As a child, Santa Claus had rockstar status at Christmastime. As an adult, specifically an adult who is an avid vintage collector, Bob Richter is my Christmas rockstar. Bob Richter is an accomplished author and designer, a television star from PBS’ Market Warriors and, most importantly, a really sweet guy who so graciously took time…Continue reading Q&A with Christmas, lifestyle expert Bob Richter
Category: Decor
From wreaths to art to collectibles….its more than just a tree that makes your home Christmas ready
FIVE for October
The days are shorter and the air is cooler these days. For The Christmas Gals that means only one thing: Christmas is coming. Without leap frogging over Halloween, we have five great suggestions for you to plan a little early for this Christmas season. Christmas Gal Shendra had shared this recommendation with me for a…Continue reading FIVE for October
FIVE for September
Last month, we introduced a new monthly blog that features five picks from The Christmas Gals. As we write this piece, we are just three months out from Christmas. That’s right – THREE MONTHS! Don’t hit the panic button yet. In the coming weeks, The Christmas Gals will kick into action with decorating and celebration…Continue reading FIVE for September
Pop of color this holiday season
I like to say I’m a traditionalist when it comes to holiday decorating, in particular to the colors I use. I like red. I like green. I like white and maybe a little blue. Okay, I’m boring. I admit, though, that I love to live vicariously through the pages of magazines and the boards on…Continue reading Pop of color this holiday season
FIVE for August
Five for August is a new monthly blog we are introducing. Five quick picks from the Christmas Gals…products, events, ideas, etc. Got picks you want to share? Send us your ideas at ChristmasGals@yahoo.com. 2020 Holiday Fiestaware Fiestaware has been a staple in American homes for more than 80 years. The bold colors and durability of…Continue reading FIVE for August
New craft: Diamond painting
Stay-at-home orders earlier this year had many people looking for ways to fill their days. Whether it was cleaning out a junk drawer or binge-watching Netflix, we were all hungry for activities. Christmas Gal Shendra surprised me with a delivery of a new craft during the early days of the shutdown. The long, thin box…Continue reading New craft: Diamond painting
Free printables to transition to Valentine’s Day, winter
Christmas is over. And, as we begin to dismantle the trees and take down our festive decorations, its a great time to change out Christmas art to these free printables that keep the Valentine’s Day or winter spirit alive! Like our Christmas printables, these images are FREE and easy to download and print. They are…Continue reading Free printables to transition to Valentine’s Day, winter
Changes make this the favorite room in the house
My dining room has seen the biggest transformation this year. In our home, one of the first things you see when you enter through the front door is the dining room, and during the holidays this room is used quite a bit for family gatherings and meals. My 10-year-old flocked tree lives in the corner…Continue reading Changes make this the favorite room in the house
DIY gift: Easy gifts from kids
Every year, I pride myself on creating sentimental crafts that my children make for their grandparents. Every year, though, I am completely stressed about what creative idea I can develop to be sure these gifts from my children are creative and memorable. This year, I stumbled onto what might be one of the easiest DIY…Continue reading DIY gift: Easy gifts from kids
Improve your garland game
Garland is the ‘cherry on top’ of your Christmas decor. Its the piece that helps to add the finishing touch to a stairway or bookcase. At our house, garland is hung on hall banisters, above the stove top, over the entry door, and my favorite, above our built-in bookcase in the family room. The key…Continue reading Improve your garland game