I’ve been determined to finish the 30 minute activity ring on my watch, and during these dark and busy days leading up to Christmas, sometimes all I can do is walk the stairs and halls in my nine-story condo building. Today I did the walk in my plastic clogs!

It’s actually more fun than you might expect. I see how each floor decorates their lobby table, and it’s especially fun during the holidays.

I did our floor, trying to make it a little more snowflakes and less Santa and Jesus. Our floor and our building is a United Nations of ethnicities, so I tried to be festive but somewhat sensitive to our friends of other cultures that are not Christian. The Music Hall and the frame were thrifted, and I put the front of an old sweatshirt in the frame.

One of the floors is simple but effective.

Some are cute and more complex.

Some are just elegant. I actually checked out the houses on this one and they are just painted plastic.

The display that wins my heart will always be the ceramic village houses, though. In my book, they are the perfect decoration.

I’m always amazed at the creativity and individuality of our holiday decor in the building. I hope you are finding joy in whatever makes your creativity blossom this season.