TED MUEHLING DESIGNED PLATTER FROM E.R. BUTLER & CO

Hand-painted Nymphenburg porcelain cake platter

Value $1219 minimum bid $400

Proud and graceful, precious and fragile  for 250 years Nymphenburg s famous porcelain collections have represented unique charm and individuality, perfectly reflecting the feeling and style of its time. The Butterfly platter designed by Ted Muehling is an excellent modern interpretation, executed by the talented artists at Nymphenburg.

E.R. BUTLER . 38 Charles Street . 617.722.0230

DINE LIKE THE VANDERBILTS  FROM DEVONIA ANTIQUES FOR DINING

Antique place setting for two

Value: $1100 minimum bid $400

Lori Hedtler, owner of the Gilded Age showroom, Devonia Antiques, will provide a circa 1890 gilt encrusted table setting for 2. World renown for supplying the custom wares of Tiffany and Baccarat, Lori will design a setting highlighted with fine bone china and gold decorated stemware. Museum quality, Devonia has been elevating the art of dining for 14 years on Beacon Hill.

DEVONIA ANTIQUES . 43 Charles Street , 617.532.8313

Tuscan Dinner for Eight in the Grotto Private Room at Toscano

Four Course Tuscan Dinner paired with Wines of Tuscany

Value $800 minimum bid $300

The Staff at Toscano welcomes you with their knowledge and gracious hospitality. Experience all that Tuscan cuisine has to offer in an elegant yet rustic setting without using your passport! The private dining room is the perfect venue for hosting events of all varieties. Perfect for a business function, even better for a celebratory dinner, or an intimate social gathering for eight of your closest friends. The Grotto dining room is far from ordinary.

TOSCANO RESTAURANT . 47 Charles Street . 617.723.4090

A WEEKEND NIGHT AT XV BEACON

A weekend night stay with breakfast for two

Value $625

Enjoy an overnight stay at Fifteen Beacon, Boston s luxury boutique hotel. Stay in our Classic accommodations with breakfast for two the next morning, either in our restaurant Mooo, or through room service. Enjoy all the comfort of home along with exceptional service.

FIFTEEN BEACON HOTEL . 15 Beacon Street . 617.XXX.XXXX

KOBE & TUNA DINNER FOR SIX AT THE PARAMOUNT

Kobe Beef & Tuna Dinner with select Wines

Value $600

Join Chef Gabe Cheung as he prepares a private dinner for you and your guests. Selections include Sushi-grade tuna prepared in a number of ways, Snake River Farms all-natural Kobe beef and a few other delicious treats. The evening will start with some very nice Champagne, followed by a refreshing White and end with a big red Cabernet. All this in the comfort of your private reserved table for six in the front window.

PARAMOUNT . 44 Charles Street . 617.720.1152

Luxurious Stay at The Liberty Hotel

Weekend overnight stay with Dinner and Brunch for two

in CLINK.

Value $545

The Liberty Hotel is a blend of history, high style luxury and hometown warmth - the ideal place for a quintessential Boston experience. Located at the foot of Beacon Hill, The Liberty Hotel is steps away from outdoor fun on the Esplanade, posh shopping boutiques along Charles Street, one of the world s best medical complexes, the financial district, and Cambridge technology centers.

THE LIBERTY HOTEL . 215 Charles Street . 617. 224.4000

GET THE PARTY STARTED FROM KOO DE KIR

30 piece Host/Hostess Set

Value $525

Koo de Kir s Kristine Irving loves to entertain! Here are a few things to help get the party started:

Raise a glass (or 24*) and toast your friends with KOO s popular Iittala glassware. Dishwasher and freezer safe, these glasses are sure to be a hit at you next party. Eat Live Celebrate! 150 recipes for everyday entertaining. Atmosphere: an assortment of candles. (*6 Red wine, 6 White wine, 6 Champagne, 6 Old Fashion, 1 Book, assorted candles).

KOO de KIR . 65 Chestnut Street . 617.723.8111

PRIVATE SHOPPING NIGHT AT WISH

Wine, hors d'oeuvres and a private shopping night for you and up to 12 of your closest friends

Value $500

Sip, nibble & shop! What better way to spend an evening with a bunch of your closest friends (up to 12!) Relax, catch-up, and shop shop shop. All after hours. No pressure. Your guests will receive a 20% discount on their purchases that evening. All with the helpful, stylish aid of your co-hosts Stephanie & Jane. Like having your own stylist! In addition, the hostess will receive a $100 dollar gift certificate. Date to be mutually agreed upon.

WISH . 49 Charles Street . 617.227.4441

INSTANT HOSTESS KIT FROM GOOD

15 piece Host/Hostess Set for a Cheese & Wine Party

Value $425

Owner Paul Niski loves to have things prepared ahead of time for cocktail parties. This way you can sit back and relax and enjoy the party knowing that you have the proper tools to get things rolling. This custom hand-selected set includes: 4 french cheese knives, porcelain serving platter, wine/bottle opener, mouth-blown glass wine bucket, set of 8 VIN  bistro glasses and a bottle of good  pinot grigio!

GOOD . 88 Charles Street . 617.722.9200

COWS, GOATS & SHEEP, OH MY! FROM BiNA ALIMENTARI

Private cheese seminar for 6 at the Alimentari

Value $350

minimum bid $100

Join BiNA alimentari's Cheese Monger, Rachelle Gianotti in a private cheese seminar for six at the alimentari. Learn to navigate through a gourmet cheese case and appreciate the abundant variety of cheeses available. Pair cheeses with the appropriate accoutrement for an outstanding savory and sweet cheese plate that will impress those at your next cocktail party.

BINA ALIMENTARI . 571 Washington Street . 617.357.0888

KITCHEN ORGANIZATION PACKAGE FROM LINDA REISERT & 

CHARLES STREET HARDWARE 

A personal kitchen organizer with all the right products

Value $300

Have you stopped cooking because you can t find anything in the kitchen? You need Linda Reisert of Sort Order Organizational & Design Services to spend 3 hours helping you organize that kitchen. Combine her time with storage containers & organizers donated by Charles Street Supply. You ll be cooking up a storm in no time!

SORT ORDER ORGANIZATIONAL & DESIGN SERVICES

CHARLES STREET HARDWARE . 54 Charles St . 617.000.0000

INA GARTEN Gourmet BUNDLE

An assortment of Ina Garten s famous cookbooks & addictive food products

Value $250

The Flat of the Hill is always excited to bring new things to our clients while staying loyal to our great lines that we have carried for almost 10 years. Let The Flat of the Hill help you become a famous chef in your own kitchen. Our best selling Barefoot Contessa Cookbooks and food products are all you need.

FLAT OF THE HILL . 60 Charles Street . 617.619.9977

RARE LIMITED EDITION AUTOGRAPHED BOOK FROM  BOSTON ANTIQUES COMPANY

British Corkscrew Patents from 1795  by Peter Wallis - signed

Value $200

Since 1980 Boston Antique Company has been home for collectible antique & vintage corkscrews (over 200 in stock!). To further your interest or add to your library we are offering this Rare limited edition autographed book "British Corkscrew Patents from 1795" by Fletcher Wallis (limited to 1000 copies), signed by the author.

BOSTON ANTIQUES CO. 119 Charles Street . 617.227.9810

HOSTESS WITH THE MOSTESS FROM BLACKSTONES OF BEACON HILL

A package of goodies to help you entertain

Value $200

This package includes two signed cookbooks by local authors: Fresh and Honest: Food From the Farms of New England and the Kitchen of Henrietta s Table  by Chef Davis of Henrietta s Table at the Charles Hotel and Heirloom Cooking  by Marilyn & Sheila Brass of Boston s WGBH TV. In addition, you ll bid on a locally made platter by Eloquent Ink and your very own custom Caspari napkins to be used when serving your tasty hors d'oeuvres.

BLACKSTONES. 46 Charles St. 617.227.46460

Saturday Morning Breakfast From Red Wagon

Treats for the junior chef to be

Value: $85

Nothing is better than Saturday morning breakfast with the family! You re favorite little helper can jump start the morning right in the kitchen with their own chef s kit (hat, apron and spoon) and a cookbook by none other than Dr. Seuss! And who s in a hurry to get dressed when they can spend the morning in these super cute lobster PJs (size 5). Maybe its time the kids are in charge of weekend breakfast!

Red Wagon 69 Charles Street 617.523.9402

FRENCH WINE SET FROM LINENS ON THE HILL

Set of 6 wine glasses & 6 cocktail napkins

Value $90

Lynne Wolverton's boutique feels like it was plucked right of off the Rue du Bac in Paris. So it's no surprise that these beautiful French wine glasses found a place in her shop. Since 1933 Sabre-Paris has been producing whimsical flatware. They just recently added a line of porcelain and glassware. What better way to enjoy a bottle of French wine.

LINENS ON THE HILL . 52 Charles Street . 617.227.1255

LET THEM EAT CAKE  FROM UPSTAIRS DOWNSTAIRS

An antique glass cake stand for your next special occasion

Value $75

UPSTAIRS DOWNSTAIRS . 93 Charles St. 617.367.1950

BiNA FAMILY PACK OF WINE

Enjoy a taste of what BiNA alimentari s wine selection has to offer.

Value $65

mimimum bid $25

These four bottles are produced and sold exclusively at the BiNA family locations.

4-Pack includes:

2006 Bin 26 Enoteca "Solare Rosso" - Sangiovese & Merlot Blend, Italy

2006 Bin 26 Enoteca "Solare Bianco  - Procanico, Grechetto, Malvasea, Sauvignon Blanc, Italy

2005 Projekt "B"- 100 % Cabernet Sauvignon, France

2007 Alefurlan, Pinot Grigio, Italy

BINA ALIMENTARI . 571 Washington Street . 617.357.0888