Christmas at Greystone Manor

Hello, friends!  I hope this post finds you relaxing and enjoying the winter. 

A couple of years ago, my family and I went on a tour of the gorgeous Greystone Mansion in Los Angeles.  They host tours year-round, including tours at Christmastime during which the fabulous estate is decorated by local designers as well as their own.  Although Christmas is gone, if you love historic homes, you might enjoy this tour. 

The fabulous 18-acre estate took three years to complete, and cost over 3 million to build, which in 1927, was an astronomical cost!  You can learn about the estate on its page here.

We truly enjoyed meandering through the gardens and rooms of the vast property.  Here are some of the shots I took.  

The outdoor garden.

House façade.  Oh how I love the aged stone and French elements!

Main courtyard and fountain.

Closer.

I love the stonework!

Beautiful patina.

Another courtyard.

Let's go inside.

Fabulous vaulted ceiling with ornate woodwork and a gorgeous chandy.

Love these beautiful windows and all the detail of the panelling.  This was a sun-drenched nook in one of the many bedrooms.  I do love winters in Southern California!

Casement windows!!

An antique fridge in what must have been the servant's kitchen or butler's pantry.

One of the tablescapes presented, with the designer herself also taking in its beauty.

Isn't this a gorgeous tree!!?  Proof positive that a tree can still be stunning yet simple.  A tree that pretty needs little to no emblishments; the tree shines in its own right.

To be honest, it was quite crowded, so it was difficult to snap many pictures that were unencumbered by crowds, and I would have loved to see more Christmas-themed rooms, because to be quite frank, they were pretty sparse.  Overall, I think I would definitely tour again. 

I hope you alll are enjoying the beginning of the new year!

Until next we meet!

--Y

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