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‘Tis the season to deck your halls with fantastic decor. Not sure where to start? Take a peek behind the scenes of our photo shoots with three of my favorite Miami creatives (including Timur Tugberk, pictured ˘ here), who tackled the task of putting together their own festive looks with an eye toward Miamicentric styles. Turn to page 60 for their delightful designs in my feature, “Very Merry Miami.”

With the winter holidays and Miami Art Week upon us this month in the Magic City, there’s never been a merrier reason to celebrate—and we’ve got you covered in this fi nal issue of 2022.

Now that Miami Art Week is back in true style post-pandemic, don’t miss our picks for the best of the fests and the most elite exhibits in Mary Murray’s “Get Art Smart,” starting on page 32. If you’re looking for an art-centric hotel to inspire your creative dreams after a long day of perusing the seemingly endless shows and installations, turn to page 34 for “Rooms with a View,” offering Melissa Puppo’s fi ve favorite artsy accommodations in town. And don’t miss Christiana Lilly’s Q&A with multimedia artist Troy Simmons (page 28) for insight into his process and inspo for his new Janus Portal installation at MiamiOpa Locka Executive Airport.

As we showcase all things holiday, we’re channeling tons of local vibes. Fortunately in Miami-Dade, there’s no shortage of chic and cheerful ways to celebrate. When you’re ready to gather your crew to get out and peep the magic of decorative lights or ooh and aah over seasonal styles, turn to “Holiday Happenings” on page 30 for details on fi ve of Miami’s best-loved holiday hot spots. And at a time when everyone is rushing to check items off their gift lists, Liza Grant Smith’s feature, “The Gifted Program,” offers a wealth of perfect presents that will send you straight to the head of the gift-giving class. From little ones to fashionistas to foodies (and beyond), fi nd inspo for every personality type (including maybe even yourself), starting on page 66.

With the addition of Brightline’s new station in Boca Raton, take a day to ride the rails north for some adventure within reach. Skye Sherman’s “Book it to Boca” feature, beginning on page 74, has all the information you’ll need for a trip worth taking—from cultural experiences to coffee breaks, and even a holiday-themed Polar Express excursion sure to please the whole family.

No matter how you choose to celebrate the year-ending holidays that this month brings, I wish you moments of true cheer as you cherish your traditions—whatever they may be.

Kristen Desmond LeFevre klefevre@aventuramagazine.com