{"product_id":"christmas-decorations-from-williamsburg-holiday-guide","title":"Christmas Decorations From Williamsburg Holiday Decorating Book","description":"\u003ch3\u003eTraditional Colonial Holiday Crafts, Wreaths, Recipes \u0026amp; Seasonal Decorating Ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 22px 0 20px 0; padding: 8px 14px 6px 14px; border-left: 3px solid #334FB4; background-color: #f8faff;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #334fb4; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.2px;\"\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColonial Williamsburg publications have long been prized by decorators, gardeners, and history enthusiasts for their ability to blend practical instruction with traditional American design.\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Christmas Decorations From Williamsburg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e captures the timeless holiday style that made Williamsburg famous—fresh greenery, fruit arrangements, wreaths, swags, table displays, and seasonal entertaining inspired by eighteenth-century traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRichly illustrated with full-color photography and detailed instructions, it remains a valuable sourcebook for anyone seeking a classic, natural approach to Christmas decorating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring the beauty and warmth of a traditional Williamsburg Christmas into your home with \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChristmas Decorations From Williamsburg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eSusan Hight Rountree\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished by the \u003cstrong\u003eColonial Williamsburg Foundation\u003c\/strong\u003e, this beautifully illustrated guide showcases the festive decorations and holiday traditions that have become synonymous with Williamsburg's celebrated Christmas season. Featuring stunning color photography by \u003cstrong\u003eDavid M. Doody \u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003eTom Green\u003c\/strong\u003e, along with twenty-seven charming illustrations by\u003cstrong\u003e Elizabeth Hundley Babb\u003c\/strong\u003e, the book offers inspiration for both traditional and contemporary holiday decorating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural materials including fresh greenery, pinecones, berries, fruits, nuts, herbs, and dried botanicals are combined in ways that reflect both colonial traditions and modern decorating tastes. Detailed instructions and step-by-step projects for creating:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWreaths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGarland and roping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTable centerpieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMantel decorations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindow displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTopiaries and cone trees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKissing balls and fruit arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to decorating projects, the book \u003cstrong\u003eincludes festive recipes and entertaining ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e that reflect the hospitality and charm associated with Colonial Williamsburg's holiday celebrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether displayed on a coffee table, used as a decorating reference, or given as a holiday gift, this volume remains one of the most attractive Williamsburg Christmas guides ever published.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 22px 0 14px 0; padding: 8px 14px 6px 14px; border-left: 3px solid #6A7A8A; background-color: #f4f6f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #4a5560; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.2px; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eHistorical Note: The Williamsburg Christmas Tradition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3258\" data-end=\"3598\"\u003eFor decades, Colonial Williamsburg has been celebrated for its distinctive Christmas decorations inspired by eighteenth-century traditions. Rather than relying on manufactured ornaments, Williamsburg decorators popularized the use of natural materials such as fruits, pinecones, magnolia leaves, greenery, herbs, berries, and dried flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3600\" data-end=\"3803\"\u003eThese displays became so influential that \"Williamsburg style\" evolved into its own decorating movement, inspiring countless books, magazine articles, and holiday home tours throughout the United States. Today, many of the decorating techniques featured in this book continue to influence traditional American Christmas decorating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3412\" data-end=\"3426\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1991 copyright, Fifth Printing 1996. Evergreen cloth hardcover with gold embossed spine lettering and original dust jacket. Both book and jacket remain in excellent condition with only minimal signs of handling. Pages are clean and bright, binding is tight, and the full-color photographs remain vivid throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 20px 0 20px 0; padding: 10px 14px 8px 14px; border-left: 3px solid #9C8F81; background-color: #f4efea;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #6e6258; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.2px;\"\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3985\" data-end=\"4313\"\u003eSusan Hight Rountree is an American author, designer, and educator known for her work with Colonial Williamsburg and her books on decorating, entertaining, gardening, and miniatures. Drawing upon her background in art history and design, she became known for making historical decorating techniques accessible to modern readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4315\" data-end=\"4636\"\u003eHer books emphasize creativity, practicality, and the use of natural materials, encouraging readers to create beautiful seasonal displays without excessive expense. Through her association with Colonial Williamsburg, she helped introduce generations of readers to traditional American decorative arts and holiday customs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Biographies, Reference Books, Textbooks and Educational Materials\" href=\"https:\/\/thetownhouseantiques.com\/collections\/reference-instruction-books-field-guides\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eBiographies \u0026amp; Reference Books\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003efor more Christmas decorating and entertaining books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Colonial Williamsburg Foundation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43351385604163,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0114\/3262\/4186\/files\/ChristmasfromWilliamsburg016.jpg?v=1780873817","url":"https:\/\/thetownhouseantiques.com\/products\/christmas-decorations-from-williamsburg-holiday-guide","provider":"The Townhouse Antiques \u0026 Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}