Ohio Statehouse Ready for Holiday Season
by Jesse Bethea COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — In what has become a seasonal tradition at the state capitol, teams of decorators were at the Statehouse on the day after Thanksgiving, installing Christmas trees, ornaments and holiday lights. For almost a decade, decorators from Oakland Nurseries have had the honor of putting up the Statehouse Christmas […]
Inside the 2025 OGI Holiday Showroom: Six Themes of the Season
Where trend meets tradition — our design team’s curated collection of holiday looks, inspired by this year’s top styles and tailored for our clients. Every January, our design team kicks off the new year with a trip to one of the largest holiday wholesale markets in the country — a true wonderland of décor trends, […]
Plan Ahead: Custom Holiday Decor Starts in Summer
Why Summer Is the Smartest Time to Start Your Holiday Décor Planning We get it—holiday lights and ornaments are probably the last thing on your mind when it’s 85° and sunny. But here’s an insider secret: summer is the best time to start planning your holiday décor. And when your installation is custom-designed, early conversations […]
Tariff Update: What It Means for Holiday Décor in 2025
As of May 14, U.S.–China tariffs on certain imported goods—including replica plants and holiday décor—have been temporarily reduced from 145% to 30% for the next 90 days. While this rollback offers some short-term relief, the long-term situation remains uncertain, and current rates are still well above historical norms. At Oakland Green Interiors, we want to […]
The Biophilic Benefits of Holiday Decor
The Biophilic Benefits of Holiday Decor: Bringing Nature Indoors for a Happier Holiday Season When it’s time for the holidays, offices and homes take on a new look—twinkling lights, lush greenery, and ornaments galore! But did you know that these decorations provide more than aesthetics? Holiday decorations further help us reconnect with nature through biophilia, […]
Holiday Trends of 2024 You Should Know About
Summer is here in Columbus – this means warm weather, outdoor festivals, and patio hangs! While you may be planning your next cookout, believe it or not, we’re already busy fabricating for the holiday season. Oakland Green Interiors is the local choice for custom holiday décor, where our design experts take the time needed to […]
5 Holiday Decorating Tips from the Experts
The holiday season is here in Columbus! Our team has been out and about installing decorations throughout the city for the last six weeks or so, and it’s really looking festive out there! We’ve been busy decorating trees, fluffing the garlands, hanging up the wreaths, and plugging in all of the lights to celebrate this time of year. The focal […]
‘Tis the Season for Holiday Decorating!
by Genevieve Reiner Mills; Columbus Underground Now that we’ve put away the Thanksgiving leftovers, it’s time to think about the holiday season in Columbus. Many of our buildings and institutions are fluffing the garlands, hanging up the wreaths, and lighting the lights to celebrate this festive time of year. Below, we’re highlighting some of our city’s […]