Finding A Holiday Decorator
Posted on October 26, 2007
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Do you live on that street where everyone extravagantly decorates their houses for every single holiday? Or maybe you live on a street where no one even knows it’s a holiday except you? Either way, you’ve got a house to decorate. Of course, should you not be feeling particularly handy, creative, or just don’t have enough time, you can always hire someone to do it for you!
Professional Holiday Home Decorating a niche profession that’s rapidly popularizing, and no matter where you live it’s likely there’s a professional decorator near you. How do you find them though? The best way is through the American Holiday Decorator’s Association, which is a non-profit organization serving commercial decorators and suppliers in the holiday lighting and decorating industry. The AHDA is the leading business association for the holiday light and decorating industry. It was created to start a friendly network of people in the industry, and give them access to each other. It also gives customers access to finding someone located in their area to provide them with professional lighting and decorating. This is a good site to look at for quality service for any holiday.
With Halloween coming up, you’ll want to put a few gravestones on the front lawn, some cobwebs in the doorways, and perhaps a few goblins on the roof… but we all really know that’s kids’ stuff. The real hard work comes around Christmas time. If you want to go above and beyond the call of Christmas decorating duty, we suggest you check out Christmas Décor, which will take care of all your Christmas decorating needs, as they have been since 1986. They’re have offices all over the country, and they will go through the whole process with you, from mapping out a plan to taking it all down, to putting it away in boxes and storing it all in their facilities for the next year.
It might be the season of good will to all, but you still shouldn’t let down your guard when hiring a professional to gussy up your home’s exterior decorations. Even if you use a trusted source like Christmas Decor, you should always ask some routine questions concerning training, credentials, and service inclusion. Make sure they have proof of insurance, and inquire about their electrical training and referrals. You should also ask if the decorations are customized for your property, and if their program is flexible to offer changing looks and colors over time. How they install the decorations and what kind of hardware they use is important to know beforehand, as staples and nails can damage your home. Also, with anyone who will be working in or around your home, you want to be extra careful. If you are unsure of a company, you can always run quick and easy background check to ensure you and your family’s safety - not to mention a beautifully decorated home to be envied by the whole neighborhood.
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I am looking for a professional holiday decorator to decorate the outside and some inside decorating at my home in Bull Valley, IL. Can you help refer someone? Thank you.
Theresa - Although I have not used them personally, there is a Christmas Decor branch less than 20 miles from you in Huntley. The number listed for them is (847)515-3326 and their website is Christmas Decor - Huntley. Good luck!
i am looking for someone to help me with holiday decorating. i need help assembling my artificial tree & putting lights on a real tree & a liitle decorating outside. also, maybe helping me put up some shelves, etc. joanne
Hi there!
I am a holiday decorator in Canada and I’m looking to be a part of people’s holidays this season!
I am accredited in home design and staging with a focus in Holiday decorating as of this year!
I am happy to provide references and background checks.
Find me in Calgary, Alberta, Canada!
info@heatherjilldesigns.com