Tis the Season...right?
We have been checking out all of the Christmas Spots on the
Most do not include live critters
so I am going to share a few pictures from a tree I saw in
I am reaching a little here but they are "critters".
In the Organ Room in Longwood Gardens,
there were about 10 trees decorated with handmade
ornaments from local schools, groups and clubs.
The ornaments on this tree were made by the people in
I have tried my hand at this several times
and was not able to get the results these crafters have.
These ornaments felt really special to me.
You can see a Penguin in the background.
Rabbit
Here are a few more highlights from the
If you would like to read more about the organ, you can find some interesting information here.
Each one decorated with a theme, and handcrafted ornaments.
Today's positive thought...
My heart fills with love when I think about...
- my fiber friends -
Sharing today's images with Eileen at
Such beautiful photos. I love it.
ReplyDeleteHello Debbie,
ReplyDeleteI have been enjoying your Longwood photos, The Christmas trees are all gorgeous. I like those cute felt critters. I am amazed at the creativity of these artists. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a great weekend. PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.
The felted decorations are wonderful. Love all those beautiful trees.
ReplyDeleteThose decorations and trees are stunning! I thought that was a lei of cranberries on the formal chairs, but it looks like little crystals. What are in the two glass cases at the end of the formal dining table? (Looks too big to be a moon rock. Frankinsence and myrrh?) Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeletethere were beads on the back of the chairs. they could have been crystals. the area was roped off and you could not get super close, i zoomed in. i don't know for sure what was at either end of the table...it did not have a sign and when i looked at it, it looked a bit like a gem, but the shapes were very irregular. i loved this tablescape but it was so formal. our christmas celebrations would never fly at a table like this...we are very casual!!!
DeleteThe felted decorations look wonderful, as do the trees.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
All of the trees are beautiful but the animal felties were my favorite here, Debbie, especially the penguin I saw on the tree and that chipmunk was very realistic. I also tried felting at the library and it can be very challenging. I have a small bird and pumpkin made in the class. Hopefully, the library will have another session in 2026.
ReplyDeleteWhat a delightful outing! I loved the needle felted ornaments. They were so pretty. I hope you have a Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Debbie, for such a lovely Christmastime post, filled with so much love and inspiration! The critter tree is the best, very crafty idea they had. Your list is fabulous too and dinner on the train is still lingering in my thoughts!
ReplyDeleteI love that check list did you come up with it yourself? The fiber arts tree is amazing. A lively place to visit.
ReplyDeleteCathy
Longwood Gardens does such remarkable holiday settings. I hope to get back there some day, especially during the holiday season.
ReplyDeleteDear Debbie!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Christmas trees. Wonderful decorations. My living tree isn't decorated yet.
Let the third Advent candle remind you that Christmas is just around the corner. I wish you joyful moments full of hope, peace, and love for those you love most.
Wishing you a beautiful Advent Sunday.
Such beautiful ornaments. Love that chipmunk!
ReplyDeleteFirst, as a needle felted, I can appreciate all the work and hours put into that tree! Inspired me to try my hand at a few ideas for next year. I also like your Winter List. That inspired me too. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI am a needle felter and I would strive to produce any one piece as good as these. They take a very long while and this detail is excellent. I plan to step mine up a notch this year, studying with a real master of the craft and I'm excited about it. You probably saw pix of my needlefelted tree ornaments on the blog a week or so ago. Compared to these exquisite birds, I have a long way to go!
ReplyDeleteI really like the critter ornaments.
ReplyDeleteLove "Dinner on a train" and "Snowball fight" from your bucket list. I wil definetely join "Special Hot Coco"!
I have really got to get up to Longwood one of these days. Fabulous series of photos. Enjoyed your bucket list too.
ReplyDeleteIt is a hard thing to do, I only tried it a little bit, those ornaments are amazing, all the trees are so beautiful, loving that fireplace too!
ReplyDeleteLove the critter tree! So creative and festive.
ReplyDeleteAll these trees are so beautiful, but I know what needle felting is, and the "critter' tree with all those fabulous ornaments is so precious. I do hope you have a beautiful Christmas.
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