Decorating for Christmas at Historic Houses

ISBN-10: 0764338390
ISBN-13: 9780764338397
Category: House & Home
Language: English
Published: 2011
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Limited
Authors: Katharine Kaye McMillan, Patricia Hart McMillan

Description

The beauty of Christmas is displayed through decorated historic homes from around the country. From Virginia to Texas, tour 27 houses and see how history comes alive in a festive way during the holiday season. Learn the traditions of President Lyndon Baines Johnson's family with a trip to "The Texas White House," revisit colonial America with a trip to Colonial Williamsburg, and get decorating tips from professional designers. With more than 300 color images, historic homes ranging from magnificent estates to simple residences offer a variety of styles, tastes, and ideas to inspire your own celebrations. Homemakers, decorators, historians, or anybody who loves the magic of Christmas will appreciate the engaging text and wonderfully decorated interiors.

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