As hard as it is for me to believe, the holiday season has begun!!  The Santas and trees, and all the trimmings are in the stores, from big box to grocery and ads about the "specials" are filling the radio and TV airwaves!  Social media will follow soon, I'm sure.

      For me it began in ernest yesterday as I set up my display at the Winter Solstice being hosted by the #belmarartscenter, in Belmar, NJ.  it is a wonderful marketplace, which has the work of more than 20 great artists for sale just in time for the holidays.  Just so the guys don't feel left out, there is included the work of a craftsman who has an nice assortment of beautiful leather goods (i.e., wallets, belts, etc.) just for men. 

      The Winter Solstice at the #belmarartscenter runs from now until December 22. The hours are Wednesday through Sunday, from 1 to 5 pm.  The wonderful lady who really runs the center, Rebecca, will be there to help you with any question you might have and to ring up your sale.  Cash, checks and credit cards are accepted. If you go and see her, please tell her you heard about the marketplace from me! 

      Of course, the official beginning of the holiday season is Thanksgiving, which is now just a few days away.  With that in mind, I hope you and your family have a wonderful, peaceful and delicious holiday.