5 things for the weekend 23.45
best of books and tv, free watercolour class, gift wrapping tricks, find your word, vlogmas
Sometimes all it takes to lift your spirits is stop for a while and do something silly and fun. Yesterday our Hygge Self-Care CraftVent prompt was to take a bauble selfie. Even though this was something on my to-do list (as a challenge leader I feel like I need to do my own challenge every dayš), I had the best fun taking this photo. I took a bunch, laughed a lot, and felt immediately uplifted. And thatās kind of the point of the challenge. Even though I advise that thereās no requirement to play along every day, at the heart of it these prompts are my way of forcing you to take time for yourself, and giving you permission to do so. You can still join in the last 10 days if you bookmark the running list of prompts in the Planning Circle. Our prompt today is Tea Day, which I am definitely looking forward to, although right now every day is tea day for me. Whatās your hot beverage of choice?
5 Things
1. Itās the time of year when all the best books lists come out. I for one love this period, and my TBR grows and grows! here are three from AirMail, The Guardian, and Book Therapy.
2. Paint a watercolour wintery scene with this free class from The Artist Cooperative.
3. Another take on a Best of list: the 17 best TV performances according to AV Club
4. Iām at that point in December where I tell myself everyday that I should start wrapping gifts, then never do. When I do start, Iāll be using some of these tricks from Blossom. Have you started wrapping?
5. The Unravel Your year, and Find Your Word booklets are now available from Susannah Conway! Download them here.
News from The Callaloo Collective
Last call to vote on the books we will read in 2024. Find the poll here.
Iām really enjoying doing the daily videos for Vlogmas. iām being stretched, learning new things, and also being more mindful about my life. I think my favourite one so far is where I take you on a walk around my town in France. You can see all my Vlogmas videos so far here.
Check out my various gift guides for ideas for people who love art, crafts, books, journaling, and creativity
Join me Live on Instagram on Saturday at 11 am EST. Letās chat about what weāre making, reading, or doing. Bring a drink and a snack, and letās dish!
I am:
Reading: A Burning
Eating: Advent Calendar treats
Watching: Good Omens
Listening: His Dark Materials
Making: allllllll the Christmas crafts
Loving: the excitement in the lead up to Christmas
āChristmas, children, is not a date. It is a state of mind. ā
ā Mary Ellen Chase