
Time To Decorate Our Tree!
It’s been a fun year decorating our holiday tree in New York, and here are some of the greatest new ornaments that just went up!

Having Up The White House!
This is the White House Christmas ornament for 2024, which we got when we were in DC for the annual White House Christmas party last week…and speaking of royalty, how about the newest Kelly Clarkson Show tree ornament!

But my favorite new ornament, thanks to my good friend Yvette, is without a sought the “pizza rat!”

The “Pizza Rat” Ornament!
For those who don’t know, the “pizza rat” became famous when a tourist video’d a rat dragging a full slice of pizza across the streets of New York…a legend was born!
See the rat and all of my latest tree ornaments here:
In New York this year, we have a smaller tree, and I filled it with new food ornaments – like this Bloody Mary ornament!

But there is more, like Cheeseburgers too!

Here are more of the new food ornaments on our tree, including cheeseburgers and caviar!

Bring On The Hanging Cheeseburgers!
Thanks to the terrific Dick’s Drive-In restaurants in Seattle, I was able to buy their classic cheeseburger as an ornament! I also got one that celebrated Hollywood’s oldest restaurant, Musso & Frank!

I love hanging this from our tree, and when we are back in LA, I am going to eat there again…click here to see their classic menu and the world’s best Martini!
I have also shared all of our food-based ornaments from Los Angeles as well, and you can get a video tour of them all by clicking here:
There is nothing more joyful than putting on holiday music and decorating your tree – especially with a refreshing libation:

Here’s a terrific cup of holiday cheer – see the recipe here:
If you are in New York this holiday season, you must stop by Macy’s to ride their wooden escalators!
Check out all of the stunning holiday decor inside by clicking on my story here:
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I love your tree and ornaments. The White House and (of course) Kelly Clarkson are my faves. Merry Christmas to you and Alex, John.
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We have the White House ornament. My wife buys the new one every year!
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How cool. Might need a larger tree soon
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I was flicking channels the other day and saw Kelly Clarkson. She’s looking great and her voice was as powerful as ever.
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Thanks, it sure is!
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Fantastic ornaments – way cool!
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Food ones have become my thing for sure!
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I’ve never realized there were so many of them.
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A great selection of ornaments, John. The White House one is something special!
(Maybe not the 2025 one though…)
Best wishes, Pete.
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We know this is our last year going to it, that’s for sure. They did a receiving line and Alex and I got a photo with the President and First Lady as well.
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woah, the White House! and Kelly! you’re gonna’ need a bigger tree….)
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