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Omicron Mu's Holiday Tour of Homes is Sunday December 2nd
Five beautifully decorated homes will be on display this Sunday, December 2nd, from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m., for the Christmas Holiday Tour of Homes. This event is sponsored by the Omicron Mu chapter of Beta Sigma Phi. Tickets are $5 and will be available at the door of each home. Tickets must be presented to enter each home. All proceeds from this event contribute to scholarships and community service projects. Our five featured homes are described below:.
Mr. and Mrs. Seth Craig
839 West 48th Lane
Rumors have it that Betty Howell came to Texas to pursue her dreams of becoming a cowgirl. She landed in West Texas at 839 West 48th Lane in a 3,400 square foot house on 12 acres of land. Now the Craig's are living their dreams and following in her footsteps in this beautiful location. The Craig's purchased this home almost a year ago and started renovations immediately. After four months of remodeling, they were able to move into the home in April. The renovations included: a new kitchen with Craftmade cabinets and Corian countertops, two refurbished bathrooms, hardwood floors throughout entire house, and many other upgrades. The property has an antique windmill, horse stables, a detached carport with two workrooms, guest quarters and a play area. As you walk in the back, there are two enclosed sun porches featuring a daybed and wicker chairs. Inside you will find a rustic back living area with a gas fireplace. Off to the right, the spacious country kitchen and dining area has double doors that lead out to a deck for outdoor eating. As you continue through the home, you will find a home school room and a front living room. The home school room has a wall sized world map. The cinnamon living room has two new front doors which lead to the original front porch. The house has two bedrooms on the ground floor and a full bath. Upstairs the home has a large bay window looking out onto the property. The entire upstairs is a master bedroom suite with a full bath. The upstairs also features a craft closet and a small balcony screened in porch. With their three small children, the Craig's are enjoying living in the country and owning horses. They would love for you to come see their home.
Mr. and Mrs. Fermin Venegas
4327 N Hwy 1053
This 3838 sq ft. Spanish style stucco home sits on approximately 15 acres. Surrounded by beautiful pine trees. It was built in the 50's and was purchasedin 2001 by Mr. and Mrs. Venegas on their 25th anniversary. The home has four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a formal dining room, two living areas, a bar and a family room, where many hours are spent with the family's four daughters and six grandchildren. Each room in the house will have its own theme. Outside you will find a large Saltillo patio with a bar over-looking the 11 foot deep swimming pool were the family enjoys entertaining friends. You will also a tennis court, guest house.
Mr. and Mrs. Eddy Sullivan
5150 Sullivan Rd
The home was built in 1961 and the couple moved in the following year with their 4 children The Sullivan's home welcomes 10 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren. The once 3 bedroom home has been converted into one bedroom, an office and a dressing room. Reba loves Christmas and decorates every year. The living room has a large nativity collection. The kitchen displays her snowman collection. The bathroom and dressing room hold her huge Santa collection that was started 50 years ago and still going strong. The office showcases her large snow village with animated ice skaters, 3 churches, school, fire station, train station, and 11 stores including a Wal-Mart, Family Dollar, and 7-11 store. The Sullivan's even put out Christmas toys for visiting children to play with each year. The outside of the home is decorated by Eddy and is a surprise to Reba every year. On the front porch you will find a warm welcome by Mr. and Mrs. Snow.
Mr. and Mrs. Russell Tippin
1900 W Callaghan
This 3400 sq. ft. house is approximately 40 plus years old and is a ranch style home. For the Tippins, the purchase of this home last year moved them into their dream home. It has four bedrooms and three and a half baths with a small apartment in the back with a full bathroom. The property has big beautiful trees. The kitchen was opened up with a large bar area to look into the back living room. Comfort is a priority in the Tippin's home. The house is full of color. There is a fireplace that is in between two living rooms. There is a powder room, breakfast nook and dining room. The guest room has its own bathroom. The other two bedrooms are connected with a remodeled Jack and Jill bathroom painted Panther blue. The master bedroom has two walk-in closets, a cedar closet and a vanity area. The back patio is Saltillo tile with a curved half wall and a large pecan tree. The house was built to have a lot of sunlight. The back living room is wall to wall windows in addition to a sunlight. There is also a sunlight in the dining room and the foyer and every room has large windows. Lisa says that it has been a pleasure preparing for Home Tours and hopes everyone can make it out. "I highly recommend everyone try putting their home on Home Tours because you will get lots of projects finished that you have been wanting to do in addition to hopefully having a really clean house and decorated to the hilt for Christmas to boot."
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Templeton
407 N. Williams
This historical home, built in 1867, was one of the original officer's quarters for Fort Stockton and was built by soldiers from the 10th Cavalry. Before its purchase by the Templeton's in 2004, this home had been in the William's family for over 130 years. The home is made of adobe and rock and has very thick walls. In the home you will see many Indian artifacts and art from the west and southwest. Shelia Strother, from the Flower Shop, will be decorating the front part of the home with cedar and other West Texas greenery. The back part of the home will be decorated with Judy's Christmas decor.
Fort Stockton was garrisoned by companies of the 9th Cavalry, known as "Buffalo Soldiers." In July 1867, Fort Stockton was re-established by four Companies of the 9th U.S. Cavalry Regiment on 960 acres leased from civilian landowners, one-half mile northeast of the first post. Companies A, B, E, and K of the 9th Cavalry began construction under the command of Colonel Edward Hatch. When the 9th Cavalry was moved to New Mexico in 1875, Colonel Benjamin Grierson's 10th Cavalry took over the duties of protecting the westward migration and trade routes. About 87 percent of all soldiers garrisoned at Fort Stockton from 1867 until 1886 were Buffalo Soldiers of the 9th and 10th Cavalry Regiments and the 41st, 24th and 25th Infantry Regiments. Surmounting obstacles of harsh living conditions, difficult pay and racial prejudice, they gained a reputation for tenacity and bravery. Information on the Fort was taken from Wikepdia, a free on-line encyclopedia.
Omicron Mu would like to thank our families for opening their homes to the public for the 2007 Christmas Holiday Tour of Homes.
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