Christmas 2012 saw the emergence of bold new trends in decorating the classic Christmas tree. Playful colors blended well with the most extraordinary of ornaments: starfishes, feathers, and family photos. These five creative Christmas tree trends shaped the past season and are bound to inspire you yet again. Inspiration #1: The Rainbow Highlight your white [...]

When the holiday season ends and the Christmas tree is taken down, many are usually left with a pile of decorations that require storage for the next few months. While it’s easy to just stuff them all in boxes and leave them in the garage or attic, doing so can cause tangles and breakages that [...]

Christmas trees are now a fixture in holiday celebrations all over the world. The Christmas tree has come a long way from its roots in early modern Germany. Acquiring popularity in the 19th century, the Christmas tree tradition has spread to almost every part of the world, thus leading to the production of a variety [...]

Throwing an elegant Christmas get-together may seem daunting, especially with the costs involved in making the party truly an affair to remember. The winner of the Balsam Hill Blog Contest, Elizabeth Copeland of the Water Rolls Uphill blog gives us pointers on how we can pull off an elegant gathering without spending an exorbitant amount [...]