From left to right: HomArt jon brass candlestick, gold unscented tree candle, black HomArt clarke taper candleholder, Mackenzie-Childs dinner candles, black single hearth round taper holder, pink and eggnog unscented tree candles and Abbu candlestick holder, available at Three French Hens. Vagabond V iron candelabra and black wax taper candles, available at The Porch in Wildwood. Sage twisted taper candle, available at Rusted Chandelier. Gold brushed candleholder, available at Blue Dahlia Designs. 8.5” KK silver metal ribbed candleholder, available at Story Seven.

    Native St. Louisans, Suzie and Dave Spence, the previous owners of this historic home, firmly believe the house is made for celebrations, and what better cause for celebrating and hosting than the Deck the Halls of Glennon Homes holiday tour?

During the Christmas season, holiday tableware will adorn the table at Ruth and Thomas Brouster’s home in Ladue as they host holiday events for their family.

“I have dishes and glasses for every holiday and every occasion. I love setting them out and using them,” Ruth says. “We always have a lot of family over at Christmastime, and Tom says, ‘Why not use paper plates,’ and I say, ‘No, I have holiday dishes. I’m using them.’”

When it comes to decorating your home for the holidays, the fun doesn’t have to stop at your living room or dining room. Decorating children’s rooms is a festive opportunity for family bonding and to add some extra magic to the season. Experimenting with fun color palettes, sparkly ornaments and classic Christmas characters can add a touch of whimsy to these smaller spaces!

The Power of Pillows

Christmas decor doesn’t have to be red and green to be admired. White Christmas trees with pastel pink decorations at the Frontenac home of Emily Hickey were immensely enjoyed by participants of the 2023 Deck The Halls of Glennon Homes holiday tour—especially given that one tree was topped with a doughnut and the other a unicorn.

The festive season ignites a pursuit for the ideal wrapping paper, a harmonious extension of the holiday’s motif or a fresh palette to complement our decor. It’s a time when some elevate gift-wrapping to an art form, meticulously folding edges to crisp perfection, adorning packages with bows or ribbons placed just so, crafting presents that almost seem too precious to open. Yet, the essence of a gift lies in its unveiling, in the joy and celebration of what’s inside.