To make an early bid on an item, call Suzanne Sippel at 713.529.4848 x202 by January 15, 2013. Click here to learn more about Martini Madness!
Vacation Home in Crested Butte, Colorado
Donated by: Phyllis Childress
Value: $7,000
Minimum Bid: $2,000
You and your family or guests can enjoy a one-week ski vacation in historic Crested Butte, Colorado, surrounded by majestic mountains and breathtaking vistas. Your home away from home is a luxurious three-bedroom + studio, four-bath townhome located across from the Crested Butte Country Club in Skyland, just minutes from downtown Crested Butte and the Mt. Crested Butte Ski Resort. Accommodations include a king-sized bed (in the master suite), a queen-sized bed, twin beds, and a trundle bed (sleeps two). Subject to availability; must schedule at least two weeks in advance. Expires April, 2013 (or the end of 2012-2013 ski season).
Pair of Business First Class Airline Tickets
Donated by: United Airlines
Value: $3,000 – $14,000/pair
Minimum bid: $900/pair
Travel in luxury anywhere in the U.S., Alaska, Canada, Caribbean, Mexico, Central and South America, Micronesia, Hawaii or Europe on United Airlines. Travel must be complete by December 30, 2013.
Pair of Business First Class Airline Tickets
Donated by: United Airlines
Value: $3,000 – $10,000/pair
Minimum bid: $900/pair
Travel in luxury anywhere in the U.S., Alaska, Canada, Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, Hawaii or Europe on United Airlines. Travel must be complete by December 30, 2013.
Vision by Maude Bussieres
Donated by Ardis Bartle
Value: $1,500
Minimum Bid: $600
What could be more appropriate at a Winter Wonderland party than to take home a piece that hails from the snowy land of Québec, Canada? This is your opportunity to snag one of Maude Bussieres’ first works from her Vision series. With its sleek surfacing and hidden windows, this glass sculpture is a great addition to your collection.
Custom-Tailored Sport Jacket or Blazer
Donated by: Wayne Jones Custom Suit & Shirtmakers
Value: $1,475
Minimum bid: $600
Every man needs a sport jacket or blazer custom tailored especially for him. Choose from your choice of the finest fabrics, chosen by appointment in your home or office. Expires on December 31, 2014.
Vacation Home in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Donated by: Julie & Byron Petit
Value: $1200
Minimum Bid: $600
Located just one mile from the main square and a 5 – 7 minute drive from Canyon Road, this sweet casita with lovely garden sleeps four people and is convenient to everything in town. The two-bedroom/one-bath house sits on a private lot and is surrounded by a quaint coyote fence. Fully equipped for those who want to stay home and cook or dine in. Accommodations include a master bedroom with queen-sized bed and a kid-friendly second bedroom with two twin beds. Available for a long weekend (four days/three nights) through December, 2013, based on availability.
Wine Basket
Donated by: HCCC Board of Directors
Value: $1,000
Minimum Bid: $400
Take home a deluxe wine basket donated by HCCC’s Board of Directors from their private collections. This eclectic and fine selection is the perfect addition to any wine cellar!
Moiré #7,Yellow Bracelet
Donated by: Edward Lane McCartney
Value: $700
Minimum Bid: $300
Houston artist Edward Lane McCartney is known for his fabulous jewelry and sculptures using a variety of unexpected materials. Take home this stunning contemporary bracelet, made from laser-printed acetate, aluminum, acrylic, steel and sterling silver.
Spun Form by Greg Fidler
Donated by Ardis Bartle
Value: $400
Minimum Bid: $160
Bring some sparkle into your home with Greg Fidler’s Spun Form. Deceptively airy, this work layers glass threads on top of a solid form, fooling the eye with its seeming fragility. Take this piece home, and add a glimmer of winter to your home year round!
