Thursday, December 17, 2009

Christmas Home Tours and More




Beloved, Will you be Home for the Christmas Holiday? Merry Christmas! Look what a ribbon bow on a wreath can do for an old chair.
Every year I look forward to Christmas Open Houses in the area and this year was no exception. My husband and I went to see four houses, and a Historic Millinery Shop in Alma, Kansas.




Out of respect for the owners' privacy I didn't photograph the interiors of the houses. Sally who was manning the Millinery Shop preserved by the Alma Area Foundation was asked if I could take pictures of what the Millinery Shop was displaying for the 2009 Christmas Home Tours.

She didn't mind. Very gracious. Smile, Sally, Smile. Remember the Hallmark Movie 'Sarah, Plain and Tall'? Sally's quilt was used in the movie. Now that's cozy.
Please join me inside this quaint building.



After we finished our tour we headed over to The American Legion Building for an evening meal of Chilli with Dessert and Drink. It was very good. Visited good 'ole Santa. Took a drive to see the night lights then went back by the Millinery Shop to see it in the dark. Found Alma to be very charming.
Thanks for joining me today and I hope that you have a blessed day,
~Deanna~

5 comments:

Artist at the Old Stone House said...

D,

Wasn't that a pleasant evening!

All of the houses were nicely decorated and fun to visit. And the Chili was very hearty. Kudo's to the group that put on the meal.

Santa looked a little younger than I remember, of course it might be that I am getting older.

Glad that they included the Millenary Shop on the tour. Always interesting to visit historic buildings.

Rg

The Victorian Parlor said...

Wow-the houses are darling and that millinery shop is wonderful! I love hats and wear them whenever I can. It looks like it would be a fun place to visit. Thanks for sharing!

Blessings,

Kim

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Mid-Atlantic Martha said...

Oh I love all the old fashioned Christmas things -- the candles, the hats. This looks like a wonderful tour.

Draffin Bears said...

Hi Deanna,

I enjoyed looking around the Christmas home tours.
The Millinery shop looked delightful.
Thanks for showing us this wonderful tour.

Hugs
Carolyn

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