Junior League Holiday House Tour

I am pleased to be a part of the 30 year anniversay of the Holiday House Tour for the Junior League again this year.  Nicole (from Purple Lotus Interiors) and I are once again decorating a bedroom and bathroom for the ``Family Perfect`` home in Ancaster.

The Junior League is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.*

Each year they put on the Holiday House Tour of Distinctive Homes.  If you happened to tour the Burlington house last November you would have seen the "Natural Elegance" concept we created for a guest bedroom and ensuite. 

Our idea was to have a mix of natural, rustic pieces contrasted with with the sparkly elements of the season.  I am posting a few photos to show you what we came up with for these rooms last year.  

The birch branches displayed in a clear vase with sinamay and lights were a favourite idea for many guests.   These had the most impact when located in a dark area of the room. 

Many people commented on the dresser.  The "Believe" letters were surrounded by sinamay and lights, then accented with pinecones and tree ornaments. 

 

We were happy when a photo of our dresser vignette was published in the Burlington Post!

The tour dates this year are November 9 - 11.  Tickets are $25.00 in advance or $30.00 at the door.  If you want to know more please visit the Junior League website at: 

www.juniorleague.ca

I don't know how many of you have had the pleasure of touring the holiday homes for the Junior League in the past.  It truly is a great way to spend an afternoon or evening gathering ideas for the holiday season, as well as supporting a good cause.   Many women make a day of it with their girlfriends, grabbing a bite to eat inbetween stops.  Sounds like a good way to spend time on a cold November day don't you think?

Please come by and say hello when you visit the Ancaster home.  I will be there most of the weekend and would love to hear your feedback!

 Thanks!

 * quote of mission from the Junior League website