How to Achieve Luxury Holiday Style on a Budget This Season

ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - The holiday season is fast approaching, bringing fresh opportunities to refresh home decor, build festive family traditions, and prepare spaces for seasonal gatherings.Celebrity event planner and Kali Soul Events founder LaDonna Thomas stopped by ATL Live to discuss current seasonal decorating trends, balancing luxury elements with budget-friendly finds, and designing high-profile holiday displays. Her work includes annual holiday installations across Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport as well as custom holiday designs for private and corporate clients, including basketball icon Shaquille O’Neal.Thomas also previewed her upcoming appearance on the national television series Big Bargain Holiday Showdown, hosted by Olympic figure skater Tara Lipinski. The competition highlights creative holiday transformations under strict budget constraints, testing designers on resourcefulness, craftsmanship, and seasonal flair.HGTV Broadcast Details:Program: Big