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Holly Gregor
Cottage Advisor
Holly Gregor is a freelance writer living in Louisville, Kentucky.  Gregor writes only on interior design, a passion she acquired after buying their first home.  Married with a young son, Gregor grew up in Austin, Texas and lived in Orange County, California for 11 years working as a television reporter.  After having their son, she pursued freelance writing, a more flexible career, allowing her to stay home. What Gregor loves about interior design is the combination of creativity and personal expression reflecting ones personality and lifestyle.  Direct questions or comments to HollyGregor@CottagesandGardens.com
Christmas For Her Family

The last two years, the Parkinson family has not had a Christmas party, but this year Parkinson says she will invite the neighborhood children and their parents to come over to do fun Christmas projects like making candles and decorating cookies.  The only other entertaining she is planning this Christmas is a family Sunday brunch.  So all the work Parkinson does preparing for Christmas is primarily for her and her family's pleasure.  The joy of gift giving was taught to Parkinson as a child by her father.  He impressed upon her that the giving part of Christmas is just as wonderful as the getting part.  So it is not surprising that Parkinson says, "One of our favorite things to do is to load the car up and deliver our neighbors' Christmas gifts."

Kentucky Room
The Kentucky Room is decorated to the brim with Santa Clauses.


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