Virtual competition featuring 22 designer trees will be open for public voting December 1-14
The Lord Baltimore Hotel will host its 6th annual Couture Tree Competition virtually this year while the hotel serves as the Triage, Respite and Isolation (TRI) Center for the City of Baltimore. The general public is invited to vote on their favorite trees, decorated by nonprofits, individuals, and area businesses, between Dec. 1-14 by way of the Lord Baltimore Facebook page (www.facebook.com/
“We’re so pleased to be able to continue this annual tradition, particularly during a time when we could all benefit from some holiday cheer,” said Onahleah Shimunek, general manager. “I invite the public to take the time to enjoy these beautiful creations and to celebrate our community.”
Eleven of the 22 designers who will be creating Couture Trees are returning designers, including both of last year’s winning designers – Jess! Pfohl, who created “Tartan Tulle, & Fir,” and Luann Carra, who created “Candy Ribbons.”
In addition to viewing all of the tree submissions online, several trees will be showcased in window displays “in real life” at LB Bakery, 20 W. Baltimore Street; Downtown Partnership’s Pop Up Shop at 100 N Charles Plaza; Spirits of Mt Vernon, 900 N Charles Street; and
Schola, 916 N Charles Street.
The designers of the winning trees – one for the tree designed by an individual or area business and one for the tree designed by a nonprofit organization – will announced on the Hotel’s social media channels on December 15, 2020. Winning designers will each receive a prize of $500.
About Lord Baltimore Hotel
The Lord Baltimore Hotel is located at 20 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD, 21201 in the heart of downtown Baltimore and within walking distance to many local attractions. Recognized by the Historic Hotels of America as the “Best City Center Historic Hotel” in 2014 and one of the “10 Best Historic Hotels” by USA Today in 2015, the hotel towers over the Baltimore skyline at 23 stories and offers 440 new guest rooms and suites, more than 20,000 sq. ft. of meeting and event space, and dining options including LB Tavern, LB Bakery, LB Skybar and LB Speakeasy. Additionally, art plays a major role in the hotel design with more than 2,500 pieces of artwork displayed throughout the building. Originally built in 1928, the hotel was purchased in 2013 and completely renovated by Rubell Hotels. The Lord Baltimore Hotel is a member of Historic Hotels of America, the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. More information on the hotel can be found at www.lordbaltimorehotel.com.
