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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The Missouri Botanical Garden grows about 1,000 poinsettias for its Holiday Floral Show.

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.

Purchased in 2020, this 1800s cabin-turned-farmhouse sits atop a 50-acre property and serves as a gathering space for friends and family. After undergoing numerous renovations in the 1980s, the property was mainly painted drywall, laminate floors and Formica countertops. After purchasing the home, Paul and Frannie Erker were eager to expose the timber framing that lived beneath the drywall. Gary Meyer of G.K. Meyer Construction helped the Erkers peel back the cabin’s layers to expose the original timber frame construction, as well as the original hardwood floors and wood beam ceiling.

You don’t have to travel far to experience holiday magic! St. Louis is full of holiday activities that are perfect for friends and family alike.

Anheuser-Busch has been at the center of St. Louis’s local food and drink scene since its creation in the 1850s. From then on, the brewery has continued to grow exponentially, offering shipping nationwide, working towards sustainability and participating in community outreach programs. While they’re best known for their unique brews, one of their most popular ventures is the annual Anheuser-Busch Brewery Lights display.