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Jun 20

Funky sound systems match your benefit auction theme

My recent articles in Benefit Auction Ideas (my twice-a-month ezine) have focused on suggestions for great benefit auction themes.  In this post, I'm moving this theme concept in a new direction. Some elements of your gala are optional; others are required.  Having a theme is optional.  Offering items that people want - and guests with money to buy them - is required. A sound system falls into that latter category.  It's required, even for small crowds. (I once used an at-home "toy" karaoke ... Read On >

Jun 01

VIDEO: Hello Honeysuckle! 2011’s official color packs punch in a benefit auction theme

Wow, I didn't know there *was* an official color for the year. But indeed there is, according to Pantone. The new color has been released. It's "Honeysuckle." If you're seeking a fresh color for benefit auction themes, take a look at these ideas. Watch the video below. ... Read On >

Jan 03

PODCAST: Hello Honeysuckle! 2011′s official color packs punch in auction themes

The official color of 2011 has been announced. (Did you realize there was an official color for each year? I'll admit it; I didn't know.)Pantone has chosen its color for our new year. It's a punchy bright pink.In this podcast, you'll hear some ideas on how to incorporate this color into your auction themes.Listen to the podcast below.  ... Read On >

Jan 03

Hello Honeysuckle! 2011’s official color packs punch in benefit auction themes

Here’s a bit of froth and fun for my first blog post of 2011. If you're evaluating some trendy benefit auction themes or centerpiece ideas, here’s the color to use. PANTONE® 18-2120 Honeysuckle: the official color of 2011 Until stumbling across this last week, I had no idea there was a color of the year.  (Naive of me.) In addition to paint, the perky shade has already been rolled into Visa cards and wedding dresses. Pantone says that the vibrant color of honeysuckle “lifts the ... Read On >

Feb 02

For the school auction, the theme is Beach Ball

School auction themes vary dramatically, but here's one called "Beach Ball."  The overall effect was more beach than ball. When spring break isn't quite here and winter has been around for eternity, everyone is eager to relive some of the summer warmth enjoyed so many weeks before. This school auction committee brightened up a fellowship hall to make it festive. Guests did their part by showing up in colorful beach-themed wear. (No swimming suits, but lots of flowered shirts.) Here are some ... Read On >

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