Little Stars of December

December comes quietly to the mountains, slipping in on a thin veil of cold and early dusk. This time of year has always made me tender—aware of the small things that catch the light, the homemade traditions that carry more memory than ornament, the way a single fragrance can open a whole season.

So this month, I’m gathering those little moments.

The old ways and the new.

A few stories, a few memories, maybe a bit of folklore.

Tiny bright things—like the crocheted snowflakes I found tangled in a thrift store bag, or the clove-studded oranges that once perfumed my grandmother’s kitchen.

I’m calling the series Little Stars of December.

Because that’s what these pieces are: small glints of beauty, steady and simple, shining against the darkening days.

I hope these daily offerings bring a bit of warmth to your Advent season, the way the mountains have always brought it to mine.

Just click on the stars above and it will take you to Little Stars of December.

Debbie