MENOMINEE, MICH. – Saint Thomas Aquinas Academy’s highly anticipated Holiday Tour of Homes is returning soon. This year, the Holiday Tour of Homes will be taking place on Friday, Dec. 4, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. as well as Saturday, Dec. 5, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
This annual event features five local homes on tour this year. This event gives the community an opportunity to view the homes decorated for the Christmas season and get in the holiday spirit. Each home varies in style, decor, and architecture. They each have their personal charm, making them unique reflections of their family.
The first home on the tour belongs to Ms. Mary Theis at N2618 River Dr., Menominee, Mich.
Step into Theis’ 2,000-square-foot home and discover that her green thumb extends far beyond the gardens that surround it.
From the moment visitors arrive, they are welcomed by flourishing trees and landscape of plants that frame a spacious concrete patio creating an inviting entrance.
Step inside, where the heated floors offer a cozy welcome as every room reveals a thoughtfully curated collection of vintage treasures, each with its own story.
One of the home’s most unique features is the former garage, lovingly transformed into a warm and welcoming vintage living room, kitchen and dining area. The space is filled with whimsical Christmas decor, from sparkling glass ornaments and nostalgic metal tree skirts to antique-inspired cupboard hardware and charming fabric-covered windows. Every piece has been carefully collected over the years, chosen not only for its beauty but for the memories and meaning it holds.
There may be trees scattered throughout the house, but the main fresh cut tree welcomes guests into her dining room, dressed with glass ball ornaments head to toe.
Upstairs, the enchanting atmosphere continues in the spacious primary bedroom, where a metal canopy bed is surrounded by art projects in progress, young plants waiting to flourish and creative supplies that reflect Theis’ artistic spirit. A walkout balcony overlooks the beautiful garden beds that embrace the home, while a cozy guest room and bath complete the upstairs retreat.
Throughout every room and every season, Theis’ home is a celebration of creativity, nature and vintage charm, an inspiring place where every detail invites visitors to slow down, explore and appreciate the beauty of a home filled with heart.
The Holiday Tour of Homes has again teamed up with sponsors and local realtors, Kelley Balzola and Dawn Hayes of Weichert Realtors of Marinette. Have them help you find or sell your home.
Again this year, at one of the homes on the tour there will be an assortment of cookie trays, sweets and wreaths available for purchase.
Tickets can be purchased soon and will be announced on the Saint Thomas Aquinas Academy Facebook page as well as in the Peshtigo Times. For more information, call the high school office at (715) 735-7481.
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