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Start a New Family Tradition: Collecting Santa Claus and Black Santa Figures

Sep 24th 2024

Clement Clark Moore might be almost single-handedly responsible for our modern image of Santa Claus. His 1823 poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas,” more popularly known as “The Night Before Christmas,” paints a vivid picture of the “jolly old elf.” More than 200 years since his first literary visit, “Santa” still brings to mind a merry man with twinkling eyes, a white beard and a chubby … read more
Start a New Family Tradition: Collecting Santa Claus and Black Santa Figures
 

Warm Up Your Decor: Introducing the Bold Colors of Fall

Sep 18th 2024

As the summer sun wanes into autumn, long shadows veil our bright gardens. Summer’s vivid colors mellow into tones like orange, purple, rust, olive and chestnut. While these shades are more mature, they are no less bold.Deeper colors bring new interest to our home decor and touches of autumnal tones can add richness to even a neutral color scheme.We’ve found a few of our favorite pro … read more
Warm Up Your Decor: Introducing the Bold Colors of Fall
 

Getting a Head Start on the Holidays: 5 Reasons to Start Shopping Now for Christmas Decorations

Sep 16th 2024

You may be sorry to say goodbye to summer or totally into the autumn vibe. Chances are, you’re probably not thinking about Christmas yet - but maybe you should be! The fact is, there are now fewer than 100 days until Christmas.Did that thought just remind you that last year’s Christmas decor looked a bit tattered? Was the mantel a little bare? Did the cat wipe out your Christmas tree … read more
Getting a Head Start on the Holidays: 5 Reasons to Start Shopping Now for Christmas Decorations
 

Timeless Christmas Decor: 8 Essentials for a Traditional Holiday

Sep 13th 2024

Are you a sucker for a full, green Christmas tree decked with shiny glass ornaments? Do you dream of red stockings trimmed with white fur hung across a fireplace mantel? Is red and green your favorite Christmas color combination? If you answered “yes” to any of the above, you are probably a Christmas decoration traditionalist.As such, you appreciate classic Christmas decorations with … read more
Timeless Christmas Decor: 8 Essentials for a Traditional Holiday
 

Inflatable Christmas Decorations: Why Their Popularity has Blown Up

Sep 10th 2024

Forget the debate over the right time to decorate. Set aside, momentarily, that the energy Americans use to light holiday decorations could power a small country. The real issue as Christmas nears, is “how will you decorate for Christmas?”The question isn’t as straightforward as it may sound. You can string lights, put up garland and hang a wreath on your door. But for more and more … read more
Inflatable Christmas Decorations: Why Their Popularity has Blown Up