Today, I’m sharing a photo I took last night of a home located in Portsmouth, about 45 minutes from us.
I first became aware of this house about 40 years ago. Having never known the homeowners, I can’t say whether or not the same people have owned it all these years. But I do know that it’s been decorated in a similar fashion since, at least, 1971.
Although I plan to publish posts both tomorrow and on Christmas Day, I realize that many of you will be busy with holiday activities, and won’t have a chance to stop by for a visit.
So, from my family to yours: a very Merry Christmas!
these days of mine 
That is just beautiful! The PERFECT way to decorate with lights. So many places where you see lots of lights, they go ‘overborad’ with the add ons, in my opinion. But this place is just lovely! I’ll be by over the weekend, for sure! But Merry Christmas right back to you!
It looks like a Candycane Christmas, like something out of a child’s storybook.
Thank you for sharing it with us.
Merry Christmas!! MJ
Merry Christmas to you and your family, Dianna…
Beautifully done and festive! I won’t be missing your Christmas Eve or Christmas post but I would love to send you Merry Christmas Wishes from our house to yours Dianna!
Oh that house looks just perfect! I agree with emjayandthem that it looks like a little storybook house and rather magical. It’s nice they can decorate with so many lights and things without getting into the “tacky” department!
Pam
Diane, I will be in Carrollton next week….hope to see you!!
Merry, Merry Christmas to you! I love the lights!
It looks like a winter wonderland!
I love all the lights of the season. This is beautiful.
Merry Christmas,
I had two look twice. It seemed like a Thomas Kinkade painting with all the lights looking so still and peaceful! Beautiful photograph, Dianna.
I know this house! I have also seen it many times, and had forgotten how much I used to love seeing it! Thanks for reminding me, and for sharing your gorgeous photos. I am glad I “found” your blog! Merry Christmas, Dianna, to you and yours. Hope to see you in the new year.
That is SO beautiful. You can see the spirit of the people who live inside, just by looking at those decorations. Thank you so much for sharing. I hope you have a very Merry Christmas, Dianna!
Happy Holidays to you too, Diana!
wow! that’s really beautiful!
Beautiful house and the decorations and lights are done so tastefully and just… perfect!
Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Merry Christmas to you too, Dianne!! I love that house as well, especially the horse, of course! See you Christmas morning!!
I remember this house! It’s on the way to Coleman’s! I’m glad you stopped to take a picture. Beautiful!
This is almost like a “live” Christmas card! You are so clever Dianna to have chosen it to send out your good wishes through cyberspace. Thank you so much for sharing and Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Wow, very pretty! Next time I’m in the area at Christmas time, I will have to get the directions from you:) Thanks for sharing!
Nice picture indeed. Thank You.
Merry Christmas.
DS
So festive yet so tastefully decorated. What a lovely sight! Thanks for sharing it with us. 🙂
These folks have always done an incredible job with their holiday presentations throughout the year .. and they’re always so carefully done – a key. This house & Coleman’s right down the road almost seemed a “double ticket” for Christmas!!
That’s a beautiful decorating job. Thanks for sharing it with us. Merry Christmas!
Very pretty! We don’t have many decorated homes in the country. So, it’s fun to see what others see!
Merry Christmas!
WOW! That is one beautiful house.
Merry Christmas Dianna!!
Beautiful house for Christmas. I am sure I have been pass it before but just do not remember. Thanks for sharing!
A festively magical looking house … so pretty.
Merry Christmas to you and your family … many blessings
for the coming year.
Isadora
Hi: I’m not sure when you will see my comment, but, I wanted to ask if I could get permission to use this photo, https://thesedaysofmine.com/2011/12/23/a-special-house-a-special-wish/, for a new Christmas DVD website. http://www.outrageous-media.com/christmas.html, where I need to do a house photo with our various DVD images inside the windows. Your photo is the right kind of framing for us to be able to photoshop Santa and others inside the windows. Id’ be willing to swap you any of our Christmas DVDs in exchange for permission if that would be desired. Thanks, Jon Hyers
Sorry, Jon Hyers again, I forgot to tick for the email that you replied, my own email is jon.hyers@comcast.net