Christmas at Mount Vernon

At my aunt's insistence, I headed down to Mount Vernon yesterday. It is only about a half an hour outside of DC by car, probably less by horse! It was sunny and 50 degrees - hard to believe it's December! His estate is magnificent and the tour was excellent. One thing I love, but sadly can't take pictures of, is how bright their walls were back then. Think kelly green with ornate white wood accents. It reminds me, like in Williamsburg, of Kate Spade green and either Vera Bradley or Kate Spade. Very cool. There were about a dozen Christmas trees, each decorated to honor either one of his rooms or one aspect of his life. There was one for him as a surveyor, one for him as a host, one for him as an entrepreneur, and one for him as president. The surprise highlight was getting to see the two turkeys that were pardoned by President Obama on Thanksgiving day! They get to come here for a while before being sent to a farm in Virginia to live out their turkey life in peace. Enjoy!