Christmas with the Crumps
At My Navy Home, Christmas is a time for gathering and reflecting back on all the memories we had during the year. You could think of it as one last hoorah, a farewell to a chapter while embracing a new one.
Being a mother has made me see the world through my son’s eyes - embracing my inner child. During the holiday season, I like to focus on slowing down and enjoying the simple things like building a snowman or watching James catch snowflakes. Embracing my inner child also made me realize I had to recreate the Christmas I remembered growing up - the ones that were stress free and magical. Throughout the year, we are on a rollercoaster ride with highs and lows. When the holiday season rolls around, whatever is going on in our life can sometimes steal that magic. The magic is what you make of it and looks different for many. For us, it means that whatever is going on in life at that time, I will do my best to be present for James and make memories because those moments will stay with us. We should always take time to reflect, appreciate and be grateful for the good but the holidays are a reminder to take the time and do so.
In honour of embracing my inner child and creating a space that reminded me of the good old days, I decided I would marry the two Christmas looks I loved together creating a modern nostalgic feel. To achieve this look, I gathered vintage interior and exterior lights that had both colour and warm white. Adding in the coloured lights instantly sparked a magical feeling. As for the modern, I added in wood toned elements, fresh cut greenery and ribbon. Our tree will collect ornaments with meaning so that year after year we are reminded of a special time. These added details will serve as my reminder to dig down deep and catch the snowflakes.
Creating a space with intention for my son gave me a lot of perspective this holiday season. Our home became never never land in a way, reminding us to never grow up - A magical feeling that I hope James will hold onto no matter what life brings.
