Nienie, Wendy, and Infamy

In case you managed to miss it, (impossible) a blogger named Stephanie got in a horrible plane crash.  

About two weeks before that tragedy, I declared her my nemesis.  (Very VERY poor timing on my part.  I apologized and recanted.)

About a month or so before that my cousin Wonderful Wendy (aka Rama), did a photo shoot of Stephanie and her family and got to know them a little.  

Which is why Wendy is now famous and featured on THE FREAKIN' TODAY SHOW.  

(While I am infamous.)  

(But I did try to redeem myself by holding an auction.  So I'm not all bad.)  

Now watch this clip to see my AWESOME FAMOUS COUSIN in action.

And then go donate some money to The Nielsons.

And if you want, send me a copy of the receipt and I'll send YOU a Japanese treat!

Because it turns out Stephanie WAS just as good and crafty and kind and patient and loving and in love as her blog led us to believe.  

And THAT is something worth supporting.

Thanks!

My Japanese Auction for NieNie!!!

Welcome to the first (and only) "Acte Gratuit Not-So-Gratuitous Auction" in honor of, and in behalf of, Stephanie and Christian Nielson.

Here's how it'll work.  The bidding will start at $20.  If you'd like to place a bid, enter a higher bid in the "comments" section.  (Full dollar increments only).   The highest bidder as of Sunday night at midnight WINS!

Next, the highest bidder will send me a check made out to The Nielsons.  When I get it, I'll send you your box of goodies and forward the check to the appropriate place.  

Be generous!  After all, you're getting all this awesome booty AND serious Brownie Points in Heaven.  You've got nothing to lose!

Now, for the items up for bid:

***drum roll please...***

(This is all coming in one box.  The winning bidder takes everything.)

First, we have the MAIN attraction:

This FABULOUS Sushi set!  

It comes with two plates, two sets of chopsticks, and two chopstick rests.  It is lovely, and beautiful, and awesome and can be used to serve just about anything if you're not big on raw fish.

The symbols on the plates and matching rests stand for "Good luck" and "Longevity".  Just what we wish for the Nielsons.

Next, we have...

the rest of the stuff!

In addition to the fabulous Sushi Set, you also get...

• A sweet little bi-fold felt Geisha wallet,
  
• a LOVELY printed fan,
  
• THREE packs of Watering Kiss Mint gum (with Xylitol!)
  
• ONE pack of assorted fruit flavored hard candies (At least that's what I think they are...)
  
• ONE pack of Strawberry-dipped Hello Kitty sticks, 
  
• and ONE pack of Winnie the Pooh Sea-Weed Garnish!
  

Total retail value:  MORE THAN $20!!!

Just PLACE A BID NOW, and ALL THIS COULD BE YOURS!!!

But wait...

    THERE'S 

              MORE!!!

Act now and you could win not only the Sushi Set, the wallet, the treats, and the fan, but also 

this adorable letter set! 

Featuring 12 sheets of paper, 6 envelopes, and charming graphics accompanied by nonsensical captions!!!

All this could be yours!

But DON'T WAIT!  

Place your bid in the comment section NOW!!!

THANKS for bidding!!!

P.S.  For a complete list of all the sites doing auctions for NieNie, go to www.DesignMom.com and view her Thursday post!

P.P.S.  For details on Stephanie, Christian, and their accident, go to NieNie's sister's blog: www.cjanerun.blogspot.com