"The next time you host for the holidays, imagine more than a thousand people streaming through the front door. But it's OK - a professional designer has decked your halls; and never mind the small talk because trained volunteers will be on hand to answer questions and highlight your home's finer points. You might not even need to attend at all."
""I feel when you have a historic home, you're really the steward of the home, and it's important to share it," said Janice LeBel, who was preparing her 1850 Salem Italianate Victorian for its debut on Historic Salem's Christmas in Salem event, which took place Dec. 6 and 7. The group paired LeBel with Matt Dorman, a local decorator, who spruced up the home with floral arrangements."
"LeBel, a former chair for the event and longtime Historic Salem volunteer, has spent years restoring her home, which maintains many of its original features. Guests on the tour had a rare chance to observe original lighting features, which are Egyptian-revival-style converted gasoliers, period-era woodwork features, and the home's original butler's pantry, pass-through, call buttons, and intercoms. Also still in place are the cabinetry and original copper sink."
Communities around the Commonwealth host annual holiday house tours that open privately owned historic homes to ticketed visitors to benefit local historic preservation. Professional designers decorate homes and trained volunteers guide visitors, answer questions, and highlight architectural and decorative features. Some homeowners partner with local decorators and may not need to attend during tours. Upcoming tours include Marion, Newburyport, and Beverly on Dec. 13 and Beacon Hill on Dec. 14, with Historic Salem's Christmas in Salem on Dec. 6 and 7. Restored homes retain features such as Egyptian-revival-style converted gasoliers, period woodwork, original butler's pantries, call buttons, intercoms, cabinetry, and copper sinks.
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