Every year, the city of Newport, RI hosts a Holiday Door Decorating Contest as part of its annual Christmas in Newport celebration throughout December. There are various categories including Residential, Restaurant, Bed & Breakfast and Commercial, and in the colonial tradition materials used must be natural.
Fruit, pine cones, various types of garland, fresh and dried flowers are just some of the materials used, although accent pieces are allowable (such as the horn I noted on a restaurant door).
We are long-time Newport fans, and we visit periodically throughout the year although typically in the warmer months. But there is something special about Newport at Christmas, so we went with some visiting family to spend the day. Coincidentally, we parked right around the corner from the Grand Prize Winner of the door competition.
Someone was thinking about me and The Front Door Project, I’m sure! The owner of this door obviously believes in the “more is better” style of decorating, but I am a fan. What do you think?
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My name is Deb Cohen, and I am a lifelong resident of Connecticut, a lover of all things historic and New England, and a realtor who helps buyers and sellers achieve their real estate goals and dreams. When I’m not working, I enjoy life with my husband, our two adult children, and our two rescue pups. Renovating and decorating our historic home, dating to 1800, is another favorite pastime.
At first I wanted to say the decoration was a bit over the top, but the more I look at it, the more I think it works just right as is.
Happy New Year Deb and all the best for 2016 🙂
Thanks Norm!! So glad I got involved with Thursday Doors this year – such a fun group! Happy New Year to you and yours ?
I like it, but two things amaze me: the (except for the one step) absolute symmetry of both your photo and their decorations and that nothing else I can see in the entire house is decorated. We love to drive around at night looking at Christmas decorations. I’m always sad when they’re taken down as they make the long, dark winter evenings and nights so cheerful.
janet
The decorations are definitely very symmetrical! Symmetry makes me happy 🙂 that one step does throw it off though, although it’s funny that I didn’t even notice it until others pointed it out. I will miss the nights too – love the lights! I wonder if this home would have had some pretty lights shining from inside at night time? Maybe their tree! Have a wonderful New Year, Janet – I look forward to more blogging in 2016!
Wow, they like wreaths! In Jackson, close to where I live they have a window contest around this time of year. Wishing you a Happy New Year with many beautiful surprises:)
Yes they certainly do!! Happy New Year to you!!
Wow! What a beauty! I love the stuff above the door! And it knocks me out that there are three steps on one side and four on the other. Why does that knock me out? I couldn’t say, but it does. lol
Too funny Marian! Someone else noticed that and you can’t tell from my pic but this home is on a hill. So the side with more steps is “down the hill” from the side with less! Many of the homes in Newport look like this ?
Gorgeous – over the top, and I love it! Newport is in a class all by itself and this door says it all. Great last door, Deb. Happy New Year. ?
Newport certainly is in a class by itself – such a unique combination of history, architecture, tourism, sailing – a very cool place! Happy New Year to you, too, Judy!!
It’s beautiful. I almost wish they hadn’t done the railing. I wonder what the door by itself would look like. Sill, they put some effort into this. Happy New Year Deb.
I think the door alone would be equally beautiful! Simplicity is good too 🙂 Happy New Year!!