Holidays

I don’t know about you, but once the Christmas tree is packed away and the holiday sparkle dims, I find myself craving a reset. The New Year always feels like it’s full of fresh possibilities, and for me, that often begins with tackling my closet. After weeks of holiday parties, gift wrapping, and maybe a little too much late-night online shopping, my wardrobe ends up looking more like chaos than joy. So last week, with a cozy mug of hot cocoa in hand and the resolve to start 2025 on the right foot, I got [...]

The week between Christmas and New Year’s has always felt like such a strange in-between. Time slows down, but somehow there’s still always something that needs doing. This year, I decided to approach it differently. Instead of diving into the chaos of taking down decorations or trying to get a head start on my resolutions, I made myself a promise: to slow down, reflect, and really unwind. It started with something simple. I put my phone on silent for an entire day. No notifications, no mindless scrolling, just me, a journal, and a mug of [...]