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Sandpoint Realty 'Simply Sunday' - November 30, 2025

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Sandpoint Realty 'Simply Sunday' moves us from Thanksgiving weekend into December Christmas Holidays.

Sandpoint Realty Simply Sunday Holiday Decorations

Any more it seems virtually impossible to wait until the day after Thanksgiving to get Christmas Decorations up.  This hallway of Spokane Washington Hotel shows just a small portion of the decorations up for Thanksgiving visitors.  Beautiful but obviously a tremendous amount of time and energy put into just this one hallway.  I for one definitely enjoyed the Christmas Decorations as we transitioned from Thanksgiving to Christmas Holidays.

Even I personally felt the need to get started early with my holiday fudge and preparations for lights that will have been lit in a timely fashion the day after Thanksgiving.  And I must say that I got zero complaints from the clients I gave my traditional fudge and cookie plates to on Thanksgiving Eve.  lol

I trust everyone made it a memorable Thanksgiving Weekend no matter your activity.  Be safe, stay healthy through out this Holiday Season North Idaho.

 

'Experience the Difference' in working with a full time Professional Sandpoint Realty REALTOR®  Your wants and needs will always be my priorities. 

Mark Don McInnes

Broker - Owner

208 255-6227

SandpointNorthIdaho.com - North Idaho Home & Land Searches

Sandpoint Realty LLC

1205 Highway 2

Sandpoint, Idaho 83864

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Mark Don McInnes

208 255-6227

"Experience the Difference' working with a full time professional Realtor®

Mark Don McInnes - Sandpoint Realty LLC

 

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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Love the Christmas trees, Mark. But I'm one of those people who prefers not to see Christmas decor until after Thanksgiving. My house is just about ready for Christmas... just the tree to go up this afternoon.

Nov 30, 2025 06:08 AM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Pretty lobby Mark. We saw Christmas decorations on neighbor homes this year the day before Halloween. Way too soon for me!

Nov 30, 2025 06:20 AM
Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho

I agree completely.  I don't like seeing it before Thanksgiving either but even mine have grown to the point I just can not get it all done on Thanksgiving weekend.  Used to be my tradition.  I felt guilty cooking fudge just a few days before Thanksgiving but sure nice to have 10 pounds already done and a quite a few plates already handed out.  I will draw the line at a week before and certainly no lights lit, but the prep work having gone in.  Trusting you enjoyed your Holiday Weekend.  m

Nov 30, 2025 08:39 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Mark,

Love the photo of the lobby with all the gorgeous Christmas trees! My home is decorated now and let the Christmas holidays begin!

Nov 30, 2025 06:26 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Retired Real Estate Broker

Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho   to paraphrase, its beginning to look a lot like Christmas with every blog I read today.  That would be an impressive lobby sight

Nov 30, 2025 06:34 AM
GilbertRealtor BillSalvatore
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

I love that picture. Thanks for sharing, make it a great Sunday and enjoy your weekend! Bill  

Bill Salvatore, Realtor- Arizona Elite Properties

Nov 30, 2025 09:22 AM
Michael J. Perry
Fathom Realty - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

We’ll probably start tomorrow in putting up some of Christmas Decorations …………….

Nov 30, 2025 10:57 AM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Mark, sure wish the Christmas decor would wait until at least Black Friday, but that hallway really is beautiful.

Nov 30, 2025 11:20 AM
Gwen Fowler SC Lakes & Mountains 864-710-4518
Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc - Walhalla, SC
Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc.

Mark, your “Simply Sunday” posts always set the tone for the season, and this one captures that transition from Thanksgiving to Christmas perfectly. Those hotel decorations are stunning — you can feel the amount of care and effort that went into creating such a festive welcome for visitors. It’s hard not to get swept up in the holiday spirit when you see displays like that.

I had to smile at your early start on fudge and cookie plates. That kind of thoughtful tradition means so much to clients, and there’s never a complaint when sweets show up a little ahead of schedule! It’s clear you put your heart into the season just as you do your work.

 

Wishing you a wonderful start to the holidays in North Idaho. May it be healthy, bright, and full of good moments for you and your clients.

Nov 30, 2025 12:04 PM
Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho

This is very nice to read.  Thank you for stopping by and taking the time to comment.  m

Dec 03, 2025 09:01 AM
Patricia Feager
Referral Specialist - DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Licensed to April 2027

Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho - Enjoy your visit to this beautiful place in Washington. That lobby looks very inviting and ready for the holiday season moving forward to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year in between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Enjoy your visit and have fun making new discoveries. 

Nov 30, 2025 01:36 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho we are still old fashion.  Nothing goes up for Christmas until after Thanksgiving.

Nov 30, 2025 04:18 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Mark- I love Christmas decorations!  I need to get organized for my Christmas baking. The hardest part for me is getting started. 

Nov 30, 2025 05:30 PM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

It'll be a few weeks before we start getting ready for Christmas. We have to go find a tree soon!

Dec 01, 2025 05:16 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

It seems most appropriate to wait until after Thanksgiving, but I see some people starting their Christmas decorations right after taking down their Halloween decorations, haha.

Dec 01, 2025 06:35 AM
Don Baker
Lane Realty - Eatonton, GA
Lake Sinclair Specialist

We had a great Thanksgiving weekend.  Our team won their rivalry game and moved up in the ranks.  Now can we take the SEC championship this weekend?

Dec 02, 2025 01:35 PM
Eileen Burns 954.483.3912
Douglas Elliman Las Olas - Fort Lauderdale, FL
FLorida Real Estate Connector

Love walking through hotel lobbies and store fronts to see the special touches of the season.  Hope you will enjoy your Christmas celebration 2025 Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho 

Dec 03, 2025 06:59 AM
Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573
MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME
Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

Did seem that everyone got into gear earlier for the holidays... not just national marketing controlling the ho ho ho. We all need a holly jolly Christmas Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho ! Heading for a million points... woo hoo! 

Dec 03, 2025 08:06 AM
Steffy Hristova
HomeSmart Elite Group Tempe AZ Tel: 602.710.8161 - Tempe, AZ
Tempe AZ Realtor - Your Home Close to Your Work!

Beautiful Christmas decorations, Mark! I will start following your "Simply Sunday" posts. I just read about them in Gwen Fowler SC Lakes & Mountains 864-710-4518 's comment. 

Dec 03, 2025 08:15 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

Gorgeous trees, Mark! My husband has been putting up Christmas decorations for a couple of weeks now, it's his favorite holiday!

Dec 03, 2025 09:32 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Mark:

Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. You're right - Christmas decorations are out earlier every year - we had neighbors decorating early in the week of Thanksgiving. The days are certainly passing quickly.

Jeff

Dec 03, 2025 07:56 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Thursday afternoon, Mark. I hope all is going well for you this week.

A winter weather advisory is posted for our area in Maryland for Friday. I might be shoveling some snow.

Dec 04, 2025 11:57 AM
Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho

Roy, we have some weather forecasted for North Idaho but so far it is with warmer texts so hopefully no snow on the valley floors, which creates havoc for local drivers and visitors alike.  Thx for stopping by as always.  m

Dec 04, 2025 01:00 PM