There's No Place Like Home

I took the day off. Blessed, blessed day! You're asking yourself--What would Michelle choose to do with her day away from the demands of the shop? I was finally able to deck my halls. This is the girl that usually puts her Christmas decorations up the day after Halloween. . .I'm behind! Despite the fact that I had to slide them down the snow covered hill from the storage unit, nearly had frostbite on my hands this morning hanging the cedar garland, and now have pine needles down my bra--I still loved every minute of it. In fact, one of my friends called while I was putting the trees up and complaining about a stupid strand of half-hearted lights that weren't cooperating and he gently reminded me that I was lucky half of them worked. There are people in the world without homes, food, and family. How dare I complain about a silly strand of lights? I really am blessed. PERSPECTIVE! Anyway, you should see my living room (I guess you can). I completely changed everything around and, to be honest--it looks "wow" super-fab. In fact, as a special prize for completing all of my days tasks--I bought the cutest lamp for myself. It has a tweed shade and I'm absolutely in love with it. So, for those of you who haven't been to visit in a while. . .come over for some Christmas music, pine scented air, and I'll even pour you a glass of egg nog (or for those of you with a more refined palette--there's always FRESCA in our refrigerator).