packing Xmas into a suitcase for our vacation

Tomorrow we're setting off on our Christmas-desert getaway so after dropping Will's aunt and uncle at the airport, I got busy packing.  It took a little longer than usual because I wanted to ensure I packed the right items to keep our spirits bright and maintain a festive, Christmasy mood away from home, the tree and decorations.  Short of packing the tree itself, I decided the following items would do the trick:

1.Christmas scented candle

(this one is from Antropologie is in a tin container, 

has a lid and a not-so-girly-fragrance, so is perfect for travel)

2. Christmas blanket

3. 'Fresh Balsam' room spray

4. Xmas earrings

5. a Christmassy mug makes every drink more merry

6. seasonally scented hand sanitizers (from Bath&Body Works)

7. themed travel sized tissue pack

8. fuzzy socks 

Most important was the one thing that I didn't take a photo of: presents to open on Christmas day!