holidays

From the Editor: Ending on a high note

Welcome to the final stretch of 2024. For most Americans, this means pumpkin, cider and fir aromas fill the air. Food is sweeter and richer. Crisp, cool air blows... more »

Merrymaking: The essentials for holiday entertaining, dining and decorating

From intimate gatherings to all-out reindeer games, holiday parties center around togetherness, gratitude and levity. Over-the-top parties are now the norm, and the approaches to these celebrations are as diverse as ever. [caption id="attachment_90476" align="alignright"... more »

Finishing Strong: 15 tips for holiday sales

The winter holiday 2023 numbers are in, and the news is actually pretty good. The Paper + Craft Pantry’s Pei Sim curated ready-to-go options for her website’s annual holiday gift guide... more »

Meet the Maker: Jomana Siddiqui

As seen in Holiday Shop 2024. Jomana Siddiqui founded Pences Design Studio in 2003 as a custom stationery company. Sensing a growing need for products for underrepresented holidays, Siddiqui set out to create pieces for... more »

A ‘Winter Wonderland’: Fiddlestix transforms for the holiday season

As seen in Holiday Shop 2024. Fiddlestix Mercantile doesn’t just offer great giftables to its clientele — it redefines the entire shopping experience. Offering fresh flowers, freshly baked bread and giftables,... more »

A Ghoulish Soirée: Adults embrace Halloween décor

As seen in Holiday Shop 2024. Halloween isn’t just for kids anymore. Dressing up, trick-or-treating and attending wholesalers expanding their spooky collections and parties on... more »

Harvest & Halloween: 2024 décor exudes warmth, whimsy

Each year as the temperatures start to cool, homeowners begin decorating for fall — first in a cozy way to usher in the... more »

Willow & Ivy Press launch first collection of greeting cards

Willow & Ivy Press launched its first collection of greeting cards. The offering introduces a collection of 134 cards for everyday occasions, plus 24 designs... more »