Lake Bluff Villagers couldn't help but surrender to that old adage, reinforced by the holly-lined banners and vintage photos posted throughout downtown reminding us, "It's a Wonderful Life."
In a scene straight from the movies, downtown Lake Bluff bustled with Christmas carolers serenading in a daylong celebration leading up to this past Saturday's annual tree-lighting ceremony at the gazebo.
On Saturday, 60044 definitely lived up to its holiday-campaign moniker: the North Pole of the North Shore. Earlier in the day, Old Man Winter blanketed the streets with a fresh coat of fluffy white snow. The Christmas in the air mixed with the aroma of hot cocoa, sweet apple cider, and spice-scented candles.
Jack Frost nipped but couldn't deter the mounds of visitors enjoying festive storefront decorations and the beautiful displays of lights, bows, and greenery provided by the Lake Bluff Garden Club for the 40th year.
To my wonderful editor, Jim, I will take my corner office now, overlooking the lake ... :-)