Auction Preview - Taste of Chocolate 2025

Preview list of items that will be up for bid at the Taste of Chocolate Gala at the Complex on February 22, 2025. Check back often for updates! Also check out our Facebook page – we have created a photo album filled with photos of many of our auction items!

Event Info

Live Auction

  • Cobbler in Cast Iron Skillet by Regina Blain
  • Community Artwork, created at event
  • Artwork by Janet Vines, created at event
  • Hand painted Roll Top Desk from Barbara Hope
  • Artwork by Wayne Smith created at event
  • Gift certificate – Meal made by JayeBella
  • Artwork by Sherry Hockett created at event
  • Two Tickets to Lion King by Broadway Dallas from Sandy Barber
  • Artwork by Jaye Bella created at event
  • Gift Certificate – One Year of Cookies or Brownies made by Sandy Barber
  • Artwork by Jessie Bryant created at event
  • Windchime making party for up to 6 from Estella SheShop & Art Lounge
  • Artwork by Tatiana Murray created at event
  • Wood fired pizza dinner for up to 10 people at the Rusty Dog Ranch in Whitewright from the Rusty Dog Ranch
  • Artwork by Chris Cravens created at event

 Artwork & Hand Crafted Items

  • Painting by Chris Cravens
  • Peacock – acrylic painting by Jessie Bryant
  • Cow – acrylic painting by Jessie Bryant
  • Horse – acrylic painting by Jessie Bryant
  • Rooster – acrylic painting by Jessie Bryant
  • Snowman & Cardinal (Oil Painting 9×12) by Clayton Vaughan
  • Egg Basket by Kay Castle
  • Resin tray by Karen Sigler
  • Amy Winehouse artwork #38, #86 & #48
  • Bamboo Cutting board – Lord of the Onion Rings by APB Promotions
  • Bamboo Cutting board – Dallas Cowboys by APB Promotions
  • Bamboo Cutting board – Indiana Jones by APB Promotions
  • Bamboo Cutting board – Tequila by APB Promotions
  • Bamboo Cutting board – Lionel Richie by APB Promotions
  • Bamboo Cutting board – Batman by APB Promotions
  • Wooden cake stand by Baker & Co
  • Hand painted Roll Top Desk by Barbara Hope
  • Painted Item by Bless Your Heart 
  • Spring Wreath by Brenda Magness
  • “Hello” Door Hanger by Brenda Magness
  • Spring floral arrangement in a Mason Jar by Brenda Magness
  • Camper, succulents & candle by Brenda Magness
  • Bunny floral arrangement by Brenda Magness
  • Fountain pen made of Bois d’Arc by David Keene
  • wooden rocking horse from Kay Carrel
  • green, brown & blue glass bowl – 8″x8″ by Wanda Oliver
  • Flower with Blue Green Vase (Painting) by Lisa Avila
  • Mornings Perfect Peace (Oil Painting) by Phyllis Ryser
  • “Early Spring” Acrylic Painting by Janet Vines
  • My Future Is Secure – Pen & Ink – by Sherry Hockett
  • Psalm 37 – Pen & Ink – by Sherry Hockett
  • Green Lap Afghan by Aline Hass
  • Maroon Lap Afghan by Aline Hass
  • Orange Lap Afghan by Aline Hass
  • Men’s pocket knife by Mo’s Trophy
  • Wooden hanging art by David Petitpas
  • Glass tower sculpture by David Petitpas
  • Up and Away wind chime by Estella SheShed & Art Lounge
  • Nail art from Loan Star Pawn

Household Items

  • Tiffany crystal 6 inch bowl & votive candle holder from Paula Brennecke
  • Wooden Bowl from Paula Brennecke
  • Dallas Cowboy Flag from APB Promotions
  • “This is the day…” 24″ x 36″ canvas designed by Lisa Blain Smith
  • “Life on the Farm” 24″ x 36″ canvas designed by Lisa Blain Smith
  • Spring Flowers from Pierson & Fendley Insurance
  • Spring Decor from Pierson & Fendley Insurance
  • Colorful Bird print – 24″ x 24″ Patti Wolf

Beauty, Health & Wellness

  • 2 Gift certificates for 5 Hours of Services – Zero Point Wellness
  • Gift certificate for Hot Stone Massage from Hope Stone Spa
  • 2 Gift certificates for Massage from Leah MacQuarrie
  • Carolina Herrera Good Girl Perfume from 3B Sales

Entertainment

  • Two Tickets to Lion King by Broadway Dallas from Sandy Barber
  • Windchime making party for up to 6 at Estella SheShed and Art Lounge 
  • Perot Museum – One Year Membership from the Perot Museum
  • Two tickets to Texas Rangers Baseball Home Games from Texas Rangers Baseball
  • Wood fired pizza dinner for up to 10 people at the Rusty Dog Ranch in Whitewright from Michelle & Jeff Haynes
  • Two tickets to Six Flags or Hurricane Harbor from Six Flags Over Texas

Gift Certificates

  • Gift Certificate – One Year of Cookies or Brownies from Sandy Barber
  • Gift certificate – Meal made by Jaye Jaye Metellus
  • Gift certificate – dozen roses from Bonham Floral
  • Gift Certificate -for mini photo shoot from Southern Lane Photography
  • 4 Gift Certificates – 2 hour art session at Windom School of Art from Wanda Oliver
  • Gift certificate for pet portrait from Janet Vines
  • $50 Gift certificate from Red Coop
  • $25 Gift Certificate from B Town Nutrition

Food & Beverages

  • Pumpkin roll by Carrol Reese
  • Double Chocolate Cookies by Darnique Metellus
  • Sourdough Bread with peach jam & Butter by Kathy Whiteside
  • Cobbler in Cast Iron Skillet by Regina Blain
  • Bakery Item or Gift Certificate by Leisha Hopkins
  • Bakery Item or Gift Certificate by Annette Keene
  • Ooey Gooey Lemon Cake Brenda Magness
  • Hickory BBQ Cherry Crunch Brenda Magness
  • Peanut Butter Pie by Caroline Blackwell
  • Ghiradeli Brownies by Caroline Blackwell
  • Kentucky Butter Bourbon Cake by Rosemary Neal
  • Sweet Heat Honey Pack from Desert Creek
  • Raw Honey Mega Pack from Desert Creek
  • Raw Texas Honey Gift Basket from Desert Creek

Gift Baskets

  • 2 Raising Cane’s Gift Baskets from  Raising Cane’s in Sherman
  • Dog Gift Basket from Patti Wolf
  • TXB Swag Bag from TXB
  • Spring Garden Gift Basket from Kyra & Jeff Barsi
  • Date Night Gift Basket from Underwood Plumbing & Septic

Jewelry & Purses

  • Black lace choker and earring set from Donna West
  • Choker with red drop earrings from Donna West
  • Two leather tote bags from Chris Price
  • Brown & black Leather purse
  • Large red leather purse
  • Black, Turquoise and silver purse
  • Red leather clutch
  • Turquoise leather clutch