Start by contacting us for a complimentary introductory conversation.

We will talk about your home, the areas you would like decorated, your holiday style, approximate budget, timing, and any ideas you already have.

If Holiday Creations feels like the right fit, the next step is scheduling your $150 Holiday Design Consultation.

During your consultation, we will walk through your space, discuss your vision, review any existing décor you may want incorporated, and take photos and measurements as needed.

Following the consultation, we will develop your design direction and prepare a customized proposal for your Holiday Creation.

If you book your project within 14 days of receiving your proposal, your $150 consultation payment will be applied toward your project total.

Every Holiday Creation is designed specifically for your home.

Before we can create an accurate proposal, we need to understand your space, determine appropriate scale and quantities, consider colors and materials, and begin developing a design that works for both your home and your budget.

The consultation reserves dedicated professional time for your project and allows us to begin the design process before creating your customized proposal.

If you book your Holiday Creation within 14 days of receiving your proposal, the $150 consultation payment will be applied toward your project total.

Every Holiday Creation is unique, so pricing depends on the size and complexity of the design, the areas being decorated, the décor and materials required, and the amount of preparation and installation involved.

Holiday Planters begin at $280.

For custom décor, a typical home project ranges from approximately $1,500 to $6,500, depending on the scope and holiday season.

Due to the custom design, preparation, and labor involved, there is a $1,500 minimum investment for custom Holiday Creations.

Larger and more elaborate projects are fully customized and priced according to their scope.

Depending on your project, your Holiday Creation may include professional design, décor sourcing, custom preparation and assembly, professional installation, scheduled post holiday removal, and careful packing of your décor.

The exact décor, materials, and services included in your project will be clearly outlined in your proposal.

Optional annual storage is available separately.

Your $150 Holiday Design Consultation is paid when your consultation is scheduled.

Once you approve your proposal, a 50 percent booking retainer is required to reserve your project and installation window and for us to begin purchasing materials and preparing your Holiday Creation.

The remaining balance is due within 7 days after installation is completed.

If you book your Holiday Creation within 14 days of receiving your proposal, your $150 consultation payment will be applied toward your project total.

The reusable décor purchased specifically for your Holiday Creation belongs to you once it has been purchased and paid for.

This may include faux greenery, garlands, wreaths, lighting, ornaments, ribbon, bows, decorative accents, and custom pieces.

Fresh and perishable materials are also yours, although naturally they may not be reusable from season to season.

Certain installation equipment, tools, or other items specifically identified as Porch Pumpkin Creations property remain ours.

Any exceptions will be clearly identified in your proposal.

Our goal is to help you build a beautiful holiday collection designed specifically for your home that you can enjoy year after year.

Yes, when appropriate.

During your Holiday Design Consultation, we can review pieces you already own and determine how they may fit into your custom design.

We love incorporating meaningful ornaments, favorite wreaths, existing greenery, and other special pieces when they complement the overall design.

For safety and quality reasons, we may decline to install items that are damaged, unsafe, unsuitable for the installation, or incompatible with the project.

No.

Part of our service is determining what your Holiday Creation needs and sourcing the appropriate materials for you.

Décor and materials purchased specifically for your project and charged to you become yours unless otherwise identified in your proposal.

Possibly.

We can evaluate existing client owned lighting and electrical décor to determine whether it is appropriate for your installation.

Because we cannot verify the age, history, condition, or previous storage of client supplied electrical products, we cannot guarantee or warranty those products.

If we believe an item is unsafe, unreliable, or unsuitable for the design, we may recommend replacing it with a professional quality product.

We primarily use LED lighting because it is energy efficient, durable, and available in beautiful warm tones that create the classic holiday glow we love.

Lighting selections will be based on the individual design and the needs of your home.

Both.

We can create your Holiday Creation using fresh greenery, premium faux greenery, or a combination of the two depending on your design, preferences, budget, and seasonal availability.

Absolutely.

Holiday Planters can be ordered as a standalone service or incorporated into a larger Holiday Creation.

Holiday Planters begin at $280 per planter.

Our Holiday Creations are primarily custom because every home is different.

The amount of garland, lighting, greenery, and décor that looks beautiful on one home may be completely different from what another home needs.

Instead of trying to fit your home into a predetermined package, we design around your space, your style, and your desired investment.

Holiday Planters are available as a more standardized standalone offering.

Holiday Creations are available for seasonal celebrations throughout the year, including Christmas and winter holidays, Hanukkah, Valentine's Day, Easter, and other seasonal occasions.

For fall, you can also choose from our signature Porch Pumpkin Creations Pumpkin Packages.

We come back.

Post holiday removal is included when specified in your custom proposal.

During your scheduled removal period, we will carefully take down and pack the reusable décor included in your Holiday Creation.

Because the décor belongs to you, you can take it home and store it yourself or choose our optional annual storage service.

Yes.

Optional annual storage is available for qualifying Holiday Creations.

If you would rather not dedicate basement, attic, garage, or closet space to your holiday collection, we can take your packed décor with us following removal and store it until the next season.

Storage requires a separate annual Storage Retainer, which is based on the amount of space your collection requires.

Your decorations remain your property while stored with us.

Storage does not automatically reserve decorating or installation services for the following season.

Because you own your reusable décor, you have options.

We can recreate the Holiday Creation you loved, refresh it with new pieces, expand the design to another area of your home, or create something different while incorporating pieces from your existing collection.

You will not necessarily need to purchase an entirely new collection each season.

Future pricing will reflect the design, preparation, installation, removal, replacement materials, new additions, and storage services needed for that particular season.

Returning clients may have a lower overall project investment when we are able to reuse décor they already purchased and own.

However, every season is priced according to the actual scope of work required.

Your returning client proposal may include preparation and refreshing of existing décor, installation, removal, replacement materials, new additions, design changes, and optional storage.

This allows you to continue enjoying your collection without paying for the same décor all over again.

We will evaluate available outlets and electrical needs when planning your Holiday Creation.

If we believe the proposed design may exceed what is reasonably available, we will discuss alternatives and adjust the design accordingly.

Christmas and winter installations generally begin in early November and continue into December.

Removal typically begins after the New Year and continues according to client preference, weather conditions, and scheduling.

Clients receive an installation and removal window as part of the booking process.

Prime dates are limited, so early planning is encouraged.

Safety comes first.

Holiday decorating is weather dependent, particularly for exterior installations.

If snow, ice, high winds, extreme temperatures, or other conditions make installation or removal unsafe, we will reschedule the service for the next reasonably available opportunity.

Contact us and we will determine the appropriate next step.

We stand behind our installation workmanship and want your Holiday Creation looking beautiful throughout the season.

Problems related to our installation will be addressed as appropriate.

Damage or product failure caused by severe weather, animals, electrical problems at the property, client supplied products, other contractors, or circumstances outside our control may result in an additional service charge.

Specific service terms will be included in your Holiday Creations agreement.

Yes.

Applicable taxes will be calculated based on the products and services included in your Holiday Creation and current Illinois tax requirements.

Any applicable taxes will be clearly shown on your proposal or invoice.

Holiday Creations is currently offered as a full service decorating experience rather than a design only service.

Our designs are created around the way we prepare and professionally install each piece, allowing us to maintain the quality, safety, and finished look of your Holiday Creation.

Because your home deserves something created specifically for you.

We combine thoughtful design, carefully selected décor, custom preparation, professional installation, and post holiday removal to create a holiday experience without leaving you with all the work.

And because the reusable décor you purchase belongs to you, we are helping you build a holiday collection that can grow and evolve with your home year after year.

You enjoy the magic.

We will handle the rest.

Browse our Holiday Pinterest Inspiration Board for ideas, colors, styles, and inspiration for your own Holiday Creation.