Before we call it a new year, there’s a lot worth leaving untouched — The habits that worked, the routines that held, the spaces that became familiar without effort. Not everything needs replacing just because the calendar changes.

These last few days are good for small shifts. Clearing a surface, moving a chair closer to the light, making room without starting over.
The new year will arrive on its own, You don’t have to rush to meet it.

Sometimes, a good year starts with a better place to sit or a cozy bed for your dog.