Thursday, August 28, 2008

Auction for Nie Nie!



Hi blogging friends. Do you read NieNie too? If not, you have not heard about the beautiful, talented mother of 4 who was in a serious plane crash last week with her dear husband, Mr. Nielson. The blogging world has united to raise money to help this sweet family in the months long recovery process. I don't know Nie personally but have been inspired by her parenting and her amazing style and flair for the last two years that I've been reading her blog.

For more details on Nie, check her blog here: Nie Nie Dialogues

For details on the recovery, check her sister's blog here: CJaneRun

Now, Design Mom has decided to host a silent auction to raise money for Nie. She is also spreading the word about nearly 200 other auctions taking place all over the web today through Sunday. There are some AMAZING things being offered. Find all the details at Design Mom's blog.

Here's where I'm doing my teeny tiny part. I'm auctioning off a custom made vinyl family name sign for the cause. I will cover all the materials and shipping for this project to the highest bidder. Here's a sample of the sign (the one hanging in my house):

And some perspective on the size:


Here's how it works:
1. Leave your bid in the comments section of the post.
2. The bidding will end on Sunday at midnight
3. The winning bidder will be contacted via email
4. Payment will be made through the Stephanie and Christian Nielson Recovery fund
5. Once payment is made, I will be contacted and then I can get to work on the sign. It will take me about 7 days to get the sign completed and in the mail

This sign is COMPLETELY customizable. The background can be stained any color and I have a variety of vinyl colors available. The sign is 36" x 8 " but can be made smaller. I can make it for a family, a child's room, etc.

If this doesn't strike your fancy, make sure to check out the other auctions on Design Mom! Remember, this is for a GREAT cause!

11 comments:

Anonymous said...

I will start the bidding at $20. Very cute!

novamomx4@gmail.com

jeannie said...

$25

myneckcandy@comcast.net

mommasooze said...

$30

s_papier@yahoo.com

Holly Child said...

I'll bid $35

hollykaychild@hotmail.com

Becca said...

Cute, cute! $40 beccastephenson{at}gmail{dot}com

Carly said...

$55

ophelia783@gmail.com

Kristi said...

You are kind to help, Monique.

And, not to be shallow, but could your little set-up with the black bench be any cuter? um, no!!!

I'm sure you'll get a ton of bids...

Hilary said...

you're so great to do this! Love how gorgeous your little bench/wall are.

Debra said...

$75.00 bid from me. This is adorable!

fourangelsmomma.blogspot.com

Thanks,
Debbie

Rose said...

Hi-o,

I'm helping tabulate the totals, so make sure you send a confirmation to nienieauction@gmail.com. Thank you so much for your great work!

-R

Kayla said...

i've never heard of this nie nie blog, but you're one of a few of my blog friends who has now mentioned it. i guess i'm behind on the whole blogging social culture. great idea, glad your auction went so well. the sign is cute. i just had a friend in a nearby town open a store of decor and vinyl lettering, i think you'd love it.