Last week I had the pleasure of attending The Passionate Home's Chairs for Charity.
All proceeds from this event goes to The Langley Christmas Bureau. This was their 3rd year holding this event and it is continuing to grow in popularity. The house was packed with locals ready to bid on their favourite chairs. People were able to come into the store to see them before hand or view them on Facebook. Local photographer Steve Hayak took photos and was very creative in captivating the essence of each chair. Make sure to check his photos out on The Passionate Home Facebook Page.
By the end of the
evening they raised $4070 by auctioning chairs that were created & donated by local businesses.
Here are a few highlights of the night.
The 22 chairs were given amazing new looks by the creative talents of the people who were inspired to participate in this auction.
This year, people came ready to purchase and there were no hesitations in beginning the bids.
Chairs by Stimuli Magazine, The Nostalgic Nest & Jentiques
Chair by Janice Miller
Chairs by Rosemary Wallace, Simply Inspired Design & Elinor Hanschke
Chairs by Frostings Cupcakery, Jamie Smith & Cathy Empey
Chairs donated by B&R Laundry & Stimuli Magazine
Chair by White Giraffe Events
Chair by Rare Finds
Lauren from Frostings Cupcakery serving delicious treats!
This chair was created using Annie Sloan paint & upholstery fabric. It was then autographed by her. For Annie Sloan enthusiasts this was a prized chair! Congratulations Carolyn!
I have a few favourite people in my world and these are two of them, my daughter Lauren and my friend Nikki from McBurney Junction Furniture & Interiors. Aren't they cute!!!
Chair by Cathy Empey
This was my favourite! It represents The Day of the Dead Celebration which is an annual event in Mexico. Created by Jessica Fairs
Carrie owner of The Passionate Home ( in red) the mastermind behind this event!
She is one of the most giving souls I know!
Maryanne Leichter from Stimuli Magazine.
Chair by Fabric Therapy
Chair by Second Chance Furnishings
Beautiful smile Carolyn! (Staff at The Passionate Home)
Treats from Frostings Cupcakery
Chair by Janice Miller
The Lovely Elinor (Staff at The Passionate Home)
Melanie from Frostings Cupcakery and Sonya from Forever Yours Lingerie out to support the event.
The girls working very hard taking in all the proceeds!
Last year $2800 was raised so that makes an increase of $1270. Way to go Langley! The families that will benefit from the Langley Christmas Bureau will be blessed by your acts of kindness.
The following people are those who contributed to make this evening a success!
Carrie Thachuk
Elinor Hanschke and Canucks
Carolyn Forsythe
Cathy Empey
Stimuli Magazine - Maryanne Leichter
Frostings Cupcakery - Melanie & Lauren
Jamie Smith
Janice Miller
Jentiques
Rosemary Wallace
BR Laundry
Nostalgic Nest
Second Chance Furnishings
Fabric Therapy
Jessica Fairs
4 Love of Wood
Rare Finds
The Nuefelds
Annie Sloan
Once Again Upholster - Reid Armstrong
Steve Hayek - Photographer
Jim Marsh - Cam-Am Auctions
All family members of the Thachuk family
Everyone who attended
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