No, it's not a cat, and it's not a dog. It's a capybara. Alan Johnson was the proud creator. The decoration is simple and straightforward, but very effective. Winner of the "Most mangy" award.

Although it resembles a fluffy Stonehenge, this house by Eric Brooks is truly evocative of the cosmic meeting the terrestrial. The pieces started out as standard pre-fab, but were custom shaped just before assembly. Winner of the "Ari Cohen memorial award for most unintentional use of the medium."

The angle at which this picture was taken doesn't do justice to Talia Ehrlich's M&M tree. Extra candies were brought to ensure sufficiency of colors.

Notice the dog, waiting faithfully for Master. Next, notice the size of the door in relation to the height of the roof. Must be a big master. Black licorice and colored frosting come together to complete the tableau. Kim Johnson created this chateau.

A tasty Bill Gates is what stares out at us from this Mike Dashow original. I'm sure it's not supposed to be Bill, but the resemblance is uncanny. Actually, it's a computer. Gumdrops, red hots, and marshmallows add to the jovialness. Attention to detail is indicated by the miniature green candy xmas trees that line the mouth's smile.

Still not enough?

Have you seen any good gingerbread houses on the net? Let me know and I'll post a picture here for all to see.

Last updated: Sunday, December 30, 2007