Community Corner
WHS' House Tour Delivers the Joy of Christmas
Imagine a spacious New England country home
whose rooms reflect all the cheer and warmth of the holidays. Throw a log on
the fire to add to the glow.
On Sunday, Dec. 8, you can experience the special magic of a New England
Christmas as part of the Westport Historical Society’s 27th Annual
Holiday House Tour and toast the season at an “Eat, Drink & Be MARry” party
at Terrain, one of Westport’s most imaginative home and garden
retail spaces.
The after-party from 6 to 9 PM will feature hors d’oeuvres prepared by Terrain’s
staff; wine and music; and the chance to bid in live and silent auction on such
fabulous holiday gifts as a trip to Africa and
tickets to the Emmys.
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“This will be the event of the year when it comes to celebrating the holiday
season,” said lifestyle expert Mar Jennings, honorary chair of the event, who
is helping the Historical Society with preparations. “It will be like a Bing
Crosby Christmas special.”
The homes for this year’s tour have been selected to showcase the special
Christmas spirit of New England, and all will
be decked out in designer holiday finery.
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Here’s the glittering lineup:
▪ a magnificent Federal-style home in a park-like setting,
▪ a 6,000-square-foot Adirondack-style log home on a quiet lane,
▪ two beautiful Colonials, one with a touch of Golden Age Hollywood,
the other with a study paneled with reclaimed 18th century chestnut,
▪ and a designer home owned by lifestyle expert, best selling
author and television personality Mar Jennings.
Docents will be available in every open room of the homes to discuss the
décor and design features, and in some cases the designers themselves will be
present to answer questions.
And there’s more. On Jennings’ street there will be a pop-up Terrain
store, carolers in Victorian costume and a lute ensemble, and Mar will be
selling copies of his new book, “Life on Mar’s: Creating Casual Luxury.”
So what are you waiting for? Buy your ticket now! Where else can you see
inside five beautiful homes, gather designer decorating tips, shop, raise a
glass to the holidays in beautiful surroundings and get to chat with TV
personality Mar Jennings.
These two unique holiday events are the Westport Historical Society’s major
fundraiser of the year. All proceeds help it fulfill its mission of presenting
and celebrating history in Westport.
Call the Westport Historical Society at (203) 222-1424 for tickets or
online.
Cost of the Holiday House Tour is $40 for WHS members, $50 for nonmembers,
$55 day of tour, and the Eat, Drink and Be MARry party is $75.