the candy house

Growing up, one of my favorite holiday traditions was that of The Candy House.  An antique of sorts - this hand-crafted, wooden structure was handed down from a great grandmother luckily ending up in my mother's hands.  Ever since us kids were old enough to frost, we've been decorating the house with a splattering of sweet treats.

As described last year, however, like almost all Krieg Family activities, the event has turned into somewhat of a sport - a competition for who can adorn their side in the most creative, artistic, original, esthetically pleasing way possible.

Gretchen, Sam and I always get our own side (Stefan joined my team permanently last year), but we've had a rotating competitor on the fourth.  This year, mom stepped up to bat.

And like in any good Krieg Family competition, there is a winner.  In this case, based on the number of votes accumulated for each given side.  So what better way to help us determine a winner than to ask all of you to cast a vote.  Check out our work below and tell us:

1. Which is best
2. Which is worst
3. Which aspect/detail is your fav
4. Your guess of whose side is which

SIDE 1:

Highlights include: a lit candle in the left window,

a decorated, front-yard Christmas tree,

and a pile of wood with a licorice-y ax

SIDE 2:

Highlights include: a caramel fence w/ swinging door,
elevated steps up to the front entrance (complete w/ frosted windows),
and sliced-almond siding

SIDE 3:

Highlights include: pretzel-log cabin style,
a colorful fence,
and an outhouse decorated with fragrant Christmas wreaths
(to keep smells at bay)

SIDE 4:

 Highlights include: an American flag hanging above the garage,
a snowman leaning on a pile of snowballs,
and a vintage car headed out for a Sunday drive

Leave your vote in the comments - we'll report back soon with the winner!

xoxo

KK