For years, Rita Vaughan helped schedule interesting homes to be featured on the Bowling Green Woman’s Club’s Christmas Home Tour.

This year, the longtime Bowling Green resident is excited that her historic Federal-style home is one of featured spots on the tour, which is from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

&#8220I understand why a lot of people hesitate” to be on the tour, she said, &#8220because you have to do a lot in advance. But once you get it done, let Christmas happen, because you’re ready.”

Vaughan’s home at 2116 Nashville Road is now full of holiday cheer.

Glass vases of Christmas ornaments gleam from beneath the 1862 burled elm grand piano in her living room, which during the home tour on Sunday will be warmed by a fire and filled with music from pianist Aaron Hulsey.

In Vaughan’s sunroom, a large Christmas tree sparkles near fresh, white wicker furniture.

On a dining room sideboard stands a tabletop tree decorated in gold near the dining table, on which sits a glass compote filled with beaded fruit.

Vaughan’s kitchen features some of Bowling Green’s religious history, in the form of a backsplash that was once part of the slate roof on St. Joseph Catholic Church, which Vaughan attends.

More slate can be seen on Vaughan’s patio, where it’s used as flooring, planters and a surround for a large tree encircled by tiny Christmas pines.

Back inside, Vaughan’s breakfast room, which was once a porch, isn’t far from a &#8220Florida room” that was built onto the house a few years ago. The Florida room is furnished with a Christmas tree and items Vaughan said were once in her attic, including a gateleg table with antique legs and a top Vaughan and her late husband made from cherry found on a farm they once owned.

Vaughan’s den warms the home with another fireplace, beside which is a pair of wrought iron reindeer pulling a sleigh that carries Santa and gifts.

A large brass tray Vaughan’s late husband found at a yard sale tops a unique wrought iron base she found.

Winding up Vaughan’s second story staircase are garlands of pine, dotted with bunches of holly.

Upstairs are Vaughan’s four bedrooms, one of which is decorated with white linens monogrammed with purple thread and a Christmas tree decorated in purple and gold.

Another bedroom features black and white linens and an old, once-green faux Christmas tree Vaughan gave new life to by painting it a pewter color. The tree features black and white ornaments, as well as some Asian-themed elements.

A third bedroom is decorated with the bed Vaughan’s father slept in as a child, a bedspread Vaughan’s mother made with a pot holder loom, a chair Vaughan caned and furniture she refinished, including a chest that holds a small Christmas tree decorated with some of Vaughan’s old jewelry.

&#8220Rings are on there, necklaces,” she said.

The &#8220children’s bedroom” is whimsical and features a Santa and Mrs. Claus made from mop heads, as well as the rocking chair Vaughan’s mother was given just before Vaughan was born.

Vaughan has blocked access to the unfinished third floor of her home by placing toys, including family heirlooms, on the steps leading to it.

Vaughan’s home was chosen for the home tour because of &#8220the warmth,” said Mary Lou Kirby, one of the tour’s organizers.

And Vaughan’s festively decorated Model T will be an added treat for those who visit her home, said Debbie Underwood, who also helped organize the home tour.

Vaughan said she’s honored to be on the tour because it raises money for WKU scholarships the woman’s club gives to students who don’t get any other scholarships.

&#8220That’s so important,” she said . &#8220Even though our money is smaller, they are getting the attention and the little boost they need to get started.”

The &#8220wonderful people who give us their homes to help us raise money for the scholarships make (the home tour) a family event,” Kirby said.

Underwood said the homes – and one business – on the tour are all diverse and can help give good ideas for holiday decorating.

&#8220The personality of the owner comes through,” Kirby said.

Tickets to the home tour are $10 each and can be bought now at Cambridge Market, the Gallery at 916 and Southeastern Displays.

They can also be bought by calling Underwood at 843-8576 or Kirby at 901-0106 or at any of the featured stops on the tour.

In addition to information about Vaughan’s home, the Christmas Home Tour guide, provided by the Bowling Green Woman’s Club, gave the following information about the other locations on the home tour:

Dr. John and Donna Blackburn at 1010 Campbell Lane

This home is well known around town for its gardens and outdoor Christmas decorations.

Built in 1971, the house has undergone structural changes, including the removal of a wall between the formal dining room and den to create a great room, the addition of a Florida room, a breezeway and detached garage.

Recently, the kitchen and master bedroom were remodeled.

Each room reflects the family’s favorite Christmas decorations.

Mona and Terry Collins at 2815 Carriage Hill Drive

The Collinses built their home about 20 years ago. Since then, their tastes have changed, and so has their home’s flooring, light fixtures, color schemes and more.

One thing that has remained is the family’s love of entertaining, with Christmas being their favorite time of year for enjoying visits from family and friends.

Judy Gerhardt at 1340 Chestnut St.

This Victorian cottage was built between 1895 and 1900.

Its fenestration consists of a double window, a recessed front entrance and a bay window. The very detailed front door is a quintessential Victorian piece.

The home’s interior features 13-foot ceilings, crown molding and cypress flooring.

Upon entering the home, you will notice carved panels and the interior door frame with carved brass hinges.

Kim and C. David Jones at 1252 State St.

The Joneses are well-known local artists who bought this home when it was divided into nine apartments and had many &#8220add-ons.”

The family has spent the past two years in demolitions and renovations on this historic house, which now includes contemporary and artistic touches.

Dennis and Sheila Wilson Longest at 2315 Smallhouse Road

This classic and unique ranch style home was built in the 1960s and the current owners moved in at the end of 2005.

The home is on a large, tree-filled lot, which puts the back porch and pool area in a park-like setting.

The home’s large rooms provide much open space.

MacKenzie’s Flowers & Gifts at 1945 Scottsville Road

(Behind Rafferty’s)

This shop, named after owner Roiann Ridley’s beloved horse, is in Thoroughbred Square and is an upscale, yet earthy retail shop for florals, gifts, antiques, seasonal creations and custom accent lighting.

The business opened in the fall of 2005 and is known for a style that includes taking ordinary items and making them something special.

The home of Ellen and Robert Sledge at 107 Walnut Grove Court

(Off Dye Ford Road in Alvaton)

Each of the rooms in the Sledge’s five-bedroom home has a theme.

There are deer, snowmen and Santa along with Victorian dolls, lace and bows.

A patriotic room honors the military and the kitchen is a spot where tourgoers can enjoy a glass of cider and homemade cookies.