Christmas at America's Landmark Houses

About this book

Here is Christmas decorating history architecture and interior design wrapped in one sparkling package. Three-hundred and sixty-three gorgeous inspiring images provide leisurely looks at historic house interiors magically decorated for Christmas. Begin with the Foreword by Christopher Radko famed re-creator of vintage Christmas ornaments. Tour historic holiday homes from Filoli to Colonial Williamsburg and look inside San Antonios most beautiful house--the Spanish Governors Palace. Marvel that a typical ranch-style house was home to two future US presidents a first lady and two governors. Visit the honeymoon home of Bill and Hillary Clinton. Enjoy the modest dwelling of Canadian WW I flying ace Billy Bishop and tour the "castle" of Model A creator Edsel Ford. Some houses Christmas decorations are period correct; others are joyfully current.