And for once it isn't the gin!!!
Over the weekend when I was out and about I took a few snaps of the towns finery. The recent heat wave has made walking around Philadelphia and New Hope and Lambertville much more enjoyable than usual this December. It has also made photographing the holiday decor a lot easier without frozen finger! But truth be told I'd like it a bit colder.
Love Park
City Hall tree
Ice skating at City Hall. Those chillers have to be working over time!!!
The incredible tree at the old Wanamaker's Department Store on the organ balcony.
Also seen in the Wanamaker Building....
Meanwhile in New Hope and Lambertville, it was more quaint then ever..... and very nice and peaceful.
My favorite cheese shop. Loved those animals and trees in the window.
Two very fun shop windows of a New Hope clothier. These were made entirely out of that folding crepe paper. Do they remind you of something Lady Gaga may wear????
Someone even lit this cute tree that was located along the canal. We sat and just looked at this tree for 45 minutes. It was just so calm.
The New Hope/Ivyland Train Station looked most festive. The very old vintage rail cars still run between New Hope and Ivyland, for the purpose of tours. It's quite a good time. The train was leaving before a snapped this. The cars are all antique elegant, were serving drinks, and passing out candy to the kiddies from Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Who in hell said you can't be a kid again?
Like the ice skates. In Canada we flooded the playground and had ice skating and hockey so it was a bit dangerous at times...
ReplyDeleteSo many beautiful trees and lights! But my fave photo is that charming wee train station!
ReplyDeleteThe pictures don't even do justice.
DeleteI too am in love with that train station. No where to feel the holiday better than the East Coast.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos.....so festive. The trees at Citu Hall and Wanamakers are spectacular.
ReplyDeleteThat train station is amazing. I don't know how I ever missed it. How fun for the kids.
ReplyDeleteIt seems that the train station has won all of our hearts - - but I love the trees, too!
ReplyDeleteI'm with you!
Deletedid santa claus give you HIS special candy cane? (heh heh heh)
ReplyDeleteThat's one way to get minty fresh breath.
DeleteNo snow so far this winter.
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm in Canada!!!
Much the same here Merry Jingles!!! Currently 69 degrees here. Funny......69.
DeleteBeautiful pics, and I love the blue tree at Wannamaker's.
ReplyDeleteAren't the holidays fabulous? Not only do the humans wear make up but so do the buildings, trees and streets.
ReplyDeleteI love all the decorations and trees. But , I like the canal tree peaceful and calm. Nice. :)
ReplyDeleteMe too. We sat and just took it in, in silence for some time.
DeleteAll nice pictures, but the tree pictures are my favorite...very calming and old fashioned looking. And those figurines in the cheese shop window are cute.
ReplyDeleteAren't those paper crepe creations from your closet?
ReplyDeleteI thought the tree at City Hall this year was very pretty, and I love the ice skating at Fischer Plaza now.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous post. What Christmas should be
ReplyDeleteThese photos certainly put me in a Christmas mood, and keep me there. I do think the trees all look so pretty and calming.
ReplyDeleteGreat Festive shots. You certainly live in a beautiful area. I love visiting there. Merry Christmas.
ReplyDeleteGreat post! Love that your took the time to venture out and see the best the season has to offer. Every year I still go to see Wanamaker's. I hate Macy's but I must see the tradition of their tree and light show. But nothing prettier that New Hope.
ReplyDeleteHow fun to be in your neck of the woods at Christmas time! Great photos, that train station isn't something you see much anymore. Pretty cool.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post! Is that you on the ice Mistress?
ReplyDeleteAh, steam! Looks like fun, Ho-Ho-Ho! Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteGreat festive pictures...you really capture a moment.
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