David Christopher’s Decorates University of North Alabama's President's Home for Christmas. (2021)

David Christopher’s Decorates University of North Alabama's President's Home for Christmas. (2021)

David and I were excited to return to UNA, my alma mater, to decorate the historic home of UNA’s President. The home was built in 1940. It was patterned after English and American Colonial structures. With the home’s history in mind, we wanted to keep the decor traditional in nature. The Kitts’ had a lot of decor on their own, so we worked with what they had available and filled in with some of our merchandise. Current President, Dr. Ken Kitts, wife Mrs. Dena Kitts, and two sons, Colin and Corbin reside in the home.

I graduated from the University of North Alabama in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science degree. Within six months of graduation, I found myself employed by UNA. I served as Coordinator of Academic Advisor for six years. I spent the next six years as Assistant Director of the Career Center. While employed at UNA, I completed my Master of Arts degree in Community Counseling. I enjoyed my time at UNA, and it will always feel like home to me.

David proposed to me in Wesleyan Hall, featured in the video, in 2005. We married a couple of weeks later when we eloped to New York City. We will celebrate seventeen years of marriage in February 2022.

We hope you enjoy this short home tour and story telling session. Thanks for sharing in our lives! We love you.

Here is a link to a great article about the home as well as more photos of the inside of the home, pre Christmas: https://showingofftheshoals.com/2019/06/24/the-presidents-home/

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31 Comments

  1. Michael Frey on December 5, 2021 at 12:09 pm

    Beautiful, elegant, classy, but not stuffy. Perfect for a formal event, but perfect for a family get together! You’ve done it again David
    Thanks for the tour Jen! Best wishes for a joyous, happy, and safe Holiday season to you, your family, and your staff!

  2. Cecile Morgan on December 5, 2021 at 12:09 pm

    Beautiful home! Beautiful decor! Thanks for sharing your home

  3. Kim Gurley on December 5, 2021 at 12:12 pm

    What a treat!!! 💜

  4. Sandra Leal on December 5, 2021 at 12:20 pm

    More videos please!!!

  5. Mary Williams on December 5, 2021 at 12:24 pm

    Beautiful!! How nice for both of you! To share in this stunning campus and home for the Christmas season!!

  6. Kay Wallace on December 5, 2021 at 12:24 pm

    Absolutely lovely

  7. Elizete Di Russo on December 5, 2021 at 12:27 pm

    I’m glad to hear that David didn’t go to College, because he knew what he wants to do in his life. My friend went to College and never worked one single day in his life, in the profession he graduated from College, and now he’s $54,000.00 in college debit. He told me, was a big mistake he made. I think college is not for everyone. Because I know many people who make more money without College degree.

  8. Vanessa Summers on December 5, 2021 at 12:27 pm

    Looks very pretty

  9. Romano Gitano on December 5, 2021 at 12:27 pm

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ David’s master’s is in high class decor, it just comes naturally to him and he’s amazing in what he does. Having said that, it was good to know both of your backgrounds, plus Jen your campus is lovely. Stay Safe & Healthy… Abrazos

  10. Barb Kenas on December 5, 2021 at 12:28 pm

    What great memories for you and how gracious of them to share their home, looks beautiful!

  11. CONSTANTINE ANGEL GUTIERREZ on December 5, 2021 at 12:30 pm

    fabulous

  12. Dee Birkey on December 5, 2021 at 12:30 pm

    Thanks for the tour of your pretty alma mater and Presidents home. Beautiful work David! You really met the challenge of incorporating existing and new materials…and for bringing a traditional holiday feel to this stately home!!

  13. Elizabeth Guilbe on December 5, 2021 at 12:35 pm

    What gorgeous bldgs.! A beautiful looking campus Great memories for you 😉 That’s wonderful! Love me some Christopher’s decorating ❤️ He ALWAYS does such beautiful work Thank you for sharing

  14. Sherry A on December 5, 2021 at 12:35 pm

    Beautiful…do you have a link for the plug in fairy lights?

  15. Barbara Mobley on December 5, 2021 at 12:37 pm

    Beautiful and sophisticated!

  16. Marta Velna on December 5, 2021 at 12:42 pm

    Looks so beautiful!!!

  17. Debbie Persaud on December 5, 2021 at 12:43 pm

    Beautiful !!! Amazing back story Jen and the campus is beautiful. Lots of good memories there. David made the right choice. He had a calling and he answered !!🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️

  18. Tony InLosAngeles on December 5, 2021 at 12:45 pm

    Jen that was a beautiful story!

  19. Southern Sass on December 5, 2021 at 12:45 pm

    Thank y’all Jen & David.
    What a beautiful campus!
    Love everything about it, even those sweet little squirrels 🤗

    Absolutely Gorgeous decorating David, love every piece of it.
    Perfection in this stunning home.

  20. Karen Theresa on December 5, 2021 at 12:47 pm

    Love the colours, very blessed 🙏🙏

  21. Meihah Nguyen on December 5, 2021 at 12:49 pm

    I definitely think that the White House Christmas Decor team is missing out on David’s insight and creativity. Tisk-tisk-tisk….They need to consult with him for next year’s decor. Pronto-pronto-andale-andale

  22. Gloria Garcia on December 5, 2021 at 12:49 pm

    Thank you for sharing your memories of this lovely campus and of you and David. I love the simple but elegant decor too!

  23. Sherry Dolen on December 5, 2021 at 12:50 pm

    Gorgeous

  24. T O'Neil on December 5, 2021 at 12:54 pm

    This is beautiful. Thanks for the tour of the campus.

  25. Arnika Kiani on December 5, 2021 at 12:57 pm

    I love, love, love that mantle! It looks like you brought it in straight from the woods!

  26. rosalee pruett on December 5, 2021 at 12:58 pm

    I like lots of videos please. David has that touch. Everything he does is so beautiful and looks so professional. Course he is professional!!’

  27. Tisha’s Creations on December 5, 2021 at 12:59 pm

    Everything looks so elegant!! I love the garlands, very natural looking!!

  28. Patricia Tolliver on December 5, 2021 at 1:00 pm

    Another Goregous Masterpiece,David!!
    Love the Ribbon!Is that available?Would be perfect in my Fox guest rm!!
    Thank you both&Family for sharing their beautiful Home!🎄
    Merry Christmas!

  29. Faye Craghead on December 5, 2021 at 1:01 pm

    Gorgeous! I’m finished but wish I had a space to decorate! I don’t! I love watching you guys as it’s inspiring! Love it!🌲🎄🌲😛

  30. Sue Liles on December 5, 2021 at 1:03 pm

    Wonderful video!! David is amazing again. Jen, you are adorable. So happy to see a part of your history. Thank you for letting into your lives. Absolutely beautiful campus. Was so generous of the President and his wife to let us come into their gorgeous home.

  31. Susan Chace on December 5, 2021 at 1:07 pm

    Love, love, love your green garlands you are using. So natural looking!! Another masterpiece, thanks for continuing to share your skills and creativity.

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