1. Little Rocktransplant PollyGlassdescribesherstyle aseclectic,unitingthe old withthe new.
The home of PollyandMatt Glass at 618 N.DeltaDr. in MarionLake Estatesis justone of the four
featuredonthe 16th
Annual AltrusaHolidayHome Tour,setfor1 to 5 p.m.thisSunday.
Married forjusta yearand half,Pollyhas createdabeautiful home of comfortcoupledwithpersonal
touchesof color anduniqueness. Beginningwithherdiningroom, justoff the frontfoyer,she combines
a traditional table,high-backedchairsandcherrychinacabinet witha Picassoabstract sittingona
corner easel anda pale greenflowerpotcenterpiece.Giventoherbyher grandmother asa wedding
present,the antiquedpothousedPolly andMatt’sfloral arrangementfortheirweddingandwill feature
a seasonal arrangementforChristmas.
In the openplanfor theirlivingroom,kitchenareaandbreakfastnook,Pollycontinueshermix.Onthe
bar, she has assembled aDickens Christmasvillage,forwhichhergrandmotherpresentsheranewpiece
each year.Nexttothe breakfastnookhangsa collectionof pastel-coloredGermanplateswithpainted
flowers.These are juxtaposedwiththe floorsof darkslate tile andthe funkydishware Pollydisplays
throughthe rest of the kitchen.Inthe den,she mixes basicpale coucheswithpillow fabricsrangingfrom
zebrastripesto contemporarypastels.Hertraditional-styledchairsfeature fabricswithfreshpatternsof
circlesandstripes as well asconventionalmaterials.
Pollyexpresseshertaste throughherownartwork andher collectedpaintings,whichare displayed
throughoutthe home.Asan example,the headboardof the Glasses’guestbedroomisadoor Polly
foundwhenshe wasincollege.
“I justknockedthe glassout andpaintedit,”saidPolly,whoaddedapinkand greenabstractportrait to
replace the formerwindow.
Her taste is alsoshownthrough distinctive lightfixtures.The home includeschandeliercandle holders in
boththe masterand guest baths. The masterchandelierhousessmall pillarcandlesonabase of curving
metal workwhile the guestchandelier of wroughtironis wrappedincrystal leavesandpendants.
Anotherunique iteminthe home ishousedonthe sunporch – a nanny’sbench.The antique isa
woodenbenchona rocker base witha bar across a sectionof the seat which,naturally, keepsababy
fromrollingoff. Thisworkof rusticcraftsmanshipandfadedredpaint Pollyhas accentedwith a body
pillowpatteredinmodernbrownandblue circles.Onthe window above is awreathdecoratedwith
brightpastel Christmasballs,while asmall artificial Christmas tree standsinthe doordrapedin red pine
cone garland.
Part of her Santa ClauscollectionPollyhasplacedinthe “manroom.”Seatedonan olddesk,these
customaryfiguresof Christmasare displayed alongside masculineleathercouchesand – forthat splash
of the eclectic– a leopardskinottoman.
The 2008 Home Tour alsoincludesThe FidelityCarlsonHome of JodyandDr. GlenFenter at 304 Country
Club,the home of Brian andPam Williamsat214 West Cooperand the home of Clarence andMary

2. Davisat 814 Arlington,all inWestMemphis.Eachhome will be markedwithagiantAltrusaCandyCane
sign.
Ticketscan be purchasedat hosthomesthe day of the eventorinadvance from TrishO'Connor.For
additional information,call ShirleyGrady870-636-1982 or Sandra Perkins901-340-1059.
Cutlines: (Altrusa-Glasses-1) The headboardof the Glasses’guestbedroomisadoorPollyfound.She’s
addeda pinkand greenabstractportrait toreplace the formerwindow.
(Altrusa-Glasses-2) PollyGlassdescribesherstyle aseclectic,unitingthe oldwiththe new. The Marion
home of PollyandMatt Glasswill be featuredonthe 16th
Annual AltrusaHolidayHome Tour,setfor1 to
5 p.m.thisSunday. Ticketscanbe purchasedat anyof the tour homesonthe day of the event.
(Altrusa-Glasses-3) Inherdiningroom,Pollycombinesatraditional diningroomsuitwithaPicasso
abstract and a pale greenflowerpotcenterpiece.
(Altrusa-Glasses-4) Anotheruniqueiteminthe Glasses’homeishousedonthe sunporch – an antique
nanny’sbench.