United Way 2012 Auction Blog: 2012

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Thanks, everyone!

The 2012 United Way Blog Auction is now closed! Huge thanks to all who donated and placed bids!

EB/HCFR and CES/DLB -- please e-mail DanakM [at] hillsboroughcounty to work out collection/delivery.

Thanks again!

Monday, November 5, 2012

Asian Statue

This ceramic statue would make a wonderful bookend... and it would look great on a shelf near that lotus print below. Measures 8.5" tall, 4.5" wide.

Framed Lotus Print

Attention Asian-inspired art fans: this framed lotus flower print measures 20" tall by 22.5" wide.

36" TV!

Included:

-36" Sony FD Trinitron Wega TV

-Pivoting TV Stand (gray with clear glass doors)

-Remote (original to TV, gray)

This TV was purchased in 2006 and previous owners have not encountered ANY problems with it (other than its large size--they are moving and it will not fit in the new house). The large screen is GREAT for gaming.

TV Dimensions:

Screen: 36" (diagonally across screen)

Width: 39 1/8 inches wide

Height: 30 5/8 inches

Depth: 25 inches

You can learn more about the features of this TV as well as access the manual from the following link on the Sony website:

http://www.docs.sony.com/release/KD36XS955.pdf

**Delivery is not provided--you must be able to come and get/move TV from South Tampa location (north of Gandy, south of Euclid).**

Please note, this TV is quite large/heavy and not a one-person move job... unless of course, you are the Incredible Hulk.

Decorative Hanging Angel

This cherubic wall-hanging measures 10" long and 4.5" wide.

Friendship Candle Holder (2)

Give a good friend the gift of Friendship! This Friendship Pottery candleholder measures 7" x 7".

Framed Paper Mache Decorative

Blank walls, begone! Bid on this beautiful framed art piece. Measures 10" wide and 23.5" long.

Christmas Cakepops

Santa may have only had Rudolph and eight of his reindeer friends but there's 24 of these delicious cake pops just waiting to go to that special someone…say thank you to your department, share with library staff, or take them to your child's classroom.　

Friday, November 2, 2012

Ma's Famous Flan

Rebekah Rosado donates her Ma's Famous Caramel-Custard Flan! This delectable dessert is made with the ultimate sweet tooth in mind. With approx. 10 servings, the dessert is perfect for sharing... or keeping all to yourself!

Beautiful Bookmark

Weighted silver bookmark with pom-pom and beads. Pair it with a good book for a great holiday gift idea!

Handmade Holiday Wine Markers

Add some sparkle to your holiday dinner party! Six handmade holiday wine-glass markers, crafted by JFG's own Lijana Harris. Features green and red Swarovski crystals and festive charms.

Red Carafe

Plastic Alfi "La Ola" carafe, complete with screw-on top. Clean, modern design. Will keep 8 cups of your favorite beverage at its proper drinking temperature.

Holiday Music

Get into the holiday spirit with this 4-CD set of music, complete with decorative sleigh.

Brass Elephant Candlestick

Solid brass elephant candlestick, crafted in India. Lovely wooden base. Stands 5" high and 4.25" wide.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Framed Elephant Poster

Another great item for fans of elephants! This framed poster measures 37.5" long and 28.5" wide.

Cooking with Linda

Enhance your Sweets & Treats program with the help of Linda Gillon. Linda will work with the tweens and teens and assist the YS Librarian at your library to create fabulous scrumptious delights. Take advantage of Linda’s culinary abilities and bid your way to a fantastic program!

Cupcakes! Cupcakes! Cupcakes!

Alexandra Phillips, cupcake-baker extraordinaire, offers one dozen cupcakes up for bid, in your choice of flavor. Choose from below:

Red velvet cheesecake w/cream cheese frosting
Chocolate fudge cheesecake
Chocolate Chip
Fudge cupcake dipped in chocolate and rolled in toffee w/caramel frosting
Oreo

Cake Pops for the Holidays

Place your bid on 24 delicious cake pops, delivered to your location. Robin Gibson has mastered the art of creating these delicious treats just in time for the UW Blog.

Friday, October 26, 2012

Mint Chocolate Chip Vegan Cupcakes

We have another vegan cupcake donation from Lauren Levy! Place your bid on a dozen delicious mint chocolate chip cupcakes. Yum!

Ukulele performance!

"This song is so great. If only I could hear a version of it played on ukuleles!"

- Said by everyone, ever, in the world.

Well, now is your chance! The Ukuladies offer to cover the song of your choice -- any song, any genre.

For the highest bidder:

a) They will record a special EP, including song of your choice.

b) They will play song of your choice, at the event of your choice. Party, story time, staff meeting...

Last year they recorded a pop-punk song for a birthday and played a novelty song at a Super Bowl Party. This year... who knows? Only you, fair bidder! Only you.

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Wine Marker Tree

Perfect for holiday parties. Set includes twelve glass markers and decorative glass holder.

Colorful Ornaments

Feeling festive? Two sets of colorful ornaments, each is about 2.3" in diameter. Originally purchased from World Market. Some hooks included.

Go ape for Monkey Bread!

Homemade Monkey Bread Pull-Aparts for the primate in you! Made with whole wheat flour, rolled in butter, sugar and cinnamon, this a tasty treat any time of day. Thank you, Chef Marcee, for your donation!

Manager Program with Marcee Challener

Collaborate with a manager, Marcee Challener, on a fun family program in the Spring with a baseball theme! "Maybe we could do a creative dramatics of "Casey at the Bat," have Rays give-aways as door prizes, a sing along of "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" and whatever else we can dream up!" Marcee will co-present the program with you at your branch. Step up to the plate and bid!

Bunnies galore!

Seven adorable handcrafted Easter bunnies and a cute stand-up wooden bunny.

Buy them for somebunny special.

Coffee Gift Set

Well-used, German-engineered Krups coffee grinder. There's nothing like the aroma of fresh ground coffee! Bonus pack includes 3 bags of Eight-o-Clock coffee beans and 4 $1 off coupons for same, a gold filter and 4 unbreakable Corelle mugs.　