11/01/2026
I once overheard three women talking about how they open people’s Christmas cards, look at the family photo, and immediately throw them in the trash.
I was HORRIFIED. 😂
But then I listened to their reasoning.
They’d already seen the family photos on Instagram. They’d already watched the kids grow up all year. So why hang the same pictures in their homes?
And while I don’t agree… I kind of get it.
Personally, I LOVE receiving Christmas cards. I display every single one. But I’m also the person who spends $150 a year on our family cards, takes the photographs myself, sends them to a local print shop, and hand-addresses over 60 envelopes.
So naturally, I’ve been thinking about this conversation ever since. 😂
Which got me wondering…
What if this year we made something people actually wanted to keep?
Something handmade. A little imperfect. Something that took more than a few clicks to create.
And what if making those cards was half the gift?
An evening with your girlfriends, a glass of w**e, a little creativity, and a reason to get out of the house during the holiday madness.
That’s why we’re declaring this THE YEAR OF THE HOMEMADE GIFT at The Village.
We’re kicking things off with our Holiday Block Printing Workshop, where you’ll make your own Christmas cards to send to the people you love.
You don’t have to be artistic. You don’t have to know how to block print. You just have to show up.
Bring a friend or come make one. ❤️
Because here’s the thing…
The cards are for them. The evening is for you.
🎄 Holiday Block Printing Workshop
📍 The Village Calistoga
🎟️ Reserve your seat through the link in our bio.
And now I HAVE to know…
Are you keeping the Christmas cards or throwing them away? No judgment. (Okay, maybe a little.) 😂
