"This has been a difficult year but reading got me through. I hope you can all lean on your favorite books this holiday season. In this newsletter you will find some photos that bring me joy, a few recommendations, and—my personal favorite—Shelby in a Santa hat."
This year has been challenging and the holiday season is going to be quite different for many of us. I’ve been unable to travel this year, but I found beauty all around me. I love capturing sunsets. Here are a few of my favorites.
What I'm Reading
Half Magic is my favorite book for children and Edward Eager is my favorite children’s book author. This is the perfect gift for the child in your life, and this edition has an introduction written by me. Buy the book here!
Shelby Recommends
This month Shelby is encouraging everyone to donate to The Hoffman Breast Center at Mount Auburn Hospital. The center is so dear to my heart and provides world-class individualized care to patients. Find ways to donate, here!
In the Kitchen with Your Favorite Chefs is a collection of favorite recipes from a star-studded list of award winning chefs, who have come together to honor the memory of Julia Child and to support services for breast cancer patients at The Hoffman Breast Center. Pick up a copy, here!
The winner of my November giveaway was Carrie Warner! I asked what your favorite Halloween memory was and she said, "My favorite Halloween memory is the year my youngest daughter was a Pink Ribbon for breast cancer awareness for Halloween- she was 9 years old and came up with the idea herself." Thank you Carrie!
Post of the Month
Everyday readers and followers comment and tag me in wonderful posts on social media. Here are my favorite comments from this exciting post.
@travellingmom: Stayed up way too late last night to finish Magic Lessons and now I want more, please! These books are so beautifully written. I may have to read all three again while I wait. 💖💖💖💖💖
@anditalarico: I want to be adopted by the Owens family, please and thank you 🙏🏼 🔮💜
@att122112: Keep writing... we’ll wait (patiently). Don’t forget about Vincent 💜🖤
@rainey4pres: THERES GONNA BE ANOTHER ONE?! Ohhhh blessed day 💛✨
@k_s_armer: It’s so cool to see this and get a peek into your process. 😍
