On the first day...

I decided at the last minute to participate in Shimelle's Journal your Christmas online class as a gift from me, to...well...ME! I have heard such wonderful things about the class from last year and heard from some of my favorite bloggers that are participating this year. I had this blank journal (above) that I posted before and intended on it being an art journal. It sat the last month as just a pretty cover, remaining empty. So I changed out the picture, and it was the perfect nudge that I needed to take this class and use it as my holiday journal.

Some of you may find it strange that I would do a Christmas journal, being Buddhist and all. However, I do celebrate the holiday's and have many treasured memories of holiday's past. I love that about this time of year, whatever religion you practice (or none at all) it is a time of wonder and grace, peace and harmony.

Today, December 1st is {day 1}. We are to state our intentions. Here is my first page. It's a tweaked version of Shimelle's Manifesto here. I added the pearl costume jewelry as a reminder of the glitz and glamour of Christmastime:)

I also wanted to share these fabulous felt ornaments I bought from Charlotte's etsy shop. Love them! She just finished designing a line for Seasons of Cannon Falls. It's a *fabulous* local Minnesota gift and decor company. Can't wait to see her creations:)