num_pages: 160
description: In the picturesque Hudson Valley village of Tarrytown, New York, there is a small castle called Lyndhurst that attracts over 75,000 visitors each year. It is one of Americas finest Gothic Revival mansions, but at Christmastime it becomes something more, something magical; thats when designer Bob Pesce decorates each of the castles 15 main rooms in the style of a different childrens story. In "A Fairy-Tale Christmas," readers all across America can experience that enchanting transformation and learn how to make it happen in their own homes. See what Cinderellas sitting room looks like fully decked out for the holidays, or what Little Red Riding Hood hangs on her tree. Take a look at Snow Whites bedroom, with seven pairs of stockings over the mantle, or Alice in Wonderlands game room, with its playing cardbedecked tree. Featuring 150 glittering photographs, this book offers detailed decorating instructions that allow readers to re-create many of the same effects. Recipes inspired by the stars of each storyfrom The Nutcrackers Sugarplums to Peter Pans Crocodile Tears Punchare included as well, along with fascinating facts about these beloved tales. This charming book is a beautiful keepsake that captures Lyndhurst in all its holiday glory as it guides readers into giving their own yuletide homes a special, fairy-tale feel.
language: English
title: A Fairy-Tale Christmas: Creating Magical Celebrations Inspired by an Enchanted Castle
titlecomplete: A Fairy-Tale Christmas: Creating Magical Celebrations Inspired by an Enchanted Castle
genres: Nonfiction, Christmas
ratings_count: 19
publisher: "Stewart, Tabori and Chang"