Holiday Decorating Contest Results in Stamford

Residential Category: Winnings donated by Stamford Coffee, Solinsky’s, and The Belvedere Inn.

1st Place: Joseph Schrom. 60 River St Trailer 16

This house was all heart and enthusiasm with not an inch spared. Every nook and cranny was strewn with lights and holiday cheer, from a classic all white tree, a shivering snowman, a candy cane flag pole, and the exuberance of color wrapped around the house and bushes, this home delighted all and brought a smile to our faces. $150

2nd Place: Clint Zimmerman and Bobbi Jo Hughes. 27 Prospect Street

 The clever use of interior lights and windows with festive colored bulbs has this house glowing from the inside out. Classic white lights wrapped around the first floor Victorian columns coupled with the ruby and green glow from upper floors brought a delicious holiday cake to mind. $100  

3rd Place: Billy O’Keefe. 4 Prospect Street

 A variety of decorations, both modern and vintage,line the fence around this property, with a cheerful and colorful path of lights leading up to the front door and porch. A perfect place to keep watch for Santa. $50

Business Category: Winnings donated by Margaretville Telephone Company

1st Place: ACE. 5 Railroad Avenue

 The gang's all here at ACE! First place winners in the business category, this employee owned and operated businesses showed who they really are, Santa’s Elves! Busy working away making sure the rest of us have what we need to make the season bright. Hand made elves with hilarious photos of the ACE team had us in stitches. Way to go folks, Santa couldn't do it without you. $100 to charity of choice.

2nd Place: Solinskys. 103 Main Street

 Sweet and traditional, Solinsky’s decorations were home made and elegant. With vertical columns of lights in the large shop windows, cinnamon stars hung from invisible string and orange slice wreaths bouncing the light, Solinsky’s display harkens back to a time when people spent their hours making seasonal decorations and sharing their time with each other. $100 to charity of choice.

3rd Place: John’s Tavern: 87 Main Street

 Always a party, John’s had our attention with their array of characters playing horseshoes. However it was the angels in the window that really caught people's attention. $100 to charity of choice.

In the first place Residential Category the winner is Leandra and Shayne Ryder 60 River St St Trailer 18

Congratulations to all our winners, and a deep thank you to all who participated, you helped spread festive cheer in these dark nights. Thank you to anyone who shines a little light regardless if you signed up or not, your efforts make the season bright.