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Journey Jots #62

By Rachel

published 01/05/2025

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Last Updated on January 5, 2025 by Rachel Granholm

Welcome to Journey Jots #62!

In this weekly recap, I’ll share some of my most recent posts, latest news from life and blog, a selection of favorite gifts that I received for Christmas, and an assemblage of encouraging content from other creators. Settle in and join me for Journey Jots #62!

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Journey Jots #62

Hello guys! Happy New Year!

How are you? How was your Christmas? Did you receive anything super cool? Do you have any new year’s goals? I love hearing from you and learning what’s new in your world. Let me know in the comments!

It’s been awhile and we have lots to catch up on. Join me below for the latest!

Life Lately

It’s been a jam-packed past two weeks!

We started off Christmas week with a family brunch. I had the yummiest French toast and this beautifully crafted almond milk latte!

And! You guys! If you remember, we had a big snow storm a few days before Christmas so we had a white Christmas this year! SO happy!

It’s so much fun to go walking with Tilly at our favorite nature park out in the white landscape.

On Christmas Eve, I was in charge of fruit. So, I decided to create a Christmas tree fruit platter!

I used strawberries and kiwi as the tree part, oranges as the garland, trunk, and star, and blueberries for ornaments. It turned out so cute!

Tilly had so much fun playing with her new toys and was so tuckered out by the evening!

We had my parent’s over for a Christmas Day turkey dinner.

It was a lovely, relaxing day with Scrabble, Yahtzee, and a warm fire in the fire place.

I also took some time for myself. It was glorious having slow mornings, staying in my pajamas until well after noon, and catching up on some sleep. I even was able to watch the ENTIRE three and a half hour long Era’s tour on Disney+. AMAZING. She is INCREDIBLE. I was blown away by Taylor’s creativity and talent!!

Finally, I started a winter project…this giant paint by number picture! I’ve wanted to do one of these for a while and I was able to get a super good black Friday deal on this one. I’ll keep you posted on my progress….any guesses on what the picture is going to be?!

Weekly Shopping Finds- Favorite Gifts I Received

Forget Apple EarPods! These earbuds are AMAZING! They are noise-cancelling and have the best bass out of any earbud I’ve ever tried. They also work for small ears 🙂
I LOVE my new bag!! It’s the most beautiful shade of caramel brown and is the perfect size for any occasion. Dress it up or down, too!
This body mist smells SO GOOD. It’s the most amazing blend of florals and salty ocean air mixed with hints of the forest. Love!
These are my favorite joggers. I wear them all year round and are so comfy to pair with sweaters this time of the year!
How fun is this crossbody OR fanny pack! It comes in all different colors and is super comfy to wear.
I mean…who doesn’t love a cute monogram coffee mug?! Pair it with some favorite coffee for a morning boost or afternoon pick-me-up.
Candles are, like, the perfect gift. This one smells amazing and I can re-use the jar when it’s gone!

On the Blog-Journey Jots #62

This past Thursday, I shared the first new post of 2025! It’s a subject that is very dear to my heart, which is minimalism. In this post, I chat about the many benefits of minimalism and how it can lead to an overall healthier and happier life!

If you are looking for winter decorating ideas, I’ve got some!

In this post, you’ll find a plethora of simple and neutral winter decorating ideas using vintage decor. Pair it with natural decor, such as pinecones or greenery, and you have instant winter vibes!

And, in this one, vintage winter decor and vignettes, I give simple tips for styling small seasonal displays. It’s so easy to transition your home from holiday to winter without much effort. I’ll show you how!

Coming Up on The Antiqued Journey

This coming week I’ll be sharing a post on my favorite natural decor to use for winter decorating. Then, in a few weeks, come back for how to easily transition holiday decor into winter decor!

I also want to give a few brief updates. 1) I re-worked the menu and tab layout on my homepage. If you would, could you check it out and let me know if it’s easy to navigate and follow?

And, 2) as I was thinking about blog content for the new year, I was being drawn to write more posts on simple living, de-cluttering, minimalism, and mindfulness. So, in 2025, you’ll see about one post a month focusing on one of those topics. If there is anything specific you would like me to touch on in any of those categories, let me know!

I’m super excited for the year ahead. I have a ton of new content ideas up my sleeve!

Be sure you are subscribed to my e-mail so you are the first to know about new posts and merchandise updates!

The Antiqued Journey Shop

I WROTE AN E-BOOK! My very first e-book, ‘An Introduction to: Antique and Vintage Home Decor’, is available for purchase and I couldn’t be more excited about it.

The e-book is a 32 page, downloadable PDF file that you will receive in your email upon purchase. In it, you will find tips for sourcing, pricing, and styling decor from milk glass to copper to linens. I do hope you check it out!

Inspiring Content from Around the Web

This video on simple living and minimalism is so helpful going into the new year!
This post shares 7 easy winter decorating ideas for after the holidays.
Ann shares some vintage winter decorating tips for a cozy home!

Closing Tidbits for Journey Jots #62

Thank you so much for being here and joining me! I love sharing a little bit of my daily life with you.

Have a lovely week ahead!

Mindful Living Tip of the Week: ‘The world is a miraculous, gorgeous, vibrant place. I’m grateful for my life on this Earth and everything in it.’

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