24. December

Then it was the 24th of December - where, however, time just flies by, as always in the month of December. I hope you have enjoyed it, not been too stressed and spent it on exactly what you enjoy most. Sometimes we set the expectations on ourselves way too high and it ends up being a pressure instead of a pleasure, with everything you think "must" be done in December.

Everything I post here, in the magazines and on social media is inspiration and ideas for it all, but certainly not an invitation to try to squeeze everything in. To that extent, I am in favor of sorting through everything and making it out of what I myself think is fun and cozy. It's about the togetherness and the good atmosphere must go with it. I'd rather drop something on the list if I don't think I have the time or desire anyway. BELIEVE ME I often do! Fortunately, these things are in the category called "Nice to do" and not "Need to do" - it makes a big difference!

I have a good friend - who told me that she was completely tired just thinking about everything I do, and she can't understand that I can do it. The funny thing is, though, that it actually gives me renewed energy and an incredible amount of joy. When I decorate, cook and be creative, I simply get in a good mood - and if I do it with others who have the same interests, - it can be good friends, family, neighbors - you who help out in the editorial office or all of you who come out here for workshops, well then it only gets even better. I wouldn't do without it in my life for anything in the world. We are different like that and my friend has gradually learned to enjoy it and immerse herself in what she "can do" and leave the rest alone, without feeling guilty about it. We have the most wonderful days together.

Tonight I want to do something extra with the table setting, I can't help it on Christmas Eve. In my stash I found these lovely pictures of a beautiful romantic Christmas table - with a white tablecloth, fine old porcelain and a wonderful bouquet of fresh flowers, baubles and fir. In recent days I have shown you other ideas. My table will not be as romantic as this, but I am looking forward to setting it with my Christmas tableware, which I received as a gift from my father. It means something special to me that I received it from him - and a little from Lars, my husband who is nice to supplement when something is missing. (and our lovely children) it will be a beautiful table with the blue linen tablecloth, blue linen napkins, the Christmas tableware and lots of greenery and candles in the middle.

NOW I want to hold back and wish you a very good Christmas Eve and some wonderful Christmas days. I'm taking a few days off and want to fully renew my family. At Christmas, maybe some tips and ideas will find their way onto the blog, who knows, and before the New Year I will definitely collect good New Year's ideas for you.

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Huge CHRISTMAS HUG from Vivian