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
Category: Trees
Trimming the trees for your favorite holiday
Robot Christmas tree is perfect for boys’ playroom
We moved into our current house in 2014, and while looking for homes, I would always evaluate each house as to whether or not it would be fun to decorate for Christmas. My then 4-year-old knew me so well…he even called me on it while we were house hunting. He saw me gazing off at…Continue reading Robot Christmas tree is perfect for boys’ playroom
Winter Woodland themed tree
Themed trees aren’t everyone’s cup of tea. And, for many years, I wasn’t always a fan of themed trees. I preferred to mix and match ornaments and let my ornaments guide the look of the tree more so than a color or a theme. I’ve found, though, that you can have both! Our family room…Continue reading Winter Woodland themed tree
Coca-cola inspired tree
There is something about Coca-Cola that, to me, screams Americana and nostalgia. Yep, I love to drink it, but as a collector and Christmas fanatic, Coca-Cola has become synonymous with the holidays for me and my family. Christmas Gals already shared with you the Coca-Cola Santa and a little bit about the Coca-Cola tree I…Continue reading Coca-cola inspired tree
Christmas Gals: A look at the upside-down tree
This is now my 13th Christmas season creating my upside-down tree. Although I put up many trees throughout the house, this particular tree has become one of my favorites. I love it just as much today as I did the first year I put it up! I first became enamored by the idea of an…Continue reading Christmas Gals: A look at the upside-down tree
Oh, kitchen tree!
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!
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
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.
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!