Lights on the Side

There's not getting around it. Christmas lights should be viewed at night. So here's a second trip through the Teddy Bear House. Sure, some things were repeated. But I hope you enjoy the view just the same.

Christmas at the Teddy Bear House

For a number of years now, Ricky A. Lenart has enjoyed decorating his house, inside and out, for Christmas. His home, located behind Latter Library on Dufossat Street in Uptown, New Orleans, Louisiana, turned 100 years old in 2011. Each year his Christmas display has grown more and more elaborate. These photos were taken on a daytime tour of the house. I will post photos from a night time tour as well.

Lawn Teddy Bears

The front lawn included teddy bear decorations set against a lines of bushes and garden beds. I noticed some new bears I hadn't seen before. Several of the displays depicted bears at play.

Porch Teddy Bears

Approaching the front door I was greeted by a large committee of teddy bears huddled under two small windows. A large Christmas wreath hung above the front door. Two bears, each at a far corner of the porch waved flags from atop drums.

It's Christmas in the Living Room!

A tree filled with teddy bear ornaments slowly turned in the middle of the living room. Teddy bears were strewn along along the baseboards and on top of the furniture. The room was full of reds, greens and golds brightly illuminated by the afternoon sun.

Teddy Bears Dining

The second room on the tour was the dining room. A table in the middle included seated teddy bears ready to have a Christmas feast. The table was covered with place settings and decorations.