Elves To The Rescue "Professional Luxury Holiday Decorating & Design"

Elves To The Rescue "Professional Luxury Holiday Decorating & Design" Professional luxury holiday design and installation. We provide white glove full service and decorate for all holidays. www.christmasdesigninstitute.com

Classes & certification offered through our sister design academy. Professional Holiday Decorating

Don’t stress! We are your Elves To The Rescue! We provide a variety of services including professional holiday decorating. With over 21 years of professional holiday decorating and party planning experience, we will create a personalized look for your home or office while exceeding your expectation

s. Leave all the work to us so you can enjoy your holidays stress free! We have extensive experience with interior, exterior, residential and commercial decor. We will help you with all your decorating and party planning needs plus provide you with personal and customized service. We can use your existing decor, buy completely new decor or combine the two. Enjoy your home this holiday season and leave all the details to the elves! The elves come out early for Halloween and Thanksgiving decorating too! Residential & Commercial

Interior & Exterior Decor
• Bows
•Centerpieces
• Christmas Trees
• Décor Installation
• Décor Tear-Down
• Design Planning
• Doorways
• Garland
• Gift Wrapping
• Luminary Bags
• Party Planning
• Shopping
• Wreaths
and Much More! Contact the Elves Today! Heather Lundervold Owner
Phone # 602-228-3478
[email protected]

The Business of ChristmasBehind the Bow - Weekly Call Mondays at 10am MST Register Here: https://holidays.christmasdesi...
06/14/2026

The Business of Christmas
Behind the Bow - Weekly Call Mondays at 10am MST Register Here: https://holidays.christmasdesigninstitute.com/behind-the-bow-registration
First Monday of the Month - The Business of Christmas
Example Topics:
The Industry and the Market of Christmas
Pricing, Profit and Operations
Team Management
Marketing, Branding
Luxury Hospitality
Client Experience
Education, Career development and Leadership
Second Monday of the Month - The Art of Decorating
Example Topics:
Design and styling techniques
Interior designer focus topics
Lux Christmas tree styling
Decorating garlands and wreaths
Bow making
Mantle styling
Tablescape styling
Third Monday of the Month - Meet & Greet
This week is about connecting. It is time to strengthen your connections, share your wins,
build relationships and expand your circle. Take your business to the next level with
strategic partnerships. This will be an opportunity to meet other designers and industry partners
across the country and other parts of the world.
Fourth Monday of the Month - Q & A
Get your questions answered!
Ask about how to grow your design business, scaling, getting more visible, building a team, design
questions, anything you want to ask - this is the time!

*All recordings will be available in the Behind the Bow Community

Join the Behind the Bow Community for the replays

Mastering the business of Christmas Podcast live on Heather Lundervold’s Facebook - Thursdays 10am
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6pxe3OKkB3C5u8WX9brxqT?si=7fc630a48e964bc4

06/12/2026

I’m learning how to do social media. Here are the tips. Holiday pros podcast episode eight is now live - social media for holiday designers.

06/12/2026

Tips that I have learned when things get rough! “When you go to a new level, there’s a new devil”

Episode 6 - Building a portfolio when you’re just starting out - even without paying clients.We go live every Thursday a...
05/29/2026

Episode 6 - Building a portfolio when you’re just starting out - even without paying clients.

We go live every Thursday at 10am

All episodes can be found on all podcast platforms

Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/holiday-pros-mastering-the-business-of-christmas/id1895768641

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6pxe3OKkB3C5u8WX9brxqT?si=7fc630a48e964bc4

All episodes are also listed on my website www.christmasdesigninstitute.com

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05/23/2026

Memorial Day sale! 40% off Christmas Design Institute business academy!! This is what you get level one Business Blueprint 22 modules + mentoring
www.christmasdesigninstitute.com

Module 1 - Welcome to Christmas Design Institute
Level 1 Decorate Like A Holiday Pro Business Academy Certification - Your Business Blueprint
Certified Professional Holiday Designer
Lessons: 3
Welcome
Meet Your Instructor
Welcome Video
In-Person Hands On Training Workshops and Certification
CDI Events Calendar

Module 2 - Course Information & On Boarding
Lessons: 16
What You Get In This Course
Important Information & Announcements
Level 1 Checklist - Decorate Like A Holiday Pro Business Academy Certification - Your Business Blueprint
Tools and Supply List for Course
Educational Resources and Associations Available to Help You Become a Skilled Holiday Designer
Instructions for 1:1 Zoom, Call or Email with Heather for Questions
Join The CDI Designers Circle facebook Group and Social Media Links
Mentorship
Submit The Goal Setting Form
Pre Assessment Form
Six Figure Chicks Book
Requirements For Completion & Graduation
Get Paid to Speak - From Designer to Paid Presenter and Speaker
Schedule Your 1:1 with Heather - Session #1 Blueprint to Success
Earnings Disclaimer

Module 3 - Business Management Software - Biz In A Box Solutions
Lessons: 1
BIZ IN A BOX Designer Software Toolkit
Business Management Software System - Simple Software Solutions
Biz in a Box Solutions Complimentary Consultation

Module 4 - Launching Your Business - Learn How to Start and Maintain a Successful Holiday Design Business
Lessons: 9
Starting Your Design Business: The Basics
Crafting Your Business Plan
Craft Your Mission Statement
Business Operations
Freight Forwarder
Register Your Business
Licensing & Insurance
Goal Setting & Strategy Session
Homework

Module 5 - Earning Money as a Professional Designer
Lessons: 5
What is the Difference Between a Holiday Decorator and a Holiday Designer?
What is the Job of a Holiday Decorator?
How to Earn Money as a Holiday Designer Video
How to Earn Money as a Holiday Designer
Key Skills That Can Help You Thrive In This Field

Module 6 - History of Christmas
Lessons: 6
Why the History of Christmas is Important for a Designer
History of Santa Claus
How Red and Green Became the Official Colors of Christmas
Additional Christmas Colors and Their Meanings
Why the Yule Log is a Christmas Tradition
The Meaning of Red Birds at Christmas

Module 7 - Client Relations
Lessons: 22
Client Relations Training Video
What is your Ideal client
Your Service List - What Services To Offer
Different Buyer Types
Acquiring and Keeping Clients
Bidding a Job, Writing Proposals
Bidding a Job: How and What to Charge
Time frames to Book for Services
Selling Scripts - Residential, Commercial
Thank You Gifts
Customer Service
Common Customer Service Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Cold Calling
Introduction to Acquiring and Working With Luxury Clients
Holiday Decorating Proposal Sheet
Sample Proposal Email
Agreement for Plant and Associated Services
Holiday Decorating Invoice
Client Day Sheet
Client Referral Program
Agreement for Holiday Decorating and Associated Services
Quiz - Client Relations

Module 8 - Installs and Take Downs
Lessons: 10
Installing Your Clients Training Video
Installing Your Clients Decor
Take Down Training Video
Taking Down Your Clients Decor
Install/Take Down Supply List
Tool Box and Bring to Job Checklist
Profit sheet for Installs/Take Downs
Storing Your Clients Decor
Homework ~ Installs and Take Downs
Quiz - Installs and Take Downs

Module 9 - Residential Clients
Lessons: 5
Creating a Residential Design Training Video
Create a Residential Design
Residential Design Plan
Homework - Submit a Residential Proposal
Quiz ~ Residential Design

Module 10 - Commercial Clients
Lessons: 2
Commercial Clients Training Video
Introduction to How to Create a Commercial Design

Module 11 - Purchasing Decor & Going to Market
Lessons: 10
Going to Market and Purchasing Wholesale Training Video
Attending Conventions, Gift and Trade Shows
Purchasing Wholesale
Wholesalers
Going to Market
Retail Places to Shop
Don't Over Buy, Don't Under Buy, Buy Exactly What You Need
Purchasing Tips
Shopping For a Client
Top Ten Trends 2026
Top Things to Know Before You Hit Winter Market: Melrose in Focus
Homework ~ What would be your process to shop for a client at market?

Module 12 - Hiring and Managing Team Members
Lessons: 6
Introduction to Hiring and Managing Teams
On boarding Video for My Design Team
Safety Procedures
Ladder Safety
Quiz ~ Safely Procedures
Quiz ~ Ladder Safety

Module 13 - Marketing
Lessons: 5
Introduction to Marketing
Social Media
Marketing 101
Marketing Plan, Outline and Checklist - To Set You Up For Success
Website

Module 14 - Design Homework For Certification
Lessons: 3
Bow Design
Tree Design
Garland

Module 15 - Opportunities to Work with Heather Gaining Real-World Experience
Lessons: 3
Gaining Real-World Experience and Shadowing Heather
Work On the Elves to the Rescue Design Team
Speak at Conferences and Host In-Person Workshops
VIP Weekend Intensive Holiday Design Experiences
Personal Coaching
Designing For Your Clients With Heather's Mentorship
Mentoring Support After Graduation

Module 16 - Schedule Your 1:1 Consultations With Recommended Professionals
Lessons: 4
Recommend Business Professionals

Module 17 - Become a Master Designer
Lessons: 7
Become a Master Designer
Register for Level 2 - Decorate Like a Holiday Pro Business Academy Certification - Certified Advanced Holiday Decorator - Scale to Six Figures
Register for Level 3 - Decorate Like a Holiday Pro Business Academy Certification - Certified Master Holiday Designer
Register For Level 2 - Decorate Like a Holiday Pro - Decorator Academy - Certified Professional Holiday Decorator
Register for Level 3 - Decorate Like a Holiday Pro - Decorator Academy - Advanced Professional Holiday Decorator
In-Person Events Calendar
In-Person Hands On Training and Certification

Module 18 - CDI Affiliate Program
Lessons: 3
Become an CDI Affiliate Partner
How to Make Money As A CDI Affiliate
CDI Referral Program

Module 19 - Decorate Like A Holiday Pro BUSINESS Academy Certification Courses
Lessons: 3
Level 1 - Decorate Like a Holiday Pro Business Academy Certification - Certified Professional Holiday Designer - Your Business Blueprint
Level 2 - Decorate Like a Holiday Pro Business Academy Certification - Certified Advanced Holiday Designer - Scale to Six Figures
Level 3 - Decorate Like a Holiday Pro Business Academy Certification - Certified Master Holiday Designer

Module 20 - Decorate Like A Holiday Pro DECORATING Academy Courses
Lessons: 3
Level 1 Decorate Like a “Holiday” Pro Decorating Academy Certification Certified Holiday Decorator
Level 2 Decorate Like a “Holiday” Pro Decorating Academy Certification Advanced Holiday Decorator
Level 3 Decorate Like a “Holiday” Pro Decorating Academy Certification Master Holiday Decorator
Module 21 - Decorate Your TREE Like A Holiday Pro Certification Courses
Lessons: 3
Level 1 Decorate Your Tree Like A Holiday Pro Certification ~ Certified Christmas Tree Decorator
Level 2 Decorate Your Tree Like A Holiday Pro Certification ~ Certified Advanced Christmas Tree Decorator
Level 3 Decorate Your Tree Like A Holiday Pro ~ Certified Master Christmas Tree Decorator

Module 22 - Graduation
Lessons: 4
Schedule your 1:1 Call With Heather - Coaching Session #2 - Next Steps
You Are Invited! On The Job Training - Work on the Elves to the Rescue Design Crew
Graduation Certificate Part 7

05/23/2026

Memorial Day sale! 40% off Christmas Design Institute business academy!! This is what you get level one Business Blueprint 22 modules + mentoring
www.christmasdesigninstitute.com

Module 1 - Welcome to Christmas Design Institute
Level 1 Decorate Like A Holiday Pro Business Academy Certification - Your Business Blueprint
Certified Professional Holiday Designer
Lessons: 3
Welcome
Meet Your Instructor
Welcome Video
In-Person Hands On Training Workshops and Certification
CDI Events Calendar

Module 2 - Course Information & On Boarding
Lessons: 16
What You Get In This Course
Important Information & Announcements
Level 1 Checklist - Decorate Like A Holiday Pro Business Academy Certification - Your Business Blueprint
Tools and Supply List for Course
Educational Resources and Associations Available to Help You Become a Skilled Holiday Designer
Instructions for 1:1 Zoom, Call or Email with Heather for Questions
Join The CDI Designers Circle facebook Group and Social Media Links
Mentorship
Submit The Goal Setting Form
Pre Assessment Form
Six Figure Chicks Book
Requirements For Completion & Graduation
Get Paid to Speak - From Designer to Paid Presenter and Speaker
Schedule Your 1:1 with Heather - Session #1 Blueprint to Success
Earnings Disclaimer

Module 3 - Business Management Software - Biz In A Box Solutions
Lessons: 1
BIZ IN A BOX Designer Software Toolkit
Business Management Software System - Simple Software Solutions
Biz in a Box Solutions Complimentary Consultation

Module 4 - Launching Your Business - Learn How to Start and Maintain a Successful Holiday Design Business
Lessons: 9
Starting Your Design Business: The Basics
Crafting Your Business Plan
Craft Your Mission Statement
Business Operations
Freight Forwarder
Register Your Business
Licensing & Insurance
Goal Setting & Strategy Session
Homework

Module 5 - Earning Money as a Professional Designer
Lessons: 5
What is the Difference Between a Holiday Decorator and a Holiday Designer?
What is the Job of a Holiday Decorator?
How to Earn Money as a Holiday Designer Video
How to Earn Money as a Holiday Designer
Key Skills That Can Help You Thrive In This Field

Module 6 - History of Christmas
Lessons: 6
Why the History of Christmas is Important for a Designer
History of Santa Claus
How Red and Green Became the Official Colors of Christmas
Additional Christmas Colors and Their Meanings
Why the Yule Log is a Christmas Tradition
The Meaning of Red Birds at Christmas

Module 7 - Client Relations
Lessons: 22
Client Relations Training Video
What is your Ideal client
Your Service List - What Services To Offer
Different Buyer Types
Acquiring and Keeping Clients
Bidding a Job, Writing Proposals
Bidding a Job: How and What to Charge
Time frames to Book for Services
Selling Scripts - Residential, Commercial
Thank You Gifts
Customer Service
Common Customer Service Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Cold Calling
Introduction to Acquiring and Working With Luxury Clients
Holiday Decorating Proposal Sheet
Sample Proposal Email
Agreement for Plant and Associated Services
Holiday Decorating Invoice
Client Day Sheet
Client Referral Program
Agreement for Holiday Decorating and Associated Services
Quiz - Client Relations

Module 8 - Installs and Take Downs
Lessons: 10
Installing Your Clients Training Video
Installing Your Clients Decor
Take Down Training Video
Taking Down Your Clients Decor
Install/Take Down Supply List
Tool Box and Bring to Job Checklist
Profit sheet for Installs/Take Downs
Storing Your Clients Decor
Homework ~ Installs and Take Downs
Quiz - Installs and Take Downs

Module 9 - Residential Clients
Lessons: 5
Creating a Residential Design Training Video
Create a Residential Design
Residential Design Plan
Homework - Submit a Residential Proposal
Quiz ~ Residential Design

Module 10 - Commercial Clients
Lessons: 2
Commercial Clients Training Video
Introduction to How to Create a Commercial Design

Module 11 - Purchasing Decor & Going to Market
Lessons: 10
Going to Market and Purchasing Wholesale Training Video
Attending Conventions, Gift and Trade Shows
Purchasing Wholesale
Wholesalers
Going to Market
Retail Places to Shop
Don't Over Buy, Don't Under Buy, Buy Exactly What You Need
Purchasing Tips
Shopping For a Client
Top Ten Trends 2026
Top Things to Know Before You Hit Winter Market: Melrose in Focus
Homework ~ What would be your process to shop for a client at market?

Module 12 - Hiring and Managing Team Members
Lessons: 6
Introduction to Hiring and Managing Teams
On boarding Video for My Design Team
Safety Procedures
Ladder Safety
Quiz ~ Safely Procedures
Quiz ~ Ladder Safety

Module 13 - Marketing
Lessons: 5
Introduction to Marketing
Social Media
Marketing 101
Marketing Plan, Outline and Checklist - To Set You Up For Success
Website

Module 14 - Design Homework For Certification
Lessons: 3
Bow Design
Tree Design
Garland

Module 15 - Opportunities to Work with Heather Gaining Real-World Experience
Lessons: 3
Gaining Real-World Experience and Shadowing Heather
Work On the Elves to the Rescue Design Team
Speak at Conferences and Host In-Person Workshops
VIP Weekend Intensive Holiday Design Experiences
Personal Coaching
Designing For Your Clients With Heather's Mentorship
Mentoring Support After Graduation

Module 16 - Schedule Your 1:1 Consultations With Recommended Professionals
Lessons: 4
Recommend Business Professionals

Module 17 - Become a Master Designer
Lessons: 7
Become a Master Designer
Register for Level 2 - Decorate Like a Holiday Pro Business Academy Certification - Certified Advanced Holiday Decorator - Scale to Six Figures
Register for Level 3 - Decorate Like a Holiday Pro Business Academy Certification - Certified Master Holiday Designer
Register For Level 2 - Decorate Like a Holiday Pro - Decorator Academy - Certified Professional Holiday Decorator
Register for Level 3 - Decorate Like a Holiday Pro - Decorator Academy - Advanced Professional Holiday Decorator
In-Person Events Calendar
In-Person Hands On Training and Certification

Module 18 - CDI Affiliate Program
Lessons: 3
Become an CDI Affiliate Partner
How to Make Money As A CDI Affiliate
CDI Referral Program

Module 19 - Decorate Like A Holiday Pro BUSINESS Academy Certification Courses
Lessons: 3
Level 1 - Decorate Like a Holiday Pro Business Academy Certification - Certified Professional Holiday Designer - Your Business Blueprint
Level 2 - Decorate Like a Holiday Pro Business Academy Certification - Certified Advanced Holiday Designer - Scale to Six Figures
Level 3 - Decorate Like a Holiday Pro Business Academy Certification - Certified Master Holiday Designer

Module 20 - Decorate Like A Holiday Pro DECORATING Academy Courses
Lessons: 3
Level 1 Decorate Like a “Holiday” Pro Decorating Academy Certification Certified Holiday Decorator
Level 2 Decorate Like a “Holiday” Pro Decorating Academy Certification Advanced Holiday Decorator
Level 3 Decorate Like a “Holiday” Pro Decorating Academy Certification Master Holiday Decorator
Module 21 - Decorate Your TREE Like A Holiday Pro Certification Courses
Lessons: 3
Level 1 Decorate Your Tree Like A Holiday Pro Certification ~ Certified Christmas Tree Decorator
Level 2 Decorate Your Tree Like A Holiday Pro Certification ~ Certified Advanced Christmas Tree Decorator
Level 3 Decorate Your Tree Like A Holiday Pro ~ Certified Master Christmas Tree Decorator

Module 22 - Graduation
Lessons: 4
Schedule your 1:1 Call With Heather - Coaching Session #2 - Next Steps
You Are Invited! On The Job Training - Work on the Elves to the Rescue Design Crew
Graduation Certificate Part 6

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