Christmas at Historic Houses
by Patricia Hart McMillan & Katharine Kaye McMillan
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Pub Date Nov 20 2012 | Archive Date Mar 07 2013
Description
History is brought to life in many historic houses, especially at Christmas time, when special decorations help to welcome the social season and visiting guests. Learn history and local customs through this charming book’s lively text and over 400 color photos. Costumed guides interpret Christmas traditions in some of the thirty, specially decorated houses that are featured, from across America. Both magnificent estates and simple residences offer a variety of styles, tastes, and ideas to inspire your own celebrations. See preserved buildings with illuminated gardens, inviting dining halls and stunning interiors. Enjoy the many efforts on display here that help to make the Christmas season a magical time of sharing, caring, and gratitude.
Patricia Hart McMillan is an interior designer, the former editor of a decorating magazine, and author of ten books on decorating. She lives in San Antonio, Texas. Katharine Kaye McMillan is a psychologist, design consultant, and writer who lives in San Antonio, Texas.
Advance Praise
Like Santa's bag, this book is full of good things for lovers of history, architecture, interior design, art and artifacts, and Christmas!
Like Santa's bag, this book is full of good things for lovers of history, architecture, interior design, art and artifacts, and Christmas!
Available Editions
EDITION | Hardcover |
ISBN | 9780764335594 |
PRICE | $45.00 (USD) |