Specialty embroidered aprons, boutique quality. These adorable aprons are sure to please the chefs of all ages in your life.
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This set of six (6) 3″ x 3″ “Tiny Love Notes” with coordinating ivory envelopes are the perfect way to say, “I Love You”, “Happy Birthday”, “Thank You”, or “Get Well”. Shipping is included.
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This set of twelve (12) handmade cards and envelopes will be specially crafted just for you.   You choose the color and theme.   The photos below are samples of this artists work.   However, this auction is not limited to these styles or examples.   The possibilities are endless!
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You see opportunities every day.

What if instead of just leaving your retirement account at the mercy of the market, you could use that money to act on such opportunities and grow your retirement tax free? Real Estate, Gold, Options, Tax Liens, Cattle, Oil, Aircraft Leasing…

You can do these and so much more. The winner of this auction from CompleteIRA.com will receive either a self directed IRA or 401k for themselves and a spouse or business partner and ongoing support to boot.
Click; and be one of the 2% of the kids on the block with one

1/2 cord of mixed species, seasoned, split firewood – delivered in the greater Hood River area by TimberMan.
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Use this $30 gift certificate to purchase your favorite freshly micro-roasted coffee from 10-Speed Coffee in Hood River.
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Are your feet ready for summer? Enjoy a deluxe pedicure from Michelle Dowdy at Salon Solle on the Heights in Hood River.
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Surprise her with a beautiful necklace from Silverado – the perfect place in downtown Hood River for elegantly affordable jewelry.
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Give your car some TLC this summer! Win a $100.00 Oil Can Henry’s gift card for Oil Can Henry’s Famous 20-Point, Full-Service oil changes, redeemable at any Oil Can Henry’s location.
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Change the look of a room by changing the rug! Choose from a great variety of traditional and contemporary 6′ X 9′ area room rugs (value up to $199) generously donated by Life Furniture on the Heights in Hood River!
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Update your home’s décor with your choice of 36″ X 46″ framed art from Life Furniture and Mattress on the Heights in Hood River (value up to $219).  Beautifully framed with glass, mat, backers, and hanging hardware. Time for something new!.
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EIGHT people will enjoy a personal tour of Maryhill winery and sample the current wine tasting menu for the day. Tasting includes some of Maryhill’s Proprietor’s Reserve selections! This is accompanied by incredible views of the Columbia from the tasting room and detailed information about each wine sampling.

The tour will include details about the wine production operation, background information, and even a bit of wine education often reserved for classrooms of enological institutes!! Valued at over $200, this auction item is a steal!

Visit Maryhill and enjoy 2009′s Washington Winery of the Year! -Winepress NW
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Satisfy your sweet tooth! Head over to Bingen, Washington and enjoy Solstice Wood Fire Café’s delicious food, a rockin’ atmosphere, and live music Mondays! The winning bidder will receive one free dessert each month for an entire year! Another GREAT reason to enjoy Solstice!
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With a commitment to in-season and local produce, Solstice has created some truly mouth-watering combinations.  Winner of this auction item will receive one free large pizza pie (your choice!!) each month, for an entire year!!!

“This is a great place to take the family for some real, Italian style pizza. They actually went to Italy to pick out the oven!!!” Joyce P.

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Your car will thank you!  One standard oil change (up to $35 value) at Rivers Edge Automotive.

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You and three guests will learn first hand from owner Mark Hudon how Hood River Coffee Company roasts the best blends in the Gorge! Enjoy a roasting tour followed by a cupping lesson.
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Enjoy a 60-minute relaxing massage from Tracy Olmstead, LMT at Foils Salon Day Spa.
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Get those artistic juices flowing at a young age with the double-sided Alex Table Top Easel. A perfect introduction to easel art and creativity. G. Willikers Toy Shop in Hood River is the county’s BEST toy store (young and old love it!).
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Your choice of an original Carla Axtman 8 X 10 photo image, framed, matted, and signed by the artist.

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Isn’t it time for you and your honey to reconnect? Now you can with Nanny for a Weekend! Full time childcare for two nights and three days provided by two experienced childcare providers. Romance is in the air!
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Rediscover the pleasures of classic lodging and leisure in beautiful Astoria Oregon at Hotel Elliot!  One night stay in Queen Deluxe Guest Room. It’s time for a get-a-way!

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Ditch the workout.  Join the party at the Columbia Gorge Dance Academy!  Enjoy 10 classes for you and a friend.

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Picture this!  Enjoy a 2 hour senior portrait or individual photo session on location in the beautiful Hood River area with award-winning photographer Vlado Sklenar. Born and raised in Europe by a painter and art professor (his father), Vlado grew up spending countless hours in the art studio and darkroom. His distinct style and eye for design will make you feel like a pro! Offer includes high-resolution files for printing.
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If you have not been the lucky recipient of Chef Nathan’s tasting menu at Nora’s Table, this IS your opportunity. Sit and enjoy a five course tasting menu created specifically for you by Chef Nathan. You’ll savor Nathan’s current favorite dishes, maybe catching some new creation that’s not on the menu! Your taste buds will be dancing for joy.

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Custom painting by the same artist who created Cheri Roger’s unique Africa canvas art as seen on Facebook.  You get to collaborate with the artist for the design and parameters of style and mediums. Custom art in your own home by a talented artist! It will be admired and, dare we say, envied, by many!

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Custom mural painted on interior wall by the same artist who created Cheri Roger’s unique Africa canvas art as seen on Facebook.  Bring style and interest to an entry way, living space or child’s bedroom in your home. People pay thousands to commission artists. This one is within your reach! You’re sure to be pleased.

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This is no ordinary sitter! The TV won’t be sitting your kids while you are on a date, that’s for certain! Nanny Nancie (Certified Professional) will provide 4 1/2 hours of on-site childcare for up to four children. She creates themed activities for your kids preschool – 5th grade.  Your kids will be making Date Night plans for you so they can have Nancie back!
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Enjoy a 1 – 2 hour portrait session by Amancay Maahs! You will also receive a $50 print credit and online proofing (CD proofing also available).  Receive personalized images to be treasured for many years to come! “Photography is more than a means for me, it’s a passion, a love, and a driving desire to truly capture images that people can look at with equal enjoyment, and pride… for years to come.” Amancay
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Get a fun jumpstart on literacy! These hardback books will be treasures for your kids, their kids, and more kids to come! This set includes two hardback Sir Wrinkles the Bulldog children’s books by Lenora Kerr and a soft plush adorable Sir Wrinkles to cuddle.

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Beautiful, all natural, handmade Soap Gift Set of six bars from The Custom Soap Shop.  Indulge yourself, or treat someone else!
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This stunning purse is knit with cotton yarn and a fun “eyelash” yarn to give it “bling.” The bag is lined with a coordinating dragonfly fabric and finished with bamboo handles.

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Fun awaits you and a guest on the White Salmon River with Zoller’s Outdoor Odysseys! You’ll have a blast on the river and then be able to relax in the luxurious Melanie suite at Husum Highlands B&B! Experience two of the best places on the White Salmon.
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This beautiful set is handmade by MomPotter with Czech glass beads accented with by sterling silver components. The bracelet is 7.5″ and the earrings are 1.75″ in length. Read the rest of this entry »

Beautiful one-of-a-kind queen-sized quilt in stunning earth tones.  This quilt is gorgeous and unique.  Design colors includes brown, reds, yellows, greens and other natural tones. Read the rest of this entry »

Enjoy a 2 – 3 hour senior or family portrait session with Tumbleweed Photography within Columbia River Gorge/Portland metro area or 30 minutes from The Dalles, OR. Unlimited clothing and location changes. Includes online proofing and 13 X 19 print. You’ll love Jim’s style of capturing your unique personality! “All the people we have met and photographed have such a unique story to tell and we are grateful they share a piece of that with us to photograph.  It is an amazing experience each and every time we step behind the camera.” Jim Read the rest of this entry »

Modern. Storytelling Images About Love Enjoy a 2- 3 hour engagement photo session, valued at $600, with Jim Semlor of Semlor Images within Columbia River Gorge/Portland area or 30 minutes from The Dalles, OR.  Unlimited clothing and location changes.  Includes online proofing and 8 1/2 X 11 print. “Jim Semlor photographers is us – Jim and Kim Semlor. we are a husband and wife team that works, creates, laughs and infuses passion into every wedding story we create.” Jim Read the rest of this entry »

It’s summertime! (Well, almost.) We know you’re itching to get out into those projects around the yard. We’ll get you off to the right start with a huge load (approximately 14 tons) of 3/4 minus rock from Bounds Excavation. We’ll even deliver it for you! (within 30 minute drive of Parkdale, OR) Read the rest of this entry »

Enjoy a hair cut and custom color from Sarah Dubon of Fifth Element Salon.  Sarah is the creative stylist who has transformed Cheri Rogers hair from “big, curly  and unmanageable” to a style with shape, movement and amazing natural curl. Read the rest of this entry »

Get ready for summer while relaxing in either our stand up or lay down tanning bed. Valid for 60 minutes of tanning at Fifth Element Salon.
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Use this generous $50.00 gift certificate to purchase adorable nursery items.  Every nursery should have the perfect accessories in the perfect colors, and NurseryLove is well stocked with handmade items for your nursery and baby.
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This Daisyhead Delight  pink wool soaker was custom knit by GeronGirls exclusively for the Bringing Love Home auction.  It is a gorgeous soft pink soaker, made with wonderful Shepherd’s wool, and will be perfect for your little one.   Size small.
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Enjoy dinner for two (up to $50.00 value) at the award-winning Riverside Grill in Hood River.  The Riverside Grill offers panoramic views of the mighty Columbia River from the dining room and immense outdoor deck.
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Blueberries are as healthy as they are tasty!  Come pick up to 50 pounds of amazingly delicious blueberries from this family farm in Mt. Hood, Oregon.  Choose from five varieties of large, easy-to-pick, nutritious blueberries.
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Lovingly handmade doll nightgown for 18″ doll, in the style of American Girl doll Kaya.  Simple and sweet, it’s perfect for any babydoll!
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Change the way you feel!  Pamper yourself with your favorite Relaxation or Therapeutic 60-minute massage from Michelle Davis, LMT at the Historic Balch Hotel in Dufur, OR.
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Ready, set, summer!  You and a guest will enjoy an all-day Imperial River Company rafting adventure. Departs from Maupin, OR.  Includes wonderful riverside lunch and some of the best rapids the Deschutes has to offer! Imperial River Rafting is the BEST!
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Unique and stylish hand knit summer tee will set your baby apart from the crowd!  Pima cotton.  Size:  3-6 months.
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Unique, delightful, and luxurious are just some of the words to describe this kimono baby sweater hand knit from merino wool. Practical yet stylish, the ruffled edge adds a sweet touch that will compliment any outfit.
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Enjoy a 30-minute cellular detoxing foot bath to cleanse your body of unhealthy levels of pollution, including dangerous toxins and heavy metals.
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One hour for two children (together) supervised unique play experience in Kidsense indoor gym with climbing, swinging, balancing and throwing activities.

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Your child will receive a developmental evaluation of motor skills and sensory processing in a playful, professional environment.  Based on this comprehensive evaluation, parent and Kidsense therapist will discuss concerns and recommendations.

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Beautiful handmade quilt will be a family treasure! Your child will love this 46″ X 56″ soft, fuzzy cotton children’s quilt made by one of the best quilters around!

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Picnic basket from Ryan’s Hood River Juice Company includes tablecloth, paper plates, napkins, Country Girl dried apples, apple cookie cutters, kitchen towels, apple potpourri, apple butter, voucher for case of 12 pints of Ryan’s apple juice, and much, much more!
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A hat box decoupaged with floral papers and “shabby chic” embellishments of buttons, silk flowers, fringe, fuzzy yarn and ribbon handcrafted by CosasDeAbstract.com

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Three hand-forged sterling bangles are attached together by an oxidized fine silver pendant designed to remind you how lucky you are.

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Blueberries are as healthy as they are tasty!  Come pick up to 25 pounds of amazingly delicious blueberries from this family farm in Mt. Hood, Oregon.

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Great vacation memories happen at the Apricot Cottage!  Quaint, rustic knotty pine and stone cabin with stone fireplaces and all the amenities of home, just steps away from the water.

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Special occasion or just an extra fun dinner party?  Delicious Five Course Catered Dinner for Four by Professional Chef Rainbow Trosper.
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Guided 2-hour trail ride for you and a friend on horseback.  Enjoy spectacular views of the beautiful Hood River Valley.

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Sit back and relax as Margo Goodman pampers you with a fabulous hair cut and color at Studio Spa in Hood River.  Whether you’re looking for something completely out of the box, or just an update to your already amazing look, Margo will give you the star treatment!

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Spring is in the air at the historic Columbia Gorge Hotel!  Overnight accommodations for two (2) in a beautiful guestroom that features a view of the spectacular Columbia River or the gardens surrounding Phelps Creek.

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Unique yard décor makes a wonderful statement!  Features two iron crosses connected by the word “Home.”

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Warm European charm in the heart of the Columbia Gorge! One night stay in the luxurious Riverview room at the historic Hood River Hotel.  Includes breakfast for two at Cornerstone Cuisine. Experience downtown Hood River’s finest!

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This sweet and feminine hand-knit baby hat and booties is a perfect set for a newborn girl.  The ruffled brim and woven-in ribbon lend an air of girlishness.

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A world class women’s hair cut (including shampoo, blow dry, and style) by Allison Lloyd at Foils Salon Day Spa in Hood River.

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A world class hair color or foil by Brigette Sales at Foils Salon Day Spa in Hood River.

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Pamper yourself or a loved one with a European Facial by Barbara Kilkenny at Foils Salon Day Spa in Hood River.   Facial includes skin analysis, cleansing, toning, massage, and atomized facial shower.

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You and three guests will enjoy a unique, personal, private cellar tour and wine tasting by owner Tim Schechtel of The Mint at Erin Glenn Wines in The Dalles, Oregon ($200 value).  Saluté!

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Relax. Reconnect. Rejuvenate. At the Balch! Overnight stay for four people at the Historic Balch Hotel and dinner at Kramer’s Market.   Just 90 minutes from Portland, you can experience small-town hospitality at its best!

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A case of 12oz packages of organic Ethiopian coffee (pre-ground for drip coffee maker)

 Exotic and complex with heavy body, gentle acidity and hints of vanilla, black pepper and raspberry, Ethiopia is not only the birthplace of coffee, but also home to some of the best coffee beans in the world. 
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Impress your friends and loved ones as you and up to three guests learn to hand-toss – and catch! -  a pizza at Andrew’s Pizza – throwing the best pies in the Gorge since 1991!

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Cook like a professional! Enjoy a 2-hour private cooking class for up to four with Bev Eagy at the ANZAC Tea Parlour.  Learn how to make specialty scones, crème brulee, meat pie, turnovers, or tea sandwiches.

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Pamper your baby! This Jafra package includes Lavender-Chamomile massage cream, hair and body wash, bath and body oil, and baby cologne.
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Win a private cooking class for yourself and five of your friends with professionally trained chef Rainbow Trosper. Rainbow is very talented will plan with you in advance to make the class just what you want it to be. It will be a memorable time, and provide lasting benefit to your cooking.
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Want to know the secret to healthy, vibrant skin?  Columbia Laser Skin Center will teach you how to make your skin look and feel healthy from the inside out.  Includes a skinscope analysis, a $100 voucher for SkinCeuticals Physician Prescribed Skin Care Products, and a $100 voucher for any service offered at Columbia Laser Skin Center!
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If you live anywhere near Portland you have to try The Lamb’s Table Catering.  Jamie Snell is an artist with food. Color, aroma, heart, and soul.
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This Book Stop activity book basket is a playful gateway for your child’s imagination. Check it out

Ever wanted THE guitar? You can have a customized guitar made especially for you by Luthier Brian Irwin, owner of Charlotte Guitars.

“This guitar has unbelievable brightness of tone from Bass to Treble.  Brian molded the Charlotte jumbo after the martin D-28.  The Martin has great Bass but lacks in fullness of the Treble.  I was amazed at the fullness of sound across the bridge that Brian achieved with the Charlotte.  In my opinion he has created the most beautiful and remarkable guitar that I have had the pleasure of playing.” Jerry Burk
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