The living room will be decorated for a Christmas party like the one that opens the ballet, with a tree and custom-made stockings on the fireplace mantel. Traditional colors of red, green and gold will provide the background for plenty of fresh greens. Lake hopes to track down candle-shaped lights for the tree. “I want it to feel like it was a long time ago when you walk in,” she says. The dining room will be decorated in rich jewel tones in homage to the battle scene between the Mouse King and the Nutcracker Prince. The kitchen and family room will nod to the ballet’s Land of Sweets scene, with a palette of pinks and silvery touches. A pink tutu will encircle the kitchen counter, and a flocked Christmas tree will adorn the family room. “It will be light and elegant without being too cute,” says Lake.
Lake had access to anything in Sacramento Ballet’s warehouse that won’t be used on stage during the dress rehearsal, which coincides with the tour. “The Nutcracker theme of the Sacred Heart Home Tour marries the two biggest holiday traditions in Sacramento,” Lake says. “People see ideas on the tour that inspire them to do something special for the holidays in their own home.” The 44th annual Sacred Heart Holiday Home Tour takes place Friday, Dec. 1; Saturday, Dec. 2; and Sunday, Dec. 3. Tickets are $30 in advance, $35 on the days of the tour. For tickets and more information, go to sacredhearthometour.com. If you know of a home you think should be featured in Inside Publications, contact Julie Foster at foster.julie91@yahoo.com. n
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