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Beyond the tree: What a holiday designer actually does
Hiring a holiday designer isn’t simply outsourcing a decorated tree. It’s engaging someone who approaches your home, your style, and your holiday experience with the same intentionality as an interior designer, event planner, and project manager combined. While most people see the final moment—the lights, the ribbons, the joy—what happens behind the scenes is a thoughtfully orchestrated process. A Design Approach Built Around You Every home tells a story, and a holiday design
Stephanie Helsley
Feb 103 min read


A Designer’s Calendar: When Holiday Magic Really Begins
by Stephanie Helsley, Owner Juniper & Gold While most people spend January unwinding from the holidays, professional holiday designers are already preparing for the season ahead. Sourcing ribbon, selecting florals, and mapping out palettes for next Christmas begins long before the first ornament reappears. There’s a simple truth behind it: Exceptional holiday design doesn’t happen overnight. It begins months in advance. The Most Beautiful Designs Start Early Behind every eleg
Stephanie Helsley
Jan 122 min read
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