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Only You Can Make The New Year A Happy One

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On this New Year’s Eve, I could sit here and tell you all about the sad realities I endured and how it could have destroyed me if I let it, but instead I want to share with all of you that the most important thing to remember while welcoming in the new year is that, it is all up to you to shape 2018 to be the best that it can be for you. No matter how difficult or challenging 2017 was to most of us, learn from it and move forward and… Remember to smile Surround yourself with positive people Change your thinking from negative to positive See the good in everything meditate no matter the style Stop being a victim and own up to your wrong doing and move on Be kind and help others Remember no one is perfect and we are all in this together Respect yourself Listen clearly before you speak Take care of our planet Happy New Year everyone !!! {photo source}

New Year’s Eve Cocktails

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I think the title is pretty self-explanatory, especially for those hosting a party in their homes or otherwise, a list of 23 cocktails you can choose from which by the way each drink is half healthy 😉 infused with grapefruit, cranberries, cherries and more. Have fun, and drink responsibly

Decor: Home Of Jorge Vazquez

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When I stumbled upon this article, with the most colorful of decor in the home of Spanish fashion designer Jorge Vazquez, all I could reflect was on bits of my youth, obsessing over all things Mary Engelbeit and me wanting to be an artist just like her:

What All The Quiet Is About…

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On this 22nd day of December, I woke up particularly early, barely passed midnight, from all the thinking I’ve been doing throughout the week, and apparently well into the night, last night. My subconscious forcing me to open my eyes and continue to ponder over ways to improve, at the very least, the quality of my life, and make changes in 2018 that will get me on the right track. That’s what all the silence on this blog has been about, me thinking, past the gift giving, the clothes, the decor, and all things travel and focus on what is important – family, love, faith and good old-fashioned approach to happiness. And I wish you all the same. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays:

Gift Wrap For The Artistic Person You’ve Come To Appreciate

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I know I mentioned gift wrapping ideas before but this list offers up suggestions for all the artistic humans in your life – who truly appreciate ‘the art’ of giving.

What Are You Longing For This Monday Morning

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I realized this morning on my way to work, that I am due for some pampering – or even the idea of pampering and so this is what happened. What’s got you daydreaming? And have you ever had days like this? {source of my inspiration}

Creative Holiday Gift Wrapping

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I try my best to be creative when wrapping gifts. Meaning to say, I don’t just buy any paper, but find ways to re-purpose, or even use colors and patterns outside holiday red, green and cold colors. Even brown paper bags adorned with festive ribbon, or other embellishments add a more personalized touch. Here’s a few I’ve used for this year:

Here’s Making It Easier for You This Holiday Season

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So much is going on right about now, mostly you thinking what to bake, what to pack, which dessert should you volunteer for and oh that outfit – everything for a number of holiday events you and your loved ones will partake in less than 10 days. If we’re really counting – it’s 8 days. Eight days remaining to the world’s biggest celebration – well perhaps outside of New Years. Here’s what I’m suggesting:

What to See, Eat and Buy Yourself To Cheer Up This Holiday Season

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No matter how crazy this year has been for me, I’ve made a conscious effort to get into the spirit of the holiday season. Encouraging everyone around me to do the same – even if it’s simply decorating the Christmas tree or home or work space – just do it. I promise it will make you feel a little bit better. So once the decorations are up, then consider a few more things to life up your spirit: There are so many Holiday themed films, make popcorn, open a bottle of bubbly and simply indulge in adult Christmas movies , or chuck the bubbly and watch the ones for the entire family. And if going for the holiday themed film experience at a movie theater, see The Man Who Invented Christmas, or a local independent theater playing classic Christmas movies. Also my favorite Hallmark films for 2017 are Operation Christmas, and Miss Christmas. That’s not saying I haven’t been binge watching the rest. I think for the holidays, pause the obsession about watching your …

Holiday Table Decor Or That Fireplace Mantel

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I love walking through stores to see their decoration and get ideas, even dabble in buying a few things to create my own Christmas eve dinner table decor. So for this year, I am leaning towards a theme like this: