I've never taken a class on interior design or anything, but I have taken some basic art and design classes and I am intuitively aware of the basic principles of color, shape, space, composition, layout, etc.
With my parents busy with work and other things, and with me being all done with school for the semester, I've started to decorate the living room a little more with our Christmas things, starting with the tree and a Playmobil nativity set. I was in a very blissful Christmas mood as I listened to Christmas music while winding colorful lights around the tree. I felt I was playing the role of artist as I carefully considered and implemented the placement of each piece of the nativity set. when I create something, I like to have meaning in it, even if it's not obvious. For example, a nodding head or an upturned hand might seem appropriate for the scene I want to create. Also, we've had Mary stand up in years past, but I decided to have her sit down, closest to the manger this time to show her resting after delivering the baby Jesus. Little things like that came to mind as I worked, and it made me smile.
I am grateful to be involved in Christmas decorating this year. There always seems to be a hint of magic or inspiration in the process.
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