by Angela Shelton, Concierge, The Concierge Collective
Whilst I love the countdown to Christmas, I am mixed with feelings of excitement and apprehension and while I feel like there is plenty of time, I realise that it is the end of October and the festive season is drawing nearer.
Lose the stress and start your planning early so that by the time Christmas comes around, all you have to do is pop the bubbles and have some fun.
Do you know what you need to get organised?
Fundamentally Christmas never changes, but it is the small things like creating a new menu, shall we go with the classic red, green and gold or what about some fun pinks and blues for the decorations that need consideration.
The one thing that gets forgotten are those little household handyman repairs, so by getting in early you don’t get caught out. A handyman can help hang your Christmas lights, clean your BBQ and entertainment area, so you can tick off multiple To Do items.
No time like the present to start creating your present list and this is where my love of online shopping comes into play. Be mindful of delivery times and get in early so you will be sure to receive your parcels in time. There will however be some gifts that are store bought, so set aside a day for gift shopping and indulge yourself with a new christmas outfit.
Take up any Free Gift Wrapping offered in shopping centres; it’s a saviour! When the last thing you want to stay up after the kids have gone to bed wishing you’d bough extra paper and cellotape!
And then before you know it, Christmas Eve is here and the festive cheer has settled all around you. This is the time to cherish without the pressures of organising last minute presents, this is time for you.
We’re seasoned organisers and have our handy checklists to get you started, so If it is all too much, we’re here to help.