World of Wonder...
by
Sonya M Fitzmaurice
- Friday, December 07, 2012
After decorating our home for the holidays, it was time to surround ourselves in a world of wonder at Skylands Manor 24th Annual Holiday Open House. The estate was decked and dazzled with lights and fanciful decor in every room. An impeccable attention to detail created a spirited visit as we perused at our leisure throughout the manor...
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| The entrance hall and grand staircase decorated with fresh evergreens from the grounds |
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| In the Great Hall, the fairies were hard at work creating seasonal beauty! |
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| A red and white Candyland wreathe sweetens the fireplace |
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| At the far end of the great hall is the tall and colorful "Great Tree" |
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| In the parlor, doors create the theme as passage into a world of wonder |
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| Travel maps cleverly used to decorate creating unique vignettes in the room |
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| Gift wrapped ornaments add charm to the tree |
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| A tree in the Octagonal Hall boasts of the NJ Gardens that all can explore |
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| This little critter is peeking out from inside the snow encrusted tree |
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| Countdown until Christmas |
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| Keys promote passage into a world of wonder |
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| A World of Ice and Snow greet us in the study with the holiday dinner already enjoyed |
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| Recycled icicles created with shredded bubble wrap, styrofoam and lights |
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| Birds Around the World nesting in the library |
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| Nature creates the best dressed presents |
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| The bird's song is free, shared with all and enjoyed in our own backyards |
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| Blue, white and silver bedazzling the dining room with a tree trimmed in silverware! |
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| Such an exquisite breakfast room set to journey back to Christmas morning |
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| A wonderful breakfast with all the tastes and smells of the holiday |
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| Glistening in the back porch is a fantasy of fallen snow |
