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Showing posts with label xmas tree. Show all posts
Showing posts with label xmas tree. Show all posts

Friday, December 23, 2011

What does XMAS mean to you?


As we're on the cusp of Christmas, i want to remind us all to think about what this time of year is really about...
Think about what made you happy as a child. 
For me, it was the snow falling to the ground, the smell of my mom's Christmas cookies, the anticipation of the gifts under the tree, the magic of Santa Clause, giggling with my brother and sister, sitting in front of the sparkling Xmas tree, talking to my family in the U.K over the phone... 

It's hard to keep that blissful mindset as an adult, and it's easy to get caught in the hustle and bussle of the Holidays... 

This morning, I'm preparing myself for the last push: the last visit to the mall; the last minute wrapping... but i'm trying to appreciate every moment... the snow falling outside, the lights of my tree, the sound of the xmas music, anticipating time with family and friends, and all the love in my life. 
And I'll also be donating to a new charity as i do every year. This year i've chosen Mission in Action see Davina + Daniel's story here. You can shop from Davina+Daniel's ETSY shop, and until December 31st all the purchases will go directly towards Mission in Action, to build a new orphanage for the kids they visited in Africa. 

I encourage you all to think about what will make you feel good this holiday season.

What does Christmas mean to you?

Happy Holidays friends xx
♥Roxy 


Sunday, December 12, 2010

My puurrty tree

2 weeks to go! And I'm all setup! Tomorrow = shortbread cookies!!








Monday, December 6, 2010

Christmas Spirit...

The lights are up... the tree is glittering (ok only half way for now, pics to come when it's done)... presents are underneath it; ready to be wrapped... snow is on the ground... holiday songs are playing in the air... xmas movies on TV... but no xmas spirit to be found...
Makes me wonder... where does this “spirit” come from anyway?
Will it suddenly hit me?
OR maybe this year is a year, where, instead, i'll be thankful for the people in my life... and think back on this whirlwind of a year that just happened... I'll hug my mom when she's thinking of her mom who passed away. I'll hug the new friends i've made, and kiss the ones i've always had. Especially my best friend... she might just need a few extra kisses she can share with her new puppy. I'll put up some mistletoe just so that i can have another romantic kiss with my boyfriend. I'll be thankful for him, my family, my friends and all of our health. I'll send cards to my family in England, and tell my grandad i love him. I'll bring my godson toys on xmas day and kiss him til he giggles and pushes me away. I'll be thankful to see a good friend and pray for her health every night. I'll fight the bad weather and make the extra effort to see the ones that i love.

Maybe that's all xmas is about anyway... Loving the ones I love. Not because i'm supposed to. But because i can.   And maybe then... the magic of xmas will surround me...


Sunday, December 20, 2009

My little Xmas Tree


Xmas is this week!! In 5 days!! OMG i soooo haven't finished my xmas shopping!
The next few days are going to be intense. Will be working extra hard to feel somewhat relaxed over the holidays (i'm taking a full week off work; this is unheard of for me!), fitting in appointments, spening time with family, seeing friends before they leave for BC (lol), helping the men in my life START their xmas shopping, and finishing MY xmas shopping. All in 3 days. wow. This is going to be interesting!
Here are my xmas tree pictures i promised! Going to be wrapping some gifts this afternoon because i definitely can't fit THAT into the next 3 days!


Merry Christmas!!


Saturday, December 12, 2009

Xmas spirit

OK i'm in the xmas spirit now!
It took a while, but it finally happened!

HOW, you say?!

• Val The City Girl inspired me, check out her xmas posts :)
• I got a xmas tree and will be decorating it with some great friends of mine tonight.
• Tonight i'm having a xmas party at my place (lots of preparation today!)
• There's are bottles of Jack Daniels and Baileys in my apartment (yummy)
• Anyone i seem to know has After Eights on their kitchen table (and i eat them everywhere i go!)
• There's 30cm+ of snow already on the ground...
• My IKEA star lights are officially up (meaning it's officially xmas!)

And i have candy canes all over the place!! LOL SWEET!
Have a great weekend everyone!