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Christmas Traditions

Here in our new space at OPD we’ve had the opportunity to explore fresh ideas, brainstorm visions for the shop and offer up a wish list of future products and events.

We are constantly looking ahead, anticipating needs and striving to deliver all things Prettier. 

As we prepare for our holiday season, we are discovering some activities that are cementing themselves to become traditions for us.  
For one, our vintage truck, Nessy, has been a huge hit for holiday photos.  Another? Recently, we welcomed a small group of neighbors to our first workshop event in our new studio space. Not only did the calendar date align with the makings of a lovely tradition but the holiday swag the group chose to assemble was perfect. 
Our homes and hearts may have some traditions that are disrupted this year or may have to be postponed all together.  We’re not alone in our efforts to preserve what we can.
Although visitors, gatherings, and parties may be limited we can still choose to focus on what truly matters.  Here’s how we will honor our family traditions despite the wrinkles.  
Dianne and her family grew last year and her littlest guys are now moving and grooving! Expanding on a tradition she learned from her own momma, her four sweet sons are each presented with a hand painted and personalized Christmas Eve box. Each year offers a set of holiday jammies, a new book, a favorite snack and an ornament. Together, under a pile of blankets and pillows, a family movie night begins and memories are made. 
Heather’s kids are surrounded by her magic everyday. She has a gift of making everything she does seem effortless.  A favorite holiday tradition for her family is on Christmas Eve and involves so many memory makers rolled into one! Dressy clothes and Christmas Eve candlelight services followed by a return home to open an early gift of matching holiday pajamas.  All those cutie elves pile back into their car to blast the carols, sing along and take a drive to see local light displays and festive decorations. Back home once again for snuggles, cocoa and movie time. The Polar Express! Believe…it doesn’t get better than that.
Our OPD team is a gift within itself! Our talented staff has some sweet traditions that make us smile!  
Amanda lets her light shine bright; her living room aglow in twinkle lights and the classic Home Alone movie is her favorite kick off to Christmas!  
Renee also loves a viewing night of White Christmas to embrace the season with her family.  
Christy shared a brand new tradition! She and her boyfriend have started a Christmas village and look forward to adding something new every year.
Natalie loves to unpack her roly-poly Santa, a Christmas toy from when she was only two years old. It doesn’t feel quite like Christmas until the tree is up!
Franchesca and her family choose a fresh tree and take a picture.  There’s always time for cookies at Christmas!  
Bella loves to bake and decorate cookies with her mom, Mimi and aunt. 
Kelly travels to the smokey mountains with her husband and son to visit family in the hills of Tennessee each Christmas. 
Chrissy still loves to set out cookies and milk for Santa and his reindeer even though her kids are all grown up. Some traditions will never leave us.

From our OPD family to yours, we wish you a season of blessings and a happy and healthy holiday!

Welcome to the OPD Blog!

Hi! We are Heather & Dianne and we’re the proud owners of Only Prettier Design...wedding florists and designers! Our shop in the greater Boston area is filled with fresh blooms and all the home decor to make your heart swoon. Besides entrepreneurs, we are also busy moms to 4 kiddos each! Our lives are crazy, but beautiful. We are excited to share our story with you, all while keeping it very real. While we’re super excited to show you how to execute a beautiful tablescape and design a stunning floral arrangement...we also want this to be a place to share the real struggles of balancing work and life while creating a life we love!

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