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.”

Gather Your Supplies

Since 2013, Garden GLOW has become a holiday tradition in St. Louis, offering a unique and immersive experience as guests walk through over 2 million lights. Each year, the light show presented by Wells Fargo transforms the Missouri Botanical Garden into a dazzling winter wonderland, complete with mesmerizing exhibits, musical light shows, delicious holiday treats, cozy rentable fire pits and plenty of photo opportunities to capture these unforgettable moments.

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.