Perched above the fireplace, the mantel is a natural focal point for any room – and the perfect place to express your holiday style. This year, stoke up the intrigue of your mantelscape with these festive ideas. Find the Central Focus Our richly embellished Gilded Radiance Collection becomes even more dramatic when placed in front...
There's nothing that brings more joy to homeowners and passersby alike than a dazzling outdoor Christmas display. Whether you go nuts with the lights, figurines and ornaments or like to keep things more classic, there's no reason you shouldn’t extend your holiday spirit from the sidewalk to the front door. Not sure where to begin?...
For anyone planning to host Thanksgiving this year, the biggest dilemma isn't whether to top the sweet potatoes with marshmallows: It's how to keep everyone safe and warm. If your family is choosing to scale back the invite list and move the feast outdoors, here are a few ways to make sure this Thanksgiving is...
We love holiday traditions, especially when it comes to decorating. Hanging a special wreath on the door or trimming the mantel with the same garland every year feels comforting and nostalgic, like a big cup of hot cocoa. But we have to admit, it’s also nice to mix things up every once in a while....
When our southbound road trip brought us through the rolling hills of Kentucky, we fortuitously (OK, intentionally) found ourselves passing through Bourbon Country. In this revered space between Louisville and Lexington, limestone-filtered water, fertile soil and a long history of pioneering distillers produce the finest bourbon whiskey in the world. And when we came across...
Retired racehorses Special Ring and Popcorn Deelites on the grounds at Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement Farm. Shop Greenery. There’s nothing like the magic of a drive through snow-covered hills in the country this time of year (especially if it’s to grandmother’s house you go). A holiday spent cozied up in a warm cabin holds a nostalgic...
Founder Michael Blowen with Kentucky Derby, Dubai World Cup and Preakness Stakes winner Silver Charm. When we traveled to Midway, Kentucky, searching for a magical backdrop for our latest holiday collection, we knew one thing: We wanted to meet some horses. The Lexington area is known as the horse capital of the world, after all....
Shop Roman Christmas Greenery, Talia Console Table and Gilded Blossoms Ceramic Vase Collection. In our search for a magical backdrop to showcase our holiday collection, we discovered the small country town of Midway, Kentucky. Filled with rolling hills dotted with horses and a charming main street, the town exudes good old Southern hospitality. We’re excited...
They say the best things come in small packages … and this time of year, the best way to package special Christmas gifts is tucking them into a stocking. Whether hung by the chimney, or brought to a party or gift exchange as a cleverly presented gift, stockings are always full of surprises. So, we rounded up ideas for stockings...
Is there anything like waking up in the morning to a fresh snowfall? The trees glittering, all blanketed in white. We love that we can bring a bit of that magic home during holidays with our artificial pre-lit Christmas trees, no matter the weather forecast. With endless ways to decorate these snow-covered beauties, we asked three of our favorite...
You've hung the stockings and garland. Strung the lights. Put up the wreath. Now, it's time to hang the tree ornaments. But when a pre-curated set won't do, get your creative juices flowing by mixing and matching sets to create a look that is uniquely your own! We've rounded up a few of our favorite combinations that...
So, you've invited friends and family over to enjoy a meal at your place. You have the menu planned and the ingredients ready, but you're not sure what to do about the table – the place settings, the centerpiece – and where to start? A few weeks ago, we invited Dallas, Texas-based design maven Denise McGaha...
If you spend any time on social media, then you’ve probably come across the classic and colorful work of noted photographer and design visionary Gray Malin. His work is driven by the desire to make art that’s approachable, with subject matter that brings people together – capturing moments you want to jump into the frame...
You don’t need the help of Santa’s elves to pull off holiday decorating and entertaining with ease. From garlands to serving platters, we’ve rounded up some of our all-time favorite essentials that make tackling the season a breeze. 1. Cut the Cord When it comes to greenery, not only do cords end up a tangled...
Picking just the right gift for everyone on your list is such a fun and rewarding part of the holiday season, but it can also be a bit stressful. That's why we've taken a bit of the guesswork out of the process for you by rounding up some of our favorite go tos for everyone...
In the hectic buzz of holiday activity, it's easy to get caught up in the whirlwind and forget someone on your gift list. It's also likely an unexpected plus-one (or two) may be invited to join your Christmas gatherings. With that in mind, it's a wise idea to stock up on extra gifts that work for everybody from your...
Confession time: Even though we immerse ourselves in the holidays every year and style numerous Christmas scenes for our catalogs, we’re still guilty of spending hours (yes, hours) poring over holiday decorating eye-candy on Instagram and Pinterest. We’re constantly searching for new takes on stringing lights, unheard-of ways to use garlands and just how over-the-top...
Glittering details, garlands galore, freshly fallen snow, and of course, puppies – evoking feelings of comfort and joy is what brings the magic of the holiday home to life (and what we do best, if we do say so ourselves). From the quiet anticipation of the season, eagerly waiting up on Christmas Eve for Santa...
It tops your most thoughtful gifts and brings an extra dose of merry to wreaths, garlands and countless other items and surfaces. The options for decorating with it are practically limitless. In fact, ribbon just might be our favorite unsung hero of the holiday season. That's why we’re taking you beyond the bow with expert...
Nothing pulls a holiday look together quite like a beautiful bow, whether it’s on a wreath or topping a gift. And while they may look like they require expert-level skills, fear not! Our resident ribbon expert and holiday maven, Julie makes bow-making a breeze in these three how-to videos. Watch and learn how to make a bow...
