Positive Directives #10/10 by Laurie A. Lyall, one of the auction's Honorary Chairs

This piece will be custom made and custom fitted in the mirror image of the proof for the winning bidder.

Positive Directives #10/10 is a bracelet from Laurie's Floating Cuff series, named for the three architectural levels of the design that give it the appearance of floating above the wrist. This piece is made of 18 karat gold and reticulated sterling silver.

Value: $3,600.00

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April Climax by Heikki Seppä, one of the auction's Honorary Chairs

This piece, composed of sterling silver hollowware, reflects the graceful unfurling of life during April.

Value: $9,000.00

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"Reaching Out" by Victoria Harrison

20" X 28" acrylic on panel

Value: $525.00

Victoria Harrison is a a landscape painter who focuses on northwest scenery and earthscapes in a representational style that leans towards the abstract. She paints with creamy fluid acrylics or watercolors.

www.victoriaharrisonart.com

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3 Bedroom Home in San Miguel d'Allende

This extraordinary home features a pool and view overlooking one of Mexico's most romantic colonial cities. You are welcome to stay for seven days anytime before Sept. 1, 2008.

Value: $2,800.00

Here's what John Ellis said about his few magical hours on the terrace:

We arrived at the Merrimans' terrace at the magic hour, that special time when the light is soft and slanted. The greens of the park below opened up on the vision of Centro San Miguel. The soft sounds of bands practicing for a parade mingled with the peals of the church bells calling worshippers to evening service. The soft breeze that brought these sounds up from San Miguel made it the perfect temperature for cocktails and conversation.... I never wanted to leave....

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