Auction Items List
Houston Council of the Blind
2024 Holiday Auction
1. Beautiful flower heart white cane royal blue tote bag and crew neck sweatshirt
Donated by: Blind Girl Designs
This is such a colourful print! I took my white cane and twisted it at the joints to the shape of a heart, including the strap, then hand drew a whole bunch of daisies in a mixture of yellow and pink and aqua and purple inside of the heart. Some have spilled over outside the heart as well. This is a fun and playful print, and so pretty.
This tote is 15 inches by 20-inch full zip canvas bag with a folder bottom so it can sit upright and a zip pocket on the inside as well! It has generous straps, so you can swing it over your shoulder.
In addition, you win a matching sweatshirt, also in royal blue! This cozy heavyweight crewneck sweatshirt has banded sleeves and bottom. It is made from cotton poly and will not shrink. Please wash this inside out to protect the ink and feel free to put it in a hot tumble dryer in order to make it nice and fluffy for you! But make sure it’s inside out!
These sweatshirts come in unisex sizing, youth, small through large, adult small through 5-XL, tall, large through 3-XL. As the winner you get to pick your size!
Enjoy your Blind Girl Designs! Www.blindgirldesigns.com
2. Fiesta Mart $50.00 Gift card.
Donated by: Fiesta Mart
Fiesta Mart is part of Chedraui USA, Inc and has proudly served the Texas community since 1972. Today, Fiesta Mart operates over 59 stores throughout the Lone Star State- in Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston and Austin. By setting the standard with specialty products from all over the world, Fiesta Mart has all your needs for your family and for your home, all while bringing our customers “un cachito de lo nuestro”.
3. Big Tex Basket
donated by A Sweet Taste of Texas
Sweet Taste of Texas is a family owned and operated business located in Houston, Texas.
We take great pride in our products and packaging and are confident that you will find our Glazed Pecans to be the best tasting pecans that you've ever tasted! The basket contains Glazed pecans, pecan clusters and turtles.
4. Blind Barbie & Jewel keeper Jewelry Box
Donated by: Ava Carruth
& Peggy Garrett
The first blind Barbie doll from Mattel is designed to accurately portray someone who is blind or has low vision:
The doll comes with a white and red cane with a marshmallow tip and sunglasses for eye protection.
The doll wears a satiny pink blouse, and a sparkly, ruffled skirt made with a fun-to-touch fabric.
Musical Jewelry Boxes, Plays Beautiful Dreamer Tune and Spinning Unicorn Doll when the box is opened!
5. Kick Start 2025 with your Health in Mind
Donated by: Gayle Metoyer
Talking blood pressure monitor
Fully automatic and is the upper arm one has memory capability
Talking infra-red thermometer
Use for both forehead and ear
Read in both Fahrenheit and Celsius
6. PAPARAZZI JEWELRY & Silly Goose Air fryer basket Set.
Donated By Cuqui Soto
& Gayle Metoyer
This STUNNING 3PCS SET is named after its BEAUTY.
" BRACE YOURSELF "
From a silver link chain drops clusters of white pearls separate by iridescence stones with an iridescence tear drop stone that drop off the first stone, with matching bracelet, earrings are the teardrop.
Iridescence stone.
Transform your air fryer cooking experience with the Silly Goose Air Fryer Basket Set! This complete set comes with a reusable medium-sized air fryer basket measuring 7.5 inches in diameter, a silicone basting brush and a pair of tongs. The silicone air fryer basket is compatible with most Air Fryer brands, recommended for air fryers up to 6 quarts.
Made from 100% BPA-free, non-toxic silicone, this air fryer basket is safe to use and can withstand up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
The special design makes the heat evenly dissipated and ensures that the oil flows to the edges, and not into your food.
INCLUDES:
1 Air Fryer Basket
1 Basting Brush
1 Set of Tongs
7. Shop at Target with this $50.00 Target gift card.
Donated by: Peggy & Michael Garrett
"Expect More. Pay Less"
Target sells a wide range of products, including groceries, apparel, and consumer electronics.
8. Amazon Echo Pop
Donated by: Sarah Freeman-Smith
The Amazon Echo Pop is a portable compact smart speaker featuring Alexa, designed for smaller spaces like bedrooms and bathrooms. It is a small fun shaped semi-circular design and a Teal color. Features - Voice Control Stream music, set timers, control your smart home devices, and access Alexa skills. The audio Performance is good sound quality suitable for audible books, podcasts and music in small rooms. Connectivity allows very easy set-up and supports Bluetooth and integrates with Wi-Fi
9. Laptop Computer
Donated by: Computer’s for the Blind
Computers for the Blind
Computers for the Blind is offering a free computer. This is a standard refurbished laptop. The computer would be delivered directly to the winner and have Windows 11 & JAWS or ZoomText ready to go.
10. Three sweet angels printed on purple hoodie.
Donated by: Blind Girl Designs
I was really drawn to create these white cane angels because of all of the angels in my life. We have lots of ideas about angels, all of which are completely legitimate, my personal belief just reflects the goodness around us.
Each of these sweet angels is made from six white canes in an A shape. The heads are ovals, and above each head is a hand drawn halo. If you notice, I drew each of the wings separately, because even angels are individuals! The ink is white, and the hoodie is purple.
In addition to being completely tactile, the ink is glow-in-the-dark ink! The angels glowing in the dark is just beautiful! Remember that the glow-in-the-dark ink charges with a light source so every time you wear it hold it in front of a lamp or something for about four minutes.
It is a standard pull over hoodie fit with a large front pocket and large drawstring hood. It has banded sleeves and bottom. This hoodie comes in unisex youth sizes small through large, adult small through five XL, tall, large through three XL. As the winner you can pick your size!
This heavyweight hoodie is made from a cozy cotton/poly blend. It will shrink very little if put in a hot dryer. Wash and dry inside out in order to protect the ink and keep it nice and fluffy!
11. Fun Game Night for /everyone
Donated by: Ava Carruth and Gayle Metoyer
Large print/Braille playing cards
Standard Black and White dominoes with Raised dots
Bop It Button
Ever wanted to participate in game night with family and friends? Well, get ready for a fun game night. You can come with your own games for everyone to enjoy.
12. Delicious Tea Cakes & Starbucks $50 Gift Card
Donated by: Bridgette German
& Leslie Spoon
This is a Southern treat that is a cookie but in a cake form.
You have your choice of flavors: /chocolate chip Pecan, Pumpkin spice, Lemon, Vanilla and Cranberry
Enjoy your treat with your favorite coffee from Starbucks.
13. $100 HEB Gift Card
Donated by Smart Cremation
Value $100
HEB has been serving Texas since 1905. Come and shop at Texas favorite store. They have grown from a store to much more.
14. tin of Homemade Glazed Pecans
From the Kitchen of Noelia Dillingham
Come and enjoy these delicious homemade glazed pecans. They are a special holiday treat.
Recipes are available upon request.
15. Sports Hoodie
Donated by: By Lavae
Get a great sport hoodie. The winner gets to choose the size, color and sport team logo
16. The Beekeeper package & Sweet Granny Bea’s Dessert Shop
The Beekeeper package includes, a bottle of honey, a decorative honeycomb, a cute honeycomb container with a spoon for honey. Including a chance to meet a local beekeeper and learn about how important bees are to our ecosystems.
Donated by: Itzy Solis
Sweet Granny Bea’s $25 gift card for use of any dessert Can be shipped and ordered online at
www.sweetgrannybeas.com
17. DANCING SNOWMEN ROYAL BLUE HOODIE
Donated BY: BLIND GIRL DESIGNS
Va
We love our dancing snowmen! Each of the snowmen has a different version of a white cane because we all have white cane choices! All three snowmen are made of white snow, have sparkly eyes, an orange carrot nose, a cheeky grin, and three buttonholes down their chest. Their arms are made from brown tree branches and they’re holding their canes in their branch hands.
The first snowman has his branch arms up in the air. He has on a green and red striped scarf and a green and red knit cap with a green palm on top. The second snowman is upside down breakdancing on his branch hand (we have a little magic going here) holding his white cane upside down in his left hand! He has on a green bowtie and a red and green striped stocking cap. The cane is pointing towards the sky! The third snowman has a fun red hat on with a green band. He has a really long red scarf hanging down and he is dancing at an angle with one branch up and one branch down, cane proudly held aloft in the air!
This hoodie is Cotton/poly, but do not size up because there is no shrinkage when washed. Please wash inside out in cold wash and tumble dry on heat inside out to make it nice and fluffy!
Available in sizes youth small through large, adult small through five XL, tall, large through three XL. All sizes are unisex. As the winner you can pick your size!
Enjoy your Blind Girl Designs! Www.blindgirldesigns.com
18. The Jewry Lovers Gift
Paparazzi Jewelry
Donated by: Beauty’s Bling Isabelle Gay
& Cuqui Soto
Featuring playful styles accented with fun pops of colors the Glimpses of Malibu Collection is an endearing assortment of cheerful and whimsical laid-back fashion. From the bubbly outgoing socialite who isn’t afraid to make a fashion statement to the introspective wallflower who is charmed by soft feminine prints and flawless finishing touches, there’s something for everyone in the Glimpses of Malibu Collection.
Includes one of each accessory featured in the Glimpses of Malibu Trend Blend in January's Fashion Fix:
Necklace: "Feminine Flair - Pink"
Earring: "Dame Disposition - Pink"
Bracelet: "Lustrous Lass - Pink"
Ring: "Ladylike Levity - Pink"
PAPARAZZI JEWELRY
This DELICATE 3pcs set is named after it's ELEGANT BEAUTY
"I DO" On a silver link chain are sets of white pearls separated by diamond stones, With matching bracelet and earrings.
19. Classic Glam Cane
Donated by: Arthur from Lach music.
Ready to step out on the town? Well, here is the cane to snazzy up your cane. Introducing the Glam Cane. This cane is made with Rhinestones. There are many different styles to choose from & your choice of color and length.
www.glamcanes.com
20. Holiday gift bag of goodies
Donated by: Carla Vigilante
Carla has personally selected everything you need to get into the festive holiday spirit to celebrate and share with family & friends.
Three gift cards each valued at $25 each – Walgreens, Starbucks and Visa
1. 1 Red and Green holiday pouch embellished with some beading.
2. 2 Packs of holiday cocktail napkins
3. 1 box of Cinnamon Spice Butter Cookies by Rustic Bakery
1 Package of Mississippi Cheese Factory cheddar cheese straws
21. “Let it Snow” red crew neck sweatshirt.
Donated by: Blind Girl Designs
We are really excited about this brand new 3-D tactile white glow in the dark print with the words, LET IT SNOW In two lines across the art. The first line contains the word LET in beautiful cursive, followed by a big snowflake made of (Drumroll, please) White canes! It is a darling snowflake, and a miniature version of our tactile snowflake sweatshirt.
The second line says the words IT SNOW Also in cursive. All three of the words have the spelling of the word in tactile braille underneath them.
The big snowflake made of white canes on the right is surrounded by tiny little tactile snowflakes. Super cute!
We designed this really quickly because I floated the idea to several customers, who then wanted to place orders before they even saw the art! Now that we’ve done it, we love it, and we hope you do too! The art is fun, upbeat, and of course glows in the dark!
These sweatshirts come in unisex sizing youth small through large, adult small through five XL, tall, large through three XL. You can pick whichever size you want if you’re the winner!
This cozy heavyweight crewneck sweatshirt has banded sleeves and bottom. It is made from cotton poly and will not shrink. Please wash this inside out to protect the ink and feel free to put it in a hot tumble dryer in order to make it nice and fluffy for you! But make sure it’s inside out!
Enjoy your Blind Girl Designs! Www.blindgirldesigns.com
22. Avon Package
Donated by Lucille Nuru
Time for a great pampering experience. This Avon package includes many fantastic items to indulge yourself in a time of relaxation.
*Skin-So-Soft Original Bath Oil, shower gel, bath soap, Body Lotion and hand cream.
Skin-So-Soft Botanical Essence Bath Oil
Avon bath brush
Avon Exfoliation Mitt
Avon Peppermint Bubble Bath
23. Vispero 3-year screen reader license
Donated by: Vispero
Value: $300
Are you a JAWS, a ZoomText or a Fusion user? No matter which one you are, here is an opportunity to get a 3-year, non-recurring JAWS, ZoomText, or Fusion license.
24. $100.00 Taste of Texas Gift Card
Donated by: The Taste of Texas
The Taste of Texas Restaurant sets the standard in steakhouse excellence, serving only perfectly aged Certified Angus Beef®️️, the finest steaks and prime rib available. Owners Nina and Edd Hendee opened the restaurant in 1977, and it has since become a Houston landmark. The Taste of Texas is world-renowned for steaks, an award-winning wine list, great service and Texas hospitality. Restaurant reservations are only available online and open 30 days in advance. We also welcome walk-in parties of 12 or less. Proper Attire Required.
25. Essential Oil Gift Certificate and Bubble Diffuser
Donated by: Hayley Agers, doTERRA Wellness Advocate
Enjoy this $100 gift certificate for your favorite essential oils. A bonus with this certificate, you will receive a Bubble diffuser and a 30-minute consultation after purchasing your products to explain how to use the items.
http://my.doterra.com/hayleyagers
Value: $160.00
26. The VIP GUEST PASS at SPRINGHILL Suites by Marriott Houston the Woodlands
A two (2) night’s stay in a King Suite (parking fees waived)
valid November 2024 thru November 2025