32ND ANNUAL HOLIDAY HOMES TOUR

A FESTIVE START TO YOUR HOLIDAY SEASON!

This year’s Holiday Homes Tour celebrates 32 years of spectacular holiday home design! Since its inception in 1986, the tour has featured beautiful private residences decorated for the holidays by professional designers. Visitors return year after year to discover trends in holiday décor and find ideas for their own homes. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit the historic Rancho Buena Vista Adobe. Shop at the Holiday Gift Bazaar where local artisans display and sell one-of-a-kind creations. Enjoy breakfast and lunch from a gourmet food truck.

BUILDING THE DREAM 
This one story beauty was built with every inch in mind. When it was time for retirement, homeowners discovered this new development allowing them to customize all of the home’s interior, and build the retirement home of their dreams. With upgrades like a freestanding tub in the master bathroom, farm sink in the kitchen, Satin Marble kitchen island, Caesarstone quartz countertops, and French doors leading out to the patio, the home has a personal feel throughout. All of the home’s interior finishes and most of the furnishings were selected with the help of professional interior designer Terri Parsons. The outdoor landscape was designed by Nan Sterman, who hosts “A Growing Passion” on KPBS, and includes a beautiful fountain, well shaded areas for relaxing and a vegetable garden fit for the retired couple.
Designer: Janet Frerichs                                                                               Coordinator: Jane Penne-Morse

HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS
Welcome to “Michalowski House”, the 11th of 13 residential program homes owned by TERI Inc., a nonprofit founded in 1980, serving more than 600 individuals with autism and other special needs, and their families. This beautiful home reflects the standard of excellence that each of the TERI homes aspires and adheres to, all the while accommodating individual needs and comforts. The back yard is a wonderful space that encourages social and sensory activity; the layout offers a variety of activities including a trampoline, swings, fire pit, and lovely pool and spa. The house is also equipped with solar panels, supplied by Baker Electric. The fine artwork found throughout are created by TERI artists themselves, making this house really feel like a home.
Designer: Beppie Mostert                                                                                  Coordinator: Debbie Murray

CUSTOMIZING A NEW LIFE
This very special custom built smart home is a part of the Gary Sinise Foundation R.I.S.E. program for wounded veterans. The home demonstrates traditional Spanish style while also incorporating the couple’s eclectic tastes and unique colors throughout. A beautiful arched wooden doorway greets you at the front, immediately commanding your attention. The well-lit interior includes beautiful views visible through the many windows of the home. The open floor plan, hardwood floors throughout, large hallways, extending cupboards, slanted countertops, custom bench in the shower, etc., all lend a hand to making life a little easier for the veteran that resides here. As well as featuring 27 solar panels, the smart home has all of its electronics connected to an app that allows the homeowners to easily control the lighting, sound, and temperature from the touch of a button.
Designer: Jessie Hudson                                                                                       Coordinator: Linda Gibney

AMERICAN TRADITION
This lovely home is nestled in the Vista hills of Buena Creek. The 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 4,000 square foot home has a colonial style look and feel. This home has been beautifully designed and decorated in a traditional style, and has recently gone through an exciting remodel when homeowners decided to enlarge their home to accommodate their growing family. A new guest suite, an additional family room, as well as an updated master bedroom and kitchen were all part of the remodel. While the home boasts of many traditional features, including beams, shiplap ceilings, and European white oak wood plank flooring, it also features modern touches. The classic grey color choices and lighting fixtures found throughout lend themselves to a modern style in design; bringing together the past and the present in home design.
​Designer: Keely Brewer                                                 Coordinators: Diahann Johnson and Lauren Pitkin​

A LESSON IN NORTH COUNTY HISTORY
This lovely home is nestled in the Vista hills of Buena Creek. The 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 4,000 square foot home has a colonial style look and feel. This home has been beautifully designed and decorated in a traditional style, and has recently gone through an exciting remodel when homeowners decided to enlarge their home to accommodate their growing family. A new guest suite, an additional family room, as well as an updated master bedroom and kitchen were all part of the remodel. While the home boasts of many traditional features, including beams, shiplap ceilings, and European white oak wood plank flooring, it also features modern touches. The classic grey color choices and lighting fixtures found throughout lend themselves to a modern style in design; bringing together the past and the present in home design.
Designer: Keely Brewer                                                 Coordinators: Diahann Johnson and Lauren Pitkin

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