The Country Hills Garden Club judges drove through the neighborhood on Wednesday night admiring the holiday decorations. The enthusiasm of our neighbors was inspiring. We were particularly struck by how colorful the displays were this year. To everyone who strung lights, hung wreaths, put candles in their windows, and featured inflatables in their design, thank you for your contributions to the Holiday Spirit of Country Club Hills! In no particular order, here are this year’s winners:

First up are Andrew and Catie Bishop at 3410 Park Hill Place:

We especially liked the bright snowman, the spray of blue lights in front that created a tree form, and the balance of different kinds of lights (cool and warm) used throughout the display.

Next we celebrate Steve and Pam Caruso at 3420 Park Hill Place:

Once again, the focal point is a tree created by strings of lights radiating down the hill from a large, bright star on the house. Pretty red and white candy canes are scattered about, and a family of reindeer stands behind a brightly lighted pathway through the yard.

Roman and Margarita Diaz at 10109 Cornwall Road also are winners:

We liked the variety of elements: lighted reindeer and spiral tree forms on the left, softer blue lights surrounding a bright white angel on the right.

Our next winning neighbor is Bob Keith at 10005 Spring Lake Terrace:

There’s a lot to like here: At the top of the driveway there is a bright inflatable Santa on his sleigh, along with his reindeer; multi-colored lights are strung around the shrubs and along the roofline; and in front is an illuminated Rudolph with his bright red nose.

Finally, we honor Kirsten Youngren and Phil Miller at 10003 Blackthorn Court:

This yard is a true “winter wonderland” of delights! (The photo provides only a small sampling.) There are cute inflatables, a profusion of colored lights woven throughout the trees, and a brightly lighted Christmas tree clearly visible in a window.

Thank you to everyone who participated and made this year so festive, merry, and bright. And to all CCH residents, be sure to drive through the neighborhood and experience the wonder for yourselves.

Happy Holidays to one and all!

Jennifer Judelsohn, Joyce Skoglund, Nancy LeBow, and Joan Phillips
(with special thanks to our honorary member, David Stearman, for his wordsmithing skills)