How is everyone's Christmas shopping coming along? I have only a few presents left now and I am going to take my time and enjoy finding just the perfect thing and get it all nicely wrapped up!
Don't forget to take a moment and a deep breath in the midst of all the Christmas hustle and bustle. Light some candles, have a cup of hot chocolate or a glass of red wine. Put your feet up on the couch. Listen to some nice music or pick up a book. Just slow down for a little while and enjoy the season!
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Hvordan går det med julehandelen? Jeg har bare noen få gaver igjen på listen min nå og jeg har tenkt å ta meg god tid til å finne noe flott og pakke det fint inn for å strekke ut gleden!
Ikke glem å ta deg en pause og en god innpust nå i julestria. Tenn noen lys, lag deg en deilig varm kopp kakao eller ta deg et glass rødvin. Putt beina opp i sofaen under et pledd. Sett på litt god musikk eller finn deg en bok. Ta deg en pause og bare nyt denne deilige førjulstida!
Haven't bought a single gift and I'm feeling quite relaxed ;-)
SvarSlettI love that candle tray of yours.
I hope that I have time this year to wrap everything beautifully...so stressful traveling around the holidays :(
SvarSlettI don´t feel stressed at all yet, which is a great relief! :-)
SvarSlettHave managed to find some gifts for my sons already so only a few to go! :-)
Verket har laget en dikt bok hvor jeg har en hel del bilder med :) Vi som har bidratt år en bok graits og 5 for 100kr, så det blir julegaven fra meg i år ;) kjekkt det der, hehe.
SvarSletteeek i haven't bought for anyone yet. :D
SvarSlettVery good idea to slow down and enjoy the little moments ... then in the company of a hot chocolate is truly the best! ;)
SvarSlettA dock,
Sarah
That is wonderful and what a great reminder. Its easy to forget to enjoy the whole process...and Christmas should be all about fun:) Kisses,sweetie pie
SvarSlettHappy Tuesday
Great advice, we all need a reminder now and then. Might just do some of the slow down. Have a great week.
SvarSlettRebecca x
Lovely post today and advice! I've done almost all my Christmas shopping and the last few days I've been relaxing and reading a great book, so life is good!x
SvarSlettA timely reminder. And although realistically most of us would never forgo the present giving, your message reminds us all to just enjoy the spirit of Christmas as it is, on its own....which then makes present giving all the more happy & meaningful! To wrap beautifully is the icing on the cake (or pudding!) x
SvarSlettHaven't started... uh oh! xo
SvarSlettfortunately i don't stress about christmas. that takes all the fun out of it :)
SvarSletthaven't even started. thanks for the reminder. this time of year shouldn't be stressful. it should be enjoyable right? have a good day. :)
SvarSlettI love taking that deep breath and drinking those delicious drinks anytime of year :)...but it's especially lovely to do at Christmas. A sweet and timely reminder - thank you, Signe!
SvarSlettugh, i`m terrible at christmas shopping. I`m always busy with a hundred other things and keep thinking "oh, there`s still some time!", but the next thing I know, it`s the 24th of December and I`ve still got nada, so I run off and spend the whole day looking for presents. But it all ends good. :)
SvarSletthugs
such a wonderful reminder. it always is more enjoyable when you actually take the time to soak it all in...i believe you learn to appreciate things this way so much more.
SvarSlettlovely pictures as always xoxo
You're so right...sometimes we get caught up in the hustle & bustle of it all and forget to breathe and enjoy all of it!
SvarSlettI am almost done with my Christmas shopping, I buy all year long (even though it sometimes gets tough to have presents sitting in the closet for that long, because I love giving) and I take my time, because I want it to be special!
great pictures as always, signe.
SvarSlettand i love what you wrote there about christmas. they sound like such perfect things to do.
read a book and drink hot chocolate--perfection!!
I love christmas honey! It's the most beautiful time of the year.
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I haven't bought any presents yet because i tend to wait until the last minute. I guess i just love that adrenaline rush:-). Loving these pics too! XX
SvarSlettI was just having a little meditation to slow down! You're right, this season is so crazy! Beautiful images! XX!
SvarSlettWow, I haven't even started! Well done! :) Lovely blog, glad to find it! xx
SvarSlettI'm having a dinner party in December, and would love so many of these items! Great finds.
SvarSlettxoxo,
Dreaming of Palm Trees
Such a wonderful reminder during the hustle and bustle of Christmas time. The other day, I wrapped presents to 50s recordings of Christmas classics, and it was such a wonderful way to spend the hour!
SvarSlettSuch great advice, thank you!
SvarSlettSigne well done!
SvarSlettthe advise is not bad!
have a nice week!
Great advice!! I am also almost done getting gifts. Isn't it a great relief? I love when you can really focus on just a couple instead of a whole list!
SvarSlettwrapping beautiful is one of my priorities this year! I only have a few gifts purchased, hope to nock it out early though! xo
SvarSlettI cant relax, I havent done a stitch of holiday shopping?!?! Maybe a glass of red wine would help.
SvarSlettså rett,så rett! her e føttern på bordet og ei iskald pils står der åsså. slappa av og feira at han tass e fresk!
SvarSlettellers e æ i rute m gavan,ikkje så mange æ ska kjøp da,men mangla bare et par:)
i have bought everything bar one item - and that i'll get on the airport before i fly home :) thank god for online shopping (and yeah, i am an e-commerce manager) and outlets in november :)
SvarSlettsitting with a candle now - bliss
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i have barely started- gotten a few items here and there for my mom and brother. Lots more to get though!
SvarSlettPerfect advice!
SvarSlettBest,
Tina
Hei Signe!
SvarSlettJa, jeg er norsk:)
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What beautiful pictures! Love the giftwrapping shot... I think that personalized gifts add so much more to what's actually inside. I attempted Christmas shopping today, but then faceplanted in the snow :( Maybe I'll try again tomorrow.
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Glocal Girl
Oh dear I need to start shopping
SvarSlettLike they say 'tis the season to be jolly' so no need to stress yourself out :D.
SvarSlettI definitely need to slow down, but as I haven't even begun shopping I am going at top speed right now!! Hopefully I will get it all down quick and then be able to relax for the rest of the season!
SvarSletthaven't even started! ahhhhh !
SvarSlettbut i'm not stressing. i love buying presents for people so i'm looking forward to the challenge!
Well done! I haven't done any Christmas shopping at all, but will begin tomorrow! Not stressed (for now), as I have some vague idea as to what to get everyone... I love that.
SvarSlettDefinitely shall be taking your advice on the resting and drinking hot chocolate/wine and just being warm, though, even if it's not stressful... ;) x
I haven't made a dent! It's the only thing that I'm stressing about while on vacation. Maybe I should do some online shopping while I'm here... :)
SvarSlettHope you're having a great week! xoxo
I'm definitely trying to remember to slow down..it's so hard though!
SvarSletthaha i think slowing down is always hard, but especially this time of year!! good advice though--something to definitely try and do more of. xo.
SvarSlettJeg er nesten ferdig med gavene, men jeg maa spare noen saa jeg kan nyte litt av siste tiden ogsaa. Syntes det er litt goy aa gaa i butikkene naar det er masse mennesker som stresser rundt, saa lenge jeg har alt under kontroll selv :)
SvarSlettNyt desember dagene!
klem Nina
Great advice and I love your collage of pictures. I am jealous you are almost done with your shopping! That's great. I am still working on mine but I am try and avoid stressing about it too much.
SvarSlettI love Christmas :)
SvarSlettTime to slow down is very much what I need right now too!
Reading your post made me smile :)
SvarSlettA good advice indeed!