2019 Novel Idea Auction Items

Laura Esposito: 3 jars of Antipasto: Laura's mother obtained the recipe for this antipasto from the newspaper in Trail over 60 years ago, and Laura has been making it for forty years, ever since she arrived in Prince Rupert. It is delicious on crackers or served with meats and cheeses as part of a first course, Italian style. A batch of 26 jars takes 10 hours to make and costs $110 for the ingredients, plus the cost of the jars and lids. Minimum bid: $40 for three jars. Accompanying book: “Italy: the Food and the Lifestyle” from the World food series.

Chelsea Keays: Lap Quilt: Turquoise, yellow and aqua lap quilt featuring the classic Volkswagen van and the now-vanished Beetle- would also suit a car-minded child (or the child of a car-minded parent, etc). Paired with “Volkswagen Blues” by Jacques Pepin, a 2005 Canada Reads selection.

Leslee Bruce: Framed “Child's Friend” Needlepoint: a lovely, gentle image with a sweet motto to decorate a baby's nursery or child's room. This item took many hours to create. Paired with the poetry collection: “The Little Book of Friendship” selected by Caroline Walsh; illustrated by Rosamund Fowler

Robin Knox: Acrylic mixed media of ocean, beach and shells: This item took 3 hours to create. Cost of materials: $150 and suggested minimum bid: $100. This spectacular crafted item is based on the book: “A West Coast Summer” by Caroline Woodward, a gorgeous children's picture book about summer on the Pacific Northwest coast

Moyna Macilroy: “Evening Light” photograph on acrylic. The light settling for the night and the wind calming down, this peaceful scene. Cost of materials: $95. This iconic coastal image was paired with the book “North Coast Collected “ by members of the Prince Rupert Writers' Group, edited by Dave Speck.

Joanne Finlay: Painting “ Tsimshian Starry Night” by Robert Moses White. Robert is Ts'msyen (Tsimshian) and has been painting for 28 years. This painting is from his 13-year retrospective done in 2010. He lost most of his fingers in an industrial accident in 1997/98 and is considered a disabled artist - still working. This painting is valued at $250. Paired with the book “Keepers of the Night- Native stories and Nocturnal Activities for Children” by Michael K. Caduto and Joseph Bruchac.

Joanne Finlay: Painting “Full Moon Revenge of the Frog Clan” by Robert Moses White. This painting was exhibited at the Ruth Harvey gallery in 2010 for the 100th Birthday of Prince Rupert and valued at $300. Paired with the book “Adawga Gant Wilaaytga gyetga suwildook = Rituals of Respect and the Sea Otter Hunt” by Henry Reeves and illustrated by Sara Porter, from the Tsimshian Series: Teachings of our Grandfathers.

1-hour Massage with Chelsea Keays, RMT (Registered Massage Therapist). Her usual rate is $85/hour. Suggested minimum bid: $50. Paired with the book “Massage: simple solutions for everyday stress”, redacted for The Body Shop by Monica Roseberry.

This is not only for the bread available on auction night, but three more loaves, delivered to your door once a week. (If you live in Prince Rupert…) Chelsea’s inspiration was the book “Sourdough” by Sarah Owens; unfortunately we don’t have that book, so have substituted “Bread” by Beth Hensperger, a lovely compendium that includes sourdough breads.

Beautifully stitched "Cathedral Window Hanging / Tree Ornaments" (18 red, 18 gold)