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My modest decorations

  My studio is in a very old building on an historic street in Uptown Saint John.  Germain Street features many independent businesses and some of the most beautiful heritage homes anywhere.  This area of town is home to people of very diverse backgrounds and income levels. In an age where new development tends to follow the principal of "conformity" , our "Uptown" is a welcome relief.

 This is a neighbourhood where just saying, "Hello" to folks passing by would be considered snobby. It's always, "Good morning...great weather for November."  or  whatever. We are a community and appreciate and encourage each other.

  I was very touched by this warm support as I was turning my window boxes into Christmas greenery arrangements. I was able to get some lovely greenery at the City Market at a very fair price and so started arranging the window boxes. There were many people walking by on Thursday and I don't think one person walked by without saying they looked nice and so many thanked me for helping make the neighbourhood look more festive. I am so thankful to my landlord for providing the window boxes and leasing me the studio space and to the most welcoming community I have ever been a part of. 

  I want to wish everyone all the joy and love of the season and may you all know true peace in your hearts and in your homes.