colors

ONLINE BIDDING CLOSED. We raised a bit over $500 online! Auction takes place Saturday, May 15th, 2010.

SET OF 4 PILSNER GLASSES

12 May 2010 | no comments »

Categories: House, Garden, Books

Courtesy of

GIFT CERTIFICATE – COLOR CONSULTATION FOR UP TO 3 HRS.

11 May 2010 | no comments »

Categories: House, Garden, Books

Meet in your home with Interior Designer, Elizabeth Barnes, for a color consultation for up to 3 hours. She has pre-painted boards, paint decks, and ideas that can provide you with a fluid plan for your home or individual room. Her style has been described as artistic, fun and transformative. You will also receive a signed copy of Crave San Francisco Bay Area. A guidebook to the places women CRAVE in the Bay Area, including more than 100 women you need to know.

GIFT CERTIFICATE – TOUR AND LUNCH AT S.F. DESIGN CENTER

11 May 2010 | no comments »

Categories: House, Garden, Books

You and a friend will join Interior Designer, Elizabeth Barnes, for an introductory tour and lunch at the San Francisco Design Center.

Following your tour, you’ll lunch at The Palms which is located in the atrium of the SF Design Center’s Galleria building. It provides elegant California/French/Asian fare under the direction of Chef Michael John Monitto.

You will also receive a signed copy of Crave San Francisco Bay Area. A guidebook to the places women CRAVE in the Bay Area, including more than 100 women you need to know.

GIFT CERTIFICATE – 2 HOUR LEGAL CONSULTATION

11 May 2010 | no comments »

Categories: General Services

This certificate is for a two-hour legal consultation with Stephen M. Fuerch on matters involving personal injury, insurance litigation, construction defects, employment law, product liability or medical malpractice.

HAND-BLOWN MURANO GLASS ANIMAL (2 of 2)

11 May 2010 | no comments »

Categories: Jewelry & Handmade Crafts

Spruce up your mantelpiece or start a collection with this delicate, hand-blown creature.

HAND-BLOWN MURANO GLASS ANIMAL (1 of 2)

11 May 2010 | no comments »

Categories: Jewelry & Handmade Crafts

Spruce up your mantelpiece or start a collection with this delicate, hand-blown creature.

GIFT CERTIFICATE – 2 NIGHTS IN FAIRMONT HERITAGE PLACE, GHIRARDELLI SQ.

09 May 2010 | 1 comment »

Categories: Getaways and Excursions

Enjoy two nights in a two bedroom residence at the Fairmont Heritage Place in Girardelli Square, a very upscale, new property, sister to the Fairmont Nob Hill, voted #1 hotel in SF by TripAdvisor.com.

GIFT CERTIFICATE – ARCHITECTURAL CONSULTATION

09 May 2010 | no comments »

Categories: House, Garden, Books

Noted Bay area architect, John Hopkins, offers this certificate for a 2-hour architectural consultation for a residential remodel, addition or new construction.

GIFT CERTIFICATE – 2 MEN’S HAIRCUTS

09 May 2010 | no comments »

Categories: Health & Beauty

Have your hair styled and cut by Gary Feliciano at The Hair Cellar in San Leandro.

GIFT CERTIFICATE – FULL SERVICE HAIRCUT

09 May 2010 | no comments »

Categories: Health & Beauty

This full service haircut at Azure Salon on Piedmont Avenue is redeemable for a single visit. Look your best!!

GUEST PASS FOR 2 TO GREAT AMERICA

09 May 2010 | no comments »

Categories: Museums & Attractions

California

GIFT CERTIFICATE – 4 HOURS GARDENING OR LAWN CARE

06 May 2010 | 3 comments »

Categories: House, Garden, Books

Incoming school parent, Dana Iova-Koga offers 4 hours of gardening or lawn care.

GIFT CERTIFICATE – KILALO

06 May 2010 | no comments »

Categories: Health & Beauty

Gift card for chair massage or any other services provided at Kilalo, A Resting Place. Relax in the healing touch of their specially trained massage therapists.

GIFT CERTIFICATE – TWO 1-HOUR T’AI CHI LESSONS

05 May 2010 | no comments »

Categories: Health & Beauty

Learn T

TWO GUEST PASSES – SF MOMA

05 May 2010 | no comments »

Categories: Museums & Attractions

Two guest passes to the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SF MOMA), one of the world

GUEST PASS – OAKLAND ZOO

05 May 2010 | no comments »

Categories: Museums & Attractions

Pass is good for free admission to the Oakland Zoo for 2 adults and 2 children.

GIFT CERTIFICATE – 2 PLAZA OUTFIELD TICKETS 2010 A

05 May 2010 | no comments »

Categories: Entertainment, Theater, Music

Baseball, anyone??

GIFT CERTIFICATE – TWO BRUNCH ENTREES

05 May 2010 | 2 comments »

Categories: Restaurants

Choose two brunch entrees of your choice from Pappo

LIVE AUCTION ITEM – TWIN QUILT MADE BY APPLEGARDEN CHILDREN & AMY EARL

05 May 2010 | no comments »

Categories: House, Garden, Books

This beautiful twin-sized quilt was handmade

GIFT CERTIFICATE – WINE TASTING FOR SIX

05 May 2010 | 1 comment »

Categories: Food & Beverage

Have a wine country experience- in Jack London Square!

HANDMADE QUILT

05 May 2010 | no comments »

Categories: House, Garden, Books

Beautiful quilt handmade by Leyna Rief

WAXWING JOHN – COUNTRY BLUES CD (2 of 2)

05 May 2010 | no comments »

Categories: Entertainment, Theater, Music

Kick back and enjoy some old country blues with this guitar pickin

WAXWING JOHN – COUNTRY BLUES CD (1 of 2)

05 May 2010 | no comments »

Categories: Entertainment, Theater, Music

Kick back and enjoy some old country blues with this guitar pickin

GIFT CERTIFICATE – 45 MINUTE IN-HOME MASSAGE

05 May 2010 | 2 comments »

Categories: Health & Beauty

Melinda Applegate offers you the luxury of in-home massage/bodywork!

GIFT CERTIFICATE – SUNDAY BRUNCH AT CLAREMONT HOTEL’S MERITAGE RESTAURANT

05 May 2010 | 2 comments »

Categories: Restaurants

A delightful Sunday Brunch for 2 at the

“OLD BARN” – OIL ON BOARD PAINTING BY PAUL SCHMIDT

05 May 2010 | no comments »

Categories: Artwork

Denis Kelly, collector of fine contemporary American oils and watercolors, offers this original painting by Paul Schmidt, entitled

SET OF 4 DRINKING GLASSES

30 Apr 2010 | no comments »

Categories: House, Garden, Books

Courtesy of L&D Printing, a set of 4 Libbey Aztec Cooler glasses for your barware collection.

BACK TO SCHOOL PICNIC – INDIVIDUAL TICKET

30 Apr 2010 | no comments »

Categories: Recreation

Get to know Applegarden parents and kids alike at a Back to School Picnic at Avenue Terrace Park, also known as Jordan Park (a convenient Oakland location off Redwood Road).

BACK TO SCHOOL PICNIC – FAMILY TICKET

30 Apr 2010 | 1 comment »

Categories: Recreation

Get to know Applegarden parents and kids alike at a Back to School Picnic at Avenue Terrace Park, also known as Jordan Park (a convenient Oakland location off Redwood Road).

GIFT CERTIFICATE – ONE WEEK GYM MEMBERSHIP

29 Apr 2010 | no comments »

Categories: Health & Beauty

Free one week trial gym membership for two people at Montclair Physical Therapy and Wellness.

GIFT CERTIFICATE – LIGHT THERAPY

29 Apr 2010 | no comments »

Categories: Health & Beauty

For the latest in healing therapies for ANY of those aches and pains, especially carpal tunnel, plantar fasciitis, etc: try LIGHT THERAPY at Montclair Physical Therapy and Wellness. Light therapy is used to treat all dysfunctional or injured tissues.

GIFT CERTIFICATE – 30 MINUTE MASSAGE

29 Apr 2010 | 2 comments »

Categories: Health & Beauty

Enjoy a 30 minute massage therapy session with Katie Masler at Montclair Physical Therapy and Wellness.

GIFT CERTIFICATE – BELLANICO’S

29 Apr 2010 | 2 comments »

Categories: Restaurants

Enjoy a fabulous Italian lunch or dinner at Bellanico’s, an exquisite little restaurant in the Glenview district of Oakland.

TWO BOTTLES OF ZINFANDEL

29 Apr 2010 | 2 comments »

Categories: Food & Beverage

For that very special event you

REVERSIBLE PUPPET DOLL (2 of 2)

29 Apr 2010 | no comments »

Categories: Children's Services and Stores

Have some fun with this charming 2-personality reversible puppet: grandma and girl.

REVERSIBLE PUPPET DOLL (1 of 2)

29 Apr 2010 | no comments »

Categories: Children's Services and Stores

Have some fun with this charming 2-personality reversible puppet: grandma and girl.

HANDCRAFTED MOSAIC BIRDBATH

29 Apr 2010 | no comments »

Categories: Artwork

Delight your garden friends with this beautiful, hand crafted, mosaic tile birdbath made especially for our auction by school parent, Jenny Ernst.

TABLE ARRANGEMENTS

28 Apr 2010 | 1 comment »

Categories: House, Garden, Books

Ten floral arrangements,

KITCHEN LINENS

27 Apr 2010 | 1 comment »

Categories: House, Garden, Books

Here are two pot holders and a dishtowel from Someone

GIFT CERTIFICATE – TAQUERIA LAS COMADRES

27 Apr 2010 | 1 comment »

Categories: Restaurants

Fresh salsa, anyone?

PAIR OF TICKETS – OAKLAND EAST BAY SYMPHONY

27 Apr 2010 | no comments »

Categories: Entertainment, Theater, Music

Choose any concert given by the Oakland East Bay Symphony to enjoy this offering.

LIVE AUCTION ITEM – WEEKEND GETAWAY AT EXCLUSIVE SONOMA RETREAT

24 Apr 2010 | no comments »

Categories: Getaways and Excursions

Our Mystery Item is a one of a kind and one of only two items TO BE AUCTIONED LIVE ON MAY 15th.
And a bargain.
More details at Live Auction.

PAIR OF HAND-MADE PILLOWS

24 Apr 2010 | no comments »

Categories: House, Garden, Books

Two matching throw pillows handmade from antique Persian rugs offered to you by the Montclair Rug Gallery, 2084 Mountain Blvd, Oakland, 94611.

GIFT CERTIFICATE – OUTDOOR PHOTO SESSION

24 Apr 2010 | 2 comments »

Categories: General Services

Create wonderful memories of your child and family with the help of photographer and Applegarden parent, Heike Larson.

GIFT CERTIFICATE – SPECIALTY PRUNING

24 Apr 2010 | 1 comment »

Categories: House, Garden, Books

Did you ever wonder why Applegarden has such a lovely garden?

GIFT CERTIFICATE – GRACEFUL MOVING

24 Apr 2010 | no comments »

Categories: Health & Beauty

Have you been wondering what our former teacher, Anke Perkert, has been up to?

GIFT CERTIFICATE – PRIVATE YOGA CLASS

24 Apr 2010 | 1 comment »

Categories: Health & Beauty

Private 90-minute yoga session with certified instructor, Sarah Young.

GIFT CERTIFICATE – FIVE CERAMICS STUDIO VISITS

24 Apr 2010 | no comments »

Categories: Children's Services and Stores

Enjoy your trip to Brushstrokes, a delightful Berkeley drop-in ceramics studio for children. This gift certificate gives your child 5 studio visits.

GIFT CERTIFICATE – FRESH FLOWERS

24 Apr 2010 | no comments »

Categories: House, Garden, Books

Spring is here!

GIFT CERTIFICATE – FOUR GYMNASTICS CLASSES

23 Apr 2010 | 1 comment »

Categories: Children's Services and Stores

Gift certificate for four (4) consecutive classes in gymnastics, circus arts or dance at Head Over Heels in Emeryville!

A BASKET OF L’BEL FRAGRANCES & SKIN CARE

23 Apr 2010 | no comments »

Categories: Health & Beauty

Made in France, L’Bel cosmetics

GIFT CERTIFICATE – BABY SIGN LANGUAGE CLASS (1 OF 2)

23 Apr 2010 | no comments »

Categories: Children's Services and Stores

This class for parents with their 0- to 2-year-olds will help your child learn to communicate better with you and will promote faster language acquisition.

GIFT CERTIFICATE – BABY SIGN LANGUAGE CLASS (2 OF 2)

23 Apr 2010 | no comments »

Categories: Children's Services and Stores

This class for parents with their 0- to 2-year-olds will help your child learn to communicate better with you and will promote faster language acquisition. A highly skilled therapist will meet with you at the Word Works Clinic OR in your Bay Area (Oakland/Berkeley/Alameda) home for one hour.

GIFT CERTIFICATE – HAIRCUT

23 Apr 2010 | 2 comments »

Categories: Health & Beauty

Enjoy a haircut from a favorite personality hair stylist, Sunny Ellingson! At Avenue Cuts, a Piedmont institution, guaranteed to make your haircut an enjoyable and highly stylish experience.

AVON GIFT BASKET

23 Apr 2010 | no comments »

Categories: Health & Beauty

Avon Gift Basket

GIFT CERTIFICATE – VIVA VOCE CAFE

23 Apr 2010 | no comments »

Categories: Restaurants

This Italian Restaurant just up the street from Applegarden offers you a lunch or dinner of fine food.

GIFT CERTIFICATE – FLIPPERS

23 Apr 2010 | 2 comments »

Categories: Restaurants

Enjoy dinner with the WHOLE family with this $100 gift certificate to popular Flippers Gourmet Hamburgers in Montclair. Photo by Cyotee C.

BACK-TO-SCHOOL PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT

23 Apr 2010 | no comments »

Categories: Children's Services and Stores

Dana Kamenetsky, incoming school parent, will host 10 children at her home in Montclair from 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, September 11th.

GIFT CERTIFICATE – CHEESE & WINE

23 Apr 2010 | no comments »

Categories: Food & Beverage

Enjoy the finest cheese and wine found at the Farmstead in Montclair (or Alameda).

GIFT CERTIFICATE – ITALIAN COLORS

23 Apr 2010 | 3 comments »

Categories: Restaurants

Enjoy a lunch for two at the Italian Colors Restaurant in Montclair! Indulge yourself!

GIFT CERTIFICATE – YMCA FAMILY MEMBERSHIP

23 Apr 2010 | no comments »

Categories: Recreation

This is a certificate for a 3-month family (2 adults & 2 youths) membership in the downtown Oakland YMCA, offering swimming, aerobics, racquetball, basketball, indoor track, cardio-vascular equipment, weight lifting equipment and much more.

GIFT CERTIFICATE – ONE YEAR OF PEET’S COFFEE

23 Apr 2010 | 2 comments »

Categories: Food & Beverage

This certificate for one pound of coffee EVERY MONTH FOR ONE YEAR may be redeemed at ANY Peet

PICTURE FRAME

23 Apr 2010 | no comments »

Categories: House, Garden, Books

A lovely mother-of-pearl and beaded picture frame for that very special photo, from Montclair Estates.

GIFT CERTIFICATE – SPONSOR AN ANIMAL (2 of 2)

23 Apr 2010 | 1 comment »

Categories: Special Items

Winning the bid on this item allows you to sponsor an animal at the Oakland Zoo!

GIFT CERTIFICATE – SPONSOR AN ANIMAL (1 of 2)

23 Apr 2010 | 1 comment »

Categories: Special Items

Winning the bid on this item allows you to sponsor an animal at the Oakland Zoo!

MEDITERRANEAN COOKING & SPANISH LANGUAGE FEAST

23 Apr 2010 | 1 comment »

Categories: Food & Beverage

For food and language lovers, this is the ticket! Join Miguel Rivas on Saturday, June 26, for a fun and entertaining afternoon of cooking Mediterranean food and learning Spanish.

BEER TASTING – MAY 22

23 Apr 2010 | 8 comments »

Categories: Food & Beverage

Patrick Bay and Alex Hsu welcome you to an evening of tasting on May 22nd, 8:30 – 11:30 pm.

GIFT CERTIFICATE – LA FARINE

23 Apr 2010 | 1 comment »

Categories: Food & Beverage

Time for a treat from one of the best bakeries in town with this $25 gift certificate from La Farine.

BIDDING CLOSED

GIFT CERTIFICATE – KID’S HORSEBACK RIDING LESSON

21 Apr 2010 | 2 comments »

Categories: Recreation

Your child and a friend may have a horseback riding lesson with school parent & professional horseback riding instructor, Michelle Barrie, at a mutually convenient time. Lesson will consist of beginning riding & horsemanship for 1.5 hours, divided into a 1/2 hour shared horsemanship lesson, 1/2 hour for first rider, 1/2 hour for 2nd rider.

GUEST PASS – CA ACADEMY OF SCIENCES

21 Apr 2010 | 1 comment »

Categories: Museums & Attractions

Enjoy under one roof a natural history museum, an aquarium, a rainforest, a planetarium and dining rooms with multi-cultural menus.

GIFT CERTIFICATE – PIANO LESSON

21 Apr 2010 | 1 comment »

Categories: Entertainment, Theater, Music

For the adult who

GIFT CERTIFICATE – TAHOE RETREAT

21 Apr 2010 | 2 comments »

Categories: Getaways and Excursions

Enjoy up to 6 nights in our South Lake Tahoe 2-bedroom 2-bath mountain retreat.

GUEST PASSES – LINDSAY WILDLIFE

21 Apr 2010 | no comments »

Categories: Museums & Attractions

Each of these 4 tickets may be used for either a child, an adult or a senior.

TICKETS TO THE AURORA THEATER COMPANY

21 Apr 2010 | 1 comment »

Categories: Entertainment, Theater, Music

Two tickets to enjoy a special night out at any production of the Aurora Theater Company’s 2010-11 season.

MOM & DAUGHTER JOURNAL BOOK AND 2 WATER BOTTLES

21 Apr 2010 | no comments »

Categories: Special Items

For the GIRLS

GUEST PASSES TO LAWRENCE HALL OF SCIENCE (1 of 2)

21 Apr 2010 | 1 comment »

Categories: Museums & Attractions

One family pass to the Lawrence Hall of Science, a singular resource center for preschool through high school science and mathematics education, and a public science center with exciting hands-on experiences for learners of all ages.

GUEST PASSES TO LAWRENCE HALL OF SCIENCE (2 of 2)

21 Apr 2010 | 1 comment »

Categories: Museums & Attractions

One family pass to the Lawrence Hall of Science, a singular resource center for preschool through high school science and mathematics education, and a public science center with exciting hands-on experiences for learners of all ages.

GUEST PASSES – SF ZOO

21 Apr 2010 | no comments »

Categories: Museums & Attractions

Enjoy a wonderful time with your child with two tickets to this Bay Area favorite, the San Francisco Zoo, whose mission is to connect people with nature, inspire caring for nature and advance conservation action,

GUEST PASSES – ASIAN ART MUSEUM

21 Apr 2010 | 1 comment »

Categories: Museums & Attractions

Enjoy a wonderful afternoon soaking up the culture of Asia at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco. These tickets are valid through May 2011.

TICKETS TO THE GRAND LAKE THEATER (2 of 2)

20 Apr 2010 | no comments »

Categories: Entertainment, Theater, Music

Take the kid(s) to the magnificent Grand Lake Theater for a favorite movie with 3 tickets from everybody

TICKETS TO THE GRAND LAKE THEATER (1 of 2)

20 Apr 2010 | no comments »

Categories: Entertainment, Theater, Music

Take the kid(s) to the magnificent Grand Lake Theater for a favorite movie with 3 tickets from everybody

GIFT CERTIFICATE – EXPERT GARDENING SERVICES

20 Apr 2010 | no comments »

Categories: House, Garden, Books

One 8-hour day of work doing any of the gardening services:
Rock Gardens
Retaining Walls
Steps & Paths
Brick & Flagstone Patios
Soil Improvement
Irrigation
Pruning
Maintenance
Consultation

HOME CONCERT FOR YOUNG CHILDREN

20 Apr 2010 | 1 comment »

Categories: Entertainment, Theater, Music

Give your child the gift of MUSIC! Hear Bay Area pianists and piano teachers perform short pieces for young children in a 30-45 minute home recital at Naome’s house on Saturday, July 24th at 4 p.m., followed by refreshments.
Children must be accompanied by a parent.

GIFT CERTIFICATE – MOVEMENT EXERCISE (2 of 2)

20 Apr 2010 | 1 comment »

Categories: Health & Beauty

Hanna Somatic Education Gift Certificates:

GIFT CERTIFICATE – MOVEMENT EXERCISE (1 of 2)

20 Apr 2010 | 1 comment »

Categories: Health & Beauty

Hanna Somatic Education Gift Certificates:

T-SHIRT & GIFT CERTIFICATE – TOYS

20 Apr 2010 | no comments »

Categories: Children's Services and Stores

Signature Monkey tee in banana yellow (adorable!) and $25 toward the toy(s) of your dreams at this great Solano kids store.

TICKETS TO THE LEGION OF HONOR OR DE YOUNG MUSEUMS (2)

17 Apr 2010 | 1 comment »

Categories: Museums & Attractions

Take your child for free and enjoy a family visit to either one of these two Bay Area treasures. Check out Lincoln Park or the Golden Gate Park while you

GUEST PASS FOR B.A.D.M. (2 of 2)

17 Apr 2010 | 1 comment »

Categories: Museums & Attractions

Five guests may enjoy this pass to the Bay Area Discovery Museum. Do you have a birthday coming up? This makes a great outing for young children.

GUEST PASS FOR B.A.D.M. (1 of 2)

17 Apr 2010 | no comments »

Categories: Museums & Attractions

Five guests may enjoy this pass to the Bay Area Discovery Museum. Do you have a birthday coming up? This makes a great outing for young children.

GIFT CERTIFICATE – HAIRCUT

04 Apr 2010 | 1 comment »

Categories: General Services

Have a haircut at Montclair Barbers, 2050 Mountain Blvd, Ste A, (between La Salle Ave & Medau Pl), Oakland, CA 94611, (510) 339-8962, with this $20 gift certificate.

GIFT CERTIFICATE – DRY CLEANING

04 Apr 2010 | 1 comment »

Categories: General Services

Try out non-toxic dry cleaning at Crown Cleaners, 6410 Moraga Ave.

GIFT CERTIFICATE – DENTAL EXAM

03 Apr 2010 | no comments »

Categories: Health & Beauty

Is it time for the dentist? Enjoy a one-time dental visit including full mouth x-rays, teeth cleaning and dental exam.

GIFT CERTIFICATE – BREAKFAST

03 Apr 2010 | 3 comments »

Categories: Restaurants

Enjoy breakfast out at the Montclair Egg Shop on 6126 Medau Pl., (between Moraga Ave & Mountain Blvd)
Oakland, CA 94611.

GIFT CERTIFICATE – SUSHI

03 Apr 2010 | 1 comment »

Categories: Restaurants

Toshi Sushi invites you for lunch!

A $20 certificate for fine sushi.

Toshi Sushi

GIFT CERTIFICATE – YOGA CLASSES

03 Apr 2010 | 1 comment »

Categories: Health & Beauty

Relax… get in shape… Breathe… Enjoy…

Three (3) classes at Mountain Yoga, 2071 Antioch Court, Suite 100, Oakland 94611.

Mountain Yoga

GIFT CERTIFICATE – KIDS BICYCLE (2 of 2)

02 Apr 2010 | no comments »

Categories: Children's Services and Stores

ONE 12

GIFT CERTIFICATE – KIDS BICYCLE (1 of 2)

02 Apr 2010 | 1 comment »

Categories: Children's Services and Stores

ONE 12

GIFT CERTIFICATE – HOME ACCESSORIES

02 Apr 2010 | no comments »

Categories: House, Garden, Books

A $30 gift certificate for

GIFT CERTIFICATE – FOOD & WINE TASTING

02 Apr 2010 | no comments »

Categories: Food & Beverage

Enjoy a hosted private wine and cheese tasting event for yourself and up to 15 guests at A.G. Ferrari Foods, 6119 La Salle Ave., Oakland!

GIFT CERTIFICATE – BOOKS

02 Apr 2010 | 1 comment »

Categories: House, Garden, Books

Read a book!

GIFT CERTIFICATE – FRAMING

02 Apr 2010 | 1 comment »

Categories: General Services

It

GIFT CERTIFICATE – CLASSES

02 Apr 2010 | 1 comment »

Categories: Children's Services and Stores

The Tulip Grove at 2078 Antioch Court, Oakland, 94611 offers you this $50 store giftcard to be used towards classes or Swaddle Designs bib sets.

GIFT CERTIFICATE – FAMILY PHOTO SESSION

02 Apr 2010 | no comments »

Categories: General Services

Enjoy a family photo session with a FABULOUS photographer. This offer includes a $250 photo session in the Bay Area in May 2010 or 2011 AND a credit for $550 in prints. See www.keithpitts.com

COLLECTOR MINIATURE SHOES

01 Apr 2010 | no comments »

Categories: Jewelry & Handmade Crafts

Enjoy these unique designs by

CHINESE WATERCOLOR

01 Apr 2010 | no comments »

Categories: Artwork

Autumn Passion, watercolor on rice paper, by Zhou Yun, 1929.

An original Chinese watercolor, framed in archival, acid-free paper and natural wood frame, 19″ Hx 23″ Wx 1 1/2″ D, by

RAKU SCULPTURE

27 Mar 2010 | no comments »

Categories: Artwork

This is a raku method fired ceramic sculpture entitled ‘Pele’s Mollusk’ by our art teacher, Barbara Stevens Strauss.

ITALIAN SILVER GILT FRAME WITH A “FRENCH TARNISH” ANTIQUED PATINA

23 Mar 2010 | no comments »

Categories: Jewelry & Handmade Crafts

The solid poplar wood frame has been gilded with the finest Italian silver leaf in a “broken” pattern that allows the red French clay base to peak through. Hand washing with an age old acid formula tarnishes the brilliant silver to awarm rose patina. The dimensions of the mirror are 20 1/4 in. x 26 1/8 in.

5-COURSE DINNER

23 Mar 2010 | no comments »

Categories: Entertainment, Theater, Music

With live classical musical entertainment at the home of our school

GIFT CERTIFICATE – STERLING SILVER BABY SPOONS

23 Mar 2010 | 1 comment »

Categories: Jewelry & Handmade Crafts

One of a kind, Sterling Silver baby spoons hand-crafted with your baby’s name featured on the handle.

Only from Jessica Lacy at www.lacymetals.com

GIFT CERTIFICATE – HALF MOON BAY VACATION HOME

15 Mar 2010 | no comments »

Categories: Getaways and Excursions

Ideal for photographers, bird watchers, artists, nature lovers, tide pool explorers and children of all ages. This beach front home is located in one of the most picturesque areas of the coastline. The beautiful beach just steps from your deck is part of a well known marine life refuge with countless intertidal species, harbor seals, sea birds and the like. A private tropical lanai features a large multi-jetted spa/hot tub, a gas firepit, outdoor heaters, BBQ grill, romantic lighting with waterfall and more. Huge decks, spacious living room and a gourmet’s kitchen promise an unforgettable vacation experience.

Sleeps eight (8), three (3) bedrooms, two (2) baths, and hot tub. Available for two nights, Mon-Thurs.