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Gifting season is here and there are some great Black Friday deals (on select items) if you’re still shopping.  From the kids, to the spouse, coworkers, and friends, I’ve rounded up my favorite picks everyone will appreciate and love.

 

Advent Calendars for Everyone:

1. Cheese Advent Calendar / 2. Sugarfina Gummy Advent Calendar / 3. Wine Advent Calendar / 4. Candle Advent Calendar  / 5. Bonne Maman Advent Calendar / 6. Meri Meri Advent Bracelet / 7. Military Men Advent Calendar / 8. Meri Meri Hair Accessories Advent Calendar / 9. Tackle Box Advent Calendar

 

 

For Her:

1. Cashmere Robe / 2. Vitruvi Diffuser / 3. Diptyque Roses Candle / 4. Diptyque Hand Soap / 5. Day Designer Planner / 6. Drybar Blowdryer Brush / 7. Beautybio Rose Quartz Roller / 8. Linen Pajamas / 9. Silk Pillowcase and Eye Mask Set / 10. Dyson Airwrap / 11. Faux Fur Slippers / 12. Stone Jewelry Tray

 

 

 

For Him:

1. Flannel Pajamas / 2. Swiss Army Knife / 3. Wool Beanie / 4. Filson Trout Knife / 5. Leather Catchall / 6. Wool Sweater / 7. Linen Pockete Square / 8. Bulleit Whiskey Set / 9. Shaving Set / 10. Leather Money Clip Card Holder

 

 

For the Kids:

 

1. Baking Set / 2. Harry Potter Lego Chess Set / 3. Wood Chess Set / 4. Axe and Archery Set / 5. Razor Trike / 6. Magna Tiles / 7. Wood Mini Golf Set / 8. Anti-Tip Scooter / 9. Ryans World Laser Tag / 10. Scooter

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January is one of my favorite times to slow down, especially after the holiday festivities and travel has halted.

When the tree and holiday decor has been taken down, I start to get excited for simplicity and fresh inspiration in my home. There’s a moment at the beginning of each year after the decorations have been packed away where the house feels a little bare, but I like to look at it as an opportunity to approach our home with fresh eyes.

For me, the tools for this reset begin with the senses—sounds, smells, colors and textures. I love to burn a new candle, add greenery and start looking for the places in my home where I can clear clutter, incorporate new colors and add life.  I’ve opted to embrace change in simple ways this month. For example, restyling my entryway with new greenery, burning a fresh scented candle or doing a sage cleanse, and tackling a space I’ve been avoiding in our home, like the garage, workshop, and closets!

Here’s the entryway restyled. I added the potted eucalyptus, faux succulent and this tiny vase. Two seagrass baskets below finishes off the look adds additional storage for throws and pillows.

I’m obsessed with wall pockets lately. They will be everywhere in the home this year – just watch.

I love having a fireplace mantel to decorate. Here’s the family room mantel restyled. I love it so much more without all the Christmas decor. A new mirror and some touches of greenery brings out a bit of softness to an otherwise masculine feeling space. This space, by the way has been repurposed into Jonah’s game room.

The month of January wouldn’t be complete without looking back at the goals I set for myself in 2018 -I’ve listed my 2018 goals down here to if you don’t feel like clicking on the link above:

  • Home & Garden: Plant and grow new flowers, trees, and install a vegetable garden, change the front door – CHECK! (minus changing the front door)
  • Travel: Save for our 10 year anniversary trip (Aulani, June 2018) – CHECK!
  • Invest in a new business – Our beach cabin – CHECK!
  • Get my real estate license. – Did not pursue. Reevaluate…

For 2019, I have taken my time to think more about intensions for the moment and still set goals for the year. I like to combine both and think they complement each other. As TED states, ‘Goals are focused on the future. Intentions are in the present moment. Goals are a destination or specific achievement. Intentions are lived each day, independent of reaching the goal or destination.’  

My intentions for 2019

  • Create beautiful and functioning spaces for each member of the family for a whole happy home. This includes my ongoing process of organizing, rearranging, decorating, and repurposing spaces and items.  {Side note: I’ve continued to implement the Konmari Method in my home and personal life since I read Marie Kondo’s book about 6 years ago. Her new Netflix series is a good refresher and reminder that tidying up is really all about a state of mind and how you go about making those changes and making it an ongoing process.}
  • Dedicate Sundays to Self-Care. This includes all things wellness; skincare, aromatherapy, cleanses, baths and my ongoing love affair with hygge.
  • For my family: potty training daily with Baron, preschool research and planning for Baron. Nurturing both kids’ interests and balancing time for Jonah’s activities.
  • Live my best life and final year of my 30s!

My goals for 2019

  • Plan, plot and cultivate a flower garden – Spring 2019
  • Remodel the kitchen – Spring 2019
  • Travel throughout Texas: San Antonio, Gulf Coast, Marfa – Summer 2019. There is so much to see and experience in this great massive state.
  • Rent out the beach cabin.
  • Plan my 40th birthday trip (Fall 2019)
  • Build our forever home/dream home (2019-2020)

I love this time in January as opportunity to slow down, reset and embrace the clean slate of a new season. I am approaching this year with pause, purpose and intention. Happy end of January!

What are some goals or intensions you have set for yourself in the new year?

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I attended my first Wanderlust 108 festival in Redmond WA this past May. Being that I’ve never ran a 5k or even thought about doing a triathlon, I loved the idea of an untimed 5k run or walk, followed by yoga and meditation afterward set in a beautiful outdoor setting. Seemed like an ideal way to spend my Sunday morning. I recruited my girlfriend Cindy who I knew would up be up for the wellness challenge and unique fitness experience.

Wanderlust 108 is the world’s only “mindful triathlon,” combining a 5k run, a 90 minute yoga class, and a large scale, led meditation. They take the concept of a traditional triathlon and focus on wellness and community, rather than competition. Whether you like to run and are new to meditation or love yoga and practice in a small studio, the Wanderlust 108 provides the opportunity to connect with a like-minded crew, make some new connections and leave the event at the end of the day feeling better than arrived. The event surely sounded like a makeover for the soul, an appropriate way to celebrate springtime in Seattle and start the day on a yoga high note!