Home & Garden 618 Boughs of Holly from Cinny Bensen, Norwich, VT Alice Williams, Norwich, VT Looking for a unique and lovely addition to your holiday display? The donors will travel to the flower market in Boston to carefully choose and purchase, at wholesale prices, up to $150 worth of items—worth $300 if shopping retail! You could receive an unusual and beautifully appointed outdoor wreath, as well as plantings such as potted bulbs and topiaries to adorn a mantle or table centerpiece. (Any additional items to be covered by the winning bidder at wholesale costs; travel expenses and time covered by donors; arrange with them for a mutually agreeable date in early December.) Value: $500
619 Pet Grooming from Fresh & Furry Pet Grooming, Inc., Fairlee, VT www.freshandfurry.com Having a pet is a wonderful experience, but the regular care and maintenance can be challenging and costly. Just getting your pet(s) to the groomer takes hours out of your day, and usually there are other pets, waiting in cages, until it is time for their wash and groom. Avoid the hassle by calling Fresh & Furry Pet Grooming. Owner Dirk Ussler will come to your home to provide grooming services for two animals (dogs or cats). The grooming will include a haircut, brush out, bath, nail clipping, ear cleaning and coat conditioning. (Good for a grooming session in the Upper Valley area. Travel beyond 50 miles requires a surcharge of $25 per 50 miles. Expires 12/31/2014.) Value: $120
620 Portrait Session from Kelsey DeWitt, West Lebanon, NH www.kelseydewitt.com Kelsey DeWitt specializes in photography about love. A Hallmark Institute of Photography graduate, she is ready to come to a location of your choice (within 20 miles of Hanover) for an hour-long portrait session. At the end of your photo shoot, she’ll send you the high resolution files (a minimum of 50 images) from your session. You can order the prints of your choosing through Kelsey or your local print shop. Value: $300
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