Where in the World Isn't Bob Saget?

[JenniferS]

Was that the one with the irises?

This one:


These rooms are pretty egregious too:

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

OK - possibly a really dumb question - If you're invited to a "holiday get together that lists the time as 5 - 8 pm, do you assume it's a dinner party?

I would assume there would be food but not necessarily a full meal.

Plus, excellent pictures of the mansion. That nativity was neat to see.

 

[Nemo14]

This one:
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These rooms are pretty egregious too:
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Yes that's the one, but I find that second one even worse.

 

[Nemo14]

These were pretty atrocious too...

*hires a new decorator*

 

[Pixieish]

These were pretty atrocious too...

*hires a new decorator*

What is it with the super wealthy totally overdoing it with wallpaper?!? My MIL is a wanna-be wealthy person and she does the same thing because she thinks it's "in". GAG.

 

[JenniferS]

These were pretty atrocious too...

*hires a new decorator*

It’s got a Home Alone vibe, though.

 

[Tick Tock]

It’s got a Home Alone vibe, though.

If Kevin married the Queen Of Hearts...

 

[trr1]

December 12

• National Ambrosia Day
• National Ding-a-Ling Day
• Gingerbread House Day
• Poinsettia Day
• Chanukah Begins – Changes Annually

 

[trr1]

 

[MinnieM123]

The Nativity was too large to fit in one picture - the detail to it was amazing.

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Wow, that Nativity set is so intricate and gorgeous. Really glad you took the time to photograph it in sections to do it justice.

 

[MinnieM123]

I love to peek out the windows and pretend ...

Nah, you gotta go big or go home. I've stood at the top of the exquisite grand staircase over in The Breakers, and pretended the (other tour groups downstairs) were waiting for my "entrance" down the stairs!

OK - possibly a really dumb question - If you're invited to a "holiday get together that lists the time as 5 - 8 pm, do you assume it's a dinner party?

The giveaway here is "get together" not dinner. So I agree with others--hors d'oeuvres, finger foods, desserts, drinks. Sounds like a cocktail party to me.-- maybe people don't announce it that way anymore.

Oh, back to the mansions for a moment -- I also love the "smaller" ones that don't get nearly the hype. Some of my favorites down there are Chateau Sur Mer, Chepstow, and Kingscote. And the Isaac Bell House (1883) is one of the best (still surviving) shingle style architectural homes in the U.S. The indoor woodwork of master craftsmen is something to behold. (All the above are seasonal and probably won't open again until the spring---I highly recommend all of them for your bucket list.)

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

If Kevin married the Queen Of Hearts...

Funny, we are watching Home Alone right now.

 

[JenniferS]

Funny, we are watching Home Alone right now.

I wish I were.

Not on NetFlix, and I’m not paying $4.99 on ROD.

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

I wish I were.

Not on NetFlix, and I’m not paying $4.99 on ROD.

It was on the Freeform (old ABC family channel) a couple weeks ago and I recorded it. We are taking a ~20 minute break from it now though, the hockey game started.

 

[Nemo14]

So the "get together" was actually quite nice - lots of food, but more casual than a dinner party.

 

[JenniferS]

So the "get together" was actually quite nice - lots of food, but more casual than a dinner party.

What’s up with my dessert?

 

[PUSH]

So the "get together" was actually quite nice - lots of food, but more casual than a dinner party.

I'm assuming you brought us leftovers?

 

[JenniferS]

Fresh Off the Boat was Titanic-themed tonight. Plus it was a pyjama day, so ... double score!

 

[Nemo14]

What’s up with my dessert?

Patience!

 

[NYwdwfan]

I am right on the edge of a massive foot cramp. Could go away or could have me curled up in a ball cursing the worst of curses. The suspense is killing me.