Christmas Feelings

Since Monday was spent glued to the screen wrapping up my film project, I decided to take Tuesday off work. How wonderful to decide your own schedule as a small business owner. I really enjoy this freedom and flexibility. If I don't work Tuesday, then I work Saturday. I try to give myself one day to not think about work, which seems impossible because I'm constantly inspired here. But Saturday is my day where I promise to stay away from the screen and just let my soul decide what it wants. If it's not Saturday then it's Sunday. I love a semi-structured approach to life. Not too rigid and not too dreamy. Just balanced enough. Do you also have or dream of being a business owner?

Yesterday, Wednesday, was spent driving around town gathering Christmas items. I bought Christmas lights, a Christmas tree, and a foot for the tree. Typical me to buy the tree before even knowing if I can find a foot haha. I am a super optimistic person and always believe things work out. And if they don't, I just find a new way and enjoy the surprise. Plus I always get a good laugh out of it. I think life is already challenging enough. Why make it harder by being serious or surrounding yourself with serious people? It takes the fun out of life.

I drove to several stores and eventually, success! I found a foot for the tree. I left the tree in the car so I could prep the area. The Christmas lights turned out to be a bit too orange for my liking. I love the classic crispy white lights but not so white that it hurts your eyes. So I will exchange the lights and also ordered some more for the house. I want to feel like I live in a magical world.

I also gathered some inspiration for decorating my home by visiting my favourite shop in Kungshamn. I love these shops that have a mix of everything, including rustic trinkets and home decor. I decided to take photos of the items I'm interested in buying. I have this rule now that if I can't stop thinking about it after I've left the store, then I'll go back and buy the item I took the photo of. Otherwise it's just impulse buying and we all knowing over-consuming is bad for nature and our hearts. A balance is everything in life. There is a thrift shop in the local harbour town that I'm really keen on visiting soon. I will take you there!

My Mum is trying to get time of work so she can come to Sweden to celebrate Christmas with me. She lives in Northumberland, England. I hope to visit her soon because I'm also fascinated by my English heritage. I recently started jotting down my family tree on my Mum's side. Our family settled in Northumberland but before that we came from Scotland and Ireland. I think this explains my fascination with Celtic, Irish and Scottish music. I have a feeling this will find its way into my art. Exploring my heritage truly gives me a sense of calm and belonging. Perhaps without even realising it, this entire year has been an identity project. A reinvention of some kind.

Today, the sun is shining and Leiana is out hunting mice. Soon I will pop out to run some errands. I have post and groceries to pick up. Then I will continue editing photos to share with you. I love reflecting over the month now that it's soon December, so lots of reflections and photos coming your way! I hope you are having a wonderful week! ♥︎