Homes in the Willows Area of Salem, Massachusetts, are decked out with Christmas cheer for the 2012 Christmas in Salem Historic House Tours, organized by Neighborhood florists, the Salem Garden Club and the Neighborhood preservation Collection Historic Salem. This place, which overlooks Salem Harbor, is also a popular Halloween destination, but visitors have another reason to visit it at Christmastime.
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Winter White
Style: Dave Engs Flowers; Paula Gaull, New Leaf Redesign
This dining room table overlooks Salem Harbor and contains structures of pale pink roses and white amaryllis.
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The designers stuck with a muted colour palette, using elegant white flowers and ribbons to dress up classic screen spaces, such as this mantel.
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The family’s Christmas tree is put on the outdoor porch, to be appreciated from the foyer and the living area.
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A Nautically Inspired Christmas
Style: Dave Engs Flowers
Sailing fans, these homeowners adorned using ship propellers and their nautical blue and white china. A simple arrangement of carnations, peonies and pinecones constitutes the centerpiece.
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Sparkling, Sophisticated Elegance
Floral layout: Salem Garden Club
This home features subtle tropical accents of fruit and vibrant blossoms.
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A petite arrangement of greens, yellow tomatoes along with a pinecone decorates an antique silver tea set.
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Welcoming Conventional Warmth and Charm
Style: Flowers by Darlene
White roses and hydrangeas, plus a wreath on the mirror, bring the holiday season for this dining area.
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A fruit-inspired mantel garland and wreath take the motif to a fireplace in a small sitting room between the kitchen and living area.
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Mixing Decades: The 1800s Meets the 1950s
Style: Four Seasons Designs
Vintage toys and decorations create a whimsical mood. Under the Christmas tree are games in the 1950s.
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The designer made a wreath from plants located in the homeowners’ seaside yard.
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A trio of windows, each decorated with a candle, illuminates the stairs.
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A Seaside North Pole
Style: Beautiful Things; Kathie Ballou of Ballou Design
A set of decorated vintage skis greets visitors to the home.
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Evergreen arrangements liven up an outdoor work area.
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The porch is adorned with alpine ambiance in your mind.
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Two firewood holders have been packed with wood and adorned with greens and birch.
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Victorian Christmas Style
Style: Flowers by Darlene
A simple vase of red roses and greens leaves a tasteful dining table centerpiece.
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