Grundy Co Historical Society - Festival of Trees
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Morris, IL 60450
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Bidding Starts: Wednesday Oct 26
Bidding Ends: Saturday Nov 26
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Fundraiser Auction

Saturday, November 26, 2022 @ 5:00 PM
Grundy County Historical Society – Festival of Trees

 

TREES – WREATHS – TABLE ARRANGEMENTS – HOLIDAY DÉCOR and MORE

Location: Grundy County Historical Museum, 510 W Illinois Ave, Morris, IL 60450

The first lot will start CLOSING: Saturday, November 26, 2022 at 5:00 PM

Subsequent lots will close every 15 seconds. Lots are extended 1 minute if a bid is placed during the last minute.

Pick up item(s) on Sunday, November 27 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM at 510 W. Illinois Ave, Morris, IL 60450.

Local Delivery will be available during the evening of Monday, November 28 to the Grundy County Area for an additional $25 donation. Call the museum 815-942-4880 with any pick up or delivery questions.

Members of the community, including businesses, along with the museum volunteers, decorate a variety of Christmas trees, centerpieces, and wreaths. Visitors will find every size and style imaginable, from whimsical and traditional to woodsy, elegant, and more. Some of the trees are traditional and others quite unusual.

You may preview all items in person at the Museum every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM beginning November 10th. The museum will be open until 7:00 PM on Friday, November 25th. Contact the museum for more information at 815-942-4880.

Bids may be placed ONLINE or you may leave a bid in person AT THE MUSEUM.
Register to bid ONLINE at www.richardaolson.hibid.com
Absentee Bids placed (in person) at the museum ends November 26 at 12:00 PM.

Bids are set at $5 increments. Ties go to the earlier placed bid.

100% of all the money raised help fund the operations of the Grundy County Historical Society and Museum located at 510 W Illinois Ave, Morris, IL.

A 10% Bidders Fee will be added to the final invoice to cover credit card & website fees. Your credit card (entered at registration) will be charged after the auction closes and an invoice will be emailed for proof of payment when you pick up your item(s). Please check your Junk Folder if you do not receive a PAID INVOICE.

Don’t forget there are THREE RAFFLE ITEMS available at the Museum too. Raffle Tickets are $5.00/ea or 6 for $20.00 and are ONLY sold at the museum. Visit the museum for more details.

The Museum is in need of volunteers in November as people come to see all the Holiday Décor and purchase their raffle tickets. If you can help them out, please call the Museum at 815-942-4880 or email us at grundyhistory@att.net.

TOGETHER we can make this event a success for the Museum!

Online auction conducted by Richard A. Olson & Associates, Inc at zero cost to the Museum.

The Grundy County Historical Museum will be posting updates on Facebook. Follow them here.

Auction conducted by Richard A. Olson & Associates, Inc.
Auctioneers:
Dick Olson – IL License #440.000585
Erik Olson – IL License #441.001909
531 Bedford Rd, Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-4266
www.richardaolson.com


1
Friends Don't Lie
Donated by: JoEllyn Johnson, Tim Wills, & Ashley Wills. Decorated by: Kaylee Wills & Ashley Wills. And it's no lie... you won't want to miss this Stranger Things tree. No detail has been left out when it comes to these two pre-lit treetops. One green...

2
Cheers!!
Donated by: JoEllyn Johnson of Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby. Crafted by: Brain Hoch of Creekside Woodworking. Bourbon flight board handmade by Brian Hoch of Creekside Woodworking. This also includes a smoking kit! The Private Barrel Elijah Craig was ma...

3
The Reason For The Season
Donated by: JoEllyn Johnson of Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby. Decorated by: JoEllyn Johnson & Theresa Lamb. This softly lit beautiful wood lantern has a carved "wood look" simple Nativity set. The Star of Bethlehem is made with certified Bethlehem Olive...

4
Festive Christmas
Decorated by: Karen Zelko. This beautiful evergreen centerpiece is embellished with sparkling poinsettias and gold ornaments, enhanced with shiny red ornaments and snow covered pinecones complemented with a gorgeous sparkled red ribbon bow. Completin...

5
Welcome The Holidays
Decorated by: Sandi Dransfeldt. White vintage metal tin door pocket full of greenery and berries with black & red plaid bow.

6
Simply Winter
Donated & decorated by: JoEllyn Johnson of Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby. This 3-foot pre-lit tree garnished with moose, boots, skis, and bronze ornaments is complemented with burlap ribbon looped throughout the tree.

7
Scandinavian Christmas
Decorated by: Deb Skirtch. This 3-foot pre-lit (multi-colored lights) Winston pine tree is adorned with felt snowflakes in blue and green, felt snowmen on sleds, and white ornaments. Adorable print tree skirt and a charming 12-inch wreath completes t...

8
Merry Christmas
Decorated by: Karen Zelko. This beautiful 2-foot tree is so festive with charming red and gold ornaments along with sparkling poinsettias and pinecones. Completing this tree is a "Merry Christmas" sign and three sparkling votives.

9
Have A Top Gun Maverick Christmas
Decorated by: Sandi Dransfeldt. 2 ½-foot pre-lit tree with gray and blue ornaments includes nine fighter jets Maverick patches, top gun aviator sunglasses at top of tree with beautiful plaid ribbon, plus two fighter jets Maverick's super F/A Super H...

10
Country Farm Christmas
Decorated by: Jan Hibler. Wooden farm centerpiece with wooden reindeer nesting among the evergreens, complete with frosty snowmen.

11
Christmas Tree Farm
Decorated by: Sandi Dransfeldt. Metal bronze metallic gold floral arrangement with pinecones and greenery.

12
Welcome Christmas
Decorated by: Karen Zelko. This beautiful 5-foot slimline tree is gracefully decorated with silver and turquoise and deep navy ornaments. Complemented with an adorable snowman and beautiful cut glass bowl nestled in an embellished wreath. Battery ope...

13
Winter Welcome
Decorated by: Sandi Dransfeldt. 3-foot white pre-lit tree with black and silver bulbs, multi designs with ribbon around the tree. Also a black wood dough bowl below with unique bulbs with a winter welcome wood sign below tree, and a silver sequin tre...

14
A Little Christmas Elegance
Decorated by: Sue Cunnea. 3-foot pre-lit tree embellished with lovely opaque ornaments trimmed in gold. Sparkling gold ornaments and beautiful cream with gold snowflakes complete this tree. Complemented with a sparkling gold mesh tree skirt.

15
Merry Christmas, Little One!
Donated & decorated by: The Morris Area Public Library. 4-foot pre-lit white tree enriched with new baby socks of all colors. Tree topper is a brand-new infant hat complemented with a new linen baby blanket. Scattered below the tree are board books t...

16
Barnyard Holiday
Donated by: Morris Lions Club. Decorated by: JoAnn Johnson & Resa Mai. This adorable 4-foot pre-lit white tree is full of many handmade embroidered lace vintage trucks and whimsical farm animal ornaments, complemented by four hand crafted barnyard th...

17
Piece of History
Donated by: Grundy County Historical Society. This juror's chair is the last one available for bid from the Grundy County Courthouse. What a wonderful conversation piece to have in your home or office.

18
Plaid Tidings
Decorated by: Joan Workman of Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby. This beautiful 30-inch white fluffy wreath is adorned with large jingle bells, snow covered pinecones, and sparkling picks. Complemented with a gorgeous black & red plaid bow entwined with a b...

19
Merry Christmas - Wreath
Decorated by: Sandi Dransfeldt. 24-inch wreath with unique green, silver, and red, with Christmas tree ribbon.

20
Resting Angel Waiting For Christmas
Decorated by: Jan Hibler. 18-inch wreath adorned with a golden angel resting upon golden poinsettias enriched with a beautiful golden ribbon.

21
Snowy Cardinal Holiday
Decorated by: Sandi Dransfeldt. 24-inch wreath with cardinals nested in wreath with ribbon to match.

22
Deer Christmas
Decorated by: Sandi Dransfeldt. 18-inch green wreath with gold deer in wreath, with champagne berries and ribbon that complements the wreath.

23
Beautiful Christmas
Decorated by: Joan Workman of Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby. This elegant 12-inch wreath is embellished with plum colored fruit complemented with silver ornaments, berries, and pinecones completed with a dark silver bow.

24
N O E L
Decorated by: Joan Workman of Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby. This rustic 20-inch wreath is garnished with rustic jingle bells, large pinecones, and silver ornaments. A wood "Noel" sign complements this lovely wreath.

25
Graceful Holiday
Decorated by: Deb Skirtch. This 12-inch wreath is embellished with gold sparkling picks, enriched with a beautiful burgundy ornament, complemented with a burgundy ribbon trimmed with gold beading.

26
Sparkling Holiday Centerpiece
Decorated by: Deb Skirtch. Two beautiful light green ornaments and one silver Kugel ornament in a gorgeous cut glass bowl encircled by sparkling greenery enriched with red ornaments.

27
Happy Holidays
Decorated by: Joan Workman of Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby. This 24-inch white wreath is decorated with beautiful black and silver ornaments with silver pinecones and whisps of sparkling silver picks complimented by a gorgeous dark silver ribbon bow.

28
Country Santa - Wreath
Decorated by: Deb Skirtch. 30-inch Douglas fir pre-lit battery operated wreath decorated with vintage Santa and small white pinecones. Embellished with star shaped grapevine center adorned with pinecone and red berries. Burlap ribbon bow completes th...

29
Have A Fairway Christmas
Decorated & donated by: Sandi Dransfeldt. 4-foot pre-lit tree in golf bag, black and blue and homemade golf ornaments, topped with blue pin flag.

30
Glistening Holiday - Wreath
Decorated by: Deb Skirtch. 30-inch wreath embellished with blue and silver ornaments, jeweled silver snowflakes, and complemented with a gorgeous bow.

31
Enjoy A Glitzy Christmas Day
Decorated by: Jan Hibler. 24-inch wreath with cream and gold tree ribbon and sparkling snowflakes. Large ornament adorns the beautiful bow.

32
Let's Go Christmas Shopping
Donated by: Heidi Kindlespire of GIGI'S. This stylish handbag is filled with wonderful items to make your holidays bright: 2 (one size) layering tanks, bralette, aarring set, sunglasses, and private shopping party.

33
Gnome For The Holidays
Donated & decorated by: Jane Kerr of Apple Butter & Shugies. This beautiful large black lantern is filled with a battery operated lighted Christmas tree and a delightful gnome wishing all a Merry Christmas!

34
Colorful Christmas
Decorated by: Sandi Dransfeldt. 18-inch green wreath with a variety of aqua and colorful unique bulbs, enriched with peacock feathers and a ribbon bow.

35
Celebrate the Ritz at Christmas
Finial donated by: Julie Gerber. Decorated by: Jan Hibler. 20-inch black lantern centerpiece adorned with black and gold florals and ribbon complemented by a vintage finial.

36
Simple Winter
Donated by: Brian & JoEllyn Johnson. Decorated by: JoEllyn Johnson. Crafted by: Brian Johnson. Vintage aged wood pallet is filled with simple greenery, silver metal snowflakes, and white snowballs all sparkled with silver glitter and buffalo plaid ri...

37
Christmas Elegance - Wreath
Decorated by: Sue Cunnea. This 30-inch wreath is beautifully decorated with sparkling red and gold ornaments, embellished with a beautiful red and gold ribbon bow.

38
Happy Holidays To You
Decorated by: Joan Workman of Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby. This 30-inch wreath is beautifully decorated with deep aqua blue and light green ornaments embellished with pinecones and complemented with a gorgeous bow.

39
Trader Joe's Italian Christmas Basket ENJOY!!
Donated by: Jan Hibler & Sandi Dransfeldt. Tomato Basil Marinara, Pasta Sauce Artichoke, Pizza Sauce, Oregano Spices, Marinated Artichokes, Pretzel Thins, Pasta Fusilli Corti Buca, Rosemary Crackers, Pasta Italian Cascatelli, Italian Villa drink, Tom...

40
Farmhouse Country Snowflake - Wreath
Decorated by: Deb Skirtch. 20-inch snowflake wreath embellished with gold and clear beads complemented by a "Country" brown ribbon bow with red and white lettering.

41
Winter Delight
Decorations donated by: Theresa Lamb of Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby. Decorated by: Sandi Dransfeldt. An adorable snowman, with a cardinal perched on his hat, greets the season nestled in a beautiful black lantern, among a frosted tree and snow-covered...

42
Frosty The Snowman
Donated by: Elaine Smith. Decorated & painted by: Sandi Dransfeldt. 5-foot rustic white metal snowman with battery-operated remote-control lighting. He's a happy, jolly fellow waiting for the great snow of winter.

43
Coca-Cola Polar Bears Christmas Party
Donated & decorated by: Jan Hibler. 2-foot pre-lit Christmas tree adorned with Coca-Cola ornaments enhanced with red & black plaid ribbon. Complemented with 1-foot polar bear figurines.

44
Barrel Ring & Swag
Donated by: Grundy County Historical Society. 28-inch metal hoop enhanced with a green swag, embellished with gold ribbon, glitter tipped pinecones, and gold and blush-colored berries.

45
Warm Welcoming
Oak and walnut wood donated by: Marion Gore. This beautiful display was created by two of our local artisans. The bench was handcrafted by our very talented Dave Finch. The quilt and pillows were created by our very talented Marion Gore. Three velvet...

46
Holiday Greetings
Decorated by: Sandi Dransfeldt. This pair of wrought iron porch baskets are complete with battery operated lights, filled with sprigs of evergreens and berries, and adorned with beautiful burlap bows. Just waiting to welcome guests for the holidays.

47
Pickup For Christmas
Decorated by: Sandi Dransfeldt. 18-inch green wreath with a special delivery red metal truck in wreath, intertwined with burlap red truck ribbon.

48
Minion Holiday Fun!!!
Donated & decorated by: JoEllyn Johnson of Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby. Who doesn't love the Minions?! 4-foot pre-lit tree chock full of minions tucked into a vintage Radio Flyer wagon with lots of toys and a pet rock.

49
Hats Off To Winter
Decorated by: Sue Cunnea. 4-foot potted pre-lit tree decorated with top hat, ribbons, and of course fresh fallen snow! Just waiting to greet friends in the holidays.

50
Santa Stop Here For A Wine Tasting
Decorated & donated by: Sandi Dransfeldt. 2 ½-foot pre-lit tree, grapevine intertwined in tree with corks, grapes, and Santa wine ornaments. Includes two wine glasses, a bottle of red wine, and a stuffed snowman nested under the tree.

51
Merry Stitchmas!
Decorated by: GFWC - IL Morris Women's Club. 4-foot pre-lit cashmere tree adorned with hand crocheted ornaments by the members, as well as the knit and rolled ornaments embellished with garland of snow, complemented with a beautifully crocheted tree ...

52
Put A Little Sparkle In Your Holiday
Decorated by: Sue Cunnea. 4-foot pre-lit white tree enriched with sparkling aqua ornaments, glistening icicles, and beautiful sparkling ribbon bows. Complemented with a sparkle lighted tree skirt.

53
Angels We Have Heard On High
Donated by: Debbie Bols. Decorated by: Jan Hibler. 4-foot tree adorned with lovely heavenly angels in gold and ivory. Complemented with 2 battery operated tapers in angelic candle holders.

54
Heavenly Angels
Decorated by: Tami Ferguson of Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby. The beautiful antique ceiling tile from Assumption Catholic Church in Coal City is enriched with a precious pair of angel wings, wishing your holiday is filled with cherished memories.

55
Here Comes The Tree!
Donated & decorated by: JoEllyn Johnson & Theresa Lamb, both of Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby. This vintage blue truck is hauling the family tree home. Complete with wrapped packages, colored lights, skis, and wreath. This fun truck is driven by a cute ...

56
Have a Top Hat Christmas
Decorated & donated by: Sandi Dransfeldt. 3-foot pre-lit tree, with a top hat on tree, buffalo print snowmen, and burlap ornaments, with a tree skirt to match. Two snowman sit at the bottom of the tree, and a wooded top hat sign in tree.

57
International Harvester Farmall "Farmer's Special"
Donated & decorated by: Jan Hibler. 3-foot pre-lit Christmas tree with red & cream checked ribbon and grape vines, moving along with tractors and hay bales ready to work! Complemented with Farmall "C" die cast tractor, International Harvester night l...

58
Merry Christmas Deere
Donated by: Mary Baudino & JoEllyn Johnson. Decorated by: JoEllyn Johnson. This year's 3-foot pre-lit John Deere tree has a collection of ornaments donated by Mary Baudino along with other John Deere items complemented with a lighted tree skirt. Perf...

59
Christmas Serenade
Decorated by: Joan Workman of Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby. Charming 4-foot pre-lit tree perched in a holiday present, adorned with Christmas melody star ornaments, sparkling green, and fluffy white ornaments embellished with gorgeous ribbon throughout...

60
Serene Christmas Eve
Decorated by: JoEllyn Johnson. 6-foot bark frosted tree adorned with sleighs, reindeer with cabin-esque lighted homes, and soft glowing twinkling lights complemented with a champagne tree skirt. Complete with a majestic deer at the base of the tree a...

61
TOUCHDOWN!!!
Donated by: JoEllyn Johnson, Tim Wills, & Ashley Wills. Decorated by: Jacob Wills & Ashley Wills. 3-foot green tree full of NFL helmets, goal posts, penalty flags, and football ornaments. Foam fingers and football ribbon are also used to decorate thi...

62
Welcome Christmas - Ladder
Decorated & donated by: Sandi Dransfeldt & Jan Hibler. Vintage 3-foot battery lighted ladder with burlap ribbon and pinecones with a vintage sign and old fashion Santa.

63
Celebrating Christmas
Decorated by: Sue Cunnea. 24-inch flocked swag enhanced with splashes of sparkling snowflakes and ornaments, complemented with a beautiful holiday ribbon bow.

64
Barrel Ring & Swag (Red and Black Décor)
Donated by: Gundy County Historical Society. 28-inch metal hoop enhanced with a green swag, embellished with red and black checked ribbon, glitter tipped pinecones, and dark red berries.

65
A Touch of Santa
Decorated by: JoEllyn Johnson. 3-foot pre-lit white tree with Santa ornaments and a cute stuffed Santa on a Santa metal tree collar. The jolly "old man" completes this tree.

66
Home For The Holidays
Decorated by: JoEllyn Johnson. Jolly tin snowman wreath holder with rustic ornaments and burlap bow. Great for porch or fireplace.

67
Frosty Says "Merry Christmas"
Donated by: Grundy County Historical Society. This adorable 30-inch wreath is embellished with sweatered snowballs, snowflakes, red berries, and a loveable snowman face.

68
We Woof You A Merry Christmas
Decorated by: JoEllyn Johnson & Theresa Lamb. Adorable 5-foot pre-lit tree embellished with fur babies galore, and special treats for Christmas.

69
Joyful Christmas
Decorated by: Sandi Dransfeldt. This 24-inch snow-tipped, battery operated lighted tree is nestled in a beautiful cut glass vase embellished with lovely appointed snowflake ornaments, complemented with a shimmering ribbon bow. What a gorgeous centerp...

70
Snowman Melts Your Heart
Decorated by: Sandi Dransfeldt. 18-inch lighted wreath with vintage wooded snowman hanging in the middle with red bulbs, and red and white checked country ribbon with burlap.

71
Country Life
Donated by: JoEllyn Johnson of Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby. This whimsical 30-inch wreath is full of burlap ribbon, festive cording, and gingham country style ribbon. Just perfect for that down home Christmas!

72
Elegant Christmas
Decorated by: Joan Workman of Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby. This beautifully adorned 30-inch wreath will be a perfect addition to your holiday decorating. Embellished with soft gold ornaments, pinecones, berries, and topped with a gorgeous cream and sp...

73
Finding That Perfect Christmas Tree
Portrayed by: Tami Ferguson of Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby. This beautiful antique ceiling tile from Assumption Catholic Church in Coal City has been embellished with a wonderful holiday scene, father & son cutting down that perfect Christmas Tree!

74
Waiting For Santa
Donated & decorated by: Karen Zelko. This wonderful chocolate bar is anyone's delight! Filled with hot chocolate bombs, sprinkles, marshmallows, chocolate wafers, hot chocolate, candy canes, Hershey's kisses, and pirouline wafers. Complemented with a...

75
We Wish You A Merry Christmas - Wreath
Decorated by: Sue Cunnea. This 30-inch wreath is beautifully appointed with a Christmas wish sign, gold and deep aqua blue ornaments, complemented with a beautiful sparkling evergreen trees ribbon bow.

76
The Starry Night
Donated by: McKenna Wills & JoEllyn Johnson. Decorated by: McKenna Wills. Inspired by Van Gogh's painting depicting the night sky full of twinkling star lights, shooting stars, and the Milky Way, 4 ½-foot pre-lit navy tree with gold skirting and twi...

77
Candyland
Decorated by: Pat Clemmons, Mary Jo Darin, Dawn Kuhn, Peg Lamping, Sue Putlak, & Mary Baudino. This "sweet" little tree would make any little girl's Christmas dreams come true! Candy garland, pastel ornaments, and lollipops make this tree scrumptious...

78
Anticipating Santa
Antique table & chairs donated by: JoEllyn Johnson. Decorated by: Karen Zelko. What a wonderful way to spend a family evening of games atop this beautiful antique table and four chairs, ready to challenge family members to games of chess, antique Mor...

79
We're Sweet On Christmas!
Ornaments donated by: Dorothy Cunnea. Decorated by: Sue Cunnea. 3-foot pre-lit tree adorned with Christmas puppies, bears, and holiday lollipops nestled in Christmas stockings. A snowflake fleece tree skirt complements this tree along with a charmin...

80
Peaceful Christmas
Decorated by: Karen Zelko & granddaughters Billie & Benning Zelko. This 4-foot pre-lit white iridescent tree is adorned with brown, gold, and clear ornaments embellished with golden snowflakes complemented by a beautiful gold shimmering ribbon bow.

81
Shades of Gray
Decorated by: JoEllyn Johnson. Elegant 5-foot pre-lit tree is embellished with shades of gray ornaments with a beautiful gray ribbon with glitzy trees. Complete with a satin tree skirt.

82
Making Christmas Plans
Antique bench & chair donated by: Debbie Steffes. Decorated by: Karen Zelko. This Christmas scene is set for these three friends to get together and make their holiday plans. This display includes an antique bench and chair from Mexico, an adorable C...

83
Picturing Christmas
Decorated by: Karen Zelko. Two beautiful ornate cream picture frames enriched with gorgeous ribbon bows and seasonal greens with snow filled lantern. Perfect for those special Christmas memories!

84
Cozy Home Feelings
Donated & decorated by: Paula Misek. 3-foot plump tree with white lights to warm the spirits in the home. Chiffon ribbon with silver glitter and red gingham, mossy green burlap, and poinsettia leaves adorn the tree. Placed on the branches are miniatu...

85
Holly Jolly Christmas
Donated & decorated by: Michelle Lamb. These adorable two-tiered tins with battery operated lights are adorned with a holly jolly snowman, snowflakes, and silver jingle bells waiting to make you smile!

86
Merry Little Christmas
Donated & decorated by: Paula Misek. 3-foot pre-lit traditionally dressed tree with green and red patchwork skirting. Decorations are red bells topped with gold glitter drip and satin red candles draped with silver drop garland and "Happy Holidays" ...

87
Believe
Decorated & donated by: Sandi Dransfeldt. 4 ½-foot pre-lit tree with red and black buffalo check mixture of rustic farmhouse and country ornaments with pinecones and a reindeer under tree with beautiful tree skirt.

88
Feathery Friends
Decorated by: JoEllyn Johnson & Theresa Lamb. 4-foot pre-lit potted tree embellished with nests, birds, stars, and berries all in a red porch container.

89
Warm Wishes & Snowman Kisses
Decorated & donated by: Sandi Dransfeldt. 3-foot pre-lit white tree filled with red and white snowman with Santa hats on, red ornaments, snowmen ribbon, with a Hallmark musical snowman and puppy nested under tree.

90
Forest Friends
Decorated by: JoEllyn Johnson & Theresa Lamb. Woodsy 5-foot tree adorned with deer, snowflakes, and shades of green ornaments complemented with a golden deer at the base of the tree.

91
Christmas On The Beach
Donated & decorated by: Deb Skirtch. 3-foot pre-lit Winston pine tree embellished with multi-colored beaded garland, seashells, and palm tree finial with parrot. A metal Corona cooler with beach towels and beach accessories completes this fun beach t...

92
We Wish You A Merry Christmas - Carolers
Vintage carolers donated by: Larry & Dorothy Mettille. Decorated by: Sue Cunnea & Theresa Lamb. Just imagine listening to Christmas carols outside sung by vintage carolers bringing in the holiday season. A 6-foot flocked tree complements the scene ad...

93
America, Home of The Free
Decorated by: Jan Hibler. 4-foot white snow tree with red, white, and blue stars and ornaments. Americana wrapped bowl. "Proud to be an American" wooden picture completes this patriotic tree.

94
Snow & Ice
Decorated by: Pat Clemmons, Mary Jo Darin, Dawn Kuhn, Peg Lamping, Sue Putlak, & Mary Baudino. This beautiful white tree adorned with white lights, silver, and icy blue ornaments will brighten any room with its serene look.

95
Wishing For A White Christmas
Portrayed by: Tami Ferguson of Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby. This beautiful antique ceiling tile from Assumption Catholic Church in Coal City has been embellished with an adorable young lady hoping for a white Christmas!

96
Country Christmas
Decorated & donated by: Sandi Dransfeldt. 1 ½-foot pre-lit snow flocked tree, farmhouse charm, black & white checked ribbon with burlap, with winter berries through the tree, snowman, and tin "Farm Life" sign under a black and white blanket.

97
Christmas Tradition
Decorated by: JoEllyn Johnson & Sandi Dransfeldt. 6 ½-foot flocked pre-lit tree with unique gold, red, and green ornaments adorned with two large snowflakes with pearls and crystals, topped with a beautiful gold bow. Embellished with a red sequin tr...

98
The Day After Christmas
Longaberger basket donated by: Sue Cunnea. Historical items donated by: Grundy County Historical Society. The hustle and bustle is over and it's time to relax! This beautiful Longaberger snowflake basket is filled with a wonderful Grundy County Histo...

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Wishing Veterans & Soldiers A Very Merry Christmas
Donated & crafted by: Jeff Hauge of Kendall Metal Works. Beautifully crafted out of metal by one of our local artisans, Jeff Hauge, of Kendall Metal Works. Measures 24" wide x 16" high. We are so "Proud to be an American."

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Glad Tidings
Donated by: Theresa Lamb of Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby. Decorated by: JoEllyn Johnson & Theresa Lamb. 24-inch pre-lit wreath embellished with cloth covered ornaments and large white jingle bells. Complemented with a large plaid ribbon bow.

105
Welcoming The Season
Decorated by: Sue Cunnea. 24-inch white snow-covered wreath adorned with pinecones, berries, and a cozy pair of mittens complemented with a beautiful bow.

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Fundraiser Auction

Saturday, November 26, 2022 @ 5:00 PM
Grundy County Historical Society – Festival of Trees

 

TREES – WREATHS – TABLE ARRANGEMENTS – HOLIDAY DÉCOR and MORE

Location: Grundy County Historical Museum, 510 W Illinois Ave, Morris, IL 60450

The first lot will start CLOSING: Saturday, November 26, 2022 at 5:00 PM

Subsequent lots will close every 15 seconds. Lots are extended 1 minute if a bid is placed during the last minute.

Pick up item(s) on Sunday, November 27 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM at 510 W. Illinois Ave, Morris, IL 60450.

Local Delivery will be available during the evening of Monday, November 28 to the Grundy County Area for an additional $25 donation. Call the museum 815-942-4880 with any pick up or delivery questions.

Members of the community, including businesses, along with the museum volunteers, decorate a variety of Christmas trees, centerpieces, and wreaths. Visitors will find every size and style imaginable, from whimsical and traditional to woodsy, elegant, and more. Some of the trees are traditional and others quite unusual.

You may preview all items in person at the Museum every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM beginning November 10th. The museum will be open until 7:00 PM on Friday, November 25th. Contact the museum for more information at 815-942-4880.

Bids may be placed ONLINE or you may leave a bid in person AT THE MUSEUM.
Register to bid ONLINE at www.richardaolson.hibid.com
Absentee Bids placed (in person) at the museum ends November 26 at 12:00 PM.

Bids are set at $5 increments. Ties go to the earlier placed bid.

100% of all the money raised help fund the operations of the Grundy County Historical Society and Museum located at 510 W Illinois Ave, Morris, IL.

A 10% Bidders Fee will be added to the final invoice to cover credit card & website fees. Your credit card (entered at registration) will be charged after the auction closes and an invoice will be emailed for proof of payment when you pick up your item(s). Please check your Junk Folder if you do not receive a PAID INVOICE.

Don’t forget there are THREE RAFFLE ITEMS available at the Museum too. Raffle Tickets are $5.00/ea or 6 for $20.00 and are ONLY sold at the museum. Visit the museum for more details.

The Museum is in need of volunteers in November as people come to see all the Holiday Décor and purchase their raffle tickets. If you can help them out, please call the Museum at 815-942-4880 or email us at grundyhistory@att.net.

TOGETHER we can make this event a success for the Museum!

Online auction conducted by Richard A. Olson & Associates, Inc at zero cost to the Museum.

The Grundy County Historical Museum will be posting updates on Facebook. Follow them here.

Auction conducted by Richard A. Olson & Associates, Inc.
Auctioneers:
Dick Olson – IL License #440.000585
Erik Olson – IL License #441.001909
531 Bedford Rd, Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-4266
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1
Friends Don't Lie
Donated by: JoEllyn Johnson, Tim Wills, & Ashley Wills. Decorated by: Kaylee Wills & Ashley Wills. And it's no lie... you won't want to miss this Stranger Things tree. No detail has been left out when it comes to these two pre-lit treetops. One green...

2
Cheers!!
Donated by: JoEllyn Johnson of Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby. Crafted by: Brain Hoch of Creekside Woodworking. Bourbon flight board handmade by Brian Hoch of Creekside Woodworking. This also includes a smoking kit! The Private Barrel Elijah Craig was ma...

3
The Reason For The Season
Donated by: JoEllyn Johnson of Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby. Decorated by: JoEllyn Johnson & Theresa Lamb. This softly lit beautiful wood lantern has a carved "wood look" simple Nativity set. The Star of Bethlehem is made with certified Bethlehem Olive...

4
Festive Christmas
Decorated by: Karen Zelko. This beautiful evergreen centerpiece is embellished with sparkling poinsettias and gold ornaments, enhanced with shiny red ornaments and snow covered pinecones complemented with a gorgeous sparkled red ribbon bow. Completin...

5
Welcome The Holidays
Decorated by: Sandi Dransfeldt. White vintage metal tin door pocket full of greenery and berries with black & red plaid bow.

6
Simply Winter
Donated & decorated by: JoEllyn Johnson of Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby. This 3-foot pre-lit tree garnished with moose, boots, skis, and bronze ornaments is complemented with burlap ribbon looped throughout the tree.

7
Scandinavian Christmas
Decorated by: Deb Skirtch. This 3-foot pre-lit (multi-colored lights) Winston pine tree is adorned with felt snowflakes in blue and green, felt snowmen on sleds, and white ornaments. Adorable print tree skirt and a charming 12-inch wreath completes t...

8
Merry Christmas
Decorated by: Karen Zelko. This beautiful 2-foot tree is so festive with charming red and gold ornaments along with sparkling poinsettias and pinecones. Completing this tree is a "Merry Christmas" sign and three sparkling votives.

9
Have A Top Gun Maverick Christmas
Decorated by: Sandi Dransfeldt. 2 ½-foot pre-lit tree with gray and blue ornaments includes nine fighter jets Maverick patches, top gun aviator sunglasses at top of tree with beautiful plaid ribbon, plus two fighter jets Maverick's super F/A Super H...

10
Country Farm Christmas
Decorated by: Jan Hibler. Wooden farm centerpiece with wooden reindeer nesting among the evergreens, complete with frosty snowmen.

11
Christmas Tree Farm
Decorated by: Sandi Dransfeldt. Metal bronze metallic gold floral arrangement with pinecones and greenery.

12
Welcome Christmas
Decorated by: Karen Zelko. This beautiful 5-foot slimline tree is gracefully decorated with silver and turquoise and deep navy ornaments. Complemented with an adorable snowman and beautiful cut glass bowl nestled in an embellished wreath. Battery ope...

13
Winter Welcome
Decorated by: Sandi Dransfeldt. 3-foot white pre-lit tree with black and silver bulbs, multi designs with ribbon around the tree. Also a black wood dough bowl below with unique bulbs with a winter welcome wood sign below tree, and a silver sequin tre...

14
A Little Christmas Elegance
Decorated by: Sue Cunnea. 3-foot pre-lit tree embellished with lovely opaque ornaments trimmed in gold. Sparkling gold ornaments and beautiful cream with gold snowflakes complete this tree. Complemented with a sparkling gold mesh tree skirt.

15
Merry Christmas, Little One!
Donated & decorated by: The Morris Area Public Library. 4-foot pre-lit white tree enriched with new baby socks of all colors. Tree topper is a brand-new infant hat complemented with a new linen baby blanket. Scattered below the tree are board books t...

16
Barnyard Holiday
Donated by: Morris Lions Club. Decorated by: JoAnn Johnson & Resa Mai. This adorable 4-foot pre-lit white tree is full of many handmade embroidered lace vintage trucks and whimsical farm animal ornaments, complemented by four hand crafted barnyard th...

17
Piece of History
Donated by: Grundy County Historical Society. This juror's chair is the last one available for bid from the Grundy County Courthouse. What a wonderful conversation piece to have in your home or office.

18
Plaid Tidings
Decorated by: Joan Workman of Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby. This beautiful 30-inch white fluffy wreath is adorned with large jingle bells, snow covered pinecones, and sparkling picks. Complemented with a gorgeous black & red plaid bow entwined with a b...

19
Merry Christmas - Wreath
Decorated by: Sandi Dransfeldt. 24-inch wreath with unique green, silver, and red, with Christmas tree ribbon.

20
Resting Angel Waiting For Christmas
Decorated by: Jan Hibler. 18-inch wreath adorned with a golden angel resting upon golden poinsettias enriched with a beautiful golden ribbon.

21
Snowy Cardinal Holiday
Decorated by: Sandi Dransfeldt. 24-inch wreath with cardinals nested in wreath with ribbon to match.

22
Deer Christmas
Decorated by: Sandi Dransfeldt. 18-inch green wreath with gold deer in wreath, with champagne berries and ribbon that complements the wreath.

23
Beautiful Christmas
Decorated by: Joan Workman of Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby. This elegant 12-inch wreath is embellished with plum colored fruit complemented with silver ornaments, berries, and pinecones completed with a dark silver bow.

24
N O E L
Decorated by: Joan Workman of Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby. This rustic 20-inch wreath is garnished with rustic jingle bells, large pinecones, and silver ornaments. A wood "Noel" sign complements this lovely wreath.

25
Graceful Holiday
Decorated by: Deb Skirtch. This 12-inch wreath is embellished with gold sparkling picks, enriched with a beautiful burgundy ornament, complemented with a burgundy ribbon trimmed with gold beading.

26
Sparkling Holiday Centerpiece
Decorated by: Deb Skirtch. Two beautiful light green ornaments and one silver Kugel ornament in a gorgeous cut glass bowl encircled by sparkling greenery enriched with red ornaments.

27
Happy Holidays
Decorated by: Joan Workman of Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby. This 24-inch white wreath is decorated with beautiful black and silver ornaments with silver pinecones and whisps of sparkling silver picks complimented by a gorgeous dark silver ribbon bow.

28
Country Santa - Wreath
Decorated by: Deb Skirtch. 30-inch Douglas fir pre-lit battery operated wreath decorated with vintage Santa and small white pinecones. Embellished with star shaped grapevine center adorned with pinecone and red berries. Burlap ribbon bow completes th...

29
Have A Fairway Christmas
Decorated & donated by: Sandi Dransfeldt. 4-foot pre-lit tree in golf bag, black and blue and homemade golf ornaments, topped with blue pin flag.

30
Glistening Holiday - Wreath
Decorated by: Deb Skirtch. 30-inch wreath embellished with blue and silver ornaments, jeweled silver snowflakes, and complemented with a gorgeous bow.

31
Enjoy A Glitzy Christmas Day
Decorated by: Jan Hibler. 24-inch wreath with cream and gold tree ribbon and sparkling snowflakes. Large ornament adorns the beautiful bow.

32
Let's Go Christmas Shopping
Donated by: Heidi Kindlespire of GIGI'S. This stylish handbag is filled with wonderful items to make your holidays bright: 2 (one size) layering tanks, bralette, aarring set, sunglasses, and private shopping party.

33
Gnome For The Holidays
Donated & decorated by: Jane Kerr of Apple Butter & Shugies. This beautiful large black lantern is filled with a battery operated lighted Christmas tree and a delightful gnome wishing all a Merry Christmas!

34
Colorful Christmas
Decorated by: Sandi Dransfeldt. 18-inch green wreath with a variety of aqua and colorful unique bulbs, enriched with peacock feathers and a ribbon bow.

35
Celebrate the Ritz at Christmas
Finial donated by: Julie Gerber. Decorated by: Jan Hibler. 20-inch black lantern centerpiece adorned with black and gold florals and ribbon complemented by a vintage finial.

36
Simple Winter
Donated by: Brian & JoEllyn Johnson. Decorated by: JoEllyn Johnson. Crafted by: Brian Johnson. Vintage aged wood pallet is filled with simple greenery, silver metal snowflakes, and white snowballs all sparkled with silver glitter and buffalo plaid ri...

37
Christmas Elegance - Wreath
Decorated by: Sue Cunnea. This 30-inch wreath is beautifully decorated with sparkling red and gold ornaments, embellished with a beautiful red and gold ribbon bow.

38
Happy Holidays To You
Decorated by: Joan Workman of Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby. This 30-inch wreath is beautifully decorated with deep aqua blue and light green ornaments embellished with pinecones and complemented with a gorgeous bow.

39
Trader Joe's Italian Christmas Basket ENJOY!!
Donated by: Jan Hibler & Sandi Dransfeldt. Tomato Basil Marinara, Pasta Sauce Artichoke, Pizza Sauce, Oregano Spices, Marinated Artichokes, Pretzel Thins, Pasta Fusilli Corti Buca, Rosemary Crackers, Pasta Italian Cascatelli, Italian Villa drink, Tom...

40
Farmhouse Country Snowflake - Wreath
Decorated by: Deb Skirtch. 20-inch snowflake wreath embellished with gold and clear beads complemented by a "Country" brown ribbon bow with red and white lettering.

41
Winter Delight
Decorations donated by: Theresa Lamb of Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby. Decorated by: Sandi Dransfeldt. An adorable snowman, with a cardinal perched on his hat, greets the season nestled in a beautiful black lantern, among a frosted tree and snow-covered...

42
Frosty The Snowman
Donated by: Elaine Smith. Decorated & painted by: Sandi Dransfeldt. 5-foot rustic white metal snowman with battery-operated remote-control lighting. He's a happy, jolly fellow waiting for the great snow of winter.

43
Coca-Cola Polar Bears Christmas Party
Donated & decorated by: Jan Hibler. 2-foot pre-lit Christmas tree adorned with Coca-Cola ornaments enhanced with red & black plaid ribbon. Complemented with 1-foot polar bear figurines.

44
Barrel Ring & Swag
Donated by: Grundy County Historical Society. 28-inch metal hoop enhanced with a green swag, embellished with gold ribbon, glitter tipped pinecones, and gold and blush-colored berries.

45
Warm Welcoming
Oak and walnut wood donated by: Marion Gore. This beautiful display was created by two of our local artisans. The bench was handcrafted by our very talented Dave Finch. The quilt and pillows were created by our very talented Marion Gore. Three velvet...

46
Holiday Greetings
Decorated by: Sandi Dransfeldt. This pair of wrought iron porch baskets are complete with battery operated lights, filled with sprigs of evergreens and berries, and adorned with beautiful burlap bows. Just waiting to welcome guests for the holidays.

47
Pickup For Christmas
Decorated by: Sandi Dransfeldt. 18-inch green wreath with a special delivery red metal truck in wreath, intertwined with burlap red truck ribbon.

48
Minion Holiday Fun!!!
Donated & decorated by: JoEllyn Johnson of Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby. Who doesn't love the Minions?! 4-foot pre-lit tree chock full of minions tucked into a vintage Radio Flyer wagon with lots of toys and a pet rock.

49
Hats Off To Winter
Decorated by: Sue Cunnea. 4-foot potted pre-lit tree decorated with top hat, ribbons, and of course fresh fallen snow! Just waiting to greet friends in the holidays.

50
Santa Stop Here For A Wine Tasting
Decorated & donated by: Sandi Dransfeldt. 2 ½-foot pre-lit tree, grapevine intertwined in tree with corks, grapes, and Santa wine ornaments. Includes two wine glasses, a bottle of red wine, and a stuffed snowman nested under the tree.

51
Merry Stitchmas!
Decorated by: GFWC - IL Morris Women's Club. 4-foot pre-lit cashmere tree adorned with hand crocheted ornaments by the members, as well as the knit and rolled ornaments embellished with garland of snow, complemented with a beautifully crocheted tree ...

52
Put A Little Sparkle In Your Holiday
Decorated by: Sue Cunnea. 4-foot pre-lit white tree enriched with sparkling aqua ornaments, glistening icicles, and beautiful sparkling ribbon bows. Complemented with a sparkle lighted tree skirt.

53
Angels We Have Heard On High
Donated by: Debbie Bols. Decorated by: Jan Hibler. 4-foot tree adorned with lovely heavenly angels in gold and ivory. Complemented with 2 battery operated tapers in angelic candle holders.

54
Heavenly Angels
Decorated by: Tami Ferguson of Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby. The beautiful antique ceiling tile from Assumption Catholic Church in Coal City is enriched with a precious pair of angel wings, wishing your holiday is filled with cherished memories.

55
Here Comes The Tree!
Donated & decorated by: JoEllyn Johnson & Theresa Lamb, both of Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby. This vintage blue truck is hauling the family tree home. Complete with wrapped packages, colored lights, skis, and wreath. This fun truck is driven by a cute ...

56
Have a Top Hat Christmas
Decorated & donated by: Sandi Dransfeldt. 3-foot pre-lit tree, with a top hat on tree, buffalo print snowmen, and burlap ornaments, with a tree skirt to match. Two snowman sit at the bottom of the tree, and a wooded top hat sign in tree.

57
International Harvester Farmall "Farmer's Special"
Donated & decorated by: Jan Hibler. 3-foot pre-lit Christmas tree with red & cream checked ribbon and grape vines, moving along with tractors and hay bales ready to work! Complemented with Farmall "C" die cast tractor, International Harvester night l...

58
Merry Christmas Deere
Donated by: Mary Baudino & JoEllyn Johnson. Decorated by: JoEllyn Johnson. This year's 3-foot pre-lit John Deere tree has a collection of ornaments donated by Mary Baudino along with other John Deere items complemented with a lighted tree skirt. Perf...

59
Christmas Serenade
Decorated by: Joan Workman of Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby. Charming 4-foot pre-lit tree perched in a holiday present, adorned with Christmas melody star ornaments, sparkling green, and fluffy white ornaments embellished with gorgeous ribbon throughout...

60
Serene Christmas Eve
Decorated by: JoEllyn Johnson. 6-foot bark frosted tree adorned with sleighs, reindeer with cabin-esque lighted homes, and soft glowing twinkling lights complemented with a champagne tree skirt. Complete with a majestic deer at the base of the tree a...

61
TOUCHDOWN!!!
Donated by: JoEllyn Johnson, Tim Wills, & Ashley Wills. Decorated by: Jacob Wills & Ashley Wills. 3-foot green tree full of NFL helmets, goal posts, penalty flags, and football ornaments. Foam fingers and football ribbon are also used to decorate thi...

62
Welcome Christmas - Ladder
Decorated & donated by: Sandi Dransfeldt & Jan Hibler. Vintage 3-foot battery lighted ladder with burlap ribbon and pinecones with a vintage sign and old fashion Santa.

63
Celebrating Christmas
Decorated by: Sue Cunnea. 24-inch flocked swag enhanced with splashes of sparkling snowflakes and ornaments, complemented with a beautiful holiday ribbon bow.

64
Barrel Ring & Swag (Red and Black Décor)
Donated by: Gundy County Historical Society. 28-inch metal hoop enhanced with a green swag, embellished with red and black checked ribbon, glitter tipped pinecones, and dark red berries.

65
A Touch of Santa
Decorated by: JoEllyn Johnson. 3-foot pre-lit white tree with Santa ornaments and a cute stuffed Santa on a Santa metal tree collar. The jolly "old man" completes this tree.

66
Home For The Holidays
Decorated by: JoEllyn Johnson. Jolly tin snowman wreath holder with rustic ornaments and burlap bow. Great for porch or fireplace.

67
Frosty Says "Merry Christmas"
Donated by: Grundy County Historical Society. This adorable 30-inch wreath is embellished with sweatered snowballs, snowflakes, red berries, and a loveable snowman face.

68
We Woof You A Merry Christmas
Decorated by: JoEllyn Johnson & Theresa Lamb. Adorable 5-foot pre-lit tree embellished with fur babies galore, and special treats for Christmas.

69
Joyful Christmas
Decorated by: Sandi Dransfeldt. This 24-inch snow-tipped, battery operated lighted tree is nestled in a beautiful cut glass vase embellished with lovely appointed snowflake ornaments, complemented with a shimmering ribbon bow. What a gorgeous centerp...

70
Snowman Melts Your Heart
Decorated by: Sandi Dransfeldt. 18-inch lighted wreath with vintage wooded snowman hanging in the middle with red bulbs, and red and white checked country ribbon with burlap.

71
Country Life
Donated by: JoEllyn Johnson of Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby. This whimsical 30-inch wreath is full of burlap ribbon, festive cording, and gingham country style ribbon. Just perfect for that down home Christmas!

72
Elegant Christmas
Decorated by: Joan Workman of Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby. This beautifully adorned 30-inch wreath will be a perfect addition to your holiday decorating. Embellished with soft gold ornaments, pinecones, berries, and topped with a gorgeous cream and sp...

73
Finding That Perfect Christmas Tree
Portrayed by: Tami Ferguson of Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby. This beautiful antique ceiling tile from Assumption Catholic Church in Coal City has been embellished with a wonderful holiday scene, father & son cutting down that perfect Christmas Tree!

74
Waiting For Santa
Donated & decorated by: Karen Zelko. This wonderful chocolate bar is anyone's delight! Filled with hot chocolate bombs, sprinkles, marshmallows, chocolate wafers, hot chocolate, candy canes, Hershey's kisses, and pirouline wafers. Complemented with a...

75
We Wish You A Merry Christmas - Wreath
Decorated by: Sue Cunnea. This 30-inch wreath is beautifully appointed with a Christmas wish sign, gold and deep aqua blue ornaments, complemented with a beautiful sparkling evergreen trees ribbon bow.

76
The Starry Night
Donated by: McKenna Wills & JoEllyn Johnson. Decorated by: McKenna Wills. Inspired by Van Gogh's painting depicting the night sky full of twinkling star lights, shooting stars, and the Milky Way, 4 ½-foot pre-lit navy tree with gold skirting and twi...

77
Candyland
Decorated by: Pat Clemmons, Mary Jo Darin, Dawn Kuhn, Peg Lamping, Sue Putlak, & Mary Baudino. This "sweet" little tree would make any little girl's Christmas dreams come true! Candy garland, pastel ornaments, and lollipops make this tree scrumptious...

78
Anticipating Santa
Antique table & chairs donated by: JoEllyn Johnson. Decorated by: Karen Zelko. What a wonderful way to spend a family evening of games atop this beautiful antique table and four chairs, ready to challenge family members to games of chess, antique Mor...

79
We're Sweet On Christmas!
Ornaments donated by: Dorothy Cunnea. Decorated by: Sue Cunnea. 3-foot pre-lit tree adorned with Christmas puppies, bears, and holiday lollipops nestled in Christmas stockings. A snowflake fleece tree skirt complements this tree along with a charmin...

80
Peaceful Christmas
Decorated by: Karen Zelko & granddaughters Billie & Benning Zelko. This 4-foot pre-lit white iridescent tree is adorned with brown, gold, and clear ornaments embellished with golden snowflakes complemented by a beautiful gold shimmering ribbon bow.

81
Shades of Gray
Decorated by: JoEllyn Johnson. Elegant 5-foot pre-lit tree is embellished with shades of gray ornaments with a beautiful gray ribbon with glitzy trees. Complete with a satin tree skirt.

82
Making Christmas Plans
Antique bench & chair donated by: Debbie Steffes. Decorated by: Karen Zelko. This Christmas scene is set for these three friends to get together and make their holiday plans. This display includes an antique bench and chair from Mexico, an adorable C...

83
Picturing Christmas
Decorated by: Karen Zelko. Two beautiful ornate cream picture frames enriched with gorgeous ribbon bows and seasonal greens with snow filled lantern. Perfect for those special Christmas memories!

84
Cozy Home Feelings
Donated & decorated by: Paula Misek. 3-foot plump tree with white lights to warm the spirits in the home. Chiffon ribbon with silver glitter and red gingham, mossy green burlap, and poinsettia leaves adorn the tree. Placed on the branches are miniatu...

85
Holly Jolly Christmas
Donated & decorated by: Michelle Lamb. These adorable two-tiered tins with battery operated lights are adorned with a holly jolly snowman, snowflakes, and silver jingle bells waiting to make you smile!

86
Merry Little Christmas
Donated & decorated by: Paula Misek. 3-foot pre-lit traditionally dressed tree with green and red patchwork skirting. Decorations are red bells topped with gold glitter drip and satin red candles draped with silver drop garland and "Happy Holidays" ...

87
Believe
Decorated & donated by: Sandi Dransfeldt. 4 ½-foot pre-lit tree with red and black buffalo check mixture of rustic farmhouse and country ornaments with pinecones and a reindeer under tree with beautiful tree skirt.

88
Feathery Friends
Decorated by: JoEllyn Johnson & Theresa Lamb. 4-foot pre-lit potted tree embellished with nests, birds, stars, and berries all in a red porch container.

89
Warm Wishes & Snowman Kisses
Decorated & donated by: Sandi Dransfeldt. 3-foot pre-lit white tree filled with red and white snowman with Santa hats on, red ornaments, snowmen ribbon, with a Hallmark musical snowman and puppy nested under tree.

90
Forest Friends
Decorated by: JoEllyn Johnson & Theresa Lamb. Woodsy 5-foot tree adorned with deer, snowflakes, and shades of green ornaments complemented with a golden deer at the base of the tree.

91
Christmas On The Beach
Donated & decorated by: Deb Skirtch. 3-foot pre-lit Winston pine tree embellished with multi-colored beaded garland, seashells, and palm tree finial with parrot. A metal Corona cooler with beach towels and beach accessories completes this fun beach t...

92
We Wish You A Merry Christmas - Carolers
Vintage carolers donated by: Larry & Dorothy Mettille. Decorated by: Sue Cunnea & Theresa Lamb. Just imagine listening to Christmas carols outside sung by vintage carolers bringing in the holiday season. A 6-foot flocked tree complements the scene ad...

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America, Home of The Free
Decorated by: Jan Hibler. 4-foot white snow tree with red, white, and blue stars and ornaments. Americana wrapped bowl. "Proud to be an American" wooden picture completes this patriotic tree.

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Snow & Ice
Decorated by: Pat Clemmons, Mary Jo Darin, Dawn Kuhn, Peg Lamping, Sue Putlak, & Mary Baudino. This beautiful white tree adorned with white lights, silver, and icy blue ornaments will brighten any room with its serene look.

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Wishing For A White Christmas
Portrayed by: Tami Ferguson of Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby. This beautiful antique ceiling tile from Assumption Catholic Church in Coal City has been embellished with an adorable young lady hoping for a white Christmas!

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Country Christmas
Decorated & donated by: Sandi Dransfeldt. 1 ½-foot pre-lit snow flocked tree, farmhouse charm, black & white checked ribbon with burlap, with winter berries through the tree, snowman, and tin "Farm Life" sign under a black and white blanket.

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Christmas Tradition
Decorated by: JoEllyn Johnson & Sandi Dransfeldt. 6 ½-foot flocked pre-lit tree with unique gold, red, and green ornaments adorned with two large snowflakes with pearls and crystals, topped with a beautiful gold bow. Embellished with a red sequin tr...

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The Day After Christmas
Longaberger basket donated by: Sue Cunnea. Historical items donated by: Grundy County Historical Society. The hustle and bustle is over and it's time to relax! This beautiful Longaberger snowflake basket is filled with a wonderful Grundy County Histo...

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Wishing Veterans & Soldiers A Very Merry Christmas
Donated & crafted by: Jeff Hauge of Kendall Metal Works. Beautifully crafted out of metal by one of our local artisans, Jeff Hauge, of Kendall Metal Works. Measures 24" wide x 16" high. We are so "Proud to be an American."

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Glad Tidings
Donated by: Theresa Lamb of Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby. Decorated by: JoEllyn Johnson & Theresa Lamb. 24-inch pre-lit wreath embellished with cloth covered ornaments and large white jingle bells. Complemented with a large plaid ribbon bow.

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Welcoming The Season
Decorated by: Sue Cunnea. 24-inch white snow-covered wreath adorned with pinecones, berries, and a cozy pair of mittens complemented with a beautiful bow.
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Grundy Co Historical Society - Festival of Trees
 Online Only Auction
Auction Date(s)
Bidding Starts: Wednesday Oct 26
Bidding Ends: Saturday Nov 26
Auction Location

Morris, IL 60450
Company
Richard A. Olson & Assoc, Inc.

Contact: Dick or Erik
Phone: 815-942-4266
Website: richardaolson.com

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS -- Online Fundraiser Auction. Please review this document carefully. This document creates certain legally binding contractual obligations. In order to register and receive access to the interactive online bidding platform, a Bidder must accept and acknowledge these Terms and Conditions. 1. Any bid placed shall constitute a legally binding and enforceable offer to purchase the subject personal property. All bids therefore constitute an irrevocable offer to purchase and shall remain valid and enforceable until the Seller declares the property "Sold" and the auction has concluded. 2. Auctioneer reserves the right to reject any bid placed. Auctioneer agrees to timely advise any bidder of a rejected bid. 3. The Winning Bidder covenants and agrees to purchase the subject personal property at the price of the winning bid, and upon the terms and conditions hereinafter provided. 4. Within 4 hours of the close of the auction event, the Winning Bidder for the property shall receive an e-mail from Richard A. Olson & Associates, Inc which will detail a date, a time, and a location for the retrieval of the subject personal property, subject to further specific arrangements of the parties, including options for shipping and electronic payments. 5. At said appointed date, time, and location, the Winning Bidder shall pay the full purchase price for the property by means of cash, Illinois check, or credit card. 6. Failure to appear at the appointed date, time, and location by the Winning Bidder, shall be considered an act of default by the Winning Bidder, and the Seller shall be entitled to pursue any and all legal and equitable remedies against the Winning Bidder which are available to Seller pursuant to the laws of the jurisdiction of the State of Illinois. In the event Seller and/or Auctioneer file suit against Winning Bidder, Seller and/or Auctioneer shall be entitled to recover all reasonable attorneys' fees, costs and expenses incurred. 7. By registering and bidding, the Buyer acknowledges that they have submitted themselves to the personal jurisdiction of the State of Illinois. Buyer acknowledges that any and all disputes shall be governed by Illinois Law, conflicts of law provisions notwithstanding. 8. Time shall be of the essence as to all of Buyer's obligations. 9. The Seller, Broker, Auctioneer and their representatives, attorneys, agents, and sub-agents, assume no liability for errors or omissions in this or any other property listing or advertising or promotional/publicity statements and material. The Seller, Broker, Auctioneer and their representatives, attorneys, agents and sub-agents, make no guarantee as to the accuracy of the information herein contained or in any other property listing or advertising or promotional/publicity statements and material. 10. The Property is sold in its "AS IS" condition with all faults and limitations and no warranties expressed or implied, and Seller and Auctioneer specifically disclaim any and all implied warranties, including the warranty of fitness for a particular purpose. All Bidders are encouraged to inspect the Property prior to placing any bid and the Winning Bidder, as Buyer, acknowledges that he/she/it has had a reasonable opportunity to inspect and examine the condition of the Property and make inquiries of knowledge persons. All information was derived from sources believed to be correct, but it is not guaranteed. Bidders shall rely entirely on their own information, judgment, and inspection of the Property and records. 11. Seller and Auctioneer cannot, and will not, be held responsible for any interruption in service, errors, and/or omissions, caused by any means, therefore they cannot guarantee continual, uninterrupted or error free service as the website could be interfered with by means out of their control. Bidder acknowledges that the online auction is conducted electronically and relies on hardware and software that may malfunction without warning. 12. The Registered Bidder acknowledges receipt and copy of these Terms and Conditions and having read and understood the provisions set forth therein, accepts same and agrees to be bound thereby. -----www.richardaolson.com-----

Fundraiser Auction

Saturday, November 26, 2022 @ 5:00 PM
Grundy County Historical Society – Festival of Trees

 

TREES – WREATHS – TABLE ARRANGEMENTS – HOLIDAY DÉCOR and MORE

Location: Grundy County Historical Museum, 510 W Illinois Ave, Morris, IL 60450

The first lot will start CLOSING: Saturday, November 26, 2022 at 5:00 PM

Subsequent lots will close every 15 seconds. Lots are extended 1 minute if a bid is placed during the last minute.

Pick up item(s) on Sunday, November 27 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM at 510 W. Illinois Ave, Morris, IL 60450.

Local Delivery will be available during the evening of Monday, November 28 to the Grundy County Area for an additional $25 donation. Call the museum 815-942-4880 with any pick up or delivery questions.

Members of the community, including businesses, along with the museum volunteers, decorate a variety of Christmas trees, centerpieces, and wreaths. Visitors will find every size and style imaginable, from whimsical and traditional to woodsy, elegant, and more. Some of the trees are traditional and others quite unusual.

You may preview all items in person at the Museum every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM beginning November 10th. The museum will be open until 7:00 PM on Friday, November 25th. Contact the museum for more information at 815-942-4880.

Bids may be placed ONLINE or you may leave a bid in person AT THE MUSEUM.
Register to bid ONLINE at www.richardaolson.hibid.com
Absentee Bids placed (in person) at the museum ends November 26 at 12:00 PM.

Bids are set at $5 increments. Ties go to the earlier placed bid.

100% of all the money raised help fund the operations of the Grundy County Historical Society and Museum located at 510 W Illinois Ave, Morris, IL.

A 10% Bidders Fee will be added to the final invoice to cover credit card & website fees. Your credit card (entered at registration) will be charged after the auction closes and an invoice will be emailed for proof of payment when you pick up your item(s). Please check your Junk Folder if you do not receive a PAID INVOICE.

Don’t forget there are THREE RAFFLE ITEMS available at the Museum too. Raffle Tickets are $5.00/ea or 6 for $20.00 and are ONLY sold at the museum. Visit the museum for more details.

The Museum is in need of volunteers in November as people come to see all the Holiday Décor and purchase their raffle tickets. If you can help them out, please call the Museum at 815-942-4880 or email us at grundyhistory@att.net.

TOGETHER we can make this event a success for the Museum!

Online auction conducted by Richard A. Olson & Associates, Inc at zero cost to the Museum.

The Grundy County Historical Museum will be posting updates on Facebook. Follow them here.

Auction conducted by Richard A. Olson & Associates, Inc.
Auctioneers:
Dick Olson – IL License #440.000585
Erik Olson – IL License #441.001909
531 Bedford Rd, Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-4266
www.richardaolson.com

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Friends Don't Lie
Donated by: JoEllyn Johnson, Tim Wills, & Ashley Wills. Decorated by: Kaylee Wills & Ashley Wills. And it's no lie... you won't want to miss this Stranger Things tree. No detail has been left out when it comes to these two pre-lit treetops. One green...

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Cheers!!
Donated by: JoEllyn Johnson of Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby. Crafted by: Brain Hoch of Creekside Woodworking. Bourbon flight board handmade by Brian Hoch of Creekside Woodworking. This also includes a smoking kit! The Private Barrel Elijah Craig was ma...

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The Reason For The Season
Donated by: JoEllyn Johnson of Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby. Decorated by: JoEllyn Johnson & Theresa Lamb. This softly lit beautiful wood lantern has a carved "wood look" simple Nativity set. The Star of Bethlehem is made with certified Bethlehem Olive...

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Festive Christmas
Decorated by: Karen Zelko. This beautiful evergreen centerpiece is embellished with sparkling poinsettias and gold ornaments, enhanced with shiny red ornaments and snow covered pinecones complemented with a gorgeous sparkled red ribbon bow. Completin...

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Welcome The Holidays
Decorated by: Sandi Dransfeldt. White vintage metal tin door pocket full of greenery and berries with black & red plaid bow.

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Simply Winter
Donated & decorated by: JoEllyn Johnson of Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby. This 3-foot pre-lit tree garnished with moose, boots, skis, and bronze ornaments is complemented with burlap ribbon looped throughout the tree.

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Scandinavian Christmas
Decorated by: Deb Skirtch. This 3-foot pre-lit (multi-colored lights) Winston pine tree is adorned with felt snowflakes in blue and green, felt snowmen on sleds, and white ornaments. Adorable print tree skirt and a charming 12-inch wreath completes t...

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Merry Christmas
Decorated by: Karen Zelko. This beautiful 2-foot tree is so festive with charming red and gold ornaments along with sparkling poinsettias and pinecones. Completing this tree is a "Merry Christmas" sign and three sparkling votives.

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Have A Top Gun Maverick Christmas
Decorated by: Sandi Dransfeldt. 2 ½-foot pre-lit tree with gray and blue ornaments includes nine fighter jets Maverick patches, top gun aviator sunglasses at top of tree with beautiful plaid ribbon, plus two fighter jets Maverick's super F/A Super H...

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Country Farm Christmas
Decorated by: Jan Hibler. Wooden farm centerpiece with wooden reindeer nesting among the evergreens, complete with frosty snowmen.

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Christmas Tree Farm
Decorated by: Sandi Dransfeldt. Metal bronze metallic gold floral arrangement with pinecones and greenery.

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Welcome Christmas
Decorated by: Karen Zelko. This beautiful 5-foot slimline tree is gracefully decorated with silver and turquoise and deep navy ornaments. Complemented with an adorable snowman and beautiful cut glass bowl nestled in an embellished wreath. Battery ope...

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Winter Welcome
Decorated by: Sandi Dransfeldt. 3-foot white pre-lit tree with black and silver bulbs, multi designs with ribbon around the tree. Also a black wood dough bowl below with unique bulbs with a winter welcome wood sign below tree, and a silver sequin tre...

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A Little Christmas Elegance
Decorated by: Sue Cunnea. 3-foot pre-lit tree embellished with lovely opaque ornaments trimmed in gold. Sparkling gold ornaments and beautiful cream with gold snowflakes complete this tree. Complemented with a sparkling gold mesh tree skirt.

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Merry Christmas, Little One!
Donated & decorated by: The Morris Area Public Library. 4-foot pre-lit white tree enriched with new baby socks of all colors. Tree topper is a brand-new infant hat complemented with a new linen baby blanket. Scattered below the tree are board books t...

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Barnyard Holiday
Donated by: Morris Lions Club. Decorated by: JoAnn Johnson & Resa Mai. This adorable 4-foot pre-lit white tree is full of many handmade embroidered lace vintage trucks and whimsical farm animal ornaments, complemented by four hand crafted barnyard th...

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Piece of History
Donated by: Grundy County Historical Society. This juror's chair is the last one available for bid from the Grundy County Courthouse. What a wonderful conversation piece to have in your home or office.

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Plaid Tidings
Decorated by: Joan Workman of Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby. This beautiful 30-inch white fluffy wreath is adorned with large jingle bells, snow covered pinecones, and sparkling picks. Complemented with a gorgeous black & red plaid bow entwined with a b...

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Merry Christmas - Wreath
Decorated by: Sandi Dransfeldt. 24-inch wreath with unique green, silver, and red, with Christmas tree ribbon.

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Resting Angel Waiting For Christmas
Decorated by: Jan Hibler. 18-inch wreath adorned with a golden angel resting upon golden poinsettias enriched with a beautiful golden ribbon.

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Snowy Cardinal Holiday
Decorated by: Sandi Dransfeldt. 24-inch wreath with cardinals nested in wreath with ribbon to match.

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Deer Christmas
Decorated by: Sandi Dransfeldt. 18-inch green wreath with gold deer in wreath, with champagne berries and ribbon that complements the wreath.

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Beautiful Christmas
Decorated by: Joan Workman of Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby. This elegant 12-inch wreath is embellished with plum colored fruit complemented with silver ornaments, berries, and pinecones completed with a dark silver bow.

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N O E L
Decorated by: Joan Workman of Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby. This rustic 20-inch wreath is garnished with rustic jingle bells, large pinecones, and silver ornaments. A wood "Noel" sign complements this lovely wreath.

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Graceful Holiday
Decorated by: Deb Skirtch. This 12-inch wreath is embellished with gold sparkling picks, enriched with a beautiful burgundy ornament, complemented with a burgundy ribbon trimmed with gold beading.

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Sparkling Holiday Centerpiece
Decorated by: Deb Skirtch. Two beautiful light green ornaments and one silver Kugel ornament in a gorgeous cut glass bowl encircled by sparkling greenery enriched with red ornaments.

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Happy Holidays
Decorated by: Joan Workman of Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby. This 24-inch white wreath is decorated with beautiful black and silver ornaments with silver pinecones and whisps of sparkling silver picks complimented by a gorgeous dark silver ribbon bow.

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Country Santa - Wreath
Decorated by: Deb Skirtch. 30-inch Douglas fir pre-lit battery operated wreath decorated with vintage Santa and small white pinecones. Embellished with star shaped grapevine center adorned with pinecone and red berries. Burlap ribbon bow completes th...

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Have A Fairway Christmas
Decorated & donated by: Sandi Dransfeldt. 4-foot pre-lit tree in golf bag, black and blue and homemade golf ornaments, topped with blue pin flag.

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Glistening Holiday - Wreath
Decorated by: Deb Skirtch. 30-inch wreath embellished with blue and silver ornaments, jeweled silver snowflakes, and complemented with a gorgeous bow.

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Enjoy A Glitzy Christmas Day
Decorated by: Jan Hibler. 24-inch wreath with cream and gold tree ribbon and sparkling snowflakes. Large ornament adorns the beautiful bow.

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Let's Go Christmas Shopping
Donated by: Heidi Kindlespire of GIGI'S. This stylish handbag is filled with wonderful items to make your holidays bright: 2 (one size) layering tanks, bralette, aarring set, sunglasses, and private shopping party.

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Gnome For The Holidays
Donated & decorated by: Jane Kerr of Apple Butter & Shugies. This beautiful large black lantern is filled with a battery operated lighted Christmas tree and a delightful gnome wishing all a Merry Christmas!

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Colorful Christmas
Decorated by: Sandi Dransfeldt. 18-inch green wreath with a variety of aqua and colorful unique bulbs, enriched with peacock feathers and a ribbon bow.

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Celebrate the Ritz at Christmas
Finial donated by: Julie Gerber. Decorated by: Jan Hibler. 20-inch black lantern centerpiece adorned with black and gold florals and ribbon complemented by a vintage finial.

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Simple Winter
Donated by: Brian & JoEllyn Johnson. Decorated by: JoEllyn Johnson. Crafted by: Brian Johnson. Vintage aged wood pallet is filled with simple greenery, silver metal snowflakes, and white snowballs all sparkled with silver glitter and buffalo plaid ri...

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Christmas Elegance - Wreath
Decorated by: Sue Cunnea. This 30-inch wreath is beautifully decorated with sparkling red and gold ornaments, embellished with a beautiful red and gold ribbon bow.

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Happy Holidays To You
Decorated by: Joan Workman of Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby. This 30-inch wreath is beautifully decorated with deep aqua blue and light green ornaments embellished with pinecones and complemented with a gorgeous bow.

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Trader Joe's Italian Christmas Basket ENJOY!!
Donated by: Jan Hibler & Sandi Dransfeldt. Tomato Basil Marinara, Pasta Sauce Artichoke, Pizza Sauce, Oregano Spices, Marinated Artichokes, Pretzel Thins, Pasta Fusilli Corti Buca, Rosemary Crackers, Pasta Italian Cascatelli, Italian Villa drink, Tom...

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Farmhouse Country Snowflake - Wreath
Decorated by: Deb Skirtch. 20-inch snowflake wreath embellished with gold and clear beads complemented by a "Country" brown ribbon bow with red and white lettering.

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Winter Delight
Decorations donated by: Theresa Lamb of Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby. Decorated by: Sandi Dransfeldt. An adorable snowman, with a cardinal perched on his hat, greets the season nestled in a beautiful black lantern, among a frosted tree and snow-covered...

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Frosty The Snowman
Donated by: Elaine Smith. Decorated & painted by: Sandi Dransfeldt. 5-foot rustic white metal snowman with battery-operated remote-control lighting. He's a happy, jolly fellow waiting for the great snow of winter.

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Coca-Cola Polar Bears Christmas Party
Donated & decorated by: Jan Hibler. 2-foot pre-lit Christmas tree adorned with Coca-Cola ornaments enhanced with red & black plaid ribbon. Complemented with 1-foot polar bear figurines.

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Barrel Ring & Swag
Donated by: Grundy County Historical Society. 28-inch metal hoop enhanced with a green swag, embellished with gold ribbon, glitter tipped pinecones, and gold and blush-colored berries.

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Warm Welcoming
Oak and walnut wood donated by: Marion Gore. This beautiful display was created by two of our local artisans. The bench was handcrafted by our very talented Dave Finch. The quilt and pillows were created by our very talented Marion Gore. Three velvet...

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Holiday Greetings
Decorated by: Sandi Dransfeldt. This pair of wrought iron porch baskets are complete with battery operated lights, filled with sprigs of evergreens and berries, and adorned with beautiful burlap bows. Just waiting to welcome guests for the holidays.

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Pickup For Christmas
Decorated by: Sandi Dransfeldt. 18-inch green wreath with a special delivery red metal truck in wreath, intertwined with burlap red truck ribbon.

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Minion Holiday Fun!!!
Donated & decorated by: JoEllyn Johnson of Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby. Who doesn't love the Minions?! 4-foot pre-lit tree chock full of minions tucked into a vintage Radio Flyer wagon with lots of toys and a pet rock.

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Hats Off To Winter
Decorated by: Sue Cunnea. 4-foot potted pre-lit tree decorated with top hat, ribbons, and of course fresh fallen snow! Just waiting to greet friends in the holidays.

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Santa Stop Here For A Wine Tasting
Decorated & donated by: Sandi Dransfeldt. 2 ½-foot pre-lit tree, grapevine intertwined in tree with corks, grapes, and Santa wine ornaments. Includes two wine glasses, a bottle of red wine, and a stuffed snowman nested under the tree.

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Merry Stitchmas!
Decorated by: GFWC - IL Morris Women's Club. 4-foot pre-lit cashmere tree adorned with hand crocheted ornaments by the members, as well as the knit and rolled ornaments embellished with garland of snow, complemented with a beautifully crocheted tree ...

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Put A Little Sparkle In Your Holiday
Decorated by: Sue Cunnea. 4-foot pre-lit white tree enriched with sparkling aqua ornaments, glistening icicles, and beautiful sparkling ribbon bows. Complemented with a sparkle lighted tree skirt.

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Angels We Have Heard On High
Donated by: Debbie Bols. Decorated by: Jan Hibler. 4-foot tree adorned with lovely heavenly angels in gold and ivory. Complemented with 2 battery operated tapers in angelic candle holders.

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Heavenly Angels
Decorated by: Tami Ferguson of Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby. The beautiful antique ceiling tile from Assumption Catholic Church in Coal City is enriched with a precious pair of angel wings, wishing your holiday is filled with cherished memories.

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Here Comes The Tree!
Donated & decorated by: JoEllyn Johnson & Theresa Lamb, both of Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby. This vintage blue truck is hauling the family tree home. Complete with wrapped packages, colored lights, skis, and wreath. This fun truck is driven by a cute ...

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Have a Top Hat Christmas
Decorated & donated by: Sandi Dransfeldt. 3-foot pre-lit tree, with a top hat on tree, buffalo print snowmen, and burlap ornaments, with a tree skirt to match. Two snowman sit at the bottom of the tree, and a wooded top hat sign in tree.

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International Harvester Farmall "Farmer's Special"
Donated & decorated by: Jan Hibler. 3-foot pre-lit Christmas tree with red & cream checked ribbon and grape vines, moving along with tractors and hay bales ready to work! Complemented with Farmall "C" die cast tractor, International Harvester night l...

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Merry Christmas Deere
Donated by: Mary Baudino & JoEllyn Johnson. Decorated by: JoEllyn Johnson. This year's 3-foot pre-lit John Deere tree has a collection of ornaments donated by Mary Baudino along with other John Deere items complemented with a lighted tree skirt. Perf...

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Christmas Serenade
Decorated by: Joan Workman of Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby. Charming 4-foot pre-lit tree perched in a holiday present, adorned with Christmas melody star ornaments, sparkling green, and fluffy white ornaments embellished with gorgeous ribbon throughout...

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Serene Christmas Eve
Decorated by: JoEllyn Johnson. 6-foot bark frosted tree adorned with sleighs, reindeer with cabin-esque lighted homes, and soft glowing twinkling lights complemented with a champagne tree skirt. Complete with a majestic deer at the base of the tree a...

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TOUCHDOWN!!!
Donated by: JoEllyn Johnson, Tim Wills, & Ashley Wills. Decorated by: Jacob Wills & Ashley Wills. 3-foot green tree full of NFL helmets, goal posts, penalty flags, and football ornaments. Foam fingers and football ribbon are also used to decorate thi...

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Welcome Christmas - Ladder
Decorated & donated by: Sandi Dransfeldt & Jan Hibler. Vintage 3-foot battery lighted ladder with burlap ribbon and pinecones with a vintage sign and old fashion Santa.

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Celebrating Christmas
Decorated by: Sue Cunnea. 24-inch flocked swag enhanced with splashes of sparkling snowflakes and ornaments, complemented with a beautiful holiday ribbon bow.

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Barrel Ring & Swag (Red and Black Décor)
Donated by: Gundy County Historical Society. 28-inch metal hoop enhanced with a green swag, embellished with red and black checked ribbon, glitter tipped pinecones, and dark red berries.

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A Touch of Santa
Decorated by: JoEllyn Johnson. 3-foot pre-lit white tree with Santa ornaments and a cute stuffed Santa on a Santa metal tree collar. The jolly "old man" completes this tree.

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Home For The Holidays
Decorated by: JoEllyn Johnson. Jolly tin snowman wreath holder with rustic ornaments and burlap bow. Great for porch or fireplace.

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Frosty Says "Merry Christmas"
Donated by: Grundy County Historical Society. This adorable 30-inch wreath is embellished with sweatered snowballs, snowflakes, red berries, and a loveable snowman face.

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We Woof You A Merry Christmas
Decorated by: JoEllyn Johnson & Theresa Lamb. Adorable 5-foot pre-lit tree embellished with fur babies galore, and special treats for Christmas.

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Joyful Christmas
Decorated by: Sandi Dransfeldt. This 24-inch snow-tipped, battery operated lighted tree is nestled in a beautiful cut glass vase embellished with lovely appointed snowflake ornaments, complemented with a shimmering ribbon bow. What a gorgeous centerp...

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Snowman Melts Your Heart
Decorated by: Sandi Dransfeldt. 18-inch lighted wreath with vintage wooded snowman hanging in the middle with red bulbs, and red and white checked country ribbon with burlap.

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Country Life
Donated by: JoEllyn Johnson of Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby. This whimsical 30-inch wreath is full of burlap ribbon, festive cording, and gingham country style ribbon. Just perfect for that down home Christmas!

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Elegant Christmas
Decorated by: Joan Workman of Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby. This beautifully adorned 30-inch wreath will be a perfect addition to your holiday decorating. Embellished with soft gold ornaments, pinecones, berries, and topped with a gorgeous cream and sp...

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Finding That Perfect Christmas Tree
Portrayed by: Tami Ferguson of Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby. This beautiful antique ceiling tile from Assumption Catholic Church in Coal City has been embellished with a wonderful holiday scene, father & son cutting down that perfect Christmas Tree!

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Waiting For Santa
Donated & decorated by: Karen Zelko. This wonderful chocolate bar is anyone's delight! Filled with hot chocolate bombs, sprinkles, marshmallows, chocolate wafers, hot chocolate, candy canes, Hershey's kisses, and pirouline wafers. Complemented with a...

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We Wish You A Merry Christmas - Wreath
Decorated by: Sue Cunnea. This 30-inch wreath is beautifully appointed with a Christmas wish sign, gold and deep aqua blue ornaments, complemented with a beautiful sparkling evergreen trees ribbon bow.

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The Starry Night
Donated by: McKenna Wills & JoEllyn Johnson. Decorated by: McKenna Wills. Inspired by Van Gogh's painting depicting the night sky full of twinkling star lights, shooting stars, and the Milky Way, 4 ½-foot pre-lit navy tree with gold skirting and twi...

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Candyland
Decorated by: Pat Clemmons, Mary Jo Darin, Dawn Kuhn, Peg Lamping, Sue Putlak, & Mary Baudino. This "sweet" little tree would make any little girl's Christmas dreams come true! Candy garland, pastel ornaments, and lollipops make this tree scrumptious...

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Anticipating Santa
Antique table & chairs donated by: JoEllyn Johnson. Decorated by: Karen Zelko. What a wonderful way to spend a family evening of games atop this beautiful antique table and four chairs, ready to challenge family members to games of chess, antique Mor...

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We're Sweet On Christmas!
Ornaments donated by: Dorothy Cunnea. Decorated by: Sue Cunnea. 3-foot pre-lit tree adorned with Christmas puppies, bears, and holiday lollipops nestled in Christmas stockings. A snowflake fleece tree skirt complements this tree along with a charmin...

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Peaceful Christmas
Decorated by: Karen Zelko & granddaughters Billie & Benning Zelko. This 4-foot pre-lit white iridescent tree is adorned with brown, gold, and clear ornaments embellished with golden snowflakes complemented by a beautiful gold shimmering ribbon bow.

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Shades of Gray
Decorated by: JoEllyn Johnson. Elegant 5-foot pre-lit tree is embellished with shades of gray ornaments with a beautiful gray ribbon with glitzy trees. Complete with a satin tree skirt.

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Making Christmas Plans
Antique bench & chair donated by: Debbie Steffes. Decorated by: Karen Zelko. This Christmas scene is set for these three friends to get together and make their holiday plans. This display includes an antique bench and chair from Mexico, an adorable C...

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Picturing Christmas
Decorated by: Karen Zelko. Two beautiful ornate cream picture frames enriched with gorgeous ribbon bows and seasonal greens with snow filled lantern. Perfect for those special Christmas memories!

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Cozy Home Feelings
Donated & decorated by: Paula Misek. 3-foot plump tree with white lights to warm the spirits in the home. Chiffon ribbon with silver glitter and red gingham, mossy green burlap, and poinsettia leaves adorn the tree. Placed on the branches are miniatu...

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Holly Jolly Christmas
Donated & decorated by: Michelle Lamb. These adorable two-tiered tins with battery operated lights are adorned with a holly jolly snowman, snowflakes, and silver jingle bells waiting to make you smile!

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Merry Little Christmas
Donated & decorated by: Paula Misek. 3-foot pre-lit traditionally dressed tree with green and red patchwork skirting. Decorations are red bells topped with gold glitter drip and satin red candles draped with silver drop garland and "Happy Holidays" ...

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Believe
Decorated & donated by: Sandi Dransfeldt. 4 ½-foot pre-lit tree with red and black buffalo check mixture of rustic farmhouse and country ornaments with pinecones and a reindeer under tree with beautiful tree skirt.

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Feathery Friends
Decorated by: JoEllyn Johnson & Theresa Lamb. 4-foot pre-lit potted tree embellished with nests, birds, stars, and berries all in a red porch container.

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Warm Wishes & Snowman Kisses
Decorated & donated by: Sandi Dransfeldt. 3-foot pre-lit white tree filled with red and white snowman with Santa hats on, red ornaments, snowmen ribbon, with a Hallmark musical snowman and puppy nested under tree.

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Forest Friends
Decorated by: JoEllyn Johnson & Theresa Lamb. Woodsy 5-foot tree adorned with deer, snowflakes, and shades of green ornaments complemented with a golden deer at the base of the tree.

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Christmas On The Beach
Donated & decorated by: Deb Skirtch. 3-foot pre-lit Winston pine tree embellished with multi-colored beaded garland, seashells, and palm tree finial with parrot. A metal Corona cooler with beach towels and beach accessories completes this fun beach t...

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We Wish You A Merry Christmas - Carolers
Vintage carolers donated by: Larry & Dorothy Mettille. Decorated by: Sue Cunnea & Theresa Lamb. Just imagine listening to Christmas carols outside sung by vintage carolers bringing in the holiday season. A 6-foot flocked tree complements the scene ad...

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America, Home of The Free
Decorated by: Jan Hibler. 4-foot white snow tree with red, white, and blue stars and ornaments. Americana wrapped bowl. "Proud to be an American" wooden picture completes this patriotic tree.

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Snow & Ice
Decorated by: Pat Clemmons, Mary Jo Darin, Dawn Kuhn, Peg Lamping, Sue Putlak, & Mary Baudino. This beautiful white tree adorned with white lights, silver, and icy blue ornaments will brighten any room with its serene look.

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Wishing For A White Christmas
Portrayed by: Tami Ferguson of Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby. This beautiful antique ceiling tile from Assumption Catholic Church in Coal City has been embellished with an adorable young lady hoping for a white Christmas!

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Country Christmas
Decorated & donated by: Sandi Dransfeldt. 1 ½-foot pre-lit snow flocked tree, farmhouse charm, black & white checked ribbon with burlap, with winter berries through the tree, snowman, and tin "Farm Life" sign under a black and white blanket.

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Christmas Tradition
Decorated by: JoEllyn Johnson & Sandi Dransfeldt. 6 ½-foot flocked pre-lit tree with unique gold, red, and green ornaments adorned with two large snowflakes with pearls and crystals, topped with a beautiful gold bow. Embellished with a red sequin tr...

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The Day After Christmas
Longaberger basket donated by: Sue Cunnea. Historical items donated by: Grundy County Historical Society. The hustle and bustle is over and it's time to relax! This beautiful Longaberger snowflake basket is filled with a wonderful Grundy County Histo...

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Wishing Veterans & Soldiers A Very Merry Christmas
Donated & crafted by: Jeff Hauge of Kendall Metal Works. Beautifully crafted out of metal by one of our local artisans, Jeff Hauge, of Kendall Metal Works. Measures 24" wide x 16" high. We are so "Proud to be an American."

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Glad Tidings
Donated by: Theresa Lamb of Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby. Decorated by: JoEllyn Johnson & Theresa Lamb. 24-inch pre-lit wreath embellished with cloth covered ornaments and large white jingle bells. Complemented with a large plaid ribbon bow.

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Welcoming The Season
Decorated by: Sue Cunnea. 24-inch white snow-covered wreath adorned with pinecones, berries, and a cozy pair of mittens complemented with a beautiful bow.