Just letting you know I'm taking a break from this little space of mine for a week or so to focus on some other areas of my life demanding my attention at the moment... doing Advent activities with my girls (I will be sure to post about these soon), organising myself for Christmas (I only have one present left to buy but twenty six I still need to wrap, gift tags to craft and goodies to bake), getting on top of things housework-wise (my study is still calling me, my 'clutter basket' is overflowing and I have just received a late notice for yet another overdue bill) and needing to attend several appointments.
I'll be back with some post-worthy content to share with you all soon once I feel my little world is more balanced...
Photography by Spike Powell for housetohome
I really am glad that I am not the only one at the moment with a growing to-do-list and trying to find the life balance all at once. Can't wait for your posts to come. Cassie x
ReplyDeleteI hope that stepping back brings everything back into balance for you. I'm sure it will :)
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing your advent activities (you always have such great ideas!... but when you're ready of course!
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It is always such a hectic time of year isnt it so much to do! Iv still got a few more gifts to buy and a partner who loves to leave his present shopping until right before xmas which drives me mad! Enjoy the wind down and Im sure it is all worthwhile when you see the look on the girls faces on Xmas Day :)
ReplyDeleteSomething has to give! It's that time of the year. We're trying to keep it really low key this year. . . and still i wonder how i'm going to get it all done!
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This time of the year is always so hectic, it sounds like you have wonderful things planned and I am looking forward to seeing them when you get a chance to share. xx
ReplyDeleteVery smart of you Amanda...exactly what i should be doing!!! I'm sure you'll enjoy the break and things will fall into place much easier for you....xx
ReplyDeleteAmamnda we're all paddling in that same boat! I've had to take a step back also... Can't wait to see your great Advent ideas :)
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Enjoy a bit of a break from the online world. It's such a crazy busy time of year isn't it?! I'm trying to prioritize my growing to-do lists. Will text or email soon. Sending love xx
ReplyDeleteGood on your for identifying the need to step back Amanda. Enjoy your break and I look forward to seeing you on your return.
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Hi Amanda...I hope you get everything done this week. I adore your aqua wrapped presents under your tree...beautifully coordinated.
ReplyDeleteIf only that were my tree Carol... it's just a pretty one I've admired from House To Home... my presents are still all waiting for me to wrap them :)
Deletetotally hearing you, funny i pop in to see what everyone is doing first time in ages and reading your post {about having a wee break} i feel like life has been so so busy lately and unfortunately its my blog who suffers, i do miss all you blogger girls, enjoy your wee break and enjoy the moments, yay i love christmas, smooch lisa xx
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your week of crafting and reconnecting with life offline. What a beautiful tree. x
ReplyDeleteAlways good to take time out Amanda. I took a week off last night (or shall I say I had no choice but to take a week off when I fell ill!). It felt nice to step away. To refocus and to pay closer attention to little things at home. That's the beauty of this, isn't it. I've made a point this year for the first time of taking away from my to-do list rather than adding things in the name of Christmas. Instead of baking treats for teachers, I'm layering the ingredients in a jar for them to bake themselves and instead of writing Christmas cards, I'm sending out a Christmassy email and photo. It feels so much better to me. Hope you get your balance, and thanks as always for your beautiful comments at mine. Hugs to you. x
ReplyDeleteChristmas is such a busy time!
ReplyDeleteI had such a long list of Christmas crafts and baking I wanted to do but the reality is I'll be stretched to set the table for Christmas lunch!
Enjoy your break with your beautiful family :)
Kate
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I've been struggling to keep up too.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas......;O)
Tania xx
Loving the new blog makeover lovely! Wishing you and your little gorgeous family of four a fantabulous christmas..hoping that after the hype you get to enjoy some relaxation time and have only pretty letters filling your letter box and not bills!. Sending big hugs x
ReplyDeleteI hope that you are enjoying your break Amanda, having fun with your little ones and getting things checked off your list that always feels good. Take care and I'll look forward to seeing what you've been up to when you come back. xx
ReplyDeleteOh Sweetheart. Just catching up on your last 7 posts. Not sure if you've read my last...J x
ReplyDeleteThat photo is gorgeous! A beautiful time to give yourself a break. I'm doing the same. Found your blog via Anna's Green tea n toast, look forward to following along xx
ReplyDeleteJust popping over to say hello. A bloggy break sounds delightful, i do love how yours looks & feels, looking forward to when you're back. Enjoy those little girls, have a wonderful Christmas, love Posie
ReplyDeleteHope it's been a fun week, Amanda (looking forward to hearing about the advent). You're so wise to give yourself a break - you'll be so prepared for Christmas. Wishing your little family a special little time x
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