Bringing out the holiday ornaments is Gina Ryan’s favorite part about decorating for the holidays. “We have ornaments from every place we have traveled. Every year our girls, (my husband) Jay and I get an ornament on St. Nick’s Day and on Christmas,” she says. “I love how the majority of the ornaments tell a story. Whether it be a place that we went, or something that the girls accomplished, or one of our hobbies. It always tells a story.”

It’s hard to beat the excitement of finding the perfect real Christmas tree for your home. The smell of fresh pine, finding the best spot in your home and breaking out your favorite ornaments is a feeling that can’t be beat. To help you harness this Christmas magic, here is some can’t miss info on the season’s most popular pine tree.

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By Regina Gust. Putting contemporary decor in a Southern-style home to the test, the designer created a luxurious and dramatic staircase so chic it was envied. Leaning into lightly flocked garland with a sage green cast, the designer curated various shades of gold leaves for depth and incorporated beautiful gold and light blue textured glass ornaments. Photography by Claudia Casbarian for Julie Soefer Photography.

In the realm of interior design, where trends come and go, some motifs endure as perennial classics. Among these enduring symbols of beauty and refinement, the ribbon and bow motifs have gracefully woven their way into the very fabric of interior design. Whether adorning furnishings, wallcoverings or decorative accessories, these intricate designs have a history rich in symbolism and a timeless allure that continues to captivate homeowners and designers alike.