RHOA star Phaedra Parks opens the doors to her $3.7M Atlanta mansion – which boasts four bars – to show off her holiday decorations

ο»ΏPhaedra Parks is gearing up to give her two sons the “best Christmas ever” at her $3.7 million Atlanta mansion, and DailyMailTV got an exclusive look at the holiday decorations and plans.

Parks posed with her two boys, Dylan, six and Ayden, nine in front of the 16ft tree. The family also enjoyed some time together making Christmas cookies and hot chocolate in Parks' huge kitchenParks says she's very hands on in the kitchen and starts cooking three days before Christmas. 'I cook turkey, ham, ribs, pot roast, all the delicious meats, because I am not vegan,' she saidSpeaking exclusively to DailyMailTV, Parks said: 'I began my Christmas decorations the week before Thanksgiving so we were already set. I'm very traditional and I've got a wonderful Christmas decorator extraordinaire, Chavien, he comes in and takes about seven to eight days to decorate the entire house and does wonderful things outside'The former Real Housewives of Atlanta star welcomed cameras into her stunning six-bedroom, ten-bathroom home in the exclusive Buckhead suburb, which spans almost 10,000 square feet. The mansion has been fully decked out for the festive season, thanks to celebrity interior stylist Chavien Shy, who spent eight days transforming the space.

Parks hired celebrity interior stylist Chavien Shy to decorate her home for the holidays and it took him eight days to completeThe Real Housewives of Atlanta alum invited our cameras into the stunning six-bed, ten bath, almost 10,000 sq ft property in the exclusive Buckhead suburb of Atlanta. The house is a feast for the eyes having been fully decked out for the festive seasonThe Real Housewives of Atlanta alum Phaedra Parks has opened the doors to her $3.7 million Atlanta mansion to DailyMailTV to show off her festive holiday decorationsParks, known for her traditional Christmas style, expressed her excitement, saying, “Christmas time is our most favorite time of the year.” She revealed that the decorations include a 16-foot tree, Boxwood dogs fashioned in Burberry, poinsettias throughout the house, and a special tree in her sons’ bedroom decorated with red and white themes.

Parks bought the two acre property three years ago and has carried out extensive renovations. It also has a separate guest house for any tipsy Christmas guests who want to stay overParks added that the champagne and wine will be flowing for guests, served from one of the four bars in the house. As well as the main lounge which boasts high ceilings and a mini grand piano, which Dylan is learning to play, Parks has a terrace level entertainment room which she loves to show offShe added: 'Everybody knows I'm very extravagant and at Christmas time I can be super fabulous with my decorations, with all of my festivities, this is my most favorite time of the year'Parks wore a revealing red satin mini tuxedo dress with a baby doll bottom, accented with a Chanel brooch. 'Christmas time is our most favorite time of the year, the children are excited, I'm excited,' she raved while giving DailyMailTV the grand tourThe holiday spirit extends to the kitchen, where Parks and her sons enjoy making Christmas cookies and hot chocolate. The boys, Dylan and Ayden, are well-traveled, having recently visited Cuba for Dylan’s sixth birthday. This year, Dylan has expressed a desire to visit Paris and Beijing, showing his love for culture and travel.

Parks reveals she and the children saw Nida over Thanksgiving and he may feature in their Christmas celebrations. She said: 'The one thing that will be different about this year is that my son's father is home from being incarcerated, so hopefully he will be able to join us for some of the festivities'And when it comes to being charitable Parks reveals her ex husband Apollo Nida (pictured) is back on the scene after being released from prison for a second time. In June Nida - who had served five years of an eight year sentence for fraud and identity theft - was released early from FCI Fort Dix in New Jersey and moved into a halfway house in Philadelphia where he was expected to stay until the middle of October. But he landed himself in jail again after violating his paroleParks emphasized her role as a hands-on mom, sharing that she starts cooking three days before Christmas. Her menu includes turkey, ham, ribs, pot roast, and all the fixings, reflecting her Southern roots and love for traditional holiday fare.

Parks says her boys have a special tree in their bedroom decorated in red and white with peppermint candies and Rudolph the red nose reindeer decorations. There's also a festive train track running through their room. Pictured: A miniature Christmas Tree stands in Dylan and Aydin's bedroomWhile Parks admits she and her boys live an 'extravagant' life, she says she doesn't want to spoil her kids too much this year. 'It's really not about gift giving for us, it's Christmas every day in our home, my kids really don't want for anything, so during the Christmas season I really make it about family and memories and giving to others and really appreciating what we have as a family,' she saysThe spacious kitchen is the heart of Phaedra Parks's, Atlanta, Georgia home, featuring a waterfall marble dinning table. It is where the reality Bravo TV star enjoys spending time with her childrenDespite the festivities, Parks is mindful of those who may find the holiday season difficult, especially those who have lost loved ones. She makes a point to invite friends who are alone or grieving to her Christmas celebrations, aiming to spread love and joy during what can be a challenging time for many.

Floor to ceiling crystal studded designer emblems Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Chanel are overlaid on mirrored walls opposite the bar in the cozy denAs for 2020 Parks says she's 'super excited'. 'I've got great exciting things coming up, I've got a new TV show, a cosmetic line coming out, a new book series, 2020 is gonna be awesome'As for any love this festive season Parks reveals she's still dating and very much in love with handsome actor Medina Islam who is ten years her junior. As revealed by DailyMailTV Parks has been seeing Islam, the star of Tyler Perry's The Haves and Have Nots on the Oprah Winfrey Network, for almost a year. The 35-year-old 6ft 2in actor and model, who also works in the tech industry as Urban Initiatives Director for Block Chain real estate firm Propy, is originally from Newark, New Jersey