Oh, Christmas Trees

Happy St. Lucia Day! In honor of the Scandinavian holiday, I figured I better share something festive. So I give you a tour of the 5th Annual Christmas Tree Walk at our museum. My friend Cindy and I managed to get there yesterday afternoon – on their last day – and would highly recommend making it an annual activity!

Each room on both floors had a variety of trees and theme areas set up. Kudos to the designers of the 20 unique and creatively gorgeous trees! 

Come on it and take the tour with us!

First we were in awe of this old house. Can you imagine how gorgeous it was decorated back in the day? They certainly did a fine job with creative touches on every surface!

Even had Jack Frost designing winterscapes on the windows.

This one was called "Over There" and featured decorations symbolizing the World Wars.

I mean, this is a museum after all.

This "phone tree" is appropriately called "Hello Christmas." Love the antique phone desk.

And the antique telephones nestled in the tree. Very cool.

The "Peacock Holiday Fantasy" tree was gorgeous. 

Not something I'd ever think to do, but the blues and feathers were so pretty!

We had an "It's a Wonderful Life" room, too. Loved it!

Now this is how you do a Christmas village!

Welcome to Bedford Falls!

There were angels hanging from the ceiling. What a neat idea for using the cutout snowflakes!

Of course the old school room part of the museum had to get a bit decorated.

Love the big peppermint sticks and old primers on the desks.

The "Christmas Blessings to our Troops" tree courtesy of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Loved the "Angels Among Us" tree since my oldest sister also decorates with angels!

A huge variety of angels.

And why haven't I thought to do this with any of my seashells before?

It's the "Peace, Love, and Belly Rubs" tree, of course! 

"I'll be Gnome for Christmas!"

A Viking gnome for sure!

Santa fun in the toy room!

Now isn't this a clever idea with a watering can, "icicles" and mirror for ice?

How to set up for a holiday wedding!

Here's a pretty and pretty interesting bouquet or centerpiece.

It's made up of antique broaches and probably and old clip-on earring or two. So unique!

Pink and feathers belong to Christmas. Who knew?

I think it's pretty. Not going to happen in my house, but still pretty to look at here!

The Christmas goose is in for a surprise.

Love this idea of the old Christmas hymns made into ornaments. You can always print out things that "look" old, too, to make this work.

Had to take a picture of the Irish Christmas tree in honor of my ailing Irish brother-in-law.

Hope these Celtic decorations and ...

this Irish angel send you good luck in the hospital, Mr. Delaney!

A little Whoville Christmas action. 

I like the idea of the lights inside a Santa bag. So many creative things going on!

Son of a nutcracker! There's a lot of nutcrackers!

Very neat to see the huge variety.

Not sure if it's one person's collection but it's impressive!

Love the "Choose Hope" tree!

And this "Puttin on the Ritz" tree totally brings out the museum qualities.

The dress on the mannequin and the "pearls" hanging on the tree. Very vintage!

And that completes our tour today, folks. Thanks for visiting. And be sure to check your calendar next year for the 6th annual event at the South Wood County Historical Museum!