Hope for the Holidays

Lot #1. Silver Bells: This 7' tree is decorated in every way to remind you of the classic holiday song "Silver Bells". Donated by TASUS Corporation. SOLD

Lot #2. A family-friendly 9' Spruce tree decorated in traditional whites and reds. Comes with a kids' Nativity set and books for the whole family to enjoy. Donated by mom2mom at Sherwood Oaks Christian Church. SOLD

Lot #3. All Grown-Up Barbie: This 5' Barbie "tree" is a bodice with pink sequined halter top and a white garland skirt adorned with white lights, Barbie ornaments, and pink feathers. Comes with a pink Barbie basket full of gifts, including the Barbie movie, two tickets to "Hairspray" at IU Auditorium (Feb. 6, 2024 @ 7:30pm, Balcony E, Row 1), a plush pink bathrobe, warm fuzzy pink socks, face masks, jade roller, a sparkling rose cocktail kit, two champagne flutes and champagne. Donated by the Chris Smith Team, Re/Max Acclaimed Properties. SOLD

Lot #4. Candy Land Christmas: What could be sweeter than a Candy Land Christmas tree? Enjoy this 6½' tree decorated to match the childhood favorite board game Candy Land, chocked full of your favorite goodies: gumdrops, cupcakes, cookies, donuts, candy sprinkles and more! Comes with a pair of sunglasses and additional sweet treats to ensure a sweet holiday season. Donated by Precision Eye Group. SOLD

Lot #5. Heading Home for the Holidays: This 7½' tree is lovingly dedicated to the families of New Hope who are working towards stable housing. An old-fashioned miniature village is nestled in and around this tree, filled with quaint homes, village shops, churches, and farms, all illuminated by street lamps, lanterns, and candlelight. This snowy winter wonderland comes alive with trains, carolers, snowmen, sleighs, busy shopkeepers, playing children, frolicking animals, and villagers heading home to celebrate. We wish you a very merry Christmas from our house to yours! Donated by St. Thomas Lutheran Church. SOLD

Lot #6. The Nutcracker: Nutcrackers of all shapes and sizes stand guard on this beautiful 6½' slim Yorkshire fir tree, wrapped in green velvet and plaid ribbon with berries and metallic accents. To complete the theme, this tree includes 4 tickets to The Nutcracker Ballet on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2:00 p.m. at IU Jacobs School of Music! This tree also comes with gift cards to some wonderful Bloomington businesses, including: Butcher’s Block ($200), Uptown Café ($50), Nails w/ An ($50), Chocolate Moose ($50), and 1 month of yoga at Vibe Yoga ($150 value). Donated by RootAdvisors. SOLD

Lot #7. Baby, It's Cold Outside! This 6' tree is adorned with everything you need to keep warm during the cold winter months, including hats, scarves, gloves, socks, coats, and blankets. And it comes with hot chocolate. Donated by the Kappa Tau Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. SOLD

Lot #8. Dog Lover Advent Tree: Unwrap a fun dog-themed surprise every day in December up to Christmas! This 7' tree is decorated with lots of goodies for dogs and their people. Comes with coupons and gift certificates to Mad 4 My Dog (est. value: $415). Donated by Mad 4 My Dog. SOLD

Lot #9. Champagne Dreams: Toast the holidays with this 9' tree decorated with champagne and rosé colored ornaments. Comes with a stainless-steel, double-walled insulated beverage tub filled with champagne, champagne flutes, and accessories. (Total est. value: $500+) Donated by Kristi Gibbs Realty. SOLD

Lot #10. Book Lovers: This 6' tree is decorated with red and black gingham and adorned with bookmarks and 3 $15 gift cards to Morgenstern's Bookstore. Comes with more than a dozen best-seller, popular, must-read books for adults and children, in addition to a basket of candies and cocoa and a throw blanket to keep you cozy while reading. This tree would be perfect for any individual or family who loves to read or for an office where employees can take a break with a book. Donated by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Bloomington Alumnae Chapter. SOLD

Lot #11. Royal Winter Wonderland: This 7' tree is beautifully decorated in wonderful winter hues of blue and white, promising to brighten your morning, day, evening and night throughout the holiday season. Donated by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc, Upsilon Kappa Zeta Graduate Chapter. SOLD

Lot #12. A Scandinavian Christmas: This 6' tree includes handmade straw ornaments, two children's books by renowned author and illustrator Jan Brett, and two large gingerbread stuffed dolls. Donated by the Armstrong family. SOLD

Lot #13. Gingerbread Treats & Peppermint Sweets: Grab a cup of hot cocoa and cozy up next to this festive 6' tree full of treats and peppermint sweets! The gingerbread people will brighten your spirits just in time for the holidays! You may be inspired to start baking your own festive goodies with the items found in the included gift basket. Spend time with loved ones decorating your own wooden gingerbread house! Comes with $30 gift card to Crumble Coffee & Bakery, $15 gift card to Two Sticks Bakery, $50 gift card to Rainbow Bakery, and a gift basket containing baking supplies, mugs, cocoa mix and a “decorate it yourself “ gingerbread house. Donated by the Long Family: Jamie, Jennifer, and Ray. SOLD

Lot #14. The Fairest Tree of Them All: This 7' tree is inspired by the classic fairy tale of Snow White. Donated by Rose House LuMin student ministry. SOLD

Lot #15. Angel Tree: Experience the true spirit of giving this Christmas. This 7½' tree is a symbol of international goodwill, filled with beautiful ornaments handcrafted by talented women in Kenya, celebrating the global impact of The Salvation Army and available for sale through our fair-trade shop, "Others." Join us in spreading love, hope, and Christmas magic here at home and worldwide. Comes with a gift basket including 1 fair-trade Nativity set, 8 handpicked angel ornaments from around the world, a scented holiday candle, a devotional book, a bible, a journal and a set of pens (total retail value: $210). Donated by The Salvation Army. SOLD

Lot #16. Best of Bloomington: This blue and gold 7.5' tree, decorated with elaborate royal blue and gold decorations, comes with gift cards from several local businesses. (Total est. value: $1,000) Donated by The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce. SOLD

Lot #17. Mirth: A rustic white 6' tree adorned with modern black and white decor with pops of yellow. Comes with a $100 gift card to Mirth, a faux-leather wallet, Maruca handbag, recycled cashmere hat, scarf, and hand warmers (Total est. value: $415) Donated by Mirth. SOLD

Lot #18. Let's Read S'more! This 7' slim Alberta Spruce tree, decorated with forest animal ornaments and puppets, has been curated to foster an early love of literacy. Comes with six beautifully illustrated children's books by various authors about the outside world. Four high-quality animal puppets by Folkmanis make excellent storytime companions. The accompanying cozy camping cottage play nook -- complete with tent, rug, blanket, reading light, and plush pretend campfire set -- is the perfect woodland setting for reading. Donated by Monroe Smart Start. SOLD

Lot #19. Candy Land: This 7' white tree comes with two gift certificates for 6-month memberships to Iron Pit Gym. Donated by Iron Pit Gym. SOLD

Lot #20. Winter Woodland: This 7½' pencil tree is ready to light up your home or office. Warm white lights, whimsical woodland ornaments with boho inspired natural wood accents and just a touch of gold makes this neutral tree suitable for every space. The wooden tree collar keeps the footprint small allowing this tree to fit almost anywhere. Don't forget to check out the jingle basket including Hearth & Home Mulled Spice 3-wick candle, forest green throw, Stanley tumbler, Favorite Day Dutch hot chocolate mix, and forest green and cream hand towels. Donated by Stone Belt Freight/Kelsy Leasing. SOLD

Lot #21. Little Country Christmas: Enjoy this 6' tree for a cozy country holiday with your loved ones as you reflect back on warm memories from the past while creating new memories for the future. Comes with holiday-themed books and fun family games like Uno. (Total est. value: $500) Donated by Kid Angles: The Early Education School. SOLD

Lot #22. Magic of Caring: Our 6' tree is decorated with ornaments crafted from the hearts of our residents in the spirit of the holidays. Donated by Majestic Care of Bloomington. SOLD

Lot #23. STEM: This 6½' flocked Douglas Fir tree highlights STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) and offers discovery from every angle, including topic-specific ornaments and a molecular tree topper. Comes with six wrapped STEM-themed presents under the tree to unwrap. (Total est. value: $750) Donated by Simtra BioPharma Solutions. SOLD

Lot #24. The Grinch Tree: The Grinch won’t steal your Christmas spirit this year! This 6' tree is decorated with ornaments from the classic Dr. Seuss holiday tale. Comes with 2 tickets (plus parking) to the IU vs Kennesaw State men's basketball game (Dec 29). Donated by Old National Bank. SOLD

Lot #25. A beautiful 7½' flocked tree decorated with black, white, and silver ornaments and accompanied by a festive and cheerful 2' solid plush snowman. This tree comes with numerous gift cards and is a local foodie's dream! Includes $500 gift certificate to Truffle's Fine Cuisine, $200 in gift cards to La Una Cantina, $100 in gift cards to Rush Hour Station, $50 gift card to Mother Bear's Pizza, $50 gift card to Bub's Burgers & Ice Cream, $25 gift card to Smokin' Jack's Rib Shack, $25 gift card to Soma Coffeehouse & Juice Bar, 25 meals from Chick-fil-A ($225 value), 9 sandwiches from Chick-fil-A ($45 value), 2 salads from Chick-fil-A ($20 value), 2 tickets to Tri Kappa's Denim & Diamonds Blingo event ($80 value), a hanging flower basket from Tri Kappa ($35 value), and a pecan cheeseball from Tri Kappa ($9 value). Donated by Tri Kappa, Alpha Chapter. SOLD

Lot #26. This Barbie Is A Christmas Tree! Step into a world of pink wonder with this 6' tree, a dazzling tribute to the Barbie in all of us, and be transported to a dreamy realm of girlish delight. Celebrating the iconic fashion doll, this tree features new, vintage, and refurbished Barbie dolls of all shapes, sizes, and skin colors, plus clothing and accessories -- kayaks and cars, pets and puzzles, a wardrobe and styling head. Also comes with six handmade stockings and a double-sided reversible tree skirt for even more fresh looks. Fabulous and festive, this tree is a magical tribute to the timeless allure of Barbie that will fill your heart with joy this holiday season. Donated by Friends of Phoebe. SOLD

Lot #27. Artistree: Beautiful and beneficial for the Earth, nothing new was purchased for the making of this tree, including the 6' tree itself. Instead, materials were sourced from Art Remains donations, local resale shops, and creative upcycle/recycle crafters. Some of the ornaments on the tree and the gifts underneath it are there to jumpstart your own creative reuse endeavors! Comes with "The Creative License" by Danny Gregory, dot-to-dot mindfulness mandalas coloring book, scrapbooking mini book kit, a basket of yarn, colored pencils, holiday-themed hand stamps, Sharpie markers, upcycled pouches and small coin purses, and more. Donated by Art Remains Creative Reuse Center. SOLD

Lot #28. Get a Kick Out of the Holidays: This 6' red tree features many different soccer-themed ornaments, including logos of some of the most popular soccer clubs in the world, globes filled with bouncy balls, fidget spinners, and Cutters Soccer stickers. Comes with a Cutters Soccer Essentials Gift Basket which includes free tickets to the Spring 2024 season of Cutters Soccer, 3-in-1 soccer trainer (goal/rebounder/target), 2 soccer balls, 2 pairs of goalie gloves, 2 Cutters Soccer water bottles, 2 Cutters Soccer stress balls, 2 long-sleeve shirts (YL), a glow-in-the-dark soccer blanket and a $25 gift card to Amazon. (Total est.value: $550) Donated by Cutters Soccer Club. SOLD

Lot #29. Buy Bloomington: This 5' tree comes with $100 in gift cards from the following local businesses: Trojan Horse ($20), Bloomingfoods ($20), DeAngelo’s ($20), Crumble Coffee & Bakery ($10), Soma Coffeehouse ($10), The Chocolate Moose ($10), and Bloomington Hardware ($10). In addition, the tree comes with original art from local Artist Anna McCoy (retail value: $200), including: Crimson B-Town Blanket (60" x 80"), framed original art print (8" x 8"), 6 pack of original art B-Town notecards, and a "Buy Bloomington" original art magnet. Donated by Grant Properties. SOLD

Lot #30. A spin on traditional, this 7½' tree has a large floral presentation with reds, silver, and white. Lots of sparkle and shine. Donated by John Bethell Title. SOLD

Lot #31. Santa Claus is Coming to Town: This 6½' tree features red and white decorations with several faces of jolly Saint Nick! Donated by Hurlow Wealth Management Group. SOLD

Lot #32. We are Santa’s Elves: This exciting and whimsical 7' tree will definitely bring back fond memories of the child in all of us. Elves scamper in and out among stripes of red, white, and lime green, ribbons of different patterns, unique ornaments, and a showstopper tree topper. At its base, the tree is surrounded by even more elves hard at work and at play. Comes with an overnight trip for two (Dec. 3-4) to Louisville including transportation and overnight stay, meals, and entertainment (value: $900); an afternoon trip for one (Dec. 18) to High Tea at the Cake Bake Shop in Carmel (value: $125); and dinner for four in the beautiful Meadowood Dining Room. (The three elf figures and workbench on the floor do NOT come with the tree.) Donated by Meadowood Retirement Community. SOLD

Lot #33. Dino-Claws: This white 4' pencil tree shines with multiple white/colored light modes (and comes with a remote control). It is stuffed full of wool-felted dinosaurs, dinosaur-shaped cookie cutters, wooden dinosaur ornaments, and more. The tree stands in a decorative wood crate base that makes a wonderful storage box throughout the year. Comes with a Nordic Ware dinosaur cake pan, Supernatural Dinomite sprinkles, Singing Dog Vanilla frosting mix, a Now Designs dinosaur lunch box and snack bag set. Donated by Goods for Cooks. SOLD

Lot #34. Gnome Wishes and Mistletoe Kisses: This 4' tree "gnomes" if you’ve been bad or good. Cherish the gnome within you and relax with a gift basket filled with relaxing lavender products from our farm. Happy holidays! Donated by New Hope Lavender. SOLD

Lot #35. A Cowgirl Christmas: This 4' flocked pencil tree with clear white lights is decorated in Western inspired ornaments with a burlap tree skirt - a nod to the "Cal-girl" that lit up our life. Also included a vintage radio Bluetooth speaker and remote control battery operated pillar candle set. Donated by Stone Belt Freight/Kelsy Leasing. SOLD

Lot #36. The Queen Elizabeth Tree: This glimmering handcrafted 3' "tree" features more than 100 antique and vintage jewelry pieces. It would be the perfect adornment to dress up any room in your home with elegance this holiday season! Donated by Lenora’s Place. SOLD

Lot #37. More Life: Soak in the orange glow of this 4' tree -- the color of confidence and happiness! Comes with a free month of elite membership at Orangetheory Fitness (Bloomington, IN) and swag to have you ready for your first workout! Donated by Orangetheory Fitness. SOLD

Lot #38. An "Old Fashioned" Christmas: Have an old fashioned (cocktail) for Christmas with this 4' tabletop tree decorated with mini-bottles of fine bourbons including Buffalo Trace, Woodford Reserve, and Makers Mark! Comes with an assortment of gourmet bitters, simple syrups, and a bourbon mixology book to help you fashion the best old fashioneds this holiday season. Donated by Northwest Hoosiers. SOLD

Lot #39. Collectible Costume Jewelry Tree: This lovely 4' white tree is bedecked with garland made from dozens of vintage necklaces, strung end-to-end, including dazzling glass, beads, crystals, rhinestones, and brass. Its branches are adorned from top to bottom with sparkling collectible bracelets in a variety of colors, styles, and materials, along with several dozen vintage wooden ornaments. Under the tree, more delights include cheerful nutcrackers celebrating the holidays, even more bracelets in holiday colors, and a San Francisco Music Box wind-up snow globe with beloved characters from the Nutcracker ballet. (Total est. value: $450) Donated by Denise Lessow from Limestone Collectibles. SOLD

Lot #40. Snowy Village: Everyone loves a good snow! This 4½' tree is like walking through a cozy, snowy village, surrounded by the beauty of a winter wonderland. Donated by International Interior Design Association (IIDA) at Indiana University. SOLD

Lot #41. Hoosiers Love the Holidays: A 4' tabletop tree decorated with IU spirit. Comes with 4 tickets to IU women’s basketball (choice of dates), 2 tickets to The Nutcracker (Dec. 2), 2 tickets to Jacobs Live at the Movies (Feb. 17), 2 IU mugs, 2 IU winter hats, IU sticker, pins, yo-yos, noise makers, and an IU campus 11x14 print with matte. Donated by The Shire. SOLD

Lot #42. Cardinal Spirits: This tabletop tree comes with 3 bottles of Cardinal Spirits -- Single Malt, Hoosier Gold, and Barrel-Aged Tiki Rum -- and a certificate good for dinner for 4 at the distillery. Donated by Cardinal Spirits. SOLD

Lot #43. By Golly, It's Jolly! A delightful 4' tree adorned with a variety of festive ornaments, complete with shimmering balls, jolly snowmen, glittering candy canes, fun holiday animals, and lights to spread holiday cheer. This tree has it all to help bring holiday magic into your home. There is always room for one more tree! Donated by Flowers & Interiors. SOLD

Lot #44. Happy Holidays, Barbie! This 4' pink tree is adorned with dazzling pink lights and Barbie-themed ornaments, including outfits and accessories for Barbie. Comes with the Barbie Pool Party Dreamhouse, remote-control Corvette, Jeep, Scooter, Airplane, President Barbie, 2023 Holiday Barbie, Beach Ken, and more! Donated by Jennifer Lee-Rawe and Amy Stolberg. SOLD

Lot #45. Welcome Hope & Joy: This 4½' tree is adorned with handmade wooden bead garland and wooden ornaments. Comes in an 18" x 18" x 18" planter box ($90) and includes 1 Pick-Your-Project Workshop at Board & Brush Bloomington (up to $78). Donated by Board & Brush Bloomington. SOLD

Lot #46. Full of Holiday Spirit: Enjoy a 4' tree sure to brighten your holiday or that of your favorite bourbon enthusiast. Comes with a bottle of “Pappy” Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 year bourbon. Donated by the Colglazier Family. SOLD

Lot #47. Bourbon Makes Reindeer Fly: Enjoy a 4' tree sure to brighten your holiday or that of your favorite bourbon enthusiast. Comes with a bottle of “Pappy” Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 year bourbon. Donated by the Colglazier Family. SOLD

Lot #48. Squish-mas Tree: Children will love this 4' tree decked with colorful and adorable Squishmallows and twinkling lights. Comes with a $50 gift card to Morgenstern’s Bookstore, two 16" Squishmallows, 8 mini Squishmallows, a Squishmallow stationery collection, and a Squishmallow bath bomb and body wash set. Donated by Olivia Rawe and Family. SOLD

Lot #49. The O'Child Boutique Tree: This 3' tree is decorated with plenty of fun and cute items, all from O'Child Children's Boutique. Comes with an additional $100 gift card to O'Child Children's Boutique. Donated by O'Child Children's Boutique. SOLD

Lot #50. Little Luxuries: This 2' mini flocked tree is decorated with silver and gold ornaments, twinkling white lights, and trimmed with a beautiful sterling silver Vintage Heart necklace from French Kande in a velvet gift pouch ($198). Comes with a decorative pine-scented room diffuser from NEST New York ($60) in addition to a $50 gift card to ALIBI for some personal retail therapy. Donated by ALIBI. SOLD

Lot #51. May Your Holidays (and Hair) Be Merry and Bright! This 3' tabletop holiday tree decorated in blue and silver will add a beautiful sparkle to your holiday spirit and includes some of our favorite things to feel good about your hair! Comes with a $100 gift card to Elan Salon as well as a gift basket with professional products and tools (est. value: $100) including Redken's Acidic Bonding Concentrate 10 oz. Shampoo, Redken's Acidic Bonding Concentrate 10 oz. Conditioner, Redken's Acidic Bonding Concentrate 1 oz. Pre-Shampoo Intensive Treatment, Redken's Acidic Bonding Concentrate 1 oz. Leave-In Conditioner, Wet Brush Go Green Detangler Brush, Set of pressed flowers & resin hair clips by local artist Amanda Field, As hair stylists and artists, we believe "hair care is self care." Donated by Elan Salon. SOLD

Lot #52. Beauty of the Holidays: An exquisite snowy 4' tabletop tree adorned with red berries, white lights, gold ribbons, and bauble ornaments, gracefully topped with a lit gold star. This holiday season, treat yourself and your loved ones to a wealth of beauty products (est. value: $400) while savoring the charm of this traditional tree. Donated by the Kopp Team at RE/MAX Acclaimed Properties. SOLD

Lot #53. The Learning Tree: This fiber optic 4' tree decorated with education-themed ornaments celebrates learning and literacy. Comes with baskets of books and supplies that make learning fun, including: Crowned: Magical Folk and Fairy Tales, Carla and the Christmas Cornbread, A Kids Book About Love, The Night Before Christmas, 2024 Heirs wall calendar, coloring books, crayons, journal, gel pens, pencils and much more. Donated by The Bloomington YaYas (Beverly Calender-Anderson, Martha Chamberlain, Diane Hanks, Doris Sims, and Debra Vance). SOLD

If you are interested in purchasing any of these trees for its “Buy It Now” price, email hope4theholidays@newhope4families.org to arrange payment. Lots marked “SOLD” are no longer available for purchase.

Any remaining entries will be auctioned off during a live in-person auction starting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 16. Feel free to join us for an evening of live entertainment, food and drinks, and fun!

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