I know it's early, but I already have christmas on my mind. I love the change of the season and fall has always meant more "harvest" than "halloween" for me. I begin my holiday season early, secretly, with fresh soy candles and pine cone arrangements. I have washed last year's holiday lanterns and cleared the porch of the summer hammock and chimes. My mind turns to handmade projects that are well to begin now so I can finish them with no stress later on. I really love to take the holidays nice and easy, and starting to think about them now makes that possible.
Gifts are at the top of my list to consider, and I already know what a couple of them will be. This year I want to give something that will not only delight the eye, but the body and the spirit. I want to give my long-distance loved ones the hug that I'm not actually there to deliver in person. I want to give this hug every day. So, my choice for at least two of my dear relatives are one of Margaret O'Leary's deliciously-soft cashmere wraps. These are the perfect gift, in my opinion. So easy to send in the mail, and what a delight to receive!!! A beautiful, functional, fashionable, ultimately-wearable piece to ward off any winter chill. They will think of me and my love for them every time they wrap this luxurious cashmere around their shoulders, and that is exactly what I want. To hug them every day even from far away.
Holiday gift list slam-dunk? Check!
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