Over the weekend, the Parade of Homes led participants on a charming tour of the valley, featuring everything from newly built homes to rustic cabins and stops in between.  The Parade of Homes is sponsored by the newly combined Oxford Arts Council and Iron Door Theatre (now the Iron Door Arts and Theatre), and tickets were used to enter paraders into a drawing for prizes at the Oneida County Library.

The homes for this year included two locations down the road near Cherry Creek, a couple to the west of town, and one residence in Malad proper.  The range of styles and homes was a fun look at some of the places people call home around the valley.

Blaine and Jaylynn Redd and Steve and Ellie Knight live off Exit 3 on the south end of Oneida county.  Both couples have lived in their homes for around 3 years, and they feature new interior design work and modern styling, decked out for the season.

The Redd home is a very comfortable wood-focused interior, which is perfectly suited for entertaining large and small gatherings, and a great home for their kids.  

The Knights have a very naturally well-lit interior, with plenty of room for kids and animals.  The entry room’s mascot, Ferdinand, watches over the proceedings protectively.   

JoLynn John let visitors into a charmingly redone cabin, which had been relocated from her parent’s property onto hers.  The small and ultra-cozy cabin, warmed by a wood stove, is a perfect place for a studio, guest house, or day cabin.  

Kelly Neal welcomed visitors to his Christmas wonderland at Edith’s Collective.  While always beautifully appointed, the seasonal design makes the visual contours even more sumptuous than usual.

Brad and Melanie Coleman are in the process of moving, but their home was converted into a showcase for Chris Jensen, who decorated the interior in full Christmas fashion.