PHOTOS of the Day: Peace, Hope and Joy on Maplewood Avenue
Three houses on same block show their holiday spirit.
On the stretch of Maplewood Avenue between Walton Road and Jefferson Avenue, three houses are all on the same page with declaring their holiday spirit.
One home has the word "Peace" in giant red letters on its front lawn. Down the block, another proclaims "Joy" and the third, "Hope" for all the world to see.
We wonder if the homeowners planned it, or if it is just a serendipitous holiday happening. Either way, the sentiments are most welcome at this time of year.
Tricia Kenny
9:56 am on Thursday, December 20, 2012
Hi Carolyn,
I can help you solve your mystery of the joy, peace and hope signs appearing in Maplewood. Last year I was in Millburn with my Son Owen and I commented on a joy sign in someones front yard. As a surprise my son made me the same sign for the holiday. Owen has been fascinated with woodworking since he was very young. Now he is a 14 year old at Seton Hall Prep and has now made over a dozen signs. It's all through word of mouth. Most of the time people knock on our door and ask us where they can get a similar sign.
Carolyn Maynard-Parisi
10:00 am on Thursday, December 20, 2012
Tricia, that's fantastic! I had no idea a 14-year-old was behind those lovely signs. What a talent Owen has. I would love to see him in action some time, and please share any photos you have of him working. Thanks!
kathleen
10:19 am on Thursday, December 20, 2012
Owen Kenny is the artist behind the message!!!!