Inspiration, tips, and stories from behind the garland.
What a season. From a 12,000-square-foot estate on Kiawah Island to a cozy brownstone in the West Village, the 2025 holiday season was our most ambitious yet. We decorated over 40 homes across two cities, installed more than 15,000 feet of garland, and went through enough ribbon to wrap the Brooklyn Bridge. Twice. Here's a look back at the highlights, the challenges, and the moments that made it all worthwhile.
Read More →You bought a beautiful tree. You spent hours decorating it. And somehow it still looks like a clearance rack at a big box store. Don't worry — you're not alone. Here are the five most common tree-decorating mistakes we see, and the professional techniques we use to make every tree look like it belongs in a magazine.
Read More →There's something uniquely magical about Christmas in the Lowcountry. The Spanish moss draped in lights, the historic porches wrapped in fresh magnolia garland, the palmetto trees strung with warm whites. Decorating in Charleston isn't just about the holidays — it's about honoring a sense of place.
Read More →The elevator only fits 4-foot boxes. The doorman needs 48 hours notice. The building has a noise ordinance. And the client wants a 14-foot tree on the 38th floor. Welcome to holiday decorating in New York City. Here's what goes on behind the scenes when we transform a luxury Manhattan apartment.
Read More →If you're reading this in November, you might already be late. The best holiday decorators book up months in advance, and for good reason. Here's our guide to the holiday decorating timeline — when to book, when we install, and why September is the new December.
Read More →Flocked trees are fading. Warm metallics are having a moment. And the "quiet luxury" movement has officially reached the mantel. We break down this season's biggest trends, the ones we're skipping, and the classics that will never go out of style.
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