About Me
Some jobs require MILES of Garland!
Welcome to my Seasonal Home! My name is Eileen and I am a Mother of 4, Author, Public Speaker and Owner of a Commercial Holiday Design Firm, which only proves that your passion can turn into a career! LOL
Time to place the STAR on top of a 30-foot tree!
I thoroughly enjoy “the ART of decorating around the JOY of celebrating ~ the Holidays, Seasons & Special Times of our lives“™… but on a budget! As you check out my blog posts, I’m sure you’ll begin to notice that I’m passionate about FAMILY, the SEASONS and HOLIDAYS! I love to share my creativity, so I hope it inspires you. 
Recently, I wrote my first book. What a 2-year labor of love! Feel free to check it out in my SHOP, if you have a second. : ) I’m proud to say that it’s entirely AMERICAN MADE because I wrote & photographed it myself, had the help of a brilliant, local graphic artist (www.sinclairdesignstudio.com) and printed it locally as well. It combines my love of seasonal & holiday design with my own personal, creative, road-tested, original traditions for celebrating:
Holidays, Birthdays, Seasons & Everyday
In today’s hectic and insecure world, I’m a firm believer that it’s a good thing to create fun & happiness for yourself, your loved ones and friends… whenever possible, and in whatever amount suits your style.
All through my children’s lives, I have made it my mission to create seasonal fun & holiday magic for them, including practicing my own traditions. Why? Because they create memories and grow “ROOTS” of pride & self worth. So often, my grown boys still tell me that they have incredible childhood memories. That continues to be my inspiration to create new traditions, only much more “grown-up” versions like our “Family Fun Day” (http://seasonalhome.wordpress.com/2009/05/13/gifting-dad-a-grad-special-birthday-etc/).
Here's my labor of love!
CLICK ON THE VIDEO BELOW to see a SAMPLE of just one of our holiday traditions (from my BOOK)….. turn up your speakers!
Other creative projects….
I’m currently working on a very comprehensive Christmas “How To” book, so, please check back for updates on that. It will be the most unusual Christmas book you’ve ever seen and will finally de-mystify the art of holiday design for you.
And I just completed my 1st, full-length DVD, titled “Secrets of the Pros… How to Decorate a Christmas Tree”. It will walk you through the entire process as well as tons of BONUS ideas too. Here’s some feedback…
I just wanted to let you know that I received the DVD today. I’ve watched it once already and will watch it again later tonight as I start to get out my decorations. I love, love, love your ideas! You are easy to follow and very thorough in explaining the whys and hows of your decorations. I can’t wait to try out your ideas over the next couple of weeks. I’m a clod when it comes to decorating but love to do it anyway, and I know I’m going to have a huge improvement this year because of your DVD. I hope you sell hundreds of these DVDs! I hope you also consider making more. Thanks again, best of luck to you, and a wonderful holiday season to you and your family as well! Sincerely, Melissa
A final thought… it’s the memories, we make together, that keep us bonded. I hope you find some ideas on my blog to help you create even more memories. ♥ Thanks for stopping by…
Enjoy the Creativity!
Eileen
P.S. The following is some of my professional work. I hope my passion, for also making my client’s holidays extra special, shows through!
[click on any photo on this page - most have a LARGER view]
City Hall Client (Yes! I sewed those wreath banners too... lol)
Simple & Elegant Exterior (Residential Client)
Roses with Lime Green (Residential Client)
Hallmark Store Display
Southern Magnolia Elegance (Residential Client)
The whimsy of Santa! (Residential Client)
A Peacock Theme, also using Gold, Crystal, Ruby, Jade and Plum-colored accents (City Hall Client)
The Richness of Red (Residential Client)
Kid's Playroom (Residential Client)
Red & Gold Dining Room (Residential Client)
May 13, 2009 @ 19:52:18
I love your blog! You’re so talented and creative, it’s just amazing!
Jun 21, 2010 @ 16:25:05
Hi Eileen
Thanks for sending the link to your blog – the site looks terrific. Great seeing you last evening. Thanks for all the great ideas. Robin
Aug 07, 2010 @ 14:05:53
WOW! This is the first time I have read about the author. After seeing these pictures, I am in awe of your talent.
Aug 07, 2010 @ 17:04:03
Thanks for checking this out Peggy!
Aug 29, 2010 @ 19:53:01
Hi sister in Spirit!! Love the new look and love what you have done!! I am just chomping at the bit to get my fall pretties out and hope to put some of your ideas to use!! Love you!
Sep 20, 2010 @ 00:37:17
Hi Eileen,
You might not remember me but I helped you(or tried to
) ) with your converter(BHN remember???). I just checked out your Spooky Dinner vid on You Tube and it was GREAT! I passed it on to my sister-in-law and she loved it too! She also liked the Thanksgiving Tablecloth. It’s not something I say to customers often but I’m really glad you were having trouble with your box, otherwise I would never have had the pleasure of “meeting” you. You must have been a wonderful mother! Bravo!
Nov 12, 2010 @ 19:29:14
Hi Eileen, really enjoyed looking around your site. The pictures are great.
Your Firend,
Becky @ Northside Crafters Mall
Albemarle, NC
Nov 12, 2010 @ 20:46:33
Hello Becky. I’m so glad you found a moment to check out my blog. Thank you! I hope you are doing well.
Eileen
Jun 26, 2011 @ 01:01:26
Hello Eileen
My name is Evan im am 15 years old and i think that you are such a talented
decorator and holiday designer.You have inspired me to make videos of my house and make our decorations just a little better.When im older i want to have my house decorated like your for all of the holidays.My goal in life is to become the manager/designer for ALL the holiday decorations at Disney World.Thanks and keep up the FANTASTIC work.
Evan
Jun 26, 2011 @ 20:07:16
Thank you very much Evan!
I am so happy to hear that my work is inspiring you AND a potential career… that is SO great! Disney is a great goal. [P.S. They supplement a lot of their holiday decoration at the same wholesaler I use, so we may meet there someday... lol] Either way, something tells me you will absolutely achieve your career goal someday and staying on track is the best advice I can give you to accomplish that. If you saw my very first holiday design (ugh), you would understand that experience, learning from others and trying new things will be your key to success and in developing your holiday style. I wish you all the luck in the world… enjoy the journey!
Eileen
Jun 27, 2011 @ 22:23:21
Thanks for the Wonderful reply. Your such a nice lady i wish that you were my Neighbor. I have videos coming out this October of the Halloween Decorations I will inform you when they are ready. Happy Summer
Thanks again,
Evan
Sep 07, 2011 @ 12:07:38
I would also love to know how you got started working professionally as a Holiday Decorator………
Love your designs and work!!!
Sep 07, 2011 @ 23:01:32
Thanks Jeannie! Many years ago, I was hired, as an Apprentice seasonal helper by a large, local company. As my skills improved and I learned the art of holiday design, I eventually became a head designer. It was fun and challenging and I had the opportunity to create holiday designs for many of their largest clients, like our local NBA team. After several years, I felt as though I wanted to continue but scale back, so I started my own company. Now, I choose who and how many clients I design for, so it’s perfect!
Oct 28, 2011 @ 01:17:14
Love your blog and this is the only place to contact you with my email. Lol
Dec 17, 2011 @ 20:19:50
Eileen, I’ve been through it all & find it to be breath-taking. Remember when
we used to be able to tour your house at Christmas? That was such fun & my friends and I were always amazed. I am just so happy to have such a talented friend and former neighbor.
HAVE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Love you,
Jennie
Mar 05, 2012 @ 21:06:19
Following you on pininterest.