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Craig Conover, from Bravo’s hit reality series, Southern Charm and co-founder of sewing lifestyle brand, Sewing Down South is the Omaha Holiday Boutique celebrity guest! Get to know Craig before you meet him in Omaha this November. 

First off, congratulations on your ever-expanding empire – you not only bring so much joy into your creations, but your mark is being made in the world of podcasting, reality TV, retail, you’re an attorney, and you’re now an author. How do you balance all of this?

I’ve learned that it is extremely important to surround yourself with a great team—people who are excellent problem-solvers, who push you to do more, and who are fun to work with. I can’t say I have a perfect balance, but I do have a strong support network of family, friends, and staff who complement each other, even when things get stressful, especially around the holidays.

You began sewing in your seventh grade home economics class – can you share with us some of the other teachers in your life that have inspired you?

Yes, as I shared in more detail in my book, Pillow Talk, Mrs. Hurley was my home economics teacher who instilled in me the joy and satisfaction of creating something with my hands. I was fortunate to have a teacher like Mrs. Hurley, who provided a safe space for me to explore my passions. A shout-out to all the teachers who inspire kids each day to try something new!

What season is most inspiring for you and why?

I’m at a HUGE holiday boutique—how can I not say Christmas!?"

Solve this mystery for once-and-for-all – how many pillows on a bed is too much?

[Laughing] You can never have too many pillows! Since pillows are easy to decorate with, I always feel like you can transform a room based on your pillows, reflecting your mood or the season. Seriously, never underestimate the power of pillows

Share with us some advice on decorating living rooms for the holiday season – does it all start with the tree?

What’s your favorite holiday movie to watch?

I’m a sucker for a great holiday movie, especially the Christmas movies on the Hallmark Channel. In fact, I’d love to be a Hallmark Christmas movie - that would be so much fun!

What’s something on your Christmas wish list that your fans would be surprised to hear about?

For my fans that follow me on social media, you’ve seen that I have gotten a lot more active in gardening, beekeeping and general outdoor yard work. I’ve accumulated so many tools that I need a simple tool shed to organize all my gardening equipment.

Any plans to bring a Sewing Down South store to Nebraska?

We recently opened a new store in Nashville, Tennessee—our first location outside of our flagship store in Charleston, SC. We’ve received such a wonderful response from our Sewing Down South fans in Nebraska that we may have to put Omaha on our shortlist for potential new stores. I’d love to chat with everyone at the show about why Omaha should be the next location for us!

Are you done with your Christmas shopping?

I love getting my Christmas shopping started early, so even in the summertime, I casually look for the perfect gifts. I usually have the bulk of my shopping done well in advance, and then I spend the final few weeks before Christmas searching for little surprise gifts. This way, I can enjoy the Christmas season more, without the pressure of last-minute shopping just days before the holiday. I’m sure I’ll find a gift or two while walking the floor during the show.

Anything else you’d like to share with your Omaha fans?

I’m so excited to meet everyone at the show! I’ve had this event circled on my calendar for months. I wish I could stay for the entire duration to explore all the aisles, take in the wonderful items, and share in the Christmas cheer!

Sleigh the holiday season at Omaha Holiday Boutique at CHI Health Center bringing 3 festive days of shopping, entertainment and holiday cheer – and snap a selfie with Craig Conover. We can’t wait to see YOU and your friends.