Planning for a holiday party is an experience that illustrator, writer, and cartoonist Joana Avillez knows well. And as the days get shorter and nights get colder, the idea of a warm, welcoming gathering to celebrate the season's festivities couldn’t be more appealing. “Holiday themes can often feel corny and oppressive,” Joana explains. “Until it's subzero and pitch dark every day at 4 p.m. Then, a holiday party suddenly feels like a little gleaming jewel twirling in the distance!” With her new collection of charming holiday invitations for Paperless Post, she hopes to inspire parties that evoke that joyful holiday spirit. “There is nothing like attending an epic soirée!” she effuses. “As a reformed night owl, it’s so fun to go to parties and really savor it, and then run home to my Real Housewives and pajamas.” #PaperlessPost #illustration #design #cartoon #illustration #hosting #hostingtips #party #partytips #invitation #holidayparty #christmas #dinnerparty