Christmas Home Tour Sets Multiple Records

by Kathryn Woodruff

The Christmas Home Tour was, once again, an unqualified success from beginning to end! In its seventh year as presenting sponsor, ARC Realty led the way, along with the Christmas Home Tour Committee, chaired by Tricia Naro. Almost 150 volunteers helped with publicity, assembling holiday treats, home hosting and everything else that was required. Let’s celebrate these new records that were set:

• 909 tickets sold

• Over $62,000 raised for scholarships

• $36,250 in sponsorship revenue

We are forever grateful to the generous homeowners who had their homes so beautifully decorated and ready for viewing: Kathryn and Doug Eckert, Wansley and Ryan Griffi n, Bridget and Andrew Patterson,

Jenny and Scott Sobera, and of course, Julie and Beck Taylor.

Anyone who toured surely appreciated each home for its style, amenities and beautiful Christmas decorations, but this tour could also be characterized by some of the comments overheard while touring. “Are those flowers real?” “Did you know the pool was just completed last night?” “I could live on this porch.” “Every room is so spacious!” “I’ve got to buy a few things before I leave.” “What a view of the golf course!” “Are the walls covered in fabric?” “I love the family portrait wall.” “You’ve got to see this ping pong table.” “That violinist was fabulous!”

Regular guests probably noticed a few happy changes this year, mostly at the Samford President’s Home. We were excited to include seven pop-up shoppes in the ballroom, accompanied by the beautiful live music that we have come to expect. And the food, also offered in the ballroom, was a festive combination of packaged goodies and homemade dessert items, plus hot and cold drink options.

Please thank and support our sponsors:

Presenting Sponsor

2022 Christmas Home Tour Committee

Front: Molly McLain, Mary Margaret Yeilding, Jan Service, Amy Hacker, Julie Taylor, Tricia Naro (chair), Cindy Hardy, Karen Carlisle; back: Pam Wood, Julie Davis, Cindy Bembry, Kristen Comer, Sharon Smith; not pictured: Julie Cundiff, Paula Gossett, Christy McKiernan, Becky Neuberger, Sheila Smith, Julia Vasquez

With the tour being such a success and having become a beloved community tradition, all we can say is “Thank you!”—to our sponsors, volunteers, homeowners, pop-up shoppe vendors and guests. Working together, these groups made a significant contribution to the total amount raised since this event premiered in 2011—over $363,000! Now let’s all take a deep breath and get ready for next year! 

Premium Sponsors

Sponsors

Shutterbug, LLC/ Alla & John Lewis

Jeremy Corkern Studio

Mayer Lighting Showroom

Mook Mills Cheese Straws

RD Designs

Ruby Ansley Interiors Inc.

Brandino Brass

David P. Condon, P.C.

The Fresh Market

Hanna’s Garden Shop

Robert F. Henry Tile Company

Rousso Adams Facial Plastic Surgery

Friends

Brian's Flooring & Design

Brookdale University Park

Senior Living Holt AV/Video

Piggly Wiggly Homewood

Royal Cup Coffee & Tea

Thompson’s Frame Factory