AUCTION ITEMS FOR GALA 2009

Conducted by Jack Granger of Granger, Thagard & Associates

and Guest Emcee Stephen Hauck of CBS 42

 

 

  1.  RETREAT TO ROSEMARY BEACH COTTAGE

 

A one-week stay at the picturesque Lepley Cottage in Rosemary Beach, Florida.  Rosemary Beach is a neo-traditional town located on northwest Florida's gulf coast, between Panama City and Destin.  This cozy cottage includes three bedrooms, three bathrooms, and will accommodate nine guests.  This home is in a great mid-town location, and has 700 square feet of porches so that you may enjoy the scenic views, and also includes two adult bicycles so that you can cruise around this unique town at your leisure.  Also on the premises are three pools, tennis courts, a park for children to play, and miles of pristine white sandy beaches.  Compliments of Kim and Bob Lepley.

 

  1. RUN AWAY TO SANDESTIN WITH CHANDON!

 

Stay for one week in a lovely condominium at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort in Destin, Fl.  Located along Florida’s Emerald Coast, the 2,400-acre resort is the only resort situated on both the Inter-coastal Waterway and the Gulf of Mexico.  This resort boasts fifteen world-class tennis courts, golfing, pools, water sports, a marina, a spa, and much more.  This is a one-bedroom condo in Elation at Sandestin, and sleeps up to four people.  The black out dates that apply are AEA week and trip must be used by June 26.  Compliments of a Friend of the Bell Center.  Also, take with you a few bottles of the luxurious Chandon Champagne to toast your trip!  Compliments of Louis Vuitton of Saks Fifth Avenue at the Summit.

 

  1. FOLLOW THE YELLOWBRICK ROAD.…… TO THE EMERALD COAST!

 

Stay for one week in a gorgeous condominium at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort in Destin, Fl.   Located along Florida’s Emerald Coast, the 2,400-acre resort is the only resort situated on both the Intercoastal Waterway and the Gulf of Mexico.  This resort boasts fifteen world-class tennis courts, golfing, pools, water sports, a marina, a spa, and much, much more.  This trip features a two-bedroom condo in Luau at Sandestin and it sleeps eight people! The black-out dates that apply for this trip are AEA week and condo must be used by June 26, 2009.  Compliments of a Friend of the Bell Center.

 

  1. PRECIOUS LABRADOR PUPPY

 

Bid to win this precocious and playful Labrador puppy!  Your family will be thrilled with this adorable bundle of energy and fun, which also includes the first series of shots.  Make a lasting memory at the Gala this year by purchasing a family pet that will bring you years of enjoyment and unconditional love. The puppy will be present during the Gala for a “meet and greet” with potential owners!  Compliments of Bess and Craig Martin, Liberty Animal Hospital. 

 

  1. ESCAPE TO LUXURIOUS AMELIA ISLAND PLANTATION

 

An exclusive getaway for one week to Amelia Island for you and your family.  This condominium is located in the exquisite Amelia Island Plantation at Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island, Florida.  This condo is on the fourth floor and is 3,350 square feet!  It features three bedrooms, four baths, and is solely a private residence.  Amelia Island Plantation is a gated community that boasts private beaches, tennis, golfing, biking, a spa, and pool.  Visit Amelia Island Plantation on the web at www.aipfl.com.  Compliments of Mary, Burt, and Chuck Blackmon.  This donation is in honor of Rosemary Ferguson.

 

  1. GET SWEPT AWAY TO PARADISE AT GRAND CAYMAN ISLAND!

 

Stay in the unparalleled Grand Cayman, British West Indies!  A tranquil stay for two or four people to make great vacation memories and soak up tropical ambience in these intimate thirty-unit beachfront condominiums that are better than a hotel, different from a resort, and ideally situated!  Soak up the balmy oceanfront breezes under one of the thatched huts, snorkel, or dine in a trendy restaurant around town.  Seven days and six nights at unit two in the fabulous Christopher Columbus Condo at Seven Mile Beach at the Grand Cayman Island.  This delightful condo offers two bedrooms and two baths, and is a garden unit that is less than one hundred feet from Seven Mile Beach.  Compliments of Mary, Burt and Chuck Blackmon.  Donation is in honor of Rosemary Ferguson.

 

  1. THAT’S THE TICKET!

 

Bid to win this fabulous ticket package that begins with 2 tickets to the world-famous US Open Golf Championship 2009 at Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale, NY!  These tickets are for the Championship Rounds for Saturday and Sunday.  These tickets are compliments of a Friend of the Bell Center.  Also included in this package are 4 passes for Saturday and Sunday to the Cocina Superior hospitality tent at the Regions Charity Classic, 4 General Admission tickets to the SEC Baseball Tournament, 4 General Admission 3-day tickets to the Honda Superbike Classic at Barber Motorsports Park, and 4 General Admission 3-day passes to the Porsche 250 at Barber Motorsports Park.  Compliments of the Bruno Event Team.  Before you make the trek to New York, you will want to make sure and look your very best for the paparazzi!  You will need to pamper yourself with a day at the spa where you will receive two hour-long facials with different aestheticians, a thirty-minute massage, and a haircut and style from Greenhouse Spa at the Summit.

 

  1. SUN YOURSELF IN IDYLLIC SEAGROVE

 

A peaceful retreat to Blue Paradise beach home in sunny Seagrove Beach, Florida.  Located in South Walton, Seagrove Beach is a quaint town filled with charming cottages, turquoise shores, and sugary white beaches.  This lovely home is located in the heart of Seagrove Beach, and is available for a four-night stay, and features four bedrooms, a third floor tower room, three baths, and a private pool for your enjoyment!  This home will sleep 12-14 people, and is two blocks from the beach, and approximately one mile from the cozy town of Seaside. Home must be used after Labor Day and through the first two weeks of March, excluding the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas, and bidder must be at least twenty-five years old.  Compliments of Lorelle and John Baddley.

 

  1. RESIDE LIKE ROYALTY AT PLANTATION ON ST. GEORGE ISLAND

 

One week in April at a luxurious gulf front beach house in the tony gated community of Plantation on St. George Island.  Plantation on St. George Island is located on the west end of the island in the Florida Panhandle, and features a pool, two tennis courts, and seventeen miles of roads within the gated property.  There are over 1200 lush tropical acres in the Gulf of Mexico with native cabbage palms and long-leaf pines surrounding these gorgeous homes.  This home features four bedrooms (three Kings and one Full) and four bathrooms, and two living areas!  Compliments of Mims and Carl Adams.

 

 10.  G-L-A-M-O-R-OUS!

 

Craving big style and glamour for your home?  Get ready for your castle to be the envy of the bon ton set.  Bid on a two-hour interior design consult from Mark Kennamer Design.  Mark is a residential and commercial designer whose design has been featured in regional and national publications such as Portico and Southern Accents. You can view his website at www.markkennamerdesign.com.  He is sure to recommend a great space in your home for you to put your chic cowhide rug from Paige Albright Orientals.  How avant-garde!

 

  1.  ALL THAT GLITTERS………….

 

Nothing says bling like a stunning new piece of jewelry! Compliments of Coman Baum at the Village of Lee Branch.  You will feel as if you are walking the red carpet since you just can’t help flashing your dazzling smile after using the Take Home Tooth Whitening from Dr. Andrew J. Craft of Brookwood Dentistry. You will look and feel radiant rocking your new bauble all over town along with a swanky new handbag from the 2009 Spring Collection at Shoefly in downtown Homewood!  Being the epitome class and style has its perks, and it will be so fab to buzz on in to this trendy boutique to redeem your $50 gift certificate as well!  Compliments of Shoefly.

 

  1.  MOTHER/DAUGHTER WEEKEND AT CAMP SKYLINE RANCH

 

Mother-Daughter weekend in the Spring of 2009 in beautiful pine-tree laden Mentone, Alabama.  Must be a first year or new camper to bid on this trip.  This fun-filled weekend atop Lookout Mountain and on the banks of the Little River can also include horseback riding, photos, and arts and crafts for a nominal fee.  The donation is compliments of Camp Skyline Ranch.  Visit them on the web at www.campskyline.com.  Before you go on your trip, take your adorable daughter to the Lili Pad or GiGi’s boutique in Cahaba Heights for a hip new outfit with your $100 gift certificate!  While you are at the ranch, make sure you are early-to-rise----take with you six pounds of gourmet coffee and two matching mugs from Starbucks on Church Street.

 

13.                         CALIFORNIA DREAMIN’

Want to look like you were born to prance down Rodeo Drive?  You deserve a unique piece of antique/estate jewelry from Empire Diamond in California that will set you apart from all of the rest!  More details on this piece are forthcoming!

 

 

 SILENT AUCTION ITEMS

 

  1. Lavish your Interiors………..

Exquisite Aidan Gray Home Grand Lily Lamp from Table Matters

 

  1. Flash Those Pearly Whites!

Zoom!  Advanced Power Plus Teeth Whitening from W. Jackson Garner, DMD

 

  1. Eye Candy

Sport this mod gold multi-stone necklace from Laura Kathryn

 

  1. Eat, Drink, and Be Merry!

Cozy and casual dinner for 10 catered by Golden Rule BBQ on Church Street.  Must pick up.

 

  1. The Pick-Up Artist

Hang Ups Painting Class (2 hrs) from Jennifer Harwell Art

 

  1. Magic Carpet Ride!

Gorgeous Oriental rug from King’s House Oriental Rugs at Pepper Place

 

  1. Art for Art’s Sake

Beautiful muted landscape painting from artist Mary Mellen

 

  1. Crimson Pride!

One fabric-bound University of Alabama history pictorial and two   University of Alabama coffee mugs.  Compliments of a Friend of the Bell Center

 

  1. Portrait of a Lady…………or Sir

Portrait Brokers/ Portraits, Inc.  $1000 gift certificate towards purchase of portrait or sculpture valued at $3500 or more.  Recipient can select from over 140 premier portrait artists.

 

  1. A Dapper Gent

One Graham and Gunn suit or blazer, a Robert Talbot blue or white shirt, and one Robert Talbot tie from Mobley and Sons

 

  1. And the Beat Goes On!

Greg Melville Band donating two hours of live play. Must be used 6 months from the date of auction, no travel outside of the Birmingham area, some blackout dates may apply

 

  1. Tickled Pink……………or Blue!

Moses Basket with white pique linens for your new bundle of joy from boutique Once Upon a Time

 

  1. Get Ready for your Close-Up

Photography Session for up to four people and one 8 X 10 hand tinted or gallery-wrapped canvas from Heather Swanner Photography

 

  1. Pretty as a Picture

Photography Session and 8 X 10 hand tinted photo from Recollections by Barbara Harbin

 

  1. Child’s Play

One Large Kid Kraft Kitchen from Snoozy’s Kids

 

  1. “Every Child is an Artist”……..Pablo Picasso

Own a one-of-a-kind painting by local artist Stutts Everette.  This piece of art will be an oil painting done with a palette knife.  Stutts is a Tulane University graduate and his artwork is on display at Monty Stabler Galleries in downtown Homewood.  Compliments of Jill and Stutts Everette and in honor of their sons Rex, Ransom, and J. Wesley Everette.

 

  1. Sun Salutations and such!

The Yoga Circle is donating a three-month unlimited package for you to get your yoga on!

 

In Addition as part of the Silent Auction will be Empire Diamond from Encino, California!  They will bring with them a bevy of antique and estate jewelry for you to peruse!

 

 

Donors to the Chance Raffle tickets for sale by Service Guild members:

 

-Louis Vuitton handbag. Compliments of the Louis Vuitton Boutique at Saks Fifth Avenue

-$500 donation from Jim Gorrie of Brasfield and Gorrie

-$50 Gift Certificate from Little Soles shoe boutique in Cahaba Heights

-Susan Dennis Art- Dandelions Painting in wooden frame