Judges said: “This classic historic home is appropriately adorned with beautiful classic garland, wreaths and red ribbons, harkening back to yesteryear.” Photo by Ken Moore.
Winners of Herndon’s “Dress Up for the Holidays” contest added more holiday cheer to the light displays already on their roofs, yards and trees with their responses.
“I think you won,” said Chris Carlisi. Nanette Carlisi immediately placed her winning sign on the front lawn.
“Yay, yay, yay,” said Katie Blair.
“I couldn’t resist this year,” said Richard Lally, who added a Star Wars “Peace, Hope and Droid” to Disney characters in his front yard.
“Why didn’t you come at Halloween,” said Glenn Gardner.
“I just wanted it to be pretty,” said Patty Kelly.
“People are happy when we come to their doors,” said Barbara Glakas, of Herndon’s Cultivating Community Initiative project.
“They love it,” said Mercia Hobson.
“It’s great when there are children at the door because they jump up and down,” said Glakas.
Judges from Herndon’s Cultivating Community Initiative included arborist John Dudzinsky, who drove while Glakas, Hobson and Sharon McKenney spent three hours examining 4.2 miles of lighting display aesthetics around the Town. The judging took place on Monday, Dec. 14.
Glakas, of the Historical Society, offered insight into Herndon’s history.
Judges used their artist eyes, looking at balance, aesthetic, use of color, even negative space.
They noticed one neighbor who lit the tree roots on his yard.
They noticed laser lighting on another. “It looks like cupcake sprinkles,” said Hobson.
“I may be dating myself, but to me it looks like a disco,” said McKenney.
“I credit anyone who puts up lights. It’s a lot of work,” said Hobson.
The morning after, Hobson said, “two things would have made the evening even more perfect: snow and a horse drawn sleigh.”
Winning Houses
755 Grace Street – “New England Tradition”
“A picturesque New England style 1920s era house, with beautiful white lights and wreaths, perfectly accenting the deep blue color of this home.”
1302 Summerfield Drive – “Carpenter’s Christmas”
“The front yard of this attractive home is laced with lovely handmade wooden wagons, Christmas trees and snowmen.”
1505 Snowflake Court – “Happy Gum Drop Christmas”
“Windows outlined with red lights and illuminated gumdrops and candy canes fill this very happy looking holiday yard.”
912 Spring Knoll Drive – “Whimsical”
“This fun yard is filled with Mickey Mouse and Star Wars figurines, creating a fantasy Christmas for all the kids.”
111 Herndon Mill Circle – “Winter White”
“White lights and wreaths surround this towering townhome in stylish fashion.”
1195 Monroe Street – “A Perfect Holiday”
White icicles lace the multi-peaked roofline of this home with small trees and reindeer adorning the front yard.
106 Monroe Hill Court – “Classic”
This classic historic home is appropriately adorned with beautiful classic garland, wreaths and red ribbons, harkening back to yesteryear.