The spirit of the holidays isn’t confined to a single season. For one well-known mother and entertainer, that festive feeling is a year-round passion, now channeled into helping others create their own memorable celebrations.
The key to an elegant gathering, she suggests, isn’t a hefty budget but thoughtful simplicity. “Lighting a candle instantly adds a warm, luxurious touch to any space,” she advises. Organization is paramount, alongside serving crowd-pleasing food. For larger seasonal events, her strategy involves meticulous preparation. “It’s about planning and not cutting corners. Ensure you have ample decorations like ribbons and lights,” she notes, describing how she adorns her home’s staircase and entryway uniquely each year while keeping one cherished, constant centerpiece.
Her most cherished memories, however, revolve around family rituals. She fondly recalls the classic parental marathon of Christmas Eve, assembling gifts after the children were asleep. To streamline the morning chaos with multiple children, she implemented a clever system: a distinct wrapping paper pattern for each child. “That way, everything is easily identified without tags. It avoids any confusion and keeps the magic alive,” she explains, emphasizing the importance of equitable gift distribution to maintain festive peace.
This deep-seated love for the holiday season traces back to her own childhood. “I’ve always adored it. It transports me to a sense of wonder and nostalgia,” she shares, attributing part of her festive spirit to her creative, dreamy nature.
Looking beyond December, she advocates for forward-thinking preparation. Partnering with a major shopping network for their summer holiday event, she encourages getting a head start. “It’s better to have more than enough. I’ve learned the hard way by running out of specific ribbon and then scrambling to find a match,” she cautions. Stocking up on versatile decorations during seasonal sales, she argues, is a practical tip that pays off for future celebrations, ensuring the magic is always ready to be unwrapped.
