Help us put a woof over their heads!
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Help us put a woof over their heads!
@homeswithwoofs Homes with Woofs! Help us put a woof over their heads! woof Silent & Live Auction Catalogue Designer Doghouses & Other Great Stuff! Proceeds to: 1 Homes with Woofs! Bee Meadow Farm 19558 County Road 25 Apple Hill, Ontario Saturday, June 18th, 2016 1:00 to 4:00 P.M. Message From the Organizers.............................................................. 1 A word from Natalie Rowe about Bee Meadow Farm.......................... 2 Sloppy Kisses to our Celebrity Judges!................................................. 3 Sloppy kisses to our Doghouse builders!.............................................. 3 Tail Wags to our Wonderful Donors!..................................................... 4 Our Volunteers and Supporters!............................................................ 4 Live Auction - Rules............................................................................... 5 Live Auction Items................................................................................. 5 Silent Auction - Rules.......................................................................... 12 Silent Auction Items............................................................................ 12 Message From the Organizers After seeing the success of Barkitecture in the US, where designer doghouses are built and auctioned off with proceeds going to charity, I wondered why we couldn’t something similar here and so I organized the first Homes with Woofs event that raised $ 10,000 for the Ottawa Humane Society. Two years later, here we are again! This time proceeds will go to Bee Meadow Farm, a magical place where over 100 animals, both rescued and adopted, thrive and live together, thanks to the loving care of Natalie Rowe and Gordon Campbell. A group of talented craftspeople (including students at Algonquin College) have built,and donated the most amazing doghouses. We received silent auction donations of everything you can imagine, from customized pet portraits and children’s bedding to wine tours and tastings, even two nights at Tremblant! Chloe Benoit did all our graphic design work; Mario Carlucci took care ofmedia. Shawn McGregor and Dotti McNeil helped me, Natalie, and Gordon with organization details and general running around. A huge shout out to all our volunteers and donors, and all of those of you bought and sold raffle tickets or volunteered to lend a hand. And of course, a huge thanks to Natalie and Gordon for their enthusiastic support and promotion. So happy tail wags to all of you! We hope you have as much fun at Homes with Woofs on June 18th as we did putting things together. Peggy Blair 1 A word from Natalie Rowe about Bee Meadow Farm We are grateful and happy to host the “Homes with Woofs” fundraiser at our farm, with all the proceeds going to help our collection of rescue animals. In addition, Gordon and I are working on charitable status for our rescue endeavours so that eventually we can issue tax receipts. We would like to have an educational slant our charitable project, to complement our existing relationship with the Ontario SPCA Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry Animal Centre in Cornwall. We don’t want to become an actual animal refuge, because we have a limit on the amount of animals we can care for here (coff, coff BABY GOATS coff, coff) and we’re almost at that limit, and we usually adopt our animals from the SD&G OSPCA in Cornwall; it’s not our goal to become a shelter, or to compete with the existing one for funds. Gordon and I both volunteer for the SD&G OSPCA, and will continue to do so for as long as they’ll have us. So if you want to come out to the farm on Saturday, June 18th, there will be lots of fun things going on, including an auction of beautiful one-of-a-kind dog houses, some kitty items, and a silent auction, plus some food. I’m sure Henry the pig will be out and about, reminding everyone he is not actually a pig but a human being, and what is he doing with all these other pigs anyway?! As well, we’re renaming the farm “Bee Meadow Farm” and having a new farm sign made. Having one that says “Big Angus McDonald Family Farm” only confuses delivery people! That said, everyone around here will no doubt continue calling it Big Angus McDonald Farm until the end of time. Natalie Rowe Bee Meadow Farm 2 Sloppy Kisses to our Celebrity Judges! Two celebrity judges will be awarding ribbons at our June 12 event for the most creative doghouse, the most eco-friendly doghouse, the most luxurious doghouse, best re-use of recycled materials, and best in show (although our judges tend to make up their own categories and that’s fine too!) Media celebrity Carol Anne Meehan is a huge dog lover. We were thrilled when she said she’d love to be a judge; we’re delighted to have her! Alan Neal, CBC host of All in a Day, will be helping Carol Anne decide who gets what ribbons. We don’t envy them; this competition is tough, thanks to the brilliant job our doghouse builders have done (they’re all winners!) Sloppy kisses to our Doghouse builders! Algonquin College Rochelle Anderson Luc Lavoie Dan Maxwell, JDX Maintenance and Painting Ross McLean Jake Morgan Dave Robertson 3 Tail Wags to our Donors! Alexandria Moulding Beau’s Gail Benjamin Peggy Blair Blue Gypsy Wines Penny Bolton Lucie Bourdon, Mondus Distinction Lana Burnley (Arbonne) Chew-That Dar Blue Amanda Desrosiers Denise Gwinn Joel Edelson Cheryl Henry Ian Highway Pierre Houle Andrew King Leslie Kirk John Kruithof LoveLove Foods, Cornwall Cathy Macdonald, Mortgage Brokers Ottawa Jackie Maye Michael Mazur Michael McDonell Jody Mitic Mondus Distinction Garden Decor Linda Nesrallah Nickim Woodworking Mark Prest Natalie Rowe Royal Oak Pubs Seaway Express Simon and Schuster Canada Smokie Ridge Vineyard The Quirky Carrot The Works Three Dog Winery Frank Van Boxtel Sharon VanStarkenburg Wendy Blais/QB Collars Michelle Wietbrock (CoversZ) Debbie Wightman Deborah Wilson, Photographer Our Volunteers and Supporters! Robert Allard Peggy Blair Gail Benjamin John Bennett & Joanne Lefebvre Ross Brown Cedarstone Acres Chloe Benoit (Chloe B. Design) Erica Cadogan Gordon Campbell Mario Carlucci Colour By Design Marthe Diguer Joel Edelson Bernie Grenier Virginia Haddad Michael Holland (Cake and Shake) Pierre Houle Rose Huxted-Morrison Pam Jackman Eric Kalbfleish Leslie Kirk 4 Kimberley Lapointe Luc Lavoie Joanne Lefebvre Dotti MacNeil Anastasia McDonald Jackie Maye Bethany McDonnell Catherine McDonnell Shawn McGregor Ross McLean Carol Anne Meehan Alan Neal Laurie Pilon Natalie Rowe Christina Russell Sinix Printing Vicky Tyo-Grenier Thimblecakes Debbie Wightman Paula Wilson Hamed Zadeh Here’s what’s up for grabs Live Auction - Rules • To bid, you need to register and get a bidder’s paddle. When you want to place a bid on an item, wave your paddle to attract the auctioneer’s attention. Be sure to hang onto your paddle; you’ll need the number on it when you pay for your item. • All sales are final and items are sold “as is.” • We have made every effort to describe donated items as accurately as possible, but be sure to know what you are buying. Values of goods and services stated in the catalogue are estimates only; actual items may not be as described. Some of the items in the live auction catalogue may end up as silent auction items and vice-versa. • The highest bidder will win unless a reserve bid has been stated and isn’t met. • You will need to remove your item before the event ends unless you’ve made other express arrangements with us.(We can store and deliver some of the doghouses depending on where they need to be transported; in a few other cases, the builder will make those arrangements.) • Pay for your items before you leave. We accept MasterCard, Visa and American Express and personal cheques. We’re even happier to take cash. Live Auction Items WINE TASTING Wine tasting for six in the tasting room of the farm at Blue Gypsy Wines in Oxford Mills, complete with souvenir glasses and two bottles of cranberry wine! (Don’t worry - you can buy more of this delicious fruit wine when you are at the winery!) Donated by: Blue Gypsy Wines 1595 Lindsay Rd, Oxford Mills, ON K0G 1S0 613 698-7685 https://blue-gypsy-wines.myshopify.com/ 5 FABULOUS, UNIQUE CHILDREN’S BEDDING! Michelle Wietbrock is the designer-at-large for Coverz. She was often underwhelmed at the retail options for children’s room decor. These beautiful products are the direct result of her decision to make up for that and aren’t we lucky? This gorgeous fitted sheet, children’s pillowcase and cuddle sheet comes from Michelle’s Cat collection. We’ve chosen to put it in the live auction because we love these cats! (NOTE: we have three other sets of Michelle’s bedding in our silent auction. All contain a pillow case, fitted sheet and cuddle blanket, and all are in Michelle’s original and unique patterns!) Approximate value: $ 200 USD. Donated by: Michelle Wietbrock - CoverZ.Us http://coverz.us/ WINE TASTING FOR SIX! You’ll ejoy this terrific package from Three Dog Winery in Prince Edward County. Enjoy a private tasting and vineyard tour! Stroll the vineyards of ThreeDog Winery, glass in hand. Enjoy a specially prepared meat and cheese platter as you sit on the beautiful patio. Can you think of a better way to spend a day in the County? Donated by: Three Dog Winery http://www.threedogwine.com/ 613.403.4323 6 CLASSIC DOGHOUSE! This classic design was made by students in the Building Construction Technicians program at Algonquin College and isn’t it a beauty? The plywood interior and front and back is a Luan ½” plywood. The sides are made with a Canexel product trimmed in knotty pine. The roof is standard 3 tab asphalt shingle. Donated by: Building Trade Technician Students Algonquin College 1408 Woodroffe Ave. Ottawa, Ontario K2G 1V8 DOGHOUSE Donated by: Rochelle Anderson LOG CABIN BEAUTY! Harken back to Ontario’s pioneer days with this charming, rustic, log-cabin dog house complete with chinking! Luc Lavoie has created a shelter inspired by the many log homes dotting the green fields of Glengarry. The antique boards used in the creation of the doghouse come from the barn at Bee Meadow farm. Donated by: Luc Lavoie, Carpenter Alexandria, Ont. 7 CONTEMPORARY DOGHOUSE! Constructed of re- purposed oak that will be cut down to size for the “beams” for cosmetic purposes as well as strength. Plywood will make up the main walls, floor, and roof and would be water proof. NOTE: This picture is of a doghouse entered in Barkitecture; the finished product will be similar to the Caseta-Madera “Dog Cave” entry. (photo credit Barkitecture) Dan Maxwell, JDMax Maintenance and Painting jdmaxpainting@gmail.com 613-614-1649 PINE BOARD-AND-BATTEN BEAUTY! Simple but stunning pine board and batten construction with shingled roof doghouse, and look at that summer patio! Meant for the bigger dog, you could pop this one in the backyard as a playhouse! NOTE: This picture is of the work-in-progress; finished doghouse will be painted and shingled! Ross McLean Stonefield Acres Market Garden https://www.facebook.com/Stonefield-Acres DOGHOUSE WITH GAZEBO AND GREEN (LIVING) ROOF! Carpenter extraordinaire, Jake Morgan, is back this year with a “green roofed” planttopped doghouse plus a gazebo! So far, all we have is this picture of his work-in-progress: he’s completed the base with three rafters . But if it’s anything like Jake’s recycled pallet doghouse at our last event (complete with rooftop herb garden, see to the left), this will be the one to beat! Fine workmanship, and always creative - we can’t wait to see Jake’s finished version! Donated by: Jake Morgan jacob.lawrence13@gmail.com 8 ALL ABOARD, DOGGIES! Dave Robertson and his team at Robertson Fine Cabinetry and Woodworking have built a doghouse modelled after a vintage Quebec train station. Definitely a contender for the best in “choo”! Dave Robertson Robertson Cabinetry and Fine Woodworking Bainsville, ON ORIGINAL FLORAL PAINTING! Franciscus (Frank) Van Boxtel is an Ottawa artist who is also passionately involved in supporting animal rescue. He is donating an original and beautiful acrylic floral painting on canvas; he is working on it right now! (NOTE: this painting is similar to the one that will be auctioned off at our live auction!) Donated by: Franciscus Van Boxtel http://www.franciscus.ca/index.html 819-684-4594 TWO NIGHTS AT THE WESTIN HOTEL AT MONT TREMBLANT! This package comes from Seaway Express in Cornwall - stay overnight at the Westin resort and Spa at Mont Tremblant! The hotel room is in the Westin Hotel and Spa at the base of mountain in the pedestrian village of Mont Tremblant. The room has 1 king bed and a small kitchenette. Underground parking pass is included. Yearround availability; may be limited in peak season (eg. Christmas) Donated by: Seaway Express 605 Boundary Road Cornwall Ontrio K6H 6K8 9 ART PHOTOGRAPH BY DEBORAH WILSON! Gorgeous 24” x 16” photograph, printed on acrylic and ready to hang! Imagine this in your office or living room; you can design a whole room around this beautiful black and white print! Approximate value: $225. Deborah Wilson, Photographer carafarmdw@gmail.com Deborah Wilson Photography www.facebook.com/Deborah-WilsonPhotography-733229280090139/ WINETASTING AT SMOKIE RIDGE VINEYARD FOR TEN! Enjoy a tour and wine-tastomg at Smokie Ridge vineyard in Mountain, Ontario this summer or fall! A short drive from Ottawa, Smokie Ridge Vineyard is a local family owned and operated winery specializing in northern varietal grapes including Frontenac, Sabrevois, Louise Swenson, St. Pepin and Marquette. Smokie Ridge Vineyard 10090 Cameron Rd, RR 3 Mountain Ontario K0E 1S0 http://www.smokiesgrapes.com/ 10 Silent Auction - Rules 4:30 PM to approx 7:30 (NOTE: Times are approximate only. The silent auction will end five minutes after the Live Auction is over) • Print your name and the amount of your bid clearly in the appropriate space on the bidding sheet. We have to be able to read it! • Don’t move silent auction items. If you want to see something a little more closely, ask one of our volunteers for help. Please don’t touch electronic items or open our gift baskets. • Actual gift certificates are not on display. If you’re the high bidder, we’ll provide them to you at the time of payment. Restrictions may apply to some; be sure to read the terms of your gift certificate(s) carefully. • When the silent auction is over, the highest bid on each bid sheet will be declared the winner. You have to pay for your items before you leave the venue and take your items away with you. We will happily accept cash, MasterCard, Visa, American Express, and personal cheques as well as cash. • If you leave before the winner is announced, we will contact you to arrange payment, pick up and delivery. If we can’t reach you within 72 hours, we will contact the next highest bidder to see if he or she wants to buy the item instead. Silent Auction Items BEAU’S GIFT BASKET Details to Come HANDMADE COLLAR AND LEASH SETS! These collar and leash sets are absolutely gorgeous! They are hand-sewn by Wendy Blais, owner and founder of Queen Bianca, a company named after her Afghan. (NOTE: They come in a variety of sizes (small, medium and large) and designs (dogs, stripes, and dragons) designs and will be auctioned off separately.) Donated by: Wendy Blais, Queen Bianca www.qbcollars.com qbcollars@rogers.com 11 HAND-FORGED IRON POT HANGER! This beautiful piece of art and functionality was handrafted by blacksmith Pius Beck, one of the great Quebec master blacksmiths. This hanging pot rack with its pig, duck, chicken and rabbit, will grace your kitchen with country style! Comes with matching hanger. Donated by: Peggy Blair peggyblair.ca MASSAGE YOUR TROUBLES AWAY! A private sixty minute session with a Registered Massage Therapist! Combine this with our Homes With Woofs Spa gift basket for the best relaxation package ever! Donated by: Dar Blue, RMT Registered Massage Therapist 1385 Woodroffe Avenue Room A125 Ottawa, Ont. blued@me.com HANG UP YOUR LEASHES! Beautifully handcrafted dog leash hangers with adorable slogans - great gifts for the dog lover! (Note: these will be bid on as individual items at our silent auction) Handcrafted by Penny Bolton, just for this event! Donated by: Penny Bolton, Vermont 12 PAMPER YOURSELF WITH A PERSONAL MAKEOVER! A gift basket of gorgeous Arbonne makeup products AND a one hour personal makeover session with a trained makeup artist, Lana Burnley, just for you -- you can have as many friends watch as you like! (Approximate value $ 260.00) Donated by: Lana Burnley Arbonne International http://www.lanaburnley.myarbonne.ca/ A BASKETFUL OF FRAGRANCE! A gift basket of Scentsy products including a hen-shaped nightlight, three Scentsy scent bars, and various samples of Scentsy products. Close your eyes and let the fragrance take you away! Donated by Amanda Desrosiers Independent Scentsy Consultant http://amandadesrosiers.scentsy.ca aking-10@hotmail.com Phone # 613-362-1203 13 GORGEOUS DRINKING BOWL STAND! Treat your dogs to an environmentally safe food experience with this wooden stand with three metal drinking bowls, donated by Chew-That, a pet store with a difference! Chew-That is environmentally conscious as well as stocking high quality pet products and toys. Owner Shannon Giust stays away from aerosol spray cans and products containing harsh chemicals. Donated by: Chew-That 665 Earl Armstrong Rd, Ottawa, ON K1V 2G2 https://www.facebook.com/chewthatfriends THREE FRENCH HENS! No calling birds or turtledoves, but you’ll enjoy this wool “painting” of Three French Hens by J. Harrison! 10” x 14” in custom made solid wood black frame. Made in Scotland U.K with Hebridean and Shetland wool. Here’s a Facebook link to the artist: https://www.facebook.com/ woolimages/ Donated by: Denise Gwinn 14 COZY FELTED CAT BEDS! What cat wouldn’t love snoozing in one of these lovely hand-knit, felted cat beds! Easy to care for, they are 100% wool. Simply wash them in hot water and dry in the dryer to stiffen them back up as they become “wobbly” with use. (NOTE: These three cat beds will be auctioned as individual items in our silent auction.) Handcrafted and Donated by: Cheryl Henry, Russell, Ontario SKULL CRUSHER HEADPHONES! Crusher headphones by Skullcandy bring the sound and feeling that you get from sitting front row at a concert. The headphone’s design features a slider to control the bass and customize your music. Dual ear cup. Deets at http://www.skullcandy.ca Donated by: Ian Highway GIFT CERTIFICATE Donated by: LoveLove Foods, Cafe, Bakery and Bistro 15 1/2 Second Street East Cornwall, ONT K6H 1Y3 15 “THINK OF THE BEES!” A Signature Homes with Woofs Garden Gift Basket! 16 assorted seed packets of herbs including heritage varieties, flowers, and veggies Two brightly coloured Whirly-gigs to keep away those pesky varmints! A set of gardeners gloves and a sturdy trowel set. Plus Bee Meadow Farm’s own lip balm, hand lotion and handcrafted Amorous Duck Soap, all in a lovely metal Fleurs and Flowers basket! “WOOF IF YOU LOVE PASTA!” A signature Homes with Woofs Gift Basket for the discerning foodie and dog lover! A robust bottle of red by Prince Edward County’s own Three Dog Winery (see our live auction wine tasting tour!). Coloured pasta noodles; truffle infused olive oil, pesto, salsa verde from Cornwall’s own LoveLoveFood, and two gorgeous tea towels, “Woof if you love pasta” and “paw prints.” A wonderful host or hostess gift! “IT’S ALWAYS MOTHER’S DAY!” A Homes with Woofs Signature Spa Gift Basket! Umbra bamboo bathtub caddy (I have one - these are fabulous! You can have a glass of wine, and read a book while you soak!). Beautiful lush flower print towel and face cloth. Botanicals body wash and assorted lotions, bath salts and in keeping with the theme, a handcrafted beeswax candle, all in a gorgeous red woven basket! Spoil her -- it’s always Mother’s Day! 16 BECOME YOUR OWN BEEKEEPER! A SWEET silent auction item and the perfect item for an auction at Bee Meadow Farm! A nuc of honey bees plus installation, valued at $200, for all you beekeepers or wannabee beekeepers!! You’ll get the bees in a cardboard nuc box with marked queen, three frames of brood and one frame of food. All Natalie’s bees have come from Pierre and they are beautiful, healthy bees! Donated by: Pierre Houle ANDREW KING - PRINT Well-known Ottawa artist Andrew King’s works vary from contemporary landscapes to graphic images. His work evokes both humour and emotion through minimalism, lighting and colour. This 12” by 16” sepia toned print is of the Elmdale Theatre is very similar to what we will have up for auction! Retail value: $200.00 Andrew King http://www.andrewkingstudio.com/ 17 FOR THE BARBECUE! You’ll love this beautiful summer BBQ Gift Basket! This Beautiful Summer Basket includes large woven storage basket with lid; large serving tray; drink pitcher; 4 tall glasses; small decorative bowl; cedar grilling planks; digital BBQ temperature fork; BBQ sauce; 4 placemats, napkins; crackers; a variety of chocolates including truffles, turtles, and more; a variety of nuts, candies and other treats! Donated by: Cathy Macdonald Mortgage Brokers Ottawa cathym@mortgagebrokersottawa.com www.cathymacdonald.ca 613-222-6878 (direct) FOR ALL YOU HORSE LOVERS! A lovely cast-resin figurine of a horse and foal figurine galloping over wood, sure to please the horse lover in your life. Donated by Jackie, who helps at Bee Meadow Farm every Sunday. Donated by: Jackie Maye AUTOGRAPHED COPY OF UNFLINCHING BY JODY MITIC! Decorated sniper, double amputee, star of the Amazing Race Canada and now an Ottawa City Councillor, Jody Mitic’s celebrated autobiography has been on the Globe and Mail bestseller list since it was published. Donated by: Jody Mitic 18 BEAUTIFUL CAST IRON DRINKING BOWLS! If you are tired of your dog drinking out of a flimsy and easily spilled water bowl, here is a creative and decorative way to change that! The lovely cast iron piece is durable, heavy and lovingly carved with metal scrolls. This item comes with an included stainless steel bowl that fits snugly down inside the basin. The cast iron finish will protect this piece from moisture. (NOTE: This set of two bowls will be auctioned off together at the silent auction.) Donated by: Lucie Bourdon Mondus Garden Style Living MondusDistinction.com CANVAS WRAPPED ART PHOTOGRAPH! Linda Nesrallah is an Ottawa hobby photographer whose inspiration comes from the energy and vibrancy of everyday life. This gorgeous orange and grey canvaswrapped print shows her keen eye for detail and colour. You could design an entire room around this print; absolutely lovely! Approximate value: $200.00 Donated by: Linda Nesrallah www.Lindanphotography.com https://www.facebook.com/linda.nesrallah.5 Lindan@rogers.com Ottawa, Ontario 613 371-7167 19 YOU AND YOUR POOCH WILL LOVE THESE HANDCRAFTED WOODEN DOG BOWL HOLDERS! Any dog would be pleased to eat out of these stainless steel bowls in beautiful handmade wooden holders, made with love by Nickim Woodworking. The stands are buffed with Nickim’s very own beeswax polish (they not only work with wood, they keep bees, too!) Great to look at, and made to last! Donated by: Nickim Woodworking Alexandria, ON $150 GIFT CERTIFICATE TO THE SHORE CLUB You’ll love this sophisticated Westin Hotel restaurant featuring gourmet surf ‘n’ turf in a contemporary interior. Let Chef Jason Groulx treat you to a very special night on the town! Donated by: Robyn Oliviero Mortgage Broker, Dominion Lending ART PHOTOGRAPHS OF TULIPS! Local Ottawa photographer, Mark Prest has graced us with two copies of a photograph print he made of tulips. What could be a nicer hostess gift on Canada Day? Framed in glass -- bid on one or both at the silent auction! Donated by: Mark Prest Photography, 28c Henderson, Ottawa 20 ROYAL OAK GIFT CERTIFICATE Enjoy the sun at one of Royal Oak Pubs this summer! The Royal Oak is a proud sponsor of local charities and their friendly terraces are great places to hang out and have a cold one. (NOTE: we have two $25 gift certificates that will be auctioned off separately) Retail Value: $50.00 Donated by: Royal Oak http://www.royaloakpubs.com/ A PERSONAL, UNIQUE, COMMISSIONED PET PORTRAIT! Frank (Franciscus) Van Boxtel is an extremely talented artist whose work has been featured in several publications, including covers of several issues of Companion Parrot Quarterly! Bid on this opportunity to have a commissioned portrait of your pet ( NOTE: Photograph is an example of Frank’s work only.) Donated by: Franciscus Van Boxtel http://www.franciscus.ca/index.html 819-684-4594 PERSONAL BLUETOOTH OUTDOOR SPEAKER For your outdoor listening pleasure, a personal Bluetooth Outdoor Speaker! Donated by: Michael McDonell 21 GIFT PACK FROM THE QUIRKY CARROT! One of Alexandria’s best-loved cafes! Donated by: The Quirky Carrot 1 Main St S, Alexandria, ON K0C 1A0 (613) 525-2229 www.TheQuirkyCarrot.ca ORIGINAL OIL AND COLLAGE PAINTING, FOR THE SERIOUS COLLECTOR! Sharon VanStarkenburg earned her BFA from the University of Ottawa in 1997 and received the First Place Visual Arts Prize. In 2007, she studied at New York University, working toward a MA Studio Degree. She has exhibited internationally and is included in numerous collections. This beautiful and striking work is called Apis Regina – Ermine Portrait. It is a 12″x12″, oil and collage on wood panel, valued at $650. Donated by: Sharon VanStarkenburg http://sharonvanstarkenburg.artspan.com/ BASKET OF SEASONAL PRODUCE! The hardworking folks at Stonefield Acres are donating a basket of fresh, organic veggies for four! The items are so fresh we won’t even know what they are until we get the basket on the day of the fundraiser! If you’re a foodie, this one’s for you! Donated by: Stonefield Acres 22 VIKING SEA CHILDREN’S BEDDING! A children’s bedding set, and lovely bedding it is too, from Michelle Wietbrock’s Coverz.Us original Viking Sea collection! Handcrafted in a unique print designed by Michelle herself, this package contains a fitted sheet, pillow case and child’s cuddle blanket. Imagine this in your little boy (or girl’s room) - gorgeous! (We have one of Michelle’s sets in our live auction as well, from her Cat collection!) Donated by: Michelle Wietbrock CoverZ www.CoverZ.us BLAST OFF CHILDREN’S BEDDING! Another gorgeous children’s print designed by Michelle Wietbrock of Coverz.Us this one is from the Blast Off collection. Package contains children’s fitted bed sheet, pillowcase and the softest cuddle blanket. Imagine the dreams your child will have as he or she drifts off to outer space ... Commander Hadfield, are you out there? Donated by: Michelle Wietbrock CoverZ www.CoverZ.us 23 PIROUETTE CHILDREN’S BEDDING! More lovely bedding from Michelle’s Pirouette collection! Handcrafted in custom designed prints, this package contains a fitted sheet, pillow case and children’s cuddle blanket. Donated by: Michelle Wietbrock CoverZ www.CoverZ.us SUMPTIOUS ADULT THROW! And not to leave out the grown-ups, Michelle has included an adult cuddle blanket too -- this gorgeous throw is big enough for two at 52 x 80” and unbelievably soft ... wrap yourself up in softness! Donated by: Michelle Wietbrock CoverZ www.CoverZ.us PORTABLE RETRO DOG BED! This fold up retro dog bed is perfect for the travelling pooch! Folded up, it’s a suitcase, but open it up and voila - a fully-equipped dog bed, complete with pockets for treats, leash etc! Comes complete with comfy bolster and pillow! Created by Debbie Wightman Donated by: Debbie Wightman 24 THE WORKS - GIFT CERTIFICATE! Two gourmet burgers and two marvellous milkshakes - yumm! (Order the elk burger and a donation is made towards breast cancer research!) Retail Value: $60.00 Donated by: The Works https://www.worksburger.com/ 25 homeswithwoofs.wordpress.com Design by: ChloeBDesign.com