From the Front Porch: A December to Remember

Hello from the front porch, sweet friends, and welcome to the December to Remember edition of this weekly series.

Thanks so much for spending time with us today.

How has your week been?

Yesterday, I was standing in line with both arms full of gift-wrapping supplies.

It was one of those, “I’ll just run in really quickly and finish this errand then be on to my next appointment,” kind of situations.

But I grossly miscalculated how many people would be in the store in the middle of the day.

Espcially, given it was a random Thursday.

Also, it never occurred to me there would only be one cashier.

By the time I got to my next appointment, I was so rushed, I barely sat down before they called my name.

And while everything went well, I couldn’t help but wonder why I had even put myself in that position in the first place.  

The thing I realized in that moment though is how important it is to name the season you’re in because once we name the season, we can name what matters most and once we name what matters most, we can name our priorities and once we name our priorities we can create a blueprint to guide our approach.

So, as we begin a month that’s filled with holiday hustle and bustle, I encourage you to name your season.

It might be a season of healing, joy, abundance, grace, divine favor, growth, opportunity, connection, harvest, rest, reflection, planting or hopeful expectation.

No matter what word you choose, allow it to bring you clarity, to sharpen your focus, to reduce your frustration, and refine your strategy.

That way, you’ll save time, build resilience, and feel supported when you need it most.

As always, I’ll be cheering you on.

A Few of Our Favorite Posts from Around the Web this Week…

Beautiful Seasonal Home, Garden and Project Inspiration:

• The homes in the portfolio from Susan Burns Design are fabulous, including the House of the Year.
• This Somerset Cottage from House and Garden UK is extra in the best possible way.
• Have you seen this Christmas Collection from Susie Watson Designs yet? It’s beautifully British.
• Speaking of beautiful, have you seen the mantel Rachel of The Ponds Farmhouse created? It’s fabulous!
• Also, here ares some sime ideas from the talented team at Magnolia on how to decorate with garland.
• This Downton Abbey Inspired Christmas Tour from The Art of Doing Stuff is filled with beautiful garlands and pretty spaces too.
• If red steals your heart at Christmas, don’t miss this traditional home tour from At Home Arkansas.
• If Scandinavian style is more your style, you’ll love the Christmas inspiration found in these posts from My Scandinavian Home.
• I can’t remember if I shared this last week or not but I can’t wait to make this viral wreath from Kelly Elko.

Health and Wellness Inspiration:

• 20 High Protein Breakfast Ideas without Eggs and 20 Healthy Breakfast Recipes You Can Eat at Your Desk (both via The Everygirl)
• Loved how this post, The Definitive Guide for Making Time for Self Care from Create & Cultivate feels completely doable.
• This post, 9 Lists to Write to Create Success from the Female Entrepreneur Association is such a great idea, Especially, as we prepare for the upcoming year.

Makeup, Style and Travel Inspiration:

•  Kate Middleton’s Most Iconic Tartan Looks (so many beautiful look from Kate Middleton Blog)
• 15 Party Ready Makeup Ideas (via Byrdie)
• If you plan to spend time in NYC for the holidays, you’ll find this guide from This Time Tomorrow helpful.

Encouraging Words…

If You’ve Missed Anything from the Archives or the Blog, Here’s a Peek At What We’ve Been Up To…

Organizing an Intentional and Purpose Filled December

December Menu Ideas

Festive Holiday Entry Ideas

Glass Glitter Snowflake Ornaments

Orange Pomegranate Cider Simmer Pot

2025 Holiday Gift Guide

Shopping Notes…

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• Turtleneck (30 colors to choose from depending on size)
• Earrings (16 styles available and can easily be dressed up or down)
• Bag (7 colors to choose from and great for date night)
• Cardigan (9 colors available depending on size)
• Dry Oil (feels luxe and can be used in so many ways)
• Jeans (7 colors available depending on size)
• Bracelet (22 letters available, pretty to stack and budget friendly too)
• Tote (5 colors to choose from including a beautiful burgundy)
• Journal (a great gift idea for someone who wants to journal but doesn’t have a lot of time)
• Dry Brush (pairs well with the dry oil shared above for those with dry winter skin)
• Cable knit Crewneck (just added this to my wish list, 20 colors available depending on size)
• Watch (8 styles to choose from depending on size and easy to stack with a bracelet)
• Scarf (4 styles to choose from and soft)
• Loafer (5 colors available depending on size and so chic)
• Comb Set (love this for a budget friendly stocking stuff idea or to give in a hair care gift basket)
• Coat (5 colors to choose from depending on size and easy to dress up or down)

That’s all for now!

As always, we appreciate you so much and hope your weekend is peace filled and relaxing.  We’ll can’t wait to share even more next week!

Until next time, I’ll see you on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest.

Many blessings,

CoCo