3 Signed Ellie McDoodle Books PLUS Signed Original Art from Author Illustrator Ruth McNally Barshaw

Donated by: Ruth McNally Barshaw


Item Description: Everyone loves Ellie McDoodle! And here's your chance to WOW one of your favorite young readers. Author and illustrator Ruth McNally Barshaw is offering three signed paperback books of the popular Ellie McDoodle series with one-of-a-kind doodles added, plus, as a bonus, original art signed by the amazing Ruth herself. Will ship in time for Christmas (U.S. addresses only).

About Ellie McDoodle:

Her real name is Eleanor McDougal. Her friends call her Ellie McDoodle because she's always doodling in her sketchjournals.
She spies on people and carries a sketchjournal EVERYWHERE.

She keeps track of everything including games, crafts, ideas, pranks,
people, animals, nature... you name it, it's in her book and Ellie has an opinion on it.

Would you like to peek inside her sketch diary? Here's your chance! Ellie's the star of some cool books.

To find our more about Ellie and Ruth, please visit www.ruthexpress.com


Market Value: $100
Starting Bid: $10

8"X10" Watercolor of Your Home Plus Digital Image

Donated by: Tim Reidy

Item Description: Architect Tim Reidy will create a 8"X10" watercolor painting or pencil sketch from your favorite photo of your house. Tim will also provide you with a digital image of the artwork in order to create note cards or other items.

About Tim Reidy: In addition to being my son, hardly his claim to fame, Tim is a classically-trained architect from the University of Notre Dame who spent a year in Rome studying, not only architecture, but also watercolor painting. He currently lives in Fairbanks, Alaska where he works on projects ranging from wilderness lodges to fire stations. But Tim holds strong emotional ties to another "home" - Uganda  - where he performed service work and research over the course of four years. Tim's Notre Dame honors thesis researched the traditional vernacular of Ugandan architecture and the redesign of two Ugandan refugee camps near Gulu. The design incorporated that traditional vernacular, sustainable design and local materials. The inspiration for this auction was in large part due to Tim.

Market Value: $50
Starting Bid: $10

NYC in Black and White!

Donated by: Molly Reidy


Item Description:  Molly Reidy has captured four of New York's treasures in these 5X7 black and white photographs. Mounted in glass clip frames, this grouping compliments either a classic or contemporary decor. This item will ship in time for Christmas!!


Market Value:    $40
Starting Bid: $10

Signed Print from artist and author Melissa Conroy - "Juliette in the Snow"

Donated by: Melissa Conroy

Item Description: An adorable signed 8"x16" giclee print titled "Juliette in the Snow." This item will ship in time for Christmas!

About the artist: While coming by creative talent honestly - yes, she is Pat Conroy's daughter - Melissa Conroy is quite remarkable in her own right and enjoys many creative outlets.

She started with drawing and painting and has expanded into textile design and soft sculpture. She is also the author and illustrator of two children's books, Poppy's Pants and Grandma is an Author (which releases this month). Melissa is also the creator of the adorable woOberry dolls.

For more information on Melissa, her art and her books please visit:
http://www.melissaconroy.com/
And for more information on woOberry dolls please visit: www.wooberry.com

Market Value: $65.00
Starting Bid:  $10

Doors of España

Donated by:  Brittany Roy

Item Description: Transport yourself to the streets of Spain with a trio of colorful door photographs nestled in a sleek black frame. Bring these beautiful doors that grace the streets of Sevilla, Barcelona and Granada into your own home and add the perfect splash of color and character to your wall. The frame measures 9x17 inches. The photographs were taken during Brittany's study abroad trip to Spain in 2009. This item is limited to U.S. bidders only and will ship in time for Christmas.

Market Value:    $50
Starting Bid:  $10