I loved putting this post together because it reminded me that I did something -- even as I am up to my ears in unpacking, taking Christmas down, cleaning, laundry, and starting routine again. Let’s take a look back:

10. simple lemon wreath

Many of you know that 320 Sycamore is not my address. It is the address of the Granville house from my favorite movie, It’s a Wonderful Life. So what is it about this movie? Why do I love it so much? A friend was asking me and it gave me a good chance to think about it.

I can’t even tell you how my heart flip flops every time that opening bell comes on, the orchestral Buffalo Gals music starts,

love this Let it Snow sign at Blooming Homestead:

I love candles, I really do. The coziness, the light, the smell. But they scare me because I’m forgetful and leave them burning. And I don’t want our house burned down.