{"id":111525,"date":"2022-12-04T08:39:19","date_gmt":"2022-12-04T13:39:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/?p=111525"},"modified":"2022-12-04T08:53:48","modified_gmt":"2022-12-04T13:53:48","slug":"hi-friends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/2022\/12\/04\/hi-friends\/","title":{"rendered":"Hi friends…."},"content":{"rendered":"

Hi friends, hope you are doing well. The winner of four ornament giveaway is<\/p>\n

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Maria on

I absolutely love the topiary ornament and it would go so well with all my topiaries around the house. I love topiaries and boxwoods!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Please contact us at info@enchnatedhome.com to provide your name and shipping address so these can be on the way.<\/p>\n

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Over here, its been a very surreal 6 weeks. I never could have imagined feeling so sad but have crossed over into new territory since my mom passed away. To lose the person who loved me the most in this entire world is really a loss that is hard to put into words, unless you too, \u00a0have experienced it. And if you have, I am sorry that we are both part of the same unfortunate club.<\/p>\n

I have my days (many) where just getting dressed feels like a major accomplishment. Doing small organizational things here in our new house can feel like a herculean effort as well (but feels good to get it done). Even thinking<\/em> about the holidays makes me want to faint. While I enjoy going onto Instagram and seeing all the beauty that abounds in everyone’s Christmas decorations, at the same time, it utterly overwhelms me at the same time.<\/p>\n

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Hard to believe just a year ago I was one of them. Christmas music makes me incredibly sad and just the holidays all around are very hard to think about. And yet, \u00a0it’s hard to ignore them, holiday reminders are everywhere (as they should be) just for me, personally, it’s a huge trigger for how much I miss my mom. \u00a0I have spent a lot of time going through pictures and various mementos, some that I forgot about as we unpack and settle into our new home.<\/p>\n

A friend sent me\u00a0this incredible cozy blanket, so so soft that I have been enjoying in the small cozy library of the new house. \u00a0I will get you the brand as it’s a blanket everyone should have!<\/p>\n

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The shelves are full of pictures of my mom<\/p>\n

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And a few well meaning friends have sent me some books, which I have just started reading, these two I am really enjoying a lot (if enjoy is even the right word) But let’s say I am definitely getting a lot out of them, and they are a strong validation to how I am feeling<\/p>\n

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This one is a journal the you fill in and I love it as it’s going to be a beautiful keepsake in honor of my mom and a \u00a0special way to keep so many memories alive in my heart<\/p>\n

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I am so torn because on one hand I am trying to be as strong as I can for my family, but the truth is I feel like doing absolutely nothing. I do mean nothing<\/em>. If I could sleep in my bed 24\/7, \u00a0I think I would. I really wish I could sleep through after Christmas as the holidays already feel \u00a0totally unbearable.<\/p>\n

I do not minimize the fact that we were moving into a new house at the same time adding extra stress but if there is one sliver of happiness it is that both my husband and I are very happy in our new home. Amazingly we felt within a few days that this was “home”. \u00a0I did not expect that one bit, perhaps it was my mom at work wanting me to feel some peace and comfort. I would like to think so.<\/p>\n

I have been into my office twice in 6 weeks and even that, felt overwhelming. Thankful beyond measure for a wonderful and dedicated team to keep things going. But I did decide that every day, I am going to do one small thing. It could be something as small as putting some makeup on or going into my office for a few hours, etc….that’s about the extent of what I feel capable of. Going into my office, allowed me to see all the new things that came in while I was gone. These are just a fraction but took a few pictures-<\/p>\n

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And took home a few “pick me ups”<\/p>\n

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I have many well meaning friends who have offered many times to take me out, come over, etc…but truth is right now socializing just feels like it takes too much energy. I have said no to every invitation I have received for the month of December. I am sad about it (as I generally enjoy socializing) but \u00a0there’s just no way I can go out and put on a happy face at a baby shower, Christmas party or birthday celebration. Not fair to me or the guests. So December is kind of a write off. Hoping with the start of the new year, I will feel a bit better. I did start working with a grief counselor this week, and am hoping that too will help me get through this tough time.<\/p>\n

Continue to get so many cards in the mail, always bring tears to my eyes as they mean so much.<\/p>\n

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Received these pretty roses and love them in one of my pretty blue and whites<\/p>\n

One of the other things I am going to do is to start my Seven on Sunday post next weekend, it may lack some of the usual vigor and enthusiasm for all things beautiful (or may not) but I will do my best. It is cathartic for me and I think getting back to that routine will be good for me. \u00a0I am grateful to many people- my wonderful and caring family, close friends who are there for me unconditionally, so many amazing readers, customers and Instagram followers. I came home to so many wonderful and sweet cards, small gifts, such thoughtfulness. I know that made my mom happy too to see people wanting to take care of me and caring enough to do so.<\/p>\n

The one thing I had myself do yesterday was to take out a few of the many holiday decorations and add a little holiday cheer, lit a holiday candle and did \u00a0my best to savor even a tiny bit of this magical season. It did not make me want to miraculously change out of my robe or go anywhere, but within the confines of my home, it definitely felt warmer and more holiday like. A tree has yet to go up and until a few days ago I said I wouldn’t bother but my husband thinks it’s a good idea, so perhaps we will put one up after all.<\/p>\n

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And that my friends, is the latest over here. I look forward to “introducing” you to our new home very soon. I also hope next Sunday to get back to my Seven on Sunday posts. And in due time, things I am sure will fall into place. It’s a new world without my mother in it, and one I need to learn how to navigate but understand it will take some time. Thanks for hanging in there with me:) I am sad to think many of you, as I have learned through your emails and cards, have gone through this too and your pearls of wisdom mean a lot and give me hope for happier days ahead.<\/p>\n

I hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season which has come upon us so fast. We will hold our Holiday Love contest and will announce it next week so hope you are taking pictures as you go through the beautiful holiday season. Hope everyone has a wonderful day, until next time…<\/p>\n

Last day to save 30% off on all holiday gift wrap and newly stocked ribbon! Use code- merry<\/span><\/em><\/h3>\n

Click here here to see the collection<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n

Tomorrow will begin our beautiful annual Vagabond House event<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Love you mom<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Hi friends, hope you are doing well. The winner of four ornament giveaway is #52 Maria on 12\/01\/2022 at 6:06 pm\u00a0 I absolutely love the topiary ornament and it would go so well with all my topiaries around the house. I love topiaries and boxwoods! Please contact us at info@enchnatedhome.com to provide your name and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":111605,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":true,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/111525"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=111525"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/111525\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":111638,"href":"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/111525\/revisions\/111638"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/111605"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=111525"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=111525"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=111525"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}