During the holidays, much of my time as a mom of three little ones is spent in the kitchen. I would love to say that I’m in the kitchen making gourmet meals or baking made-from-scratch Christmas cookies. In reality, most of my time is spent just cleaning up from our messes. Maybe its the amount…Continue reading Oh, kitchen tree!
Category: Decor
From wreaths to art to collectibles….its more than just a tree that makes your home Christmas ready
Tips for selecting an artificial tree
The choices available today in artificial trees can be overwhelming. With prices ranging from $10 to $2,000, its difficult to decipher what might be the best choice for your next tree purchase. Although the Christmas Gals cannot help you decide on the tree that meets your budget, there are elements to consider with the shape…Continue reading Tips for selecting an artificial tree
‘Tis the Season Christmas store a must visit
Tucked away in the hills of Amish Country are a number of attractions that draw in hundreds of thousands of tourists from around the world; hearty plates of roast beef and mashed potatoes at Amish restaurants, stores filled with beautiful hand-crafted furniture, and cheese, lots and lots of cheese. For The Christmas Gals, our favorite…Continue reading ‘Tis the Season Christmas store a must visit
12 Hobby Lobby picks this season
Hobby Lobby is a mecca of Christmas goodness with thousands of products just waiting to be plucked from the shelves and placed into your home. Okay, maybe it’s not as spiritual or moving a place for you as it is for the Christmas Gals. But, we do guarantee that you will find oodles of Christmas…Continue reading 12 Hobby Lobby picks this season
CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS: Legends, symbols and stories
Ever wonder the history behind the Christmas pickle? Ever heard of the Christmas spider? Here is the legend behind some interesting symbols we oftentimes hang on our trees.
Meet the Makers: Christmas Advent House
You could say that Raymond and Jacqueline Elling’s business started 11 years ago. But we know that this fascination and love of Christmas was planted years before; 88 years ago to be precise, when Raymond’s great grandfather helped to put the very first Christmas tree in Rockefeller Center. With that family lineage, the Elling’s…Continue reading Meet the Makers: Christmas Advent House
Red, white and blue Christmas!
Last spring, out of the blue, Hamilton tickets became available to my family. The tickets were for a summer performance, and we jumped at the chance to go to this legendary show. I had heard so much chatter about this play, but never listened to the music. I honestly didn’t think we would ever have…Continue reading Red, white and blue Christmas!
Christmas budgeting, planning starts now
The average American is expected to spend nearly $1,000 on gifts for Christmas this year. This amount doesn’t include food, travel or decorations for the holidays. Wowsa! Christmas isn’t cheap, but planning is key to alleviating the stress of this hefty investment. Some folks are early Christmas shoppers and have a keen eye for picking…Continue reading Christmas budgeting, planning starts now
Coca-Cola Christmas collection
Its hard for many of us to remember a time without Santa sipping an ice-cold Coca-Cola. The images of the perfectly plump Santa Claus drinking a refreshing Coca-Cola under the Christmas tree has become a staple illustration and widely collectible merchandise for both Christmas and Coca-Cola aficionados. Hi, its Christmas Gal Shendra here! I have…Continue reading Coca-Cola Christmas collection
Q&A with artist, dealer & Christmas queen
Its funny sometimes how life works. Years ago, both of us knew Kathie Bordner. Shendra worked closely with Kathie for many years, doing alternations and design work for her family’s bridal shop. And, Maureen leaned on Kathie as her consultant to help select an amazing gown for her wedding. Fast forward 15+ years and we…Continue reading Q&A with artist, dealer & Christmas queen