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AUCTION JOURNAL presented by NANCY DAVIS AND TOMMY HILFIGER MAY 7, 2010 HYATT REGENCY CENTURY PLAZA THE 17TH ANNUAL RACE TO ERASE MS TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1 Welcome to The Race to Erase MS Silent Auction! Our amazing items are displayed in the California Showroom on the California Level, two floors below the lobby of the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza. Auction Committee Live Auction Travel Fashion Sports That’s Entertainment Jewels Cuisine Children’s Menagerie Luxury Art and Home Décor Hollywood Handbags Internships List of Donors Auction Rules Page 2 5 11 25 35 47 57 65 75 81 95 101 105 109 115 Item 1-9 100-150 200-242 300-349 400-445 500-529 600-640 700-720 800-861 900-917 1000 1100-1103 Silent Auction Friday, May 7, 2010 6:30-8:30 pm Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Los Angeles, California The Silent Auction, and our very special Live Auction, include a unique collection of rare and extraordinary treasures. Countless volunteers have contributed their skill to develop this showcase with its vast array of gifts from generous donors throughout the world. Funds raised through the Auction will further critical research to find the cause and ultimate cure for the disease of multiple sclerosis. Therefore, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for bidding generously and for helping all of those afflicted with MS enjoy a better today as well as strengthen their belief in a better tomorrow. AUCTION COMMITTEE Page 2 Auction Chairmen Nancy Davis Lynn Palmer Auction Committee 2010 Elizabeth Abrams Julie Araskog Tom Arnold Jake Avnet Dan and Donna Aykroyd Kathryn Belton Alexis Berman Justine Bloomingdale Jo Champa Jordan Cohen Steven Cojocru Mary Conner Nicki Cortese Tracy Danza Alexander Davis Brandon Davis Jason Davis Barbara Davis Dana Davis Dennis Estes Rhonda Faber Green Mandana Farmanfarmaian Toni Ferrara Erica Fisher Holly Freeman Jennifer Gardner Jim Garfield Jenifer Golden Ginger Grace Mara Granderson Norma Greer Brett Gursky Leeanne Hansen Amanda Harlib Nikki Haskell Jane Haxton-Edholm Becky Hernreich Kathy Hilton Nicky Hilton Paris Hilton Carolyn Hinsey Ghada Irani Anne Johnson Faith Kates Tina Kennedy Jena King Lauren King Sheila Kolker Brooke Lande Avril Lavigne Francine LeFrak Alexandra Leighton Jennifer Levett Jeanette Longoria Debbie Lustig Cammy MacMillan Mickey Marraffino Kim Marshall Acacia May Lex McMahon Pam McMahon Mary Milner Susan Montgomery Sabine Niederberghaus-Lesavoy Brad O’Leary Victoria Page Debbie Pattillo Lonni Paul Amy Puente Suzanne Ratcliffe Jackie Reiver Joyce Rey Kathleen Rosenbloom Wanda Ruddy Dove Rudman Tawny Sanders Kirsten Sarkisian Melanie Segal Colleen Segal Iris Smith Luciana Solomon Pamela Sussman Judy Swartz Josephine Tataryan Zhanna Tataryan Linda Thompson Jamie Tisch Louis Van Amstel Jami Lea Grace Winkler Arda Yemenidjian LIVE AUCTION LIVE AUCTION Page 5 1. Viva Italia! Italy is an important world power and greatly influences cultural and political trends around the globe. Experience all Italy has to offer with this most amazing traveling opportunity. You and a loved companion will be venturing to Rome, to Venice, and to Florence. Your Italian venture takes off on American Airlines, which will fly you and a guest round-trip in First Class comfort. You’re guaranteed to arrive feeling pampered, rested and ready to explore the wonders of Italy. Beginning in sumptuous luxury, your majestic vacation begins at the St. Regis Grand Hotel in Rome. Named to Condé Nast Traveler’s 2008 Gold List following a meticulous $35 million restoration, the opulent interiors and striking façade add to the seductive atmosphere of this landmark hotel. For three nights in a junior suite, including daily breakfast, you will have your every desire satisfied with the legendary 24-hour butler service. Explore the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain, the Vatican and other historical museums or simply stroll about and take in the culture at a local café where the culinary delights please even the most discerning traveler. Your next destination is the city described by some as “the most beautiful city ever built by man.” Also known as one of the most romantic cities in the world, Venice will be your destination to explore for the following four days and three nights. Your accommodations, including daily breakfast, will be at the Hotel Gritti Palace, a spectacular hotel located on the enchanting Grand Canal, that offers traditional Venetian style and elegance. Built in 1525 and wonderfully decorated with unique Venetian antiques, rugs and glass light fixtures hand made from the nearby island of Murano, the Hotel Gritti, and your junior suite here, offer all the amenities that guarantee a comfortable stay. Next stop, Florence, the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance and a historical force in art, culture and architecture. Here, you will be accommodated in a junior suite, including daily breakfast at the Westin Excelsior, named to Condé Nast Traveler Gold Lists and listed as Best Hotel in Florence in 2009. Blending rich Florentine history with modern accommodations, this hotel is located on Piazza Ognissanti, near the famed Ponte Vecchio and the Uffizi Gallery. Enjoy the stunning views from your room and savory dishes prepared at the award winning ORVM restaurant after an exciting day viewing this glorious city’s piazzas, museums, galleries, churches and gardens. This will be a truly memorable Florence experience. This is one Italian journey that will not be surpassed and this is your opportunity to exclaim, “Ciao, Bella!” Amercan Airline tickets cannot be used in conjunction with AAdvantage Award certificates, upgrade stickers or other promotional offers and certain blackout dates may apply. Value: $27,000.00 Minimum Bid: $9,000.00 St. Regis Grand Hotel, Rome, Italy Gritti Palace, Venice, Italy Westin Excelsior, Florence, Italy American Airlines, El Segundo, California 2. Puppy Love Once you cuddle up with this precious white with black points Maltese puppy, you will never want to let go. This cherished and adorable dog is sure to melt your heart with love and affection and give your family the unconditional love and joy that only a puppy can make possible. With American Kennel Club registration, a champion pedigree, and up-to-date immunization records, your darling new Maltese will be the new love of your life. This AKC Maltese puppy will be approximately 14 to 16 weeks old. Value: 3,500.00 Minimum Bid: $2,000.00 Malteez-Yu Maltese, Temecula, California LIVE AUCTION Page 6 3. Illusions Private Yacht 4. St. Regis Style Experience the greatest vacation of your lifetime as you embark on the Illusions Yacht in the US Virgin Islands with 7 of your dearest friends or family members for a luxurious 6-day, 5-night exclusive Illusions Luxury Yacht Charter including a full staff and crew at your disposal. This stunning 108’ Versilcraft is an excellent example of the quality craftsmanship and superb design talents of its noted Italian builder. The spacious layout provides 4 staterooms plus accommodation for up to five crewmembers. Fully equipped with state of the art water toys to please the kid in every adult, enjoy the hydraulic swim platform at the stern of the boat, great for launching the 16-foot jet boat or the 2008 Sea-doo GTI SE130 3-seat recreational wave runners. The lift also makes getting into and out of the water for scuba diving, snorkeling or for just going for a relaxing swim an easy experience. This is true fun on the open seas. With her unique layout and luxury amenities, the Illusions Luxury Yacht represents an excellent chartering opportunity for a yachtsman with a large family, lots of friends or the desire to just get away with a special someone. Having just undergone a thorough mechanical and cosmetic refit including the rebuilding of main engines, new generators, fresh paint and new décor, you will truly be floating in a sea of luxury as you disembark from the US Virgin Islands. For six days and five glorious nights your yacht will be a wonderful and exciting method of exploring the various islands of St. Croix, St. John and St. Thomas. Yacht charters in the US Virgin islands naturally include miles of sandy beaches and clear turquoise blue waters. Anchors away. The itinerary is preset and meals are provided based on the yacht’s standard menu. Fuel, dockage fees, pilot fees, water, electric, food, tax and gratuity are included. Alcohol and airfare to and from the US Virgin Islands are not included. Value: $70,500 Minimum Bid: $30,000 David McKenzie, Los Angeles, California The St. Regis Princeville Resort is the first St. Regis resort in Hawaii and introduces an unparalleled level of sophistication and serene luxury to one of the most remarkable destinations in the world. Your all-inclusive Hawaiian vacation begins with 2 First Class tickets on American Airlines. Sit back and relax as you are pampered beyond belief on your journey to one of the most beautiful places on earth. Once you arrive at this magnificent destination, you will be escorted to a luxurious and spacious St. Regis Suite, which always includes the St. Regis signature butler service, designed to meet your every need. For 5 luxurious nights and 6 magnificent days you and your lucky guest will enjoy delicious breakfast service, one luxurious spa treatment for each of you daily at the elegant Halele’a Spa, and unlimited golf at the gorgeous and groundbreaking courses at Makai Golf Club. Once relaxed, you are invited to venture out to explore this magical island on a romantic and adventurous horseback ride. Having seen the beauty from the ground, it is time to take in the scenery during an exciting and breathtaking helicopter tour of the Napili coast. Your spirits will be invigorated and rejuvenated during this ultimate oasis getaway at one of the world’s most beautiful tropical locations. American Airline tickets cannot be used in conjunction with AAdvantage Award certificates, upgrade stickers or other promotional offers and certain blackout dates may apply. Value: $33,000.00 Minimum Bid: $10,000.00 St. Regis Princeville, Kaui, Hawaii American Airlines, El Segundo, California 5. Extreme Lamborghini Feel the purr of the engine as your hands grip the leather steering wheel and you embark on the thrill that only a Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 Coupe experience can provide while you roar down Pacific Coast Highway. With the Gallardo LP 560-4, Lamborghini created a driving experience like no other - combining fascinating design, breathtaking performance and extreme handling characteristics. The LP 560-4 has a V10, 5.2-liter engine and achieves LIVE AUCTION Page 7 0 to 62 miles per hour in a staggering 3.7 seconds, reaching a top speed of 202 mph. This LP 560-4 is outfitted through Lamborghini’s Ad Personam program in a special “Grigio Antares” (metallic gray) exterior paint with Nero Perseus (black) leather interior. Fully equipped with luxurious features including six speed indie-car style shifting, fully electric and heated seats, anti-theft system and rear-view camera to enhance this once in a lifetime opportunity, your Lamborghini encounter will last a lifetime. Your Lamborghini will far surpass any previous car experience you may have had or have ever dreamed of having. This Extreme Lamborghini Experience not only gives you the chance to call one of the most exclusive super sports cars available today your own, but the opportunity to experience it with other Lamborghini owners and luxury sports car enthusiasts with entry to two exclusive events. First, There’s no better way to experience the thrill and passion of your new super sports car than with other Lamborghini owners. You’ll receive entry to The Ultimate Lamborghini Experience from Lamborghini Beverly Hills, held at the world-renowned California Speedway in Fontana, CA in June 2010. You can test your new Lamborghini on the track with technical racing instruction from celebrity racing instructors. You’ll also receive two tickets to the The Quail - A Motorsports Gathering, one of the most prestigious car events in the United States held in August during the famed Monterey Classic Car Week. This year’s event is already sold out, making it the premier destination for luxury and sports car enthusiasts. Imagine stepping on the gas pedal of a Lamborghini on the open road, at The Ultimate Lamborghini Experience and at The Quail gathering. You own it. Now, what are you waiting for? Sales tax and license fee is the responsibility of the winning bidder. Value: $239,420 Minimum Bid: $150,000 Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A, Sant’Agata, Bolognese, Italy 6. Heavenly Bora Bora The Hilton Bora Bora Nui Resort and Spa is an acclaimed destination. Offering the most luxurious accommodations in the world, this unique and exclusive resort brings together a blissful paradise and world-acclaimed service. Your Bora Bora experience begins with the included travel accommodations provided for two from Los Angeles. Once on land, all your troubles will disappear as you enter into true paradise for five heavenly nights at the Hilton Bora Bora Nui Resort and Spa. You will be resting and rejuvenating in a luxurious two-story over water Presidential Villa bungalow. Spanning 3,200 square feet, this paradise away from home has 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 dressing rooms, a spacious living room, a plunge pool on your deck, a private massage room and gazebo, as well as a bar and hot tub on the upstairs deck. If you care to venture out and explore a bit, you may choose to do so in style with the included lagoon safari or ray and shark feeding expedition. Need something a bit more relaxing? Enjoy the glory of the sea on a dreamy snorkeling escapade. Paradise is waiting for you. Value: $25,000.00 Minimum Bid: $10,000.00 The Hilton Bora Bora Nui Resort and Spa, Bora Bora 7. Peter Max Masterpiece The incomparable artist, Peter Max, has generously donated this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the most ambitious bidder. He will create a masterpiece portrait for you from an 8”x 10” photograph of your choice that you send to him. Whether you choose to have your own picture painted, or have someone you love immortalized on canvas, you’ll be thrilled with the final product from this legendary artist. You’re on your way to creating the most treasured work of art imaginable, one that will truly be cherished forever. Shipping charges are the responsibility of the recipient. Value: Priceless Minimum Bid: $35,000.00 Peter Max, New York, New York LIVE AUCTION Page 8 8. The Opulent Asia Pacific Experience the history, intrigue and richness of Asia as you tour the most prestigious addresses on this beautiful continent. You and an adventurous companion will be very important guests of the St. Regis during this opulent Asian tour through Singapore, Bali, Shanghai and Beijing. Your air travel has been confirmed with two round-trip American Airlines Business Class tickets that will transport you and your guest in style and comfort to either Shanghai or Beijing. Once arrived, you may begin your journey at Beijing’s most prestigious address. The St. Regis Beijing exemplifies luxury, elegance, and impeccable service. Superbly situated in the heart of Beijing’s business, shopping and diplomatic districts, it is the hotel of choice for the world’s most discerning traveler. Feel at home in a distinctive, beautifully appointed St. Regis suite for three memorable nights, including daily breakfast, while you take in Beijing’s gorgeous garden and city views. Your journey may then continue on to the St. Regis Singapore. A gleaming landmark of exquisite ambience, the hotel houses one of Asia’s finest private art collections and features the signature St. Regis butler service, which delights in meeting your individual needs around the clock. An Astoria suite is yours for three luxuriously appointed nights and from here you may venture out or stay in and enjoy wining at Decanter, dining at Yan Ting or relaxing at the Remède Spa. This memory making adventure continues with beachfront elegance at the St. Regis Bali. Tranquility may be found as you meander on the soft, sandy beaches of Nusa Dua, the Garden of Bali, or as you swim through the calm blue lagoon. A beautifully appointed suite with handcrafted Balinese art, inviting balcony and a large marble bathroom will be your residence for two nights at the St. Regis, Bali. You will also enjoy daily breakfast at Boneka Continental restaurant and roundtrip airport transfers. Not to be missed are the seductive treatments in the spacious Remède Spa and the exquisite dining within reach of azure waters. Have you ever been to Shanghai? Yet another magnificent destination, the St. Regis Shanghai is the ultimate in cosmopolitan luxury. Located in Pudong’s center, The St. Regis Shanghai embraces a vibrant mix of culture and business. Easy access to the city’s major tunnels means you can be in charming Puxi within 15 minutes, and the Shanghai World Expo within 10 minutes. You may also choose to feast on the breathtaking panorama of Shanghai from the windows of your Grand Luxe suite, meticulously decorated with the most luxurious fabrics, furnishings and amenities. If you wish to connect with others, you will also enjoy privileges in the St. Regis lounge. This entire opulent experience, with every need taken care of at the most prestigious St. Regis locations, virtually guarantees an unforgettable and incomparable adventure through Asia for you and your travelling companion. American Airline tickets cannot be used in conjunction with AAdvantage Award certificates, upgrade stickers or other promotional offers and certain blackout dates may apply. Value: $15,000.00 Minimum Bid: $5,000.00 St. Regis Singapore, Singapore, Singapore St Regis Bali, Bali, Indonesia St. Regis Shanghai, Shanghai, China St. Regis Beijing, Beijing China American Airlines, El Segundo, California TRAVEL TRAVEL Page 11 100. London Town 103. The Pink Palace Created in response to the discerning traveler’s need for an experience that blends style with uncompromised service, the AnDaz Liverpool Street focuses on personal attention to detail. Discover for yourself what simple luxuries await you with this weekend stay for two people on any Friday and Saturday in a lovely king room, inclusive of an Andaz breakfast and healthy mini bar. London’s calling. Value: $1,500.00 Minimum Bid: $600.00 AnDaz Liverpool Street, London, England The legendary Beverly Hills Hotel & Bungalows invites you and a guest to a wonderful and memorable two-night stay in a deluxe guestroom where you will enjoy all the amenities of their 5-Star service. In addition, you are invited to the most delicious brunch for two in the worldfamous Polo Lounge where you are likely to spot the biggest stars in town. Offer is exclusive of tax and gratuities. Value: $1,376.00 Minimum Bid: $600.00 Beverly Hills Hotel & Bungalows, Beverly Hills, California 101. Beach City Lifestyle Andaz means “personal style” in Hindi and this gorgeous hotel from the Hyatt brand is committed to bringing you the latest in style as well as service. Enjoy an exciting 2-night stay in a queen room and revel in the California ambiance of beautiful San Diego. Be ready to explore one of the most beautiful coastal communities that blends city life with beach life into a lifestyle worth living. Black out dates may apply. Value: $1,500.00 Minimum Bid: $600.00 Andaz San Diego, San Diego, California 102. Historical London The fabulous 5-star Athenaeum Hotel on Piccadilly in London will be your home away from home for four adventurous days and three luxurious nights. You and your traveling companion will enjoy deluxe accommodations, including daily English breakfast and afternoon tea, in an apartment or suite that showcases stunning leafy or Mayfair views. This perfect location is just opposite the Royal Parks and Buckingham Palace, down the road from museums and galleries, and near the chicest shops and theatres. Close to the city, Soho and Canary Wharf, the Athenaeum awaits your arrival for a marvelous London adventure. Subject to availability and blackout dates. Value: $4,700.00 Minimum Bid: $2,000.00 Anthenaeum, Mayfair, London 104. Royal Regent Beverly Hills The Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel is located in the heart of Beverly Hills at one of the world’s most famous intersections – Rodeo Drive and Wilshire Boulevard. With a recent $30 million dollar face-lift, countless luxurious desires are located right within the Hotel’s own doors, including a lavish new 8,000 square foot spa. Enjoy a three-night stay for two in a deluxe room and dine in style with this $300 certificate good toward dinner for two at the exceptional restaurant, The Blvd. In adition enjoy two wonderful 60 minute massages in their amazing spa facilities. Come and rediscover what The Beverly Wilshire has to offer you. Value: $1,716.00 Minimum Bid: $800.00 Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons, Beverly Hills, California TRAVEL Page 12 105. Timeless Santa Fe The Bishop’s Lodge Ranch Resort and Spa is a destination unlike any other you have experienced. With luxurious lodging and endless recreational activities, you will become immersed in New Mexico’s finest hotel and resort. Ranked by Travel & Leisure magazine as one of America’s premier retreats, you are sure to enjoy this 2-night stay including breakfast for two as you bask in the warm glow of magnificent sunsets and sunrises, azure blue skies, and the soft scent of Pinon pines. Return home with a new appreciation for what Santa Fe has to offer. Certificate must be used by December 5, 2010, is not available for use in July and August, on any holiday weekend, or during special events. Excludes alcohol and gratuity. Value: $950.00 Minimum Bid: $400.00 Bishop’s Lodge Ranch Resort and Spa, Santa Fe, New Mexico 106. The Ultimate Spa Cal-a-Vie Health Spa is a tranquil haven reminiscent of a charming Mediterranean village located among the Manzanita-laden hills just north of San Diego. Here you will enjoy a wonderful 3-night La Petite Spa package including private accommodations, six treatments, European style spa cuisine and a daily regime emphasizing stress reduction, relaxation, weight control and toning. Days begin with brisk hikes and fitness classes and afternoons are devoted to mind and body treatments. Reservations must be made in advance and are subject to space availability. The value of this package may be applied toward the purchase of a 4-night La Petite or a 7-night European plan stay and is for one guest only. Value: $3,995.00 Minimum Bid: $1,500.00 Cal-a-Vie Health Spa, Vista, California 107. Etro Elegance Travel in style with an exquisite brown croc embossed leather and printed canvas travel bag from Etro. Made in Italy, Etro travel bags are as popular among men and children as they are among women. Stylishly brighten any journey for an unforgettable trip with this well made travel companion. Value: $1,250.00 Minimum Bid: $500.00 Etro, New York, New York 108. Four Seasons Fantasy Welcome to the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills. For two nights you and your companion may experience the inviting Southern California style and high-energy buzz that have made this Four Seasons a Hollywood icon for decades. From balconies in sun-filled guest rooms to outdoor dining options, this is alfresco living at its best. Value: $1,100.00 Minimum Bid: $500.00 Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California 109. San Francisco Season Escape into the luxury that only the Four Seasons offers you, San Francisco style. This two night stay for two in an Executive suite will transport you and a guest into the romantic and tranquil mood that makes San Francisco famous. Daily breakfast for two in your room or at the Season’s Restaurant is included to ensure your energy level is up before you explore this exciting city. Taxes are included; gratuity, parking, and alcohol are not. Black out dates apply and are at the discretion of the hotel. Value: $1,720.00 Minimum Bid: $800.00 Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco, San Francisco, California 110. Montecito Magic Located in the scenic community of Montecito, the Biltmore Santa Barbara is a Four Seasons Resort with red roof tiles, ivory adobe and graceful archways that exemplifies the history of California while spoiling you and a guest with Four Seasons service. With two nights in TRAVEL Page 13 deluxe accommodations and two luxuriously pampering 50-minute spa treatments you will indulge your senses as you experience the American Riviera for yourself. Valid Sunday through Thursday evenings only, not valid for use in July and August and expires May 31, 2011. Value: $1,330.00 Minimum Bid: $600.00 Four Seasons Resort, The Biltmore Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California 111. Beijing Beauty The Grand Hyatt Beijing is located right in the heart of the city, minutes away from The Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. Venture out into the city for 4 days and 3 nights, knowing that your room in this modern five star hotel offers the best of both worlds - a subtle blend of Western and Oriental traditions with contemporary hotel design and world-class service. Dine in the hotel’s awardwinning restaurants and luxuriate in a resort-style spa and indoor pool. Beijing awaits. Value: $1,500.00 Minimum Bid: $700.00 Grand Hyatt Beijing, Beijing, People’s Republic of China 112. Blimp! Hop aboard the world famous Goodyear Blimp “Spirit of America” for this once-in-a-lifetime experience. You will enjoy a thirty-minute aerial excursion for two people and witness a remarkable view of the “City of Angels.” This exclusive opportunity is not available to the public. The date of the flight must be mutually agreed upon, all passengers must be fully ambulatory, and an adult must accompany any passenger under the age of 12. Value: $1,000.00 Minimum Bid: $400.00 The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Gardena, California 113. Back to Bangkok The Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok Hotel is a 5-star luxury hotel with resort-style facilities and is conveniently located on Rajdamri Road, right in the heart of Bangkok. Close to one of Bangkok’s most memorable landmarks, the Erawan Shrine in the business and commercial district of Bangkok, you will enjoy exploring this city for four days and three nights. Luxuriate in your private one-bedroom spa cottage retreat with private outdoor patio, relax with a one-hour spa treatment for two, enjoy complimentary evening canapés and re-energize with the included breakfast each morning. Value: $2,220.00 Minimum Bid: $1,000.00 Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok, Bankok, Thailand 114. Private Hawaii Your next vacation spot is home to the world’s most picturesque and peaceful beaches. The Hapuna Prince Villa, a wonderful three-bedroom villa featuring its own private pool and outdoor barbeque, is within the Mauna Kea Resort on the big island of Hawaii and will be your home for 6 glorious days and 5 restful nights. Take a morning swim, walk along the 1/2-mile bay, snorkel over the rainbow-colored reefs, or enjoy a leisurely afternoon of golf or tennis and then end your day by stargazing under the jeweled sky. “Aloha nui loa,” or fondest regards. Dates to be mutually agreed upon, holidays excluded. Value: $5,000.00 Minimum Bid: $2,250.00 Teri Hausman, Irvine, California 115. Welcome to Maui The perfect get-away for busy couples, Ho’oilo House is a luxury bed & breakfast nestled in the tropical paradise of Maui. You and your special guest will swim in the sunshine and relax under the stars during your three-night stay at this exclusive locale. There’s no place like the Ho’oilo House in Maui and for that much deserved time together. Blackout dates may apply, may not be combined with any other offer. Value: $1200.00 Minimum Bid: $500.00 Ho’oilo House, Lahaina, Hawaii TRAVEL Page 14 116. Netherland Adventure You will begin your adventure in the Netherlands at the Hotel Pulitzer in Amsterdam, an icon of luxury and an ode to traditional Dutch architecture. The tranquility, exclusivity and proximity to many of Amsterdam’s main attractions make the Hotel Pulitzer an ideal starting point for exploring Amsterdam. For one night you will enjoy deluxe accommodations and breakfast for two. Your next destination on this Netherland adventure is the Hotel Des Indes, a haven of luxury in the heart of The Hague. The rich history of The Hague and its monumental buildings reverberates throughout Hotel Des Indes and your deluxe room for this one night blends contemporary amenities with iconic architectural statements and the latest comforts. Enjoy the Netherlands and luxuriate in comfort and style. Value: $1,500.00 Minimum Bid: $700.00 Hotel Pulitzer, Amsterdam, Netherlands Hotel Des Indes, The Hague, Netherlands 117. A New Aruba Experience the all-new Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort & Casino, where luxurious pampering and exquisite touches enhance every moment of your visit. Fresh tropical breezes bring the captivating scents of this retreat into each corner of this impeccably renewed Aruba hotel and resort. For three nights and four days you will delight in the beauty of this resort, from the intimate gathering spaces to the elegantly modern guestrooms. Discover inner peace as you relax on a silky white sand beach, or as you give in to the nourishing treatments in the serene spa. Luxuriate. Blackout dates are as follows: December 18, 2010 through January 11, 2011 and February 17, 2011 through Febrary 28, 2011. Value: $1,200.00 Minimum Bid: $500.00 Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort and Casino, Palm Beach, Aruba, Dutch Caribbean 118. Atlanta Luxury Treat yourself to true southern hospitality with this threenight stay at the luxurious Hyatt Regency Atlanta. This hotel lays the treasures of Atlanta at your feet as it is located in a premier downtown setting. Your chic, studio-style room provides all the deluxe amenities needed to ensure your comfort. Stroll to Peachtree Center Mall, Georgia Aquarium, Georgia World Congress Center, AmericasMart, CNN Center, Phillips Arena and the Georgia Dome. With signature service, popular restaurants and a prime location this is your chance to experience Atlanta luxury. Certificate does not include incidental charges or parking. Value: $675.00 Minimum Bid: $300.00 Hyatt Regency Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia 119. Chicago Life Experience the culture, the history, and the excitement that the city of Chicago has to offer during your stay at the marvelous Hyatt Regency Chicago. Located within walking distance of museums, shopping and theaters, this Chicago hotel is ideal for leisure or business. Your adventure includes deluxe accommodations for 3 nights and 4 days, allowing you ample time to tour the city and rejuvenate your mind. Offer is subject to availability and incidentals are the responsibility of the guest. Value: $987.00 Minimum Bid: $400.00 Hyatt Regency Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 120. Florida In Style On the powder white sands of Clearwater Beach, this is truly a desirable beach excursion. Your three-night stay at the Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa in Clearwater, Florida comes with all the luxuries of a seaside vacation and all the amenities of a magnificent hotel destination. You and a guest will enjoy three-nights in a deluxe suite that includes a kitchen, walkout balcony, and views of the Gulf of Mexico. Bask in the sunshine, float in the warm ocean water, splash in the pool or rejuvenate at the Sandava spa, this hotel offers state of the art facilities and of course the Hyatt service you expect. Whatever your pleasure in Florida, let us provide the accommodations to make your stay memorable. TRAVEL Page 15 Value: $2,000.00 Minimum Bid: $850.00 The Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa, Clearwater, Florida 121. Sunshine Oasis Come play in the sun for three days and two nights at a most unique vacation paradise. With accommodations of uncommon beauty and style, you and a guest will find many ways to indulge yourselves in the pure luxury that the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch has to offer. With gorgeous Arizona weather, you will enjoy the adventure as you partake in unlimited use of the two and a half acre “water playground.” After a brilliant day in the sun retire to your luxurious deluxe room accommodations and let the gorgeous desert landscape rejuvenate you for yet another day tomorrow. Hotel certificate is not valid holidays and is subject to availability. Value: $1,800.00 Minimum Bid: $800.00 Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa, Scottsdale, Arizona 122. Vancouver Dreams For three nights in deluxe accommodations for two, you and your traveling companion will experience the extraordinary hospitality and uncompromising service that is the hallmark of Hyatt Regency Vancouver. Freshly updated to reflect the excitement and vibrancy of this city, this Four-Diamond hotel boasts the most impressive facilities, unrivaled amenities and a dedication to treating each guest with the utmost care. Moments from shops and entertainment, this luxurious downtown Vancouver hotel is the ideal starting point to explore everything this dynamic city offers. This offer is not valid on New Year’s Eve or Valentines Day and expires May 31, 2011. Value: $1,050.00 Minimum Bid: $500.00 Hyatt Regency Vancouver, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada 123. West Coast to East Coast You and a guest will fly courtesy of Jet Blue Airways round trip from the Los Angeles area including Burbank, Long Beach or Los Angeles to New York City or Boston, Massachusetts. Whether for business or for pleasure, you are sure to enjoy your journey as you experience all that flying Jet Blue has to offer you. Bon voyage. Value: $1,796.00 Minimum Bid: $700.00 Jet Blue, Long Beach, California 124. Kahala Calling The Kahala Hotel & Resort in Honolulu, Hawaii, is renowned throughout the islands for the sheer opulence of its rooms, for the delicious menus of its restaurants, and for the grandeur of its facilities. Bask in the glorious sun as you enjoy two nights accommodation in a scenic view room. Above all, it is the dedication to discreet and thoughtful service that ensures your enjoyment and sets this hotel apart. Certificate is subject to availability, may not be used in conjunction with other promotions or special rates and is not valid January 10 through 16, March 20 through April 17, July 1 through August 25, and December 20 through January 1 of any year. Value: $830.00 Minimum Bid: $400.00 The Kahala Hotel and Resort, Honolulu, Hawaii 125. La Costa Luxury From the moment you enter through the gates of La Costa Resort and Spa, you are transported to an idyllic Southern California getaway. Miles away from the pressures of the world you will be rejuvenated with this 2-night stay in a one bedroom villa suite, relaxed with two 50-minute spa treatments and reinvigorated with a round of golf for two people. This is the ultimate escape where you can do it all or, if preferred, do nothing at all. This experience is not valid on holidays and some spa restrictions apply. Value: $2,500.00 Minimum Bid: $1,100.00 La Costa Resort and Spa, Carlsbad, California TRAVEL Page 16 126. Bask by the Bay 129. Regency Romance Make the most of a two-night getaway by staying at one of the most renowned hotels by the sea in sunny San Diego. The Loews Coronado Bay Resort, located in Coronado, California, offers a truly exceptional experience with lovely room accommodations. Stroll among the beautiful grounds or gaze at the setting sun during your stay at this peaceful paradise. This offer is subject to space availability, and certain blackout dates may apply. Value: $900.00 Minimum Bid: $450.00 Loews Hotels, Inc., Coronado Bay Resort, New York, New York Whether for business or for pleasure, upon arriving in New York, you’ll enjoy superb accommodations at the prestigious Regency hotel on Park Avenue. Treat yourself and a guest to a truly memorable two-night stay at this grand hotel. Located in one of the most desirable areas of Manhattan and surrounded by wonderful boutiques, museums and shops, the Regency is the perfect place for your New York adventures. Subject to availability and black out dates. Value: $900.00 Minimum Bid: $400.00 Loews Hotels, Inc., The Regency Hotel, New York, New York 127. Majestic Miami 130. Mammoth Mountain Take a break at the most luxurious hotel that Miami Beach has to offer. You and a guest will spend three starry nights by the sea at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel in a beautifully appointed deluxe double room. You’ll discover the meaning of fun in the sun as you ride the waves, dine at a beach café, or stroll hand in hand through the soft, warm sand. This offer is subject to space availability and certain blackout dates may apply. Value: $1,500.00 Minimum Bid: $650.00 Loews Hotels, Inc., Miami Beach Hotel, New York, New York Being steps away from the gondola and Main Lodge make the Mammoth Mountain Inn one of North America’s most coveted lodging locations. At 9,000 feet, you don’t wake up in the mountains you wake up ON the mountain. Enjoy your mountainous adventure with this two-night stay at the Mammoth Mountain Inn, which will provide you with a fantastic way to relax after a long day of playing big. This offer is valid through March 26, 2011 and is based on availability. Value: $1,000.00 Minimum Bid: $500.00 The Mammoth Mountain Inn, Mammoth, California 128. Paradise in Portofino 131. Beverly Hills Montage The Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Studios Escape in Orlando, Florida is one of the world’s most stylish hotels. You and a guest are invited for an unforgettable three-night stay in a deluxe double room. From your hotel you can take a boat to all of Universal’s spectacular attractions and take in the sights and sounds of this exciting island adventure. This offer is subject to space availability and certain blackout dates may apply. Value: $1,500.00 Minimum Bid: $650.00 Loews Hotel Inc., Portofino Bay Hotel, New York, New York Come to the Golden Triangle of Beverly Hills, where a life of leisure can be truly experienced. At the refined, graceful and luxurious Montage Beverly Hills you and a guest will revel for 2 nights and 3 days in a deluxe guest room. Discover the glamorous rooftop pool, indulge in fashionable restaurants, or pamper yourselves at the magnificent holistic spa. Just steps from Rodeo Drive’s world-class boutiques, come enjoy the rich history and tradition of Southern California’s most celebrated neighborhood. Based on availability. Value: $1,250.00 Minimum Bid: $550.00 Montage Beverly Hills, Beverly Hills, California TRAVEL Page 17 132. Montage Masterpiece on the Beach 135. One and Only Los Cabos Situated on a coastal bluff in the picturesque community of Laguna Beach, the Montage Resort & Spa uniquely mixes the amenities and convenience of an ultra luxury beachfront hotel with the warmth and appeal of a cozy craftsman-style inn. You’ll savor every minute at this opulent oceanfront resort during a relaxing two-night stay for two in a breathtaking ocean view guest room, beautifully situated among lush landscaping and pristine white sand beaches. Offer is based on availability and not valid on Fridays, Saturdays, holidays, or the blackout months of July through August. Value: $1,400.00 Minimum Bid: $600.00 Montage Resort and Spa, Laguna Beach, California Three luxurious nights in a beach front terrace junior suite await you at the glorious One&Only Palmilla in Los Cabos, Mexico. Known as the number one resort in Latin America, you and your fortunate companion will enjoy panoramic views of the sea from your bedroom and sitting room. Venture out to the soft sandy beach along the idyllic Baja coast, explore the ancient mountainous desert, and be pampered in this oasis of luxury and elegance. Find your serenity at the One&Only Palmilla. Not valid during holiday periods. Value: $5,000.00 Minimum Bid: $2,250.00 One&Only Palmilla, Los Angeles, California 133. Tumi Traveling Known the world over for classic design and dependability, Tumi luggage carries your belongings in style. This twopiece expandable set includes a 22-inch framed expandable carry-on and a 28-inch wheeled extended trip bag. This elegant luggage is a resourceful and beautiful traveling companion made of black ballistic nylon that will protect all your treasures packed inside. Bon voyage. Value: $1,600.00 Minimum Bid: $700.00 Neiman Marcus Beverly Hills, Beverly Hills, California 134. Pacific Breeze Disappear for a memorable one-night stay in a stylish, beautiful ocean view suite at the Oceana Santa Monica. This intimate boutique hotel is famous for its spacious suites, contemporary California decor and prime location on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. You can choose to relax on your balcony, enjoy an in-room spa service, shop Montana Avenue, or take a stroll down to the Santa Monica Pier. Truly a perfect place for a getaway. Not valid in July or August, during holidays, or during special events. Value: $500.00 Minimum Bid: $225.00 Oceana, Santa Monica, California 136. Beaver Creek Luxury Escape to the extraordinary Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort and Spa and experience for two nights and three days all this magnificent chateau-style Vail resort has to offer. From winter ski in-ski out access, to the thrill of white-water rafting, fly-fishing, golfing, hiking and more, you’ll delight in the myriad luxuries this perennial resort in Vail Colorado offers. This certificate is not valid on holidays. Value: $1,000.00 Minimum Bid: $500.00 Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort and Spa, Avon, Colorado TRAVEL Page 18 137. Marvelous Melbourne Conveniently situated in one of Melbourne’s most cosmopolitan precincts, close to European shopping, exquisite restaurants, theatres and sporting facilities, the Park Hyatt Melbourne is at the top of Collins Street and is adjacent to historic St. Patrick’s Cathedral and the Fitzroy Gardens. Discover the timeless traditions and contemporary excitement of Melbourne, with an unforgettable stay at the this luxurious destination for three nights in a king room, including full buffet breakfast for two and access to Park Club Health and Day Spa. Whether you’re an exercise enthusiast, a shopping buff, or an adventure addict, Melbourne’s got enough to inspire you and your family. Subject to availability and black out dates. Value: $1,275.00 Minimum Bid: $550.00 Park Hyatt Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 138. Suite Hawaiian Dreams Your next glorious vacation destination is the world renowned Royal Hawaiian Resort in Honolulu. Built in 1927, this iconic Hawaiian resort is better known as the “Pink Palace of the Pacific.” Located on the breathtaking Waikiki beachfront, this most coveted location will be your exclusive enclave for luxury as you and your companion enjoy two relaxing nights in an ocean front suite. Delight in the included delicious daily breakfast before you set out to explore Diamond Head, Waikiki Beach and the sparkling Pacific Ocean. Aloha. Value: $1,300.00 Minimum Bid: $600.00 The Royal Hawaiian, Honolulu, Hawaii 139. Vineyard Tour Located in the beautiful Santa Cruz Mountains at the historic Villa Monmartre and Vineyard, the Savannah Chanelle Vineyards invites you and nine of your dearest friends for a private tour and wine tasting. Learn the history of this glorious property and gain insight into the art of winemaking. You will all raise your glasses to toast this experience. Value: $200.00 Minimum Bid: $85.00 Savannah Chanelle Vineyards, Saratoga, California 140. St. Regis Royalty Overlooking the world-famous Fifth Avenue in the heart of midtown Manhattan, this original 1904 Beaux Art classic landmark, The St. Regis New York, is the prime destination for dignitaries and celebrities who choose to stay in the city that never sleeps. From the moment you enter this magnificent location, you will receive the utmost attention and pampering. In the midst of the most sought after location in New York, this elegant retreat features the signature twenty-four hour St. Regis butler service for the ultimate in luxury life away from home. This is your opportunity to experience it all with a 2-night stay for two in a spectacular Madison suite with in room indulgences including a bottle of champagne, irresistible macaroons from Adour Alain Ducasse and a copy of High Style: Masterworks from the Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection. In addition, in celebration of The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute exhibition, you will enjoy these two tickets to the American Woman exhibition, a guided tour led by a member of the Metropolitan’s curatorial department, a chauffeured ride to the exhibit in the St. Regis Flying Spur Bentley and an exclusive New York shopping experience curated by influential stylist Cameron Silver. The experience includes visits to a number of fashion destinations, including Judith Leiber, Verdura, Philip Lim and the high-end vintage boutiques FROCK and New York vintage. The St. Regis is destined to become your New York home away from home and this experience is destined to become a most treasured fashion memory. The Metropolitan Museum of Art experience and the shopping experience with Cameron Silver are valid through August 15, 2010. Value: $5,000.00 Minimum Bid: $2,000.00 St. Regis New York, New York, New York TRAVEL Page 19 141. St. Regis Political Style The St. Regis Washington, D.C is an architectural masterpiece and stately landmark that stands proudly in the epicenter of the nation’s capital. Boasting inspired design, the suites featured within this storied hotel reflect its regal nature while maintaining modern luxury and accessibility. Your gift package will include a two-night weekend stay, valid Friday, Saturday or Sunday night in the Caroline Astor Suite. Fresh strawberries and champagne await your arrival. Value: $4,270.00 Minimum Bid: $1,750.00 St. Regis Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C. 142. Aspen Glory This four-night gift package includes a 400 square foot guest room at the world-renowned St. Regis Aspen Resort. With spectacular views of the city and gorgeous surrounding mountains, your accommodations at the St. Regis Aspen Resort are the perfect home base for winter skiing or summer sports. Ideally located at the base of Aspen Mountain, the resort is within walking distance to all of Aspen’s shops, restaurants and entertainment. Feel that mountain air rejuvenate your spirit. Offer based upon availability and blackout dates. Value: $2,300.00 Minimum Bid: $1,000.00 St. Regis Aspen Resort, Aspen, Colorado 143. Lively Coastline An irresistibly seductive resort hotel and spa, The St. Regis Monarch Beach commands the Dana Point coastline as it has been imaginatively conceived to envelop the senses and stir the soul. With its oceanfront allure, Tuscan style and timeless attentiveness to detail and service, the St. Regis Monarch Beach will be your home for one glorious night in a luxurious resort view executive suite. Enjoy the So Cal experience from your private balcony with views of the resort or overlooking the golf course. This is the perfect home base for exploring all things in the OC. Value: $1,025.00 Minimum Bid: $450.00 St. Regis Monarch Beach, Dana Point, California 144. Punta Mita Luxury As a part of the Mexican Rivera, Punta Mita is one of the most desirable Mexican vacation destinations. The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort will be your home for three luxurious nights and four adventurous days in this tropical paradise. Your deluxe ocean view room includes butler service and is decorated in an elegant Mexican-Mediterranean style with a view of the ocean. All amenities are at your fingertips including a private outdoor shower and a spacious tranquil terrace where you may enjoy the sunsets. Not valid December 20, 2010 through January 4, 2011 and is for a maximum of two people based upon availability. Value: $4,600.00 Minimum Bid: $2,000.00 St. Regis Punta Mita, Punta Mita, Nayarit TRAVEL Page 20 145. Greek Experience 146. Bora Bora Bliss All VIP courtesies will be extended to you and your fortunate traveling companion during this amazingly luxurious weeklong adventure provided by the St. Regis sister properties in Greece. You will begin this sublime Grecian experience in Athens at the legendary Arion Resort & Spa. Enhanced by contemporary surroundings and spectacular views of the Saronic Gulf, you will find unique luxuries at every turn. Located in the Astir Palace complex, this hotel honors a 40year tradition of five-star hospitality and superior service. Its prime location in the heart of the Athenian Riviera allows you to enjoy all the privileges and services of a modern city while exploring its cultural heritage at the Acropolis, Olympic Stadium, and more. Lavish yourself in island bliss for 2 nights in a grand deluxe room that also includes breakfast daily. Your enchanting journey continues in Peloponese at the Romanos, Costa Navarino. For 3 nights and 4 days in a deluxe room, breakfast included, you will revel in the crystalline waters of the Ionian Sea, which will serve as the perfect backdrop for you to explore Navarino Dunes’s spa and the Bernhard Langer championship golf course – the first signature golf course in Greece. Traditional Greek designs with modern day amenities ensure that your experience is one you will never forget. Your last stop on this once-in-a-lifetime Greek Experience is in Crete where you will be welcomed at the Blue Palace Resort and Spa, the four-star award-winning flagship property of Sbokos 44. Hotel Group. Enjoy the uncompromising quality, authenticity and innovation that this resort is known for as you and your loved one venture out to Agapi Beach, which spreads west of Heraklion. The lush gardens of Cretan Malia Park will also lead you to a beautiful beach. This experience journeying and exploring the most luxurious side of Greece will be a defining traveling moment in both of your lives. Value: $5,000.00 Minimum Bid: $2,250.00 Starwood Luxury Collection Hotels, Greece Arion Luxury Collection Resort and Spa, Athens, Greece The Romanos Luxury Collection Resort, Peloponese, Greece Blue Palace Resort and Spa, Crete, Greece Recently named Best Resort Worldwide by Travel Weekly, the St. Regis Resort, Bora Bora offers the most luxurious accommodations in the world, bringing together a blissful paradise and world-acclaimed service. This package includes a three- night stay in a luxurious deluxe over water villa with daily continental breakfast to prepare you for your glorious day ahead. This is the real meaning of paradise. Subject to availability beginning June 1, 2010. Value: $4,500.00 Minimum Bid: $2,000.00 Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Ontario, Canada 147. Tasting Tour Celebrate the good life at the world famous Trefethen Family Vineyards in the legendary Napa Valley. Your adventure begins with a winery tour for a party of four, followed by a tasting of their finest Estate, Library Selection and Reserve wines in the elegantly appointed Wine Library. Stroll through the lush vineyards and take in the breathtaking grounds as you enjoy a memorable day in wine country. Must be used by June 1, 2011. Value: $100.00 Minimum Bid: $50.00 Trefethen Family Vineyards, Napa, California 148. Legendary San Diego A San Diego icon since 1910, the palatial US GRANT is situated in the lively, historic downtown Gaslamp quarter, just steps from top shopping, dining, and entertainment destinations, and a short drive from beaches, museums, and family attractions. Enjoy a one-night stay in a roomy Legacy suite, which has a partially separated living room and bedroom allowing for extra in-room privacy which raised the bar for the perfect room. Value: $719.00 Minimum Bid: $300.00 US GRANT, a Starwood Luxury Collection Hotel, San Diego, California TRAVEL Page 21 149. Westwood Wonderful A true sanctuary in the city surrounded by two acres of lush gardens, the W Los Angeles-Westwood invites you to experience 2 exciting nights in a spectacular one-bedroom suite. This is the ultimate lifestyle destination in Los Angeles where you can indulge in sophisticated nightlife, dine at world-class restaurants, relax poolside, or be pampered at a most exclusive spa. Pack your bags and prepare yourself for a wonderful excursion. Not valid on December 31, 2010. Value: $750.00 Minimum Bid: $350.00 W Los Angeles-Westwood, Los Angeles, California 150. Bahama Beauty Untouched and undiscovered until now, Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort in the Bahamas is unlike any place you have ever experienced. Experience mile after mile of fine silky sandy beaches melting into warm turquoise water. For 5 nights and 6 days, this marvelous 1800 square foot 2 bedroom beachfront villa condo that sleeps up to 8 people is yours to enjoy. Steps from the beach, this is your opportunity to experience a true oasis. A fully equipped kitchen, expansive 10-foot ceilings, sound and entertainment systems and high speed Internet will ensure your every need is met. Value: $4,250.00 Minimum Bid: $2,000.00 Jamie Lee Grace Winkler, Los Angeles, California TRAVEL Page 22 FASHION FASHION Page 25 200. Accessory Elegance 203. Dreamer Pajamas From the Studio Pollini Spring/Summer 2010 collection, this chic Italian black leather tiered shoulder bag features a bottom zip pocket, ivory patent leather top-zip closure and two bronze metallic shoulder straps. Truly the perfect accessory to enhance your spring collection. Value: $830.00 Minimum Bid: $375.00 Aeffe USA, Inc., New York, New York Mon Atelier offers discerning individuals the opportunity to experience the superior craftsmanship reminiscent of the world’s most celebrated couturiers. Designer Ali Rahimi creates one-of-a-kind pieces for clients who appreciate the finest in design and fabrication. Indulge in the ultimate in sleepwear with these luxurious orange cotton pajamas that are so perfect you may never want to leave dreamland. Value: $145.00 Minimum Bid: $70.00 Ali Rahimi for Mon Atelier, Los Angeles, California 201. Ali Rahimi Warmth Wrap this luxurious Ali Rahimi for Mon Atelier orange silk shawl around your neck for a bold statement, over your shoulders on a cool spring or summer evening, or drape it easily in the crook of your arm for that easy sophisticated look. Do not miss out on this opportunity to take this plush wrap this evening. Value: $225.00 Minimum Bid: $100.00 Ali Rahimi for Mon Atelier, Los Angeles, California 202. Couture Ties To complement his distinctive designs, Ali Rahimi has created an exclusive line of fashion accessories. In keeping with Mon Atelier’s commitment to quality, these stylish ties are beautifully finished with exquisite details and each displays Rahimi’s respect for old-world craftsmanship. This is one gentlemanly accessory that will work to create a perfect, finished look. A. Men’s Necktie Value: $175.00 Minimum Bid: $75.00 B. Men’s Necktie Value: $175.00 Minimum Bid: $75.00 Value: $175.00 Minimum Bid: $75.00 Ali Rahimi for Mon Atelier, Los Angeles, California C. Men’s Necktie 204. Dressed to Perfection This is a spectacular fashion extravaganza. Take this $2,500 gift certificate to Ali Rahimi for Mon Atelier for your one-of-a-kind fashion shopping trip. Choose something spectacular from their collection or use it toward a stunning evening gown. With Mon Atelier, you will always be the belle of the ball. Value: $2,500.00 Minimum Bid: $1,250.00 Ali Rahimi for Mon Atelier, Los Angeles, California 205. Fashionable Aura Aura on Montana Avenue is a high-end clothing boutique and art and jewelry gallery. This mid-century styled space offers customers an eclectic assortment from leading designers as well as hard to find and vintage estate jewelry and art from the Peter Federman Gallery. Discover Aura’s enduring passion for fashion as you browse this sublime shopping venue with a $300 gift card. Value: $300.00 Minimum Bid: $150.00 Aura Boutique, Santa Monica, California FASHION Page 26 206. Bejeweled Evening 209. Celebrity Picks Entirely devoted to couture, Baracci creates gorgeous evening attire when you need something spectacular for that cocktail party or glamorous night on the town that you will always want to remember. Stroll through exquisite designs that feature beautiful hand embroidery, beading, French designer lace and Swarovski crystals, then choose the piece that sings to you with this $5,000 gift certificate. This renowned couturier in Beverly Hills is the home of your future classic and stunning evening ensemble. Value: $5,000.00 Minimum Bid: $2,500.00 Baracci, Beverly Hills, California A favorite among celebrities, teens and soccer moms alike, Lisa Rinna’s clothing boutique, Belle Gray, offers you this eco-friendly canvas bag and a $500 gift certificate good at the boutique located in Sherman Oaks. Select from the best in comfort and style and let Lisa’s passion for clothing help you find or redefine your wardrobe. Value: $500.00 Minimum Bid: $250.00 Belle Gray by Lisa Rinna, Sherman Oaks, California 207. Couture Bash This is a wonderful opportunity to explore your fashion dreams with Jonathan Bash, one of Hollywood’s hottest young designers, who works with many celebrities and socialites who admire his fresh vision. This certificate entitles the winner to a private meeting with Jonathan to create a one-of-a-kind, custom couture dress or gown for your next significant event. You and Jonathan will decide upon materials and size, as this is truly a custom experience. Fittings and consultation included. Value: $6,500.00 Minimum Bid: $3,000.00 Jonathan Bash, West Hollywood, California 208. Bebe’s Best This is your chance to explore your fashion sense with the highest quality designs. Manny Mashoof, the founder of Bebe stores, gives you this opportunity to explore your fine taste and fashion wishes at any Bebe store. You will be a head turner on the red carpet, at any gala event, or for that special private occasion. Value: $500.00 Minimum Bid: $250.00 Bebe Stores Inc., Los Angeles, California 210. Custom Bikini Going to St. Tropez this summer? Even if you are staying home, bring a bit of St. Tropez wherever you are with this perfect Belusso bikini. Belusso, synonymous with luxury and the Cote d’Azur lifestyle, offers you this opportunity to own a custom swimsuit from their latest collection. This bathing suit will be a dazzling addition to your St. Tropez tan. A gorgeous cover up is included to complete your ensemble. Bon Voyage. The suit will be designed in your size. Value: $550.00 Minimum Bid: $250.00 Belusso, Los Angeles, California 211. Shoe Therapy What would your newest favorite pair of shoes from the Dana Davis Spring/Summer 2010 collection look like? This is your opportunity to select for yourself a beautiful, sexy pair that has a special built-in technology so that your feet are well supported and won’t hurt. Try them on and select your favorite with a $500 gift certificate redeemable towards the purchase of a pair of shoes from the Dana Davis Spring/ Summer collection. Don’t walk away without a gorgeous new pair of shoes. A. $500 Gift Certificate Value: $500.00 Minimum Bid: $250.00 Value: $500.00 Minimum Bid: $250.00 Dana Davis, Beverly Hills, California B. $500 Gift Certificate FASHION Page 27 212. Karan Style 214. Fashion Sophisticate This suede chain tote by Donna Karan International can go from a spring evening to a fall business meeting because it carries with it the sophisticated statement that makes you shine. Quite possibly the world’s most versatile designer, do not miss out on this opportunity to take this stunning gray and black tote home with you this evening. Value: $1,295.00 Minimum Bid: $500.00 Donna Karan, New York, New York Elie Tahari designs combine modern sophistication with timeless style and are made for discerning customers who appreciate value in luxury ready-to-wear. Enjoy this $250 gift card as you browse their womenswear, menswear and accessory collections to find that perfect complement to your 2010 wardrobe. Value: $250.00 Minimum Bid: $125.00 Elie Tahari, New York, New York 213. Charming Scarf 215. Closet Sweep These custom designed orange Race to Erase MS scarves by Donni Charm are made of incredibly soft jersey material and embellished with the simplicity of a metallic charm. A charming way to remember the people you love, Donni Charm scarves were created by Alyssa Wasko as a way to support and remember those we love. Now featuring many charitable “charms,” these scarves are carried in boutiques across the country and have become a fashion statement worn by celebrities and people like us who have been affected by or are supporting MS. A. Donni Charm Scarf Value: $75.00 Minimum Bid: $30.00 Celebrity fashion stylist and style expert, Toni Ferrara will help one lucky winner achieve the ultimate closet by coming to your home to clean out and organize your wardrobe closet. She will advise you on what items to keep, mend, donate or toss, transforming your closet into one that works. Whatever will you do with all that new empty space? This auction item includes five hours of Ms. Ferrara’s time and talent, including a one-hour consultation and four hours of organization. Value: $750.00 Minimum Bid: $350.00 Toni Ferrara, Los Angeles, California B. Donni Charm Scarf C. Donni Charm Scarf Value: $75.00 Minimum Bid: $30.00 Value: $75.00 Minimum Bid: $30.00 D. Donni Charm Scarf Value: $75.00 Minimum Bid: $30.00 E. Donni Charm Scarf Value: $75.00 Minimum Bid: $30.00 F. Donni Charm Scarf Value: $75.00 Minimum Bid: $30.00 Donni Charm, Tucson, Arizona 216. Innovative Luxury Always investing in research and technology to guarantee that every Furla collection is innovative, elegant and stylish ensures that you are getting a world-class designed bag. The “Agata” bag from Furla is a versatile style made of rich leather with silver tone hardware and features a magnetic snap closure, interior zip and cell phone pockets, and comes with an additional cross body strap – all of which make it the perfect accessory for your everyday activities. Value: $545.00 Minimum Bid: $250.00 Furla, New York, New York FASHION Page 28 217. Hanky Panky Fresh and flirtatious, Hanky Panky is an internationally known creator of women’s lingerie, sleepwear, and sportswear. Hanky Panky continues its dedication to comfort, fit, quality and to designing and manufacturing in the USA. In this fabulous gift basket featuring Hanky Panky size small panties, chemise and camisole, you will find out why these products have been rated as “most comfortable” in magazines such as the New Yorker and In Style. Value: $400.00 Minimum Bid: $175.00 Valerie Hambas, LosAngeles, California 218. Kiss Me at Kitson Located on the famous Robertson Boulevard in Los Angeles, the fashionable Kitson boutique is a well-known location not only for its trend setting fashion finds, but also celebrity sightings. See and be seen as you indulge your fashion fantasies in the most amazing array of über-trendy styles galore with this generous $500 Kitson gift certificate. Value: $500.00 Minimum Bid: $250.00 Kitson, Los Angeles, California 219. Couture Bustier Lloyd Klein, a world-renowned couture designer, has dressed many celebrities who frequent the red carpet, such as Renee Zellweger, Natalie Cole, Eva Longoria-Parker, and Paris Hilton. His designs have also been featured on shows such as Sex and the City, and in the pages of publications such as Harper’s Bazaar and Vanity Fair. This gorgeous bustier is expertly crafted and features a gabardine print. This will be a timeless signature piece for one lucky woman’s wardrobe. Value: 850.00 Minimum Bid: $375.00 Lloyd Klein, Los Angeles, California 220. Timeless Vuitton Inspired by a 1930s Gaston Vuitton design, the Alma MM is a timeless classic that reflects the history of this world famous fashion house. A handheld bag crafted of discreetly embossed monogram Vernis leather in glamorous Orange Sunset, it features a double zipper, inside flap and phone pockets, a removable key bell, bottom studs, and a padlock closure. Not just a reinterpretation of a classic, but a reinvention of necessity for Spring 2010. Value: $2,010.00 Minimum Bid: $850.00 Louis Vuitton, France 221. Lulu’s Fabulous Fun Lulu’s is a darling fashion boutique with something for everyone. Browse and shop for everything from signature chemises to hip handbags and the most fashionable selections for spring with this $100 gift certificate. Lulu’s adds fun to your fashion experience. Value: $100.00 Minimum Bid: $50.00 Lulu’s, Manhattan Beach, California 222. Amber Lights Mary Frances is passionate about accessories and knows that you are looking for marvelous quality accessories to express your personality and style. After reviewing the trends, she follows her inspiration and arrives at a look that is as unique as you are. Search no further for the perfect bag, for this richly beaded shoulder bag features a removable strap so that it may be carried as a clutch. This is the artful accessory you have been wishing for. Value: $196.00 Minimum Bid: $95.00 Mary Frances Accessories, Lafayette, California 223. “T” Power Michael Stars t-shirts are synonymous with a relaxed, casual, yet elegant lifestyle. These fashionable selections in the hippest colors will keep you in comfort and style throughout the season. Enjoy a long sleeve scoop T in oxide, an open shawl cardigan in gem, and a long sleeve ruched tunic in nocturnal. Wear them and show your style. Sizes are one size fits most. Value: $186.00 Minimum Bid: $90.00 Michael Stars, Hawthorne, California FASHION Page 29 224. Lhuillier Luxury Considered one of the leading fashion houses in terms of design, quality and brand image, Monique Lhuillier’s boutique in the heart of Melrose Place offers world-class service and a wide selection of her latest jewelry, Readyto-Wear and Bridal collections. Featured on such fashion forward television shows such as Sex and the City and Will & Grace, she is a favorite among many noteworthy celebrities on every important red carpet. Prominently display your exquisite fashion sense by wearing one of these signature Monique Lhuillier ribbon and floral beaded necklaces at your next event, be it breakfast or an evening gala. A. Black ribbon and floral beaded necklace Value: $695.00 Minimum Bid: $300.00 B. Tan ribbon and floral beaded necklace Value: $695.00 Minimum Bid: $300.00 Monique Lhuillier, Los Angeles, California 225. Yes, Yes, Nanette Known for ultra-chic clothes with feminine styling and fine details, Nanette Lepore’s fashionable creations are easy to wear and always in style. Discover this wonderful designer for yourself or add to your already existing collection with a $500 gift certificate to any one of the Nanette Lepore boutiques in New York, Los Angeles, Bal Harbour, Chicago, Las Vegas, Boston, or Chevy Chase. Value: $500.00 Minimum Bid: $250.00 Nanette Lepore, New York, New York 226. Award Winning Oscar Oscar de la Renta, known throughout the world for his sophisticated elegance, trend-setting shapes, quality fabric and workmanship offers this $2,000 gift certificate to be used towards any item in stock from the Oscar de la Renta boutiques in Costa Mesa, on Melrose in Los Angeles, or in Las Vegas. Don’t miss this opportunity to be the main attraction at your next special event. Certificate has restrictions and does not include sale merchandise or alterations. Value: $2,000.00 Minimum Bid: $1,000.00 Oscar de la Renta, Ltd., New York, New York 227. Passion for Paige Get fitted in the best denim designs with this $500 gift package from Paige Premium Denim. Upgrade your denim designs with two pairs of Page Premium Denim or PPD jeans, 4 logo t-shirts, and a Paige scented candle. Explore the inner world of this designer with Paige Adams-Geller’s book, Your Perfect Fit, and a signed poster. You will be anything but blue. Gift certificate for two pairs of jeans is not to exceed $450 and is redeemable only through the Paige store in Beverly Hills. Value: $500.00 Minimum Bid: $250.00 Paige Premium Denim, Culver City, California 228. Bountiful Bridesmaids For that once in a lifetime walk down the aisle, Renee Strauss for the Platinum Bride is providing a $500 gift certificate toward the selection and purchase of three bridesmaid dresses. Adorn your most loyal attendants in a designer ensemble that will beautifully complement the glory of the bride. Lovely bridesmaids may be the only true accessories your bridal ensemble requires. Value of three dresses is not to exceed $500 total, excluding additional charges, if applicable, taxes and shipping. Value: $500.00 Minimum Bid: $250.00 Renee Strauss for the Platinum Bride, Beverly Hills, California FASHION Page 30 229. SAKS Spree This fantastic $1,000 shopping spree at the legendary Saks Fifth Avenue in Beverly Hills is a fashionista’s dream come true. Don’t worry about having to decide where to begin because Saks truly knows styles and trends better than anyone and is staffed with experts to guide you in selecting your best looks. This is an electronic gift card worth $1,000. Take pleasure in this fashion spree day. Value: 1,000.00 Minimum Bid: $500.00 SAKS Fifth Avenue, Beverly Hills, Beverly Hills, California 230. By Design You deserve a dress shirt custom made just for you. Benjamin Straub, founder of G. Pierce Clothing is providing you with an opportunity to acquire a 100% handmade bespoke dress shirt. G. Pierce uses the finest Italian fabrics for their bespoke creations and has made it their mission to have you look your best. G. Pierce will take your measurements and create a perfectly fitting shirt that you will love. Select from hundreds of fabrics to complement your current style, or step out into a new style - a custom crafted one. A. 100% Handmade Bespoke Dress Shirt Value: $200.00 Minimum Bid: $75.00 B. 100% Handmade Bespoke Dress Shirt Value: $200.00 Minimum Bid: $75.00 Benjamin Straub, founder G. Pierce Clothing, Los Angeles, California 231. Fashion Fantasy You and your supremely lucky guest will be in attendance at one of the most coveted experiences during New York Fashion Week 2010. For twenty-five years, Tommy Hilfiger has been a leader in providing classic American fashion in the apparel and home industries. Celebrate this special anniversary with these two tickets to the Tommy Hilfiger Spring 2011 men’s and women’s runway show during Fashion Week, September 9 through 16, 2010 at the Lincoln Center in New York City. After witnessing true fashion inspiration, splurge with a $3,000 gift certificate at the Tommy Hilfiger flagship store on 5th Avenue in NYC. This gift certificate must be used by September 30, 2010. This is a phenomenal fashion opportunity for an once-in-a-lifetime fashion experience. Value: Priceless Minimum Bid: $1,500.00 Tommy Hilfiger, New York, New York 232. Timeless Tory Tory Burch mixes an intrinsic understanding of vintage fashion with bohemian and ethnic details in her designs. This Tory Burch Patchwork Holland satchel in black and tan is meticulously constructed of suede and leather, showcasing a python print, gunmetal hardware and two convenient interior pockets. This is a must have accessory you’ve been searching the fashion pages for. Value: $495.00 Minimum Bid: $200.00 Tory Burch, New York, New York 233. Tory’s Extravaganza Tory Burch draws on her understanding of timeless details and worldly fashion to provide an original look for the style-conscious woman. For those fashionable women that are aware of the trends but do not rely on them, this Tory Burch fashion experience is the life changing style opportunity you have been waiting for. You and 19 of your luckiest fashion forward friends will be hosted at the Tory Burch Los Angeles boutique for an evening of private shopping and cocktails. As the hostess, you may choose to extend a 20% discount to your group or designate a charity to receive a portion of the event’s sales. This is the ultimate spring party and the greatest fashion experience. Value: Priceless Minimum Bid: $500.00 Tory Burch, Los Angeles, California 234. Valentino Presents Hollywood stars, socialites, and fashion icons have made Valentino one of the most sought after couture houses in FASHION Page 31 the world. Indulge your own couture collection with the opportunity to acquire a new Valentino creation with this $2,000 gift certificate that may be used only at the Beverly Hills boutique. Revel in the designs by this remarkable designer as you select a timeless ensemble to add to your wardrobe. Value: $2,000.00 Minimum Bid: $1,000.00 Valentino, Beverly Hills, California 235. Casual Luxury As the ultimate go to design house for men’s swimwear, Vilebrequin embodies the world of casual luxury. Combining the freedom and elegance of the Saint-Tropez spirit, these matching “Father and Son” black swimsuits and salamanders showcase impeccable taste and quality. Not just a matching pair of trunks and sandals, this is a memory waiting to be made with the most important young man in your life. Sizes provided (men’s 30-32 waist, child’s large) are exchangeable for your own sizes. Value: $295.00 Minimum Bid: $125.00 Vilebrequin, Beverly Hills, California 236. Black and White Fashion With a breathtakingly beautiful spring and summer collection, White House Black Market is the perfect choice to replenish your wardrobe needs. Enjoy spending this $250 gift certificate as you shop the modern prints, feminine silhouettes and striking details that adorn the must wear pieces of the season. With everything from casual to bridal, shoes to jewels, every need you may have is about to be met. Value: $250.00 Minimum Bid: $125.00 White House Black Market, Ft. Myer, Florida 237. Lhuillier Accesory In the heart of Melrose Place, the Monique Lhuillier boutique offers you world-class service and a wide selection of her latest Ready-to-Wear and Bridal collections. Display your fashion sense for essentials with this petite but glorious 13.5” x 5/5” Anaconda black clutch with beaded tab at your next evening gala. Value: $2,450.00 Minimum Bid: $1,000.00 Auction Committee 238. Distinctive Design The Dominique Cohen designer collection showcases handcrafted works of art. Their team of artisans takes great pride in discovering innovative ways to enhance each piece. This beautiful large Italian black deerskin slouchy bag with custom hardware will enhance your wardrobe regardless of the season. Distinctive and beautiful accessories are one of the most important elements of a woman’s wardrobe and this is your chance to acquire one. Value: $1,675.00 Minimum Bid: $500.00 Auction Committee 239. Coach Classic Long the innovator in handbag design, the Coach collection offers luxury and glorious style. In sumptuous blue ostrich leather, this large Coach Bleecker Delphine shoulder bag has a 31” adjustable strap, brass hardware, inside zip large pocket and two slip pockets. Certain to be an “it” bag of your collection, now is your chance to capture it. Value: $6,000.00 Minimum Bid: $1,500.00 Auction Committee 240. Cozy Cashmere There is nothing finer than a cashmere scarf to warm you up. Exquisitely crafted in Italy of black cashmere yarn with black Nappa leather scalloped trim, this accessory will always set off your splendid style, regardless of the season. So throw it over your shoulders, tuck it into a coat, or wrap it around your neck, just make sure you leave tonight with this little luxury. Value: $325.00 Minimum Bid: $100.00 Auction Committee FASHION Page 32 241. Tadashi Universe TADASHI is an internationally renowned women’s fashion label that has a loyal following with well-dressed women worldwide. You have an opportunity to own this striking ultramarine draped silk jersey strapless gown from his recently launched Tadashi Shoji signature collection. Tadashi has played a vital role in bringing chic fashion and cutting-edge style to many celebrities and events, and now he brings it to you. Add style to your universe tonight. This gown is a size 4 and is not exchangeable. Value: $810.00 Minimum Bid: $250.00 Auction Committee 242. House of Harlow Already sold out at the Kitson boutique, House of Harlow 1960 is Nicole Richie’s fabulous new jewelry line. With an African and Indian influence present in the designs, it is Nicole’s love of the 60’s and 70’s that inspired her first collection for the young fashionista. Enjoy this selection of headbands, rings, earrings and bracelets featuring fabric, leather, silk strings, chains, rivets, and gold-plated metals. A. House of Harlow 1960 Collection Value: $400.00 Minimum Bid: $250.00 B. House of Harlow 1960 Collection Value: $400.00 Minimum Bid: $200.00 C. House of Harlow 1960 Collection Value: $250.00 Minimum Bid: $125.00 Auction Committee SPORTS SPORTS Page 35 300. Golf Legend 303. The Bar You can hold the world of golf right in the palm of your hand, or put on display your Arnold Palmer autographed copy of his book, The Turning Point, The 54th Amateur Championship of the United States Golf Association. This fantastic item of golf memorabilia is a perfect treat for any golf enthusiast. Value: Priceless Minimum Bid: $50.00 Arnold Palmer Enterprises, Youngstown, Pennsylvania Treat yourself to a series of 10 classes at The Bar Method of L.A. Based on the exercises created by Lotte Berk, the Bar Method is an intense, highly focused one-hour workout that combines yoga, isometrics and orthopedic back exercises into a vigorous routine at the bar on floor mats. These rigorous mind-body exercises strengthen core muscles, improve posture and increase tone and flexibility. Your series includes 10 one-hour classes set to inspiring music. Good at either West Hollywood or West LA locations. Value: $200.00 Minimum Bid: $85.00 Bar Method of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California 301. Cotto v. Forman at Yankee Stadium Yankee Stadium has a lot of boxing history, including a heavyweight title fight. This is an opportunity to witness what may possibly be another historical fight as Miguel Cotto takes on Yuri Foreman at Yankee stadium on June 5, 2010. These 4 tickets guarantee your view of an unbeaten fighter, Forman, and a very hungry fighter with something to prove, Cotto. This is sure to be an entertaining match at a memorable venue that you and your sports loving friends do not want to miss. Seat locations will not be determined until late April 2010. Value: Priceless Minimum Bid: $2,500.00 Lovee Arum, Las Vegas, Nevada 302. Rookie Winner Mark Sanchez, the starting quarterback for the NY Jets, is one of only four rookie quarterbacks in NFL history to win his first playoff game. This former USC Trojan has been honored as Player of the Year, All-American Honorable Mention and was a first round NFL draft pick. This is your chance to add this signed green Sanchez football jersey to your sports memorabilia connection. Value: Priceless Minimum Bid: $200.00 Athletes First, Jordan Cohen and Andrew Kessler, Irvine, California 304. Pilates Panache Fitness fanatics everywhere are turning to Pilates to get their body into picture perfect form. Celebrated private Pilates instructor Veronica Caudillo will treat you to six private lessons in your home or meet you at a studio in the Los Angeles area. Pilates, a series of exercises designed to strengthen, lengthen and isolate all parts of the body without building mass bulk, is great for centering and perfecting your body. Value: $750.00 Minimum Bid: $325.00 Veronica Caudillo, Malibu, California 305. LA Blue You will feel like you are part of the game with these two field level tickets to a Los Angeles Dodger game on June 13, 2010. Your seats are numbers 3 and 4 in section 28FD, row C. With the included parking pass, all that is missing is your mitt, just in case a fly ball comes your way. Don’t just witness the action, be a part of it at Dodger Stadium. Value: $1,800.00 Minimum Bid: $800.00 Dina Cohen, Esq. Littler Mendelson P.C., Los Angeles, California SPORTS Page 36 306. Wellness and Fitness Revamp Known world wide as a fitness expert, Elio Samame has generated amazing results for people when other diets and exercise programs have ceased to work. This certificate entitles you to: one consultation with Elio Samame himself, two one-on-one personal training sessions with an expert trainer, a two-week gym membership, and a consultation with a Physical Therapist. You will be back on track after these two wellness weeks at Elios Fitness. Expires 60 days from May 7, 2010 and is non-transferable. A. Elios Fitness Certificate Value: $500.00 Minimum Bid: $200.00 B. Elios Fitness Certificate Value: $500.00 Minimum Bid: $200.00 Elios Fitness for Success, West Los Angeles, California 307. Whole Body Being Firm Body Evolution, located in the heart of Los Angeles, combines a holistic health approach with state of the art fitness equipment for total body and mind rejuvenation. Experience a FBE Spa Holistic Health and Fitness day with a gift certificate good for the following treatments: one Whole Body Vibrations exercise session, pneumatic compression, lymphatic massage and infrared jade stone sauna treatment. Feel the rejuvenation of your overall well-being. A. FBE Spa Holistic Health and Fitness Day Certificate Value: $150.00 Minimum Bid: $60.00 B. FBE Spa Holistic Health and Fitness Day Certificate Value: $150.00 Minimum Bid: $60.00 C. FBE Spa Holistic Health and Fitness Day Certificate Value: $150.00 Minimum Bid: $60.00 Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, Del Mar, California 308. Krav Maga Focus Self Defense Fitness will get your body in top condition utilizing key elements from Krav Maga, the official defensive tactics system of the Israeli Defense Force. Take advantage of this one-year membership and discover their CrossFit workout, a functional fitness program featuring high intensity workouts, designed to fit your ability. Value: $2,069.00 Minimum Bid: $900.00 Focus Self Defense Fitness, Culver City, California 309. Legendary Kobe Autographed by legendary Laker Kobe Bryant, this handsomely framed limited edition 8x10 photograph has the limited edition number engraved into the matting. This item is sure to be the highlight of your collection as Kobe is definitely a highlight in the game of basketball. Value: $795.00 Minimum Bid: $300.00 HF Services Inc., Henry Fong, West Palm Beach, Florida 310. Lakers Legends The Lakers name is synonymous with great basketball. Continuously pulling in some of the highest rankings on the court and in sports television history, this basketball team is truly legendary. This is your opportunity to own a part of basketball greatness with a signed, framed and matted Laker Team photograph. Value: $2,250.00 Minimum Bid: $850.00 HF Services Inc., Henry Fong, West Palm Beach, Florida 311. Batter Up New York Yankees superstar, Derek Jeter, has personally autographed this 8”x 10” photograph. The number two is engraved into the matting to showcase which limited edition you may add to your collection. Beautifully framed with complementary photos, this piece of baseball history is ready to hang proudly on your wall. Value: $795.00 Minimum Bid: $300.00 HF Services Inc., Henry Fong, West Palm Beach, Florida SPORTS Page 37 312. Golfing Legends 315. Favre Favorite Here is your opportunity to own a piece of both the moment and the legendary men who made it happen. Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson, two of the greatest players the game of golf has ever seen, signed this Masters green jacket ceremony photo that captured a personal best moment for each of them. Surrounded by other famous photos, this unique sports memorabilia piece bears witness to the impact these two greats have had on this game and will have on the value of your collection. Value: $795.00 Minimum Bid: $300.00 HF Services Inc., Henry Fong, West Palm Beach, Florida This signed 8” x 10” framed and matted photo with the Vikings logo represents not only a spectacular time in sports, but also a pivotal time in the life of three time NFL MVP Brett Favre. As a 19-year veteran, Favre is widely considered to be one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time. This beautiful display piece is ready to be one of the greatest in your collection. Value: $425.00 Minimum Bid: $200.00 HF Services Inc., Henry Fong, West Palm Beach, Florida 313. Running Rice Jerry Rice will always be remembered for the excitement and intensity he brought to the sport of football. Regarded as the greatest wide receiver in the NFL, this 2010 Hall of Fame signed football by Rice is your opportunity to receive a piece of sports history that will bring fame to your own memorabilia collection. Value: $650.00 Minimum Bid: $300.00 HF Services Inc., Henry Fong, West Palm Beach, Florida 314. Super Bowl After more than 40 years of hosting many Super Bowl games but never winning one, the New Orleans Saints finally succeeded. With victory over the heavily favored Indianapolis Colts, history was made and Louisiana’s Drew Brees and Reggie Bush became kings of the NFL. This display collage includes a signed 8”x10” photo as well as Super Bowl tickets, professionally matted and beautifully framed. Value: $725.00 Minimum Bid: $300.00 HF Services Inc., Henry Fong, West Palm Beach, Florida 316. The Champs Muhammad Ali could jab, move and flutter like no one else in boxing history. He was a force to be reckoned with both in and out of the ring. George Foreman is ranked as one of the greatest punchers of all time and became the oldest man ever to become heavyweight-boxing champion of the world at age 45. Now you have an opportunity to bring the greatest home, to inspire you and to delight your friends. This signed 8”x10” photo is beautifully matted and framed and is destined to become one of your most prized possessions. Value: $650.00 Minimum Bid: $250.00 HF Services Inc., Henry Fong, West Palm Beach, Florida 317. Timely Steel Ben Roethlisberger and Terry Bradshaw are the two greatest quarterbacks in Steelers history. Ben became the youngest Super Bowl–winning quarterback in NFL history while in his time, Terry was the first quarterback to win four Super Bowl titles. Both have led the Steelers to victory and are leading you to this handsomely framed and matted set of signed photos for your sports memorabilia collection. Touchdown. Value: $850.00 Minimum Bid: $400.00 HF Services Inc., Henry Fong, West Palm Beach, Florida SPORTS Page 38 318. Left is Right A. Two Women’s Final Tickets Sandy Koufax is known as being the best American lefthanded pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Dodgers his entire career and was elected as the youngest player ever into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1972. Heavily awarded as a player, Koufax is one of baseballs legendary greats. This deluxe-signed piece that includes memorable moments is beautifully framed and matted and ready to be showcased and admired. Value: $425.00 Minimum Bid: $200.00 HF Services Inc., Henry Fong, West Palm Beach, Florida 321. YAS Fitness 319. Houston, We Have a Baseball Team Major League Baseball fans, this is your opportunity to see the oft-talked about and revered team, the Houston Astros. Perhaps you have always wanted to go to their home stadium, perhaps your kid has, or perhaps it is just one of those opportunities that a sports fan cannot pass up. Whatever the reason, these 4 tickets to a Houston Astros game during the 2010 season in section 118, row 22, and seats 21 through 24 are your reason to go now. Texas, here we come! Game date to be determined between winner and Jonathan Hyman based on availability. Value: $200.00 Minimum Bid: $100.00 Jonathan M. Hyman, Looper Reed & McGraw, P.C., Houston, Texas 320. Center Court at Wimbledon Spend a day or two in England enjoying strawberries and cream and watching the matches of the most famous tennis tournament in the world at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships. Two extremely hard-to-get seats for the women’s finals on Saturday July 3, 2010 and two for the men’s finals on Sunday July 4, 2010 in England await you and a guest. You can watch every stroke leading up to that final match point. Don’t miss this amazing once-in-alifetime opportunity to be a guest at center court viewing the most famous tennis tournament in the world. Value: Priceless Minimum Bid: $1,000.00 B. Two Men’s Final Tickets Value: Priceless Minimum Bid: $1,000.00 Anne and Franklin Johnson, Los Angeles, California Welcome yourself for 6 months of all access at YAS Fitness, a world-class fitness center in Venice, Silver Lake or East Costa Mesa. With highly skilled trainers, state-of-the-art equipment, this is definitely the environment you need to sculpt your ultimate body. Indulge in this unparalleled fitness experience that will restore your body, mind and spirit. Your choice of YAS location is our to you gift as well. Value: $990.00 Minimum Bid: $450.00 Kimberly Fowler, Los Angeles, California 322. Cavalier Size After winning their first Eastern Conference Championship in 2007 the Cleveland Cavaliers have picked up a steady momentum. With basketball all stars such as LeBron James, Shaquille O’Neil and newly added Antawn Jamison, the Cleveland Cavaliers are becoming a NBA force. These autographed shoes are a unique and rare addition to a sports memorabilia collection. Catch them while you can. Value: Priceless Minimum Bid: $200.00 Zydrunas Ilgaukas, Avon Lake, Ohio 323. Aloha Golf Located on Maui’s northwest shore, the pristine Kapalua Resort stretches from emerald mountain peaks to the edge of the glistening Pacific Ocean. Featuring two world-class golf courses to choose from, this exceptional opportunity offered by The Kapalua Land Company is for the true golf lover who dreams of teeing up in Hawaii. You and your fortunate guest will enjoy a round of golf, including a cart, at your choice of golf course at the Kapalua Resort. Enjoy the breathtaking views as you sink your putt. Valid SPORTS Page 39 through December 19, 2010. Value: $600.00 Minimum Bid: 225.00 The Kapalua Land Company, Ltd., Lahaina, Hawaii 324. MMA Experience Train with Olympic silver medalist and MMA icon Matt “The Law” Lindland at his state of the art facility, Team Quest, in Tualatin, Oregon. This exclusive 3-day all access membership includes 2 private lessons with Matt Lindland and access to classes in the following disciplines: Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Kickboxing, FIT, submission wrestling and MMA. In addition, you will receive this amazing Team Quest MMA Pro gear package to ensure your preparation: 10oz boxing gloves, MMA glove, shin guards, Team Quest t-shirt, rash guard and shorts; and a mouthpiece. This is an opportunity to experience and embody for yourself the Team Quest principles of humility, perseverance and sportsmanship. Value: Priceless Minimum Bid: $1,000.00 Matt Lindland and Team Quest, Tualatin, Oregon 325. Kobe! Kobe! If you missed the legend unfold this season, don’t miss an opportunity to own a piece of basketball history — a Kobe Bryant autographed Spalding All-Conference basketball. One of the most amazing players ever to grace the hardcourt, and a beloved Los Angeles Laker, this item is sure to be the highlight of your sports collection. Certificate of authenticity included. Value: Priceless Minimum Bid: $250.00 Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles, California 326. Awesome Odom With his amazing ball handling skills, towering height, surprising quickness and sheer strength, Lamar Odom is a force to be reckoned with on the hard-court. As a strong and smart player, Odom has enraptured Lakers fans and basketball fans across the nation. Autographed by Odom, this jersey is a sports collector’s dream and this authentic Spalding All-Conference basketball autographed by Odom puts the swish in your game. Certificates of authenticity included. A. Lamar Odom Autographed Jersey Value: Priceless Minimum Bid: $250.00 B. Lamar Odom Autographed Ball Value: Priceless Minimum Bid: $250.00 Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles, California 327. D-E-R-E-K! Feel the “swish” when you hold this sensational authentic Spalding All-Conference basketball autographed by Derek Fisher and feel the power if you dare to don this autographed Fisher jersey. Whether you are a loyal Lakers fan, or just a fan of the spectacular game this player delivers, you’re going to love these treasured mementos. Don’t hesitate, jump at this opportunity to bring home a winner. Certificates of authenticity included. A. Derek Fisher Autographed Jersey Value: Priceless Minimum Bid: $250.00 B. Derek Fisher Autographed Basketball Value: Priceless Minimum Bid: $250.00 Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles, California 328. Gasol Time Your collection will be that much closer to completion with these fine sports memorabilia additions. Signed by Pau Gasol, one of the highest scoring Lakers, this authentic Spalding All-Conference basketball and this autographed Gasol jersey are individually and together reason enough to enter the game and finish off this bid. A certificate of authenticity is included with each item. A. Pau Gasol Autographed Basketball Value: Priceless Minimum Bid: $250.00 B. Pau Gasol Autographed Jersey Value: Priceless Minimum Bid: $250.00 Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles, California SPORTS Page 40 329. Go Rockies Baseball is America’s favorite pastime, and you and three friends are going to be part of the fun in the 2010 season with four tickets to the ballpark. Join the crowd, enjoy the food, and cheer the sensational Colorado Rockies during the 2010-2011 season with four tickets to a home game. Date of game is to be determined. Value: $2,500.00 Minimum Bid: $1,000.00 Jimmy Lustig and the HC Companies, Denver, Colorado 330. Golden Nuggets Dribble down to a spectacular Denver Nuggets home game during the upcoming 2010-2011 basketball season. With four seats you and your friends will be able to catch all the slam-dunk action. This is sure to be a great time spent with your basketball buddies. Date of game is to be determined. Value: $2,500.00 Minimum Bid: $1,000.00 Jimmy Lustig and the HC Companies, Denver, Colorado 331. Buckin’ Broncos Here’s your chance for you and three friends to see the exciting Denver Broncos, a team that plans to dominate in 2010 and 2011. View the action up close with four excellent seats to a spectacular home game during the Broncos 20102011 season. This is the ultimate entertainment for avid Broncos fans. Date of game is to be determined. Value: $2,500.00 Minimum Bid: $1,000.00 Jimmy Lustig and the HC Companies, Denver, Colorado 332. Golden Skates by Lysacek Stand and give an ovation for these figure skates donated by the U.S. Men’s figure skating Olympic Gold Medalist, Evan Lysacek. Making the most difficult moves on ice look effortless and elegant, Lysacek is also the 2009 World Champion. Signed by Lysacek, these winning figure skates are a very cool addition to any sports collection. Value: Priceless Minimum Bid: $400.00 Evan Lysacek and Amanda Harlib, West Hollywood, California 333. Clippers At Home Root for the home team as you and a basketball loving partner enjoy these tickets to a Los Angeles Clippers home game at the Staples Center. Constant action and excitement abound when this team takes the floor. Come and experience it for yourself during the 2010 – 2011 season. Your seats will be number 6 and 7 in section 116, row B. The date of your chosen game will be mutually agreed upon by you and the donor. Value: $380.00 Minimum Bid: $150.00 Joyce Rey, Los Angeles, California 334. Lakers – VIP Style You’re going to love these Lakers tickets. You and three of your lucky sports fan friends will be front and center for all of the action. With valet parking and four of the best seats in the house, this is the way the stars watch a Lakers game. Come and cheer for your team in style. Game to be mutually agreed upon. Value: $1,000.00 Minimum Bid: $500.00 Ken Rickel, Los Angeles, California 335. Keith Rivers Ball As one of the most highly decorated and heavily recruited young football players to enter into the 2008 NFL draft, Keith Rivers, now playing for the Cincinnati Bengals, is a NFL linebacker worth watching. This football, signed by Rivers, would make an excellent addition to any sports collection and may just earn you an award for best offensive move made by a sports collector in recent history. Value: Priceless Minimum Bid: $250.00 Keith Rivers, Beverly Hills, California SPORTS Page 41 336. Tennis Today 339. I’m Free Falling, Baby Brush up on your tennis game with three tennis lessons taught by professional tennis instructor, Rodolfo Rodriguez. Rodolfo is highly skilled at developing talent, is a USPTA certified instructor and his client list includes Steven Spielberg, Christie Brinkley and Alec Baldwin. Currently teaching in La Jolla and Rancho Santa Fe in San Diego, this is a unique opportunity for any tennis lover. Value: $300.00 Minimum Bid: $125.00 Rodolfo Rodriguez, San Diego, California Skydive Santa Barbara is offering this marvelous opportunity to sightsee from a truly unique perspective. Take an airplane flight 10,500 feet over beautiful Santa Barbara County and jump. On this tandem skydiving trip, you’ll have the unparalleled experience of free falling, then opening your chute to glide the rest of the way down. It’s an invigorating, exciting and unbelievable journey. Special restrictions apply to persons over 200lbs. Must be over 18 years old and in good health. Value: $199.00 Minimum Bid: $80.00 Skydive Santa Barbara, Lompoc, California 337. Family Tennis Prodigy? You and your little tennis prodigy can brush up on your tennis games with this valuable instruction package from USPTA Certified professional, Rodolfo Rodriguez. Two private tennis lessons for an adult and two USPTA little lessons for your darling tennis lover are taught by professional tennis instructor, Rodolfo Rodriguez. Rodolfo is highly skilled at developing talent in adults and encouraging kids to learn the game while developing a healthy lifestyle. Little lessons are based on age and ability. Currently teaching in La Jolla and Rancho Santa Fe in San Diego, this is a unique opportunity to improve your tennis skills. Value: $500.00 Minimum Bid: $200.00 Rodolfo Rodriguez, San Diego, California 338. Running Rams This autographed jersey by St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson makes a fine addition to any sports memorabilia collection. With the possibility of being the highest paid running back in NFL, this opportunity for a Jackson collectible increasing the value of your collection is a definite possibility as well. Value: Priceless Minimum Bid: $250.00 Chip and Kathleen Rosenbloom, St. Louis, Missouri 340. Angel Days Finally take three of your dearest sports friends out to the ballgame to see the Los Angeles Angels with these four tickets to a 2010 MLB season home game, including parking, at Angel stadium. You and your favorite baseball fan friends will have an enviable view of all of the action at this mutually agreed upon game date, which is subject to availability. Value: $300.00 Minimum Bid: $150.00 Ticketmaster, Los Angeles, California 341. Baseball Up Close! Get an up close and personal look at the exciting Los Angeles Dodgers with four tickets to a home game, including parking, during the 2010 MLB season. You’ll have a sensational view of all of the action at this mutually agreed upon game date, which is subject to availability. Value: $310.00 Minimum Bid: $150.00 Ticketmaster, Los Angeles, California SPORTS Page 42 342. Golf Great 345. Yoga Calm With more career major tournament wins than any other golfer, Tiger Woods remains today the number one ranked golfer in the world. Feel the thrill of victory and get closer than ever before to this golf legend by adding a handsome autographed photo of Woods to your collection. Tiger’s signature is guaranteed authentic through Upper Deck’s patented five-step authentication process. Value: $200.00 Minimum Bid: $100.00 Upper Deck, Carlsbad, California Be kind to yourself. Go slow and enjoy the many postures of this exercise, which are thought to lead to profound understanding or insight into the nature of your existence. This certificate is good for six months of unlimited yoga at any Yoga Works studio and may just transform each day, and quite possible your exercise practice. Say, “Ohm.” Value: $650.00 Minimum Bid: $300.00 Yoga Works, Santa Monica, California 343. Dance Your Way To Fitness This class titled, Cardio Ballroom, taught by former Dancing With the Stars dancer Louis Van Amstel offers especially intense dance workouts. Van Amstel came up with this amazing aerobic fat-burning concept. Structured like an aerobics class Van Amstel leads this high-energy, hour long workout that is a fun way to lose weight – because you’re not really here for a fitness class, you’re here to dance. Come and join the fun with a 10-class package and dance your way to health. Value: $185.00 Minimum Bid: $100.00 Louis Van Amstel, Sherman Oaks, California 344. How’s Your Form? Sharpen your tennis skills with two one-hour private tennis lessons with Mark Witsken, one of Los Angeles’ top professionals. Take advantage of this great opportunity to work on form, endurance, strength, and strategy with one of the best instructors the game of tennis has to offer. These lessons will be conducted in Brentwood, Playa del Rey, or other mutually agreed upon tennis court location. Value: $240.00 Minimum Bid: $90.00 Mark Witsken, Los Angeles, California 346. To the Beach They have been called “the greatest beach volleyball team of all time.” Misty May-Treanor and Kerry Walsh have won more tournaments than any other female team players and were the gold medalists in beach volleyball at both the 2004 and 2008 Summer Olympics. This is your opportunity to spike a good one and go home with a signed photo surrounded by complementary pictures, all beautifully matted and framed. Value: Priceless Minimum Bid: $100.00 Auction Committee 347. Left Handed Barry Zito is a left-handed starting pitcher for the San Francisco Giants Major League Baseball team. He previously played seven seasons with the Oakland Athletics where he won the 2002 American League Cy Young Award and made three All-Star game rosters. Known for his idiosyncrasies and his offbeat personality, Zito is a baseball great, and now is your chance to add some greatness to your sports collection with this autographed baseball glove. Value: Priceless Minimum Bid: $350.00 Auction Committee SPORTS Page 43 348. Finish Time Your collection will be that much closer to completion with this fine sports memorabilia addition. Signed by Pau Gasol, one of the highest scoring newcomers to the Lakers, this authentic Spalding All-Conference basketball is a reason to finish off this bid. A certificate of authenticity is included. Value: Priceless Minimum Bid: $250.00 Auction Committee 349. Fine Contributor One of the greatest quarterbacks in football history, Dan Marino, has used his legendary hand to personally autograph this 11x14 charcoal lithograph for you to display in one beautiful frame. From east to west and generation after generation, he will always be remembered for his contributions to the game. Value: Priceless Minimum Bid: $150.00 Auction Committee SPORTS Page 44 THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT Page 47 400. Simpsons Signed These two 8”x10” color poster placards feature the infamous child start, Bart Simpson from the hit TV show, The Simpsons. Each is personally autographed by Matt Groening and features additional drawings or doodles by Matt as well. Matt Groening is the creator of the everpopular television series, The Simpsons, and has won nine Prime Time Emmys for his work on the show. He now offers you a chance to win a collectible piece of television memorabilia — watch it, and win it — The Simpsons. A. Simpsons Placard Value: Priceless Minimum Bid: $100.00 Value: Priceless Minimum Bid: $100.00 Lisette Ackerberg and Matt Groening, Los Angeles, California B. Simpsons Placard 401. Fly Me to the Moon Take flight with this priceless package. This legendary US astronaut Buzz Aldrin has a new biography out, Magnificent Desolation, which will take you on a most enjoyable journey. The Spaceflight picture coffee table book, autographed visor, photo and signed Buzz Aldrin bobble head doll all will allow you to relive an inspiring moment in history as you review this historic astronaut’s accomplishments. Value: Priceless Minimum Bid: $250.00 Buzz Aldrin, Beverly Hills, California 402. Act Up If you have ever dreamed of improving your performance in life or on screen, this is the class for you. This acting technique class allows you to explore the many facets of your personality and your talent through improv, scenes, poetry, and monologues. Former students of this class include: Tobey Maguire, Naomi Watts, Benecio del Toro and Salma Hayek. Your class will be taught by Janet Alhanti and will run for 20 weeks, dates to be determined. All the world is a stage. Value: $2,000.00 Minimum Bid: $750.00 Janet Alhanti, Los Angeles, California 403. Music Pioneer Les Paul is truly a musical pioneer and one of a handful of artists with a permanent, stand-alone exhibit in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. This is truly a legendary opportunity for you to add this icon of music to your collection with this handsomely framed black and white photograph of Les Paul playing the electric guitar, an instrument he was a pioneer in developing. Value: Priceless Minimum Bid: $100.00 Anonymous 404. Hannah Montana’s Guitar Miley Cyrus became an overnight sensation when she was cast alongside her famous dad, Billy Ray Cyrus, in the smash hit TV show, Hannah Montana. The first soundtrack from the show included eight songs sung by Miley, which pushed her right to the top of the charts. This is your chance to make a child’s dream come true - or your own with Miley Cyrus’ autograph on this black and white Fender guitar. Her successful concert tour and Top 40 albums guarantee you will be bidding on a piece of music history. Value: Priceless Minimum Bid: $1,000.00 Anonymous THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT Page 48 405. Blues Brothers Banquet 408. Desperate VIP Get your evening started with dinner and a rock show for four seated at Dan and Donna Aykroyd’s private table at the legendary House of Blues. This is an award winning, oneof-a-kind live music show and dining extravaganza. You and your 3 guests will enjoy delectable cuisine and tickets to one of the hottest bands following your dinner. This offer is valid at the House of Blues Sunset Strip. Dinner is included, gratuities and alcohol are not. Value: Priceless Minimum Bid: $125.00 Dan and Donna Aykroyd, Los Angeles, California Live out your dramatic daydreams with this Desperate Housewives set tour. Your visit to the set of this hit series will allow you to walk among the women you both root for and envy. A true television spectacular, your Desperate Housewives experience will be an adventure to remember. This certificate is good for access on a mutually agreed upon date during the 2011 season, which has a tentative schedule of Monday through Friday from 10:30am until 11:30am, with production going through the end of April on location on the Universal lot. Tour does not include a meet and greet with cast members. Value: Priceless Minimum Bid: $300.00 Desperate Housewives, Los Angeles, California 406. Magical Moments The Magic Castle in Hollywood is the world’s most famous private club for magicians and magic enthusiasts. You and three of your best friends will meet magician Erin Chick ,who will give you a rare guided tour. Spend the rest of the evening exploring all the shows the Magic Castle has to offer. Parking, food and drinks are not included. Date and time based on mutual availability between the winning bidder and Erin Chick. This certificate is for admission and cover charge only. Dinner reservations are required and all in your party must be over twenty-one years of age. Value: Priceless Minimum Bid: $200.00 Erin Chick, The Magic Castle, Hollywood, California 407. Movies Galore Movie buffs take note. The Metropolitan Theatres Corporation is offering a one-season pass that will accommodate you and a guest for all the latest films through December 31, 2010. Honored at their theatres located in Santa Barbara, Goleta, Carpinteria, Aspen, and Whistler, Canada, this is a perfect gift to ensure a year of unforgettable entertainment. Value: $500.00 Minimum Bid: $225.00 Bruce and David Corwin, Metropolitan Theatres Corporation, Los Angeles, California 409. A Better Voice Award winning singer, songwriter and Broadway star, Debbie Gibson, will personally instruct one fortunate singer for one hour on how to sing and hit the right chords. The “Original Pop Princess” has turned her passion to mentoring and fostering young performers. Who in your life is ready to become a Gibson girl? Value: Priceless Minimum Bid: $500.00 Debbie Gibson, West Hollywood, California 410. Wonderful Alice Alice in Wonderland, the movie sensation directed by Tim Burton and starring Johnny Depp as The Mad Hatter and Mia Wasikowsca as Alice, is filled with allusions and illusions to tell the story of what happens to Alice after she falls down a rabbit hole into a fantasy world populated by peculiar creatures. This autographed poster, signed by Depp and Waskiowstea, is a fine addition to your movie memorabilia collection. Value: Priceless Minimum Bid: $100.00 H&M ThinkLatino, West Hollywood, California THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT Page 49 411. Universal Home 414. Totally Taylor H&M ThinkLatino is a boutique public relations and marketing firm with expertise in reaching diverse consumer segments. With this gift basket they will be reaching you and your guest for several fun filled movie date nights. They have generously donated an amazing package of films that are great for date nights and include: Couples Retreat, Inglourious Bastards, Funny People, Frost Nixon and Public Enemies. Pop some corn, get comfortable, and enjoy. Value: $100.00 Minimum Bid: $50.00 H&M ThinkLatino, West Hollywood, California Taylor Swift is an American country pop singer-songwriter and actress who recently won the 2010 Grammy Award for Album of the Year. As the top selling digital artist in music history, she is also one of the most powerful celebrities as ranked by Forbes. This is your opportunity to capture the value this young lady would bring to your personal entertainment collection. Beautifully framed and matted, these photos, including a signed 8x10, are only for the one who is, as Swift sings, fearless. Value: $395.00 Minimum Bid: $150.00 HF Services Inc., Henry Fong, West Palm Beach, Florida 412. Enduring Success Quite possibly one of the most successful literary and movie titles to cross not only generations but also genders and cultures around the world, Harry Potter is a true phenomenon. With their immense popularity, critical acclaim and commercial success worldwide, this is a story that simply must be known. Sets 1 through 6 of the entire Harry Potter series released to date, including the most recent release, Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince, ensure a memorable marathon movie session. Be sure to pop plenty of corn. Value: $150.00 Minimum Bid: $70.00 Heyday Films, Los Angeles, California 413. Twilight Time From a best selling book to a blockbuster movie, the Twilight phenomenon has taken the world by storm. Capture a part of this movement with this Twilight New Moon collage of photos. Signed by the films stars, Kristen Stewart, Robert Patinson, Taylor Lautner, Peter Facinelli, Ashley Greene, Nikki Reed, Jackson Rathbone, Kellan Lutz and Elizabeth Reaser, you may now claim for your own collection a piece of this modern-day love story between a teenage girl and a vampire. Value: $650.00 Minimum Bid: $300.00 HF Services Inc., Henry Fong, West Palm Beach, Florida 415. Blues Membership For the ultimate House of Blues fan, this one-year individual standard Foundation Room membership includes all one needs to truly feel a part of the magic at the House of Blues. This membership grants one person: complimentary valet parking at the House of Blues Sunset Strip; access to VIP pre-sale tickets; members’ only seating for concerts at House of Blues nationwide; and access to all Foundation Rooms nationwide with a lounge and restaurant for you to enjoy. The Foundation Room provides a truly unique setting for entertaining with a fireside lounge, sacred prayer rooms, skyline views, elegant dining, and live entertainment. This is a perfect time to join the House of Blues. This membership expires August 1, 2010. Value: $2,250.00 Minimum Bid: $1,000.00 House of Blues Sunset Strip, West Hollywood, California 416. Brothers Galore Honor Society is a pop rock band whose debut album, Fashionably Late was a smashing success. These two tickets are your chance to meet and greet the brothers after you and your lucky guest attend an Honor Society concert on their 2010 Tour, dates of which are to be determined. This is an opportunity of lifetime for a young fan or for any music lover. Value: Priceless Minimum Bid: $350.00 Jonas Group, Hollywood, California THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT Page 50 417. Jonas Package 420. Dave’s Guest List There may be screaming fans following them everywhere they go, but this is your opportunity to bring a bit of them home to your favorite young fan. This autographed headshot of the Jonas Brothers with Demi Lovato and autographed 2009 Jonas Brothers tour book is a dream collectors item for many a young music aficionado. Known for their wholesome, family-friendly image, these two collectable items will be known for their “total awesomeness”. Value: Priceless Minimum Bid: $100.00 Jonas Group, Hollywood, California You and one lucky guest will experience David Letterman up close and personal with two VIP tickets on Dave’s personal guest list for a taping of The Late Show With David Letterman. While waiting for that exciting event to take place, you can feel a part of the magic while wearing this Late Night sweatshirt and baseball cap or while drinking your cup of joe out of a Late Night mug. Don’t be late. The show typically tapes in the afternoons, Monday through Thursday at the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City. Value: Priceless Minimum Bid: $200.00 David Letterman, New York, New York 418. Electrifying Avril 421. A Refined Respite Avril Lavigne is a girl who knows what she wants and knows how to get it. Embody this quality as you bid on this very special Fender guitar that Avril will use to play on stage during her concert at the Race to Erase MS 2010 event. Capturing the spirit of fun and mixing it with gutsy guitar riffs and a rebellious rock ‘ n’ roll attitude, Avril is the girl of the evening. Signed by Avril Lavigne, this guitar may be just what you need to put a punk rock twist in your life. Value: Priceless Minimum Bid: $1,000.00 Avril Lavigne, New York, New York The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) is the largest art museum in the western United States and will be home to three major and diverse exhibitions in October 2010 to showcase the new Resnick Pavilion. See all three exhibitions at a time that is convenient for you with these 4 VIP tickets. Relax at the Pentimento on the Plaza restaurant with this $100 gift certificate before or after your viewing of fine works by renowned artists,. An adventurous day full of culture and cuisine awaits. Value: $300.00 Minimum Bid: $150.00 Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), Los Angeles, California 419. VIP Avril Four VIP tickets to Avril Lavigne’s 2010 concert tour and four backstage passes for a meet and greet after the concert await you and your luckiest music loving friends. As an extraordinary artist who is currently one of the top-selling artists in the United States and a true cultural phenomenon in both the fashion and music industries, you will know what it’s like to have her “Under My Skin.” Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get up close and personal with Ms. Lavigne. Value: Priceless Minimum Bid: $1,000.00 Avril Lavigne, New York, New York 422. Sax Legend Kenny G started playing the saxophone when he was just 10 years old and went on to become one of the highest selling recording artists in America. This Grammy winning artist took his passion to a next level by creating his own line of saxophones, aptly called Kenny G Saxophones. For a music collector or aficionado, this silver saxophone from Kenny’s own line, autographed by Kenny G himself, is a must have signature piece for any collection. Value: Priceless Minimum Bid: $500.00 Lyndie and Kenny G, Los Angeles, California THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT Page 51 423. Marley Mania 426. Emmy Swag Bob Marley is the most widely known performer of reggae music who helped spread both the Jamaican and Rastafarian music movement into popular culture. This gift basket is filled with Marley music memorabilia sure to make you a number one fan. Included are: a Bob Marley watch, keychain, beverage glass set, blanket, notebooks, stickers, pillow, youth t-shirt, mini lava lamp, a men’s t-shirt, two ladies t-shirts, and a PSP music video of “Legend”. As if that were not enough, also included are 2 signed Ziggy Marley CD’s from the four time Grammy-winning Jamaican musician and leader of the band Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers. This is your time to rock on, Mon! Value: Priceless Minimum Bid: $350.00 The Marley Family, Beverly Hills, California Gifting with a cause makes all the celebrities smile at Platinum Publicity’s Gift Lounge for the September 2010 Emmy Awards. Experience for yourself along with one of your dearest, most entertaining and charity minded friends the finest companies that donate their goods to celebrities for a cause. Your VIP treatment will be an event to remember as you scoop up amazing gifts and possibly meet those celebrities you watch week after week. Value: Priceless Minimum Bid: $1,000.00 Platinum Publicity, Los Angeles, California 424. On Tour A gift certificate of paramount importance can only truly come from one place, Paramount Pictures. Four VIP Tour tickets are yours for the bidding this evening. You and three guests are invited to an exclusive, privately arranged tour of the studio where you will experience an exciting behind the scenes look at the most famous motion picture/television production facility in Hollywood. The tour is restricted to those 12 years of age and older. Value: $140.00 Minimum Bid: $70.00 Paramount Pictures, Hollywood, California 425. Oscar Lounging Send out a special invitation to your dearest entertainment loving friend as they will be accompanying you to the very exclusive Platinum Publicity VIP Gift Lounge to celebrate the Oscar nominees in March 2011. This event will take place in an exclusive undisclosed location and may feature amazing and breathtaking gifts such as electronics, jewelry, wines/liquors, luggage, make-up, handbags, clothing, cologne, shoes, digital cameras, spa packages and much more. And you thought it was all about the gold statue. Value: Priceless Minimum Bid: $1,000.00 Platinum Publicity, Los Angeles, California 427. Teen Choice Awards Gifts The VIP treatment is yours to experience at the Platinum Publicity Celebrity Gift Lounge honoring the nominees for the 2010 Teen Choice Awards in August. You and an extremely lucky friend will be indulged in the best gifts that Hollywood has to offer the teen elite as you meander about this exclusive invite only charity event. Come and see how teen celebrities celebrate and embrace a charitable cause during awards season. Value: Priceless Minimum Bid: $1,000.00 Platinum Publicity, Los Angeles, California 428. MTV VIP GIFT Platinum Publicity’s VIP Gift Lounge in celebration of the MTV Movie Awards will take place in June 2010 and you and one of your rockin’ friends will be in attendance. The lounge raises money for an as yet undecided charity as merchants display and gift their goods to VIP’s and invited guests only. Now is your chance to get on this exclusive list, just sign your name on the bid sheet below. Value: Priceless Minimum Bid: $1,000.00 Platinum Publicity, Los Angeles, California THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT Page 52 429. Golden Gifts You plus one are invited to Platinum Publicity’s Golden Globe gifting suite in January 2011. This VIP lounge showcases goodies that are placed in celebrity gift bags. Only the A-List has access to the Golden Globe gifting suite, a list that you are now on. Much more valuable than gold, this is a charitable memory that you are creating, and that you may hold on to forever. Value: Priceless Minimum Bid: $750.00 Platinum Publicity, Los Angeles, California 430. Kids’ Choice Gifts Experience the VIP treatment at Melanie Segal’s Celebrity Gift Lounge honoring the nominees for the 2011 Kids’ Choice Awards in March. You and one crazy fortunate friend will be indulged in the best gifts that Hollywood has to offer it’s young elite as you giddily wander through this exclusive invite only charity event. Come and see where celebrities celebrate a cause before the awards show. Value: Priceless Minimum Bid: $1,000.00 Platinum Publicity, Los Angeles, California 431. The Ratner Pack Accomplished director Brett Ratner, whose movies include Rush Hour and The Family, is offering this full set of Brett Ratner films on DVD. All are autographed copies and will make a fine addition to your entertainment screening collection. Invite a group of friends over for a movie marathon and experience one of the industry’s most innovative talents in the privacy of your own home. Value: Priceless Minimum Bid: $150.00 Brett Ratner, Los Angeles, California 432. I Hear a Symphony Enjoy an intimate musical experience with the worldrenowned Los Angeles Philharmonic Symphony Chamber musicians at magnificent Disney Concert Hall, one of the most acoustically sophisticated concert halls in the world. This world class venue sets the scene for a magical evening along with two tickets good for one of four dates to be mutually agreed upon during the LA Philharmonic 20102011 season. Value: $104.00 Minimum Bid: $50.00 Joyce Rey, Beverly Hills, California 433. T-Mobile Rocks The Fender Limited Edition My Touch 3G phone puts a rock-and-roll spin on the original My Touch 3G with a fresh design and enhanced features to create a unique mobile music experience. Key features include: Fender sunburstinspired design; 16GB memory card; 3.5mm audio jack and enhanced music player; and thousands of apps available for your business or personal entertainment pleasure. Value: $330.00 Minimum Bid: $150.00 T-Mobile USA, Los Angeles, California 434. Rock and Blues Known for albums that feature an R&B flavor, singer, songwriter, musician, and popular musical performer, Robin Thicke has quickly become a sensation on today’s charts. This autographed copy of Robin Thicke’s latest and fourth studio album, titled, Sex Therapy is sure to enrapture all you care to share it with. This is a great addition to your music collection. Value: Priceless Minimum Bid: $100.00 Robin Thicke, Los Angeles, California 435. Harmony in Hollywood Enjoy the beautiful sounds of the world-renowned Los Angeles Philharmonic under the stars at the incomparable Hollywood Bowl. Your starry night will be spent in a Pool Circle box for four at a sensational concert during the 2010 summer season. Sit back and relax as you capture the music of the night in rare style. Parking is included. The THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT Page 53 date must be mutually agreeable with Ticketmaster and is subject to availability. Value: $1,200.00 Minimum Bid: $450.00 Ticketmaster, Los Angeles, California 436. Old Dog, New Tricks John Travolta is one of the most celebrated artists of our time with an amazing career in both television and film that spans more than three decades. His performances in Old Dogs, Saturday Night Fever and Pulp Fiction created some of the most indelible images on film. Take home a special piece of Hollywood from this versatile superstar, with an Old Dogs poster and CD autographed by Travolta himself, his wife, actress Kelly Preston and their daughter, Ella Bleu. Value: Priceless Minimum Bid: $100.00 John Travolta and Kelly Preston, Encino, California 437. Dream On Best known as the front man and lead singer for the Bostonbased rock band Aerosmith, Steven Tyler’s high-energy stage performances and bright, colorful outfits with the trademark scarves hanging from his microphone stand are legendary in the rock and roll world. Recently named to Rolling Stone’s 100 greatest singers, he has autographed this guitar, making it worthy of a legendary music collection, or a legendary piece to begin a music collection. Value: Priceless Minimum Bid: $1,000.00 Steven Tyler, Los Angeles, California 438. Universally Entertaining Universal Studios Hollywood is a movie studio and theme park that is actually one of the oldest and most famous Hollywood studios still in use. Feel like a star with four tickets to Universal Studios, which today offers tours of real soundstages and sets as well as thrilling attractions that allow you to experience Universal movie moments. You and your three guests will feel like movie star VIPs with the additional “front of the line” feature that these tickets offer you. That’s right, movie stars don’t wait in line and neither do you. Are you ready for your close-up? Value: $616.00 Minimum Bid: $300.00 Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal City, California 439. Vision for All This gift basket is full of inspirational music that will appeal to everyone on your list, regardless of age. Visions is a Jewish singing sensation trio whose music promises to uplift your spirit. Enjoy these 4 Visions CDs, a Visions DVD, poster and t-shirt. For the new fan or an existing music connoisseur, this is a great opportunity to discover a wonderful new vision of your own. Value: $75.00 Minimum Bid: $30.00 Visions, Santa Monica, California 440. Fortunate You Spend an evening with a television icon that has been honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and is recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records. Put your hands together this evening for four VIP passes to a taping of the television phenomenon, Wheel of Fortune, and an opportunity to have a photo taken with none other than the lovely, talented Vanna White. Value: Priceless Minimum Bid: $250.00 Vanna White, Los Angeles, California THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT Page 54 441. Here’s Your Nickel Back 444. Angel Rock Actually named for the nickel in change that a band member gave to customers during his stint as a Starbuck’s employee, Nickelback has become a #1 band in the pop charts since the release of their Silverside Up album in 2001. No change is necessary to seize an opportunity to own a piece of pop music history with this awesome Nickelback autographed guitar. Value: Priceless Minimum Bid: $1,000.00 Jami and Austin Winkler, Los Angeles, California The music group Hinder became mainstream when their 2006 song, Lips of an Angel, hit the airwaves. As a mega popular touring band throughout the Live Nation amphitheaters, this group has garnered quite a huge cult following. Show your own loyalty to your music collection by adding this limited edition guitar autographed by the Hinder group members. Value: Priceless Minimum Bid: $1,000.00 Jami and Austin Winkler, Los Angeles, California 442. Guitar Man 445. Most Popular High School With 11 consecutive albums debuting at # 1 on the Billboard albums charts, 21 singles hitting # 1 on the Billboard Hot Country 100 chart, three #1 country song of the year singles, 3 Grammys, 14 Academy of Country Music Awards, 11 Country Music Association Awards, 10 American Music Awards and 3 People’s Choice Awards, Tim McGraw is a country music phenomenon and this autographed guitar is an invaluable piece of music history. Value: Priceless Minimum Bid: $1,000.00 Jami and Austin Winkler, Los Angeles, California 443. Guitar of the Year As a multiple American Country Music Entertainer of the Year award recipient, Kenny Chesney is truly one of the most popular touring acts in country music. With 30 Top Ten singles and numerous awards, he and his guitars have become legendary. Feel free to strum along to his top hit, “In My Wildest Dreams” as you fulfill a fan’s wildest dream tonight by taking home a Kenny Chesney autographed guitar. “All I Need To Know” is, is this your dream? Value: Priceless Minimum Bid: $1,000.00 Jami and Austin Winkler, Los Angeles, California High School mania hits again. Take home this very special piece of memorabilia from the hit movie, High School Musical 3. Signed by Zac Efron, Ashley Tisdale, Vanessa Hudgens, Lucas Grabeel, Corbin Bleu and Monique Coleman, you can hang this matted and framed treasure of captured moments proudly. This is a great keepsake for any musical aficionado or Hollywood collector. Value: Priceless Minimum Bid: $200.00 Auction Committee JEWELS JEWELS Page 57 500. Treasured Jewels 503. A Simple Kiss 23rd Street Jewelers is a charming jewelry shop with two locations, one in the heart of Santa Monica and the other in Manhattan Beach. Doing business for more than 20 years, the owners and sisters, Diane Allen and Mary Kelley have established one of the finest collections of platinum, diamond and custom-made pieces in the Southland. Enjoy the experience of finding that perfect treasure with a $500 gift certificate to be used at either location. Value: $500.00 Minimum Bid: $250.00 23rd Street Jewelers, Inc., Santa Monica, California “Simple can be very fashionable.” This is the design motto behind the jewelry lovingly crafted by Edina Kiss. These stunning blue sapphire chandelier earrings from the Lauren Collection are designed with 20 karat gold fill, green amethyst discs and blue sapphires. Easily distinguished from other jewelry lines on the market, these beautiful earrings will be a go to favorite season after season. Value: $210.00 Minimum Bid: $100.00 Edina Kiss, Mesa, Arizona 501. Time for Chanel The moment legendary designer Coco Chanel debuted her first collection in the “Roaring Twenties,” the Chanel name became synonymous with elegance. Adorn your arm with this exquisite Chanel J12 Quartz ladies size 33mm watch. Featuring a single time zone with second hand and a date indicator, this exceptional white ceramic watch features twelve single cut diamond time markers. It is time to present to the world your fine sense of timeless fashion and knowledge of true quality craftsmanship. Value: $5,350.00 Minimum Bid: $2,250.00 Chanel, Inc., Beverly Hills, California 502. Artful Design Designed with artistic elegance, this 20-karat gold-filled circle pendant necklace features a 6.2-carat ruby. Crafted by Edina Kiss, this piece showcases her love of beautiful stones and her inspiration by the unique style of the great European designers. Let this timeless necklace inspire you during any season. Value: $645.00 Minimum Bid: $275.00 Edina Kiss, Mesa, Arizona 504. Bangle Glory The renowned team of artists, goldsmiths and experts of fine enameling at Austrian jeweler Frey Wille have made this beautiful bordered bangle that showcases the bright enameling this company is famous for worldwide. This artistic piece of jewelry is a timeless masterpiece and will inspire all who set eyes on it. At 1.5 inches wide and made of gold and enamel, this is the perfect signature accessory for your 2010 spring and summer wardrobe. Value: $1,395.00 Minimum Bid: $550.00 Frey Wille, Los Angeles, California 505. Angel Time This luxury watch from Jacob & Co’s Angel collection exemplifies the glamorous sophistication and innovations that have made their pieces sought after throughout the world. This rectangular dual time zone watch with date indicator is water resistant and features a 3.15-carat diamond pave case; white mother of pearl dial with black Sub-Dials; 2 - Swiss Quartz ETA Movements; and a stainless steel bracelet. For the fashion, style and quality conscious person, this is the time to make a move. Value: $15,500.00 Minimum Bid: $6,000.00 Jacob & Co. Watches, Inc., New York, New York JEWELS Page 58 506. Beautiful Strands 509. Wearable Art Known as one of the premier estate and fine jewelry collectors in the country, Joyce Groussman Estate Jewelry offers you this exquisite 12-strand necklace comprised of multi-colored agate beads. Striking and truly stunning, this elegant addition to your wardrobe will definitely stand out in the crowd. Value: $1,600.00 Minimum Bid: $700.00 Joyce Groussman Estate and Fine Jewelry, Merion, Pennsylvania At Pat Areias Sterling Silver in Beverly Hills, your next fabulous accessory is being crafted by hand, just for you. Each piece is unique and an original work of art. Discover the beauty and artisanship for yourself with this $300 gift certificate good toward the purchase of your next glorious sterling silver piece. Value: $300.00 Minimum Bid: $150.00 Pat Areias Sterling Beverly Hills., Beverly Hills, California 507. Protected Heart 510. Peaceful Heart This striking 18-karat gold heart pendant is designed to appear wrapped in gorgeous gold ribbon and diamonds. Dangling from a leather pendant, this unique piece of estate jewelry exudes that marvelous “je ne sais quoi” that sets it and you apart from the crowd. Offered by the premier estate jewelry collector, Joyce Groussman, this arresting piece is destined to be someone’s signature piece. Value: $1,500.00 Minimum Bid: $650.00 Joyce Groussman Estate and Fine Jewelry, Merion, Pennsylvania Taking inspiration from symbols that stir meaning in everyone, the Nancy Davis Peace & Love Jewelry collection seeks to capture the essence of peaceful love with this size 7 heart and peace ring. Crafted in 18-karat yellow gold and ensconced with 29 diamonds weighing .15 total carats, this magnificent treasure embodies the true symbol of love and will be worn and enjoyed as a token of devotion. To whom are you devoted? Value: $1,000.00 Minimum Bid: $450.00 Peace & Love Jewelry by Nancy Davis, Los Angeles, California 508. Feel the Fire 511. Flower Power Opals are the most enchanting stones as they reflect back every color in a flash of pastels or a streak of fire. Revered as a symbol of hope, fidelity, purity, and good fortune, this gem is also October’s birthstone. Feel the fire and love with this opulent fire heart opal necklace that is crafted of 18-karat yellow gold and features 6.65 carats of orange fire opals. As part of the Amore Collection by Mouawad, this is one necklace that will be a striking signature piece injecting glorious color into your life. Value: $5,000.00 Minimum Bid: $2,000.00 Mouawad, Inc., Los Angeles, California What can make a flower more beautiful than nature? Look and see as you gaze into this lovely pendant necklace on a 16” chain from the Peace & Love jewelry collection. The flower is exquisitely designed to feature a signature symbol of peace. Crafted in 18-karat white gold and featuring a total diamond weight of .29 carats, this extraordinary necklace portrays a subtle yet powerful fashion statement about the woman whom it shall adorn. Value: $1,500.00 Minimum Bid: $600.00 Peace & Love Jewelry by Nancy Davis, Los Angeles, California JEWELS Page 59 512. Lotus Jewel 515. Clover Jewels The exquisite Lotus has symbolized enlightenment and perseverance for generations. Add to that the peace and love that is imbued in every item from the Peace & Love jewelry collection by Nancy Davis and the result is this amazing design. Set in 18-karat white gold with 124 diamonds weighing a total of .99 carats, this medium Lotus circle pendant hangs on a delicate 16-inch white gold chain. This piece symbolizes good luck. Value: $3,000.00 Minimum Bid: $1,250.00 Peace & Love Jewelry by Nancy Davis, Los Angeles, California From the Peace & Love jewelry collection, these four leaf clover earrings are brilliantly designed in white gold and feature the symbolic leaf set with 120 diamonds, weighing in at .60 carats. Bringing good luck to those who find it, this four-leaf clover sparkles with symbolism as each leaf represents something different - one is for hope, one for faith, one for love, and one for luck. This is a timeless treasure. Value: $2,000.00 Minimum Bid: $850.00 Peace & Love Jewelry by Nancy Davis, Los Angeles, California 513. The Ring of Peace 516. Peaceful Links When you wear the Peace & Love ring you display your hope for the whole world to admire. From the Nancy Davis Peace & Love Jewelry collection, this gorgeous ring is set in 18-karat white gold and features 126 diamonds weighing .63 carats that spell out the words PEACE and LOVE in an eternal circle of hope. The fortunate person for whom this size 51/2 ring is meant will cherish the shared sentiments forever. Value: $2,000.00 Minimum Bid: $850.00 Peace & Love Jewelry by Nancy Davis, Los Angeles, California This unusually gorgeous link bracelet from the new Peace & Love Boutique by Nancy Davis is crafted in sterling silver and dazzling synthetic diamonds and features her signature peace and heart symbols. Share your love of peace, harmony and beauty by sharing this beautiful 7” bracelet with someone you love. Value: $200.00 Minimum Bid: $100.00 Peace & Love Boutique by Nancy Davis, Los Angeles, California 514. From The Heart Fall in love with this eye-catching pair of earrings from the Peace & Love Jewelry collection by Nancy Davis . Set in 18-karat white gold with lever backs, these mediumsized signature heart with peace sign earrings are created with 42 stunning diamonds weighing .21 total carats that sparkle with this jewelry line’s credo, “Now more than ever the world longs for peace and love.” The message behind this trademarked heart and peace symbol is very simple, everyone all over the world simply wants peace and love in their lives. These stunning earrings will be treasured forever. Value: $900.00 Minimum Bid: $400.00 Peace & Love Jewelry by Nancy Davis, Los Angeles, California 517. Crystal Treasure Reem Acra is the designer that all the stars flock to in order to fill their closets with dreamy dresses and accessories for the up coming season. This gorgeous purple-colored crystal necklace perfectly imbues the traditional and classic design philosophy with the modern fashion needs to today’s woman. The perfect accessory for the most up to date fashion collection, you will treasure this piece season after season. Value: $1390.00 Minimum Bid: $650.00 Reem Acra, New York, New York JEWELS Page 60 518. Bangle Beauties 521. Entourage Time Rhonda Faber Green Designs combine old-fashioned elegance with modern day charm. You will treasure these three magnificent 64mm round Verde bangles beautifully made in sterling silver. Handmade and featuring a rhodium finish, these are a stunning representation of this celebrated jewelry designer’s delicate, signature style that is so desired by women everywhere. Value: $750.00 Minimum Bid: $300.00 Rhonda Faber Green Designs, Beverly Hills, California The Entourage Special Edition watch from Ritmo Mundo taps into the essence of this television show’s charismatic, jet-setting Hollywood lifestyle. With a rectangular stainless steel and rose gold plated case with black carbon fiber dial, this 48mm watch features the Entourage star logo at the 12:00 position. Subdials exist near 2:00 and 10:00 while a date window appears at 6:00. Water resistant to 5ATM and featuring a leather wrist strap and the prestigious Swiss ISA quartz movement, this is one watch you, not your entourage, need to own. Value: $750.00 Minimum Bid: $325.00 Ritmo Mundo, Beverly Hills, California 519. Carnival Time The Carnival Chronograph 241 by Ritmo Mundo brings bold, colorful fun to traditional timepieces. This masculine and timeless piece is athletic yet sophisticated offering a bold and rugged construction that is water resistant to 3 ATM. At 49mm in diameter, this watch features an orange polycarbonate and stainless steel sandwich case that houses a Swiss Ronda 5040D Quartz Chronograph movement. The black silicone strap ensures that it will blend with whatever your man chooses to wear. Value: $500.00 Minimum Bid: $200.00 Ritmo Mundo, Beverly Hills, California 520. Extreme Time The Extreme Chronograph by Ritmo Mundo fuses sexy and sophisticated with a large 50mm diameter case that is water resistant to 10ATM. The dual plated stainless steel case features a tachymeter circling the bezel, allowing for accurate calculations of speed. The white round dial features the time provided by an accurate Swiss Ronda 515 quartz movement. Value: $495.00 Minimum Bid: $225.00 Ritmo Mundo, Beverly Hills, California 522. Family Gems Seymour Jewelers, family owned and operated for over 50 years, is well regarded for its fine stones, custom designs and exquisite settings. This loose 2.74-carat oval tubelite tourmaline gemstone is yours to create a stunning original jewelry masterpiece. Bring your new colored gem to this exclusive jeweler along with the included certificate for 25% off the cost of mounting and you will be delighted with your original bejeweled creation. Value: $440.00 Minimum Bid: $175.00 Seymour Jewelers, Hermosa Beach, California 523. Pinch of Diamonds Do you have the perfect ensemble, but seem to be missing the perfect accessory to make your look irresistible? Complete your outfit for any occasion with this gorgeous “diamonds by the pinch” sterling silver black oxidized rhodium necklace that features sparkling imitation diamonds. Doubled up or long and single, this piece will meet and exceed your accessory needs. Value: $122.00 Minimum Bid: $55.00 The Treasured Accessory, Calabasas, California JEWELS Page 61 524. Tantalizing Tacori 526. Dazzling Diamond Hoops Tacori designs fuse classic elegance with modern inspiration. The stunning beauty and intricacy of this Color Medley bracelet from the Tacori 18k 925 Collection is the result of an uncompromising passion for artisanship. Handcrafted in California of .925 silver with an 18 karat gold toggle, this piece features faceted candy-drop gems in saffron lemon quartz, honeyed cognac quartz, seafoam prasiolite, smokey quartz and deep rose amethysts fluttering in a kaleidoscope of circlets. Pure happiness. Value: $770.00 Minimum Bid: $300.00 Tacori, Glendale, California As one of the most classic and wearable designs, hoop earrings can be worn with anything you have in your wardrobe. These stunning interpretations on the timeless hoop design by the legendary XIV KARATS LTD are made in 18-karat white gold and set with 702 Pave diamonds weighing a total of 7.21 carats. With G-H color and VS2-SI1 clarity, these diamonds are sure to complement anyone’s jewelry trove and be a classic piece you will wear and treasure for a lifetime. Value: $17,000.00 Minimum Bid: $7,500.00 XIV KARATS Ltd., Beverly Hills, California 525. Classically Van Cleef 527. Pendant Perfection With a name synonymous with tradition, elegance, and beautiful quality, Van Cleef & Arpels ensures that excellence is achieved in every facet of their designs. Glamour, femininity and grace describe their inspirational jewelry and timeless watches. Enjoy the opportunity to select a unique and exceptional Van Cleef & Arpels treasure with a certificate good toward a single purchase at their beautiful Beverly Hills location. These certificates may not be combined together. A. Van Cleef & Arpels certificate Value: $1,000.00 Minimum Bid: $500.00 From Damiani’s stunning collection, the D-Side, this handsome open circle with sparkling diamond pendant on a double chain pendant is meant for either a man or a woman. Set in 18-karat white gold, you can feel what this design embodies - the belief that everyone is as unique and strong as the jewelry Damiani’s artisans design. This dazzling pendant is a must-have for your jewelry collection. Value: $2,400.00 Minimum Bid: $850.00 Auction Committee B. Van Cleef & Arpels certificate Value: $1,000.00 Minimum Bid: $500.00 C. Van Cleef & Arpels certificate Value: $1,000.00 Minimum Bid: $500.00 D. Van Cleef & Arpels certificate Value: $1,000.00 Minimum Bid: $500.00 Value: $1,000.00 Minimum Bid: $500.00 Van Cleef & Arpels, Beverly Hills, California E. Van Cleef & Arpels certificate 528. Black and White Unite Slip into spring with an enticing multi-strand necklace by Papillon Jewelry New York. This lovely free form multistranded piece draws your immediate attention to the exquisite array of black and white agate, 5.5mm fresh water pearls accented by a large flower, as well as a mother of pearl clip and crystal beads. This glorious piece is destined to be enjoyed forever. Value: $400.00 Minimum Bid: $175.00 Auction Committee JEWELS Page 62 529. Captivating Treasure Treat the love of your life to a truly captivating treasure from legendary Neil Lane Jewelry. From the Gold colored rough diamond collection, this unique heart-shaped pendant suspended on a 18” gold chain is beautifully designed in 22-karat gold and features 20 stunning colored, rough cut diamonds weighing .2 carats. This piece is destined to be an adored treasure in one lucky woman’s jewelry collection. Value: $1,500.00 Minimum Bid: $550.00 Auction Committee CUISINE CUISINE Page 65 600. Sushi Innovation 603. Buttery Goodness Blending tradition and innovation, Agura is West Hollywood’s newest sushi restaurant where connoisseurs and novices alike will discover a modern dining experience like no other. Blending flavors in an exotic East meets West cuisine, this delectable cuisine and enticing atmosphere have brought the fusion concept to a whole new level. You simply must come and experience it for yourself with this $100 gift certificate. Value: $100.00 Minimum Bid: $50.00 Agura Restaurant, West Hollywood, California Buttercake Bakery is an American style bakery that serves cakes, cupcakes, cookies and dessert bars. Using only the finest and freshest ingredients, each mouth-watering delicacy is baked fresh on the premises, one batch at a time, throughout the day. Stop in to be buttered up with this $20 gift certificate. Value: $20.00 Minimum Bid: $10.00 Buttercake Bakery, West Hollywood, California 601. Sweet Georgia Alana Estate is a world-renown, award winning sustainable vineyard located on the famed Martinborough Terrace in New Zealand. The vineyard has received acclaim for its single vineyard wines including Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling. This case will please even the most distinguished palate as it includes 12 bottles of Alana Estate’s wines that have been recently released in the United States, 2008 Pinot Noir, 2008 Chardonnay and 2009 Sauvingnon Blanc. To you, mate. Value: $500.00 Minimum Bid: $200.00 Alana Estate, New Zealand 602. BLT Tonight With a name like Bistro Laurent Tourondel, you can rest assured that this is much more than what you expect a “BLT” to be like. Chef Tourondel reinvents the American steakhouse, elevating it with his signature style and allaround finesse. BLT Steak integrates traditional elements of a cozy French bistro with those of a stylish, urbane gathering place. Come and find out for yourself as you gather with your friends to enjoy an evening of extraordinary dining with this $400 gift certificate. There is nothing ordinary about the experience you will have at BLT Steak. Value: $400.00 Minimum Bid: $200.00 BLT Steak, West Hollywood, California 604. CPK Pizza Dough Calling all pizza lovers! You will be rolling in the dough with one of these sensational $250 gift certificates, in $10 increments, from California Pizza Kitchen. Recognized as one of California’s favorite eateries, CPK is home to the original BBQ chicken pizza, as well as other innovative hearth-baked pizzas, made to order pastas, creative salads, appetizers, soups, sandwiches and desserts. Enjoy! Not valid at airport locations or for delivery. A. $250 Gift Certificate from CPK Value: $250.00 Minimum Bid: $100.00 B. $250 Gift Certificate from CPK Value: $250.00 Minimum Bid: $100.00 C. $250 Gift Certificate from CPK Value: $250.00 Minimum Bid: $100.00 D. $250 Gift Certificate from CPK Value: $250.00 Minimum Bid: $100.00 E. $250 Gift Certificate from CPK Value: $250.00 Minimum Bid: $100.00 F. $250 Gift Certificate from CPK Value: $250.00 Minimum Bid: $100.00 G. $250 Gift Certificate from CPK Value: $250.00 Minimum Bid: $100.00 H. $250 Gift Certificate from CPK Value: $250.00 Minimum Bid: $100.00 CUISINE Page 66 I. $250 Gift Certificate from CPK Value: $250.00 Minimum Bid: $100.00 J. $250 Gift Certificate from CPK Value: $250.00 Minimum Bid: $100.00 K. $250 Gift Certificate from CPK Value: $250.00 Minimum Bid: $100.00 L. $250 Gift Certificate from CPK Value: $250.00 Minimum Bid: $100.00 California Pizza Kitchen, Los Angeles, California 605. Say Cheese The Cheese Store of Beverly Hills provides the highest quality imported cheeses to professional chefs, caterers, and legions of home cooks. Delve into the world of cheese with this wonderful gourmet gift basket filled with non-perishable delights and a $25 gift certificate for you to explore the rarest, handmade, farm fresh cheeses at their shop in Beverly Hills. The cheese store is sure to become one your favorite specialty stores. Value: 100.00 Minimum Bid: $50.00 The Cheese Store Beverly Hills, Beverly Hills, California 606. Italian West Cecconi’s West Hollywood is a classic Italian restaurant with a focus on sourcing the finest quality ingredients for a menu of simply prepared, Venetian influenced food and drink. Experience an entirely new dining experience for yourself and three of your culinary friends with this gift certificate valued at $500 and good for dinner for four. Experience a little bit of Italy today. Value: 500.00 Minimum Bid: $250.00 Cecconi’s, West Hollywood, California 607. Chocaholic Known as the “Food of the Gods,” chocolate can increase general health, lessen depression and stress, and enhance an array of pleasures. Discover what chocolate can do for you with this International Flavor Suitcase from The Chocolate Traveler. Included in this luscious sampling are 4 boxes of 12 tins containing 4 different flavors: crème brulee, tiramisu, dolce de leche, and bittersweet. This total of 48 tins is sure to enhance the culinary pleasures of your life. Mmmmmm. Value: $175.00 Minimum Bid: $80.00 Chocolate Traveler, North Hollywood, California 608. A Dinner to Remember Gather together a party of nineteen of your dearest friends and treat yourselves to a delicious dinner in the exclusive private room at the world-famous Mr. Chow. This Beverly Hills eatery is the perfect destination to enjoy a special set menu of the best Beijing dishes served by a topnotch staff. Mr. Chow will select the menu to ensure a perfect affair. Certificate does not include tax or gratuity and expires February 7, 2011. Value: $2,000.00 Minimum Bid: $1,000.00 Eva and Michael Chow, Beverly Hills, California 609. Hollywood Cuisine With a client list that reads like a Who’s Who of Hollywood, Dan Tana’s is filled every night with customers who return again and again because of the superb menu and excellent service. Every customer, celebrity or not, is equally important to Dan Tana and his staff. This is your chance to discover the lively ambiance and mouth-watering cuisine with a wonderful gift certificate for dinner for two. Value: $150.00 Minimum Bid: $75.00 Dan Tana’s, West Hollywood, California 610. Vino A perfect gift for any host, you will be delighted with this incredible and delectable vineyard reserve. One case of the finest variety of palate-pleasing red wine will be yours for those special occasions. This sensational collection from Tracy Danza is to be savored by you and your most fortunate friends. CUISINE Page 67 Value: $1000.00 Minimum Bid: $400.00 Tracy Danza, Sherman Oaks, California 611. Coffee On Call Enjoy the aroma, the taste and the convenience of great coffee at your home or office all year long. This gift basket contains a one-year coffee plan to Don Francisco’s coffee, for which you will receive two bags of DF Reserve coffee on a regular basis for an entire year. In addition to this ongoing service, enjoy the included three Don Francisco’s Coffee Family Reserve bags, two Don Francisco stainless steel mugs, and eleven Don Francisco 1.75oz. mini bricks for your cup of joe pleasure. This basket offers more than enough to keep you going strong. Value: $400.00 Minimum Bid: $175.00 Don Francisco’s Coffee, Vernon, California 612. Food First The impressively chic East Restaurant and Lounge may be one of Hollywood’s “It” restaurants, but unlike so many that have come and gone before, East hits the mark because it delivers excellent food. Yes, food. Pan Asian. Fusion. Call it what you will, East Restaurant and Lounge is “It.” With cabana like booths, clubby music, high ceilings and people watching galore, you and three guests will be in hot spot heaven with this $400 gift certificate good for dinner and drinks. Certificate good Sunday through Thursday only and does not include gratuity. Value: $400.00 Minimum Bid: $200.00 East Restaurant and Lounge, Los Angeles, California 613. Finest Ingredients Gelson’s is recognized as the most extraordinary grocery shopping experience for discerning consumers. This lovely offer from Gelson’s Market will add just the right touch to your day. Included in this darling miniature-shopping cart are two certificates, each good for two gourmet picnic meals from Gelson’s deli. This is the perfect solution to a night at the Hollywood Bowl, the beach, or in your own backyard. Choose from a number of delicious entrees such as poached Atlantic salmon, blackened shrimp or spicy roasted pork tenderloin. Value: $220.00 Minimum Bid: $110.00 Gelson’s Super Market, Encino, California 614. Dinner by the Sea Located on the site of the former Holiday House, a resort hotel and watering hole to the stars for decades, Geoffrey’s has established itself as the ultimate destination for fine dining by the shore. Serving classic California cuisine with superb service, enjoy your dining experience as you gaze out over the ocean with this $100 gift certificate. Make sure to plan your reservation around the sunset, it is spectacular. Value: $100.00 Minimum Bid: $50.00 Geoffrey’s Malibu, Malibu, California 615. Grilled to Perfection Fatigued from all of those fancy fittings on Rodeo Drive or those endless meetings at work? Enter the world of The Grill, famous for its New York style and power crowd, and enjoy a wonderfully delicious meal. Feast on juicy steaks, succulent seafood and the freshest of vegetables with three of your dearest friends, during a delicious dinner with a $200 dinner gift certificate or for a luxurious lunch with this $100 lunch gift certificate. Alcohol and gratuity are not included in this offer. A. Dinner for Four Value: $200.00 Minimum Bid: $100.00 Value: $100.00 Minimum Bid: $50.00 The Grill on the Alley, Beverly Hills, California B. Lunch for Four CUISINE Page 68 616. Gospel Brunch You and a guest are invited to a Sunday at ten o’clock in the morning performance of the Gospel Brunch at The House of Blues Sunset Strip. You and a music loving guest will enjoy the soulful vocals of the House of Blues Gospel Choir while you feast upon an array of delectable selections from their well-known brunch selection. This award winning, one-ofa-kind live music show and brunch extravaganza will start your Sunday on the right note. Gratuities and alcohol are not included and the maximum value of certificate is $81.00. Value: $160.00 Minimum Bid: $70.00 House of Blues Sunset Strip, West Hollywood, California fabulous restaurants with this gift certificate offering a Chef’s tasting with wine and sake pairing for 6 people at one of their marvelous restaurants. With quotes such as: “Best New Restaurant on the Strip” for Las Vegas’ Boa Restaurant; and “The hip, haute group…makes a new scene on Sunset with Katana”; and “a shoo-in for the Starwood Group” about the newest LA restaurant, Delphine, there isn’t much left to boast about this fabulous group of restaurants other than what you will have to say after selecting this amazing culinary experience. Value: $1,500.00 Minimum Bid: $600.00 Innovative Dining Group, Los Angeles, California 617. Cucina 620. Innovative Dining Il Fornaio of Beverly Hills boasts a stylish dining room that attracts a loyal crowd. It’s open kitchen reveals the preparations of their renditions of northern Italian fare that will delight any palate. Enjoy the food, the bakery and the atmosphere with this gift certificate worth $20 and valid at the Beverly Hills location. Value: $20.00 Minimum Bid: $10.00 Il Fornaio, Beverly Hills, California 618. Burger Bonanza Your next party will be hamburger heaven when In-NOut Burgers caters the event. This happening hamburger restaurant will bring its cookout trailer to your home in Los Angeles or Orange County and provide 200 burgers, chips and drinks for your party guests. What a wonderful way to throw a birthday bash or summer BBQ. Based on availability, excludes double-doubles, and additional burgers may be purchased at standard cookout prices. Value: $1,250.00 Minimum Bid: $625.00 In-N-Out Burgers, Irvine, California 619. Chef Tasting Experience the accolades for the Innovative Dining Group’s Innovative Dining Group, a Los Angeles-based restaurant group that operates Sushi Roku, BOA Steakhouse, and Katana, is offering an opportunity to experience dinner for two at any of these premier restaurant venues, all of which offer bold and modern interpretations of the traditional dining experience. You simply must taste it for yourself. Gift card expires February 1, 2011. Value: $150.00 Minimum Bid: $75.00 Innovative Dining Group, Los Angles, California 621. Legendary Crab For over a century, people have been flocking to Joe’s Stone Crab in Miami to enjoy their legendary Florida atone crab claws, signature sides and world famous Key Lime pie. Now you can revel in the same delicious experience in Las Vegas. Offering a tempting selection of aged prime steaks and a wide range of jet-fresh seafood served in a timeless setting, Joe’s sets the standard for quintessential fine dining, and will be greatly enjoyed by you and your guests with this certificate good toward $350 worth of legendary and scrumptious dining. Valid at Las Vegas location only. Value: $350.00 Minimum Bid: $175.00 Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab, Las Vegas, Nevada CUISINE Page 69 622. Prime Dinner Time 625. Sweets for the Sweetest Lawry’s is famous for preparing and presenting superb meals. This $200 certificate is good for a prime rib dinner for two. Your dinner will begin with Lawry’s famous spinning bowl salad, followed by the white gloved carver who will carve a ten ounce cut of roasted prime rib of beef for each of you. Mashed potatoes, a vegetable, Yorkshire pudding and whipped cream horseradish will accompany your meal. Lawry’s also offers a fresh seafood selection, if you prefer. Finish this lovely meal with a freshly prepared dessert as well as coffee or tea. Not included are alcoholic beverages, sales tax and gratuity. Offer is not valid on Saturdays or major holidays and expires November 8, 2010. Value: $200.00 Minimum Bid: $100.00 Lawry’s, Beverly Hills, California This gift is guaranteed to bring delight to your sweetheart. Sample some of the most delicious muffins, cookies and cakes from Mrs. Beasley’s with a $25 gift certificate that may be used toward the purchase of any items from Mrs. Beasley’s by mail or at any of the following retail stores: Beverly Hills, Tarzana, Encino, Pasadena, or Costa Mesa. You will be thanked with the sweetest kiss ever. A. $25 Mrs. Beasley’s Gift Certificate Value: $25.00 Minimum Bid: $10.00 623. Meet Me at Mastro’s This glorious restaurant will remind you of the days when Frank Sinatra was king. The swanky downstairs dining room leads up to the piano bar where any number of your favorite hits may be heard. The substantial and delicious array of food captures all the flavors you would anticipate and expect in a first rate steakhouse. Enjoy an evening out with a $200 gift certificate that may be used at any of Mastro’s eight locations in California, Arizona, and Nevada. Your table is waiting. Value: $200.00 Minimum Bid: $100.00 Mastro’s Steakhouse, Beverly Hills, California 624. Magical Michael’s Featured in the ‘Best of Los Angeles’ issue of Los Angeles Magazine, Michael’s Restaurant in Santa Monica is light and airy, with a spacious dining room that opens onto a lush, serene garden patio. This is one of the most acclaimed restaurants in the United States, and you and your five dinner guests may now enjoy Michael McCarty’s California cuisine with this $450 dinner gift certificate, excluding tax and tip. Value: $450.00 Minimum Bid: $225.00 Michael’s Restaurant, Santa Monica, California B. $25 Mrs. Beasley’s Gift Certificate Value: $25.00 Minimum Bid: $10.00 Mrs. Beasley’s, Carson, California 626. Fine Wine Time Marc Paser is a wine consultant and wine director at one of New York City’s most famous restaurants. He will lend his knowledge to you during 3 hours of personal consulting at your home in New York, New Jersey or Connecticut, or by telephone in any other state. Learn the intricacies of wine, how to build your personal wine collection, and how to distinguish and find fine or rare wines. Raise your glass, this opportunity is reason enough for a toast. Value: $2,000.00 Minimum Bid: $750.00 Marc Passer, New York, New York CUISINE Page 70 627. Napa Valley Wine Train The Napa Valley Wine Train is one of the most unique and best Napa restaurants. This top-dining establishment is housed in an antique train that runs on 25-miles of track in the heart of the Napa Valley. Enjoy this certificate good for round trip train fare on the Gourmet Express. Food and beverage are not included. Dinner and drinks are available on the train. Meals must be paid for at the time of booking. Certificate restricted to some programs and or dates. Changes and or upgrades based upon same-day “space availability”. Upgrade fees are valued at current retail prices and are due and payable upon check in. Advance reservations required. Value: Priceless Minimum Bid: $50.00 Napa Valley Wine Train, Napa Valley, California 628. Sublime Sushi When dining at the brand new Nobu on La Cienega, you and seven lucky guests are certain to have a pleasurable experience unlike any other. At Nobu, the chefs put something more than just all the right ingredients into the food – they put their heart and soul into it. Recently chosen as one of the Top 10 Best Places for Sushi in the United States by Bon Appétit, chef Nobu Matsuhisas also features local favorites such as Wagyu tacos. Valid only at the West Hollywood location. Value: $800.00 Minimum Bid: $400.00 Nobu West Hollywood, West Hollywood, California 629. Delectable Dining Come experience for yourself why the Philippe restaurant in Los Angeles has become so popular. With a delectable menu intended for sharing and signature creative noodle and dumpling dishes, you will delight in flavorful cuisine served in a most stylish atmosphere. With chef Philippe Chow at the helm and a $200 gift certificate for dinner for two, your fortune is certain to include a fine dining experience. Value: $200.00 Minimum Bid: $100.00 Philippe, Los Angeles, California 630. A Passion for Philippe’s Philippe’s puts a spin on traditional Chinese cuisine that results in flavorful, delightful dishes served in a stylish atmosphere. Share and share alike as you and a companion enjoy your creative noodles and dumplings, drunken sea bass, Peking duck, or any other of the appetizing menu items at this most enchanting restaurant. Value: $200.00 Minimum Bid: $100.00 Philippe, Los Angeles, California 631. Rose Wine Summer is rapidly approaching and that is the perfect season to enjoy this case of Plata Wine Company’s 2008 Rose of Syrah. On those hot summer days, or the gorgeous and breezy summer evenings, this is the perfect wine to pair with your favorite summer foods. As the only domestic rose wine being served by the glass at Bar Bouchon in Beverly Hills, you are guaranteed to enjoy the quality and flavor of this wine during any season. Value: $225.00 Minimum Bid: $100.00 Plata Wine Company, Santa Monica, California 632. Gourmet Cake Regal Cake Gallery in Los Angeles is where you will find the artistic and delicious gourmet cakes for any special occasion that you have on the calendar. From weddings, anniversaries, company celebrations, birthday parties, holidays and more, you can enjoy great taste, elegance and variety anyway you slice it with this $300 gift certificate. Value: $300.00 Minimum Bid: $150.00 Regal Cake Gallery, Los Angeles, California CUISINE Page 71 633. Flavors of Southeast Asia 636. Let’s Go to Spago You and seven guests are invited to partake in a unique cooking class and luncheon at RockSugar Pan Asian Kitchen in Century City. Executive Chef Mohan Isamil will teach your party the yin and yang of combining the salty, spicy, sweet and sour flavors of dishes form the various region of Asia. This private Saturday cooking class and luncheon incorporates sharing and conversation - all that is at the heart of the RockSugar experience, which takes its name from an essential ingredient used by Asian chefs. Learn, cook, and eat. A perfect Saturday, indeed. Value: $2,500.00 Minimum Bid: $1,000.00 RockSugar Pan Asian Kitchen, Los Angeles, California This special dining experience at Wolfgang Puck’s Spago Beverly Hills’ is for you and five of your closest culinary friends. With such wonderful company, all that remains to create the perfect evening is Spago providing all the ingredients for a delectable meal. Create a memorable evening at this iconic restaurant with this $450 gift certificate to be used toward a dinner for six. Don’t forget to call ahead to reserve your favorite table. Value: $450.00 Minimum Bid: $200.00 Spago Beverly Hills, Beverly Hills, California 634. RockSugar Cuisine Centrally located in Century City and incorporating an Asian ambiance, RockSugar is an exotic family-style restaurant serving up dishes that encourage sharing and conversation. With a full service bar, extensive wine list and scrumptious bakery, this sister restaurant to The Cheesecake Factory will become another of your favorite go-to dinner places. Enjoy discovering this new dining experience with this $50 gift certificate. Value: $50.00 Minimum Bid: $25.00 RockSugar Pan Asian Kitchen, Los Angeles, California 635. Culinary Escape Even though it is only minutes away from the city, you will feel as though you are a world away as you relax and dine on delectable appetizers, entrees, vegetarian dishes and deserts. The Saddle Peak Lodge is a true escape. Treat yourself with this $50 gift certificate. Value: $50.00 Minimum Bid: $25.00 Saddle Peak Lodge, Calabasas, California 637. A Sprinkle a Day Sprinkles cupcakes are the perfect treat for any party. Enjoy two-dozen freshly baked cupcakes that you and your guests can feast upon. These mouth-watering, marvelous delicacies are what people are talking about from coast to coast. Made with the highest quality ingredients including sweet cream butter and Nielsen-Massey pure Madagasgar bourbon vanilla, they simply melt in your mouth. With 20 flavors ranging from lemon coconut to chai latte, they also satisfy any and every sweet tooth. May be used in store or online. Value: $72.00 Minimum Bid: $35.00 Sprinkles, Beverly Hills, California 638. The Sweet Life Sweet Melissa’s Savor Inc. is offering one lucky pastry lover a year full of luscious bakery items. Shipped fresh to you every month, an item from Sweet Melissa’s in house pastry kitchen will be yours to enjoy for an entire twelve months. Every savory bite uses the freshest ingredients, organic when possible, and may include their famous torte, cookies, brownies, cupcakes, and tarts. A gift for any sweet tooth, the monthly delivery will be a sweet reminder of just how sweet life can be. Value: $1,800.00 Minimum Bid: $750.00 Sweet Melissa’s Savor, Inc., Rocky River, Ohio CUISINE Page 72 639. The Art of Tao From the moment you enter Tao Asian Bistro in Las Vegas, you’ll be enticed by its sophisticated nightclub ambiance. Designed to relax and indulge all the senses, you and your special guest will be transported to another world while dining on gourmet Chinese, Thai, Korean and Japanese cuisine. This $200 gift certificate provides for a delicious supper and a treasured evening experience that will linger in your memory. Value: $200.00 Minimum Bid: $100.00 Tao Restaurant, Las Vegas, Nevada 640. A CUT Above Wolfgang Puck invites you and five guests to enjoy dinner for six at CUT by Wolfgang Puck. Located in the Beverly Wilshire, this most talked about restaurant has become the place to see and be seen. Garnering high praise from prestigious publications including the Los Angeles Times, Wall Street Journal and Wine Spectator, CUT has garnered some of the highest marks of distinction within the culinary community. Come and see why this dining experience is truly a cut above the rest. Value: $450.00 Minimum Bid: $200.00 Wolfgang Puck, Los Angeles, California CHILDREN’S MENAGERIE CHILDREN’S MENAGERIE Page 75 700. Little Boy Blue 703. Funky Divas This precious hand crafted, hand painted blue cherub lamp is the perfect gift to gently illuminate a newborn’s nursery. The silk lined lampshade is expertly pieced together with various fabrics and finished off with cloud-like feathers making it a wonderful accent on a changing table or a nightstand. It is always nice to surround yourself and your precious baby with beautiful things. Value: $495.00 Minimum Bid: $225.00 Andrea Totten Design and Sales, Pasadena, California Your child will rock the day away with this certificate good for one day of Funky Divas & Dudes Performance Art Camp. Make music videos, TV commercials, arts and crafts, participate in fairytale theatre production, go swimming, dress up for a theme day and explore your inner pop-star. Camp is from 9am to 3pm and is available for children in kindergarten through 6th grade. Certificate excludes Adventure Camp. A camp day at Shutters Hotel requires an additional fee of $25 to be paid by camper. This offer is not valid on holidays. Value: $115.00 Minimum Bid: $50.00 Funky Divas, Los Angeles, California 701. Yesteryear for Today Auntie Barbara’s Kids is a wonderfully unique childrens’ boutique that specializes in selected clothing, goods and decorative items that reflect the design, techniques and materials of yesteryear for the special little ones in your life today. This $100 gift certificate is good toward the purchase of an item that both you and your wee one will use and treasure for years to come. Value: $100.00 Minimum Bid: $50.00 Auntie Barbara’s Kids, Beverly Hills, California 702. Ultimate Sleep Away Imagine the fun your 7 to 13-year old child will have for seven weeks at Camp Echo, a traditional, co-ed, sleep-away camp located about 90 minutes from New York City in New York’s Catskill mountains. Their unique, child-centered world has become a home away from home for happy campers since 1924. A private lake, 200 acres of fields and wooded trails, horses, sports, art, and boating combine to create the perfect setting for your camper to forge friendships and memories that will last a lifetime. This certificate may be used in a 3,4, or 7-week session. Value: $9,100.00 Minimum Bid: $3,750.00 Camp Echo, Bloomingburg, New York 704. Good Dining Brentwood’s answer to a parent’s quest for the perfect place to go out to eat is at Giggles N Hugs – where kids are free to play, get their faces painted, listen to stories, jump, and tumble. Professionals man the indoor playroom while parents enjoy the restaurant, where all of the food is made with the finest, freshest ingredients available. Each certificate is good for an unlimited one-year membership for playtime at anytime. Everyone needs some giggles and hugs! Food not included. A. Membership to Giggles and Hugs Value: $500.00 Minimum Bid: $200.00 B. Membership to Giggles and Hugs Value: $500.00 Minimum Bid: $200.00 C. Membership to Giggles and Hugs Value: $500.00 Minimum Bid: $200.00 D. Membership to Giggles and Hugs Value: $500.00 Minimum Bid: $200.00 E. Membership to Giggles and Hugs Value: $500.00 Minimum Bid: $200.00 Giggles N’ Hugs Children’s Restaurant, Brentwood, California CHILDREN’S MENAGERIE Page 76 705. Brand New Baby For the new mom and her lucky little baby, everything will be taken care of with this noted, all-inclusive ensemble of services and products. First, you will receive a consultation with the most wonderful pediatrician, Dr. Sonya Sethi Gohill. Next, Leslye Adelman, a lactation consultant from Gentle Nurturing, will provide an in-home consult to gently guide Mama and baby on getting and providing proper nourishment. Mama will get her sleep as a baby nurse from Birth, Baby and Beyond will be on call for 3 nights and Jill Spivack and Jennifer Waldburger from Sleepy Planet will come out for a baby sleep training consultation. Adam Lari, a licensed professional baby car seat installer, will come to ensure the baby seat is properly installed in your vehicle. Three cases of Enfamil formula, six baby bottles, burp cloths, clothing, and a $100 gift certificate from Pump Station fulfill all of baby’s needs. Help is at hand as Lexington Nannies is offering a complete Lexington Nannies Platinum Placement Package for the family that is looking for a true household professional but would like to avoid the time consuming process of hiring help on their own. If you demand the highest level of skill from your employees, look no further. This package includes: a private in home meeting with a professional placement counselor; four hours of personalized household staff training; criminal background search; DMV record check; social security verification; FBI fingerprinting; credit check; Trustline registration (if applicable); and infant/child CPR training (if applicable). And for Mama’s needs alone, trainer Frankie Cooper is offering three workout sessions to help ease her body back into shape. This is an amazing allinclusive package for a very lucky mother and baby. Value: $12,100.00 Minimum Bid: $5,000.00 Dr. Sonya Sethi Gohill, Los Angeles, California Mandana FarmanFarmaian, Los Angeles, California 706. Universal Family H&M ThinkLatino is a boutique public relations and marketing firm with expertise in reaching diverse consumer segments. With this gift basket they will be reaching you and your family for several fun filled movie nights. They have generously donated an amazing package of family films, which includes: Curious George 2, Barbie in A Mermaid Tale, The Adventures of Clutch Powers, 9, and Coraline in 3D with 4 pairs of 3D glasses. Value: $120.00 Minimum Bid: $60.00 H&M ThinkLatino, West Hollywood, California 707. Angel Love Your little angel will be adorable and as comfy as can be all snuggled up in this darling girl’s twin bedding ensemble from Interior Motives. This fabulous ensemble with pink angels and cherubs against a pure white background sets the standard for comfort and style. Included is a beautiful all cotton twin duvet and matching pillow sham with delicate ruffling as well as the fluffy comforter and pillow to fill these angelic items. A heart shaped throw pillow accompanies this set as a wonderful accent. All that is left to complete this angelic themed bed décor is your little angel. Value: $425.00 Minimum Bid: $200.00 Interior Motives, Los Angeles, California 708. Good Kid Fun Children learn best when they’re having fun. All the programs at Joey’s Gym for children are designed to stimulate the mind and tickle the funny bone. Come experience the music, games, skills, sights and sounds that fill each class with this certificate good toward one 8-week session. Offer valid for new families only. Value: $140.00 Minimum Bid: $60.00 Joey’s Gym for Children, Beverly Hills, California 709. Tutor Time Academic success is not only a possibility, but is within your reach. Building a strong educational foundation is the key to success, a success that Julie Kohner, who has an M.S. in Educational Counseling and over twenty-five years experience, takes very seriously. Julie is offering two one- CHILDREN’S MENAGERIE Page 77 hour tutoring sessions, for different families, to help your child get back on track and re-engage. A. One-hour Tutoring Session Value: $65.00 Minimum Bid: $30.00 Value: $65.00 Minimum Bid: $30.00 Julie Kohner, Los Angeles, California B. One-hour Tutoring Session 710. Stylish Seating The Juvenile Shop in Sherman Oaks provides fine products and impeccable service to families who expect the best. You can rest assured that your wee one will be safe and stylish in this finest of highchairs. Not just any ordinary highchair, this solid wood with red accents High-Low highchair adjusts for your comfort to make eating a pleasurable experience for both mom and baby. Your little one will be sitting pretty at his or her next meal. Value: $299.00 Minimum Bid: $125.00 Juvenile Shop, Sherman Oaks, California 711. Path To Success L.A. School Mates is an educational consulting firm that guides your search for the best schooling experience based on your child’s needs. Finding that perfect fit places your child on the path to success. This one-hour private school consultation will aid you in choosing the right environment for your child’s education in any grade from kindergarten through 12th. Take this step to ensure your child’s future. Value: $350.00 Minimum Bid: $125.00 L.A. School Mates, Los Angeles, California 712. Adventure for Him For the little sports adventurer, this gift collection is a dream come true. A boy’s sturdy and stylish rolling travel suitcase is filled with all he’ll need to occupy his time: a skate board, an underwater sealift book, a Sports Illustrated board game, and a telescope just his size. This is the perfect gift for an adventurous time with that special little man in your life. Value: $350.00 Minimum Bid: $175.00 Luci Lawrence, Los Angeles, California 713. Flying High Designed for the child who deserves the best and most fashion forward personal transportation, this children’s airplane has been personally rhinestoned and “blinged out” by Cammy Macmillan and Jackie Reiver. Your little one will sparkle as they speed around your driveway in this one-of-akind kid’s pedal airplane. Make sure you clear the runway for them with this work of art. Value: $8,000.00 Minimum Bid: $2,500.00 Cammy Macmillan and Jackie Reiver, Los Angeles, California 714. Mega Block Baskets These gift baskets will thrill and delight any young builder. Filled with Mega Blocks brand building blocks, the assortment of character toys guarantees each gift basket will be the hit of any child’s birthday celebration or special occasion. Included in each are: Dora the Explorer Mermaid Adventure toys; Thomas and Friends toys; Dragons Universe toys; and an Iron Man 2 build and display set. Time to build. A. Mega Brands Gift Basket Value: $150.00 Minimum Bid: $65.00 Value: $150.00 Minimum Bid: $65.00 Mega Brands, Montreal, Quebec, Canada B. Mega Brands Gift Basket CHILDREN’S MENAGERIE Page 78 715. Books Galore 718. Child Superstar Is your child a bibliophile, a lover of books? Do they love art? Perhaps they just love to sit down with a great book and read or they love to be read to or they like to just look at the pictures. Whichever category your child fits into, this basket of books from Parachute Publishing will delight you both. Delve into this basket and explore what are certain to be new literary favorites. Value: $300.00 Minimum Bid: $150.00 Parachute Publishing, New York, New York This is a most extraordinary opportunity for three one-hour private lessons with Gary Spatz, one of the most sought-after acting teachers for children in the United States. His list of past and present students reads like a who’s who of young Hollywood, including Hilary Swank, Elijah Wood and Hilary Duff. He is currently working with Dylan and Cole Sprouse, the stars of the Disney Channel series: The Suite Life of Zach and Cody. A priceless opportunity for any aspiring star. Value: $500.00 Minimum Bid: $225.00 Gary Spatz, West Hollywood, California 716. X Marks the Spot On every kid’s list, young or old, are the tremendously popular XBOX games and Windows 7 software for your computer. Enjoy the innovative Halo 3 game solo or with others online. Update your computer and a friend’s computer with two Windows 7 Professional software packages and give your wrist and your mouse a break with this Window 7 Mouse Pad. Raise your game and software to new levels and join in the fun that the latest technology has to offer. Value: $635.00 Minimum Bid: $275.00 Richard and Nancy Sartor, Bellevue, Washington 717. Sitting Pretty Make time stand still with an exquisite portrait of your child by one of the most popular and respected “children’s only” portrait studios, Rowley Portraiture. This offer includes one photographic session of an individual child age three or above, and one beautiful 14-inch portrait on canvas adorned with lavish artistry. Nothing is more precious than preserving your child’s beauty and innocence forever. Value: $1,000.00 Minimum Bid: $400.00 Rowley Exclusive Individual Portraits of Children, Costa Mesa, California 719. Tumble on Over Located on over 100 acres in the Santa Monica Mountains, Tumbleweed Day Camp lets kids enjoy the wonders of nature. Providing a safe environment with a variety of activities including swimming, horseback riding, rock climbing, arts and crafts, nature study and more, this is the place for kids to flourish during summer. This $500 certificate may be applied toward one registration for a session of at least 10 days during summer 2010 based upon space availability. Summer camp sessions run from June 22 - August 28, 2010. Value: $500.00 Minimum Bid: $225.00 Tumbleweed Day Camp, Los Angeles, California 720. Sweet Chair Certain to become a family heirloom, this all-wood high chair, beautifully hand-painted and depicting a charming little girl picking apples, is rendered in glorious reds and yellows. Creating only the highest quality pieces for your family’s needs, Sweet Pea of California helps you and your precious darling live, work, and eat in style. Value: $600.00 Minimum Bid: $225.00 Auction Committee LUXURY LUXURY Page 81 800. Bed of Roses 803. The Best of Barneys Beautify your surroundings with a lush floral creation from A Bed of Roses. Known for their creative floral arrangements, enjoy a gorgeous flower arrangement in your home or office or use this certificate to send a fragrant and artistic arrangement to a special someone. Flower delivery available in the Los Angeles area only. Value: $200.00 Minimum Bid: $100.00 A Bed of Roses, Los Angeles, California Indulge yourself or a lucky friend with this fabulous hatbox filled with cosmetics and apothecary items from Barneys New York. Known for their outstanding selection, Barney’s always has what you need. This assortment includes skin, hair, face and cosmetic products from REN, Jurlique, Floret, 3 Lab, Chanel, TSI-LA, Shu Uemura, John Allen, and Intelligent Nutrients. Hats are off to this thoroughly beautiful box. Value: $600.00 Minimum Bid: $250.00 Barneys New York, Beverly Hills, California 801. Leave the Driving to Us Ascot Limousine Service will eliminate the hustle and bustle of arriving on time for your flight out of town and ensuring that return to the safety of your own home upon your arrival. This service will leave you worry free and cradle you in comfort and style. This certificate is for local town car service to and from LAX. It does not include chauffeur gratuity and dates are subject to availability. Value: $300.00 Minimum Bid: $150.00 Ascot Limousine Service, Inc., Beverly Hills California 802. Awarded Evening As an award winning event and design recipient, Preston Baily has attracted an A-list clientele, has appeared on such shows as Oprah and Entertainment Tonight, and has had his work showcased in magazines such as Town & Country and Vanity Fair. This is a rare and unique opportunity for you to experience the magic of a Preston Baily designed dinner party for up to 12 dear friends. This gift certificate entitles you to floral décor for a 10 to 12 person dinner party, hand created invitations by the Preston Baily team, and a Sylvia Weinstock cake. Time and date for a location in New York are to be mutually agreed upon by winner and Preston Baily. Food, beverages, and service are not included. Value: $7,500.00 Minimum Bid: $3,000.00 Preston Baily, New York, New York 804. Brighten Up This facial and eyebrow design at Belladonna Face and Body clinic will brighten your look in one afternoon. Mihaela will treat your skin to a luxuriating Belladonna facial, which includes a cleansing steam massage, a gentle exfoliation treatment, professional extractions, and a superior mask and treatment. Next, your eyebrows will be shaped and tinted to accentuate one of your best features, your eyes. Indulge and enjoy. Value: $160.00 Minimum Bid: $75.00 Belladonna Face and Body Clinic, Beverly Hills, California 805. Italian Beauty Borghese Cosmetics combines the tradition of classic Italian beauty with today’s modern sensibilities to create a collection of supreme products. This glorious gift basket presents for your exploration a wide array of Borghese Cosmetics including Fango Active Mud for face and body, age defying facial pads, intensive firming serums, face and body wash, and body lotion. Discover for yourself the unmatched quality that is Borghese and celebrate the unique beauty in you. Value: $150.00 Minimum Bid: $55.00 Borghese Cosmetics, New York, New York LUXURY Page 82 806. Magnificent Smile Zoom is a bleaching process that provides immediate results, is safe, comfortable, long lasting and the best way to whiten your glorious smile. Experience this noninvasive treatment courtesy of Carmen Castillo Dental practice – where all of your dental needs are expertly served and the care of your confident smile is ensured. Value: $850.00 Minimum Bid: $375.00 Carmen B. Castillo, DDS, Manhattan Beach, California 807. Bi-Costal Do Joey Carrera of Warren Tricomi Salon is the go-to hair stylist and salon for both New York City’s elite and the who’s who in Los Angeles. As a bi-costal celebrity hairstylist Joey specializes in helping your hair fulfill its potential. Show off your potential by claiming one of these certificates for a transformational hair experience. The Hair Volumizing, treatment, which includes the necessary hair to be added to your own, is perfect for the person who wants to add extra volume or bounce to their locks. The Beauty package gives you a complete makeover, including haircut, color and style. Choose one, choose both, just make the choice to look your best. A. Hair Volumizing Package Value: $500.00 Minimum Bid: $200.00 Value: $432.00 Minimum Bid: $175.00 Joey Carrera of Warren Tricomi Salon, West Hollywood, California B. Beauty Package 808. Picture Your Heart A CT Coronary Calcium scan is the earliest way to detect heart disease. The screening procedure is a simple, noninvasive test using low dose radiation and sophisticated computer technology that is quick and painless and provides a high quality picture to assist the physician in an overall assessment of the heart. This may be the best gift you could ever give yourself. Value: $300.00 Minimum Bid: $135.00 Cedar-Sinai Imaging Medial Group, Los Angeles, California 809. The Valet Your guests will be treated like royalty from the moment they arrive when four of the finest attendants from Chuck’s Parking Service cater to your parking needs. These professionally trained valet attendants will provide four hours of event parking. Your evening will surely be a night to remember. Not Valid on National Holidays. Does not include gratuity or city permits. Value: $500.00 Minimum Bid: $250.00 Chuck’s Parking Services, Inc., Sherman Oaks, California 810. Party Picks Need a little extra for a grand fete? Your party rentals will be set up professionally and appropriately with this $500 gift certificate good towards rentals from Classic Party Rentals. They’ll graciously provide tables, chairs, china, flatware, glasses and linens to help you create the ultimate ambiance for a memorable gathering. Classic Party Rentals’ services are not available in September or December and may not be applied toward tent, equipment, labor or sub-rental and are valid for new events only in the El Segundo location. Certificate must be used toward one event. Value: $500.00 Minimum Bid: $225.00 Classic Party Rentals, El Segundo, California LUXURY Page 83 811. Hairs Free Clear Medical in Marina del Rey sets the “gold standard” for laser hair removal by utilizing the FDA approved Lumenis Lightsheer diode laser. Using only the best equipment and employing full time physicians, Clear Medical will help you un-cover sleek, smooth skin with this gift certificate valid for six treatments to remove underarm hair. Use it now and raise your hand with confidence by summer. Value: $600.00 Minimum Bid: $250.00 Clear Medical and Dr. Shawn Abrishamy, Marina del Rey, California 812. Cristophe’s Celebrated Crew You will certainly feel elegant and look beautiful after this haircut, color and make-up makeover at the legendary Cristophe Salon in Beverly Hills. Enjoy the artistry of Cristophe himself as he cuts your hair, the magic of Fabrice for a hair color process, and the talent of Thierry who will wield those magic brushes in a make-up application extraordinaire. When this glorious beauty transformation is complete, you will be ready for anything. Value: $925.00 Minimum Bid: $450.00 Cristophe Salon, Beverly Hills, California session. Janine Strange from INTRASTANGdesigns will take those beautiful photographs and custom design a professional quality card in a birthday or holiday theme. From the digital file you receive, you may choose to have the cards printed for an additional fee so that you may share this captured moment with those you love. Value: $500.00 Minimum Bid: $250.00 DoveFoto and INTRASTANGdesigns, Los Angeles, California 815. Take Me to the Cleaners Treat your delicate clothing to the care it deserves with a $200 gift certificate for expert dry cleaning from Effrey’s. This custom hand finished dry cleaners offers a variety of special services specifically designed for the discriminating consumer. Now is the time to discover the finest custom dry cleaning and fabric care available. A. Effrey’s Gift Certificate Value: $200.00 Minimum Bid: $100.00 B. Effrey’s Gift Certificate Value: $200.00 Minimum Bid: $100.00 Effrey’s, Los Angeles, California 816. Hair Experience 813. Picture Magic Bring a warm glow to your home with a photo of your loved ones. Dahl Photography will capture your family as they are at this magical moment in time with this gift certificate for a family portrait session in their Woodland Hills studio. You will also receive an 11” x 14” unframed print of your choosing. The skill of Dahl is evident in every portrait they create. Valid Monday through Friday only. Value: $500.00 Minimum Bid: $200.00 Dahl Photography, Woodland Hills, California 814. Custom Photo Card Dove Rudman from DoveFoto will come to the location setting of your choice in the Los Angeles area for a photography Nestled in the exclusive Glen Center in Bel Air, this high-end fullservice salon is a true beauty retreat, transporting you to a Zen-like state the moment you walk through the door. Indulge and relax while you enjoy a hair cut and shaping experience with Moises. Escape from the real world, leave relaxed and beautifully coiffed. Value: $250.00 Minimum Bid: $115.00 Epitome Salon, Bel Air, California LUXURY Page 84 817. Epitome Facial 820. Garden of Eden An anti-stress and oxygenating facial is just what the doctor ordered. Infused with active ingredients that energize, nourish and firm your skin, this 60-minute facial is suitable for all skin types. Your skin will glow and your spirit will relax as you prepare to put your best face forward. Value: $110.00 Minimum Bid: $50.00 Epitome Salon, Bel-Air, California Your garden is an extension of your home and a living reflection of who you are. Garden By Design can make your dreams for this space a reality. As a featured landscape designer on HGTV, Hadyn Lazarow is a consummate professional who will provide you with a design consultation and landscape architectural plans for either your front or back garden. The grass is indeed always greener with Garden By Design. Value: $1,000.00 Minimum Bid: $450.00 Garden By Design, Sherman Oaks, California 818. Ultimate Bath Care The height of bath luxury, this indulgent light blue gift hamper is filled with layer upon layer of lovingly handwrapped naturally active face and body treats to surprise and delight. These extraordinary products from the Liz Earle Naturally Active Skincare collection are formulated with all the elements necessary to achieve the ultimate in skin health. You will glow with delight after sampling this fabulous line. Value: $276.82 Minimum Bid: $115.00 Liz Earle, San Marino, California 819. Magical Memories Chris Frawley of Frawley Photo Group will capture and document those lasting moments that happen at a special event in your life. As a premier event photographer based out of Los Angeles, Chris continues to explore the craft of photography and pushes the boundaries of this art. This is an opportunity to have Chris shoot your next event - be it an awards show or gala, a holiday party or family celebration, a business conference or convention, a fundraising event or sporting tournament, a birthday celebration or a walk down the red carpet, every experience is a special experience and will be captured by Chris for you to treasure. Valid for the Los Angeles area only. Value: $1,500.00 Minimum Bid: $600.00 Frawley Photo Group, Los Angeles, California 821. Interior Dreams Spoil yourself with a fully comprehensive six-hour interior design consultation with the talented Georgette Westerman. Working to impart affordable style by turning your dreams into reality, she will provide you with insight and professional guidance on how to create the best-suited environment for you in any space in your home or workplace. Interior design is an investment and Georgette is your investment planner. Value: $1,000.00 Minimum Bid: $450.00 Georgette Westerman Interiors, Los Angeles, California 822. Memory Maker Old photos are priceless, but if you never see them, they’re meaningless. Hold On To Your Memories will scan your paper photographs and preserve them in a digital format, which will allow you to enjoy them in a slide show, on a TV, or in a digital frame. Each certificate is good for the scanning of 50 photos. Snap it up. Value: $100.00 Minimum Bid: $50.00 Hold On To Your Memories, Nevada 823. Pure Proactiv Developed by a dermatologist and now with a brand new micro-crystal medicine that makes it more powerful and a more complete approach to treating acne, Proacitv is the LUXURY Page 85 solution to clear, beautiful skin. This Proactiv gift basket from the world’s number one acne skincare system offers a full range of non-comedogenic products to address acne prone skin. With products to renew, revitalize and repair, clear new skin is just days away. Value: $500.00 Minimum Bid: $225.00 Victoria Jackson and Bill Guthy, Palm Desert, California bring to you and your training sessions an enormous amount of expertise on the best way to get you into the best shape of your life. Value: $625.00 Minimum Bid: $300.00 JZ Fitness, Los Angeles, California 827. Kai Luxury Jean Larette, who has been honored on House Beautiful’s list of Top Designers in America for three consecutive years, will meet with you in your home for two hours to discuss refreshing your space with color and fabrics. A home should be a reflection of you and your lifestyle, and with Jean Larette Interior Design, you may finally achieve the look you have been searching for. Value: $3,500.00 Minimum Bid: $1,250.00 Jean Larette Interior Design, Greenbrae, California Prepare for a relaxing and inspiring day with the treats in this gift compilation. Enjoy the lovely aromas of the Kai Skylight, Nightlight and Twilight candles, made from soy. Luxuriate in Kai body wash, body glow, body polish and body buffer that will leave your skin radiant. Next, apply the Kai body butter and lotion, follow with the perfume oil or eau de parfum, and lull yourself into a state of relaxation. This wonderful collection of Kai products is presented to you in a natural bamboo box and also includes a fine linen wash and a room/ linen spray for the total Kai experience. Pure pleasure. A. Kai Gift Basket Value: $541.00 Minimum Bid: $200.00 825. Crowning Glory B. Kai Gift Basket Value: $541.00 Minimum Bid: $200.00 C. Kai Gift Basket Value: $541.00 Minimum Bid: $200.00 824. Beautiful House Hair is often called an individual’s crowning glory. Your visit to the Joseph Martin Salon will take your crowning glory to new heights. First, with Chris, you will experience what a true color professional can do for your locks. Cesare will then treat your mane to an expert haircut and blow-dry to flatter your features. You will now be prepared for any crowning moment that evening. Value: $250.00 Minimum Bid: $125.00 Joseph Martin Salon, Beverly Hills, California 826. Fitness Time Train with one of LA’s most amazing fitness experts, Jenn Zeding. Jenn possesses over 12 years of experience in the industry and has been featured in both regional and national publications. Jenn will come to your home for 3 personal training sessions, in the Brentwood, Beverly Hills, or Santa Monica area. With a masters degree in Kinesiology and multiple national certifications, she will Kai, Malibu, California 828. Sensational Skin Specializing in cosmetic dermatology, Karyn Grossman treats patients with the highest of standards. Her attention to detail and aesthetic balance ensure that you will receive the finest treatment available. Whether this is your first foray into cosmetic dermatology or you are searching for a new board certified dermatologist known for her skill, Dr. Grossman is the specialist to see. This certificate is good for one site of Botox and a consultation including a full body skin cancer screening. Value: $750.00 Minimum Bid: $300.00 Karyn Grossman, M.D., Santa Monica, California LUXURY Page 86 829. Capture the Moment Pictures tell our stories. Stories of birthdays, of holidays, and of the ordinary “day to day” days. By looking at a picture you can be taken back to any moment, to any story. Katie B. Photography captures those moments for you to treasure, for you to showcase in your home, and for you to tell your story to others. Don’t miss this certificate good for one family photography session, up to five people, on location in the Los Angeles area. She will capture your family on that day, and you will have an 8”x10” so that you may relive it and retell it. Value: $190.00 Minimum Bid: $75.00 Katie B. Photography, Beverly Hills, California 830. Kiss My Face This gift basket is full of luscious products that combine potent and effective natural and organic ingredients to make you look good and feel great. Kiss My Face creates products based on the belief that nature creates the best ingredients. Try them for yourself and discover the quality, purity and efficacy that nature has to offer. Value: $250.00 Minimum Bid: $100.00 Kiss My Face, New York, New York 831. Sustainable Design This certificate entitles you to a two-hour design consultation with Kelly LaPlante. As a celebrated eco-interior designer and Lexus Hybrid Living partner, Kelly will show you the way to stylish living that is good for the environment. You will also enjoy reading this copy of her recently published lifestyle design book, Ecologique - The Style of Sustainable Design. Value: $275.00 Minimum Bid: $125.00 Kelly LaPlante, Los Angeles, California 832. Picture Perfect This Canon Rebel T1i is a digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera that features a movie mode with full 1080p video recording at the rate of 20 frames per second. It is one of the first digital SLR cameras on the market that will allow you to shoot High Definition movie clips to complement the stunning still pictures that you take. In addition to what you can capture on your own, you will also receive some of Avril Lavigne’s campaign photos. Shoot for fun, shoot for art, just don’t miss this opportunity to capture a once-in-alifetime moment. Value: $930.00 Minimum Bid: $450.00 Avril Lavigne and Canon Camera, Los Angeles, California 833. Luci’s Locks Imagine the luxurious pampering you’ll receive in your own home in the Los Angeles area when the talented Luci Lawrence, hair stylist-to-the-stars, uses her gifted hands to cut, blow-dry and style your hair, leaving it looking its absolute best. A superstar makeup application by Luci will add the finishing touch to your glamorous look and prepare you for any fabulous event. Value: $500.00 Minimum Bid: $200.00 Luci Lawrence, Los Angeles, California 834. Let Yourself Glow Jennifer Lee works with such stars as Jennifer Garner and Jennifer Aniston. She is now available to you with this offering of a customized facial and three custom airbrush tans to maintain your Southern California glow. As a skincare specialist, Jennifer will personally care for your skin, leaving you simply glowing. Value: $250.00 Minimum Bid: $115.00 Jennifer Lee, Los Angeles, California 835. Transformative Day Known for their artistry, skill and true creative collaboration, Maurice B., and Farrah Sabo of LMG Studio and Hair salon will transform your hair with a cut, color and style. Located in Beverly Hills, this unparalleled salon LUXURY Page 87 will be the venue for a truly memorable day, a day when you become the new you. A. Haircut and Blow-dry by Maurice B., with Color by Farrah Sabo Value: $350.00 Minimum Bid: $150.00 B. Haircut and Blow-dry by Maurice B. Value: $200.00 Minimum Bid: $85.00 LMG Studio Hair Salon, Maurice B. and Farrah Sabo, Beverly Hills, California 838. A Beautiful Experience 836. The Eyes Have It 839. Magnificent Mark’s Garden Celebrity makeup artist Amanda Jacob Ellis, owner of Makeup Mandy Eyelash Bar and Makeup Studio, is offering to transform your appearance with a day of beauty that includes: a flattering eyebrow design; a half set of mink eyelash extensions, to make your eyes your new favorite feature; and an airbrush spray tan to give you that healthy Southern California glow. Simply gorgeous, simply you. Value: $500.00 Minimum Bid: $200.00 Makeup Mandy, West Hollywood, California 837. Home Design Mark Cutler views his interior design work as a form of portraiture, aiming to create spaces that are a reflection of each client. With an intrinsic understanding of design, construction and budget, Mark Cutler is now available to reflect upon your project during this private 2 hour design consultation which can include: a design portfolio presentation; a design and architecture consultation; a preliminary furniture plan and arrangement; an assessment of lighting and media needs; a shopping excursion; and/or a preliminary interior design budget. Value: $500.00 Minimum Bid: $200.00 Mark Cutler Design, Inc., Los Angeles, California Put your good looks in the hands of professionals. You’ll be thrilled with the outcome and look absolutely amazing after you use this gift certificate for a personal hair cut by Sanae and beautiful color treatment with Patricia at the Mark Garrison Salon in New York City. Your own personal transformation will unfold before your eyes. Value: $375.00 Minimum Bid: $150.00 Mark Garrison Salon, New York, New York Enhance the décor of your next glorious soiree or ladies luncheon with breathtaking floral arrangements designed to complement your personal style by Los Angeles’ prized Mark’s Garden. Having created floral arrangements for the most celebrated weddings and parties in the country, you will have the time of your life selecting $1,200 worth of stunning floral creations for you own special occasion. Mark’s Garden’s gorgeous designs will add elegance and panache to any event you deem worthy. Value: $1,200.00 Minimum Bid: $600.00 Mark’s Garden, Sherman Oaks, California 840. In Home Luxury Now there is no need to leave your home to enjoy the therapeutic benefits of Swedish and Thai massage. Naomi Nathanson, a Thai Yoga Therapist, brings the combined benefits of these two massage styles directly to you in the comfort of your own home for a full 90 blissful minutes. The benefits you reap will be immediately evident in your body, mind and spirit. Value: $150.00 Minimum Bid: $75.00 Naomi Nathanson, Agoura Hills, California LUXURY Page 88 841. IT for Me 844. Annual Flower Any technology issues you or your business may have can be solved with this gift certificate good for four hours of IT consulting. Priding themselves on working until the job is done right, Omid Technologies, Inc., is the technical service professional company that you need to set up networks, servers, and systems or to troubleshoot any computer related problems. Knowledgeable and professional, Omid has you and your IT needs covered. Value: $600.00 Minimum Bid: $250.00 Omid Technologies, Inc., Calabasas, California ProFlowers will deliver the highest quality fresh-fromthe-field flowers to you for 12 consecutive months. Their experts nurture the flowers from bud to blossom, ensuring only the best-of-the-best get picked for the seasonal bouquet you will receive each month. For your own personal enjoyment, to brighten your home, or to share with friends on a special occasion, these natural blooms will bring a smile to face the moment they arrive. A lovely vase will also be included with your first delivery. Value: $499.98 Minimum Bid: $200.00 ProFlowers, San Diego, California 842. Lash Out The pioneer of eyelash extensions, Dionne Phillips, is offering to take your eyelashes from thin and wispy to full, long and glamorous. The custom individual eyelash extensions are attached to your natural eyelashes, last up to 8 weeks, and are safe, hypoallergenic and waterproof. This $500 gift certificate is good for a full set of eyelash extensions and two touch ups. Schedule your appointment today. Value: $500.00 Minimum Bid: $225.00 Dionne Philips and D’lashes, Beverly Hills, California 843. Fragrant Philosophy Fragrance should make you feel good. That is the motto behind these wonderful fragrances in this lovely gift basket selected for you by Philosophy, Inc. Try these clean, wearable scents that are designed to inspire a greater sense of well-being and you will experience this companies perspective – that when you smell good you feel good. A brilliant philosophy to live by. Value: $247.00 Minimum Bid: $100.00 Philosophy, Inc., Phoenix, Arizona 845. Mane Event Ramon successfully mixes his creativity for hairstyle with a true down-to-earth personality. Now exclusively at the famed Kevin Josephson Salon in Beverly Hills, Ramon will work his magic and help you discover your best look for the woman you are today with these gift certificates totaling $100. With over 20 years of experience, your locks are in great hands with Ramon. Certificates are valid for hair services up to $100 with Ramon only. Value: $100.00 Minimum Bid: $50.00 Ramon, Beverly Hills, California 846. Portrait Art Roclord is a fine art photographic studio, specializing in unconventional portraiture that captures an image that will be appreciated and treasured forever. Avoiding the usual photographic trends, your image will be captured in a truly magnificent way. Enjoy using this certificate for consultation, studio portrait session, and one 8 x 10 gallery print that will be retouched, matted and signed. This is your life, captured in art form. Winner must contact Roclord Studio by July 15, 2010 and photography must be completed by September 15, 2010. Value: $450.00 Minimum Bid: $200.00 Roclord Studio Photography, Pasadena, California LUXURY Page 89 847. Luxurious Lashes 850. Oh, My Aching Back Eyelash extensions create a longer, thicker and fuller look to make your eyes dazzle. Extensions, which are waterproof, weightless and mascara free, are applied individually to your own lashes to ensure that they look and feel as natural as possible. See what your eyes are missing with this gift certificate good for eyelash extensions and a lash care kit. This offer will be gone in a blink. Value: $225.00 Minimum Bid: $100.00 Kallie Ross, Manhattan Beach, California Does your back ache for the perfect remedy? Put yourself in the skilled hands of John Schwartz, Doctor of Chiropractic, for 3 much needed sessions. These welcomed chiropractic sessions will be accompanied by therapeutic massage and physiotherapy. Let this master’s hands ease away all your aches and pains. Value: $750.00 Minimum Bid: $300.00 Dr. John Schwartz, D.C., Los Angeles, California 851. Foot Fantasy This is your day of beauty. Your specialized treatments will take place in this peaceful medi-spa and will include one Purigenix collagen facial by aesthetician Katie Schaefer and two areas of Botox with registered nurse Michelle Regoso. This glorious day will end with a $100 certificate good toward your next visit to their luxurious medi-spa and you walking out the door newly refreshed, ready to put your best face forward. Value: $1,300.00 Minimum Bid: $550.00 Dr. Frank Ryan, Beverly Hills, California Pamper your feet with this luxurious Earth Spa pedicure. You will start with an earth mineral footbath that will calm and cleanse your feet. A warming raw sugar scrub will exfoliate, polish, smooth and refine your peds. Next, a hydrating and protective volcanic clay masque will be applied followed by an extensive therapeutic hot rock massage, paraffin treatment and hot towel wrap. Your feet will be in heaven. Value: $100.00 Minimum Bid: $50.00 Sky Blu Nail Lounge, Century City, California 849. Stila Beauty 852. Baby Love 848. A Beautiful Day Created in 1994 by a top celebrity makeup artist, Stila is known for its modern, sophisticated, and non-intimidating approach to beauty. The brand’s innovative, multi-tasking formulas, eco-friendly packaging, and fashion-forward colors have cemented its place on must-have lists of top beauty editors around the world. Explore this brand for yourself with this gift basket featuring 9 Stila favorites, including lip-gloss, bronzer, hydrating primer, foundation and lip liner. Let Stila highlight your beauty. Value: $300.00 Minimum Bid: $150.00 Stila, Los Angeles, California Doctors Mark Surrey, Hal Danzer, Wendy Chang and Shahia Ghadir of the Southern California Reproductive Center offer this amazing opportunity for one cycle of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) to help a woman achieve a pregnancy. Cycle includes: initial consultation and ultrasound screening; IVF follow-ups; cycle monitoring which includes ultrasounds and lab tests; physician and professional management fees; surgery center and fees for egg retrieval and embryo transfer. This offer excludes fees for anesthesia, medication, and post transfer reevaluation. There is no guarantee that this will result in a pregnancy, however, the center has achieved one of the highest pregnancy rates in the country. Value: $17,000.00 Minimum Bid: $6,000.00 Southern California Reproductive Center, Beverly Hills, California LUXURY Page 90 853. A Brow Above 856. Umberto Beautiful Kristie Streicher is a premier eyebrow specialist who has the artistic ability to transform your eyebrows. This certificate provides you with a consultation and an actual eyebrow shaping. During the consult, you and Kristie will discuss your options and address any questions or concerns. The shaping of your brows includes a combination of waxing and/or tweezing. Tinting with a natural vegetable dye to add definition to thinner brows is included if you desire. Value: $200.00 Minimum Bid: $85.00 Kristie Streicher, Los Angeles, California With a clientele list straight from the fashion pages and a reputation for style transformations, Umberto of Umberto Beverly Hills, is the one who will achieve the style and cut you have been searching for. This gift certificate offers you the opportunity to have a consultation, haircut and styling with Umberto. The Umberto salon in Beverly Hills is synonymous with gorgeous hair and you will now be synonymous with exemplary personal style. Value: $150.00 Minimum Bid: $70.00 Umberto Beverly Hills, Beverly Hills, California 854. Style by Judy 857. Corporate Identity Judy Swartz has an expert eye when it comes to clothes that both girls and their mothers love. With a background as an image-maker to music legends, she was eventually drawn to two young actresses who needed a personal stylist, the Olsen Twins. The rest is fashion history. Judy is offering you an opportunity to open your doors to her – your closet doors. She will explore what you have, tell you how to make the most of it and outline what you need, all in your 2-hour consultation. Or, if you prefer, Judy may simply accompany you on a 2-hour shopping trip and guide you on what pieces work for you. Value: Priceless Minimum Bid: $200.00 Judy Swartz, Los Angeles, California Need to define or redefine your business? This amazing opportunity will create or completely redefine your corporate identity. Provided by Urban Jungle, your identity package will include: a logo design, business card design, stationary design, the design and development of a fully content managed website, and one year’s hosting of your site. While some restrictions apply and this offer does not include print production, photography or copy writing, it does include a new definition of your business. How will you be defined? Value: $20,000.00 Minimum Bid: $8,000.00 Urban Jungle, Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada 855. Love Your Pet 858. Look Your Best Tender Loving Care is a certified pet grooming business with a team of groomers, brushers and bathers who love to pamper your pet. All of their groomers have been professionally trained, are highly qualified, and many have breed specific training as well. They also make every effort to accommodate your special grooming requests. Long hair or short, big or small, TLC grooms them all with tender loving care upon the presentation of this certificate good for 1 dog or cat grooming. Value: $35.00 Minimum Bid: $15.00 Tender Loving Care, Los Angeles, California Nicole Walmsley is a makeup artist who has a special talent for making you look lovely. Having worked with celebrities from Bonnie Raitt to Justin Bieber, her simple approach will highlight your best features and let your natural beauty shine through. Book your appointment for a makeover and consultation on a day when you have a special event planned to showcase your new natural beauty. Value: $500.00 Minimum Bid: $200.00 Nicole Walmsley, Culver City, California LUXURY Page 91 859. Celebrity Photography 861. Cosmetic VIP At your next personal event, a World Entertainment News Network photographer will be in attendance for two hours to capture the most memorable moments. With photographers who have shot every red carpet and every celebrity from Brad and Angelina to Paris Hilton, you are sure to receive a gorgeous set of photos that will help you remember that moment in time forever. This offer is not good for headshots. Value: $750.00 Minimum Bid: $350.00 World Entertainment News Network, Los Angeles, California This gift basket will fulfill all of your beauty needs with the finest products imaginable. Filled with $400 worth of goodies including: spa gloves, gentle daily cleanser, toner, night renewal crème, daytime protective emulsion, brain polisher, crème masque, serum instensif, perfecting essence, eye nourisher, a mirror, shower gel, conditioner, shampoo and firming body nouisher, this Sense cosmetic gift basket has all of your spring and summer skin care needs covered. Value: $400.00 Minimum Bid: $100.00 Auction Committee 860. Renewing Facial Experience An anti-aging, oxygenating, rejuvenating facial is just what the doctor ordered for you. Each signature facial begins with a microdermabrasion of the face, neck, and décolletage followed by a high frequency skin treatment. Next, an oxygen therapy session will awaken the beauty within and a rejuvenating mask will ensure a youthful glow. Finally, a nourishing, hydrating and rejuvenating serum will be applied followed by a moisturizing complex during a revitalizing facial massage. Your hands and feet are not forgotten on this day, as a luxurious paraffin treatment awaits them. When your session is finished, you will be putting your best face, foot and hands forward into the world, glowing anew. A. Signature Facial Value: $250.00 Minimum Bid: $100.00 B. Signature Facial Value: $250.00 Minimum Bid: $100.00 C. Signature Facial Value: $250.00 Minimum Bid: $100.00 Value: $250.00 Minimum Bid: $100.00 Steven Zax, M.D., Los Angeles, California D. Signature Facial LUXURY Page 92 ART AND HOME DECOR ART AND HOME DECOR Page 95 900. Artful Appreciation 902. Create a Space Created especially for the 2010 Race to Erase MS event, this acrylic painting by international artist Craig W. Baskin honors all who value the importance of hope. Aptly titled, Nancy’s HOPE, this vivid, original work of art will feature orange colorings inspired by the Race to Erase MS and showcase the inspiration Craig draws from the world. As an acclaimed contemporary artist, Craig’s work is enjoyed in collections around the globe. A fine addition to your own personal collection, this painting shall inspire hope in you and all who view it. Value: $5,400.00 Minimum Bid: $2,000.00 Craig W. Baskin, Palm Springs, California Indulge in a fully comprehensive one-hour design consultation in the luxury of your home or office with the inspired team at ESpace Design and Construction. As seen in Architectural Digest, ESpace has the vision to transform your environment. Whether residential or commercial, interior design or construction consultation, ESpace is where you shall find your new space. Home or office must be within a twenty-five mile radius of Santa Monica. Expires August 7, 2010. Value: $250.00 Minimum Bid: $100.00 ESpace, Santa Monica, California 901. Renaissance Portrait Bradford Renaissance Portraits will produce a once-in-alifetime memorable portrait of an individual or a family by one of their renowned artists. This painting-like portrait on canvas measures either 16” x 20” or 11” x 14” and is richly embellished with artistry that everyone will admire. This offer expires November 11, 2010 and the artist does not work with pets. A. Bradford Renaissance Certificate for 16” x 20” portrait Value: $3,000.00 Minimum Bid: $1,250.00 B. Bradford Renaissance Certificate for 16” x 20” portrait Value: $3,000.00 Minimum Bid: $1,250.00 C. Bradford Renaissance Certificate for 11” x 14” portrait Value: $1,000.00 Minimum Bid: $400.00 D. Bradford Renaissance Certificate for 11” x 14” portrait Value: $1,000.00 Minimum Bid: $400.00 Bradford Renaissance Portraits, Costa Mesa, California 903. Eclectic Grace Mixing and matching old and new is the design philosophy of Grace Home Furnishings. From this store full of wonderful finds comes this gorgeous silk white orchid plant in an elegant pewter colored pot. Easily integrated into any décor, the orchid is a flower of style and of grace. It will look beautiful in your home. Value: $150.00 Minimum Bid: $60.00 Grace Home Furnishings, Los Angeles, California 904. Beautiful Dreams This sumptuous Italian Egyptian cotton king sheet set by Sferra boasts a 590 thread count as well as delicate stitching with handmade lace. Slip into soothing ivory luxury and escape into dreamland. Presented to you by International Down and Linen, renowned for creating the ultimate in linens for your boudoir and bath. You are virtually guaranteed a good nights sleep from this evening on. Value: $1,200.00 Minimum Bid: $500.00 International Down and Linen, Los Angeles, California ART AND HOME DECOR Page 96 905. Strongwater Statement Designed by world famous designer Jay Strongwater, this figurine, titled, “Adina Fu Dog with Cub”, features hand painted enamel over metal and is artistically adorned with handset clear Swarovski crystals. From the Lustre Collection this piece is one of only 300 created as a limited edition. Value: $1,200.00 Minimum Bid: $500.00 Jay Strongwater, New York, New York 906. Elegant Canine Limited to an edition of 300, this figurine by artisan Jay Strongwater titled, “Gilganesh Fu Dog” will guard you in your home or office. From the Lustre Collection, it is meticulously hand painted enamel over metal and features handset clear Swarovski crystals, which compliment the bronze, topaz, orange and green colors. Exquisitely designed in Strongwater’s trademark style, this piece will enhance any décor. Value: $1,200.00 Minimum Bid: $500.00 Jay Strongwater, New York, New York 907. Transcend Time This gorgeous 8”x10” black and white giclee print captures a moment in time. Taken at the Astoria Boulevard train station on a snowy day by artist Charlie Lebess and aptly titled Astoria Boulevard Snow, this fine art print was taken from a digital source and printed using ink-jet printing. Black and white photography is timeless in its simplicity, and it transcends any décor. Value: $150.00 Minimum Bid: $70.00 Charlie Lebess, Astoria, New York 908. Linens et al Pamper yourself and beautify your bath and boudoir with something wonderful from this fabulous shopping spree at Linens et al. This $500 gift certificate will give any Lord or Lady the royal touch. Choose from luxurious after-bath wraps, a tapestry of table toppings, and a sparkling array of silver and crystal treasures as well as luscious bedroom dressings. Value: $500.00 Minimum Bid: $250.00 Linens et al, Beverly Hills, California 909. Radiant Light This beautiful set of Cana candlesticks designed by Marcelo Lucino is artistically crafted of alpaca and bamboo. You may choose to display them as a set or separately, as each is truly exquisite on its own. Ambient lighting is always the most flattering and these candlesticks are a must have treasure for your home. Value: $950.00 Minimum Bid: $400.00 Dennis Hopper, Venice, California 910. You Ought to be in Pictures Photos are truly a treasure and now you will have the opportunity to gather your family and capture a moment in time. Mary M., one of Los Angeles’ most well known photographers for family and children’s portraiture, offers a special studio photography session and an exquisite 16” x 20” family portrait. Nothing is more valuable than an heirloom of your loved ones. This offer expires November 7, 2010. Value: $1,120.00 Minimum Bid: $450.00 Mary M. Photography, Los Angeles, California 911. Precious Writing This Mont Blanc Meiserstuck Platinum Le Grand roller ball pen features a barrel and cap made of black precious resin inlaid with the Montblanc emblem and platinumplated clip and rings. Known for generations as a maker of sophisticated, high quality writing instruments, Montblanc products reflect true craftsmanship. Signing your name with this pen, which also comes with free engraving, will reflect your own personal dedication to the finest things in life. Value: $400.00 Minimum Bid: $150.00 Mont Blanc, Beverly Hills, California ART AND HOME DECOR Page 97 912. All In Order De-clutter your schedule, your space, and your mind with help from the professional organizers at Roberts and Lathrop. This gift certificate is good for 8 glorious hours of organizing that will deal directly with what is making you less efficient. When you are finished, you will be able to truly focus on what is most important in your newly organized world. Value: $640.00 Minimum Bid: $275.00 Roberts and Lathrop Professional Organizing Service, Oak Park, California 913. Crystal Elegance Shimmering with reflected light, this precision cut crystal bowl by Rosenthal Crystal is simple and stylish. Transform your table and display your favorite items in this beautiful piece of art. Bring elegance to any table, in any décor, as a gift for a special hostess, or as a treat for yourself. Value: $75.00 Minimum Bid: $35.00 Rosenthal Crystal, Beverly Hills, California 914. Classic Design This beautiful and classic leaded crystal pitcher is made in Germany by Rosenthal Crystal. One of the world’s finest crystal manufacturers in the world, Rosenthal is a leading producer of up-to-date, innovative designs for the well-laid table. Make a statement on any table in your home with the unique placement of this elegant pitcher. Value: $65.00 Minimum Bid: $30.00 Rosenthal Crystal, Beverly Hills, California 915. Set the Mood Grace your home with this glorious 6’8” x 9’3”’ area rug from Stark Carpet. Known worldwide for their exceptional quality and style, this lovely Stark carpet is designed with beautiful soothing colors. No room is complete without the richness, vibrancy and warmth that perfect accents provide. Value: $1,600.00 Minimum Bid: $650.00 Stark Carpet, Los Angeles, California 916. Sweet Treat Stephanie Rado Taormina is an artist whose work is represented in numerous corporate and private collections. This framed piece entitled “Sweet Treat” is from her 2009 “Light” series and is autographed on the back. A lovely complement to any art collection, this is an opportunity to indulge yourself with a sweet treat at any time of the day. Value: $750.00 Minimum Bid: $350.00 Stephanie Rado Taormina, Reading, Pennsylvania 917. Crystal Perfection At 19 inches tall and made in limited edition, this fabulous pineapple from William Yeoward is the most wonderful and extravagant centerpiece - perfect for the table or for a special place in your home. Beautifully made with hand-cut crystal and adorned by silver fronds, this glorious piece will look beautiful in any décor and will be cherished forever. Value: $2,500.00 Minimum Bid: $800.00 Auction Commitee ART AND HOME DECOR Page 98 HOLLYWOOD HANDBAGS HOLLYWOOD HANDBAGS Page 101 1000. Hollywood, Celebrity and Society Handbags By the classic definition a handbag is a small bag, with or without a strap or handle, used by women to carry personal items such as keys, money, and cosmetics. It is also known as, or called, a purse. These handbags, however, defy all definition. Ranging in size from large to small, designed by well-known designers such as Celine, Hogan, Coach, Chanel, and Kidrobot and crafted of materials from leather to metal to silk, these bags are not defined by ordinary standards. Rather, these bags are defined by the women who once owned them. Women who are celebrities and socialites in Hollywood. Our newest addition to the auction line-up, the Hollywood, Celebrity and Society Handbags Collection features handbags that have been carefully selected by their famous owners and donated to The Race To Erase MS so that we may present them to you for auction. Stars such as Scarlett Johansson, Nicole Richie and Sarah Jessica Parker, known for their fashion flair, are often the ones who define a look for an entire season. Do not miss out on this wonderful opportunity to own a rare crossover piece – an iconic celebrity essential. A. Anne Heche, Autographed Value: Priceless Minimum Bid: $300.00 B. Elisabeth Moss Value: Priceless Minimum Bid: $300.00 C. Sarah Jessica Parker #1, Autographed Value: Priceless Minimum Bid: $300.00 D. Sarah Jessica Parker #2, Autographed Value: Priceless Minimum Bid: $300.00 E. Sarah Jessica Parker #3, Autographed Value: Priceless Minimum Bid: $300.00 INTERNSHIPS INTERNSHIPS Page 105 1100. Fashion Wonderland 1102. You’re Next This is a fantastic opportunity to join Babakul and be involved in the intricacies of creating a fashion line. For three months, the winning bidder will have the chance to work out of the Venice, California office and participate in all of the ins and outs of designing a fashion line. Fabrics, styles, duplication of them for sales, and distribution of a catalog are just a few of the industry departments you will be involved in. Babakul, which is French for “hippie,” is a high-end contemporary women’s brand founded in 2008 by Kym Gold, a former co-founder and co-owner of True Religion Brand Jeans. This is a non-paying internship for a period of three months and intern must be at least 18 years of age. Value: Priceless Minimum Bid: $350.00 Babakul, Venice, California Here is an opportunity to give that future fashion designer and modeling enthusiast the summer experience of a lifetime. Faith Kates of Next Models is offering an internship for a talented young fashion connoisseur. Your son or daughter, age 17 to 25, will gain hands on experience about the fashion and modeling industries at one of the world’s most respected agencies. The internship may be at either the New York office or the Los Angeles office and the duration of the internship is to be determined by the donor in conjunction with the winner. All housing and expenses are the responsibility of the intern. Value: Priceless Minimum Bid: $350.00 Next Management Company, New York, New York 1101. Now C Here C Magazine celebrates the best of California life, style, and influence. From fashion to jewelry, from people to homes, C focuses on the looks, people, places, and events that define California’s role as the creative center of the country. This is an opportunity for a college age individual to gain hands on experience in the magazine publishing world with an internship at C with responsibilities including fact-checking, transcribing interview tapes and researching articles. Located at the C offices in Santa Monica, California, the duration of the internship will be two to three months. Internship is unpaid, but may qualify for college credit. All housing and expenses are the responsibility of the intern. Value: Priceless Minimum Bid: $350.00 C Magazine, Los Angeles, California 1103. L.A. Confidential Experience the world of Niche Media LLC with this onemonth internship position for two days a week with Los Angeles Confidential magazine. Wired to all that makes Los Angeles tick, Los Angeles Confidential shines brightly over Southern California as the authority on luxury and sophistication for the most influential people. As an intern, you may choose to work in either the Events and Marketing or Editorial departments, both of which will help better prepare you for your future career. This is a nonpaying internship and all housing and expenses are the responsibility of the intern. Internship dates to be mutually agreed upon. Value: Priceless Minimum Bid: $250.00 Niche Media LLC, Los Angeles Confidential, Los Angeles, California INTERNSHIPS Page 106 LIST OF DONORS LIST OF DONORS Page 109 We express our heartfelt thanks to the following extraordinarily generous donors from throughout the world whose support has created our Silent and Live Auctions. 23rd Street Jewelers A Bed of Roses Lisette Ackerberg Aeffe USA, Inc. Janet Alhanti Ali Rahimi, Mon Atelier American Airlines American Idol AnDaz Liverpool Street AnDaz San Diego Andrea Totten Design and Sales Arion Luxury Collection Resort and Spa Arnold Palmer Enterprises Lovee Arum Ascot Limousine Service, Inc. Auntie Barbara’s Kids Aura Boutique Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A Dan and Donna Aykroyd Baracci Barneys New York Jonathan Bash Craig Baskin Belladonna Face and Body Clinic Belle Gray Beverly Hills Hotel Beverly Wilshire, a Four Seasons Hotel Bishop’s Lodge Ranch Resort and Spa BLT Steak Blue Palace Resort and Spa Borghese Cosmetics Bradford Renaissance Portraits Buttercake Bakery C Magazine Cal-a-Vie, The Spa Havens California Pizza Kitchen Camp Echo Carmen Castillo Veronica Caudillo Cedars Sinai Imaging Medical Group Chanel Chuck’s Parking Service, Inc. Classic Kids Photography Classic Party Rentals Clear Medical Marina Del Rey Jordan Cohen Noel and Dina Cohen Cristophe Salon Dahl Photogrpahers Dan Tana’s Tracy Danza David Orgell, Inc. Dana Davis Christine Devine D’Lashes Don Francisco’s Coffee Donna Karen International Donni Charm DoveFoto Dr. Frank Ryan Dr. Jon Schwartz EAST Restaurant and Lounge Edina Kiss Jewelry Effrey’s Custom Cleaners Elie Tahari Elio’s Fitness for Success Epitome Salon ESpace Etro Toni Ferrara Flexer Wine Group Focus Self Defense and Fitness Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco Fox Broadcasting Company LIST OF DONORS Page 110 Frawley Photo Group Funky Divas Furla G. Pierce Clothing Garden by Design, Inc. Gelson’s Markets Geoffrey’s Malibu Georgette Westerman Interiors Deb Gibson Giggles ‘n Hugs Global Works, Inc. Jenn Golden Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. Kenny Gorelick Grace Home Furnishings Grand Hyatt Beijing Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok Gritti Palace, Venice, Italy Karyn Grossman Lisa Rinna Hamlin Hankie Pankie Teri Hausman Anne Heche Henry Fong, HF Services, Inc. Heyday Films Hold Onto Your Memories Ho’oilo House Hotel Des Indes, The Hague Hotel Pulitzer, Amsterdam Netherlands House of Blues Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort & Casino Hyatt Regency Atlanta Hyatt Regency Chicago Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa IDG Restaurants Il Fornaio Zydrunas Ilgauskas Innovative Dining Group Interior Motives International Down and Linen J.T.P. Films, Inc Victoria Jackson Jacob & Co. James Lustig Jay Strongwater Jean Larette Design Jet Blue Joe’s Seafood, Primesteak &Stone Crab Joseph Martin Salon Joey’s Gym For Children Jonas Group Jonathon Hyman Joyce Groussman Estate Fine Jewelry Juvenile Shop JZ Fitness Kai Kallie Ross Kapalua Land Company, Ltd. Katie B. PHotography Kelly La Plante Interior Design Kevin Josephson Salon Kiss My Face Kitson Julie Kohner L.A. School Mates La Costa Resort and Spa LACMA Avril Lavigne Charlie Lebess Jennifer Lee Jen Levett Monique Lhuillier Linens et al Liz Earle Lloyd Klein LMG Studio Loews Hotel Inc. Los Angeles Confidential Magazine Los Angeles Lakers LIST OF DONORS Page 111 Louis Vuitton Kym Lubell LuLu’s Evan Lysacek Cammy MacMillan Make Up Mandy Malteezyu Maltese Mandana Farmanfarmaian Manny Mashouf, bebe Mara Granderson Mark Cutler Design, Inc. Mark Garrison Salon Mark’s Garden Mr. and Mrs. Ziggy Marley Mary Frances Accessories Mary M. Photography Mastro’s Restaurants David and Laura McKenzie Mega Brands Michael Stars Michaels Restaurant Mon Atelier Mont Blac Montage Resort & Spa Elizabeth Moss Pascal Mouawad Mrs. Beasley’s Bakery Nanette Lepore Napa Valley Wine Train Naomi Nathanson Neiman Marcus Next Management Company Nobu West Hollywood Oceana Santa Monica Omid Technologies, Inc. One and Only Palmilla Oscar de la Renta Victoria Page Paige Denim Parachute Publishing Paramount Pictures Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort and Spa Park Hyatt Melbourne Sarah Jessica Parker Marc Passer Pat Areias Sterling Beverly Hills Peace and Love Jewelry by Nancy Davis Peter Max Philippe Philosophy Plata Wine Company Platinum PR Preston Bailey Design Inc. ProFlowers Wolfgang Puck Rat Entertainment Reem Acra New York Regal Cakes Jackie Reiver Renee Strauss for the Bride Joyce Rey Rhonda Faber Green Designs Ken Rickel Ritmo Mundo Roberts, Lathrop Professional Organizing Rock Sugar Pan Asian Roclord Studio Photography Rodolfo Rodriguez Chip and Kathleen Rosenbloom Rosenthal Crystal Rowley Portraiture Sabine Niederberghaus-Lesavoy Saddle Peak Lodge Saks Fifth Avenue Kirsten Sarkisian Richard and Nancy Sartor Savannah Chanelle Vineyards Seymour Jewelers Sky Blu Nail Lounge Skydive Santa Barbara LIST OF DONORS Page 112 Spago Beverly Hills Gary Spatz Sprinkles Cupcakes St. Regis Aspen Resort St. Regis Bali St. Regis Beijing St. Regis Grand Hotel, Rome St. Regis Monarch Beach St. Regis Punta Mita St. Regis Resort, New York St. Regis Shanghai St. Regis Singapore St. Regis Washington D.C. Starcraft Enterprises Steven Zax Kristie Streicher Dr. Mark Surrey Judy Swartz Sweet Melissa’s/ Savor Inc. Tacori Tao Las Vegas Stephanie Rado Taormina Tender Loving Care The Bar Method Los Angeles The Biltmore Santa Barbara The Cheese Store of Beverly Hills The Chocolate Traveler The Grill The Hilton Bora Bora Nui Resort and Spa The Hyatt Regency Vancouver The Kahala Hotel & Resort The Magic Castle The Malibu Colony Co. The Mammoth Mountain Inn The Marshall Group The Montage Beverly Hills The Romanos Luxury Collection Resort The Royal Hawaiian The Treasured Accessory The Upper Deck Company Robin Thicke Ticketmaster Jonathan Tisch T-Mobile USA Tommy Hilfiger U.S.A., Inc. Tory Burch Trefethen Vineyards Tumbleweed Day Camp Umberto Universal Studios Urban Jungle Marketing/ Life Interactive Valentino Boutique Louis Van Amstel Van Cleef & Arpels, Inc. Vilebrequin Visions Westin Excelsior, Florence, Italy W Los Angeles, Westwood Nicole Walmsley Warren Tricomi Salon Vanna White White House/ Black Market Austin and Jami Lea Grace Winkler Mark Witsken World Entertainment News Network US Grant, a Starwood Luxury Collection Hotel XIV Karats Ltd. YAS Fitness Center AUCTION RULES AUCTION RULES Page 115 Auction Rules 2010 1. Silent Auction items will be displayed and bid on at The RACE To Erase MS Gala at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel on Friday, May 7, 2010, from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Auction Officials will be available to help locate items and to help with bidding. 2. Auction merchandise is displayed in the same categories as they appear in the Auction Journal. 3. The Silent Auction BEGINS promptly at 6:30 p.m. May 7, 2010 and the Silent Auction will be CLOSED at 8:30 p.m. according to the official Auction clock. The closing bid will be certified by an Auction Official and constitutes the winning bid. 4. In addition to the Silent Auction there will be a special Live Auction. Live Auction items are featured in the beginning of this Catalogue. 5. In the event of a contested item, the last two individuals appearing on the bid sheet may participate in a “bid-off” conducted at the table at the time of closing. Bidders must be present at the table in the event of a bid-off. An Auction Official will conduct the bid-off. His or her decision shall be final. 6. All items in the Silent Auction have bid sheets affixed nearby. The bidder must print their name, table number, phone number(s), assigned bidder number and bid amount on the bid sheet. 7. Bid increases must be for at least the amount of the indicated minimum raise per item. Bids are to be raised in increments of $10.00 for items of minimum bid value under $500.00, $25.00 for items of minimum bid value $500.00 and over, $50.00 for items of minimum bid value $1,000.00 and over, $100.00 for items of minimum bid value $5,000.00 and over. 8. New bids must be written on the topmost blank available. Once a bid sheet is signed by the successful bidder it is deemed binding. All sales are final and there will be no refunds. 9. Every effort will be made to notify winners the evening of the event or directly thereafter. Winners may take their item the night of the event only by exhibiting a “paid receipt” at the time of departure. Auction items not removed the evening of the Auction must be picked up at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza on May 8, 2010 between the hours of 10am and 2pm. Any items not picked up at the hotel on the weekend of the event must be picked up at the Nancy Davis Foundation Office. It is the responsibility of the winning bidder to ship any purchased items if they are too large to take the night of the Race to Erase MS. 10. All items must be paid for by cash, check, Visa, MasterCard or American Express at The Race To Erase MS Gala the evening of Friday, May 7, 2010, unless purchased by Mail-in-Bid. We would prefer all items over $5,000 be paid for by check or cash. 11. Guests of The Race To Erase MS, as well as those not attending, are invited to bid by mail for Silent Auction items. Mail-in bids should be on the form provided and must be postmarked no later than May 1, 2010. Mail-in bids will be transferred to bid sheets prior to the Auction night. Purchase is not guaranteed, as The Race To Erase MS guests must have the opportunity to bid. 12. Purchasers of items through mail-in bids will be notified by May 13, 2010. All sales are final and there will be no refunds, as mail-in bid forms are binding. Explanation of payment procedure is given upon win. 13. Reservations for all trips must be mutually arranged with the donor. All trip dates are subject to availability and do not include any incidental charges or resort fees. AUCTION RULES Page 116 14. Travel items do not include air, land or water transportation unless directly stated in the Auction listing. 20. By his/her purchase, the buyer waives any claims for liability against the event organizers, event sponsors, event beneficiaries, or the donor of the Auction item. 15. Gift certificates and trips must be used within one year unless otherwise noted. 21. Per IRS regulations, the tax-deductible portion of your contribution is the amount donated less the estimated retail value of the goods and/or services received by the donor. 16. Tax, tip, alcoholic beverages, and delivery services are not included in restaurant gift certificates unless otherwise indicated. 17. Gift Certificate Guidelines are as follows in addition to and/or as otherwise stated in the auction item’s specific description in the auction book: Certificates have no cash value, no cash exchange value and may not be exchanged or returned. No credit will be issued for any unused portion. Certificates will not be reissued if lost or stolen. All certificates expire one year from date of the event; in this instance the event is May 7, 2010. Tax and gratuity are not included. Certificates are not transferable. All scheduled appointments for service certificates are subject to all cancellation policies of the donor’s facility. The original certificate must be presented at time of use. 18. The Auction Committee has endeavored to catalogue and describe the Auction items and certificates correctly, however items are sold “as is”. The Auction Committee neither warrants nor represents, and shall in no event be responsible for the correctness of description, or genuineness, authorship, provenance or condition of the items or quality of services rendered. No statement contained in the Catalogue or made orally at the Auction or elsewhere shall be deemed to be such a warranty, representation or assumption of liability. 19. In addition to the bid price, the winning bidder of an item of tangible personal property may be required to pay 9.75% of the bid price for state and local sales tax. OUR SPECIAL THANKS GO TO THE FOLLOWING WHOSE EXTRAORDINARY SUPPORT HELPED TO MAKE THIS YEAR’S AUCTION AN UNPRECEDENTED SUCCESS! Lynn Palmer Tawny Sanders Jordan Cohen Henry Fong Kathy Hilton Tommy Hilfiger David Horowitz Kim Marshall Pam McMahon David and Laura McKenzie Sabine Niederberghaus-Lesavoy Debbie Pattillo Victoria Page Melanie and Colleen Segal Benjamin Sinclair We would also like to thank The Race to Erase MS Major Sponsors: American Airlines Associated Television International Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A EMD Serono Pfizer Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Tommy Hilfiger U.S.A., Inc. Typography & Printing: California Litho Arts