I want to do a Year in Review post but I today I have to reflect on a joyous Christmas.  We were blessed to celebrate the season with clients, friends and family.  Then, we spent Christmas Eve and Day in the special place in East Tennessee we refer to as “Little Downton”.  Here’s a look at the joys of Christmas with Signature Designs, Tim and Brandt.

The Trees of Christmas

Client Tree in their new Home Office

Client Tree in their Family Room

Client Tree in their Family Room

Interior tree at the Farm

Exterior trees at the Farm

Our tree at the Loft

The tree at Little Downton

Tablescapes of Christmas

Eat, Drink & Be Merry Dinner

Christmas Cheer Cocktail Party

Christmas Eve at Little Downton

Christmas Morning at Little Downton

Christmas Dinner at Little Downton

Michael Boulton Silver Candlelabra

Fresh Cranberry and Lady Apple Centerpiece

 Christmas Treasures

Little Downton Living Room Mantel

Christmas Essentials

Little Downton Library

Little Downton Butler’s Pantry

Baby Jesue in the Berry Bowl

Treasures from around the world

Berry, Baubles and Borrowed Relatives

He Knows…

Yes, Virginia…

So glad this sweet man is happy and healthy!!!

Tim was a good boy…

Nancy was a good girl…

Brandt was a good boy…

…and still lots of gifts under the tree!

Little Downton Chapel illuminated with the joy of Christmas.

Festivus Feastivus

Wally Joe’s Roast Suckling Pig

Porcellino’s Charcuterie

Artisan Cheeses

Beautiful Artisan Cheeses from client

Beef and Tuna Tartare and Deviled Egg Salad with Osetra Caviar

Pumpkin Soup

Winter Fruit Salad

Shrimp and Grits

Goat Cheese, Chutney and Pistachios

Seared Bay Scallops

Oyster Stew

Crown Pork Roast and Chestnut Dressing with Green Bean Casserole, Sweet Potato Souffle, Cranberry Compote, Ambrosia

Fresh Coconut Cake

It really was the most wonderful time on the year.  All the houses were lovely and good times were had by all.  But, most of all love was shared.  Love that overshadows politics. Love that’s not measured by time or distance.  Love that comes with no condition and is returned a hundred times fold.

That’s what Christmas is really all about.

Here’s hoping your Christmas was Merry and Bright and your coming year will be full of Love and Joy!!!