Historic Old Northeast Candlelight Tour of Homes

Today was the 14th Annual Historic Old Northeast Candlelight Tour of Homes.  It was my fourth year attending. Every home on the tour this year was not disappointing!

And, since St. Petersburg has recently won the 'distinction' of being the saddest city in America, it's nice for us po folk to have something to bring joy into our humdrum little lives.

We gathered at my place for wine and snacks before heading out.

Tree at the hospitality and checkin location.

Home 1 - built in 1925, renovated in 2010.

The smaller structure on the right was the original garage . . . now a guest house.

Wayne feeling at home in the outside bar and grill!

Home 2 - this one ranked number 2 on my list.  Beautifully furnished and decorated for the holidays!  Built in 1938.

Home 3 - 1924 Craftsman-style

Outside at Home 3

The side garden at Home 3

Home 4  Built in 1932, traditional Colonial-style. Renovated in 2010.  This house has an elevator in it!

Home 4

Homes along the walk . . .

Met up with the Peanuts gang

 Home 5 - Built in 1913.  Wrap around porch had a group of bell ringers for entertainment.

Home along the tour path . . .

Home 6 - Built in 1924.  Traditional Colonial floor plan with a wide central hall on the first floor.

Home 7 - 1918 Craftsman-style bungalow, completely renovated in 2010.

Home 8, my personal favorite.  Built in 1925.  Two additions were added to this home after it was purchased shortly after I moved here 4 years ago.  This home has 5 fireplaces . . . one in the back courtyard.

Home 8 - side window view . . .

This home is always brightly lit for every holiday.

It's a major award!  One block from my apartment.

Lighted porch.  A block from my apartment.

It was a good Tour this year!  All of the homes were beautiful!