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Cook for the Cure Silent Auction

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Welcome to our Online Silent Auction. Bidding has closed. Thanks to everyone who placed bids on items to benefit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Winners will be contacted during the week of October 10, 2011. Winners have been determined by the highest bid as of 8:00 pm on Friday, October 7. As always, thank you for your support in our efforts to raise funds for this worthy cause.


“Blue Hydrangea” Amanda Miller, Account Executive Hydrangea flowers vary in color depending on where you live. In central Indiana, we usually see hydrangeas in shades of pink—so this blue one was a real treat to find! This 8” x 10” framed photo was shot by Amanda, an award-winning, certified photographer. She will have two photos featured in this month’s second annual “Butler Creates: An Alumni Art Exhibit” at Clowes Memorial Hall (Sunday, Oct. 23). You can find more of Amanda’s work in her Etsy shop, aemillerPhotography.etsy.com. Estimated Value: $150 Current Bid: $55.00 click here to bid “Desert Cathedral” Chris Bucher This photograph of an old adobe church was created by Chris Bucher near Taos, in the mountains of New Mexico. The piece just returned from a show of images made from toy cameras at the Watson Gallery in Texas. An award-winning photographer and author of several books on photography, Chris has shown his photographic art in galleries and museums throughout the country and overseas. He is also available for commissions and assignments from personal portraits to large commercial or editorial projects. Mounted on board, the image is covered with a multi-layered coating, that not only protects it, but also gives it a distressed look. 20″ x 20″, framed in steel. Go to www.chrisbucher.com to see more of his work. Estimated Value: $375 Current Bid: $125.00 click here to bid “Flat Rock River Series” 4-Panel Photo Collage Jason Hathaway, PR Writer This 4-panel photo collage was created by Lindsay M. Gerlach—an artist living in Flat Rock, Indiana. This series captures her interest in the ever-evolving state of a river, or any moving body of water. While, the shells represent a sense of time passing. 16″ x 20″ (unmounted print, ready to frame). Estimated Value: $100 Current Bid: $25.00 click here to bid “Fun With Fall” Pumpkin Rug Emily Holsapple, Production Artist If you weren’t ready for fall yet, this autumnal rug will get you in the mood. Handcrafted with love by Nodie, Emily’s grandmother (could this story be more adorable?), this 12″ x 12″ rug is beautifully made. Hang on the wall, or place near candles on a table. Then, pour some apple cider! Estimated Value: $75 Current Bid: $40.00 click here to bid “Untitled” Painting Whitney Klinck, PR Account Supervisor An abstract expressionist, local artist Carl Peters specializes in color field and landscape oil painting and photography. Carl is a resident artist at the Murphy Art Center at the heart of the arts scene in Fountain Square. This oil on canvas is 37″ x 29-1/2″. Estimated Value: $400 Current Bid: $121.00 click here to bid “Untitled” Painting 2 Whitney Klinck, PR Account Supervisor An abstract expressionist, local artist Carl Peters specializes in color field and landscape oil painting and photography. Carl is a resident artist at the Murphy Art Center at the heart of the arts scene in Fountain Square. This oil and mixed media on canvas is 30″ x 24″. Estimated Value: $300 Current Bid: $100 click here to bid 100th Anniversary IMS Poster Melissa Miles, Receptionist Attention race fans! Get this limited edition, commemorative poster celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The framed piece pictures a map of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the surrounding area, circa 1930. Framed size: 29-1/2″ x 23″. Estimated Value: $75 Current Bid: $125.00 click here to bid 2-for-1 Personal Training Succeed Ready for a workout designed just for you? At Succeed, there are no pre-programmed workouts. Together with you, they’ll determine those areas of fitness you can improve—and set out to develop each and every one of them by utilizing scientifically proven training methods. This package includes a two-for-one personal training session in their studio in Zionsville, Indiana. Learn more at www.succeedpersonaltraining.com. Estimated Value: $68 Current Bid: $30.00 click here to bid Regina’s Seasonal Table, Signed Eric Milkereit, Account Manager Local chef and restaurateur, Regina Mehallick, is the executive chef and owner of R Bistro on Mass Ave. in downtown Indy. She opened the restaurant in May 2001 with a strong emphasis on local ingredients that welcomed a dining audience hungry for her rustic yet contemporary dishes. Using that same philosophy, she authored her first cookbook, Regina’s Seasonal Table, and signed a copy just for Cook for the Cure. So dig into this fresh cookbook, and see what delights this 2010 James Beard semi-finalist has to share! www.rbistro.com. Estimated Value: $35 Current Bid: $40.00 click here to bid Addison^® with Touch₂O_.xt^™ Technology Faucet Delta Faucet Touch it on. Touch it off. Or go completely hands-free. With Touch₂O_.xt Technology, the choice is yours. If your hands are soapy or messy, simply tap the faucet on or off with the back of your hand. For repetitive activities, like brushing your teeth, the faucet senses your presence and turns on and off automatically. The faucet will stay cleaner, and you’ll save water as well. You need this faucet! Check it out!. Estimated Value: $500 Minimum Bid: $150 Current Bid: $200.00 click here to bid Adesso Hallmark Lamp Amy Stevens, PR Account Executive Get a beautiful silhouette with the lovely Adesso Hallmark Table Lamp. The shiny black finish of the sculpted wood body and the ivory poly/cotton fabric shade create a chic look. Three-way rotary switch. Measures 12″W x 36″H x 12″D. Estimated Value: $150 Current Bid: $65.00 click here to bid Aussie Gift Basket Team Australia (Eric Wysong, Laura Barnard, Nancy Carroll, Ashley Kasdorf, Kelly Spisak, Joanne Johnson, Thomas Yorgen) Do you have an affinity for the land down under? Then, this assortment of Australian items is for you. Two lovely bottles of Australian wine (One Rosemount Shiraz 2009, One Yellowtail Reserve Chardonnay 2009), an adorable small stuffed kangaroo (aptly dressed for the outback), an authentic handpainted boomerang, a jar of tasty vegemite, the book Sunburned Country by Bill Bryson… and what Australian gift would be complete without a $45 gift card to Outback Steakhouse (and a coupon for a free Bloomin’ Onion, of course). Estimated Value: $100 Current Bid: $85.00 click here to bid Authentic Bursa Silk Scarf Laura Barnard, PR Account Executive Direct from the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, Turkey, this stunning pink scarf is infused with gold silk for an absolutely gorgeous addition to any outfit. The scarf was produced in Bursa, Turkey, home to many of the world’s royal silk products. The feel of the scarf alone is truly indulgent. Estimated Value: $75 Current Bid: $101.00 click here to bid Avail Salon Gift Basket Erin Haskett, Account Director Treat yourself to a little pampering. Start with a gift certificate good for a haircut and eyebrow arch—from Cortne McCall, stylist at Avail Salon, located at 726 Adams Street in Carmel. Then, to keep your new “do” looking it’s best, you’ll get balanced conditioning shampoo, styling spray, a new pink brush and hair clips. Plus a pretty pink bottle of Opi nail polish. Go ahead, you deserve it! Estimated Value: $150 Current Bid: $75.00 click here to bid Baker’s Edge Brownie and Lasagna Gift Basket Sarah Huckleberry, Production Artist You love the corner brownie. Or the crunchy corner piece of lasagna. Both have two great edges on them. This basket multiplies the edges you get! The Original Edge Pan. One for brownies. One for lasagna. And both with special spatulas. Plus there’s ingredients to make your own sweet or savory delights. And T-shirts from Indiana’s own Baker’s Edge. You can find out more about Baker’s Edge by checking out their website: www.bakersedge.com. Estimated Value: $130 Current Bid: $63 click here to bid BCBG Max Azria Clutch Barbie Wentworth, President and COO This Max Azria fuchsia clutch is perfect for that elegant night on the town. Adorned with a stylish bow, and a gold chain for your wrist, this clutch puts everything you need right at hand. And, the magnetic closure keeps everything safely in place. Estimated Value: $98 Current Bid: $35.00 click here to bid Beaded Kuhmihimo Necklace Laura Barnard, PR Account Executive Braided using traditional Japanese framing, or marudai, this kumihimo necklace features elegant jewel-toned beads. A sweet pewter hummingbird clasp adds even more detail to this beauty. An ideal gift or an excellent, unique addition to your own jewelry collection. Estimated Value: $20 Current Bid: $24 click here to bid Cook Book and Chef’s Knife Whirlpool Corporation Another wonderful gift featured in pink. Become the proud owner of a limited edition Pink Ribbon Better Homes and Garden Cook Book and a 7″ KitchenAid Chef’s Santoku knife. Estimated Value: $100 Current Bid: $70 click here to bid Custom-Designed 14″ Cookie Ashley Kasdorf, PR Account Coordinator For those times when a cake just won’t do… you need a one-of-a-kind cookie from Jennifer’s Custom Cookies! Creating treats for once-in-a-lifetime occasions is what Jennifer loves best. And, the lucky winner of this item will receive a custom-designed 14” cookie, which will feed up to 15 people. Choose from original chocolate chip with pecans, or one without nuts. It’ll look so incredible, you won’t want to eat it! To see examples of Jennifer’s creations, go to www.jenniferscustomcookies.blogspot.com. Estimated Value: $40 Current Bid: $35.00 click here to bid Eiteljorg Museum Passes Joanne Johnson, Designer Enjoy eight complementary passes to the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art at White River State Park, in downtown Indianapolis. The Eiteljorg Museum is the only museum of its kind in the Midwest, and one of only two museums east of the Mississippi that showcases both Native American and Western art, culture and history. What could be better for a rainy or snowy day in Indiana? www.eiteljorg.org. Estimated Value: $64 Current Bid: $20. click here to bid Floral Cuff Bracelet Barbie Wentworth, President and COO Looking for that piece of jewelry that can dress up or down? This stunning bracelet will do it. Large jeweltone heart-shaped stones are surrounded by dainty metal and crystal flowers. It’s a definite conversation starter. Let the bidding begin… Estimated Value: $40 Current Bid: $55 click here to bid Framed Photograph Christopher Jordan Photography Christopher Jordan captured this photograph of a clearing storm over Lake Michigan and windblown grasses and sand at the Mt. Baldy area of the Indiana Dunes. Christopher Jordan Photography specializes in nature, landscape, and scenic photography from the Midwest and Great Lakes, particularly Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Illinois, as well as the southeastern United States. The print is approx. 20″ x 15″, and the final framed size is approx. 27″ x 22″. See more of Christopher’s work at his website. Estimated Value: $400 Current Bid: $100 click here to bid Grapevine Cottage Gift Basket (The Wine Guy) Kelly Spisak, Media Planner/Buyer This lovely gift basket is loaded with fine wine and gourmet food items. The Grapevine Cottage is nestled in the heart of Zionsville, Indiana. And, anyone familiar with The Wine Guy (Doug Pendleton, the proprietor) knows that this basket is quite the gift. Don’t pass this one by. Learn more at grapevinecottage.com. Estimated Value: $65 Current Bid: $110 click here to bid Harajuku Lovers Accessories Barbie Wentworth, President and COO Do you know Harajuku? You know, Harajuku Lovers—Gwen Stefani’s brand of apparel, fashion accessories and stationery? Well, get a load of these… a heart-shaped, elastic-band ring from Harajuku Lovers, filled with multi-colored beads surrounding a little harajuku. The jewelry company’s slogan is “A Fatal Attraction to Cuteness” after all. When you pair that with the fabulous headband—wrapped in satiny green, orange and gold, and finished with sparkling medallions—you’ll be ready to party. Harajuku-style, of course. Estimated Value: $50 Current Bid: $15.00 click here to bid Homespun Modern Handmade Gift Basket Homespun Modern Handmade Homespun is a boutique and gallery devoted to modern handmade goods, located in the heart of Irvington. This collection of gifts was selected from the more than 130 artists, crafters and makers featured in the shop. The items are really incredible, and smell even better! A beautiful owl pillow with matching wooden ornament, a pair of mustard-colored hand-felted wool/sterling silver ornaments, a pair of handmade porcelain hair clips with delicate blue designs, handmade goat milk soap in lilac, hand butter, all natural lip balm, a peppermint lotion stick, and a unique coffee mug complete with toffee chocolate chip artisan marshmallows. www.homespunindy.com. Estimated Value: $120 Current Bid: $50.00 click here to bid Indiana Pacers Jacket Indiana Pacers Add this Adidas warm-up jacket (size: Large) to your Pacers collection. Show your Pacers pride with this licensed merchandise from the NBA store. 100% polyester, the Pacers logo adorns the front, with the Indiana Pacers name on the back. Estimated Value: $75 Current Bid: $35.00 click here to bid Indianapolis Art Center Membership Eric Milkereit, Account Manager Art lovers rejoice with this one-year family membership to the Indianapolis Art Center, located in Broad Ripple. Membership includes attendance to all openings and exhibitions—plus a discount on any classes offered and taken at the Center during membership. Estimated Value: $60 Current Bid: $50.00 click here to bid Indianapolis Colts Signed Football Patrick Kelley, Executive Creative Director Colts fans: we have here a Wilson NFL football, official size. It’s a nice white autograph ball. Did we mention there are lots of signatures on it? Here’s just a sampling of what you’ll find: #44 Dallas Clark, Tight End #31 Donald Brown, Running Back #17 Austin Collie, Wide Receiver #58 Gary Brackett, Linebacker #29 Joseph Addai, Running Back #11 Anthony Gonzalez, Wide Receiver. Don’t wait, hurry and make a bid! Estimated Value: Priceless! Current Bid: $225.00 click here to bid International Food & Travel for Dummies Basket Steve Hayes, Wiley Publishing For anyone who loves to eat, drink wine, or travel, this collection of media is ideal! Books include: Wine for Dummies Pocket Edition Italian Wine for Dummies Italy for Dummies Europe for Dummies Sushi for Dummies Eating Clean for Dummies DVD: Wine for Dummies Audio set: German for Dummies Estimated Value: $150 Current Bid: $40.00 click here to bid Jeff Saturday Signed Poster Joanne Johnson, Designer Playing Every Down for the Cure. Indianapolis Colts center, Jeff Saturday (#63), signed this poster designed by our own Joanne Johnson. A fitting way to celebrate our tenth annual Cook for the Cure. You have to have the perfect place for this—office or home. Matted and framed, 28″ x 20″. Estimated Value: $375 Current Bid: $110.00 click here to bid Jessica Kagan Cushman Case Barbie Wentworth, President and COO Every fashionable woman needs some Jessica Cushman in her life! And here’s a great piece—a small case to hold a Blackberry or iPhone. JKC logo design printed on coated cotton canvas with patent trim, and a clip for easy attachment to your purse or pocket. And, just like Jessica’s other cheeky, whimsical phrases, this holder is imprinted with “You’re breaking up!” Estimated Value: $31 Current Bid: $0 click here to bid Jilly Jack Letterpress Notecards and Coasters Laurie Durham, Imaging Specialist Stay connected with friends and family with these charming letterpress notecards and envelopes from local company, Jilly Jack Designs. Packaged in an adorable pail, the abundant assortment of stationery is accompanied by coasters that will also serve as conversation starters! See more inspirational stationery at www.jillyjackdesignsllc.com. Estimated Value: $75 Current Bid: $45.00 click here to bid kate spade Charm Necklace Barbie Wentworth, President and COO This sweet charm necklace is from kate spade’s Picnic Collection. Fancy all who might be attending your picnic—a cute ladybug, a finely attired spider, a jumping toad, and a fancified snail. Well, and of course there are lots of flowers! So, load up the picnic basket, and don’t forget your necklace… Estimated Value: $150 Current Bid: $43 click here to bid kate spade Key Fob Barbie Wentworth, President and COO This leather and metal key fob from kate spade is truly adorable. Leather flowers are topped with silver flowers for kate’s “hanging flower” design. Seriously, we think you’ll want to go driving all the time, just so you can see your key chain. Won’t you be stylish? Estimated Value: $65 Current Bid: $60 click here to bid Kenneth Jay Lane Necklace Barbie Wentworth, President and COO He’s created designs for Jackie Kennedy, Elizabeth Taylor… we think this one was made just for you! Striking purple faceted stones sparkle at any angle, offset with stunning pink-dotted golden orbs. All strung on a pink satin cord. With this necklace in your collection, there’s only one thing to say: Grab your purse, you’re going out on the town! Estimated Value: $200 Current Bid: $45 click here to bid Kimball Office \| interstuhl^® Fit^™ Chair Kimball Office Made of an intelligent green mesh fabric, the Fit chair looks like a flat surface, but then conforms to your body when you sit. It supports you in various positions: sit straight, curl up, or roll to your side in complete comfort. One of the most entertaining things about Fit is actually watching people try to figure out how to sit in it. But once you sit, you will agree—this is a truly awesome chair. Learn more about Kimball Office and the interstuhl Fit chair. Estimated Value: $1250 Minimum Bid: $250 Current Bid: $500.00 click here to bid Kindness & Tranquility Gift Basket Carrie-Ann Jordan, Integrative Bodyworker For those stressful days at work or home, this basket can help. Relax listening to the Cello Blue CD by David Darling (new age cellist), or use your Mystic India Sandalwood Incense or the lavendar/vanilla soy candle. You could also dive into a new read: The Kindness Handbook. So take a deep breath, and make a bid. Relaxation is on its way! Estimated Value: $50 Current Bid: $35.00 click here to bid KitchenAid^® Gift Basket Whirlpool Corporation All pretty in pink to benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Each time you use these great KitchenAid tools and gadgets in your kitchen, you’ll remember the great cause you so generously helped. Packaged in a festive colander: the handy cup grater, measuring cups, measuring spoons, vegetable peeler, tongs, kitchen shears, can opener and an ice cream scoop! Estimated Value: $100 Current Bid: $90 click here to bid Lids Gift Cards and Hats Joanne Johnson, Designer Bid on this item, and you’ll have no excuse for catching a cold (where’s your hat?). In fact, you’ll have hats to share! Two $25 gift cards to Lids—the ultimate hat store The English Drive Hat: For those warm, winter days when you can put the top down on your convertible and tour the countryside The Russian-Inspired Faux Fur Hat: For those bracing days of ice fishing on the Volga with only your bottle of vodka and this furry hat to keep you warm The Scandinavian Hat: For those cross-country snowshoe trips in the snowy wonderland Note: Lids is partnering with the American Cancer Society and Susan G. Komen on custom embroidery during October through December. Lids will donate $5 for every pink ribbon embroidered to a hat. Estimated Value: $100 Current Bid: $60.00 click here to bid Love Wins T-Shirt IHA, Jamie Price and Martine Locke Love Wins… Yes it does, yes it will. A powerful statement hand-screened onto a super soft tee that’s bound to become your favorite. HYP super-soft large unisex t-shirt, 100% ringspun cotton jersey, prewashed and shrunk. Shirt has nicking details at the top of the neck, bottom hem and sleeves and vintage washed for extra softness with double needle stitching on sleeves and bottom hem. See more t-shirts at inthislifenow.com Estimated Value: $20… though the sentiment is priceless. Current Bid: $70.00 click here to bid Mab Graves Custom Notecards and Stationery Jess Husek, Copywriter Your notes will be even more meaningful, when written on these notecards designed by pop-surrealist painter and illustrator Mab Graves. Her work is deeply inspired by fairytales and old classic literature. Included are two sets of three notecards each, and an adorable boston terrier card. Caution: you may not want to part with any of them! See more of Mab’s work at www.mabgraves.com. Estimated Value: $30 Current Bid: $13.00 click here to bid Mab Graves Custom Print Jess Husek, Copywriter Meet Dorothy Darkly and the Yellow Brick Wall. She’s the creation of Mab Graves—a local pop-surrealist painter and illustrator. Her work is deeply inspired by fairytales and old classic literature. This limited edition print is the first piece from her Oz Collection, signed and numbered (15 of 25), and measures 10” x 7-3/4”. Mab paints in an old re-purposed tavern in Indianapolis with her adoring partner (photographer Larry Endicott), their cat, and an ever-growing collection of pink-haired Blythe dolls. You can see more of Mab’s work at www.mabgraves.com. Estimated Value: $90 Current Bid: $70 click here to bid Mallow Run Private Wine Tasting Party Team Australia (Eric Wysong, Laura Barnard, Nancy Carroll, Ashley Kasdorf, Kelly Spisak, Joanne Johnson, Thomas Yorgen) Certain to be one of the top items in this year’s auction is this—a private wine tasting party for you and up to 24 of your closest friends at lovely Mallow Run Winery in Bargersville, Indiana. Just a short trip from Indy, you’ll arrive at Mallow Run and receive complimentary tastings and a glass of wine for each guest. Hors d’oeuvres may be brought in or catered. Party must be scheduled on a Monday through Thursday from 7:00—8:30 pm. Learn more about this incredible Indiana winery and experience at www.mallowrun.com. Estimated Value: $500 Minimum Bid: $100 Current Bid: $150.00 click here to bid Mary Kay Cosmetics Gift Basket Felice Snyder We all know someone who deserves to be pampered… any lady would truly love this basket. Full of incredible Mary Kay cosmetic products—Red Tea Fig loofah body cleanser, body lotion and shower gel; mineral cheek color in pink petals; and nail lacquer in pink sand. Estimated Value: $60 Current Bid: $50.00 click here to bid Moody’s Butcher Shop Gift Certificate Moody’s Butcher Shop With three locations in Indiana—Avon, Ladoga and Zionsville—you’re likely to have a Moody’s close to your neighborhood. So, take advantage of this $25 gift certificate to discover the freshest Indiana-raised meat you can get for your family. Moody’s is a “gate to plate” company, raising free-range chicken, eggs, beef, pork, and lamb. Learn more about this family-owned company at moodymeats.com. Estimated Value: $25 Current Bid: $25.00 click here to bid Necklace and Earrings Rosie O’Hara, PR Director Created by Wynn Design Jewelry, this gorgeous turquoise and glass bead necklace comes with matching earrings. The necklace can adjust from 16” to 19” in length. The cool tones come alive against sun-kissed skin, or look radiant against that beautiful sweater this winter. Estimated Value: $50 Current Bid: $20.00 click here to bid Official PGA Items CDW CDW, a leading provider of technology solutions, is a sponsor of the PGA. For this auction, they created a package that every golf enthusiast will love. Two golf umbrellas, a man’s golf shirt (size extra-large), a woman’s golf shirt (size large), a ball marker hat clip, 4 sleeves of Nike One Tour golf balls, a pink ladies adjustable hat—all packaged in a handy carry all bag. Fore! Estimated Value: $120 Current Bid: $50 click here to bid Olive Buri Necklace Thomas Yorgen, Production Manager This beautiful creation was handmade by Thomas’ better half. Crafted from green buri seeds, a large, green-banded jasper stone, a sterling silver gorgeous clasp and sterling silver beads, this 18″ necklace is truly lovely. Estimated Value: $127 Current Bid: $65.00 click here to bid One-Hour Photography Session Whitney Klinck, PR Account Supervisor Say “cheese.” And enjoy a one-hour photo session at Van Donohue Photography, located in Greenwood. After your session, you’ll receive a CD with all images taken, and are under no obligation to buy any packages. Use it to capture memories of kids, families, senior pictures, the list goes on. See their work at www.vandonohuephotography.com. Estimated Value: $100 Current Bid: $92.00 click here to bid Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt Gift Basket Ashley Kasdorf, PR Account Coordinator Don’t know Orange Leaf yet? Here’s your chance! Our own Erin Haskett described it in a Miller Brooks blog as: “… a fun concept: self-serve frozen yogurt with an extensive offering of toppings that encourage you to pile on.” Orange Leaf describes itself as: “decadent flavors reminiscent of your childhood trips to the local dessert shop, as well as fruit-based flavors that will suit even the most health conscious individuals.” Bid on this $20 gift card, Orange Leaf rubber band bracelet and t-shirt, and indulge! Estimated Value: $35 Current Bid: $30 click here to bid Pendant Necklace Christine Reppert, Firestone Industrial Products This stunning necklace will take your breath away. The pendant features a topaz-colored stone with ribbons of color blazing through it, and is mounted on silver to truly showcase its brilliance. The silver chain is 21″ long. Estimated Value: $100 Current Bid: $55 click here to bid Personal Concert Cara Jean Wahlers Sweet music. With this package, Cara Jean Wahlers will perform 45 minutes of live solo music at any private event. In addition, you’ll receive a copy of her album "Goodnight Charlotte"—a collection of 10 songs written between 2005 and 2009. “Goodnight Charlotte” features Cara Jean Wahlers on vocals and guitar, with Grover Parido performing cello, piano and bass—and was voted “The Best of 2010: Top Ten Local Albums” by David Lindquist, The Indianapolis Star. Read more reviews of her music at www.carajeanwahlers.com. Conditions: Concert must be scheduled in advance, before October 7, 2012, subject to availability. Excludes weddings and weekends from May through September. Admission can’t be charged unless it’s donated to a charity. Estimated Value: $200 Current Bid: $100.00 click here to bid Quilted Wall Hanging, Fiber Art Amanda Miller, Account Executive Bring the beauty of the outdoors to your home or office with this 26″ x 38″ quilted wall hanging—an original piece created by Dinah Miller, award-winning local art quilter. The wooded scene of this landscape fiber art piece depicts a change of seasons, with the brilliant colors that draw visitors from all over central Indiana each year. Hand-dyed fabrics, batiks, paints and inks were all used in this piece. Estimated Value: $500 Current Bid: $125. click here to bid Ruditoonz Custom Song Scott Rudicel Indiana kid-favorite musician Scott Rudicel—otherwise known as Ruditoonz—will write a custom song using the child’s name of the winner’s choosing. For those not familiar, Rudi combines unique and imaginative songs and storytelling with highly active audience participation, and employs a revolving cast of some of his best friends, who just happen to be some of Indiana’s finest musicians. Everyone watching Rudi perform has a good time listening, singing, and participating at his concerts. And, there’s more! Your child will get to be in the video of the song Rudi creates—you’ll receive an MP3 and a video for posting on YouTube, or whatever you’d like to do with it. Take a look at Rudi’s fun at: www.ruditoonz.com. Estimated Value: Priceless Current Bid: $300 click here to bid Scentsy^® Gift Basket Hearth at Tudor Gardens Bring fall into your home with this lovely selection of Scentsy products. If you aren’t familiar, Scentsy offers a safe, wickless alternative to scented candles. Decorative warmers melt scented wax with the heat of a light bulb instead of a traditional wick and flame. This charming basket comes with an ivory warmer, and three Scentsy bars: Autumn Stroll, Baked Apple Pie, and the scent-of-the-month, Pumpkin Marshmallow. Estimated Value: $100 Current Bid: $200.00 click here to bid Seasons 52 Gift Card Eric Milkereit, Account Manager Ready for a night out? Why not discover, or revisit, Seasons 52? It’s a fresh grill and wine bar that invites guests to discover the sensational flavors of a seasonally-inspired menu and award-winning international wine list in a casually-sophisticated ambiance. This $52 gift card is good for any food or beverage purchase at the restaurant. www.seasons52.com. Estimated Value: $52 Current Bid: $65.00 click here to bid Signed Indiana Pacers Jersey Nancy Carroll, Account Manager Sports enthusiasts, take note: here we have #10 Jeff Foster’s Indiana Pacers jersey—signed by the player himself. This forward-center from SW Texas State has been with the Pacers since 1999. Estimated Value: $250 Current Bid: $50.00 click here to bid Skydiving Experience Mary Sauer Jump! Come on, you’ve always wondered what it would be like—now’s your chance! Take a tandem sky dive at the Air Indiana Skydiving Center in Delphi, Indiana. Experienced instructors will be in control of the jump, while students help steer and land. Prime jumping season typically lasts from March to November, and are usually scheduled between 9 a.m. and sunset on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. This Groupon buy expires June 30, 2012. Reservation required. Must be 18 or older. www.airindianaskydivingcenter.com. Estimated Value: $225 Current Bid: $100.00 click here to bid St. Elmo’s Steak House Gift Card Chris Ratay Honestly folks, there’s not much we need to say about this one. This $50 gift card is good for any food or beverage purchase at St. Elmo’s. Can’t you already taste the fiery St. Elmo Shrimp Cocktail™? Estimated Value: $50 Current Bid: $50.00 click here to bid Staybridge Suites^® Overnight Stay Vicki Thompson, Office Manager When you need to get away, here’s a solution! One complimentary night in a one Studio Suite at Staybridge Suites, 10675 N. Pennsylvania St. in Carmel. Sleep in the next morning, then enjoy your complimentary breakfast. Staybridge Suites hotels offer amenities that give you the comforts and warmth of home. Treat yourself! Estimated Value: $150 Current Bid: $62.00 click here to bid Swarovski Crystal Necklace & Earrings Laura Barnard, PR Account Executive This delicate, sterling silver dragonfly necklace and earrings feature pink Swarovski crystals and glass seed beads. The handmade finishing details make this a one-of-a-kind treasure. The 16-inch chain is extendable to 17 inches. Estimated Value: $60 Current Bid: $25.00 click here to bid Sweet & Savory Gift Card Vicki Thompson, Office Manager Long known as an exceptional caterer, Sweet & Savory also has a new, larger café at 106th and Michigan Road. If you’ve had a lunch meeting at Miller Brooks, chances are you’ve eaten this incredible food. Loaded baked potato salad… fabulous chicken salad on their fresh-baked focaccia bread. Trust us, it’s mouthwatering! Use the $25 gift card for any food (dine-in or carry-out) from the café on Michigan Road. sweetsavorycatering.com. Estimated Value: $25 Current Bid: $20 click here to bid This Old House Gift Set This Old House Ventures This collection is sure to get you motivated to work on your old home: Two of the most recent issues of This Old House magazine; This Old House umbrella; This Old House metal water bottle; This Old House zippered pouch (for keeping all of your plans together); Bent Nail Bottle Opener in Walnut (featured in This Old House Magazine); and five books— This Old House—Easy Upgrades: Bathrooms This Old House—Easy Upgrades: Kitchens This Old House: Fun Family Projects This Old House: Salvage-Style Projects This Old House: Paint Ideas & Projects Estimated Value: $150 Current Bid: $50 click here to bid Three Pairs of Earrings Laurie Durham, Imaging Specialist What’s better than a pair of handmade earrings from Laurie? How about three pair? All designed with the cause in mind, these earrings highlight the hope represented by the color pink, with unique beads and color accents. Two pair feature silver earwires while the other features a pewter/charcoal finish. Simply beautiful. Estimated Value: $60 Current Bid: $45.00 click here to bid Trader Joe’s Gift Bag Team Australia (Eric Wysong, Laura Barnard, Nancy Carroll, Ashley Kasdorf, Kelly Spisak, Joanne Johnson, Thomas Yorgen) This incredible basket is filled with a variety of branded goodies from Trader Joe’s: Hard Pretzels, Granola, Trail Mix, Strawberry Kiwi juice, chocolate butter biscuits, coffee, stir fry sauce. But believe us, the terribly cool reusable shopping bag is a work of art—definitely worth bidding on all by itself. Estimated Value: $50 Current Bid: $55.00 click here to bid Vera Bradley “Vera” Bag in “Watercolor” Barbie Wentworth, President and COO Always a favorite, with a roomy interior, six pockets and a sturdy base. Finishing touches include an outside zip pocket, key clip and tortoise toggle closure. Estimated Value: $80 Current Bid: $70 click here to bid Vera Bradley Large Hobo Bag in “Watercolor” Barbie Wentworth, President and COO Nothing’s more classic than the hobo style, but this interpretation kicks it up a notch! Big and spacious, but so easy to carry, the Large Hobo truly knows what a girl needs. Practicality, style and room to be herself! Magnetic closure. Estimated Value: $68 Current Bid: $55.00 click here to bid Vera Bradley Miller Bag in “Watercolor” Barbie Wentworth, President and COO One of our all-time travel favorites, this tote proves you can take it all with you (and stay organized). Six roomy interior pockets, one outside pocket, sturdy base for stability, and zip closure. Estimated Value: $85 Current Bid: $72 click here to bid Vera Bradley Wallet in “Watercolor” Barbie Wentworth, President and COO Sealed with a kiss! A double kiss lock that is. This charming wallet holds all the essentials and then some. Two separate compartments house credit card slots, a window ID holder and a zippered compartment. And, it’s roomy enough to pull double-duty as a clutch. Estimated Value: $44 Current Bid: $25 click here to bid Zhu Zhu Pet Barbie Wentworth, President and COO If you have children, or grandchildren, you know Zhu Zhu Pets. And you also might know that Fluffy the Bunny is pretty hard to find. Well, here she is! She even has a sweet little butterfly embossed on her back. Fluffy needs a good home! She’s pretty low maintenance, after all. Estimated Value: $10 Current Bid: $5 click here to bid
If you are unable to attend the event on October 7, 2011, and still want to make a donation, please click here to download a PDF of our donation form. Please send the form along with your donation to Miller Brooks Cook for the Cure, 11712 North Michigan Rd., Zionsville, IN 46077. Donations are tax deductible. Make a cash contribution, or bring your check made payable to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. www.cookforthecure.com www.komen.org