Warm red star center surrounded by falling copper diamonds make for a lovely adornment.

Designed by Andre of Abzu Emporium.
20" long

"I would like to offer 4 hours of my time as a professional organic/permaculture gardener.
I had a business in San Francisco and Oakland, CA, for 12 years. I installed gardens, water systems, veggie gardens, raised beds, did maintenance and more.

I will be available after July 1st and since I am new to Texas, my skills will not lie in chosing plants for a garden, but more, in expert working."

This auction will only be usable in the general Austin area, but IS transferable if you'd like to buy it for someone who is local.

The colors of this lovely handspun bring to mind the colors of spring when the earth is reborn.

Hand spun by Emily Sappenfield
100% Corriedale wool
660 yards

You are bidding on the following: help name and create aspects of a character in a fictional story.

The details:

Your choices of where this character will appear are: 1) as a secondary (bit) character in the novel-in-progress; 2) as a primary character in an upcoming short story; or 3) as an upcoming redshirt in the Callie story currently unfolding on the blog (note: redshirt = not likely to survive the scene/story in which they appear)

Further notes:
* You'll likely get the fastest return on option #2. The novel is scheduled to be finished by Oct 2010 (but hopefully earlier); the Callie project is harder to estimate but possibly lasts through the end of 2010; a short story usually has a 4-6 week creation time.

* A copy of whichever option chosen will be sent to the winning bidder with the following limitations: for the #1 option you'll only receive a printed and bound section with your character's part (for copyright purposes) until the novel is sold and published (which might be a while), at which point you'll get a signed and personalized copy of the novel. For options #2 and #3, I'll send a printed and signed copy of the story or blog posts bound at a local printers (if either is published professionally I'll send a signed copy of it to the winner when it's published). Any of the three options will also be posted on my website with a note attached explaining to whom it's dedicated and why.

* You won't get final control over the ultimate fate of the character or all of what happens, but you get to name and describe the appearance of a character -- picking one of the three options above -- as well as provide as many suggestions as you wish for what you'd like to see happen to the character. The suggestions will be taken into consideration, but may be twisted to authorial purpose as needed; the name and description will remain as you create them.

In the house with the rooms with the bins there are even more books. This time, paperbacks and trades. This auction is for a random assortment of the first three we come across in our rummaging. All by Steven Brust.

Books may be signed and/or personalized at winning bidder's request.

"A Rose For Iconoclastes" is my first and probably last attempt a solo record. I supposed you'd call it politically incorrect folk music; at any rate, it sounds like folk music and a good deal of it is humorous--in intent, at any rate. The title, for those who don't know, is a play off the brilliant story by Roger Zelazny, "A Rose For Ecclesiastes," which you should read if you haven't yet.

The big thing the record has going for it, in my humble opinion, is some fine performances by Adam Stemple (who also produced it), Sara Diedrich, Gary Schulte, Dakota Dave Hull, and some other great local musicians. All the design work is by Geri Sullivan.

Autographed and/or personalized at winning bidder's request. Note the the CD is still shrinkwrapped, so if you wish it signed, it will have to be unwrapped but will otherwise still be brand-new.

The top TWO winners of this auction will receive a full dozen of Brittany's Home-Baked Peanut Butter Cookies!

These can be delivered in the Austin area or shipped elsewhere.

Jon Eric was born in New Orleans, but is currently local to Austin. His debut album, An Air of Legitimacy, was recorded in 2009, and is filled with folk-pop songs that largely sound lighthearted, but swell just under the surface with longing and regret. You can hear samples of this whole album, and all the rest of Jon's music, at his website, http://www.jon-eric.com/ .

To be autographed and/or personalized at winner's request.

Ohhh sparkly. Ohhh shiney. Stars!

Handmade by Cindy Adzuki
Swarovsky irridescent crystals
with heart charm and sterling clasp

This bracelet is only 6 inches long and does NOT stretch. Perfect for the petite wrist.

Seamstress Erin Auman is offering $50.00 worth of seamstress services (not including materials).

The winning bidder will receive Erin's contact information to make arrangements for work needed.

Hand-dyed by Susan Frickes of Yarnorama for this event, luscious pink with dashes of dark purple and brilliant crimson.

Handyed
4 ounces
Falkland wool

Soft gentle quiet shocked thru with bright blinding thought. These skeins complement and complete each other.

Handspun by Deana Harris
Merino Wool and Silk Blend
Gray/Turquoise 2ply 130 yards
Turquoise singleply 85 yards

"House Jhereg, Dragaera's organized crime syndicate, is still hunting Vlad Taltos. There's a big price on his head on Draegara City. Then he hears disturbing news. Aliera--longtime friend, sometime ally--has been arrested by the Empire on a charge of practicing elder sorcery, a capital crime.

It doesn't make sense. Everybody knows Aliera's been dabbling in elder sorcery for ages. Why is the Empire down on her now? Why aren't her powerful friends--Morrolan, Sethra, the Empress Zerika--coming to her rescue? And most to the point, why has she utterly refused to do anything about her own defense?

It would be idiotic of Vlad to jump into this situation. He's a former Jhereg who betrayed the House. He's an Easterner--small, weak, short-lived. He's being searched for by the most remorseless killers in the world. Naturally, that's exactly why he's going to get completely involved..."

From Steven Brust's own collection a hardback copy of Iorich by the man himself. To be signed and/or personalized upon winning bidder's request.

Popcorn and soda time!

This card is worth $25 to spend as you wish at any Regal Cinemas.

Want to learn how to spin or knit or know someone in the Austin area who does? Andrea O'Sullivan of Natural Obsessions is offering the winner of this auction three classes in either one of these skills, materials not included.

Lessons must be redeemed by September 1, 2010. This auction is only usable in the Austin area but it is transferable if you know someone locally who'd like to learn, or if you plan on visiting the area anytime soon.

The rainbows of kiln fused glass surrounding a center puzzle piece. Sparkly and interesting.

1.5" wide by 1.25" tall

Nothing but rich gorgeous cream

Hand Spun by Cindy Williams of Yarnspinnerstales Podcastduring SpinAThon
100% supersoft undyed Merino wool
150 yards
16 wpi

Squishy wonderful yarny goodness at the moment of realization.

Hand dyed by Susan of Yarnorama
Hand spun by Kim Bingham
100% Falkland Wool
approx 405 yards total

Cute dancing cherries dangling from your ears. How fun!

Handmade by Cindy Adzuki
German pressed glass and seed beads

Bend and stretch, twist and shout. Well maybe not the last one, unless you just really want to.

Austin-area yoga teacher Robert Gardner of Robert Gardner Wellness is offering you the chance to try out for yourself.

The top TWO bidders will receive 3 free yoga classes each at Robert's Round Rock, TX home based yoga studio. Winners will receive Robert's contact information to schedule classtime. Classes must be redeemed by August 31, 2010.

This auction is only redeemable locally, but is transferable to someone local, if you know someone you'd like to give the gift of bendiness too.

Put on your boots and prepare to kick in doors while looking quite lovely!

These two skeins are sold as a set, complimentary and complete.

Handspun and Handdyed by Andrea O'Sullivan of Natural Obsessions
100% Silk
Black/Pink 192 yards
Pink 91 yards

I know grasshoppers aren't beetles (much less beatles) but I still like the name. This adorable little beastie is "made of metal, the body being a rail spike, the antenna horse shoe nails and the legs welding rod. I have left it in its natural finish, the color variations in the metal are from heating. I used welding and brazing to put it all together. The lighter color around the eyes is silver braze used to attach the metal eyes to the spike. I have put a coating of varnish on it to prevent rusting."

Approx 9" long by 5.5" high
weights about 1 lb

There can never be enough sparkle. Even in rainbows.

Handmade by Austin artist Cindy Adzuki
Swarovsky crystals
German pewter

This bracelet has a little bit of stretch but is definitely made for the very petite wrist. Approx 6 inches around.

Kiln fused glass make layer after layer of lovely shimmery color.

1.5" wide by 1.25" tall

Earth, stone, plants and sky, and then suddenly that little bit of fire to make it all explode.

Hand spun by Kennedy Berry
100% BFL wool plied with gold metallic thread
approx 200 yards

Hand knit out of lusciously soft and shiney bamboo rayon this beanie will look stylish year round.

Knit by Erin Auman of http://www.etsy.com/shop/elliottguy

Note: Second picture is the best color match.

Made of lightweight muslin using your personal measurements, Reesa will make you a pair of these flowing cool sarong pants, and Andrea O'Sullivan will dye them in your shade of choice.

Auction must be redeemed by May 1st, 2011.

Long lanky cute boy not included.

Liza Furr is offering custom made socks, just to fit you (or someone you want to gift them to).

The pictures are an example of some socks she's already made. The winning bidder will have a different pair, with their own choices of yarn type and colors.