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In late November, the Col. Paul Wentworth House hosts a holiday decoration workshop.
Victorian Garland on Cardboard Deer
I made all of these Christmas decorations in 2 hours at the workshop, using materials and instructions set up at the house.
Clementine Clove Pomander
It was a great way to kick off the holiday season!
Front of Col. Wentworth House (Photographed in July)
Wentworth House has a great story. My super short version is that it was built in 1710, then moved to Massachusetts where it stayed for years, falling into disrepair. In 2002, it was numbered, disassembled and moved back to NH on a flatbed truck. It remained in the trailer of the truck on this property for years, while a team of motivated people raised money to put the house back together. Finally they were able to reconstruct it. Very cool!
Foil Ruching
This foil ruching would have been made during Victorian times, when candlelight reflecting off silvery surfaces was all the rage.
Cranberry wreath
Cranberries strung on a wire make a small wreath.
Popcorn Cranberry Garland
Wentworth House (Rollinsford, NH, USA) is having a free holiday open house with music and snacks Saturday, Dec. 10 from 4-6 pm. If you haven't had a chance to visit the house yet, you could stop by to see it decorated for the holidays!
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Making the cardboard deer head
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Making the cardboard deer head
9 comments:
Lovely!
I so miss the New England architecture. Thank you for the great post, pictures and holiday ideas!!!
Very nice additions to your Christmas decorations......love the old house-just so classy!
What fun! And what a great way to get in the Christmas spirit!
All very pretty! Love the old home. It looks similar to the Mordicai Lincoln home in Kentucky.
My kind of Christmas decor!
really interesting and lovely photos...
I especially like the cardboard dear. :-)
That's a wonderful story. It's heartwarming to see something pulled back from loss like that, and no small deal!
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