In the spirit of the holiday season, Isle of Palms held its inaugural Holiday Door Decorating Contest from Nov. 4 to Dec. 5. Residents and business owners were invited to showcase their creativity by transforming their doors into beautiful, themed displays.
“Not only did the contest provide another opportunity to celebrate holiday traditions, but it also encouraged friendly, neighborly competition and helped create an even more vibrant environment,” said Chaundra Yudchenko, IOP public relations and tourism coordinator.
Winners were announced and awarded during the Holiday Street Festival on Dec. 7. The contest featured four categories: Most Traditional, Most Creative, Most Festive and Best Overall.
Jane Pearman won Most Traditional. If you drove by Pearman’s house, there were bright lights and an immaculate wreath spreading some extra cheer in the neighborhood.
March Thompson won Most Creative. Thompson’s door display was a winter wonderland of silver and blue.
Most Festive was awarded to Jen Prod. Her door exemplifies a picturesque holiday entryway with a frosty touch. It’s almost as if you are walking into a Hallmark Christmas movie.
Prod enjoys outdoor holiday decorations because it gives neighbors the opportunity to display excitement to all. “My kids love riding the golf cart around to see what the neighbors have done in their yards during the holidays.”
Best Overall in the Business Category was awarded to McConnell Real Estate Partners. If pink is your color, then you absolutely noticed this amazing door. The team stayed on brand while capturing the spirit of the holidays – with the sparkle of a fairytale.
“I wanted to do something reminiscent of the historic Charleston colors you see on the homes on the Battery,” Jen McConnell shared. “I went with a pink and sage green theme.”
McConnell thought the pink Christmas tree was fun and added that she needed something to balance it out, so she found a fun blow-up nutcracker that doubled as a pool float. She participated in the contest because she absolutely loves IOP and the close-knit, festive spirit the community shares during the holidays.
“Christmas, to me, is a celebration of Jesus’ birth, the incredible gift of hope and love he brought into the world,” McConnell added. “It’s also a time to gather with family, share joy and create memories that remind us of the blessings in our lives.”
Rest assured, the Holiday Door Decorating Contest will return next year. Be on the lookout to register around the beginning of next November.
By Maurice J. Frazier
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