so many people asked me on the tour who decorated the home. "my grandmother did," i would say proudly. "she did...really?" "yes, she did." you see, my grandmother is this sweet quiet soul who is very unassuming. nobody knew that for years she'd been collecting antique santa clauses, teddy bears and doll houses. nobody knew that behind closed doors she had this exciting assortment of gingerbread people and angels. nobody knew that my sweet little small town grandmother was one of the first people to realize that christmas china was essential. but, now, the secret is out.