A Gift of Hope
Welcome! This blog is set up as a fundraiser for Hope House International which supports The HOPE House in TN,India. We are raising funds to help with monthly expenses at this girl's home. Please feel free to browse and bid on any item which is of interest to you. With Christmas just around the corner, we hope you will consider doing some shopping from here, helping yourself and 20 wonderful girls. Please keep checking back as new items may be added throughout the auction. Thanks!
AUCTION RUNS NOV. 26th- DEC. 4th, 2012, 9 P.M. Central Standard Time! One day left! Please place your final bids now!!
Friday, November 30, 2012
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Sunday, November 25, 2012
72. Varanasi Silk Scarf- Blue-Green/Yellow
42x68 This beautiful delicate silk scarf features paisley and small polka dots. From Varanasi India. It is lustrous and the two tone weave makes it shimmer from yellow to blue-green tones in different angles of light. Can be used as a shawl or as a wall hanging. Make sure to iron using a pressing cloth (do not let the iron make direct contact with the silk). Donated by Sarah Jacob. Free shipping on this item! Bidding starts at $35.
71. Varanasi Silk Scarf- Orange/Mint
42x 68 Orange with Minty Green.
This beautiful silk scarf features paisley and flowers in a beautiful shawl. From Varanasi India. It is lustrous and the two tone weave makes it shimmer from orange tones to minty green tones in different angles of light. Can be used as a shawl or as a wall hanging. Make sure to iron using a pressing cloth (do not let the iron make direct contact with the silk). Donated by Sarah Jacob. Free shipping on this item! Bidding starts at $35.
70. Thank You Note cards.
A pack of 12 Note cards with envelopes, perfect for a family adopting from India.
The front features photos of Indian saris, spices and bangles and says "Thank You," the back features a spice vendor in India. The top of the inside of the note card reads: "Do not be afraid, for I am with you; I will bring your children from the east and gather you from the west. I will say to the north, 'Give them up!' and to the south, 'Do not hold them back.' Bring my sons from afar and my daughters from the ends of the earth-" Isaiah 43:4-6. And at the bottom says "Thank you for celebrating God's faithfulness with us!" Donated by Sarah Jacob. Free shipping on this item! Bidding starts at $16.
67.Christmas Tree Ornament. This is hand cut from copper sheeting, and hammered for texture. Measures approx. 4" tall, and 3" wide (at the widest point). It hangs from a hand made copper-finish hook, and is adorned with Swarovski Crystal pearls. Retails at $20, in My Little Piece of Africa shop (www.socialbug69.etsy.com ) though they are currently out except this one! Could be personalized with Name, Year, different 'ornaments' for birthstones? Free shipping to the winner. Donated by Mandie Doak. Bidding starts at $16.
Saturday, November 24, 2012
63. Green India Child's outfit. This cute outfit is greenish teal(even though it looks blue on the photo, hence my poor camera quality) with lots of gold decorations and trim. It would be a perfect outfit for your little girl this Christmas season or any time of the year. India size 30,approx.U.S.size 8-10. The top has a zipper for easy on and off and the lined skirt has a half elastic waistband with a hook and eye for closure. Donated by Jenny G. Richards. Bidding starts at $ 20.
62. Red India Children's outfit. This 3 piece, gorgeous, shiny, red outfit would be perfect for the Christmas season! Second photo shows shirt details. India size 24,approx U.S. size 7/8. The top has a zipper in the back and a hook and eye to keep it closed. Pants have part elastic waistband with zipper and hook and eye closure. Donated by Jenny G. Richards. Bidding starts at $20
61. 11" X 14" charcoal drawing of a vase full of flowers by artist Breanne Fromme. It is framed in a 16" x 20" frame. Bidding starts at $25
Breanne has been drawing since she could pick up a pencil, and has been selling her work for about 3 years. She also does beautiful portraits. She can be contacted for a custom order at the email address below.
brefromme@gmail.com
Friday, November 23, 2012
56. Orange/Yellow/Tan Salwar Keemez. Beautiful outfit with Shells and beads meticulously sewn on. Decorated top is see-through but there is a tan top that is to be worn as a liner underneath it. Pant is orange with drawstring and there is a dupatta with the same blend of colors in it as the top along with beads and little baubles on the ends. Size is not listed but I am guessing a Ladies Large. Bidding starts at $40.
55. Orange Indian Outfit. Orange striped top has light orange tie weaved through the top for decoration. The pant matches the light orange color of the tie but has a darker orange flower print on it along with shiny, golden dots. Pant has a drawstring in true Indian fashion and has the darker orange fabric sewn to the very bottom of each pant leg. Indian size is 36, U.S. Ladies Med. Bidding starts at $30.
54. Dark Cream Salwar Keemez. Beautiful outfit with Pink/tan flowers and green leaves, some gold embordiery and tiny gold disks sewn on to make it shine. Pants are darker green with flowers sewn on to match the top and Dupatta is dark green with golden, shiny, stamped accents. Golden threads line the edge. Indian size 42, U.S. Ladies XL. Bidding starts at $40.
48. India Skirt. This cute, made in India, skirt will look adorable on any little girl! This 100% cotton, Old Navy brand skirt is sized 12-18 months, 22-27 lbs, and 29"-31". It's adorned with light pink ribbons,very pretty and would look lovely with a top, sweater and tights. One of my favorites! Bidding starts at $10.
41. Ladies India Skirt. This skirt is made with 100% rayon and comes from India. Very colorful marroon with green and orange flowers and other India designs. shiny gold outlines and silver sequins are added for bling. Has elastic waistband with drawstrings hanging down. Size is stated as Free Size. If I lay the skirt flat and put a ruler across it, it measures 14 inches across. Bidding starts at $25.
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