The holidays in New England have a way of sneaking up on you. One day, the pumpkins are still perched on the porch steps, and the next, the first frost dusts the deck, the boots come out of storage, and suddenly every coat you own is hanging somewhere it doesn’t belong. December here is equal parts magical and overwhelming — candlelit windows glowing at dusk, holiday trains rumbling through town, flurries dancing down Main Street, and yet the constant shuffle of wet mittens,

December is the season of twinkle lights, cozy socks, warm kitchens, and—if we’re being honest—a whole lot of extra stuff.  Every year, without fail, something about this month invites both joy and clutter. Gifts begin to gather in hidden corners of the house, holiday baking takes over the kitchen, winter boots form a small mountain by the door, and suddenly every surface seems just a little too full. And that’s exactly why December is also the perfect  month for a holiday de