Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Merry Christmas

My Christmas card is finished and mailed to everyone on my list, the tree is up, and this year I have colored lights both on the tree and outside on the lamp post. Boxes of ornaments have been taken out of storage, as old friends lovingly wrapped in tissue paper reappear for another holiday season. Handmade ornaments from a craft show, a round frosted ball from a favorite Aunt. Precious memories of family, friends and pets long gone. And each year a few new ornaments find their way onto the tree. A reminder that life goes on, new friends are found, new challenges are met, and we move forward as we enjoy life today.

I will spend this next week or so enjoying my twinkling tree, my early morning coffee and the evening news. In a way it recharges my batteries for whatever lies ahead. Merry Christmas everyone and Happy New Year!

6 comments:

Sally Dean said...

Merry Christmas form another corgi lover!
Beautiful snowman...

magicmyst said...

Merry Christmas to you Holly. I have really enjoyed your blog over the past year and I fell I know you a little even if it only be through the medium of the internet. A gorgeous snowman for your Christmas card. Best wishes for 2010. Kay

Holly Zemak said...

Merry Christmas Sally. Thanks for stopping by, always nice to meet another Corgi lover.

Holly Zemak said...

Merry Christmas Kay - Thanks for all your positive comments over the past year. Nice to be able to share art with another artist. Happy New Year, too!

Kelley Carey MacDonald said...

Merry Christmas, Holly - I found your blog through your comment on Sally Dean's - and I'm so glad I did! You are a wonderful, sensitive illustrator, and I just adore your cards. I'm a corgi fan, too, but I have a pug! I'll be checking back in on you... enjoy your time off!

Cathy said...

The finished card is gorgeous Holly. So bright and beautiful. I hope you had a lovely Christmas and New Year. I also hope that 2010 will bring good things to all. The start of a new decade seems a lovely time to renew things in life and enjoy new challenges.