A picture is worth a thousand words. So the saying goes. A piece of custom art for your home or business can transform the personality of a room. With your $495 Gift Certificate, you can choose from a wide selection of images in a 12 inch format, or apply the full value of your certificate to a larger print. Thomas Fallon is the creator of photographs featured on Sea Glass Fine Art. A professional photographer for 35 years, he is a multi-time recipient of the Kodak Gallery Award and the Fuji Masterpiece Award. He was recently named a Professional Photographers of America Photographer of the Year. An appointment will be set up upon registration of the gift certificate and the portfolio will be viewed during a videoconference. To see examples of the artist's work, see the slideshow at www.seaglassfineart.com **Display easel not included**

This hand painted hen with intricate details is cut with high-pressure water. She won't give you fresh eggs every day, but she will put a smile on your face when she greets you in the yard. Check out her Cock-A-Doodle-Do mate, Item 151.

This quilt, measuring approximately 66" x 76", is machine-pieced and quilted from 100% cotton fabrics and batting. The smiling cats in the design will keep you warm if the fabric doesn't (but it will)!

This one-of-a-kind handcrafted quilt measures approximately 64" x 78" and was made specifically for Second Chance Pet Adoptions! Each of the 20 dogs and cats featured on this blanket were machine-pieced and quilted at home using cotton fabrics (exclusive of textural embellishments) and cotton batting. Based on paper-pieced patterns from 'Made by Marney,' the quilt Includes various breeds of dogs and a few kooky cats to keep them on their toes! The quilt can be machine washed and dried on gentle cool cycle.

This original 24" x 30" painting is incredibly charming! The duo--a cow and pig--look like a happy pair who have developed a fun cross-species friendship. You know, the kind you always see in heartwarming viral YouTube videos? Bring these babes home today for a cheery pop of color over your dining room table or love seat, in the kids' playroom, or in your own art studio!

In addition to a baby aucuba plant (an evergreen shrub that will grow to 6-10 feet tall!) and a $50 gift certificate to the prestigious Atlantic Avenue Orchid and Garden, this basket includes a practical 2.5 gallon rope-handled bucket and a variety of gardening tools and plant markers with inspirational garden sayings. After you are done working the garden, pamper yourself with a selection of indulgent treats, including Epsom salt foot soak, bath soak crystals, Shugar Soapworks soap, Bioré face strips, a pumice stone, Jergen's hand soap, and a facial cleansing pad. After your bath, you can relax with peppermint tea and plan your weekly schedule using the enclosed list pad.

The sail-shaped accents of this wonderful garden accent catch the slightest breeze!

Enjoy a relaxing afternoon in the park sitting on a beautiful blue and white picnic blanket with your friends. Savor the rich delicious Cabernet from Chile from the silver Mikasa hammered stemless goblets. Pack your favorite selection of cheeses and display them on the etched bamboo cheese board. This basket also includes flatware, plates, napkins, and coasters for four.

You can add style and personal creativity to your garden with an autographed "Gardening with Confidence" book by Raleigh's own Helen Yoest. Your knees and hands will stay protected with the garden gloves and foam kneeling pad while you easily aerate and plant new flowers with the hand-held trowel and rake. Shrubs and trees will stay manicured with the by pass lopper and shears. Add a final touch of flare with a vintage sprinkling can garden ornament by Simone Barbe-Wilson.

Mix up caramel pecan bread in a stylish, striped apron using a 7-inch ceramic oven- and microwave-safe bundt pan. The pan was hand-crafted by Sandra O'Quinn of Seagrove. Find a new delicious, WOW-worthy cake by experimenting with Shay Shull's Mix & Match Cakes recipe book.

There are 150 recipes in Martha Stewart's New Pies and Tarts book. Some are savory, while some are sweet; some are simple enough for a weeknight, while others are fancy enough for special events. There are techniques for creating flavors and textures for every taste--from down-home classics that come together easily with fresh berries and stone fruits, to modern tarts layered with chocolate ganache or finished with a wine glaze. To get you started on your next masterpiece, there is also a Pier 1 Import stoneware pie plate, two silicon whisks, and a Michel Design Works oven mitt and pot holder. And to help you find easier and/or better ways of performing kitchen tasks, we have included Cook's Kitchen Hacks, a wacky but eminently useful collection of ways to outsmart tricky tasks and face down kitchen challenges (big and small).

Part of the Rambler Series, these are stainless-steel vacuum-insulated cups. Yeti has a reputation for keeping hot drinks hot and cold drinks cold till the last drop. The no-sweat design keeps fingers dry and un-frostbitten. The 30 oz. tumbler is good for large drinks, but fits in your car's drink holders. The 10 oz. low ball is good for campfire tales, short pours, night caps, and early mornings. We've even included 2 Yeti ball caps and a window decal.

Staples of Cary is going to help you get Charged Up, protected, and organized. This basket contains a Belkin charger kit and cable for your iPhone. The set includes a car charger, a home charger, and a Lightning to USB cable. The 2 pack of iPhone screen shields protects your device from scratches and includes 2 shields, a cleaning wipe, a cleaning cloth, and application squeegee. The bright pink poppin bits and bubs tray is perfect for keeping your home or office organized. The pink mouse pad is not only decorative but functional. The Targus slim stylus pen and stack of memo books are great for keeping grocery and to-do lists.

Everyone who has watched Rachael Ray on TV wants one of her Garbage Bowls! They're both beautiful and functional with no-slip bottoms, so we got one for you! We paired it with four bubble and brown stoneware singles, which are microwave-, oven-, and dishwasher-safe. Two flour-sack kitchen towels and a pot holder from Alice's Home and Cottage will brighten up your cooking space. A bottle of Olive Garden salad dressing will inspire the start of any meal. Buon Appetito!

Dress up your bed in the multicolored look of this comforter set featuring geometric shapes in orange, red and pink. This Jonathan Adler "Happy Chic Katie" set includes a 200-count reversible king-size comforter with soft pigment print and two king-size pillows and pillow shams.

This 24'' x 36'' hand-made rug shows a curious kitty eyeing the fishbowl. Designed by Liora Manne and made of 100% synthetic materials that have been UV-stabilized to resist fading, it's insect- and mildew-resistant. This rug is sure to liven up any indoor or outdoor space. Easy care and durability make it ideal for kitchens, bathrooms, and porches.

Everything you need to attract birds to your backyard. A heavy-duty hanger holds the Big Tube feeder by Aspects (made in the USA) with a Lifetime Guarantee. Three and a half quart capacity with 6 feeding ports designed to allow cardinals and a variety of birds to feed with ease. This Quick-Clean feeder has a removable base for easy cleaning. Unbreakable, weather resistant polycarbonate construction. With your Birds of The Carolina;s Field Guide, you'll be able to identify all your feathered visitors, too!

Dress up your sofa with these two beautiful, hand-made quilted cat pillows. Also included are two cotton kitchen towels with sleek cat appliques.

This fun basket features an autographed children's book written by Cheri Sowter's Aunt, Sue Black. She says: " The book was inspired by our Eskimo Spitz Skids. He was a great dog but adopted a bad habit of opening the cupboard where the trash can was kept, tipping it over and scattering trash all over the floor. After having this happen many times, one day when we came home and found it again; Den said, 'Skids you are not a dog, you are a pig in a dog suit.' That inspired me to sit down and write the story. I eventually drew some pictures to go with it. We got our friend Earl Isaacs to add his special touch. Skids lived to be 13 and after his passing , I decided to dedicate the book to him." We've included a cute pig, but you'll have to make him his own dog suit! There is also a dog shaped lamp, a dog-themed child's apron and a snugly throw for the upcoming chilly nights.

A little bit of everything for the kitty keepsake collector! Includes a kitty angel photo frame, glass cat figurine, glass cat candle holder, sassy cats "Cats Make the Best Friends" ornament with stand, Jim Shore "Jilly" cat figurine, Jim Shore "Calliope" cat figurine, black cat photo frame, and Rosina Wachtmeister, Kleine Katzenparade - Renata. Meow!!

Kick back with a pitcher of lemonade and a giant plastic basket filled with popcorn while watching the classic animated DVD, "Anastasia." After the movie is over, the kids can choose from a variety of fun games and toys, including word find, dice, paddle ball, beach ball, or a string game.

Learn how to create "pops," or sweets on a stick, with Wilton's easy-to-follow recipe book. Present your pops with the Wilton Pops stand. Also included are all of the basic ingredients to get started to create desserts, including a drizzle pouch, color flow, treat cups with spoons, an ice cream bowl kit, sugar cookie mix, cookie cutters, a basket, and straws!

If you like cupcakes, you'll love making your own with this Hostess mini cupcake maker! Everything you need to make, bake, and decorate your creations is included, even a "Cupcakes!" idea book with detailed instructions for fun and unique designs. You'll get baking cups, cupcake mix, filling, icing, flower squares, and drizzle pouches - plus treat boxes so you can share your masterpieces!

What could make shopping on Amazon more fun? Doing it with a $200 gift card while enjoying a glass of Chateau Platon 2015 Bordeaux. You can spend your $200 gift card all at once, or enjoy multiple visits to their site! Don't forget to start at Amazon Smile and select Second Chance Pet Adoptions, Inc. as your charity of choice!

This sturdy canvas, light blue "I love my dog" basket makes a great décor piece and practical storage for dog leashes, grooming supplies, and toys, like the Triple Ring Rope and Mudpie rope toys that are both included. Also included are two bars of Tippett Creek Dog Soap. These handcrafted soap bars not only cleanse, but they replenish natural oils and leave your pup smelling fresh. All products used to formulate the bars are 100% natural, fragrance-free, and have been chosen just for your pup! After his bath, Rufus can curl up on the Cynthia Rowley fleece dog blanket. For the Dog Guardians, there is an autographed copy of "The Genius of Dogs: How Dogs are Smarter Than You Think," a plush schnauzer (not a dog toy though!), 12 dog-themed dog notes, a trio of hand-made animal paintings, and a dog ornament.

#WASHYOURSELF with Raleigh {Beer} Soapery's artisan, small-batch beer soap of many delicious (non-beer) scents! R{B}S uses the finest North Carolina craft beers and natural ingredients to handcraft badass soap for badass people. Enjoy the creamy, thick lather created by their proprietary combination of all-natural ingredients and your favorite local brew. Don't be a stranger--tap handles change often. After your nice hot shower, wrap up in the Luxurious Royal Comfort Bathrobe from Ikea, and enjoy the aroma! This basket includes: 1 white L/XL bathrobe; 1 black R{B}S drawstring backpack; a 6-oz. jar of unscented whipped body butter; an 8-oz. jar of black soap and salt scrub; an 8-oz. jar of lemon and sugar scrub; a 2.25-oz. jar of blanc clay mask; a 2-oz. jar of washing grains; 3 tubes of lip balm (vanilla, cherry, and coconut lemongrass); a lush microfiber exfolisoft cloth; a 4.5-oz makeup cleansing bar; and eight 4.5-oz bars of soap made from craft-brewed beer (scents: Cocoa, Brueprint Pumpskin Spice, Trophy Best in Show Lavender and Cedar, Trophy Hill Melon DAVE Moxie, Raleigh Coffe Co. and Brueprint Saison De Brue Coffee, Trophy Hill Melon DAVE Oats and Stout, Trophy Yard of the Month Blackberry Sage, and Trophy Husband Saison Coco Santal Double Butter Beer Soap).

This is an eclectic basket of Raleigh area craft beer gift certificates and swag. It includes a Jordan Lake Brewing Company $10 gift card, medium red t-shirt, sticker, and beer glass; from The Beer Dispensary, a $15 gift card, a metal sign, a small soft cooler, and golf towel; a $25 Trophy Brewing Co. gift card, two baseball caps, and an XL grey T-shirt; four Aviator Brewing Company koozies, a tulip beer glass, and four lanyards. To keep you on the path to some of the award-winning micro-breweries is a Raleigh Beer Guide. Everything is contained in a useful wood storage box.

Your backyard feathery friends will love their new feeding stations to hold their favorite treats. The heavy duty steel, wall-mounted, angle hanger is perfect for the attractive thistle feeder. You can fill the feeder with five pounds of Wild Birds Unlimited Niger Bird Seed. Bring the audubon experience to your backyard with the seed/suet cake feeding station. Learn and recognize the birds with the Birds of Carolina Field Guide.

You'll be the envy of all shoppers at Aldi when you arrive with this functional Cat Tapestry Shopping Cart and tote. For nearly 40 years, ALDI US has stuck to the same guiding principle: Great quality shouldn't come at a high price; rather, great quality should come with everyday low prices Enjoy spending your $25 gift card, and carry your bounty home in style.

Salad making made easy! A Good Grips Salad Spinner, Set of 2 Salad Servers, 2 oven mitts, Salad Dressing from Olive Garden, Vom Foss Bread Dipping Set and $15 gift card to buy the perfect Oil and Vinegar to create your own salad dressing.

What better way to enjoy a "spot of tea" than with this cute cat teapot. Included are two Twinings teas, a tea/beverage infuser, a tea-spoon, a cat tea towel and some Cadbury Cookies.

This is a very unique item for a Duke fan or a bird fan! This cottage style birdhouse is hand crafted by Robert Shuping of Chapel Hill. The birdhouse body is made from heart pine flooring reclaimed from a renovation of Cameron Indoor Stadium. One of his customer's father obtained the floor when it was removed in a renovation project in 1987 and installed and re-finished it in his residence, which he was building himself. Robert was given the leftover flooring a few years ago--about 15 boards. He used some of the wood on this very special birdhouse. The roof and base of the birdhouse are made of native white pine and finished with three coats of spar-varnish. (Display stand is not included).

Purchased in Nevada Center, California, this sizable astonishing glass piece is perhaps more art than utilitarian vase. Use it to hold flowers, or place it in your entryway or at the center of your dining room table to milk its intrigue as a conversation starter. This vase is simultaneously delicate, yet hefty--able to stand on its own or take advantage of its neutral earth tones to highlight the florals and foliage you showcase in it.

If blue symbolizes trust and green symbolizes peace, this stunning glass blue and green bowl, made in Italy, honors the emotions of a rescued animal. Bring this beauty home and you'll always remember--every time you see it as a centerpiece or fruit bowl--how you helped save the lives of homeless cats and dogs who were waiting for a second chance to find love.

"Welcome Home"--it's what every stray cat and dog hope to hear. Let this metal sign be the first to welcome your guests--two-legged or four-legged--to send a clear and resounding message: "you will be taken care of here."

ESP? Extra Sensory Perception? Try Echo Spacial Perception! This wireless Amazon Echo--lovingly named Alexa--responds with ESP to follow the commands of your voice. She connects to the Alexa Voice Service to play music; make calls; send and receive messages; provide information, news, sports scores, weather, and more; and to do it all instantly. All you have to do is ask. The Echo has seven microphones and beam forming technology so it can hear you from across the room-even while music is playing. It's also an expertly-tuned speaker that can fill any room with 360° immersive sound. When you want to use the Echo, just say the wake word "Alexa" and it responds instantly.

With up to 40 hours of battery life, Beats Solo3 Wireless is your perfect every-day headphone. With Fast Fuel, a 5-minute charge gives you 3 hours of playback! Enjoy award-winning Beats sound with Class 1 Bluetooth wireless listening freedom. The on-ear, cushioned ear cups are adjustable so you can customize your fit for all-day comfort.

With no wires in the way, Bose Sound Sport wireless headphones keep you moving with powerful audio and Stay Hear+ tips designed for comfort and stability. A soft silicone material and unique shape provide a secure fit that stays put and feels good. Connect to your device easily with Bluetooth and NFC pairing, and use the inline mic and remote to control volume, skip tracks, and take calls. With the Bose Connect app, controlling and switching between multiple devices is easy. These headphones are sweat- and weather-resistant and have a lithium-ion battery that delivers up to 6 hours per charge. With performance like this, the only challenge left is your workout.

The rare Coors Light refrigerator is made with stainless steel housing, with an acrylic front door. Equipped with an on/off switch on the back and a long-lasting LED light, it can fit up to 41 cans--remarkable for its compact size! The fridge is paired with an equally-compact Coors Light BBQ grill, which features a 14-inch rack with attached fold-out handle, inner charcoal rack, top adjustable vent, side adjustable vent, and legs that fold easily within black base. Summer may be over, but you can tap into summer any time with this duo of Coors collectibles.

What would you do with flawless fine art photos of your family members (four-legged fur babies included)? Wow your friends and relatives with your holiday cards? Finally update that old photo over the mantle? Capture an amazing day never to be forgotten? Winner receives a Renee Sprink Photography gift certificate for a Deluxe Family or Individual portrait session (valued at $250) and $250 toward portrait selection. Certificate must be validated with 10 days of auction. Non-transferrable. One certificate per family, per sitting. Not valid for corporate photography, executive headshots, or newborn sessions.

The largest display on Amazon's thinnest tablet yet, this popular item is actually out of stock on Amazon! The widescreen 10.1" HD display has over a million pixels (149 ppi / 1280 x 800) and a fast quad-core processor up to 1.5 GHz. It comes equipped with a rear-facing 5 MP camera, a front-facing HD camera, and Alexa, the cloud-based voice service that provides quick access to the entertainment you want, including music, games, audiobooks, and more. Ask questions, shop, find news, get a weather report, and more - just press the home button and speak. With your new tablet, enjoy millions of movies, TV shows, songs, Kindle e-books, apps, and games, including Netflix, Facebook, HBO, Pandora, and more! Take advantage of free unlimited cloud storage for all Amazon content and photos taken with Fire devices. And settle in: the battery will provide up to 8 hours of reading, surfing the web, watching video, and listening to music.

This great baking set would be great for your kitchen, whether you're just starting out (or someone on your holiday shopping list is) or your old and banged up pans need replacing! It includes two 9" round pans, one rectangular 9" x 13" pan, one medium bread pan, and a 12" x 17" baking sheet. With durable non-stick coating over the hard anodized steel, the pieces are oven-safe up to 450 degrees F and dishwasher-safe, too!

No matter how impossible it is to truly define love, we're surrounded by it daily. It's the foundation of our families, our friendships, and our community; it's the bedrock of our motivations, and it's evident in the ways we pull together to support those who need it most. Handmade by a local artist, this 22.5" metal wall art features a tree with visible roots and heart-shaped leaves. It reminds us that all we do--and that all that members of the Second Chance family have done for the animals--is rooted in love.

Dazzle up your yard with this swanky metal lawn ornament! With a pitchfork base that's super easy to put together, it'll be secure in the ground. The top of the ornament consists of a balancing beam with three cute little birdies on one end. What do you think they're chatting about?

Enjoy a beautiful day outdoors by relaxing in this extra-large hammock! Perfect for reading, snoozing, or watching the birds.

This hand-painted octagonal table does double-duty: it's a cheery holiday decoration featuring Santa and his reindeer, and when you open the lid, you'll find the perfect storage space for your holiday wreath! There's no reason your breathtaking decorations should take up more space in the attic than needed--enjoy your decorations more by adding ease and convenience without sacrificing style. In fact, when the holiday is over, throw a nice tablecloth over the table in your living room and secretly store your wreath just under everyone's noses all year long!

Keep your car looking like new with the Armor All 10-Piece Car Care Gift Pack; it's the best gift your car can get! --Armor All Ultra Shine Wash and Wax --Armor All Original Protectant --Armor All Glass Wipes --Armor All Quicksilver Wheel and Tire Cleaner --Armor All Cleaning Wipes --Armor All Extreme Tire Shine --Armor All microfiber towel: 14" x 17" --Car wash sponge: 8" x 4" x 2.75" --Armor All Pro Secrets Booklet --Armor All Bucket 3.5 gal (14 qt)

Dazzle up your yard with this swanky metal lawn ornament! With a pitchfork base that's super easy to put together, it'll be secure in the ground. The top of the ornament consists of a balancing beam with a kitty cat on one end. You'll even bring home a spare cat head, just in case!

Enjoy snuggling up and reading these two books: "Scout's Honor" (a signed copy) and "The Story of the Plott Hound!" "Scout's Honor" is the award-winning debut novel from North Carolina novelist Dori Ann Dupré. Dori lives in Raleigh and is a new volunteer with Second Chance Pet Adoptions. The book is the 2016 Readers' Favorite International Book Award Bronze Medalist for Southern Fiction and was recently named a 2017 Eric Hoffer Award Finalist. Recognized now as one of the premier hunting dogs in America, the Plott bear hound is unique among hunting dog breeds because it descends from Germanic stock rather than the traditional English foxhound. The breed's story began when its original breeder, Johannes Plott, and his brother Enoch left Germany in 1750 with their prized hunting dogs. This trip across the Atlantic began the two-hundred-year journey that would culminate in the North Carolina mountains with the development of what is now arguably the world's finest breed of hunting dog. This fascinating story of the Plott family and the Plott hound is a classic American tale of adventurers and underdogs--a story that Bob Plott, the great-great-great-grandson of Johannes Plott, is uniquely qualified to tell. "

Jazz up your patio with this cool Pink Zebra stuff: two 3.7-oz. jars of "sprinkles" to be put into a candle warmer (one is orange creme-scented), a black "simmering lights" base with a bulb and a brown frosted shade with warming dish, and beach bungalow lantern accent shade make a wonderful set!

Share birthdays, holidays, anniversaries, and more with Hallmark, when you care to give the very best! Includes five certificates, each for one free card up to $5.00 per month, for one year. With multiple locations throughout the Triangle area, Lynn's & Daphne's Hallmark will help you keep in touch with everyone in your life.

Decorate in style with this $50 gift certificate from Pottery Barn. Whether you are transforming your living area or updating your child's bedroom, Pottery Barn has you covered.

Have some "honey-do's" on your project list? Use these two (2) $25 gift certificates from Burke Brothers Hardware to help you get the job done.

From the English Garden to your garden, reap the benefits of this adorable yet practical rosemary plant in a fun planter with pup-inspired accents! With Thanksgiving around the corner, elevate your meals with this homegrown herb. Set the table for your dinner party with an arrangement procured thanks to your $45 gift card to The English Garden in Raleigh! (Must use by September 2018. Not valid on major holidays, wire orders, classes, weddings, or event orders.)

No one could feel blue after laying eyes on this beautiful vase. Adorned with flowing red tulips, this blue and white vase is a timeless piece for your foyer, mantle, or even bathroom.

Add some dimension to your walls with this great architectural art! It will have quite a presence at 24" x 26." Bold enough to be noticed, yet neutral enough to fit into any room, this piece from Moon Interiors will elevate your room with a touch of sophistication--you won't find this piece at the big box stores!

How *cool* (pun intended) is this vintage beer cooler? Impress your friends with this neat Miller piece--and then toss 'em a cold one!

This Yuengling Igloo cooler is perfect for a beach trip or just hanging around the backyard grill! With a telescoping handle and wheels to roll, it also stabilizes four beers right on the lid. The handles on the side make it easy to lift even when full.

Bbackyard fire pit is crafted out of heavy gauge steel. Perfect for a safe fire in your backyard, yet it's sturdy handles make it portable enough to take on an outing.

Who could resist this pillow by Mary Lake Thompson featuring 3 cute pups decked out for Christmas. The indoor/outdoor fabric cover zips for easy cleaning. The candycane shaped rawhide will keep Rover busy for hours. And the stocking can be hung to be filled with treats by the Big Guy. An ornament frame will let your own pet have a special place on the tree.

Four piece patio set by Breezesta (recycled poly furniture). Includes two shoreline Adirondack chairs, a leisure footrest, and an accent table. All pieces are in red. Weather-resistant with a lifetime warranty.