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7 Salem Homes Say 'Happy Holidays' With Floral Splendor
Abundant displays by local floral designers ring in the holidays for these historic seaside homes in Massachusetts
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Homes in the Willows neighborhood of Salem, Massachusetts, are decked out with Christmas cheer for the 2012 Christmas in Salem Historic House Tours, organized by local florists, the Salem Garden Club and the community preservation group Historic Salem. This area, which overlooks Salem Harbor, is also a popular Halloween destination, but visitors have a different reason to visit it at Christmastime.
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| Winter White Design: Dave Engs Flowers; Paula Gaull, New Leaf Redesign This dining room table overlooks Salem Harbor and includes arrangements of pale pink roses and white amaryllis. |
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| The designers stuck with a muted color palette, using elegant white flowers and ribbons to dress up classic display spaces, such as this mantel. |
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The family's Christmas tree is placed on the outdoor porch, to be enjoyed from the foyer and the living room.
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| A Nautically Inspired Christmas Design: Dave Engs Flowers Sailing enthusiasts, these homeowners decorated using boat propellers and their nautical blue and white china. A simple arrangement of carnations, peonies and pinecones makes up the centerpiece. |
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Sparkling, Sophisticated Elegance
Floral design: Salem Garden Club
This home features subtle tropical accents of fruit and vibrant flowers.
Floral design: Salem Garden Club
This home features subtle tropical accents of fruit and vibrant flowers.
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| A petite arrangement of greens, yellow berries and a pinecone decorates an antique silver tea set. |
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| Welcoming Traditional Warmth and Charm Design: Flowers by Darlene White roses and hydrangeas, plus a wreath on the mirror, bring the holiday season to this dining room. |
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| A fruit-inspired mantel garland and wreath carry the theme to a fireplace in a small sitting area between the kitchen and living room. |
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Mixing Decades: The 1800s Meets the 1950s
Design: Four Seasons Designs
Vintage ornaments and toys create a whimsical mood. Under the Christmas tree are games from the 1950s.
Design: Four Seasons Designs
Vintage ornaments and toys create a whimsical mood. Under the Christmas tree are games from the 1950s.
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The designer made a wreath from plants found in the homeowners' seaside yard.
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A trio of windows, each decorated with greens and a candle, illuminates the staircase.
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A Seaside North Pole
Design: Beautiful Things; Kathie Ballou of Ballou Design
A pair of decorated vintage skis greets visitors to this home.
Design: Beautiful Things; Kathie Ballou of Ballou Design
A pair of decorated vintage skis greets visitors to this home.
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Evergreen arrangements spruce up an outdoor work area.
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The porch is decorated with alpine ambience in mind.
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| Two firewood holders are neatly packed with wood and decorated with greens and birch. |
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| Victorian Christmas Style Design: Flowers by Darlene A simple vase of red roses and greens makes an elegant dining table centerpiece. See more photos from Christmas in Salem |
Ideabook published on Dec. 21, 2012.
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