It Seems To Be OVER... once again.

It came and it went, as I knew it would.  

The decorations made it up afterall (although less than usual). 

The tree, (although a process) made it's way to the towering place of honor. 

And the mantle got a simpler style than it's predecessors. 

(I had to convince my son that the stockings --

(now 4" mittens from last years Starbucks cards) were cool.

I tried this year to balance, (with intention) simplicity, 

while still providing joy to those around me. 

What a lovely Christmas it was... homemade and thoughtful gifts, 

less under the tree,  time together, and lots and lots of food. 

Even with simplicity, came a bit of exhaustion...

 Albeit, with simplicity~~ came more meaning.

s i m p l i c i t y can be rather chic! 

  ... even the decor can get  e x h a u s t e d!