home of distinction 65 While she’s busy curating her collection, a team of designers and helpers assemble and install the decorations each year. The interior stage was set by Helen Brumbaugh of Decors by Helen, the homeowner’s original interior designer. The Christmas decor began with Belinda Bell Art & Accessories. Bell was commissioned to create the garlands with faux magnolia leaves. She had a designer who worked for her, Daniel Bowden, who now installs those garlands and much more each year. “We’ve been in this house ten years. I’ve had the same Christmas decorations for ten years,” the homeowner says, yet layers of embellishing are allowed. In 2006 when a niece’s engagement was celebrated, Teresa Gausman’s Premiere Events added the garlands around the chandeliers. “Because I’ve been collecting for so long, I told myself I can’t buy anything unless it’s something very unusual, very special or speaks to me in some way,” she says. Her 2013 addition is a Mark Roberts’ carousel. Placed on the center island in her kitchen, it honors her daughter’s love of carousel horses. RYAN KERLIN PAINtINg & Power Washing www.wrightsvillebeachmagazine.com WBM T The dining table sparkles with Mikasa china, crystal goblets and festive poppers. 910-617-8 252 Serving Coastal Carolina Since 1997
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