Creating Cozy

I am sure I’m not alone when I say that I am lacking inspiration. I am lacking motivation. This year has been hard and weird.

Our family has had so many fun things happen this year– hello chickens and eggs and gardening– but, it has still been difficult. Many of our favorite things were cancelled. We are constantly having to pivot and switch the way that we can operate at work, and that is starting to feel overwhelming. (I am so grateful that I still get to work, so please don’t misunderstand me.) Dealing with angry and unkind people is wearing on me.

I am so thankful for our home. Our hiding place. The place where I can snuggle into a couch or the bed and read a book. I can dig into my Bible and be reminded of the promises that God has made.

I am just craving cozy. Candle light and twinkle lights. Soft blankets. Snuggles and good books. I just finished this and really enjoyed it… if you needed a recommendation.

Does this happen to you? The night comes earlier every day. It starts to feel depressing, so we fill the darkness with flickering lights. We grasp for anything that feels comforting and warm.

So, that is what we do. We hold tight to each other. We snuggle up close and read books, listen to music, and watch movies. Our home is illuminated by Christmas lights and flickering candles. Yes, things can still be hard/sad/frustrating, but we get to create the cozy and safety in our homes. Homemaking is such a gift.