Step Inside the Elegant Holiday Home of Designer Suzanne Kasler

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Join Karen Mooney, President of Ballard Designs, as she tours the exquisitely decorated holiday home of renowned designer Suzanne Kasler, a long-time Ballard partner. Suzanne transforms her Atlanta residence into a breathtaking winter wonderland, sharing her signature elegant style through personal collections and cherished traditions. Discover her secrets for holiday decorating, including how she groups beloved ornaments (often collected by the dozen!), beautifully blends traditional red and green with her sophisticated neutral palette, incorporates natural greenery, and dedicates themed trees to sentimental items like teddy bears. Karen and Suzanne also delve into practical tips for hosting, embracing changing family traditions, and Suzanne's "3-4 day" decorating sprint to maximize the month-long Christmas magic. **Featured Products from this House Tour are linked at the bottom of this video description** In this episode, you’ll learn: • Suzanne’s unique approach to collecting and displaying holiday decor for maximum impact. • How to integrate traditional Christmas colors (red and green!) with a neutral, elegant interior. • Practical tips for holiday hosting, managing evolving family traditions, and creating festive atmospheres. • The story behind her beloved collections, including Nutcrackers, teddy bears, and miniature room boxes. • How to make Christmas decorating a "gift to yourself" and a month-long celebration of joy and memories. Skip Ahead: 00:00 Welcome to Suzanne Kasler’s Holiday Home 00:42 Suzanne’s Love for Christmas & Collecting 01:32 Grouping Collections for Impact (Czechoslovakian Trees) 03:16 Nutcracker Collection & Intentional Display 04:55 The Joy of Rotating Holiday Collections (Train for Grandchildren) 05:39 Designing Three Unique Christmas Trees (Refined, Sentimental, Themed) 06:55 The Importance of Real Greenery & Ribbon Choices 08:21 The 3-4 Day Christmas Decorating Blitz 09:47 Embracing Holiday Memories & Global Finds 10:29 Live vs. Faux Trees & the Power of Flocking 11:57 Balancing Red & Green with Neutral Interiors 13:46 Choosing Ribbon for Outdoor Decor & Seamless Flow 14:52 Holiday Throws & Pillows for Seasonal Energy 15:53 Preparing Your Home for Christmas Decor 17:29 Suzanne’s Office Holiday Party & Hosting Tips 19:08 Staying Sane While Hosting: Dessert Parties 20:05 Adapting Holiday Traditions with Family Growth 21:38 Signature Holiday Meal & Drink Choices 23:00 Grandchildren & Baby-Proofing the Holiday Home 24:50 The Joy of Holiday Puzzles & Family Time 25:34 The Sentimental Value of Collections & Memories 26:24 Unique DIY & Collected Decor (Miniature Room, Sterling Ornaments) 29:53 Final Thoughts & Merry Christmas! Products Mentioned: 07:28 - Shop Similar Ribbon Styles - https://bit.ly/440QOSH 10:33 - Shop Christmas Trees - https://bit.ly/49NMzxy 13:55 - Suzanne Kasler Plaid Ribbon - https://bit.ly/4nQm2mE 14:58 - Suzanne Kasler Fraser Fir Tabletop Tree - https://bit.ly/4p7IRn8 19:54 - Suzanne Kasler Plaid Glass Ornaments - https://bit.ly/43WAuCy 20:05 - Suzanne Kasler Elise Gift Wrap - https://bit.ly/489iaIR Love this video? Subscribe to the Ballard Designs YouTube channel for more house tours, decorating tips, and designer interviews. Tell us in the comments what your favorite holiday tradition or decorating tip is! #SuzanneKasler #HolidayDecor #ChristmasDecor #HouseTour #InteriorDesign #BallardDesigns #HomeInspo #HolidayHome #ChristmasTraditions