A Christmas Wish List

A Christmas Wish List

By Kate Robbins

As the holiday season approaches, we reflect on what might make this Christmas special in the Middleburg area. It could be an extra log on the fire and more eggnog in your glass; the pine scent of Christmas trees; singing carols at the Pink Box; a day of riding to hounds (perhaps followed by dinner with friends or family); or feeding your horses a traditional bran mash on Christmas morning.

And so we ask,

What do you want for Christmas?

Wendy Osborn, Chloe’s of Middleburg “ Dry, warm and sustainable. “ (Osborn is pictured with some of Chloe’s signature gift items, including Vinrella umbrellas (“keeps you dry”), cashmere toppers (“warm“) and faux fur hats and headbands (“ sustainable”).

Cyndi Ellis, Middleburg Common Grounds “ SMILES!”

Jamie Gaucher, Business & Economic Development Director, Town of Middleburg. “ I’m wishing for patience, peace and profits.”

Sandy Danielson, Director Artists in Middleburg “ To be with my family in Minnesota. My mother passed away in March and this is the first Christmas without her- so we all need to be together.”

Graham Alcock, Equine Dentist “ I have everything I need—a great wife and three kids. I guess I could use a bicycle rack for my car.”

Bridge Littleton, Mayor of Middleburg “Let me make every four-foot putt.”

Martha Cotter, Executive Director, Community Music School of the Piedmont. “… And so I’m offering this simple phrase, To kids from one to ninety-two, Making music in oh so many ways,Will make Christmas merry for you!”