While autumn is my favorite season, winter is a close second for this Norwegian-born-two-days-before-Christmas girl. I’ve added several new designs to my Holiday Card Collection… including “Merry ChristMoose” gift tags!

Counterclockwise from left: Christmas Eve on Troll Mountain, Merry ChristMoose, Snowshoe Hare, Merry Me, Merry ChristMoose gift tag, Moose in Boots.

This morning, several of my Cook County neighbors report that the first flakes of snow fell last night! I didn’t see any, but I live pretty darn close to the shore of Mother Superior. She keeps me a tad warmer than the inland Northwoods. October 1st is a little too early, even for me. I always hope for a long, extended fall… right up until the day after Thanksgiving… and then, bring on the ski and snowshoe season!!! Who knows what the winter holiday season will bring in 2020. Less gathering together in the physical sense, perhaps. What I do know is that friends and family are always held close… in my heart… and that finding a bright, cheery envelope amidst the daily mail, especially one adorned with familiar handwriting… gives my heart a joyful leap and makes for an instant smile. Spread joy.