Day 289 of 365 Days of Boulderado Photos ~ Wires for Tree

You'll need to look very closely at this photo of our Christmas tree to see the wires on either side keeping it steady. This is one of our safety precautions for having a 28' tree in our lobby, as the wires are connected to nearby pillars, which anchor the tree.

Day 288 of 365 Days of Boulderado Photos ~ Detail of Peacock in Tree

Peacocks, pheasants, and owls, oh my! That is the theme of the four Christmas trees located in the atrium of the North Wing at the Hotel Boulderado. Here is a closeup shot of one such peacock, ready to wish our guests a happy holiday season!

Day 287 of 365 Days of Boulderado Photos ~ Ornaments with Tile Floor

The same song always pops into my head whenever I look at our tree ornaments . . . "Big ones, small ones, some as big as your head!"

Day 286 of 365 Days of Boulderado Photos ~ Ribboning the Tree

This is potentially one of the most dramatic moments I captured during the tree decorating process. Yes, that is a real piece of fabric that is being fluffed and coaxed to wrap around the tree -- no shortcuts here!

Day 285 of 365 Days of Boulderado Photos ~ "Pleasantville" Fire House

In addition to Ed, this is the other new feature in "Pleasantville," our miniature village found north of the Front Desk here at the Hotel Boulderado -- the Fire House!

Day 284 of 365 Days of Boulderado Photos ~ Santa at Front Desk

Santa has been overseeing each and every check-in and check-out at the Front Desk to make sure every guest is as jolly as he is.

Day 283 of 365 Days of Boulderado Photos ~ Nutcrackers

It just wouldn't be Christmas time without having a cozy fireplace and some friendly nutcrackers out and about!