Greetings! Welcome to this month’s Journey Jots #93 newsletter!
In this monthly recap, I’m sharing latest news from life and blog, Christmas decorating ideas, thrifty home decor, a selection of favorite holiday shopping finds, and an assemblage of encouraging content from other creators. Settle in and join me for Journey Jots #93!
Journey Jots #93
Hello, guys! How are ya?!
How was your Thanksgiving? I hope it was relaxing and full of good food, joy, and laughter. We were at my brother-in-law’s house with all of hubby’s side of the fam. It’s very rare that everyone is together so it was a lot of fun.
Now, it’s full steam ahead to Christmas! I am all decorated…it took me about five days off and on to finish my tree and all of the other areas of my home that I like to decorate. It turned out so pretty and I can’t wait to share photos with you soon!
Do you have any fun upcoming Christmas plans? Do you bake cookies? I love hearing from you and learning what’s new in your world. Let me know in the comments!
With that, let’s catch up on the past month.
Life Lately
About three weeks ago now, something SUPER special happened in the night sky. For the first time in my life, I was able to see the Northern lights!!
It was THE MOST INCREDIBLE thing to witness…so magical!
The sky lit up and danced with pinks, greens, and reds for HOURS! I kept snapping photos left and right because they just kept getting better as the night went on. Many neighbors came outside too and we were all just hootin’ and hollerin’…it was SO COOL!
I feel so grateful to have been able to experience such a rare event.
A few weekends ago, hubby and I went on a date and did some antique shopping! I love going to antique stores this time of year because all of Christmas displays are out and just brimming with cheer.
On a recent nature hike, we spotted a flock of swans in the river valley. They are so majestic…what a treat to see!
And, finally, I snapped an epic sunset photo over the Minnesota River on my last outdoor bike ride of the year. What a way to cap off an excellent road biking season!
Favorite Shopping Finds- Christmas Decor
- This garland is SO pretty…it looks so real!
- I love anything flocked for Christmas and this set of flocked ornaments is just gorgeous.
- Paper honeycomb trees are all the rage this year and I’m not mad about it. I adore this 9 tree set that can be used all through winter!
- Potpourri is such a pretty bowl accent for the season. It also makes for a great gift, too!
- This hanging velvet star would look so stunning in a window.
On the Blog-Journey Jots #93
Lots has happened on the blog since we last chatted!
For some thrifty Christmas decor ideas, you can check out my most recent Christmas thrift haul. It’s full of amazing finds for the holiday season, and on a budget!
I share what I found, how much I paid, why I picked them up, and how I’m using them in my home for Christmas decorating!
Then, in this post, I give a multitude of thrifted Christmas gift ideas! From men and women to the homebody to the reader, there is something for everyone on your list.
These gifts replace new, mass-produced items with high-quality, pre-loved treasures from the thrift store.
And, finally, rounding it out is a more personal post. Here, you will discover my Julie and Julia story! Read all about my personal journey with seeking purpose and how finding a vintage Julia Child cookbook hits home for me, tying everything together.
Coming Up on The Antiqued Journey
This coming month I’ll be sharing: collecting and decorating with vintage shiny brite ornaments, Christmas mantel decorating, and thrifted goodies for December.
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Inspiring Content from Around the Web
- My friend Jen shared a home tour of her Ralph Lauren inspired Christmas decor. It’s so dreamy!
- Learn how to create a winter wonderland table centerpiece, perfect for Christmas and beyond.
- Decorate your bedroom for Christmas with these vintage styling tips! It’s all so cozy.
Closing Tidbits for Journey Jots #93
Thank you so much for being here and joining me! I love sharing a little bit of my daily life with you. Wishing you a beautiful month, full of hope, peace, love, and light.
Merry Christmas!
Mindful Living Tip of the Month: Life is like a piano, where happiness is represented by the white keys and despair by the black keys. Over time, you will discover that the black keys may also produce music and all are needed for a rounded, well-balanced life. You can’t have one without the other.
If you are new here, welcome! I’m Rachel, the writer and content creator here at The Antiqued Journey. I’m so happy to have you! I encourage you to stop by the ‘about me’ page to get to know me a little more.
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