Steven is a successful architect who has a hard time getting into the Christmas spirit every year. This year, his family has decided to come stay with him for the holidays and he's feeling overwhelmed. He decides to hire Gretchen, a holiday coordinator who has a reputation for bringing cheer into any home, to help him get his house ready for the holiday season.
Gretchen arrives at Steven's house ready to get to work. She immediately starts decorating, baking, and planning fun holiday activities for the family. Steven is impressed by her dedication to the job, and starts to feel the Christmas spirit rub off on him.
As Gretchen works her magic on the house, she and Steven start to develop a friendship. They bond over their shared love of Christmas, and Steven starts to see Gretchen in a new light. He's attracted to her and starts to wonder if there could be something more between them.
Gretchen has always dreamed of starting her own holiday business, and when a great opportunity presents itself, she starts to question whether she should leave Steven's house and pursue her dream. Steven and Gretchen have to decide what's really important in life – chasing their dreams or finding love.
In the end, Steven realizes that Gretchen has brought more to his life than just holiday cheer. He's fallen in love with her and doesn't want her to leave. Gretchen decides to take a chance on love and stays with Steven. Together, they have a magical Christmas and start planning their future together.