An Estate of This Magnitude, Luxury and Grace

I enjoy looking at images & videos of gorgeous architecture/real estate/houses & their estate grounds. Today, while checking out one of my favorite luxury real estate sites to peruse, Sotheby's, I saw the video for 5799 Sunset Lane, Indianapolis, Indiana 46228 (United States). The images reveal a gorgeous estate that is beautifully landscaped outside, exquisitely designed and luxuriously decorated. I quickly noticed that the pace of the video and the choice of music accompanying the beautiful estate's images are perfect! As I 'toured' this blissful-looking estate I thought, "I'd love to decorate this home for Christmas!" This property is so gorgeous some of it's imagery took my breath away, because they are what I desire for my own dream home!  I hope you enjoy the video tour and see, as paraphrased from the estate's Sotheby's webpage:

This stunningly lovely 5799 Sunset Lane estate and home:

• is a 1930s-era estate
• has received a meticulous renovation (in 1995), 
• is, now, an exquisite and timeless estate
• is a picturesque property that exudes elegance and tranquility
• has extraordinary finishes in each space
• has upper levels containing five bedrooms, including the master retreat 
• a private veranda overlooking the stunning rear yard
• rests on over 3 acres 
• features tennis & pool with pool house, 
• rolling lush gardens 
• a waterfall leading to the stream
• and much, much more greatness 

which makes it, truly, an elegant and tranquil sanctuary within the Washington Township!

Among my favorites spaces and areas of the house and estate are:

• the master retreat's bedroom
• the master retreat's bathroom
• the master retreat's view
• the stone driveway
• the kitchen
• the park-like estate yard/acres
• the tennis court
• the patio/terrace

As I mentioned earlier, this home is one I'd delight in styling with Christmas decor; it's such a gorgeously designed and decorated treasure!  Enjoy!

@EverChristmas/#EverChristmas

Video courtesy of Sotheby's

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Christmas Decor in August!

Hello, Everyone!  It's August, a beautiful month with a royal name.  As I write this post, I can see my gorgeous, evergreen Christmas wreath with beautiful ornaments and battery-operated lights, hanging on my office wall, just beyond my desk.  I've kept it up, beyond December, the traditional season for such decor.  Why do I have this evergreen wreath up, year-round, beyond December?  I keep this evergreen wreath up because I enjoy focusing on the bliss of Christmas, year-round!

Yes, the traditional Christmas season is months away, yet many of us carry the Spirit of Christmas with us every day! Our daily lives have the presence of that uplifting, soothing ambiance because of Christ's Spirit being with us. We have Emmanuel with us.  (He's also identified as the 'God', the 'Universe' & the 'Creator' of the universe, including humans.).  Of course, having the Spirit of Christmas each day means we are kind and charitable at home, at work, in business, as we shop, as we run errands, as we dine out and in all other interactions daily, and every month.  Consequently, living this way brings great joy to others and ourselves!

As in the traditional season/month of December, placing a beautifully-decorated Christmas tree or other evergreens such as a wreath or garland, on display, is a symbol of His 'evergreen', ever-present Spirit. This is why 'Christmas All Year, It's Ever Christmas' resonates with so many people. We are enjoying 'The Gift' of Christ's Spirit, all year, far over and beyond the delightful gifts we receive and give to each other. So, if you all have some form of Christmas decor displayed so that you (and others) can see it and enjoy it all year, we are kindred spirits in this!

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Princess Party Décor Staging

I enjoy staging and decorating my own spaces, immensely. So, when I received the opportunity to re-install staging in the Princess Party Room at the Blu' Bisque Canvas and Pottery Studio in Atlanta, GA, I was delighted! Below, are images of that Princess Party Room before and after the re-install.  

By the way, you may book the Princess Party for parties & events for yourself and/or others!

'BEFORE' Images of the Princess Party Room.

'AFTER' Images of the Princess Party Room.

Image by NAME OF PHOTAGRAPHER

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