Thursday Dec 15 2011
Loomis Basin Holiday Home Tour spreads holiday spirit
By: Photography by Kim Palaferri/Loomis News
Photo by Kim Palaferri/Loomis News
Norma Shaddle with her sister Eleanor Amar of Sun City look at the Pierce home in amazement during the Loomis Basin Holiday Home Tour.
Norma Shaddle with her sister Eleanor Amar of Sun City look at the Pierce home in amazement during the Loomis Basin Holiday Home Tour.
Photo by Kim Palaferri/Loomis News
Toni Pierce one day started collecting a few Christmas ornaments which then turned into a passion. The master suite features a peacock theme with an upside down Christmas tree where Suzie Stark-Beeson and Bonnie Allison are amazed by the possibility of it.
Toni Pierce one day started collecting a few Christmas ornaments which then turned into a passion. The master suite features a peacock theme with an upside down Christmas tree where Suzie Stark-Beeson and Bonnie Allison are amazed by the possibility of it.
Photo by Kim Palaferri/Loomis News
Jen and Dave Daniels Tuscan Dream home was built in 2007, with a vision of Tuscany in mind. The home with its Italian accents includes a vineyard and olive grove on the grounds, and was recently featured in the Loomis Basin Holiday Home Tour.
Jen and Dave Daniels Tuscan Dream home was built in 2007, with a vision of Tuscany in mind. The home with its Italian accents includes a vineyard and olive grove on the grounds, and was recently featured in the Loomis Basin Holiday Home Tour.
Photo by Kim Palaferri/Loomis News
Stacy Curtis drove up to Loomis from Turlock to take part in the Loomis Basin Holiday Home Tour where she?d heard so much about from her mother-in-law.
Stacy Curtis drove up to Loomis from Turlock to take part in the Loomis Basin Holiday Home Tour where she?d heard so much about from her mother-in-law.
Photo by Kim Palaferri/Loomis News
After Dean and Tiffany Rumberger purchased their home in Loomis, they dreamed of having an outdoor living room area including a swimming pool with waterfalls and slide and so they added it to their yard. The outdoor family room encloses on cold nights where the family can watch their favorite TV show.
After Dean and Tiffany Rumberger purchased their home in Loomis, they dreamed of having an outdoor living room area including a swimming pool with waterfalls and slide and so they added it to their yard. The outdoor family room encloses on cold nights where the family can watch their favorite TV show.
Photo by Kim Palaferri/Loomis News
Paula Edwards of Atherton and Diane Tonda of Loomis admire a decorated tree at the 1910 Craftsman Bungalow home that was on the Loomis Basin Holiday Home Tour.
Paula Edwards of Atherton and Diane Tonda of Loomis admire a decorated tree at the 1910 Craftsman Bungalow home that was on the Loomis Basin Holiday Home Tour.
Photo by Kim Palaferri/Loomis News
Blending in holiday decorations to her intricate home comes naturally to Toni Pierce as decorating is one of her many passions. Here in her living room, she keeps the elegant feel by keeping with white and gold decorations.
Blending in holiday decorations to her intricate home comes naturally to Toni Pierce as decorating is one of her many passions. Here in her living room, she keeps the elegant feel by keeping with white and gold decorations.
Photo by Kim Palaferri/Loomis News
The kitchen is where all the magic happens when entertaining, and Toni Pierce has brought her Tuscan style kitchen to life with all it?s brilliant and whimsical decorations. Pierce has a passion for entertaining and decorating for the Holidays.
The kitchen is where all the magic happens when entertaining, and Toni Pierce has brought her Tuscan style kitchen to life with all it?s brilliant and whimsical decorations. Pierce has a passion for entertaining and decorating for the Holidays.
Photo by Kim Palaferri/Loomis News
Mackenzie Parks, 12, and her mom Chris Altobelli wanted to celebrate their grandmother and mother?s birthday in a very special way, so they bought her at ticket to this years Loomis Basin Holiday Home Tour where they were amazed by all that they saw. The birthday girl, Donna Altobelli is seated in the middle of the sleigh.
Mackenzie Parks, 12, and her mom Chris Altobelli wanted to celebrate their grandmother and mother?s birthday in a very special way, so they bought her at ticket to this years Loomis Basin Holiday Home Tour where they were amazed by all that they saw. The birthday girl, Donna Altobelli is seated in the middle of the sleigh.
Photo by Kim Palaferri/Loomis News
The 1910 Craftsman Bungalow home of Vicki and Jim Johnson was recently on tour for the Loomis Basin Holiday Home Tour.
The 1910 Craftsman Bungalow home of Vicki and Jim Johnson was recently on tour for the Loomis Basin Holiday Home Tour.
Photo by Kim Palaferri/Loomis News
Verdie Abdullah-Montgomery and Monty Montgomery of Loomis stop to enjoy the view of the waterfall at the Rumberger house on the Loomis Basin Holiday Home Tour.
Verdie Abdullah-Montgomery and Monty Montgomery of Loomis stop to enjoy the view of the waterfall at the Rumberger house on the Loomis Basin Holiday Home Tour.
Photo by Kim Palaferri/Loomis News
At the Craftsman Bungalow home of Vicki and Jim Johnson, a quilting machine is set up in the basement where Vicki creates magnificent pieces for her business. Showing a recent hand made Grinch quilt to guest Cynthia Davis of Penryn is Loomis Basin Holiday Home Tour docent Laurie Vantacich.
At the Craftsman Bungalow home of Vicki and Jim Johnson, a quilting machine is set up in the basement where Vicki creates magnificent pieces for her business. Showing a recent hand made Grinch quilt to guest Cynthia Davis of Penryn is Loomis Basin Holiday Home Tour docent Laurie Vantacich.
Photo by Kim Palaferri/Loomis News
The 1910 Craftsman Bungalow home of Vicki and Jim Johnson was recently on tour for the Loomis Basin Holiday Home Tour.
The 1910 Craftsman Bungalow home of Vicki and Jim Johnson was recently on tour for the Loomis Basin Holiday Home Tour.
Photo by Kim Palaferri/Loomis News
After Dean and Tiffany Rumberger purchased their home in Loomis, they dreamed of having an outdoor living room area including a swimming pool with waterfalls and slide and so they added it to their yard. The outdoor family room encloses on cold nights where the family can watch their favorite TV show.
After Dean and Tiffany Rumberger purchased their home in Loomis, they dreamed of having an outdoor living room area including a swimming pool with waterfalls and slide and so they added it to their yard. The outdoor family room encloses on cold nights where the family can watch their favorite TV show.
Photo by Kim Palaferri/Loomis News
Amy Osborne of Loomis takes a quiet moment to share with her mom Ann Cox of Loomis to warm by the fire during the Loomis Basin Holiday Home Tour at the Rumberger house.
Amy Osborne of Loomis takes a quiet moment to share with her mom Ann Cox of Loomis to warm by the fire during the Loomis Basin Holiday Home Tour at the Rumberger house.
Photo by Kim Palaferri/Loomis News
A little girls dream room full of brightly decorated things at the Rumberger house invites all to enjoy during the home tour.
A little girls dream room full of brightly decorated things at the Rumberger house invites all to enjoy during the home tour.
Photo by Kim Palaferri/Loomis News
A breakfast nook at the Tuscan home of Jen and Dave Daniels is decorated for the holidays.
A breakfast nook at the Tuscan home of Jen and Dave Daniels is decorated for the holidays.
Photo by Kim Palaferri/Loomis News
Margee Floor of Granite Bay, and Blanche Fannin of Roseville, look over the intricate design at the Tuscan Dream home featured this year in the the Loomis Basin Holiday Home Tour.
Margee Floor of Granite Bay, and Blanche Fannin of Roseville, look over the intricate design at the Tuscan Dream home featured this year in the the Loomis Basin Holiday Home Tour.
Photo by Kim Palaferri/Loomis News
Jen and Dave Daniels Tuscan Dream home was built in 2007, with a vision of Tuscany in mind. The home with its Italian accents includes a vineyard and olive grove on the grounds, and was recently featured in the Loomis Basin Holiday Home Tour.
Jen and Dave Daniels Tuscan Dream home was built in 2007, with a vision of Tuscany in mind. The home with its Italian accents includes a vineyard and olive grove on the grounds, and was recently featured in the Loomis Basin Holiday Home Tour.
Photo by Kim Palaferri/Loomis News
Jen and Dave Daniels Tuscan Dream home was built in 2007, with a vision of Tuscany in mind. The home with its Italian accents includes a vineyard and olive grove on the grounds, and was recently featured in the Loomis Basin Holiday Home Tour.
Jen and Dave Daniels Tuscan Dream home was built in 2007, with a vision of Tuscany in mind. The home with its Italian accents includes a vineyard and olive grove on the grounds, and was recently featured in the Loomis Basin Holiday Home Tour.
Photo by Kim Palaferri/Loomis News
Del Oro High cheerleaders Marissa Ferriera and Elizabeth Nell took part in volunteering for the Loomis Basin Holiday Home Tour to support their school district in this fundraiser.
Del Oro High cheerleaders Marissa Ferriera and Elizabeth Nell took part in volunteering for the Loomis Basin Holiday Home Tour to support their school district in this fundraiser.