"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.

The Best Mantel

from Noreen Kloc, Georgia


who will be receiving

A beautiful 11X17 inch Serving Tray from Michael Devine Home.

The Best Christmas Tree

Steve Fuller, Massachusetts 


who will be receiving . . .

A collection of ornaments, hand-selected by me, from Gump's San Francisco.

And in Second Place . . .  


for Table Top

Lori Cropp, Pennsylvania 


for Mantel 

Katie Denham, California 


for Christmas Tree

Mark Sunderland, Georgia 


who will each be receiving . . . 

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