Step into a world where the past meets the present, and the holiday season is imbued with a timeless charm. In “A Very Vintage Holiday,” author Bob Richter takes readers on a heartwarming journey through the art of celebrating the most wonderful times of the year with a vintage twist. With his signature passion for…Continue reading Vintage Vibes: New Richter book inspires us year-round
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Trimming the trees for your favorite holiday
FIVE Helpful tips for packing and organizing Christmas Décor
I won’t start taking down my Christmas decorations for another week or so…..just can’t bear the idea of an empty house! But, when the time is right, there are a few tips that The Christmas Gals are sharing to make the job a little easier this time of year….and in the coming year when you…Continue reading FIVE Helpful tips for packing and organizing Christmas Décor
Christmas Gal Home Tour 2021
Walking through Christmas Gal Shendra’s house this time of year is nothing short of amazing! There are Christmas goodies around every corner and FINALLY she was willing to do a quick video showing the rest of us just how wonderful it is. From her vast collection of figurines to her Coca-Cola tree to the upside…Continue reading Christmas Gal Home Tour 2021
Santa’s travel: A Family Room Christmas tour
I wanted to try something a little different this year in our family room. As with most families, this is our most used room of the house. Its where we relax and watch movies together. Its where naps are taken on lazy weekends. And, its the room where we gather after opening gifts on Christmas…Continue reading Santa’s travel: A Family Room Christmas tour
FIVE for November
Its here! November, which means we are busy with decorating, shopping and enjoying the most wonderful time of the year! Before we bustle into December, we wanted to share our monthly picks. As always, our ‘FIVE’ picks are a random selection of goodies that we have tried, tested or just swooned for this holiday season.…Continue reading FIVE for November
FIVE for October
Just in time to wrap up October, we are bringing you our five picks for the month. Shop early this year, as we have already seen instances of supply chain delays and limited supplies of Christmas décor and hot gifts for the holiday! Up your holiday game with this festive phone case, compatible with iPhone…Continue reading FIVE for October
When do you take down the tree and other Christmas décor?
Christmas has come and gone, but as we begin to return to normal, one question that is always posed to us….when should I take down my Christmas decorations? To leave the tree up or not? That is the question! 12:01am December 26….outta here! Although oftentimes the least popular route, there are some that feel once…Continue reading When do you take down the tree and other Christmas décor?
FIVE for November
As I write this blog, the turkey is thawed and the green bean casserole is being prepared. Its Thanksgiving-Eve! And yes, that means we have much to be thankful for a feast to eat tomorrow, but to The Christmas Gals this really means we are in the home stretch to Christmas! This month’s five picks…Continue reading FIVE for November
Symbolism and meaning at Christmastime
Our most-read post since we started this blog was a feature we did on symbols and traditions. The piece really came about because we wanted to know the history behind the pickle ornament. I always believed it was a German tradition based on a war story of a hero solider. Nope. It was an over…Continue reading Symbolism and meaning at Christmastime
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