‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse;
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there.
- Clement Clark Moore
A quick peek at the Zeller house this Christmas Eve …
A homemade Advent calendar for my twin boys, courtesy of their beloved godmother.
A big “Z” on our wreath … no way Santa can miss us!
Our Christmas tree full of ornaments, each one with a special memory. I love knowing that the angel belonged to my grandmother. One day, I’ll do a “styled” tree, but for now – at least while my boys are young – “nostalgia” is the theme in our house.
Now that my children are nestled all snug in their beds, it’s time to tend to my last task – to wish you, my dear blog readers, a very merry holiday season.
Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!
A huge thank you to Karen Premo Photography for getting such great shots of my sweet boys and to Christine at Stir Studios for designing my cards. Karen and Christine are both incredibly talented, and I highly recommend them to everyone!





Traci Zeller Designs believes that beauty is created when you make the ordinary, orderly. With this philosophy in mind, Traci and her team daily seek to empower families to live harmonious lives, full of style and grace. As a busy wife and mother to exuberant twin boys, Traci understands the challenges of today’s active lifestyles and creates solutions that are both beautiful and functional. Twice named one of Charlotte’s 25 Most Stylish People, Traci employs a clean, sophisticated mix of classic and modern pieces to create elegant, yet comfortable interiors. In 2013, she introduced a line of textiles and home accessories in order to offer her growing audience simple solutions that bring joy and spirit to the everyday. Traci’s polished style has brought recognition from House Beautiful, Charlotte Urban Home, QC Exclusive, South Park Magazine, Multiplicity, The Nest and The Bump. 