A local design duo brings timeless sparkle—and a touch of attitude—to their desert home.

When it comes to Holiday decorating, Eric Jimenez and Garrett Loomis don’t do minimalism. “Christmas is the one time we can go all-out,” Eric says with a grin. “It’s our time to shine.”

And shine they did. For one unforgettable season, the couple—owners of a Scottsdale home decor boutique—turned their North Scottsdale residence, affectionately nicknamed The Manor, into a layered, luminous ode to the holidays. Think four Christmas trees, each with its own personality, plus metallics, pearls, nutcrackers and ornaments the size of bowling balls.

“We want people to walk into our home and feel like they’re in a winter wonderland even though we’re in the desert,” Garrett explains. “Even if it’s 80 degrees outside, you can have a cup of cocoa, and it still feels cozy and special.” 

Each tree in the couple’s home reflects a different facet of their personalities—and their signature mix of classic and contemporary.

The formal dining room, with its marble and soft tones, hosts a white tree swirled with silver ornaments in a modern, elegant style. The formal living room glows with a flocked tree dripping in gold baubles and crystals for a whimsical, fashion-forward effect.

In the family room, the duo celebrate around a traditional green tree anchored by a bold black fireplace—“our cozy, classic moment,” says Garrett. And in the wood-paneled office, vintage ornaments from the 1940s to 1960s bring an old-school touch.

“We wanted the whole house to feel like a mix of eras,” Eric reflects. “A little modern, a little traditional—everything layered together so it feels cohesive and intentional.”

Though their design visions sometimes differ, their collaboration is what gives each project its spark. “We’re opposite, but we make it work,” Eric admits. “Garrett is very traditional, and I’m more wild and crazy. If it were up to me, I would suspend a Christmas tree from the ceiling.”

Garrett laughs, recalling the frequent debates over how much is too much. “We fought over the tree in the formal living room,” he says. “It was sparse with oversized gold orbs and black bows—very Chanel—but we weren’t sure at first. Everyone who saw it said it was their favorite. Our opinions balance each other out. That’s what makes it interesting.”

As professional home flippers, the couple brings an expert’s eye for proportion—one of the biggest mistakes they see in holiday decorating.

“People will have 10-foot ceilings and a 6-foot tree,” Eric says. “No. Put in a 10-foot tree. Go big or go home.Your house can handle it. ”

Layering, he adds, is the secret to creating a lush, magazine-worthy look. “With a dining table, start from the highest point and work your way down so it tiers,” Garrett explains. “Mix materials. Add height and texture. Have fun with it.”

While many of their ideas might feel fashion-forward, their holiday spirit is rooted in nostalgia. “My mom used to decorate everything—even the bathroom towels,” Eric recalls. “Christmas was everywhere.” Garrett grew up back East, where snow and fireplaces defined the season. “We’d drape chandeliers in garlands and light candles with wind guards. That warm, sparkly magic is what I want people to feel when they walk in.”

Their home achieves just that—a timeless blend of black-and-white elegance softened by cream, gold and pearl tones. 

Even their advice for clients nods to Old-World charm with a twist: Take those tired nutcrackers and spray-paint them all white or gold. “It instantly modernizes them,” Eric says. 

SOURCES

• Home accessories and interior decor: Eric Jimenez and Garrett Loomis, Busted 2 Bangin’, Scottsdale, busted2bangin.com.
• Painting: Jay Valentin, Phoenix, mantraartstudio.com.