The Garden Club of Long Beach Islands’ 54th annual Holiday Tour of Homes was sold out as soon as it was announced – as usual – since it is a must-do event for locals and their friends: an opportunity to gather, gawk and gab about the amazing homes plus the floral and holiday decorations made by the club.

This year, five homeowners, two in Loveladies, one in Brant Beach and two in Beach Haven, graciously donated their homes, allowing club members to decorate for two days, thenhold a preview day…