We asked readers to share their thoughts and memories of the holiday with us
Well, honestly, I am not sure where to start, but I am going to try to keep it concise. When you are able to spend a day with your family, who may be of origin or adopted through love, to celebrate together who you are and what you may like to achieve.

The holiday season glowss brighter at Jeffrey Auxer’s Studio in Berlin where he teaches you to make your own ornament
Written by Joe Willey | Photography by Megan Steele
Jeffrey Auxer’s love for blown glass has spread throughout the area. His work hangs in resorts, galleries and homes, but perhaps his passion and reputation have traveled farthest because of his glassblowing ornament classes.

After a high profile career in corporate America and government, Bill Anderson is on a quest to affect real change for the Shore

Written by Joe WilleyPhotography by Jill Jasuta
Influenced by the wave-lapped shoreline of Ocean City, William C. (Bill) Anderson’s lengthy high profile career has reflected his concern for energy and ecology. The Maryland coastline exerted such a pull that even after working and living in a litany of exotic locations,

There’s an electric experience in store at Carly Hlinko’s Lilla Cavallo boutique
Written by Kristen HampshirePhotography by Pamela Aquilani and Carly Hlinko
Fashion inspo and styling, recipes and beauty hacks — the blog Carly Hlinko built through the years grew a loyal following and seeded an idea for a more tangible way to reach the world.