One of the things we never miss - the East Sacramento Holiday Home Tour. In its 33rd year, this self-guided tour of 5 magnificent Fabulous Forties homes decorated for the holidays by top interior designers and florists, is the best way I know of getting into the holiday spirit.
Tickets $20 online and $30 beginning December 1st, 2006. Children over 1 must have a ticket.

All proceeds benefit Sacred Heart Parish School, and is organized by the Parents of Sacred Heart School.

The tour begins at 1209 47th Street between J and M Streets and winds its way through East Sacramento ending at 1513 39th Street. You may start at either end for an enjoyable, self-guided walking tour that will take about two hours to complete. You may use your ticket for a one-time admittance to each house any time during the tour weekend.

Gather a group of friends and go for dinner afterwards, or brunch before (or better still, do both!)

Gillian Parrillo
The Sacramento Executive