In case you haven’t already guessed it, I am rather fond of the finer things in life.  The running joke in our family is that I need to find a rich husband (amongst my friends thats been further narrowed to a rich husband with waterfront property). Now we all know thats rather unrealistic for me. Not because I couldn’t woo a rich husband if I so chose, but because I am true to my heart and because men that try to woo me with money, I find icky, artificial and a turn off.

So whats a gal to do? Work hard to afford the odd little luxury, enjoy the window shopping, and avoid danger zones, such as shops filled with beautiful and luxurious fabrics, bookstores (real ones – you know the ones I’m talking about, where the owner knows their books), and artisans.  I’m not materialistic in the least, but I do admit to having a total weakness for the finer things in life.

This is why I am beside myself with excitement for this Thurday’s Timeraiser Art Auction in Vancouver. Normally I’d hear the words ‘art auction’ and my head would scream ‘avoid avoid avoid’, ‘if you’re going to afford your life as a writer, nice artwork is just not in the cards at the moment.’  And then, that would be that.  I’d come up with a polite excuse and I’d stay as far away as possible.  Well…. this Thursday’s art auction is a little different ….so I might not need to avoid after all.

You see its a TIMEraiser not a FUNDraiser.  What does that mean?  It means that you go and you bid volunteer hours rather than cash.  And the highest TIME bidder (up to a maximum of 125 hours to be delivered within a year of the auction) wins the piece of artwork. Now that is something I can afford and I do love to volunteer.  Plus they have a great list of agencies to volunteer for.  And I got a sneak peek at some of the artwork this past Tuesday and there are more than a few pieces that I’d love to see hanging on my walls or on those of my parents (I’ve always wanted to buy them some nice artwork).

The Auction is this Thursday, September 24th, so I’ll see you there!  Just don’t you dare bid on anything I’m bidding on, because I’m not afraid to bite (and no, not in the nice kind of way) and haven’t had my shots (hmmm – maybe I shouldn’t actually say that as it might not bode so well on my dating life).

Tempted to caption this with 'don't bid on the same things as me or else', but a voice in my head keeps saying "Emme that may be taking it a little far". Impressive piece of artwork though.

Oh and a big thank you to Jessica and Raul for introducing me to this delightful concept!