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Happy Thanksgiving, Friends! I hope your day is filled with the people you love, turkey, and more things to be thankful for than you can count. As I’m getting ready for the 2023 Christmas Tour on Monday, Nov 27th, I thought you might like to see last year’s home tour. There are lots of ideas and inspiration to use for your Christmas home. Remember to stop back on Monday! Here is a little hint of what to expect this year…

Enjoy last year’s tour!

Welcome to the 2022 StoneGable, Merry And Bright Christmas Home Tour! I’m so glad you are here!

I’m part of the Blogger’s Best Home Tours hosted by Kelly at The Tattered Pew . Kelly has worked tirelessly to put together this Christmas tour of 35+ bloggers’ Holiday homes going on all week long! Today you can visit 7 homes!

If you are coming from Cecilia’s at My Thrift Store Addiction … WELCOME! I’m sure you loved her Christmas home and the way she incorporated beautiful and thrifty items into her decor!

I’m so excited for you to look around our Christmas home and I hope when you leave you will have lots of ideas to use in your home this Holiday season!

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Come on in the front door!

I think a wreath is a happy and hospitable way to welcome anyone who comes to our front door!

Most of the Christmas decor are things I already have. I like to challenge myself to use them in new and interesting ways.

But the wreath… it’s new! Cedar is a very popular green this year, and I am certainly on the cedar bandwagon! I opted not to use a bow on this wreath because it is gathered up at the top with twine. It’s a pretty and casual modern look.

This wreath is huge! So it can easily be seen from the road!

Come on into the foyer!

The heart of our foyer is this long white console table. And I packed it full of Christmas decor this year.

I’m not much of a collector but one thing I just can’t pass up are little trees! The console table holds some of my favorites plus a couple new additions.

You will see lots of little trees scattered throughout our Christmas home.

What do you collect?

One of the questions I get asked every year is how to decorate with what we collect. So this year I wrote a helpful post, DECORATING WITH CHRISTMAS COLLECTIONS . And it has been one of my popular posts so far this year.

In the post, you can see the big difference in how I decorated last year compared to this year.

Did you notice the white and silver reindeer art? I love reindeer. They are adorable! But this reindeer is so majestic I decided to prop him up in the foyer to greet you!

This year I took pictures with lots of lit candles! I took the photos over a three-day period and the last day was so dark and rainy. So I lit some of the candles and enjoyed the ambiance as I took pictures.

On the bottom shelf of the console, you will get a little clue about a color that plays a big part in our Christmas Home this year!

If you love a Christmas home that looks cohesive and has a designer flair then the most important thing you can do is choose a Christmas color palette!

I’ve wanted to use red in my Christmas home for several years but I seemed to default to greens and neutrals which I love.

I decided early that this was the year to add red! A color palette helped me to keep on track. This year’s colors were inspired by last year’s CHRISTMAS MASTER BEDROOM .

I wanted to use the same colors plus a touch of red.

Here is my Christmas color palette this year…

A color palette makes decorating so much easier. You can see a very helpful post, HOW TO CHOOSE A PERFECT CHRISTMAS COLOR PALETTE here .

I think knowing our color palette and the style and feel we want our Christmas homes to radiate gives us a huge head start and makes decorating so much easier and enjoyable.

Let’s walk down our long foyer and head toward the living room.

Let’s take a quick pause by the stairs.

The stairs look a whole lot different than they did last Christmas! This past summer we painted them and added a runner.

They were originally golden oak. Lots and lots of golden oak! Two stories worth of stairs!

The trouble with painting golden oak is the strong and noticeable grain in the wood. My husband and son worked together and found a quite easy fix for making the wood look much smoother! And they used a sprayer to paint the spindles. It was a big project but so worth it!

I’ll share how we transformed our stairs after the first of the year.

Garland on the stairs would be overkill so I opted for greens, ribbons, and vintage-looking Christmas balls.

I also used my favorite battery-operated candles on every other stair. They look so pretty in the evening!

THE LIVING ROOM

THE WHITE BUFFET

The white buffet is the first thing you notice in the living room. And the little upholstered stools too.

I found them earlier this fall and could not resist! I put one on either side of the buffet. I’m a big fan of symmetry! You can see these well-made stools HERE . They come in several colors.

On top of each stool, I added buffalo check pillows and little frosted wreaths (see them HERE ). The wreaths also hang in every window in our home.

I added a bit of red to this end of the living room with the red plaid gifts. I like this wrapping paper because the pattern looks light and airy for a plaid.

On top of the present is my favorite Christmas bow. Here is a post about CHRISTMAS RIBBONS AND BOWS with a little video about how to make these fluffy bows.

On the buffet are a few more Christmas trees from my collection.

Some of my trees, like the little one above, are decades old.

In the center of the buffet, I put together an easy arrangement in a hammered brass bowl.

Arrangements and vignettes are the backbone of my Holiday decor. They are easy to make and can be styled in so many ways!

HOW TO CREATE A HOLIDAY VIGNETTE STEP-BY-STEP will give you lots of ideas for making pretty Christmas arrangements too. And a peek at our Christmas sunroom.

The mantel this year has an asymmetrical garland.

The lit garland was hung using four 3M hooks. Lots of bits and pieces of greens were added to this garland to make it look lush.

I repeated the crisp brown and white ribbon that is also on the tree and on the newel post of the stairs.

I cut the ribbon about 5 feet long to keep making the loops manageable. And then I cut the ends of the ribbon into a classic French V’s.

On a last-minute whim, I added red wooden beads to the garland too!

I hung tree stockings at the short garland end of the mantel along with a few vintage Christmas ornaments.

Can you tell which stockings is mine?

I kept the brown and white pillow on the spindle chair from the fall. I love these pretty little pillows and they worked with my Christmas color palette.

THE COFFEE TABLE

In the middle-ish of the living room is the upholstered coffee table. This year I used a pretty glass mirror as a tray and added some of the smaller trees I collect that light up.

And I added a bit of seeded eucalyptus.

Seeded eucalyptus is much airier and lighter than greens. It lets the reflective beauty and light of the mirror show through.

THE CURLACUE CHEST

The Curlacue chest holds a white porcelain Holy Family.

Behind the little Nativity, I propped a light silhouette picture of Jesus, Mary, Joseph, and the star.

THE CHRISTMAS TREE

This year, like last year, I used our heavily flocked Christmas tree.

I decorated it with mostly white, brown, bronze, and neutral ornaments and ribbons. And I used just a little bit of red too!

I like a tree that is full of things to look at! Ornaments, ribbons, ornaments, berries, and big stems of something pretty!

This is the first year I used a tree collar. It was white so I spray painted it an antique bronze to work with my colors. I’m now a fan! What do you think? Do you like a tree collar or skirt?

I started to wrap some of our gifts to coordinate with our Christmas tree!

Our six little grandchildren (6 and under) could not stop touching the tree! They especially LOVED jingling the jingle bells. And that made it snow all over the floor and they loved that too! And so did I!

I saw the wonder and magic of a Christmas tree through their eyes! Christmas is just so special with grandkids!

Now let’s head to the dining area…

THE DINING AREA

The dining area is on the backside of the Christmas tree! So when we are eating we can see the entire tree from the other side!

I got a new rug for this area. It came yesterday. I took advantage of the early Black Friday sales. I always get indoor/outdoor type rugs in our dining room. They are so much easier to clean up. You can see the new rug HERE .

This Christmas season I kept the decor rather simple.

But simple can be so pretty! I put greens down the center of our table and looped the same brown and white ribbon through them.

And then I added this beautiful Capiz leaf garland (see it HERE on sale now).

A shallow-footed bowl in the center of the table holds seven, ruby red pomegranates.

Well, friends, I have so much more to share with you like our Christmas kitchen…

And our sunroom…

And a couple bedrooms and more!

So stop back next Monday to see part 2 of our 2022 Merry And Bright Christmas Home Tour.

But now, please visit my very dear friend Julie at My Wee Abode . She is a California girl who is creative and one of the nicest people I know! When you stop by tell her I said Hi!

I hope you have enjoyed my tour and have found lots of ideas you can use in your Christmas home.

I’ve created a Christmas e-magazine for you! Make sure to sign up and get your copy!

Bloggers’ Best Holiday Home Tours

This week I am joining some of my blogging friends for the Bloggers’ Best Holiday Home Tours 2022. Thirty-five talented and creative women will be opening their homes up for you to tour all week long. You can visit each Christmas home tour by clicking the links below.

Monday’s Tours

The Tattered Pew // Cottage On Bunker Hill // Stonegable // My Wee Abode

Open Doors Open Hearts // Cottage In The Mitten // My Thrift Store Addiction

Tuesday’s Tours

Midwest Life & Style // She Gave It a Go // Sand Dollar Lane // Bricks n’ Blooms

Pasha Is Home // Robyn’s French Nest // The Ponds Farmhouse

Wednesday’s Tours

Shiplap and Shells // White Arrows Home // This Is Simplicite // White Lilac Farmhouse

Peacock Ridge Farm // Cloches and Lavender // Simply2Moms

Thursday’s Tours

County Road 407 // Country Peony // Eleanor Rose Home // Le Cultivateur

Thistlekey Lane // My Family Thyme // Follow The Yellow Brick Home

Friday’s Tours

Southern Crush At Home // A Life Unfolding // Southern Home and Hospitality // WM Design House

Dabbling and Decorating // Lora Bloomquist // Vintage and Grace Living

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Just beautiful as always! I really love the brown and white ribbon throughout your displays. But I must say, my favorite were the arrangements on your stair posts. Love the sheer and striped ribbon together! So pretty! They deserve a diy post just by themselves. Wishing you a peaceful Christmas and good health. Thank you for all your hard work and sharing it with us!!

Hi Diana, thank you! Right now I have a horrid cold from the grandbabies, so I need a bit of good health! Merry Christmas!

I love your wreath at the front dorr. Did you create it by yourself?

And of course I love your whole decor in the house, too. : – )

Beautiful, as usual. How fortunate that Hobbes allows you to decorate the mantle- my Annie would bring it down faster than I could put it up.

Thanks, Emily! Merry Christmas.

I just love, love following your blog and all the creative ideas, how to and recipes you share. Your Christmas home tour is gorgeous and I have garnered many ideas. Would you please share how you attached the beautiful greens together, or did you use a teardrop swag on your newel post. My stair banister certainly would be an overkill but the greens would be perfect. I certainly could use any tips you would share. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

I used a small cedar garland and folded it in half. I tied it to the bow and then tied the garland to the newel post. I hope this helps. So glad you enjoyed the tour. Merry Christmas, Beverly!

Amazing!!! I love the white and silver deer art on your foyer table. Is that something that is still available?

Hi Cassie, Merry Christmas! The deer art is from a local shop.

Yvonne, everything beautifully elegant as always. In love with the white and silver reindeer art and would love the link to purchase. Have a great holiday season. Helen

Hi Helen, that reindeer is very popular! I found it at a local shop and I don’t have a source. Sorry.

I love your blog and forward to reading each week. Where did you get the baskets on the bottom of your console table and on the Carolina Room near the tree??? Also love the brown color lumbar like Fall pillow, where did you find that one?? So appreciate the links in the Christmas ? articles.

I found it locally, Sorry Sabrina. The lumbar pillows were from Amazon and are not in stock. Things right now are flying off the shelves. So sorry.

Yvonne, your home looks beautiful for the holiday season.

Hi Yvonne! I love your pops of red and your tree is stunning–pinned! You’ve created such a welcoming, festive entry. Wishing you a joyous Christmas season. Blessings, Cecilia @My Thrift Store Addiction

Cecilia, So sweet! Merry Christmas

I just love your elegant Christmas decor ! Where did you get that beautiful round wicker tray under your coffe table I have the same kind of ottoman and was looking for something exactly like that and also what size is it .

I found the basket tray at Wayfair. However, I don’t see it there anymore. Look on Wayfair, they have others you might like, Debbie.

Yvonne, your Christmas decor this year is spot on! It is so perfect, you have inspired me to use red next year.Bless you for sharing your beautiful decor with your followers. Have a wonderful Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

How sweet, Susan! I was surprised at how much I love red in our home.

Really beautiful! Love the color scheme and the nativity vignette is perfection!

Your home is so lovely. Such gorgeous details. So fun hopping with you this week. I adore your mantle decor.

Thank you, Renae.

Your home looks so cozy and inviting for the holidays, Yvonne. I love every detail. Christmas perfection! Happy to be hopping with you this week. Pinned!

Thanks, Jen! Merry Christmas.

Yvonne! Your home is definitely Merry and Bright! You have been blessed with the gift of decorating and curating a beautiful home and it blesses so many besides just your family! Thank you for sharing your home with us and the special touches and memories. I could just hear your grandkids laughing touching the tree and bells! Merry Christmas my friend and thanks for joining the tour!

Oh, Kelly! How sweet! I’m so thrilled to be part of your tour! Beautiful homes, beautiful women.

It’s all beautiful! I especially love the deer picture in your foyer. Like you, I’m not a collector but I do collect trees and deer for my Christmas vignettes. I use those little battery operated mini lights too. They are set to come on a 4:00 and off at 10:00. They lend that magical touch. My colour palette is mostly white with touches of gold and very small additions of red. Looking forward to the rest of your home tour.

Sounds so beautiful!

Beautiful as always!!!

Thank you, Andrea! I loved sharing our home with you!

Loved your tour! It’s always gorgeous!! Thanks so much for all the ideas!

Can you tell me where you found the framed quote “The Lord bless you and keep you”.

Here you go Kay: https://rstyle.me/+asiVZJz4zFnvERel1fh6dg

SOOOOO clean, light, bright and merry – Love everything Yvonne!! Would you mind sharing the source for the beautiful white footed bowl which is holding the pomegranates? LOVE it! Christmas blessings!

Yvonne, your home looks Christmas Beautiful! I love everything about it. I can’t wait to see your post in January about your stair redo. Merry Christmas!

Absolutely gorgeous!!!!

Wow! Your home looks gorgeous for the holiday season. Everything is so elegant and pretty! Love that tree! Pinned.

Thanks, AnnMarie

Your home looks beautiful for the holiday season!

Thanks Kim! Merry Christmas.

Okay… next year, for sure, I want to come at Christmas time! Tanglewood looks amazing, as always. I have to agree, the last minute decision to use the red beads on the mantel was a GREAT idea! And I thought I had a lot of ornaments on my tree! I have to go get my bins out of storage to fill all the ‘holes’ in my tree now! 😉 Can’t wait to see the kitchen and the sunroom… and the bedrooms, as well! LOVE those prints at the end of the counter! Love you, and always love working with you!

Yes, come at Christmastime next year! Lancaster has so much to do!

Merry and bright indeed Yvonne! The red is a big hit this year and I think you found the perfect balance. Everything is lovely and inviting as always. I love the mirror that you used as a tray on the ottoman. I want to try something like that on our round ottoman. Thank you for the inspiration! Happy Christmas!

Thank you Michelle! Merry Christmas!

Very beautiful and unique this yezr.. Some great deas gleamed. Thank you. I did try the link “Making A Bow” for wreath making but got a 404 error..page no longer exists. Hope you can fix that. Thank you

Sorry about that Susan, here you go: https://www.stonegableblog.com/christmas-ribbon-and-bows/

Stunning simplicity. Cozy yet elegant. Perfection! Thanks for sharing ?. I’m in love with the sunroom rug. Did you have it in your other home – do you have a source for it?

Hi! I love that added some color in your rooms. It really refresh’s the decor. Thanks for the tour. I’ll be back to view more?

I think so too! I’m just thinking about what color I can use for winter.

I loved the tour! Where did you find the three Santa-reindeer prints hanging on the wall at the end of your counter?

Hi Cheryl, they are a digital image that I had printed. See them here: https://rstyle.me/+KF99q9LEvHaISec3m95k6w

Beautiful tour, Yvonne! Love how your tree sits between the living and dining area so you can enjoy it all around.

Thanks, Lora. The tree can be seen from almost all of our downstairs rooms.

I love your touch of red throughout and the way you looped the ribbon in your garland! All beautiful!

I noticed you don’t show that beautiful mango bookshelf from this past spring or summer. I am in love with that. Would you be willing to share where you purchased it? I live about an hour away from your area and would love to drive down to the store and shop.

Hi Linda, I loved that bookshelf too. But it was really too big for the foyer so I gave it to a sweet young family. I found it at The Treasure Place in Intercourse. Hope this helps.

Wow Yvonne! Your home looks so beautiful! I adore that mirror! It’s incredible! Merry Christmas!!!

Merry Christmas, Stacy!

Yvonne, Your home looks lovely this Christmas season!! The plaid pillows and touches of red are just the right touch of elegance and added interest. Lovely!!! Thanks for sharing. Can’t wait to see the bedrooms! How do you keep your cat from creating mayhem with your Christmas tree? I heard cats are famous /infamous for climbing into trees. Nancee

Our cat, for some strange reason, has never touched the tree. Fingers crossed that he won’t this year.

I can’t tell you how much you inspire me with your home tours, Yvonne. Every detail is so beautiful from the little trees displayed throughout your gorgeous house to the bowl of pomegranates on the table. I am amazed by your talent when it comes to holiday ribbons. Both your Christmas tree and mantel are just stunning. Happy holidays!

You are just the sweetest, Kim! I feel the same way when I come to visit your home too! Merry Christmas!

You always so do Christmas so beautifully! I love all the pretty touches (especially that reindeer), Merry Christmas to you and your family. xx

Your holiday home is absolutely stunning, Yvonne! I love how elegant, yet cozy and inviting your home is! Your creativity and talent is such an inspiration. I am so happy to be touring with you. Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas!

I’ve always looked forward to your Christmas tours every year, and this one is just as stunning as ever, Yvonne! I LOVE your small touches of red this year. And I’m pinning that mantel garland for sure. It’s gorgeous. Have a very Merry Christmas!!

Merry Christmas, Kate!

Hi Yvonne, I just was curious how you fit the tree in a “ collar “. Would that work with a real tree? It looks like a big planter. Looks lovely! Marianne

Hi Marianne, what a great question. The tree color comes in four parts. They click together with a magnet. You would have to know the measurements of your tree stand and then make sure it fits a collar. This is the first year we used a tree collar and won’t go back! Merry Christmas, Marianne.

Lovely house. So warm and inviting. May I ask where you bought the buffet? Thanks.

Hi Carol, I found it at Wayfair. Sorry, they don’t carry it any longer.

Yvonne, your home is beautifully decorated for the holiday season! Where did you get the silhouette in the frame behind the holy family. I love the idea! Merry Christmas!!

Hi Leslie, I found it here: https://rstyle.me/+jK-zgkNyH3UaY7J3wHhdYg

Your home is so lively, warm and inviting. I love all the white! Hoping you feel better soon so your holiday season is magical. Merry Christmas.

Thanks, Cindy!

Hello, I don’t leave replies often, but I had to reply this time. Your home is absolutely beautiful in all its Christmas decor! You did an amazingly festive job! Love it! Your tree is exquisite, and I like the idea that you used it again this year. All rooms shown are beautiful, and I am looking forward to viewing part two. Merry Christmas!

Thanks so much, Sandi. Merry Christmas.

Yvonne, I have been admiring your beautiful flocked tree for years. We decided to invest in fake tree this year and I’m wondering where you got yours. Would you mind passing on that to me?

Hi Cindy, We love our tree. It’s on the slim side and fits nicely in our living room. Here is is: https://rstyle.me/+8G6EEAomLrRLD18-5Scouw

Wow! There’s so much to love! I am definitely taking some ideas with me: The simple White Mary, Joseph and Jesus figurines with the picture of Bethlehem in the background, and just the perfect votives on each side to give it importance; the white bowl in the kitchen with pomegranates; your kitchen curtains, the understated beauty of your decorating. It’s all so beautiful! Thank you for the tour. I loved it very much.

Sweet Mary, thank you so much! Merry Christmas.

Stunning home tour, I love your style, everything about your decor speaks to my love of classic design.xx

Thank you so much, Janette! Merry Christmas.

Thank you for sharing your Beautiful home! You are so blessed with talent, I’m always in awe.

Merry Christmas. Rose.

Love the white reindeer print sitting on the chest in the foyer. Where did you get it? Do you know if it is still available? Everything is beautiful!

Thank you! I found the Reindeer locally. Sorry, I don’t have a source.

Holiday Home Tours

Every year during the holidays, New Orleanians decorate their homes in the most festive seasonal décor, and some even open their doors for public viewing! Visit New Orleans during the holidays and check out the holiday home tours to experience the magical ambiance of New Orleans homes.

Two local organizations, the Preservation Resource Center and the Patio Planters, conduct New Orleans holiday home tours during select weekends in December. The PRC tours focus on homes in the city’s Garden District and the Patio Planters tours include residences in the French Quarter.

Homes of the Garden District

Tour the interiors and grounds of several stunning private homes all dressed up for the holidays in the historic Garden District brought to you by the Preservation Resource Center. Festivities also include live musical performances, a festive boutique, and more.

Homes of the French Quarter

The Patio Planters Holiday Home Tour is self-guided, featuring several elegant old French Quarter residences, some of which have attractive courtyards and gardens gaily festooned in the spirit of the holidays.

As its name implies, the nonprofit Patio Planters organization is “dedicated to the beautification of the Vieux Carre, mainly from a horticultural point of view” according to its mission statement. Proceeds from the tour go to benefit a major holiday event held on the evening of the tour date –  Caroling in Jackson Square .

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Reader favorites: 10 best historic home tours for the holidays

December 17, 2022 // By 10Best Editors

By 10Best Editors December 17, 2022

Ever wondered how George Washington spent his holidays or how Elvis "decked the halls?" These historic houses – selected as the 10 best by our readers – pull out all the stops for their holiday tours. 

No. 10: Crane House and Historic YWCA - Montclair, New Jersey

Israel Crane built Crane House for his wife in 1796. After a century as the Crane family home, the estate was purchased and transformed into headquarters for the African American YWCA. Visitors can experience the period decorations (designed by the Garden Club of Montclair) and learn about the holidays from the 1700s to the 20th century during a candlelight tour. Visitors can also register for a private tour.

No. 9: Preservation Resource Center Holiday Home Tour - New Orleans, Louisiana

The Preservation Resource Center’s Holiday Home Tour allows participants to tour six stunning properties in New Orleans' Garden District. The festivities include live music, book signings, talks with designers and a boutique featuring local artisans. Those looking to upgrade their tour can purchase tickets for the Enhanced Architectural Experience. 

No. 8: Brucemore - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

During the holiday season, Brucemore in Cedar Rapids, Iowa gets decked with 13 trees, thousand of lights and numerous garlands spread across its four floors. Holiday Mansion Tours take visitors through the historic home to see it as it would have looked for Christmas, including a feast laid out in the dining room, mantle arrangements and other seasonal cheer.

No. 7: Filoli Historic House and Garden - Woodside, California

Filoli was built for prominent San Franciscan William Bowers Bourn and his wife in Woodside, California in 1917. The unusual name was created by combining the first two letters from the keywords of Bourn's credo: “Fight for a just cause; Love your fellow man; Live a good life.” The iconic mansion houses 17th and 18th century English antiques in a rich setting.

During Holidays at Filoli, visitors can stroll the illuminated grounds by night or see the decorated home by day. Snap a photo with Santa on weekends in December.

No. 6: Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum - Norwalk, Connecticut

The historic Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum opens this holiday season with an exhibit featuring a festive holiday dinner party, elegant gowns and historic-era trees. 

No. 5: Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens - Akron, Ohio

Stan Hywet Hall, Akron, Ohio's first and largest National Historic Landmark, is the nation's sixth largest historic home open to the public. The Tudor mansion was built by Goodyear Tire & Rubber co-founder F.A. Seiberling between 1912 and 1915. In 1957, the Seiberling children gifted Stan Hywet to Akron.

On select days throughout the holiday season, Deck the Hall showcases the first floor of the manor house and grounds adorned with nostalgic decorations and more than a million holiday lights.

No. 4: Wildwood Manor House - Toledo, Ohio

This historic Georgian Colonial home, once owned by Toledo philanthropist R.A. Stranahan, is now part of a public park in Toledo. A team of volunteers decorate the 30,000-square-foot estate during Holidays in the Manor House. On select dates, visitors can take a self-guided tour of the home and enjoy a model train exhibit at Metroparks Hall.

No. 3: Meadow Brook Hall - Rochester, Michigan

A National Historic Landmark, Meadow Brook was built by Matilda Dodge Wilson, widow of auto pioneer John Dodge. Constructed in Rochester, Michigan between 1926 and 1929, the 110-room Tudor mansion houses original family art and furnishings. By day, guests can take a self-guided tour of the festively decorated historic grounds or visit at night for Winter Wonder Lights, when the estate transforms into a breathtaking light show featuring music, seasonal treats and holiday magic.

No. 2: The Stetson Mansion - Deland, Florida

One of Florida’s grandest estates, Stetson Mansion was built in 1886 for American hat maker John B. Stetson as his winter retreat. The High Victorian mansion is known for its parquet wood floors and original leaded glass windows. Each holiday season, the mansion is decorated with different trappings sourced from around the world.

No. 1: Graceland - Memphis, Tennessee

"You don’t have to love Elvis to spend an afternoon in his grand house," says 10Best contributor Melanie Reffes. Every year, more than 600,000 people go to Elvis Presley’s former estate in Memphis. The Christmas season at Graceland kicks off with a lighting ceremony mid-November, after which visitors can tour the home decorated for the season with traditional lights, a life-size nativity scene and Santa. Presley family Christmas artifacts are on display during this special time of year.

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Holiday Home Tour 2022

Welcome to our 2022 Holiday Home Tour, this is such a fun time of year and I am so glad you are here! I am beyond honored to be a part of Jennifer Rizzo’s Holiday house walk tradition for so many years now! This year’s Housewalk includes 20 stunning homes, each home is beautiful and unique in its own way!! Some are sharing the whole house while others share just a few rooms, these tours will definitely inspire and bring you joy.  To start the tour from the beginning, click on Jen’s page for Day 1 and continue through all the homes. 

if you’re coming from In My Own Style , welcome! Diane’s home is so warm and welcoming you are going to love the pops of beautiful color used throughout her home.

Welcome to our home and happy holidays!  I can’t believe the kids were 8,6 and 4 when we started this, now they are all almost adults, time flies by, enjoy every minute of it. This year you are going to find a few things missing like a Christmas tree among a few other things.  My husband’s beautiful mother passed away unexpectedly this past Saturday, I was going to pull out of the tour but Jen graciously moved me to Friday so I could be here for my family.  These transitional times in life are hard, really hard and it’s a good reminder to have gratitude, love with all your heart and never take a day for granted. 

This year I sprinkled lots of little gingerbread houses around the house, I found them at Target and the dollar store.  It all started with my Anthropologie-inspired wreath.

I added little pops of gold mixed with green and black to complete the dining room table. 

The beautiful Lilly was a gift to Ray from a dear friend of ours.

As we start walking into the great room I added eucalyptus and my homemade dried orange garland over the mirror. I have a quick tutorial on it if you would like to make your own.

You will never be left alone in this house, that is for sure! 

In the great room, I added my favorite garland and kept the theme of gold and black with a few wooden beads.

I personalized this cute little sled that I found at a thrift store.

You might notice a small change on the banisters, I painted them black a few weeks ago.   I still have the other half to finish where the loft is, once I’m all done I’ll share all the details, no sanding involved!  I added more of my favorite garland with satin ribbon.

The only decorating I did upstairs was in the loft, Abby was happy to be in the pictures. I found this cute light-up wreath at Target. If you missed the loft transformation you can read all about it here.

In the kitchen, I decided to take the elves out that had been in hiding for the past few years, I might have received the side eye from our boys.

Funny story, I hid the elf so well after Christmas was over one year I couldn’t find it the following year so we ended up with 2, oh the trouble those 2 naughty elves caused, I sure miss those days.

I added more greens, trees, and houses to finish up the kitchen.

Every year I go to Home Depot and collect fresh greens for free.  I transferred my mother’s homemade chicken noodle soup recipe to this cutting board and added a sprig of greenery. 

Well, that concludes our Holiday Housewalk 2022, next up is Zevy Joy you do not want to miss her gorgeous home! From the bottom of my heart, thank you for being here!

If you want to see last year’s tour, there are some rooms I shared that I couldn’t share this year like our downstairs bathroom.  It’s currently a cement slab after a leak, yikes.  Hoping we can finish that up before Christmas.

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So beautiful Kristin! The gingerbread houses are so fun and I love how you incorporated them throughout the house. The wreaths in the kitchen are so pretty too! I should pull out our old elf too – I do actually miss those days. lol! I hope you and your family have a magical Christmas season.

Thank you so much Jenn, the only thing I don’t miss is waking up at 3 am forgetting to move the elf lol

Oh I love everything! That fireplace and staircase railing are a showstopper for sure. Happy Holidays and thank you for the beautiful tour.

Thank you so much Julia! xo

Kristin, I’ve been thinking about you all week… I hope Ray is doing okay. I loved visiting today and seeing all your updates. The loft looks so beautiful. I love that sofa. That story about hiding the elf and couldn’t find him cracked me up. Sending you guys lots of love from Michigan!

Thank you Julie, you are so sweet, thinking of you as well, the firsts are so hard. I’ll let Ray know. Wishing you and the family a beautiful Christmas ahead. xo

Your great room and kitchen look lovely, Kristin! Love the ‘gingerbread’ houses, and the wreath is sigh-worthy! Love all the greens, too! And your mantel garland is on sale right now!

Thank you so much, Julie, so happy it’s still on sale! Wishing you a beautiful Christmas season ahead!xo

I knew I’d love it all when I headed over to walk around your home! Merry Christmas Kristin, thank you for sharing!

You are so sweet thank you, Bliss and Merry Christmas!

I cannot believe we’ve been doing these tours for so long! My girls were 11 when we started! I also still put out our elf on the shelf but thankfully, he stays put now!

It’s so crazy, I can’t imagine when the boys will all be gone, potentially it could all happen in the same year with the way their schooling is going. yikes, merry Christmas!

Kristin — I was so sorry to hear about your mother in law. You’ve been on my mind all week. I love your gingerbread touches and pinned them to my holiday board. Sending your family love.

You are so sweet, thank you, Jennifer, definitely a hard time right now but so happy to keep busy and be part of this beautiful tour! Your home is always one of my favorites! XO Kristin

Kristin, I adore your fireplace and mantel. So cozy and festive. Wishing you a wonderful holiday week xx

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Home for the Holidays! 2022 Michigan Holiday Home and Architecture Tours

Want the chance to see some of Michigan’s most celebrated homes dressed up in their holiday finest? Sign up for one of the upcoming holiday home tours around the state. You will have the chance to see some of Michigan’s most coveted residential architecture – much of it historic – and enjoy the festive holiday spirit and unique experiences offered via these tours.

Palmer Woods 2022 Holiday Home Tour & Soirée

Date: Sat, December 3, 2022, 4:30 PM – 11:30 PM EST

Where: Palmer Woods, Seven Mile and Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48203

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/palmer-woods-2022-holiday-home-tour-soiree-tickets-439150660447?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

48th Annual Boston-Edison Holiday Home Tour

Date: Sun, December 11, 2022, 8:00 AM – 5:40 PM EST

Where: Historic Boston-Edison Neighborhood, 2701 Chicago Blvd., Detroit, MI 48206

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/48th-annual-boston-edison-holiday-home-tour-in-pe-tickets-454121358207?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Indian Village Holiday Home Tour and VIP Gala 2022

Date: December 9 (7:00 PM – 11:00 PM) & Dec. 11 (12:00 PM – 5:30 PM), 2022

Where: Historic Indian Village: Frederick K. Stearns House, 8109 E. Jefferson Ave. Detroit, MI 48214

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/indian-village-holiday-home-tour-and-vip-gala-2022-tickets-472354223197

A Ford House Christmas

Dates: November 18 – December 30 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM (Entries every 1/2 hour)

Where: 1100 Lake Shore Road, Grosse Pointe Shores, MI 48236

https://www.fordhouse.org/events/a-ford-house-christmas/

The Homes of the Center Avenue Historic District 2022 Holiday Parlour Tour

Date: Sat, December 3, 2022, 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM EST

Where: Trinity Episcopal Church 815 North Grant Street, Bay City, MI 48708

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-homes-of-the-center-avenue-historic-district-2022-holiday-parlour-tour-tickets-453369519437?fbclid=IwAR1Fl3fP4o50Wx-rTHV4gVPxmy6Xz05s3yZluGhJzqZiK4cCaRBt4aZDztg

Hackley and Hume Houses Holiday Tour

Date: Through December 28, 2022

Where:  Hackley and Hume Historic Site courtyard, 484 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon

https://www.wmta.org/hackley-hume-holiday-tour-dates-announced/

Cadillac Garden Club Holiday Home Tour

Date: Saturday, December 3, 10 AM – 3 PM

Where:  Cadillac, MI (Tickets at Brinks Art & Framing at 112 S. Mitchell, Cadillac)

https://cadillacmichigan.com/event/cadillacs-garden-clubs-holiday-home-tour/

Meadowbrook Hall Holiday Walk

Date: Through December 30, 2022

Where:  Meadowbrook Hall, 350 Estate Drive, Rochester Hills, Michigan, 48309-4481

https://meadowbrookhall.org/holidaywalk/

Alden B. Dow House Holiday Tour

Date: Monday – Saturday at 2 PM, with additional 11 AM tours on Friday and Saturday

Where: 315 Post Street, Midland, MI 48640

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DECEMBER 7 & 8, 2O24 12-5 pm

Dressed in their holiday finery....

Returning on the first full weekend in December, the Holiday Home Tour gives visitors a rare glimpse inside these historic Victorian mansions and townhouses

stylishly dressed for the holidays. 

Children 17 and under are free.

Ticket headquarters is at the Old Louisville Visitors Center in Central Park 1340 S 4th Street Louisville, KY 40208

Every ticket purchase supports the mission of the old louisville neighborhood council and preserves the legacy of the old louisville historic preservation district.    old louisville neighborhood council is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization..

GETTING AROUND

Start the tour at the Old Louisville Visitors Center in Central Park to pick up your ticket/brochure. This is your a dmission to the homes. 

This is a self-paced, easy-walking tour with directional signage along several blocks to the participating homes. Docents will greet you at each house.

There is ample street parking around St. James Court and the perimeter of Central Park as well as side streets. There are also free parking lots marked for the event on Park Avenue, Fourth, and Third Streets. 

Volunteer for a 2.5 hour shift at the Holiday Home Tour and you will receive a free ticket

($35 value) to the event.  If you are able to work more than one shift, you will earn a ticket for each shift, as our thank you. Volunteers are positioned inside each home to welcome attendees and answer questions.

Shifts for each day are 11:45 am – 2:30 pm and 2:15 pm – 5 pm.  

Thank You to Our 2023 Sponsors

Gold level sponsors , michael mawood remax-100, historic 1300 asso ciation, st. james court association, district 6 councilman phillip baker, silver level sponsors, louisville memorial auditorium.

Mary Martin, Semonin Realtor   

Jonathan Klunk, Six Degrees Real Estate      

Treyton Oak Towers      

 Belgravia Court Association  

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South Fourth Street Association 

Third Street Neighborhood Association   

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Toonerville Trolley Neighborhood Association

Bronze Level Sponsors

Limerick louisville association, ouerbacker court association.

Mag Bar and Pizza Donisi

Old Louisville Brewery

In-Kind Sponsors 

Old louisville flower studio, sternberg truck and van rental.

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Thank You to Our Star Supporters

  The Asia Institute-Crane House; Filson Historical Society; Cindee and Mitch Rapp;  Derek Ingrahm; Annie and Greg Likins; Mathieu and Bill Nunery; Linda and Gary Hudson; Sheelah and Chuck Anderson;  Luanne and Ken Maguire; Joan and Felton Williams; Penny and Jed Johnson;  Kate Dittmeier Holm; Deborah and David Stewart; Ann and Hank Triplett;  Karan Chavis and Craig Blakely; Michelle and David James; Elizabeth Kuhn;  Kate and Michael Meador; Joanne and Zane Lockhart; Mollie Whitelaw and Michael Ciminelli; Rick Serpa and Mike Mondia;  Gayle and Herb Warren; Gene and Oliver Winston-Cerrosi; Sherryl and Joseph Impellizerri; Eva and Bob Wessels; Linda and Jim Brooks;  Angela and Justin Elliott; Nancy and Tom Woodcock;  Maria Eckerle; Lois and Robert Powell; Jesse and Teresa Bryan-Lewis; Bill and Becky Medley;   Shawn and Kevin Williams.

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Philadelphia’s longest running holiday tour! The Holiday season is a time to relive cherished traditions, and for Chestnut Hill, there is no better tradition than spending a day enjoying the Holiday House Tour. Our annual tour features the area’s loveliest historic homes decorated inside and out for the holidays. In recent years the tour included a charming cottage, a stately stone colonial, a three story Italianate Victorian, a second empire twin, and a Norman country house. Attendees have the option of riding our event trolley from stop to stop or visiting at their own pace in this self-guided tour. The tour is popular with both visitors and residents of Chestnut Hill, who come every year to discover a variety of dramatic homes while experiencing our neighborhood’s rich architectural heritage. This event is a major fundraiser for the Chestnut Hill Community Association and helps us provide services to our community throughout the year. 

There is no better tradition than spending a day in Chestnut Hill at the Holiday House Tour. Visit six unique, beautifully decorated homes. Expect some surprises along the way–live musical performances, and holiday treats.

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2022 Holiday Homes Tour

The West End Association is excited to have hosted the Holiday Homes Tour on Sunday, December 4th, 2022.  The tour featured a number of West End homes and buildings throughout the neighborhood. Thank you to all who attended, volunteered, and sponsored to make the 2022 tour a great one!

What is the Holiday Homes Tour?

The WEA Holiday Homes Tour, which began in 1976, is a community-developed event that provides access inside historical homes and buildings through the West End neighborhood. Taking place every other year in December, the Holiday Homes Tour also exposes attendees to seasonal decor throughout the neighborhood. Read more about this year’s tour in the October issue of The West Ender .

This event provides the public with the unique opportunity to visit beautifully preserved buildings that maintain architectural styles original to Winston-Salem and date as far back as the 1880s. The WEA is proud to run this event which is known for attracting attendees from across the state of North Carolina.

The Holiday Homes Tour provides financial support to the WEA (via ticket sales and sponsorship opportunities) that are integral to the association’s operations in maintaining the health and well-being of the neighborhood. As a non-profit neighborhood association, public attendance goes a long way in helping the WEA to support the West End and its businesses.

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The WCPL Holiday Home and Door Tours return on Saturday, December 7! 

Holiday Home Tickets go on sale October 15 online and in the library. 

Choose your holiday experience:

The perennially popular Holiday Home Tour will take place on Saturday, Decem ber 7, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm and will showcase eight homes in the Northwest and Southwest quadrants of the Borough decked out for the holidays. Ranging from petite to grand, the homes blend original details with modern updates and display the homeowners’ art, collectibles, and antiques.

Created as a socially distanced replacement for the Holiday Home Tour during the pandemic shutdown of 2020, the famil y-friendly Holiday Door Tour was so popular the library now offers it in addition to the Home Tour! Running from Saturday, December 2 through Sunday, December 17 , this self-guided tour will feature  West Chester doors and porches decorated by their owners in holiday finery. It can be enjoyed at any time of day and by a group of your choice.

NOTE:  This tour does not include entry into homes and is entirely outdoors, self-guided, and at a time of your convenience. 

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All proceeds from the Holiday Tours will benefit West Chester Public Library

and the community it serves.

HolidayHome Tour

Holid ay Home Tour advance tickets are $40 per person and may be purchased in the library or online through December 1. Tickets may be purchased the day of the Tour, Decembe r 2, at the library for $50 each. No tickets (wristbands) or booklets will be mailed this year. When purchasing online you can choose to pick up your wristband and booklet at the library any time before or on the day of the Tour. If you choose to download the booklet, you will still need to pick up your wristband at the library before or on the day of the Tour.

Holiday Door Tour

To attend the Door Tour, make a donation of any size  to the Holiday Door Tour on our donation page. Donors will receive Door Tour maps via email, along with a list of scavenger hunt items to look for among the decorations. Tour-goers can go on any or all of several scavenger hunts for specific items among the decorations in different areas of the borough.

Many Thanks to Our Tour Sponsors

Presenting  sponsor:.

DOUBLE TOUR SPONSORS:

Lance & Caroline Nelson

First Cornerstone Foundation

HOME SPONSORS:

Mary & Stuart Brooks

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Save the 2024 Date!

Fourth ward holiday sip & stroll + home tour december 5, 6 and 7 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. each night, fourth ward holiday sip & stroll .

+ Optional Holiday Home Tours with Upgraded Ticket

Celebrate the season  with a festive outdoor evening stroll through Historic Fourth Ward, beautifully decorated for the holidays! This self-guided, porch-crawl-style tour will include delicious food and cocktail tastings (while they last), seasonal live music, and Ride Charlotte golf cart rides (first-come, first-served) in the most walkable and picturesque Victorian-era heart of the neighborhood.   Want to tour 3 of our most beautiful private homes? Upgrade your ticket to include the Holiday Home Tour!

Due to the range of ticket options, please read thoroughly before purchasing, and review FAQ’s and health & safety protocols at the bottom of this page.

2023 Tour Dates and Times Thursday, Dec 7th:                   5-9 pm Friday, December 8th:             5-9 pm Saturday, December 9th:         5-9 pm

Those who choose to purchase an upgraded ticket will enjoy both the Holiday Sip & Stroll AND interior tours of 3 spectacular private homes, decorated for the season.

Hospitality partners offering complimentary tastings on-site or at their neighborhood restaurants include  1800 Tequila, Assorted Table Wine, Broken Shed Vodka, Be Refreshed Beverage Co., Cheerwine, Herradura Tequila, It’s Poppin’ Gourmet Kettle Korn, Jack Daniel’s, Muddy River Distillery, Pendleton Whiskey, Pizzeria Sapienza, Potts Chocolate, Sea Level, Queen City Grounds, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, and Woodford Reserve. Additional vendors announced soon! Follow us on social media (@fourthwardclt) for updates!

TICKETS: $30-$60

Holiday Sip & Stroll ONLY Ticket Options

NOTE:  The Sip & Stroll is a self-guided, outdoor-only event, with stops located in the Victorian-era heart of the neighborhood. NO interior home tours are provided with this ticket option. If you attended the Sip & Stroll in 2021 and 2022, this event will be similar, though some of the tasting locations and hospitality partners will change to provide variety to tour-goers. 

• Sip & Stroll Day-Specific Tickets ($30)  are valid only for Thursday, Friday OR Saturday; they are valid only on the date for which they are issued.
• Sip & Stroll Flex Tickets ($40)  may be used on the tour date of your choice (Thursday, Friday OR Saturday). Flex tickets are the perfect option for those who want to secure a ticket early and decide later which tour day best fits their schedule.

Holiday Home Tour + Sip & Stroll Ticket Options

Note:  This ticket type allows the holder to participate in the full Sip & Stroll event, as well as tour the interiors of 3 beautiful private homes, decorated for the season.

• Sip & Stroll + Holiday Home Tour Day-Specific Tickets ($45)  are valid only for Thursday, Friday OR Saturday; they are valid only on the date for which they are issued.
• Sip & Stroll + Holiday Home Tour Flex Tickets ($60)  may be used on the tour date of your choice. Flex tickets are the perfect option for those who want to secure a ticket early and decide later which tour day best fits their schedule. While you may only visit each location once, this ticket is great for those who want to split the tour over two or more days (e.g., Sip & Stroll one day/interior home tours the next).

TICKET INSTRUCTIONS

When you arrive at the tour, simply check in at the Ticket Booth at the corner of W. 9th & N. Poplar Streets. Please bring a printed or digital copy of your ticket with you; we will scan your ticket for contact-free check-in. You will then receive your guidebook (required for touring) and you will be on your way!

Upon purchasing a ticket, you will receive a confirmation email from Eventbrite.  Please check the receipt attached to your confirmation email,  to confirm that you have purchased the correct ticket type. The body of the Eventbrite email is confusing!

***Tickets are non-refundable: Friends of Fourth Ward is a non-profit, volunteer-powered organization, and the Holiday Sip & Stroll is a fundraising event for the neighborhood and multiple organizations, including: the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, Voices Raised, Historic Elmwood Pinewood Cemetery, and Charlotte Ballet; for these reasons, we are unable to issue refunds on ticket purchases. However, if we are forced to cancel all or part of the tour due to unforeseen circumstances, we will refund ticket purchases, less ticketing fees. Thank you for understanding!

This event sells out well in advance every year, so buy your tickets early! Tour is rain or shine. 

The Holiday Sip & Stroll is presented by the Friends of Fourth Ward, with support from Gold Sponsors Allen Tate Center City, Assorted Table & Wine Shop, Uptown Charlotte, Ride Charlotte, 102.9 The Lake, and HITS 96.1.

Happy Holidays, and we look forward to seeing you!

Health & Safety Protocols

While we encourage all guests to fully vaccinate, and to wear masks if/when touring home interiors, they are not required at this time. Please note, however, that required safety protocols may change at any time, OR if individual homeowners request masking while touring their private homes.

My ticket appears to be for the wrong date. Can you check it for me or transfer me?

A: Please open the receipt attached to your Eventbrite confirmation email OR scroll all the way to the bottom of your email to find “Order Confirmation.” Either of these methods will more clearly state the valid dates of your tickets. In 99% of cases, guests have in fact purchased tickets for their desired dates, but the Eventbrite confirmation email is confusing. NOTE: the tour takes place from 5-9 pm Thurs, Fri, and Sat. (Dec. 7, 8, 9) ONLY.

I have a ticket. Where do I check in?

A: Our Ticket Booth is located at the corner of W. 9th and N. Poplar Streets. Please check in there to receive your guidebook (required for touring). To expedite check-in, please bring a digital or printed copy of your ticket.

I lost my ticket confirmation. Will I be able to check in?

A: No worries! Simply report to the Ticket Booth at W. 9th & N. Poplar Streets, and we will check you in manually via first and last name.

Is the tour walkable?

A: The tour is walkable and self-guided. You will receive a tour guidebook with all the info necessary to make the most of the tour, and you can go at your own pace.

Are children allowed?

A: While we do not specifically program activities for children, they are welcome to come. Children who cannot be carried require a ticket; please, no strollers in home interiors.

Are dogs allowed?

A: While we LOVE dogs, many of our participating homes have resident dogs, who will be cooped up for the weekend, watching from windows as strangers visit their yards/spaces. In deference to resident dogs’ stress levels, we ask that you leave your furry friends at home.

Where do I park?

A: Limited on-street parking in Fourth Ward is available on a first-come, first-served basis. We recommend ride share services or light rail, to minimize parking issues. The closest light rail stops are at 7th Street Public Market and 9th Street. Please visit this link for additional parking options:  https://uptowncharlotte.com/plan-your-visit/getting-here

2023 Holiday Sip & Stroll Sponsors and Friends

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Allen Tate – Center City Assorted Table Wine 102.9 The Lake Uptown Charlotte Ride Charlotte HITS 96.1

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1800 Tequila Be Refreshed Beverage Co. Broken Shed Vodka Cheerwine Herradura Tequila It’s Poppin’ Gourmet Kettle Korn Jack Daniels Muddy River Distillery Pendleton Whiskey Potts Chocolate Queen City Grounds Pizzeria Sapienza Sea Level Tito’s Handmade Vodka Woodford Reserve

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Welcome to PRC’s 2022 Holiday Home Tour

By Preservation Resource Center November 21, 2022

Tour six stunning private homes and a bonus property in the historic Garden District at PRC’s 47th annual Holiday Home Tour presented by McEnery Residential on December 10 & 11. Click here for tickets and more tour details.

Home for the Holidays. It’s an expression that carries deeper meaning this year as we return to beloved traditions that had been disrupted by the pandemic. One of those traditions is the Preservation Resource Center’s Holiday Home Tour, presented by McEnery Residential , an event that has been a cherished part of holiday celebrations in New Orleans for 47 years. The PRC is thrilled to open the doors once again to private homes in the Garden District as we share in this season of gratitude and joy. We look forward to seeing old friends and meeting new ones at the PRC’s Holiday Home Tour boutique and Holiday Book Festival, all taking place Dec. 10-11 as part of our Holiday Home Tour celebration.

The Holiday Home Tour gives us a chance to again admire the gorgeous historic architecture of the Garden District. This neighborhood boasts magnificent Greek Revival and Italianate mansions, as well as modest homes, including hundreds of shotguns that, too, display incredible craftsmanship. Walking along the brick sidewalks framed by live oaks and iron fences, it’s easy to feel festive and to develop an even deeper appreciation of New Orleans’ historic neighborhoods.

The Garden District began developing around 1832 and was originally incorporated as the City of Lafayette, the seat of Jefferson Parish. The PRC’s Holiday Home Tour was born in 1975 as four homeowners around First Street opened their houses for the inaugural “Candlelight Christmas Celebration.” While the name has changed, the seasonal cheer has not. This event is PRC’s biggest annual fundraiser, and it’s also a time to celebrate the passion we all share for our city’s historic neighborhoods.

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2328 CHESTNUT STREET

Home of Katie & Wendell LeGardeur

1221 first street.

Home of Friends of the PRC

1225 third street.

Home of Beverly Dale

1330 toledano street.

Home of Dr. Troy Scroggins, Jr. & Frank Wilder

3303 coliseum street.

Home of Claudia & Steve Campbell

3311 coliseum street.

Home of Catherine Makk

2343 prytania st., main building at louise s. mcgehee school, patron party.

The Coliseum Square home of Amy & Garrison Neill

Prc’s 47th annual holiday home tour presented by mcenery residential, dec. 10 & 11  •  $40-45 advance sale, $50 day of tour, tour the interiors and grounds of six stunning private homes and one bonus property all dressed up for the holidays in the historic garden district., learn more & buy your tickets today, related articles.

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Let’s celebrate the most giving season of the year with an exclusive event that has a sneak peek preview of the Magical Marketplace during the Sparkle Soirée VIP Reception. Be among the first to see an array of holiday décor, vignettes, themed trees, and baskets galore while enjoying a holiday menu, drinks, music, and dancing. Tickets are limited and have sold out in the past. Open to all residents of Celebration and beyond.

Friday, December 6, 2024

Artisan Park Clubhouse

6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

$125 per person

Holiday Home Tour 2024

The first weekend in December is Holiday Home Tour and Magical Marketplace! This event is a time to enjoy exclusive access inside seasonally decorated homes throughout Celebration and welcome the holiday season. Your ticket to this self-guided tour includes a stop at the Magical Marketplace, which features an array of holiday décor and baskets galore to purchase! The Magical Marketplace will inspire your holiday spirit for decorating and giving as you meander through Stop #1.

December 7 & 8, 2024

Saturday, 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Sunday, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

$25 per person

Community Connections – September 2024

September 16 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm.

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December 4 @ 7:30 pm

Voctave’s 11-member vocal ensemble brings incredible harmonies to favorites from the Disney screen to the Broadway stage. This a cappella sensation [...]

The British Invasion

January 25, 2025 @ 7:00 pm.

The British Invasion has staged more performances and maintained the longest, continuously-running Beatle Show of any Beatle Tribute Act in the business! The [...]

Martini Pop

February 22, 2025 @ 7:00 pm.

This show band combines the personality of the Rat Pack, the harmony of Manhattan Transfer, and the quirky arrangements of Post-Modern [...]

March 8, 2025 @ 7:00 pm

Maintaining a unique innocence about her, the DeLand native laces her shows with a satisfying taste of irresistible charm. You can [...]

April 26, 2025 @ 7:00 pm

LFO is the disappeared Devin Lima, Brad Fischetti, and the late great Rich Cronin. They burst on to the scene in [...]

Tour Schedule

Saturday, Dec 3, 10am – 5pm

Sunday, Dec 4, 10am – 5pm

A 49 year tradition benefiting the Heritage Village at Chestnut Square, a collection of house museums.

Enjoy a collection of beautifully decorated private residences in Historic Downtown McKinney, plus BONUS stops and activities at Chestnut Square.

Tour Ticket

Tour tickets can be used either day, or over both days. Tours are self guided.

Home tour tickets (wrist bands) are good for 1 admission to each private home. Admission requires a wrist band – good either (or both) days. Wrist bands and tour guides will be available for purchase or pick up at Chestnut Square beginning mid November . Or choose to have your tickets mailed to you!

Wrist bands (tickets) are NOT available at homes.

Parking is available on the street, in the public garage at davis on the square and in the common desk mckinney lot adjacent to the north side of chestnut square..

Past Tour Highlights

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🌐 Website: http://www.garibaldicastle.com

🕐 Working hours : around the clock, it is better to come during the day and on weekends in the summer.

💵 Entrance fee / tickets price : free.

🚶 How to get there : the complex is located in the center of the village of Khryashchevka, 40 kilometers from Togliatti and 125 kilometers from Samara ( Castle on the map . To the village of Khryashchevka there is a single suburban bus (minibus) from Togliatti No. 320 (in the daytime approximately every 30 minutes, the cost is 60 rubles). It is best to get here by your own transport or taxi, or buy a ready-made tour.

We advise you to see ready-made excursions around Togliatti, with which it will be much more interesting to get acquainted with the city. You can find and Book Group or individual excursions to Togliatti with reviews on these trusted sites:

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Panorama of Garibaldi Castle