A ‘Tree Stylist to the Stars’ called Dr. known as Christmas Find out how he changes Kris Jenner, the homes of Kathy Hilton and John Legend for the holiday season—and what it takes to make your decor a designer one on any budget.
Bob Pranga and his partner Debbie Staron are the owners of Dr. Christmas, a business based in shifts, california, which works to bring excitement to the lives of regular customers and celebrities with unique and colorful displays.
Mr. Pranga almost stumbled upon it in the 1980s while working at Macy’s in New York, a department store known for its designer apparel.
‘They put me in the Christmas department during the season, so I started planting some trees there,’ he told Daily Mail Australia.
Bob Pranga and his partner Debbie Staron own Dr. Christmas, a business based in Los Angeles, California, that aims to bring excitement to the lives of regular customers and celebrities with unique and colorful displays (pictured with Kathy Hilton and Kyle Richards). Works. ,
Mr. Pranga accidentally landed a job while working at Macy’s in New York, a department store known for its designer apparel.
‘They put me in the Christmas department during the season, so I started planting some trees there,’ he told Daily Mail Australia.
Actress and former fashion model Mia Farrow saw Mr. Pranga’s work and asked if he could come home and plant a tree before introducing him to Nikki and Paris’ mother, Cathy Hilton.
‘I began working at Christmas stores making Christmas trees before moving to LA, working with Kathy Hilton at their store on Sunset Boulevard,’ he said.
‘I officially started doing it in 1989. I started working for a lot of Kathy’s friends, promoting this thing before I called a local TV station and appeared on a show.’
It wasn’t long before Mr. Pranga worked with Kyle Richards, who would appear in streaming Real Housewives of the North Pole. Oho This year, Christina Applegate, Beyoncé and Ben Affleck.
Paris and Kathy Hilton (pictured left and right, respectively) smiling with Dr. Christmas at an event
Was working with Mr. Pranga’s Kyle Richards, who will appear in The Real Housewives of the North Pole streaming this year on Hue, Christina Applegate, Beyoncé and Ben Affleck
The Dr. Christmas service offering is custom-made to fit every client’s home and tailored to a theme, which is discussed during the consultation meeting at the earliest.
‘We sit down and find out if they want to show off, for their kids…every form is available. In the olden days Christmas followed the fashion but nowadays every home is unique,’ he said.
After consultation and planning the Dr. Christmas team – consisting of 10 crew members except Mr. Pranga and Ms. Staron – set a date and arrive to set up the pieces.
Mr. Pranga tries to be in and out of the client’s home within four hours – sometime after Christmas to take down all the decorations before returning.
He said, ‘It’s like setting up a film set and then taking it back down, once you leave, it leaves no trace.
Dr. Christmas with John Legend at a party hosted by the famous musician (pictured at right)
‘It’s like setting up a film set and then taking it back down, leaving no trace, once you’re gone,’ he said.
Kevin Hart (right) pictured with one of his Dr. Christmas designed trees
‘Christmas is certainly not a cheap thing to do and the average starting price is $5,000 but there is no upper limit.’
Customers at the upper end of the scale are paying Dr. Christmas $280,000 to wish them a Merry Christmas.
Decorating in the Christmas spirit is a full-time job for Mr. Pranga from October to January each year. He also started Dr. Halloween six years ago to capitalize on the horror holiday.
“Halloween is almost as big as Christmas in California,” he explained.
One of the strangest things he’s been asked to do is tie a Christmas tree to a Harley Davidson motorbike so the rider can drive with it.
Although he certainly couldn’t guarantee it was a safe option.
‘The rules on tradition have been completely rewritten. Everyone is in a party mood this year.
A grand living room designed by Dr. Christmas and his team
While there aren’t any specific rules for how to decorate in the December period, Mr. Pranga has some tips for getting the most out of your tree.
While there are no specific rules for how to decorate in the December period, Mr. Pranga has some tips for getting the most out of your tree.
“People think that a designer thinks you need to put a lot of small things on your tree, but it’s not,” he said.
‘You just need to add a focal point to your tree – perhaps somewhere in the middle – that reflects the theme you are going for.
‘One time I did a red Christmas tree with ruby slippers in the center and everyone thought I’d go for The Wizard of Oz.
‘Choose your focal point like a photograph or ornament and have fun with it. The ribbon will also work wonders to help you achieve the designer look.’
She hinted that a lot of celebrity clients were going back to basics with red, gold and green hues this year, but she ‘don’t know why’.
‘Traditional is in this year,’ he said.
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