Griswold Christmas house back and as bright as ever in La Mirada CBS Los Angeles

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Albert Saldovar of La Habra said his 27-year-old son, Damian, recently watched “Christmas Vacation” for the first time. Daughter and mother Myranda and Minerva Zapper from Cypress have visited the “Griswold home” since 2019. In a sign of true dedication, they’ve brought crowds of family and friends to see the display. “The residents of La Mirada really fought hard for me,” said Norton, who takes donations from guests at his display and in return gives out merchandise such as commemorative magnets or the glass moose mug used in the movie. Norton jokes that he stopped counting how much money he’s spent on his passion project, but estimates it’s around $100,000.

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Billingsley reprises his role as Ralphie Parker alongside Ian Petrella, Scott Schwartz, R. D. Robb, Zack Ward, and Yano Anaya returning as Randy, Flick, Schwartz, Scut Farkus, and Grover Dill respectively. Erinn Hayes, River Drosche, and Julianna Layne play Ralphie's wife and kids, with Julie Hagerty (replacing Melinda Dillon from the original film) as Mrs. Parker. In the film, after the Old Man dies, Ralphie takes his family to his childhood home, reuniting with his mother and old friends, while being tasked to deliver a memorable Christmas. The free event gives families the opportunity to tour the historic mansion’s 23 rooms, which have been restored to reflect its original Victorian-era beginnings and will be decked out for the holidays. A horse-drawn trolley ride, blacksmith demonstrations, a children’s craft, a visit from Santa and refreshments are also part of the festivities.

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The city of La Mirada did not respond to numerous requests for comment to corroborate Norton’s timeline of events. Having Treat Williams so vocally, so lovingly promote the film on his social media? Get Screen Gab for everything about the TV shows and streaming movies everyone’s talking about.

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“One of the main things we did was add a window seat, which looks like it should always have been here,” Slesinski says. “Our whole goal with this space was basically to turn the lights on in the room, bring in the garden that’s outside, and kind of have an experience of a breath of fresh air,” Brosio says. “I really feel like the dining room is a forgotten room,” says the designer, who set out to prove how vital the space is to a home. The room is anchored by a Riva 1920 table made with the wood of a 50,000-year-old Kauri tree, which Levine surrounded with seating for 12. Another seating area with views of the garden was designed for more intimate dining, games, or meetings, and it’s illuminated by a Murano glass chandelier. At the far end of the room, Levine installed a lush purple sofa with cocktail tables, creating the perfect spot for drinks, dessert, or relaxing with a cup of coffee.

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Balboaislandnb.orgNow in its 23rd year, this walking tour will feature eight decorated bayside and island homes. The tour is organized by the Balboa Island Improvement Association and proceeds benefit local charities. The West Adams Heritage Association presents its 33rd annual holiday tours in the West Adams Heights subdivision. With a theme this year of “The Heights of Fashion,” six historic homes and mansions with full holiday decorations are on view.

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Hallmark holiday movies have only increased in cultural relevance over the years. While Williams’ presence on the network was felt primarily through six seasons of Chesapeake Shores, it has to be pointed out that Williams had a major part to play in the network’s groundbreaking 2020 film The Christmas House. I speak from personal experience—to completely toss my Santa’s Little Movie Critic hat off to the side—when I say that for queer people, kissing at the holidays is a Major Statement.

The Potter Daniels Manor, the English Tudor Revival–style residence that hosted the 1975 and 1996 showcase houses, has been reimagined with 30 new interior and exterior spaces for the 2024 edition, which is now open until May 19. Evergreen garlands, wreaths and jaunty crimson bows drip from its 122-year-old Queen Anne double balcony. Inside the vestibule, a towering cypress staircase creates the ideal backdrop for a romantic meet cute. But something else is playing out here today – an equally charming reunion between old friends. A Christmas Story Christmas is a 2022 American Christmas comedy film directed by Clay Kaytis with a script he co-wrote with Nick Schenk, from an original story co-written by Schenk and Peter Billingsley.

I have to admit that I went into The Christmas House expecting much, much less than what it ultimately delivered. This isn’t the first Hallmark movie with gay characters this year; that honor probably goes to Christmas with the Darlings, although I haven’t watched all of the 127 Hallmark movies that have aired over the past 3 weeks. But still, that film (along with another coming out soon) features gay characters in supporting roles. Designers Frank Slesinski and Serena Brosio collaborated on the charming living room in the Gatehouse.

Brandon is a baker, married to Jake (Brad Harder) who also comes to visit. Meanwhile, Mike's high school friend and former neighbor Andi (Ana Ayora) has moved back to town with her son Noah (Mattia Castrillo) following a divorce. Women’s sports bars can be a reliable go-to for many events by having those subscriptions. But more broadly, Chahardovali said, much work remains to be done to ensure the media market doesn’t undervalue women’s sports.

Ralph takes a seat in his father's armchair and begins reading, and his narration slowly transitions into Jean Shepherd's opening narration from the first film. The event, marking its 50th year, features six homes as well as historic Asistencia with its rustic Spanish chapel. The homes are a range of architectural styles, from modern to traditional, and feature elaborate holiday decorations. There is also a Holiday Boutique fundraiser open to the public and featuring artisan vendors, from 9 a.m. The holiday tour is just one of just two times a year that the 1898 Castle Green landmark throws open its gates to the public. Visitors can enjoy its blend of Moroccan and Victorian architecture while walking through the original public rooms as well as more than 25 condominiums decorated for the season.

An office space in the Gatehouse is now a soothing spa-inspired lounge designed by Margaret Lalikian. The designer referenced the house’s original name, El Robles—Spanish for oak tree—with a tree-filled landscape mural by Arpy Dabbaghian. “For the wall mural, I had to pick something to bring them into nature and a calming environment,” Lalikian says.

As Christmas Eve approaches, the family goes to Higbee's, where Ralph miraculously buys everything Mark and Julie asked for while the children speak to the store's Santa. On the way back, Ralph's car overheats, and Ralph accidentally hits Julie in the eye during an impromptu snowball fight. After Julie receives a temporary eyepatch at the hospital, the family discovers their car was robbed in the hospital parking lot; the presents are gone, and there is little money left to replace them. The 1919 Grace Manor of Lordsburg and its grounds play host to tours and a boutique, along with a petting zoo, pet adoptions and more.

I consider fibbing, then shake my head sheepishly at the professor emeritus of Francophone studies and the former head of the Department of History and Geography. Dr. Barry Ancelet and Dr. Vaughan Baker are founding members of the Center for Louisiana Studies. They met in the 1970s as members of an academic cohort who cultivated what is now an internationally recognized hub of scholarship within the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. "The Center," as they affectionately call it, is celebrating the final days of its 50th year. Tickets, which are subject to selling out, are available for purchase at the websites mentioned, as well as participating local retailers. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

“I really wanted to showcase state-of-the-art technology but in a way that was grounded and spoke to our primitive nature.” Cutting-edge tech from Bang & Olufsen, Lutron, and JoshAI is balanced by curvaceous seating and unique art. Designer Lara Hovanessian packed plenty of bold design elements into the powder room and adjacent lounge. A moody House of Hackney floral wall covering lines the dressing area, which leads to a powder room accented with a Kelly Wearstler’s Graffito II from Walnut Wallpaper. A black-and-white triangular mosaic tile floor by Artistic Tile from Mission Tile West puts a contemporary twist on the classic checkered pattern. Bursts of hot pink and apple green energize Steven Cordrey’s design for the home’s veranda.

Just having Treat Williams in the cast added a heightened level of respect to the whole production. Sharon Lawrence, Jonathan Bennett, and Treat Williams — Hallmark was putting real star power behind this statement. Treat Williams is not only a name that everyone from boomers to millennials knows, he’s a performer that everyone wants to watch. You want to see the holiday movie with Treat Williams and Sharon Lawrence as the parents. The family members each have issues that they are dealing with, that initially they do not tell each other about. Brandon and Jake want to adopt a child, but their efforts have been unsuccessful.

Memorabilia autographed by female athletes covered the walls, with a painting of U.S. soccer legend Abby Wambach mounted above the chalkboard beer menu. Maria Videla-Juniel, who designed the primary bathroom of the main house, also devised a welcoming entry to the Gate House. A Thibault wall covering graces the entry, and a Fibreworks runner leads guests up the stairs. “I’m all about gardens connecting the architecture into the landscape,” landscape architect Timothy John Palcic tells AD PRO. He used a limited palette of chartreuse and dark hues that nod to the brick exterior and arranged benches to create intimate seating areas within the larger English-garden-inspired space. Maria Videla-Juniel turned the primary bath into a sumptuous retreat with hues of soft blue and brown.