Magical Mystery Store Revealed
Every January, I used to head to Germany to pick out the most beautiful Christmas ornaments and decorations for ABC Carpet and Home, where I worked as a buyer for many years (I went to Christmasworld to buy them, leading trade show in Frankfurt). It was always a little exhausting—buying Christmas items right after the holiday season—but seeing the spectacular results each year made it totally worth it. Since then, I’ve paid much closer attention to Christmas décor from all over the world as I know how much love and care goes into creating these installations. And once I had kids, that magic only grew. Seeing the holiday season through their eyes has been an absolute joy.
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