After the year that was 2020, you can imagine my absolute delight at this Christmas being one that would go down in the books according to my ten year old, as “the best Christmas EVER”. I will admit that she pretty much says that every year, but it still warmed my heart. Last year’s Christmas was not up to our usual standards because we moved that July, and as you can imagine Moves and getting a whole family settled in a new home ain’t cheap. And, I must admit that heading into December, I had all kinds of doubts that I would be able to pull off the feels of a traditional Christmas during a Pandemic. But, it turned out that I was very wrong. Working from home, and not having to commute or be the “Mommy Taxi” this year, left me with much more time on my hands than I would usually have and that ended up being a great thing. And, as quiet as it’s kept Mr. Stage, who would give the appearance of being the Scrooge of our bunch, always jumps head first into the Christmas Spirit.
This year I started Christmas shopping in July, and began stashing things all around the house. Every year that is our intention, and every year it simply doesn’t happen. But, as I said in a pandemic with no where to go, we made it happen. I also starting creating my Christmas 2020 Decor Board in Early September. I knew that I wanted to use a lot of my existing Christmas decorations, but up my game a bit, when it came to what we like to call “Our Decorator Tree” or Tree #2. And, all that means is it’s the one that Mommy gets to create the vision for and decorate. The kids have their own tree with all our traditional and handmade ornaments from years past. I knew, I wanted to go with Buffalo Check again this year, but I also wanted to add some Black and White Plaid, and that is exactly what we did.
As usual, every year I try to sprinkle a little bit of Christmas every where I can. And, this year is no difference. Take a look at how we transformed our home for the Holiday.
It is my firm belief that there are only so many years when you get to make Christmas magical for your family. My oldest child is out of the house, and has a child of his own now, and my oldest daughter is already 16. I know that the years are fleeting, and soon there will be other’s to consider and they will want to make traditions of their own. But, while I can, and while they are still willing, I will always do my best to create memories and traditions that we can hold on to. Thanks for stopping by and visiting our Christmas Home 2020 Edition.
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Nothings sets the Mood, for a festive Holiday, like the appropriate music. I am normally the person who can not wait until Thanksgiving to put on Christmas Music. But, this year after having to spend more than I wanted to on car repairs. I simply was not feeling the Christmas spirit, or at least I should say it was delayed. But, while sitting in my car Soul Holiday came on and that was all that it took to spring board me into the season. Every year I try to pull together a list of some of my favorite Christmas songs and covers. I get entirely too much joy from hearing different artist remake the classics. Of course, only when it’s done right.
