by Deborah Rogers –
What a wet and windy November we had! The abrupt shift into dark and wintery weather felt a bit unfair. It takes an attitude shift to embrace the season shift sometimes, but a bright and glittery holiday season can help too!
As always, we were planning our December issue back before the clocks changed and when the raincoats were still safely stowed away. When forward planning, we always start by looking back over past year’s issues. We were so proud of our cover last December; I hope you agree that we’ve knocked it out of the park this year. The themes of the season are consistent year to year; we know you’ll want seasonal recipes, decorating and gift-giving ideas, holiday events and tips and tricks to survive – and enjoy – it all. I’ve always believed the strength of the magazine, and what inspires the community’s enduring support, is in the stories we bring you about our community’s people. It doesn’t matter what time of year it is, it’s always the right time to meet a neighbour, learn a story and make a friend.
The end of 2024 brings to a close a really significant chapter of my life. This December issue will be my last as a part of the Seaside team. What a rich decade it has been! I’ve had the extraordinary good fortune to work with creative and passionate people on a publication that celebrates all that’s good in our world. With Sue at the helm I’ve been encouraged to try new things, push myself and have been supported every step of the way. I feel so lucky to have been embraced by the Seaside team, and by the community. I know that 2025 will bring exciting things for the magazine and I’ll be cheering the team on (and likely suffering some pangs from missing being part of it). I’ll definitely be reading.
Happy Holidays to you all, and thank you for the years of feedback and support.
Photo by Janis Jean.
Clothing provided and styled by Moden Boutique.
