"The Envelope Please . . . "
Greetings,
Well y'all . . . it's been another great year of our annual Holiday Decorating Contest. All combined, we had over 200 entries from all over the country - and a few from around the world. It has honestly been one of the best parts of my day - seeing everyones creativity - and sensing the great joy that you all take in celebrating the holiday season with great style.
But you've not stopped by today to listen to me prattle on . . . you've all come to see who our winners are. But firstly - let me thank our judging panel. I think we all know what a difficult job it was to determine a winner. So a big tartan 'thank you' to : Grant Gibson, Megan Arquette, Tobi Fairley, Ronda Carman, Michael Devine, and Kathryn Greeley.
Even though it's kind of an awards show - I decided not to make you suffer through any opening dance number by the "SMW Design Dancers" . . . so let's just get right to the announcements . . .
*drum roll . . . . *
The Best Dining Table
from Jennings & Gates, Virginia
who will be receiving
An autographed copy of Kathryn Greeley's beautiful new book, The Collected Table.
A beautiful 11X17 inch Serving Tray from Michael Devine Home.
A collection of ornaments, hand-selected by me, from Gump's San Francisco.
The Holiday Scented Candle, from Ralph Lauren.
A big plaid congratulations to the winners . . . and a huge 'thank you' from me to everyone who participated, and commented, and generally shared in my delight to seeing these beautiful spaces.
Cheers,
Scot
Comments
Thank you to the judges for selecting my tree and to Scot for hosting the contest!Congratulations to the other winners and runners-up. There were some really wonderful submissions.
Happy holidays to everyone!
Steve
Teresa
xoxo
I´m proud, just to see one of my photos in your blog :)
Have a nice Christmas and a Happy New Year
Best wishes to all for a very joyous Christmas and Prosperous New Year!
Many thanks!
Katie Denham
Loved seeing them all.....and some of my faves won, so I am excited about that!!
Great job everyone!
Great choices in who won.
And thanks again for posting one of my trees on your blog. It was such an honor!!
Warmly,
Debbie
Merry merry to all
~Lauren
S
The very best things I find about blogging is the mutual support and inspiration!
Well done!
We had our first year with grandchildren for many years
so we were on vacation the week before Christmas!
If you have another contest next year......we might enter!
Such a wonderful inspiration!
Merry Christmas!
LOve your house....love your blog!!
and loved meeting you at at the San Francisco Antiques Show!
Merry Christmas!
Penelope