For now, I’ve just picked up a flowery table cloth and will use that for the moment.

As for chocolate, Godiva for sure but mostly anything small and dark.

Happy Thanksgiving, Jenny!

I don’t have children, but have often lived with chaotic, messy roommates, and it was vital to my survival that at least my bedroom was orderly and pretty and peaceful. I would usually have a rocking chair piled with homemade quilts or afghans. Close at hand a little bookshelf or end table to hold my tea/lemonade/fancy coffee, and books, journals, cards and stationary for writing notes. (I can’t believe I once had time to write letters!)

My roommates these days are clean and organized, so I don’t have to hide in my room to find a cozy corner to curl up in. But I still like to make a pleasant spot for thinking in my room. I have an old letter writing desk set against the foot of my bed, serving as a footboard. On the raised level I keep a vase of flowers, a spray of dried lavender tied with ribbon, and a leafy plant in a straw basket. I try to keep the surface clean with just a note pad, my journals, bible, and whatever I’m studying at the time. It overlooks my bed piled high with pillows, a fluffy down comforter, and homemade quilts. I don’t have much time for letter writing here, but if I need to make a todo list, this is a pleasant spot to do so. I actually took a photo the other day with the intention of posting it on my blog.

Thanks for the post and the ideas for some Christmas cozyness. I’ll get some pretty ribbon this weekend. Happy Thanksgiving!