Lauenen bei Gstaad, Switzerland

Located in a charming historic village in Lauenen, a small Swiss town in the Bernese Alps, this private residence is the perfect winter getaway. Part of a set of three chalets in this location, the residence sits in the sunny face of the valley, offering a view of the town’s late Gothic village church and cemetery, as well as a glacier and surrounding waterfalls.

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.’”

Debbie Midgley’s heart beats red, white and green before and after December each year. “Probably at least 20 years ago, I started earnestly decorating inside my home for Christmas beginning in November. I’m a Hallmark girl, loving to watch Christmas in July,” she quips. “In fact, I leave trees up in my bedroom year-round. I enjoy using the trees as dim lighting at night. These decorations are a constant source of comfort.”