Day 282 of 365 Days of Boulderado Photos ~ North Wing Atrium with Christmas Decor

Granted, the lobby gets most of the attention during the month of December because that is where the big tree is. But the decor and spirit can be found in all areas of the hotel. The atrium in the North Wing gets some special attention with bows, garlands, and four "regular sized" trees, each with their own theme.

Day 281 of 365 Days of Boulderado Photos ~ Ornaments with Ladder

I snapped this shot while the Christmas tree was being decorated. I wonder if they picked the ornaments based on how well they hang between the rungs of our ladders for decorating ease?

Day 280 of 365 Days of Boulderado Photos ~ Pleasantville

Here is a wide shot of "Pleasantville" so you can see the entire miniature collection. Can you find Ed?

Day 279 of 365 Days of Boulderado Photos ~ 2011 Christmas Tree

Here it is, in all its splendor and glory! Our 2011 Christmas tree is a 28' white fir from New Mexico.

Day 278 of 365 Days of Boulderado Photos ~ Antique Photo of Firefighting Drill

This antique photos is on display in a couple of places around the Hotel Boulderado, and what you are seeing is a drill being performed by the Boulder fire department in the early 20th century. This was a common for many of Boulder's earliest community events, for the fire department to show off their efficiency and speediness with which they could fight fires.

Day 277 of 365 Days of Boulderado Photos ~ Ed in Pleasantville

Each year in the lobby, the Boulderado staff sets out some very beloved Christmas decorations, which collectively are known as "Pleasantville." You can find "Pleasantville" just north of the Front Desk, near the cash register. There a couple of new additions to "Pleasantville" this year, and pictured here is one of them. This is Ed, and Ed has a funny way of moving around "Pleasantville" without telling anyone. Next time you're in the lobby checking out the decor and the tree, stop by "Pleasantville" and see if you can find Ed.

Day 276 of 365 Days of Boulderado Photos ~ Exterior in December

Baby, it's cold outside! I'm glad it snowed this morning so you can see the hotel like this. If you look very closely, you can see some of the Christmas lights still glowing in the early morning light.