2007 Decorate Decatur Contest Winners

Commissioner’s Cup Winner

252 Kings Highway
A lot of hard work and creativity went into recreating the North Pole in this front yard. Santa and his reindeer fly across a 13-ft. full moon while Mrs. Claus and an elf warm themselves by a fireplace complete with "flames" and a chimney that really smokes! Be sure to roll down your window for a moment to hear classic holiday music while you enjoy the tableau.

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Winners

	139 W. Pharr Rd. Santa won’t have any trouble finding this home on Christmas Eve. The rooftop has been transformed into a runway lined with green and red flashing lights and complemented by a sheet of twinkling white lights.
	1511 and 1507 Oakview Rd. Lights in the eaves, lights in the trees, lights in the shrubbery, a nativity scene, snowmen, Santa Claus figures and clusters of critters — these neighbors joined forces to create an extensive light display that makes the whole street glow.
	504 Westchester Dr. At night, twinkling white lights outline the dramatic profile of this home set back in the trees, creating an impressive and elegant display on a chilly December night.
	249 Columbia Dr. Blue Christmas lights create a “winterland frozen lake” on the front lawn complete with "grazing" lighted deer. Scalloped green lights on the home look like boughs of Christmas garland.
	736 Avery St. A string of oversize colored Christmas bulbs (w-a-a-a-y bigger than C9s) light up the front of this cozy Winnona Park bungalow, creating a unique and elegant display that is as attractive during the day as it is at night.
	303 Sycamore Dr. This tastefully decorated home features an abundance of fresh garland and an opulent front door wreath in a welcoming, traditional style.
	1436 Commerce Dr. A deer "family" gazes at a twinkling spiral Christmas tree, white lights dangle from the eaves and cover the shrubbery, all accented with large red bows, in an eye-catching display that makes the most of a compact space.
	306 East Lake Dr.   One of last year's winners, this home repeats the best of the previous display and gives it a little something extra with colorful, moving lights that nearly spill out of the compact front yard. The gables are lined with icicle lights, with the first floor windows outlined in strings of red or green lights. You can't miss it as you come around the curve on East Lake Road from either direction.
207 Glen Circle and 135 Glendale Ave. An expansive display of lights covers these deep neighboring front yards, welcoming guests all the way from the curb to the homes set some distance back.
220 Sycamore Dr. Fabulous is the only word to describe the twinkling white lights that generously festoon the front of this home.
Neighborhoods Westchester Luminaria lit the streets of the Westchester neighborhood on the night of Dec. 16. The judges note the enthusiastic participation of the residents that resulted in nearly every street lined with the beautiful glow of candles that says as much about community spirit as it does about holiday atmosphere. M.A.K. Residents celebrate the hundredth anniversary of their historic neighborhood with an abundance of twinkling holiday lights and decorations at many homes throughout the neighborhood. Themes run the gamut from exhuberant to traditional, but all work harmoniously to create a festive atmosphere rich in community spirit. W. Hill Street A perennial Decorate Decatur favorite, this street stands out every year with its large number of extravagantly decorated homes featuring lights of all kinds, seasonal figures and inflatables. Business Winners Wordsmiths • 141 E. Trinity Pl. Golden gifts in the windows, gift wrapped boxes flanking the entrance, an abundance of twinkling bright lights and a fiberoptic Christmas tree visible from the street welcome Decatur’s book lovers with the holiday spirit. Chick fil-A • 105 E. Trinity Pl. Before you run in for a chicken sandwich, pause for a moment to check out the festive holiday paintings covering the windows all around the building. Oakhurst Business District • Oakview Road at East Lake Drive Decorated shops and restaurants, with the community Christmas tree as a focal point, give the neighborhood a cheery holiday atmosphere as shoppers hurry by and friends meet at their favorite spots. Be sure to stroll past the beautifully decorated old Sinclair station and you'll understand why it was recently featured on this year’s Decatur Holiday Candlelight Tour of Homes.