The holidays are special to different people for different reasons. Whether you are single, newly married, raising kids or celebrating with adult children, this time of year is about creating lifelong memories. Take a peek into how three of our partners celebrate Christmas with their families.
Emma Spencer, owner and creator of Kansas City’s luxury Invisible Bead Extension destination Stitch Salon
My husband and I recently returned from an unforgettable three-week honeymoon abroad, where we explored Greece, Croatia, Sicily, and Spain. As newlyweds, we’re especially excited to celebrate the holidays this year with our families, bringing back inspiration from our travels and embracing the season with new traditions and a deeper sense of togetherness. There’s something special about sharing these moments as a married couple—it adds warmth and meaning to every gathering. Together, we’re planning to grow our team and expand within the coming years, bringing more talent and inspiration to our clients. We’re so grateful for the support of our community and can’t wait to see what’s in store for 2025!
Beth King, seasonal color analyst and owner of Lead Through Style
The holidays are magical with little kids! I started a tradition a few years ago that always gives us something to look forward to during this season. Both of my children have a three foot tree in their room, just for them. Every year, we take them to Hallmark to pick out a new ornament for their tree and then we go to dinner at the same restaurant. We've only been doing this for three years, and it is already so much fun to reminisce about what they have picked! They can take their trees with them when they move out of the house and can look back at who they were throughout the years. We also love going to Powell Gardens during Christmas to walk through all of the lights. Now that I am a mom, I try to make the holidays as special as possible because these are the memories they will carry with them forever!
Lisa Carson, owner of formalwear boutique Natalie M Studio
Each year we have a Progressive Holiday Dinner with our adult children. We have four kids and five grandkids but this night is adults only. We hire a driver and rent a mini bus for the night. Everyone dresses in goofy comfortable holiday outfits. Between courses, we check out the holiday lights and stop at some favorite photo spots. Each year there is a theme, last year the theme was Christmas Movies. The night has become one of our favorite traditions. We get to see our kids’ homes decked out for the event and we really enjoy their cooking skills. Most of all, we love the laughter and singing that always fills the evening.