As the countdown begins, I made a little collage to reflect back on this year.
Intentionally, I took flight more often from social media and begun to cultivate a new existence outside of screens.
It wasn't about the gigantic steps in 2025...it was teensy tiny ones with a lot of fumbling along the way.
The hats that I wore in work and play altered in unexpected ways, but I remained what many still call me ("a muse").
My little support nook was of course an extra heartbeat to keep momentum when life got really rough (thank you)and I hope our connections continue to grow in 2026.
Our holiday puzzle is now complete and was a blast to do together - Dizzy our lovable snow monkey wanted to sneak into the pic here, before getting washed after a lot of travelling gigs with Magical Santa this year! :)
Thoughts on the puzzle:
👉There were no missing pieces which was a relief. After doing many puzzles, I think we've had maybe 1 or 2 where the puzzle was missing a single piece.
👉This was a good quality puzzle to enjoy. The art was lovely with vibrant colours. No puzzle dust at all either.
👉In a world full of plastic that is hard to escape from entirely, I also really appreciate that the pieces came in a paper envelope. They also use a soy-based ink for the puzzle pieces.
This one was definitely a challenging because so many of the patterns looked similar with the housing and lights.
Bill knows my love of NYC and so this was very thoughtful. It will be in rotation to do over again with our National Lampoon puzzle for future holiday seasons.
We are doing our Jingle Jangle Christmas Show once again.
The Windsor Youth Centre is really in need of assistance and so we're hoping to raise a lot of money for them and fill their shelves with canned goods. Below is more about the show - which is for all ages. Hope to see you there!
JINGLE JANGLE CHRISTMAS SHOW
A fabulous event raising money and collecting canned goods for the Windsor Youth Centre
The show features holiday musical favourites from Jon Brett, a visit from Dizzy the Snowmonkey and a very special magic and juggling show from the jolly old elf himself, SANTA!!!
After the show, Santa will twist balloons for everyone as well.
So come join us and create a memorable night out with the family while supporting a good cause.
COST: $5/person at the door (and don't forget those canned goods!)
DATE/TIME: Tuesday December 23rd, at 7pm
LOCATION: Shadowbox Theatre 1501 Howard Ave (Howard and Shepherd), Windsor, ON, Canada
*UPDATE*
Kids were wildly excited and all the families smiling ear to ear. We raised funds for The Windsor Youth Centre and dropped off a bunch of canned goods as well to fill their cupboards.
Thanks to everyone for coming out! A special thanks to the amazing Jon Brett Music and The Shadowbox Theatre.
Fashion Week Windsor-Essex debuts a never-before-seen Documentary about the inception and process to the inaugural FWW. The debut also includes the steps of fashion-forward and groundbreaking thinking!
🎫Your ticket includes a swag bag courtesy of What's Poppin' Popcorn Factory.
The documentary-style film features exclusive interviews from participants and committee members, as well as footage from the inaugural FWW. The original movie is filmed and produced by videographer Bill Dileva of Nuvo Entertainment Productions and hosted by Fashion Week Windsor-Essex's own Creative Director, Stephen Drouin.
Q & A with Bill and select committee members to follow the screening. Movie screening starts promptly at 6:30 pm.
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