For me, decorating isn’t just about making spaces beautiful—it’s about creating moments, memories, and magic. I grew up in a home where the holidays were more than dates on a calendar; they were experiences. As the youngest of three, I shared a special bond with my mother, especially during the holidays. We were so alike, partly because our birthdays were just a day apart. Planning family parties, choosing themes, and decorating for the holidays became our thing. She taught me how to transform a Christmas tree into something straight out of a department store and make every gathering feel like an event. 

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When I lost her in 2014, I was heartbroken. But I honored her wishes by keeping our traditions alive. My father saw my love for decorating and hosting and joined in the fun, turning our annual Halloween parties into a cherished tradition. He, my husband, and I became inseparable—our own three amigos. But in 2023, I lost my father, too, and with that loss, I lost a part of myself again.

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Grief took over, and life seemed to stand still. I stopped celebrating, stopped decorating, and stopped truly living. Then, a year and a half later, my sister gave me a gift around Labor Day weekend that sparked something inside me. My father’s birthday was just around the corner, and as I watched people on YouTube shopping for holiday décor, I realized how much I missed that joy. That day, I decided it was time to return to what made me happiest—bringing the magic of the holidays to life. 

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And so, The Lisa Z Studios was born. Growing up in the ‘80s, I describe this feeling as a Care Bear moment—my holiday spirit shining bright, just like when I was a child. Now, I get to share that joy with others, one carefully selected decoration at a time.

 

​Let’s bring the magic home—one holiday at a time.