Proof southern hospitality is thriving at Summers Corner (plus some holiday d�cor inspiration!)

In the late 1980s, some smart folks set out to study how people perceive homes with and without holiday d�cor. What they found probably won�t surprise you: people interpret Christmas decorations as a cue the inhabitants are more friendly and more socialable.

If that�s the case, all evidence points to Summers Corner residents being among the most friendly you�ll ever meet! Driving through Summers Corner, you�ll be delighted by displays of traditional white lights and colored ones, sprinkles of holly and evergreen everywhere you look, kid-friendly Santas and reindeer, and vibrant light displays. We�ve been documenting the holiday cheer on Instagram�and Facebook, and we�ve outlined some of our favorite trends below. Happy Holidays, y�all!

Evergreen, ever-popular. Fresh evergreen is a trademark of the holidays, the pine scent instantly reminding us of winters past. Our homeowners have it in all forms � in wreaths and garlands, with and without pine cones, wrapped with lights or ribbons, tucked into window boxes or gingerly bundled up against spindles and columns. Forever a classic.

Be bold. Red and green are go-tos for the holidays, but who says blue and black can�t add a festive touch? We spotted black and white buffalo check ribbon wrapped with evergreen garland one on home, and another with black and white polka dotted ribbon curled over a front doorl. It�s a quirky, contemporary touch that we find oh-so-charming.

Work with your architecture. One of our homeowners wrapped a white column with a red scarf, added some charcoal eyes and buttons, and a �corn-cob� nose. See where this is going? This snowman will stick around even through our 60 degree winters!

Cozy textiles. You�ll find all manner of seating across Summers Corner�s deep, wide porches all year long. As temps drop, homeowners are adding fluffy blankets and holiday-themed pillows to their swing beds and rockers. Even when not snuggled around bodies, they kick the cozy factor up a notch and have us tempted to sit a spell with a warm cup of tea!

Simplicity. Sometimes the only statement you need to make is a simple, well-loved wreath.

Happy Holidays from our friendly, sociable community!