🎄 Downsizing During the Holidays? Let’s Talk Décor 🎁

If you or a loved one is preparing for a move—or simply working to declutter and live with less—holiday decorations can be one of the hardest things to part with.

Over the years, decorations pile up—collected from every season of life, full of memories and meaning. But the truth is, most of us don’t use everything we have each year, and storing it all takes up valuable space (and energy).

If you’re downsizing your home or simplifying your space, here are a few heartfelt and creative ways to let go—without losing the joy or the memories:

✨ Use Old Ornaments as Gifts or Gift Toppers

Choose a few that remind you of a special person and gift them with a note explaining the story behind them. Or add one as a meaningful touch on top of a wrapped gift—it’s a way to share the memories while passing them on to someone who’ll appreciate them.

📦 Sort Décor as You Unpack

This year, when you pull out your holiday bins, take the moment as a mini-decluttering session. Ask yourself:

– Would I buy this again today?

– Does this fit my current space and lifestyle?

– Would someone in my family love this more than I do?

Break up large sets of dishes or glassware and offer them to family members. Donate anything that doesn’t make the cut before it returns to storage.

🧁 Host a Holiday Décor Swap Night

Invite loved ones over for cocoa and a low-key décor swap. Let everyone bring items to trade—sharing memories and laughter as you lighten your load before the new year.

🎁 Let Friends & Family Know You’re Downsizing

Ask for no gifts—or suggest handmade or experience-based presents instead. Shared activities often mean more than another knick-knack.

If you’re thinking about your next chapter, or helping a loved one plan theirs, I’d love to connect.

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