Frequently Asked Questions of first time clients
What is the process of booking an appointment?
IF YOU’RE FEELING CONFIDENT IN MY SKILLS, YOU CAN BOOK ONLINE ANYTIME! I will not disappoint.
Or, call, text, or email:
704-918-3161
[email protected]
We will chat for a bit about your tree, and I’ll answer other questions you have. If you’d like to book, you can pick an available day and you’re all set. I can do one tree per day Monday-Saturday mid- Oct through mid-Dec. Appts begin between 9-10am.
What do I need to do before you get here to decorate the tree?
It is most helpful to have your tree put together and standing in the general area you want it all season. Go ahead and make sure all the lights work. If you need to add more lights to your prelit tree, go ahead and do that beforehand.
Next, please have all of your ornaments, ribbons, fillers, old and new out of storage & easily accessible. Sometimes very old ornaments can be transformed into amazing creations with a little love. So, if you like everything, get it all out. Don’t worry about what’s the newest or in the best shape.
Last, if you’re able to provide a step ladder that will reach the top of your tree, that is extremely helpful. If your tree is over 10 ft tall, you must provide a ladder, as I’m not able to transport a ladder of that size.
What if there are certain ornaments that must be on the tree and you don’t know which ones they are?
When I get to your house, we will spend a bit of time together getting to know your Christmas stuff. During this time we’ll go over which ornaments must be front and center, or which ornaments will ruin Christmas for your family if it’s not on the tree. We’ll identify ornaments that are extremely fragile and set them aside for special placement. You’ll tell me the things you love, things you can’t stand, and what your vision is for the tree. It’s okay to show a picture of your tree in years past, or even an inspiration picture you’d love to try.
Do I need to stay in the room while you decorate?
There is no reason to stay in the room after we have our initial consultation. I even encourage you not to watch. In the tree deco process things get really ugly before they get beautiful. It can cause you unnecessary anxiety. However, you’re welcome to stay and watch.
How long does it take to do a tree?
If you are a first time client, and depending on the size of your tree, appointments can range from 2-5 hours. Getting to know your style, your ornaments, your tree branches, and making your tree as gorgeous as possible takes time. The artistic mindset and creativity in the design process Is what differentiates my trees from all others. No tree is ever done the same among clients.
Do you clean up the mess?
I will not leave you with a mess to clean up afterward. In fact, I will tidy as I go, keeping bins and bags and boxes organized and moved out of the way as I use them. If you want to put paper on the floor or drape cloth over your furniture, that’s your call. Unless you have tons of glittery ornaments, the mess is usually taken care of with a swift vacuum when we’re done.
Do you come back and take the tree down?
Taking your tree down is actually very easy. Most ornaments are gently laid or twisted around a branch, so you just reach and grab the decor right off the tree and put it in their bin or box. I’ll leave you a list with a specific order of removing items from the tree so things don’t get tangled. However, I do offer a take-down service for $150 that begins the week of Jan 1st. This is removing the ornaments and trim only. I do not take trees apart and box them. If you are physically unable to take your tree apart, I can make an exception.
What is your decorating style?
Everything!!!. I can style things that don’t even exist yet. No matter your taste, you will not be disappointed. From farmhouse, rustic, dazzling jewels, whimsy, chic, fru fru, earthy, religious, and styles that have yet to be created, I got you!! There aren’t many things I do with exceptional excellence, but some of my trees will blow your socks off. Even me. I impress myself often. To God be the glory. I will be found faithful of using my talents to bless you.