Lare McCreary, designer

01/10/2026

So the Christmas season is almost over—just one more home to take down. This is a time lapse of us taking down the big tree at Buckhead Church. Yes, that’s me on a scissor lift (I’m OSHA certified). And people think a designer has an easy life…

01/09/2026

Christmas is nearly over for me this year. I actually love taking it all down and storing it! Here’s a tree we took down yesterday that I had never posted with navy, gold, and who’s going to be mad at chocolate brown velvet ribbon?

01/01/2026

12/19/2025

Christa’s isn’t over but it’s time for a new project. Keep tuned!

12/18/2025

And now for my favorite tree—the family tree in our home. I had all@five of my kids decorating it. Yes, I have a new one this year—Jack, Lauren’s husband. Welcome to the family Jack, and your holidays!

12/15/2025

The tree at Gwinnett Church is full of rich colors and textures. I love that these Ralph Lauren colors are making such a strong presence this year!

12/13/2025

Christmas decorating sometimes uses non traditional color choices. The copper and slate gray at North Point Community Church is one of my favorite examples!

12/10/2025

Another great idea for a tabletop is some simple layering. I started with a long doughbowl and layered some faux greenery. Top it with some leftover ornaments and berries and you have a beautiful centerpiece!

12/09/2025

My favorite thing about Christmas is Amy. I love all the music and especially the decorating. But most of all it’s my beautiful wife that I treasure most this time of year. We’re in New York with my dad and Polly and he treated us to the Rockettes. I’m a blessed man.

12/08/2025

Sometimes the simplest things make just the right touch. A handmade bowl, red ornaments and a little greenery are all you need for a table.

11/30/2025

It’s Christmas time in Powder Springs! Here’s a tree we decorated yesterday. I love adding the texture of velvet in such a simple way!

11/25/2025

Here’s to the biggest tree we do in our season—30 foot high. We love the new color scheme of federal blue, navy and gold. Thank you Buckhead Church!