A time-honored tradition returns Nov. 6–8 with the 43rd annual Holiday Open House at Taylor’s Mercantile in downtown Sewanee. Ken and Lynn Taylor have gone all out this year, offering carefully curated holiday gifts, elegant tabletops, and festive decorations for every taste.

The open house transforms the store into a Christmas wonderland, making it a must-visit destination between Nashville and Atlanta, as visitors come to find unique gifts, decorating items, and inspiration for their own homes.

This year’s selection includes traditional Sewanee elegance of woodlands and gold, with classic nutcrackers and Santas, modern woodland décor, and angels. Angels, a beloved part of Sewanee’s traditions, are featured in the advertisement artwork by the late Dick Posan, who also designed the store’s logo and sign.

Taylor’s Mercantile, located at 10 University Ave., is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Holiday Open House hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6 and Saturday, Nov. 7, and noon to 5 p.m., on Sunday, Nov. 8. Don’t miss out on the merriest event of the year. Gather your friends and family, and join the Taylors for a celebration filled with holiday magic.