Hope for the Holidays

Lot #1. Walk Through The Forest: A trio of 7-foot, 5-foot, and 4-foot trees dressed with handmade rustic ornaments, magical gnomes and woodland creatures. Donated by TASUS. Buy It Now price: $1,500

Lot #2. Childhood Remembered: This 7-foot tree is lovingly dedicated to all children who have passed through New Hope for Families and those who have loved and cared for them. Come along with Conductor Choo Choo as he takes you on a nostalgic and whimsical journey, reminding you of some of your own childhood Christmases Past. This retro-inspired tree is aglow with colorful lights and decorated with toy trains, toy planes, rocking horses, tin wind-up toys, dolls, nutcrackers, teddy bears, sporting equipment, books and games, and comes with a real Radio Flyer tricycle. All aboard! Donated by St. Thomas Lutheran Church. SOLD

Lot #3. The Devonshire Fruits and Flowers: A 7.5-foot tall tree. Donated by the Devonshire neighborhood. Buy It Now price: $1,000

Lot #4. An ALIBI Christmas Story in 12 Gifts: This 6-foot rose gold tinsel tree is decorated with wide rose gold ribbon and classic ornaments in pink, gray, and matte gold. Twelve mini ALIBI shopping bags hung on the tree contain special gifts of self care and accessories to get you in the holiday (and shopping) spirit, including Gorjana wire hoop earrings in silver and gold, Chain Reaction silver hair band, Katie Loxton silver charm necklace, pink diamond mini jewelry valet tray, rose gold sequined makeup bag/party clutch, hammered silver 4in x 4in selfie photo frame, NEST Scented Candle, travel packs from The Laundress and Beautycounter, and gift cards to ALIBI and Crumble Coffee (total retail value $350). Donated by ALIBI, elevated women’s contemporary fashion - voted one of the Best in B-Town 2022! Buy It Now price: $1,000

Lot #5. Festive Ball Tree: This unique tree is a framed piece of art! The 38" x 48" frame contains a tree made from gold and red ornaments, illuminated with fairy lights, and topped with a beautiful handmade bow. Oraments are attached with pins, so you can move them around or add your own favorites! Add to your holiday decor by hanging over a mantel or simply let it rest on the floor. Perfect for large or small homes. Donated by Cyrilla Helm and Fanny Lambe. Buy It Now price: $500

Lot #6. "Come Let Us Adore Him": This 7-foot tree is decorated with carved wooden nativity figures and red LED candles. Four glowing luminaries lead up to the tree, which comes with a "Happy Birthday, Jesus" gift basket (basket donated by Nancy Grabner of Woodward Baskets), including a carved olive wood nativity from Bethlehem, a nativity puzzle, an advent activity kit, fleece throw, and gift certificates from Bake Me A Cake ($40) and Baskin Robins ($40). Donated by Faith Lutheran Church. SOLD

Lot #7. Busy Little Elves: This 6.5-foot tree brings the magic of Christmas to life with the elves hard at work and always reporting back to Santa. So, you better be on your best behavior; you never know who is watching. Donated by Hurlow Wealth Management Group, Inc. SOLD

Lot #8. Diamonds and Pearls: A 7.5-foot tree dedicated in honor of one of the greatest artists of our time, Prince Rogers Nelson. Decorated with over 100 shiny, glittery, and matte purple ornaments, glistening white bulbs and icicles, and pearlescent garland. This is a tree Prince could've written a song about… oh, wait a minute, he did! Donated by Bloomington YaYas. Buy It Now price: $1,000

Lot #9. The Money Tree: This 6-foot tree is decorated with traditional gold-leaf-wrapped chocolate coins and bill-wrapped chocolate bars and a gold-and-rhinostone "present" topper. Comes with 2 insulated coolers filled with tasty treats, a bottle of champagne, 2 insulated wine tumblers, and 3 insulated drink bottles. Donated by Old National Bank. Buy It Now price: $1,000

Lot #10. Winter Woodland: This 7.5-foot flocked frisco pine tree includes a collection of local Bloomington favorites! Donated by mom2mom at Sherwood Oaks Christian Church. Buy It Now price: $1,250

Lot #11. Birds of a Feather: This peacock themed 6.5-foot fully-decorated tree is filled with colorful blue and aqua ornaments. Donated by Susan Walker. Buy It Now price: $1,000

Lot #12. Head Into The Woods: This 7-foot ultra-slim flocked pine tree is decorated with cream and crimson along with natural wood accents. This tree is the perfect addition to your holiday decor. Comes with a "Believe" mantle sign. Donated by Stone Belt Freight Lines/Kelsy Leasing, LLC. Buy It Now price: $1,000

Lot #13. Get comfy with this sparkly 6-foot tree in your home. Snuggle into your favorite nook, where you can crack open a great book, sip your fave hot beverage from local shops like Hopscotch Coffee or Cup & Kettle Tea, and lounge in luxury courtesy of a new super soft blanket. This is the season of comfort and restoration, let’s get you started off right! Donated by Shine Insurance Agency. Buy It Now price: $1,250

Lot #14. Dreaming of a White Christmas: This 6-foot flocked tree is decorated with ribbons, flowers, and a variety of white and silver ornaments. The tree comes with 4 tickets to IU men’s basketball vs Little Rock (Nov. 23), 4 adult + 4 youth tickets to IU women's basketball vs North Carolina (Dec. 1), 2 tickets to Winterlights at Newfields in Indianapolis (Dec. 3), 4 passes for 18 holes of golf with a cart at IU's Pfau Golf Course, 2 bottles of wine, and 2 Smithville tumblers with a variety of hot chocolate mixes. Donated by Smithville Communications. Buy It Now price: $1,500

Lot #15. Bloomington Handmade Holiday: A 6-foot lighted tree decorated with handmade ornaments crafted by local artists and guests of the Bloomington Handmade Market Holiday Affair (Nov. 12 & 13, 2022). Donated by Bloomington Handmade Market. Buy It Now price: $1,000

Lot #16. Dog Lover Advent Tree: This 7-foot tree comes with lots of goodies for dogs and their people, including treats, toys, coupons, training/bathing/pet sitting/retail deals and certificates (total retail value $415). Unwrap a fun dog-themed surprise every day in December up to Christmas! Donated by Mad 4 My Dog. Buy It Now price: $1,000

Lot #17. "Sweet Dreams, Baby. You Are So Loved!" This is an ultra-slim 7-foot flocked tree. Comes with baby room decor, baby blanket, star and moon stuffies, and children's books "Tomorrow I'll Be Brave" by Jessica Hische, "A Big Mooncake for Little Star" by Grace Lin, and "Maybe" by Kobi Yamada. This would make a great tree for twins, as most everything on the tree comes in pairs. Donated by Monroe Smart Start. Buy It Now price: $1,250

Lot #18. "Let There Be Joy!" With a focus on sustainability, this 6-foot tree is crafted entirely from recycled or re-purposed materials. Salvaged wood remnants, plastic hangers, and re-purposed clothing were used to create the tree. Includes a $100 gift card to Mirth, Maruca eyeglass case, recycled cashmere hat and fingerless gloves, resin bead necklace, vegan leather wallet, and a lavender-scented soy candle (total retail value over $350). Donated by Mirth Market. Buy It Now price: $1,250

Lot #19. Faith, Hope, & Love: This 5-foot tree comes with Bloomington-inspired items by local artist Anna McCoy (annamccoydesigns.com), including a 60"x80" crimson & cream blanket, an 8"x10" framed original art print, and a pack of 4 original art notecards. Donated by Grant Properties. SOLD

Lot #20. Santa Gets Fit at The Pit: This 7.5-foot tree is decorated with traditional red, green, and gold ornaments including some fun exercise-themed ornaments of Santa Clause getting his fitness on. Comes with 4 one-month membership passes to Iron Pit Gym. Donated by Iron Pit Gym. Buy It Now price: $1,000

Lot #21. Dreaming of a White Christmas: This 7-foot flocked tree is a winter wonderland with white and silver ornaments, red topper and skirt. Includes a menagerie of soft plush animals in their winter coats around the base. Donated by Northwest Hoosiers LLC. Buy It Now price: $1,000

Lot #22. Let's Taco 'Bout Christmas: This 4-foot tree is adorned with colorful lights and taco-themed decorations, including tacos, avocados, and taco trucks. Comes with three $10 gift cards for Pili's Party Taco, three $10 gift cards for Wacky Bunzz, and three $10 gift cards for Estacion D Sabor. Donated to your family from our Pili's Party Taco, Wacky Bunzz, and Estacion D Sabor families. Buy It Now price: $750

Lot #23. Handcrafted Cuteness: This 6-foot tree features more than 70 handcrafted ornaments plus a hand-sewn tree skirt. This tree is fun, fruity, and whimsical with classic yet modern fabric prints, fruit ornaments, birdhouses, and trendy mushroom terrariums. Donated by The Friends of Phoebe, a group of civic-minded young people aged 9–12 who sell handmade ornaments and gift bags with all proceeds going to New Hope for Families. Buy It Now price: $1,000

Lot #24. Wooden Christmas Tree: Inspired by the minimalist designs of northern European craftsmen, this 7-foot tree is made from 85 boards of unfinished silver maple supported by a wooden structure of pine, topped with two wooden stars and decorated with 50 handmade wooden ornaments and 90 feet of string lights. The minimal use of color will bring to mind visions of the winter season. The versatile design can be adapted into several different patterns for display. Consistent with northern European concern for conservation, the entire tree can be disassembled for storage and reused for years. Donated by Tom and Emilie Schwen. SOLD

Lot #25. Thankful for You: Get a head start on the holidays with this beautiful Thanksgiving-themed holiday tree. Decorated in warm browns and oranges, this 6.5-foot tree can welcome your family at Thanksgiving and into the new year! Donated by Susan Walker. Buy It Now price: $1,000

Lot #26. Classic & Elegant: This 7.5-foot tree is a beautiful blue spruce with dense foliage, classically decorated in red, white, and silver. It will add Christmas elegance to any room. With bright baubles, delightful picks and sprays, and twinkling white lights, this tree is sure to be the focal point of your holiday décor. Donated by IU Credit Union. Buy It Now price: $1,250

Lot #27. Cherished Memories Wrapped In Hope: This 7-foot ombré white to red tree is decorated with wooden ornaments and comes in a handmade wooden box tree stand (different designs on 2 sides allows for yearlong use). Includes complimentary VIP table for up to 4 participants to a Board & Brush public DIY workshop (total retail value more than $400). Donated by Board & Brush Bloomington. Buy It Now price: $1,000

Lot #28. Beer Lovers Tree: "Beer is proof God loves us and wants us to be happy" — Benjamin Franklin. This 6-foot tree is a celebration of beer, breweries, and living that "hoppy life." Comes with a VIP brewery tour and tasting from Switchyard Brewing Company, Switchyard Brewing Company gift card, Knotty Pretzels gift pack, a reversible beer/pretzel tree skirt, and lots of beer accessories to complete your at-home bar. Donated by Jason & Kristina Simmonds and Mike & Carrie Burnett. Buy It Now price: $1,000

Lot #29. A MARVEL-ous Christmas: This 6-foot tree is decked out with action-packed superhero decorations. Comes with 4 Marvel action figures and 1 pair of Oakley sunglasses. Donated by Precision Eye Group. Buy It Now price: $1,000

Lot #30. Something Magical About Pink: This 7-foot soft pink tree is decorated in classic elegance. Our theme is more like a feeling -- pink and white, black and gold, with lots and lots of lights. This tree comes with a gift basket loaded with goodies from local merchants including Bloomington Chocolate Company & The Olive Leaf, Book Corner, Cup & Kettle Tea, Sober Joe Coffee, EllieMae’s Boutique, Soul Juice, Mother Bear's Pizza, PopKorn Twist, Butlery Winery, Meadowood, and Bloomington Bagel Company. Donated by John Bethell Title Company, Inc. Buy It Now price: $1,500

Lot #31. Snowy Greeting: Spread cheer this holiday season with this whimsical 7.5-foot tree complete with a top hat and "Merry Christmas" greeting. Colors of red, white, and bright green wrap this tree decorated with snowballs, snowflakes and snowmen of all shapes and sizes. Includes a one-night stay at Artist's Colony Inn in Nashville, $200 gift card to Michael’s Uptown Café, a $50 gift card to Inkwell Bakery & Café, a snowman door sign, and a basket of cocoa for four. Donated by Root Advisors. Buy It Now price: $1,250

Lot #32. Wakanda Forever! This 6-foot tree is dedicated in honor of the late Chadwick Boseman and is decorated with Kimoyo Beads and regal purple lights. Comes with 6 bottles of wine. Donated by Alpha Phi Alpha, Sigma Kappa Lambda Chapter. Buy It Now price: $1,250

Lot #33. Tree-historic Christmasaurus: This 4.5-foot tree is decorated from tree top to trunk with dinosaurs of all shapes and sizes adorning each branch. Under the tree, you will find dinosaur books, puzzles, and games, including the Magic School Bus Dinosaur Activity Kit , National Geographic Dino Fossil Dig Kit, Crazy Aaron's Dinoscales Prehistoric Thinking Putty, and 5 heavy-duty Schleich dinosaur figures for hours of dino playing fun. This tree is a dinosaur lovers dream! Donated by the Stelle family. SOLD

Lot #34. A traditional 7.5-foot holiday tree in red, white, and silver. Comes with some Luddy School treats under the tree as well. Donated by Indiana University Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering. Buy It Now price: $1,000

Lot #35. Home for the Holidays: A non-traditional miniature "tree" made from a round 26-inch-tall 3-tiered standing display decorated with a miniature snowy Christmas village. Donated by Lacy Jones, Pamela Boswell Dike, and Marianne Woodruff. SOLD

Lot #36. Coffee, Cream & Crimson Christmas: This 4-foot white tree is adorned with custom coffee bean-filled glass ornaments, mini coffee mugs, lights, custom tree topper and comes with $10 gift cards to each of the folllowing local coffee shops: Brilliant Coffee, Crumble Coffee, Hopscotch Coffee, The Inkwell, Needmore Coffee, Soma, Starbucks, and Woodsman Coffee. Donated by the Bloomington Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. SOLD

Lot #37. Pineapple Paradise: Take a trip to Hawaii with this 4-foot tree full of pineapples, tropical flowers, Hawaiian chocolates, and more delights. This tree includes a $100 gift card to Le Esthetics to get your skin ready for a virtual tropical getaway and a staycation meal at Malibu Grill. Donated by the Marotta family. Buy It Now price: $750

Lot #38. Cowgirl Christmas: This 4-foot flocked cypress tree is wrapped in bittersweet vine, filled with western inspired ornaments, aged tin stars and wood accents in honor of our favorite cowgirl. Comes with a "Joy" mantle sign and light up barn. Donated by the Cali Jayne Girls at cali-jayne.com. SOLD

Lot #39. The Little 500 Tree: This 4.25-foot tree celebrates several long-standing, spirited traditions that have united our community in many ways through the decades! The Christian Student Fellowship (CSF) is represented through our handmade logo ornaments, Indiana University is represented by cream and crimson colored bicycles which were 3D printed at IU's Herman B Wells Library in the heart of campus, and the Little 500 bicycle race is represented with a racetrack and finish line accent pieces. CSF is proud to serve our community here in Bloomington and we are excited to represent the ministry in the annual Little 500, the largest collegiate bike race in the United States. Donated by Christian Student Fellowship at Indiana University. SOLD

Lot #40. 12 Days of Christmas: This 4-foot advent tree offers a small gift box to open each of the 12 days leading up Christmas. Some of the gift boxes will hang from the tree and include small candy treat plus a gift card from a local business, coffee shop, or restaurant (total value over $250). Some larger gift boxes will be under the tree and include items like locally made honey and tea with a mug, Vermont syrup and pancake mix with a spatula, handmade holiday towels, or soaps, lotions, and a cozy blanket. Donated by Elaine Coghlan DDS and Karen Hrisomalos DDS. SOLD

Lot #41. Vintage Ornament Tree: This elegant 4-foot white tree is decorated with vintage jewelry, dozens of carousel horses, St. Nick, rocking horses, toy soldiers, sparkling rhinestones and more. Comes with a vintage music box and nutcracker. (Total retail value $400.) Donated by the Lessows at Limestone Collectibles. SOLD

Lot #42. Gingerbread Houses: This 4.5-foot tree was decorated by IU students with mini gingerbread houses, beautiful clear and amber glass ornaments, and white accents to brighten your home this holiday season. Also includes a gingerbread house kit, a box of gingerbread cookie mix, and a gingerbread man mug. Donated by the International Interior Design Association at Indiana University, sponsored by the IU Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture + Design. Buy It Now price: $500

Lot #43. Eat, Drink & Be Merry! For the cocktail and cuisine lover, this elegant 4-foot tree with wooden base features teal velvet ribbon, gold accents, pheasant feathers, and cocktail-themed ornaments. Includes an amazing 4-course food and cocktail pairing dinner for 2 at the fabulous C3 Bar (valued at $200), in addition to a beautiful blue grasscloth cocktail tray with 2 Pryce gold-rimmed rocks glasses, a "Very Merry Cocktails" holiday recipe book, gold mini bar cart, candles and frames. Donated by C3 & Amy Stolberg. SOLD

Lot #44. Merry Christmas for ALL: This 2-foot tree is highlighted with rainbows, unicorns, and confetti-filled clear ornaments. Donated by Janett Thomas. Buy It Now price: $500

Lot #45. Wings of Fire: This 3-foot fire-red tree is decorated with dragon-themed ornaments made by the children in Morgenstern's "Wings of Fire" Book Club. This tree comes with two $50 gift cards to Morgenstern's Bookstore, the first five books in the "Wings of Fire" series, the "Wings of Fire" Forge Your Dragon World book, a "Wings of Fire" coloring book, a water bottle and "Wings of Fire" stickers to decorate it, plus a t-shirt, a blanket, mug, and a hat. Donated by Morgenstern's Books. SOLD

Lot #46. Bee Hope, Bee Love, Bee Merry: Thus white 4-foot tree is adorned with vintage-inspired beaded bees and glass honeycombs and bee hives. Accented with poinsettia and golden berries for pollination. Topped with a classic bow of gold, the tree sits poerfectly in a hyacinth woven basket. Donated by Goods for Cooks. SOLD

Lot #47. Get Into the Holiday Spirits: This 4-foot tree features bourbon and whiskey-themed decorations and comes with 4 special bottles of bourbon: Elmer T Lee Single Barrel, Blanton's Original Single Barrel, W.L. Weller 12 Year, and Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year. Donated by the Colglazier family. SOLD

Lot #48. Home Baked Holiday: This exquisite 4-foot-tall dress form tree includes more than 121 warm white LED lights and over 50 items to make holiday baking a breeze. It's dressed in pink, skirted in sparkling white and is overflowing with goodies: cookie kits, cocoa bomb kits, cookie decorating kits, cookie cutters, cake mixes, baking pans, holiday spatulas, Santa mini tongs, a holiday rolling pin, wire whip, cutting board and more. This home-baked tree is sure to satisfy your holiday dessert cravings. Donated by the women of the Kaptivating Kappa Tau Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Buy It Now price: $750

Lot #49. Sweet Delights: Recreating a bit of nostalgia from the past… the popular flocked Christmas tree! This 4.5-foot tree is accented with pink ornaments and a touch of teal… perfect for anywhere in your home. It's a great size for your entryway and a wonderful place to greet your guests. Like a sugar plum fairy, this tree will be sure to sweeten up your holiday season! Donated by Flowers & Interiors. Buy It Now price: $500

Lot #50. The Sugarplum Tree: This 4-foot tree is decorated with handmade ornaments and a gingerbread themed tree skirt. Comes with a gift basket, including Dillman Farms jam, hot chocolate mix, etc. Donated by the Armstrong family. Buy It Now price: $500

Lot #51. Cardinal Holiday Spirits: This small tree comes with 3 bottles of Cardinal Spirits, including 4-Grain Bourbon, Terra Gin, and Barrel Aged Tiki Rum, and a certificate good for dinner for 4 with cocktails. Donated by Cardinal Spirits. SOLD

Lot #52. A Jade Design Christmas: This 4-foot alpine tree is decorated in a Boho-chic style with beautiful lights and natural chic ornaments including glistening flowers, burlap ribbons, ball decor, and shiny jade-colored ornaments. Comes with a free postcard design certificate from Jade Design worth over $500. This certificate can be used to help your favorite local nonprofit with their design needs. Donated by Jade Design Inc. Buy It Now price: $500

Lot #53. A Very Merry Swift-mas: Swifties will surely love this Swift-mas tree! Straight from the "Christmas Tree Farm" is this 4-foot tree adorned with sparkling lights, holly and ribbon, and Taylor Swift-themed ornaments. This tree comes with two tickets to the Eras Tour (June 2 in Chicago) plus Apple AirPods, the "Midnights" album (jade vinyl edition), $30 in gift cards to Starbucks, and a hand-knit red scarf. Donated by Olivia and Caroline (age 11). SOLD

Lot #54. "All Is Calm, All Is Bright." This 4.5-foot tree is pretty in pink. It is decorated in shades of pink, sage, gold, and white, with pink and white lights. It has birds, butterflies, flowers, greenery, and vintage style ornaments sprinkled throughout. From the top to the bottom this tree is sure to bring a sparkle to your holiday season! Made with love. Donated by Lenora’s Place. SOLD

Lot #55. Pamper Yourself: This 4-foot tall tree is filled with lights and decorations of red and silver to get you in the holiday spirit. And with the tree taken care of, you'll have some time to relax during the busy season. Comes with a $50 gift card to Uptown Cafe, $20 gift card to Soma Coffee House, $25 gift card for a manicure at Beauty Max Studio, plus a basket filled with a bottle of wine, aromatherapy stress relief lotion from Bath & Body Works, and chocolates from the Bloomington Chocolate Company! Donated by Susan Williams Pilates. SOLD

Lot #56. Eagles Pride: This 4.5-foot tree decorated by 5th-grade students at Clear Creek Christian School is decked out with purple and silver for the CCCS Eagles! Comes with $150 in Visa pre-paid gift cards. Donated by Clear Creek Christian School. Buy It Now price: $500

Lot #57. For the Children: This darling 3-foot pink tree comes decorated with an assortment of O'Child Boutique's most popular merchandise, including O’Child bracelets, Charm It charms, Glo Pals light-up toys, Le Toy Van and Janod Farm toys, OMY makers and pocket games, and topped with a Maileg Fairy Mouse. Comes with an O'Child mug and a $100 gift card to O'Child. Donated by O'Child Children's Boutique. Buy It Now price: $750

Lot #58. Super Season's Greetings: This 4-foot tree is as colorful and bright as the comic books that inspired it and is decorated with some of the most popular superheroes from their pages. It comes with a set of comic books, a $25 gift certificate to Vintage Phoenix, and some other surprises! Donated by Vintage Phoenix Comic Books. Buy It Now price: $500

Lot #59. Playful Puppies and a Present: This 2-foot tree is decorated with dalmatians and sparkly ornaments. The tree skirt is a hand-tied blanket featuring puppies. And two gifts are already waiting for you under the tree. Donated by Rose House LuMin- Lutheran Campus Ministry at IU Bloomington. Buy It Now price: $500

Lot #60. A Special Tree for Bird Lovers: Over 100 birds adorn this 4-foot tree filled with pine cones and festive light. Comes with bird seed and treats for feeding our outdoor friends this winter to complete any bird lover's dream. Also includes 2 tickets to the Chimes of Christmas at IU Auditorium (Dec.3). Donated by Navajo Club. Buy It Now price: $750

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 17. Feel free to join us for an evening of live entertainment, food and drinks.