Day: December 6, 2025

The Driftwood Garden Club is pleased to join other local garden clubs decorating the King Hooper Mansion, built in 1728 at 8 Hooper Street in Marblehead, as part of the 2025 Marblehead Christmas Walk.

This year the DGC was assigned to decorate the Beth Hendricks Room at the rear of the building in the overall theme of “Holiday Sparkle.”  The Hendricks Gallery, with wood paneling and a deep brick fireplace, was warmed with natural greenery, pinecones, and touches of warm copper to complement the brick-red wall color. All greens, rosehips, and pinecones were sourced from local trees and shrubs in members’ gardens.

The design process starts back in November when our fabulous team of Laurie Boggis and Ginny von Rueden travel to Jacobson Floral Supply in Boston. The designers then complete a lot of prep-work in advance…the cleaning, drying, and spraying of material. This is followed with a hands-on workshop to assemble tussie-mussie segments for the fireplace mantel, hang gold and copper-colored ornaments from the windows, and tie bows.

Please join us at the Holiday Open House at the King Hooper Mansion on Thursday evening, December 4^th from 5-8 PM. The Winter Artisan & Craft Fair is Saturday, December 6^th from 10 AM to 5 PM, and Sunday, December 7^th from 11 AM till 4 PM. Tea and sweets are served downstairs in the Tavern on both Saturday and Sunday afternoons from 1 to 4 PM.

Happy Holidays to all. We hope to see you there!

Members of the Driftwood Garden Club gathered once again at the Marblehead Community Center to participate in our annual wreath decorating program. In collaboration with the Marblehead Council on Aging, Driftwood members decorate wreaths and swags as one of our civic programs, thus giving back to the community during this holiday season.

After members enjoyed a social time with delicious homemade treats provided by our hosts for the evening, we got to work. Members came prepared with scissors, glue, floral wire, ribbons and various decorations to use in their decorating endeavors. There was also a table, provided by the Driftwood, laden with pre-made bows, pinecones, and assorted ribbons and decorations for all to share.

As the members worked, they chatted and laughed and shared in the spirit of the season. They began to turn the fresh wreaths and swags into lovely gifts to be given to Marblehead residents who participate in the lunch program through the Council on Aging. Each of these residents will receive a decorated wreath or swag with their lunch which is delivered the following day.

We know, through the Marblehead Council on Aging, that the recipients of our wreaths are delighted to be part of the program, and we know how it brightens their day to receive a beautiful wreath. We receive many thank yous in return, and we hope they know that we are just as delighted to do this for them. Happy Holidays, everyone!