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2020 Christmas Wreath

 Towards the end of 2020 I began to face how much I love the color pink. Now purple [all shades] will always be my favorite color, but pink can be so much fun and silly and cheerful; it makes me happy. I also embraced a love for pastels in my environment. With that in mind, I decided to make a Christmassy wreath for the door leading to my bathroom from my bedroom.

It began with a set of pretty ornaments [Hobby Lobby - I added the snowflakes with glitter glue]. The shimmery white base wreath was a Target find. And the purple flower was from Walmart [I don't recall where I found the teal ribbon].

I think it's pretty.
Sure, someone may think that it belongs more in a baby's room, but I don't care. This is me adding some Pretty to my world. This is me smiling whenever I see it [yes, it is still on the door - I am leaving it up year round]. This is me honoring the 'lighter' aspect of who I am.... it's one of the many facets which make up the person who I am. 

I realize that there are things which I could do to 'tweak' it, but I don't want to. The flower may seem a bit 'off' but - for now at least - I am keeping it; if nothing else, it has helped me see how much I like the color lavender.

Life is about finding joy... and creating joy. It's is about listening to your core self and ignoring opinions of 'appropriateness' [especially when it comes to age]. It is about Validating yourself so that you can be True to yourself without being swayed by the world.

Have a great weekend, y'all.
Rachel

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