winter wonderland
aldik home’s
Christmas
in California By Beth Cone Kramer Photographed By Marvin Steindler
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Calabasas Style
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hen November temperatures in Calabasas hover in the 70s, we might dream of a convertible drive along Pacific Coast Highway instead of sugar plum fairies. But when we get into the holiday spirit, let Aldik Home get you in the mood for a cozy Thanksgiving or dazzling Christmas season. From October through January, Aldik Home’s 24,000 square-foot showroom is transformed into a winter wonderland of thousands of exquisite ornaments, artificial Christmas trees, beautiful ribbons, holiday décor and foliage. Aldik Home’s design staff decorates and displays more than 60 Christmas trees to inspire Noël fervor in the most ardent of summer lovers. Aldik Home has been a Southern California tradition for more than 60 years, when Richard
Gold founded Aldik Home to provide the highest quality of artificial foliage and flowers. The company transitioned from plastics to silk and became one of the top importers of silk flowers worldwide. “Silk flowers are an underestimated design element,” said Aldik Home President Larry Gold, Richard’s son. “Not many people realize their potential for creating décor that is both beautiful and welcoming. A beautiful floral arrangement or custom artificial tree can do more for a home’s décor than even new furniture can, at a fraction of the cost. Here at Aldik Home, we love to inspire customers with our passion for beautiful silk floral and accessories.” The design team at Aldik Home works with customers to create custom silk floral arrangements and trees with no extra design charge. During the holiday season, stroll through the