So now that Labor Day has come and gone, and I just finished the Fall Season magazine, it seems OK (maybe?) to publically state that the holiday season around West Cobb is coming quickly! In fact, some of the Holiday Home Tour ticket sales will begin next week. This is my favorite time of year and it seems to go by the fastest with so many things to do! Some events happen so early, they are almost missed. So this post is to let you know about some of the events coming up and how to make sure not to miss them.
2018 Holiday Home Tours
- Last year, the Milton Tour of Homes sold out within minutes. And this year, they are using a ticket lottery system with lottery registration opening on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 between 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Detailed information can be found on their website at http://www.miltongatourofhomes.com/lottery-details.html. This year’s event will be on November 3, 2018 with 15 different tour times.
- The Atlanta Home for the Holidays Showcase Home has been announced and it is 4540 Jett Road NW, Atlanta GA 30327. Twenty designers will transform the home for the holidays and tours will be scheduled from November 15 – December 9, 2018, with hours Thursday-Saturday from 10am-4pm and Sundays from 1pm-4pm. The event benefits Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Check the website for event details and ticket pricing.
- The Marietta Pilgrimmage will again showcase six private homes in the Whitlock Avenue District that will be decorated for the holiday season. Organized by the Marietta Visitors Bureau and Cobb Landmarks & Historical Society, this year will be its 32nd year. On Friday, November 30, the event will kick off with a tickets only, black tie gala – “The Marietta Pilgrimage Tour Gala,” offering an evening of dining, music, and dancing at the Whitlock Inn. No tour homes will be open for the gala. The tour of homes will be held on December 1 and 2 and tickets will range from $25-$35.
- The Virginia Highlands Tour of Homes will also be held December 2 and 3, with tour hours on Saturday from 10am-5pm and Sunday from 11am-4pm. There will also be food tastings both days from 12pm-4pm. There are 8 homes in this year’s tour including a 1920’s English country style home, a recently renovated Colonial Revival home built in 1916, a unique 1925 Cape Dutch home, a restored 1916 bungalow, and an historic building used as a combination art gallery and residence, as well as three other historic homes. Tickets will range from $25-30.
- The 2018 Grant Park Candlelight Tour of Homes will be held on December 8 and 9, from 6pm-10pm. Advance tickets for the 2017 Candlelight Tour of Homes are $20 each through Friday, Dec. 8. Ticket prices increase to $25 each beginning Saturday, Dec. 9.
- The Woodstock Junior Woman’s Club will host it’s 21st Annual Holiday Tour of Homes on November 11 and 12. This year’s event will include 5 homes decorated by 6 designers. The homes are:
- Sprague Home in Overlook at Sixes with design and holiday decor by Dream Design & House and Garden Boutique
- Stratton Home in Overlook at Sixes with design and holiday decor by Juleps Home Decor
- Barnesdale Model at Inwood with design and holiday decor by Disciplined Design
- Woodberry Model at Inwood with design and holiday decor by Affordable Elegance
- Kurtz Home at Woodstock Knoll with design and holiday decor by Ivy Manor Interiors
- Peachtree Garden Club Christmas Home Tour will tour four homes as noted below on Thursday, December 6, from 10am-3pm. Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 at the door.
- 2878 Habersham Road
- 2631 Habersham Road
- 2790 Andrews Drive
- 20 Cherokee Road
- Hoya Home Tour 2018 supports the Harrison High School Foundation and offers the opportunity to tour six homes in West Cobb. The tour will begin at the Harrison High School Learning Commons where you will receive your map to each home. The tour is on Saturday, December 15 from 2pm and 5pm.
New Homes Around West Cobb
These homes offer 10 foot ceilings ready for you to decorate for the holidays!
Decorating Your Home For The Holidays
Think you might want to create your own holiday home tours by having your home professionally decorated for the holidays? Here are some local companies that can help with the decorating:
- Acorn Home & Decorating
3870 Due West Rd. NW
Marietta, GA 30064
Website - Seasonal Designs
Hiram, GA
Website - Lightning Bug Electric
3605 Sandy Plains Road
Marietta, GA 30066
Website
Holiday home tours offer the opportunity to consider new possibilities. If you are looking for a new home, there are still historical homes for sale around West Cobb that you can buy and decorate for the holidays. Contact us to help you with your home search.