Darling Snowpeople in Love

When I lived in New York City, winter was always a magical time for me. I never worried about slipping and falling, even when I did slip and fall. I adored...adored the spectacular decorations of Manhattan:  on the streets, in the stores, and in the office building lobbies.  I loved the magic of the Christmas trees and the classic holiday music that accompanied them in the Parkchester section of the Bronx. Wintertime was just so awesome, I never saw or experienced anything else like it, no matter where I went.

Added to all the magic of the city was my dear mother- someone who cautioned us every year when we were children about the fact that we weren't going to get a lot of gifts. But every year there were tons of presents for us under the tree.  There were thinking games, fun toys, clothes, and more.  There was a nice Christmas breakfast and a spectacular Christmas dinner.  Christmas was simply magical.

Even when I moved upstate, I was able to find some magic by viewing the decorated porches of people's houses.  Just viewing them for a few minutes on a walk one very dark and cold winter's night stayed with me years after I left New York state.

But all of that was before the physical disabilities- before the aches, and the pains, and the intense fear of falling on ice.  In areas where holidays come and go in a whisper, it's up to me to bring a tiny bit of magic to my household, which I try to do with decorations and the Internet.  Through the Internet, I can transport myself to an area that really does Christmas up fine!  Fun art is another way to bring a little magic into the house.  Some of it I've even put on products and I now present them at my winter and Christmas shop.

One of my favorite designs is called Darling Snowpeople in Love.  I think it's a delightful drawing that brings the magic of Christmas- even to places were there are none.  I love it.

Darling Snowpeople in Love (screenshot)

Customizable Glass Ornament

Location:  Always December, by Hudson (on Zazzle)

Collection:  Christmas Fun:  Ornaments & Stockings

(c) Sharon Lee Hudson

I adore this design. It makes me feel a little better about not being in New York City during Christmastime. This design can be found on a variety of items. Some are at the main shop.  However, those same items and many more are found at Always December, by Hudson, the company's winter and Christmas shop.

Christmas will never be the same for me. I'll probably never experience those magical winter days that I experienced in childhood ever again.  So, I will hold onto the memories and I will keep creating.  

Have a wonderful Christmas!

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Christmas Tree Photo:  Credit to Hert Niks on Unsplash.

Notes: 

.   Always December by Hudson is the company's 24/7 winter and Christmas shop.  You can reach the entrance by clicking here.  You can reach the ornament and stocking collection by clicking here.

. The ornament has a watermark on it for the purpose of this blog.

Looking Towards the Future

As of today, there are three company shops on the Zazzle site:  the main shop, an art classics shop, and a winter & Christmas shop:  

.  The main shop contains mostly original art created by me.  

 

.  The art classics shop displays art on products that are centuries old.  Some of the art goes back to the 1600s.

 

.  The winter & Christmas shop celebrates winter and Christmas all year long.  This shop has Christmas items, such as ornaments and stockings.  It also have everyday items that display winter or Christmas themed art.

I look forward to filling these new shops with more and more products.  I also look forward to increasing my online presence as more people visit these shops.

All items are customizable.  Some have default messages and some don't.  But you can always add words or change word that are already there.  Browse.  Shop.  Have a great time!

05/27/2024 The Anniversary of the Idea

 On May 25, 2024, the company had a five year anniversary.  The anniversary wasn't how long it has been in existence.  Instead, it was the anniversary of when the idea of the company came to be.  Five years ago, on my birthday, I decided to start the company- the company that changed my life.  Learn more about this from the birthday video on the company's YouTube channel. 

05/27/2024 The Beautiful Compact Mirror

 One of the newest items at the shop is a beautiful compact mirror.  It's customizable, so that you can put your initials on it, or the initials of someone you care about.  The letters are very fancy, but you can choose more standard ones if you wish.  You can also change the background of the mirror.  To see the mirror, please click here.

The Rain Cloud Brings a Smile (greeting card)

 This new card is surely to bring a smile to someone's face who needs it.  The rain cloud brings a smile, showing us that even in bad situations, there may be something to smile about.  This card can be found in the Day and Night collection.

Starting Anew

Hello.  Welcome.  In some ways, the company is starting anew:  new YouTube videos, new Facebook business page, and this new blog.  Here, you will find information on the company and updates.  Enjoy.