12/18/2025
Honored to be the cover feature for Gloucester Living, just in time for the Holidays! 🎄✨🥰
December has arrived in mailboxes and is adorning coffee tables throughout the county.
📸 Heather Lynne Photography
🛷Meet the Salyer family! Ron and Kathryn Kathryn Salyer Design & Renovation have truly embraced life in Gloucester and enjoy having friends & family gather at their waterfront retreat on Wilson Creek.
🌊 Can’t miss local Real Estate happenings shared by Olyvia Salyer, Real Estate, on page 2.
🍪 On page 12, find a recipe for Pup-Friendly Christmas Cookies, contributed by Dr. Amy of Gloucester Vet
🧖♀️💦 The experts in skincare-med spa services Relax Salty have shared pro tips for gorgeous, glowing skin this winter. Check out the article on pages 14-15; Bundle up Your Barrier: The Holiday Skin Playbook.
🎁 We truly hope you have taken advantage of the 12 Days of Gloucester Holiday Cheer guide to gifting local! During this final push to find the perfect gift for all on your list, be sure to reference some of our top recommendations for inspiration on pages 16-17.
🎅 Be prepared to be overwhelmed with inspiration on pages 18-19 as you meet the founder behind Charlotte's Annual Toy Drive! Charlotte Kirby, a senior at GHS, shares the inside story and her why behind this huge undertaking she coordinates year after year. There is still time to donate if you’re looking for a way to give this holiday season.
🏠 Helen Van Orden, Real Estate Expert Contributor, shares more about the Van Orden Homes Experience. “Real estate is about more than property-it’s about people.” Van Orden Homes
🐾 The holidays can be stressful for everyone, including our furry friends. On page 22, Dr. Amy Gloucester Veterinary Hospital, Ltd gives tips and reminders for helping your pets (and yourself) manage holiday stress.
🦮 Get to know April and her team at Hudgins Pet Care Services in this month’s business profile. If you’re in need of pet care, this local business offers an array of quality and compassionate services to meet your needs!
Finally, as we close out 2025 and share our final issue of the year, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to the incredible business sponsors who make this magazine possible. We encourage our readers, followers and neighbors to support these trusted local businesses. ❤️