New Year, New Possibilities at Buckingham Place

With 2020 behind us, prepare yourself to make 2021 the year when you realize all of your goals, or at least most of them. Decide what matters, then have a plan to achieve it.

Personal Goals to Set for the Year

You can do a lot to make your life more meaningful. Better organization is one. Improving organization can make it easier to achieve personal goals. Making resolutions is not enough; you need to work towards them. A well-structured checklist can help. You can start small, like having a daily to-do list. Then you can move to de-cluttering your Buckingham Place apartment for a neater living and working space. Developing a culture of organization allows you to save time by reducing wastage.

Apartment/Home Goals

A more eco-friendly home is one of the top apartment goals for 2021. Spending too much time in the house can have you raking up astronomical energy bills and increasing your carbon footprint. You can re-organize your home to reduce energy consumption. Capitalizing on natural light can mean less artificial lighting. Ensuring the HVAC system and other appliances are at 100% also decreases energy use. A green environment also means enhancing sustainability, which you can achieve with durable furniture and furnishings.

2021 Apartment Decor Trends

As people look to make their homes cozier, warm, earthy tones will be some of the biggest home decor 2021 trends. Rich earthy tones provide an inviting feel, giving your place a homey ambiance. Burnt orange, olive green, brown, yellow, and red undertones are some of the shades you can play with to get that welcoming look. The decor style works for the winter and summer seasons.

What does Des Plaines have to offer outside of your Buckingham Place apartment? The Des Plaines River Trail is perfect for outdoor adventures. You can go horseback riding, biking or hiking.

2021 can be as fruitful as you desire it to be. You only need to be passionate, dedicated, and take advantage of whatever opportunities that present themselves.

Enjoy Happy Holidays at Buckingham Place

Christmas Presets Wrapped in Twine and Paper

It’s time to get into the holiday spirit despite the pandemic. Although your plans most likely will be different, you can still enjoy the season. With a little imagination, you can create new holiday memories.

How to Decorate Your Apartment for the Holidays

Your Buckingham Place apartment is perfect for holiday decorations. Do it yourself this year instead of buying pricey items from a retailer. Upcycle old plywood into Christmas ornaments to adorn your tree or turn mason jars into pretty vases and fill them with greenery like a terrarium. Keep the color palette simple with neutral colors, and make sure there is plenty of fresh greenery to usher in that distinct holiday scent into your home.

How to Get into the Holiday Spirit

Many families are opting out of large Holiday Celebrations. Schedule virtual calls with family and friends to keep your spirits up and stay connected. Display your favorite family holiday photos around your home to lift your spirits, environment has a great impact on your mood. Cook a holiday meal for yourself, roommates, or your family, and don’t forget about your favorite holiday desserts! Nothing creates the holiday spirit like giving. Sponsor a child or family in need this year or give to your favorite charity. Make sure to call your elderly family and friends to see how they are doing this holiday season.

Holiday Events Near Your Apartment

Chicagoland is offering fun events celebrating Christmas and New Year’s. The Lincoln Park Zoo is hosting its annual ZooLights event by allowing in a smaller number of people and requiring masks. If you want to avoid the city, head over to Central Park in Oak Brook for a new half-mile lights display that will get you into the holiday spirit. Keep in shape and give back to the community by participating virtually in Chicago’s annual New Year’s Eve 5K.

Keep your spirits bright this holiday season by decorating, cooking, and celebrating! It’s the perfect way to end this historic year.