Pinkalicious! My Festive Home is Pretty in Pink!

I am having a delightfully pinkalicious Christmas! The joyous theme in my living room this year incorporates scrumptious shades of pink, with hints of silver and fresh white, and I love it!

I have detoured from the traditional seasonal colours from the past couple of years, the bright, cheerful reds and simple whites and silver. Even my tree got a switch up, because I put up a darling fresh tree, something I haven't done in many years.

The little tree sits happily in the corner with her pink balls, pink silk poinsettias, with only one or two other ornaments on it, like a single pink ice skate, and a pink Rose bottle ornament I found this year. I used the 'less is more' theory with this tree because there are fewer and soft, flowing branches, the tree not being densely branched like the artificial ones I have become used to.

Beneath her is a glittery pink tree skirt, and friend, my pink hippopotamus! Yes, a pink hippopotamus! Now I don't have to sing that tune about wanting a hippopotamus for Christmas!

Nearby, on my glass coffee table, I added a small, fully pink tree. There are small lights on it and pink and silver balls, and a star on top. Beneath her, I have pair of pink satin gloves, a black shoe ornament, 2 tiny faux gifts, and my tiny Cinderella figurine. It is very much a girly and inner, child-like display on my glass coffee table, but it makes me very happy.

And on my couch...I have switched out my pillow cases to incorporate pink seasonal ones, including a pink velvet pillow with a silver, sequinned reindeer head. Pink and white faux fur pillows also have cozied up my room!

The colour pink has been a major player in the past couple of years with the movie, Barbie, and now with the anticipated upcoming release of Wicked, the movie, the musical. This week I picked up a copy of People magazine showcasing Wicked. I am certainly looking forward to seeing this production because secretly, and it may not be any surprise to you, dear readers, that I am a fan of fantasy and fables and fairy tales with princesses and princes. I am also a fan of Glinda, the good witch in the 1939 version of the Wizard of Oz movie, and I adored her fabulous pink gown, sparkling tiara and wand. I got goosebumps inside when she floated down in the movie and softly spoke to Dorothy. I am looking forward to seeing the wondrous pink gown designs in Wicked on the big screen, (even though I have just now peeked inside my copy of the magazine and previewed them on the glossy pages). They look fabulous, I have to say!

After a tough Christmas and holiday season last year following my accident, I am making up for all the rough days this year. I remember I didn't have the opportunity to do much in the way of decorating, especially from a wheelchair which was hard for me because I know I am part elf!

This time last year I was faced a second surgery on my leg right before Christmas, and was sent home from the hospital three days after surgery by ambulance on Christmas Day, alone. It was tough, and it was hard. Not this year! This year I have mustered up my Christmas spirit and pulled out what I need to don my lovely home with Christmas cheer, even if I am still not entertaining like I used to, and that is okay, because I essentially I do it for me...

As I put up a that real tree in the living room, I erected the faux green tree I had used previously in my bedroom, where I have simply decorated it in shades of traditional reds and greens, adding nearby, and as a tree skirt, plaid and tartan fabrics and elements. On this tree I have only used white lights, red poinsettias, and red berries as decor. Simple, easy, and pretty! So if I chose to sip my morning coffee in bed, or read or write there at night, I can put this little tree's lights on. Happy, happy, happy!

I am still dealing with the stresses of adjusting my life after my accident, and learning to live with some limitations, and so making the effort to decorate for the season, although harder to accomplish, lifts me up in so many ways. For the few "grinches" out there, I say, please try and find a little spark of Christmas spirit and do yourself a teensy favour, decorate something, even if it is only a few lights on an outdoor tree, or an indoor plant. It brings a smidgeon of cheer, and will help to uplift you in this busy, and often tough season that can be emotionally draining for so many. Not everyone has a perfect storybook life, not everyone is able to see their family, or do all the things they'd like, or buy the things they might want to have or give. Sometimes taking the time to add a few things around you to make you feel happier, or, for you to help or give to others to bring smiles is what we need to do.

In my entrance hall is the white faux tree I have also used in previous years, decorated only in red poinsettias and sparkly, red bird ornaments. There is a shorter white tree next to it, and an homemade large gnome on the adjacent shelf with a red hat and leopard face/body. It is just another cheerful vignette to greet me as I return home.

In all this year, there are 6 littles trees in my tiny home, and I cannot tell you how many times they make me smile throughout my day. The little trees and all the few other seasonal touches I have brought to my home this season are uplifting my spirit every day.

Remember, when this busy season strikes, and your knickers are in a knot, sit down and take time to enjoy the seasonal touches you have brought to your home. Make a hot drink, grab a cookie, steal time to recharge your battery between events, responsibilities and commitments.

I'm sitting here enjoying my time this year, sipping my morning coffee, with my room all festive and very pretty in pink! I'm drinking out of a pink mug this morning, and these days eating my meals on my pink glass dishes (that my mom gave me), that I have pulled out to use while I'm decorated all Pretty in Pink. I have pink wines glasses from Mom, too, if and when someone drops by, and tall pink champers from the Las Vegas' Pink Flamingo hotel should I break out some bubbly!

I will admit to wearing several pink sweaters and tops, and jewellery, too! Why not feel part of my seasonal theme? How many times have I been called "The Queen of Theme" over the years. Such fun!

So, here I am...all pinkalicious, snuggled in my home with the rounds of snow starting, and grateful for those moments of feeling seasonal cheer! I hope your decor, holiday surroundings, and activities cheer you up this winter season, too!

Cheers! Lise