From the Artists' Desk

It’s that time of year again! The season of good cheer and good tidings is upon us, and with a chill in the air, a pep in your step, and the scent of cinnamon all around us, there’s no better place to be than home for the holidays. Picture it now: wrapping gifts (and hiding them in nooks and crannies) , decorating your home with the family, and pulling out the recipe book for a warm dinner just like Grandma used to make.

Deck the halls with Julie Muscato Home & Gifts, elevating your space for the season and year-round! Local influencers, Kristen Buscemi (@ MapleHouseBuffalo), Amber Valvano (@ValvanoHomestead), and Yeri Castillo (@GrowingWith.In) talk home design and styling, making the most of your space from tablescapes to creating warmth to finding inspiration.

Develop your own personal financial strategies and goal-setting essentials with Nicholle Overcame and Sarah Blankenship of PowHERhouse Money Coaching this holiday season! Avoid holiday stress—or at least the financial side of it!

The couple behind Buffalovebirds, Beau and Lindsay Riggs, showcase hotspots for date nights around Buffalo, creating a holiday “bucket list” and more family-friendly winter activities, spread joy in your own neighborhood! Need some sweet treats this season? Michaela Fuchs from @Michaelas.Plate offers up allergy-friendly recipes for the holidays, keeping bellies full and hearts warm with delicious charcuterie boards to some tasty cupcakes!

Sweet Buffalo showcases P.U.N.T., a pediatric cancer collaborative focused on Perseverance, Understanding, Need, and Teamwork, supporting families with kids with cancer, fulfilling holiday wishlists, taking kids to Buffalo Bills games, and easing financial strain.

With so much to see and do in the Buffalo area, spend a day exploring East Aurora! Just 30 minutes outside the Queen City, we love this village as a hub of winter fun, hiking trails, and a hidden gem of history in WNY. However you to celebrate, we hope your holidays are spent with those you cherish in the best place of all—Home.