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I can't believe the holidays are nearly over! And like most people, I've got a bit of the post Christmas blues. We just moved internationally, write after Thanksgiving, so most of our time was spent packing and unpacking. Our new home is a small village in Scotland that has one single store ( I actually like it this way!!) that only has a tiny assortment of Christmas ornaments. We therefor decided that this Christmas would be a simple one. We loaded up on some must haves- organic hot chocolate for one!- and got ourselves a tiny tree that was quickly stolen by our 5 year old and relocated to her new room.
Despite our lacking what many would consider Christmas essentials ( ie ornaments), this little town is the essence of the season. Each window is packed with unique, nautical inspired displays. It seems residents are well aware that their kitchens and livings rooms are easily seen by passersby and they don't mind. So instead of hiding, they leave their lovely, warm and spacious rooms available to the naked eye. We spend every day taking a family walk near the water and look at all of the decorations people have hanging on their doors and windows and it takes my breath away. I was admittedly jealous of some of the huge trees I've seen, but I was OK with what we had. Just looking at them was enough for me. For all of us.
I'd like to say this was the perfect Christmas, in several ways. We got my three big must haves: movie filled days and nights, Christmas music, and a tree. It makes me wonder what we'll do next year when we have a car. Will we live it up a bit, indulge in a huge tree like some of the ones I've seen? Or go the simple route again. Who knows, but in my mind it doesn't matter. What does is spending time with my family.
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Thanks so much for the great guest post Elizabeth! I completely agree with your last sentence (; Elizabeth is giving you all the chance to win her brothers book, "You Can't Have My Planet, But Take My Brother Please" and a $30 gift card to Urban Outfitters!
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*This giveaway is open until January 8th @ 11:50 pm MST to all Dearest Lou readers. Winner will be announced on or after Wednesday January 9th. Winner will have 7 days to claim their prize by emailing me at dearestlou at gmail.com or another winner will be selected and contacted via email. Winner will be chosen randomly using random.org.
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Update: January 9, 2013
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