A Cozy, Classic Holiday Home on the River

Timeless décor and family traditions along the waterfront.

- Emma Dorsey

The family's "forever home" shines brightest during the holidays.

Designer Ginny Padula’s holiday home in Oceanport, New Jersey, embodies her signature timeless style, filled with heartfelt touches of Christmas throughout every corner, from the festive tabletop to even the laundry room.

Plaid pillows and blankets collected through the years make the family room instantly cozy.

With silver collected over decades, mismatched plaids and tartans, and family tableware passed down through generations, Ginny's home is a lively gathering place for both her immediate and extended family. It is a cozy, sophisticated, and always welcoming holiday retreat.

For more than three decades, Ginny and her husband, Lou, have built a life full of family, friends, and traditions. Married for 35 years, they raised two sons, Vincent and Dominic, who are now beginning families of their own. she shares proudly.

Lou owns a custom home building business, while she runs an interior design studio and retail shop. Together, they have always made their home the gathering place. Growing up, our boys always had a house full of friends. My family always seems to gather at our home for almost all the holidays."

A favorite spot to curl up with a blanket and a holiday candle, comfort and connection at the heart of the home.