Fun on the Christmas Tours

We had a great time Friday evening as part of a group of participants in the local Christmas House Tours.  The tours were a fundraising event by a local interior designer....with a total of $7,500 raised for Santa's Angels PEI.  The buses, tour guides, food and drinks and flowers were all donated by local businesses.  There were four buses in total....with about 180 in all taking part in the tours.

The first two houses we toured...were local B & B establishments.  And while beautiful...most felt these homes were well above the regular folks budget.  The third home was that of a local, well established doctor....and again...very beautiful....and huge.

The third home was my favourite....as it was a home I could relate to.  I wish photos could have been taken...but it was beautifully decorated...not a huge home....but with rooms I could soak in all the beauty.  The dining room....although not huge was gorgeous....three trees....one in the window overlooking the street...and two narrower ones flanking the sides of a lovely, lit china cabinet which held white ironstone.  The kitchen was a dream....rich looking black cabinets with granite counter tops and tile back splash....and a good size island.  The wall oven and counter range were similar to ours....and I really loved the cabinets done in black.   The island was bead board painted a dark turquoise...awesome light fixtures as well.  The lower level was a warm family room, with a comfy sectional...and wood burning stove...and a beautiful decorated tree.

The master bedroom was large (so jealous..lol) with a small, but so functional walk in closet.
Outside, along the walk...the home owner had poured water into star shaped vases with a star cut out.....then froze them and put a small candle in each one to light the walk!

The last home we visited, was Damien's...the designer. And although crowded...we were allowed to take photos....

Yup...that's an upside down Christmas tree...hanging from the ceiling...in the foyer....I'm standing in the second floor hallway to get the photo....notice the snowflakes dancing around the walls...thanks to a projector...and did I mention...this is a real tree....not artificial....

Upon entering, this beautiful scene was to the left...leading into the family room, dining room and kitchen area.  It is an open concept home..

In one area was this adorable collection of nutcrackers....

This was the dining area...which was difficult to get photos...so many people milling about...but it was the light fixture over the table that I am smitten with....

This was my favourite tree of the night....and it's in the master bath...and it's gold...decorate with black accessories....gorgeous!!

The master bedroom...with a wall of draperies behind the bed...and a beautifully decorated tree....

The whole home smelled of fir....which Damien confessed he had dozens and dozens of Scenticals tucked around the house....and it smelled amazing...as if you had a house full of real trees...

Each child's bedroom had their own tree as well....so cute...

Awesome bunk beds....and a tree done in blue...

Such a great boy's room....

Sadly I didn't get into the kitchen area for photos...but it was amazing as well. Branches lined the top of the cabinets...with crystal like icicles hanging from them!  Everything just shimmered!

We had to wrap things up...as the last bus of the night was waiting to do the tour...but it was such a fun night!  We met at 6:00 p.m. and finished up at 10:00 p.m. so it was a a fun filled four hours.  

High winds (again) predicted for tomorrow...but we are missing the rainfall other areas are forecast to receive.  We will need to bring some things in and tuck others out of the wind....it's going to be mild...and the best part...no snow.

Have an awesome day!!