We like to tour the city in December and find the most busily decorated house. We head to the sparkly side of town to observe the lights, snow people, garlands, wreaths, and… the unexpected. See if you can find the snow person in the tree, Rudolph on a bicycle, and the Grinch (hard to miss him!)
Monroe Street Neighborhood
Middleton, West Madison
Most decorated goes to:
North Madison
We may have a winner, for most surprising and funny…
Which is your favorite?
For those of you who celebrate Christmas, have a happy and safe holiday. ¡Olé! –Rebecca
Check out Debbie and Friends’ great pics at Six Word Saturday.
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Oh, I say, what fun! It’s a minority pursuit here in the UK, and we haven’t started yet. I MIGHT think about a tree this weekend.
Happy Christmas, if you’re signing our for the season.
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Thanks, Margaret. No rush, we don’t have our tree up yet but I think today will be the day. Merry Christmas to you!
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So festive! Thanks for sharing your photos.
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Thanks Michele! We had a lot of fun getting in the Christmas spirit between two errands. 🙂
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I grew up in a house resembling the first picture. I don’t know why they don’t build houses like that anymore.
The decorations are just right. Just enough! Simple and welcoming to look at. One sees so much crazy gaudy stuff. People compete to see who can put out the most decorations.
The Grinch is rather naughty. Maybe he needs a nice Grinchess beside him.
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That is a lovely Victorian, lucky you! We were looking for Star Wars crèches and the like, but the decorations are a bit subdued this year. I agree, a Grinchess would be twice as nice! Hood sequel to the book as well 😉
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I am about old enough to have been born in my Victorian house.
I moved away from the small town years ago. Last time I was there was in 1993 I think.
Some time ago I Googled the town and found the house. I should have never done that. It looked all run down and had been repainted an ugly brown. The nice little white picket fence my father made …. gone. Beautiful trees gone.
In fact the whole little town looked like a tornado had hit it…. Which it had several times.
Quit babbling now. 😉 Thanks for allowing me.
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Aw, so sorry about your childhood home, town and the tornadoes. Must have been heartbreaking. Glad you have you memories of how it was.
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Yes, plenty of picture albums too.
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I’m glad for you about that. Things do change so much!
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Rebecca, I see that the snow has arrived just in time for your holiday. Snow this time of year can be a pain if travel is required, but if I have no obligations and can just enjoy the snow at home, it’s wonderful. Our weatherman has raised the possibility for snow for Christmas in our area, but it’s still iffy. We’ll see. BTW, love the snow/treeman. That’s a new one for me. Have a safe, healthy, and fun holiday. ~James
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Yes, we were fortunate to receive at least 8 inches of snow last weekend. Our 11 year old was a big help shoveling, hurrah! Hope you get your snow next week. Yes, the little treeman is quite inspired! Enjoy your celebrations, Rebecca
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Great photos –and I’m jealous of the snow! But I’m confused over a two storey bungalow. Over here the definition of a bungalow is that it’s single storey…. 🙂
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Beautiful photos of your white Christmas!
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Thank you, Rosaliene! Snow’s melting a bit today. We might need more…
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The house with the penguin has my heart…but I might be a bit biased, because penguins are my favorite animal! 😉
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Thanks, Rebecca. That penguin is darn cute 🙂
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so festive, my favourite is Blue Bungalow with Reindeers.
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Thanks, Klara. That is a pretty house and very nicely decorated! Can’t beat reindeer : )
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I love the photos of the tidy vintage houses just as much as the decorations. Thanks for sharing your corner of the world!
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Thanks, Henry. Bungalows are charming and a good size. Glad you like the glimpse of Madison.
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woohoo! Excellent! I love Christmas and people do go all out when decorating! Its so cool!
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Thanks, Carol Anne. You have the real spirit of Christmas, you’re a giver. : )
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Rebecca, your post makes me feel nostalgic for the small town where I lived many years ago. I was a member of an arts group, and my home was part of an annual Christmas art tour. It looked similar to the top Victorian house, but with a glassed-in porch. I loved decorating it for Christmas and this event. My fave in your post is “Brown House Snowpeople Porch Posts”. Thanks for the smiles and memories. 🙂
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Love the design of the blue bungalow!
Hope you and your family have a wonderful festive season and excellent 2021! 🙂
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Thank you, happy holiday season to you and yours as well! A most excellent 2021 full of safe travel and photo opportunities too!
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Hi, Rebecca. Grinch stole the show for me! A wonderful collection.
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Thanks, Patti! The Grinch was a pull over quick I’ve got to get a photo of that one afternoon. 🙂
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These photos are fun. People have been so good at keeping the cheer going in these trying and uncertain times!
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Yes, I love the decorations large and small, they cheer me immensely.
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I have to say it all looks very authentic with the snow 🙂 🙂 Hope you had a nice Christmas, Rebecca, and all the best to you for New Year 🙂 🙂
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We had a very pleasant Christmas, quiet with a bit of Zooming. Looks like our New Year’s will be similar. Happy New Year!
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