Bring Hogwarts home with this beautiful hand-crafted ornament by Bookish Birds, inspired (and made with) Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Even Muggles will appreciate the beauty of this bookish bauble, whether it be on a tree for the holidays or a mantle for the whole year round!

A fee of $4.50 will be added to your check out should you need us to ship these items.

Enjoy an experience (or two) at Carrabba's Italian Grill - a favorite go-to for lunch or dinner! - with 2 X $20 Pranzo vouchers. Not eligible on alcohol, gratuity, or taxes.

Enjoy a $25 gift card to Foothills Brewing - also owner of Footnote Coffee and Cocktails - right next to Bookmarks. The card is perfectly matched with the hardcover book, Footnotes from the World's Greatest Bookstores.

Garden enthusiasts will love flipping through this hardcover copy of The Gardens of Bunny Mellon by Linda Jane Holden, with a $25 gift certificate to House of Plants when inspiration strikes!

"Bunny" Mellon's inimitable flair for design took her - without formal training! - to the White House, Versailles, and many more, where her influence has forever shaped horticultural landscaping and design.

(Note that The Gardens of Bunny Mellon has slight damage on dust jacket in back.)

This is for pick up only.

Enjoy an experience at Carrabba's Italian Grill - a favorite go-to for lunch or dinner! - with 2 X $20 Pranzo vouchers, then pop open a bottle of wine at home from Raffaldini Vineyards.

Nestled in the rolling foothills of the Swan Creek Wine Appellation within the Yadkin Valley, family-owned Raffaldini Vineyards brings Tuscan charm and locally produced, classically dry Italian-style wines to North Carolina.

Pranzo vouchers not eligible on alcohol, gratuity, or taxes.

Wine is not always able to be shipped over state lines, so we require this to be picked up.

Are you an aspiring politician? Have you ever wondered about how our local government works? Or do you have a distinct question you want to ask Mayor Allen Joines? Then this is the chance to do it! The lucky winner will spend up to 45 minutes by Zoom talking with the Mayor. Get your questions answered - and support Bookmarks at the same time!

Gift certificates feature some of our most beloved West End/Downtown Bakeries of Winston-Salem! Gift certificates are $25 each and can be used at: Lavender & Honey Kitchen, Camino Bakery, Cheesecakes by Alex, and Bobby Boy Bakeshop!

Let your inner Demon Deacon out! Perfect for any dedicated Deacon fan, this basket offers the best of Wake Forest University - including notecards, merch, and books. A fee of $25 will be added to your check out should you need us to ship these items. Additional insurance will also be added.

Includes:

• Wake Art Collection Notecards
• Special Collections & Archives (SCA) Coloring book and coloring postcards
• SCA magnets and alma mater broadside (printed, first stanza)
• Stickers
• Black and gold football necklaces
• Wait Chapel print
• Wake Forest t-shirt (L)

Books:

• Maya Angelou: The Complete Poetry (2015)
• The North Carolina Poems by A.R. Ammons (1994)
• Winston-Salem Memories II: A Pictorial History of the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s (2020)
• When I Go Back to My Home Country: A Remembrance of Archie Ammons (2019) by Emily Herring Wilson (signed by the author!)

Brighten any space with this beautiful, vibrant piece by local artist Robyn Churn. Capturing a snapshot of downtown Winston-Salem, this piece of the iconic skyline includes Winston Tower, R.J.R. Tobacco Co.'s historic plant, and much more.

A fee of $15 will be added to your check out should you need us to ship this item. Additional insurance will also need to be added.

Bring the joys of Kaleideum home to you! Kaleideum features interactive exhibits in an exploratory, hands-on space and brings storytelling to life. With two locations in Winston-Salem and endless discoveries to be made, this is learning reimagined. Enjoy Kaleideum goodies and get excited for a future trip in-person!

Pick Up Only

Includes:

• Complimentary family admission for 4
• $25 to the gift shop
• Stuffed parrot
• Other goodies

Includes five $25 gift cards and 5 trial brews from Joymongers Barrel Hall, Incendiary Brewing, Fiddlin' Fish Brewing Company, Wiseman Brewing, and Radar Brewing Company!

"The world is, against all that we are feeling, blooming and bursting with spring. The birds are exhuberant, the sky is brilliant. Nature is having a moment to breath, and remember who it was before the pollution, before the neglect." - Clifton Taylor

A fee of $15 will be added to your check out should you need us to ship this item. Additional insurance will also need to be added.

Add a burst of rejuvenating color to your walls with this vibrant framed oil-on-board painting of Reynolda Gardens - beloved in Winston-Salem and beyond for their gorgeous gardens and trails - by local artist Clifton Taylor. Specializing in oils, watercolor, ink, and pixels, Taylor is also a lighting designer and the author of Color & Light: Navigating Color Mixing in the Midst of an LED Revolution.

Convenience with a stylish flare, Glass Door Salon & Spa is a hip downtown salon and spa located in the heart of Winston-Salem. A family-owned business, they are the only full service salon and spa in downtown Winston-Salem. They offer a variety of luxurious services for hair, nails, make up and body.

For more details, visit their website at: www.glassdoorsalon.com

Keep your pet healthy, and enjoy a $75 gift certificate for "professional services" at Ard-Vista Animal Hospital located at 527 S Stratford Rd in Winston-Salem. For more information, visit: http://www.ardvistavet.com/

Spruce up your space with a beautiful, fresh floral arrangement from Twin City Floral! All arrangements are carefully cultivated and created by Winston-Salem floral artist Tabatha Renegar. For examples, visit @twincityfloral on Instagram!

This gift certificate is good for one Fresh Floral Arrangement & delivery within Forsyth County. 1 week's notice must be provided when ordering.

Are you a bit tired of seeing your own house all the time - much less cleaning it? Treat yourself to a professional cleaning with this $250 gift certificate to Gremlin Workforce, local cleaning professionals and the Official Provider of Bookmarks! This certificate is redeemable for home or business cleaning in Forsyth County. Gremlin Workforce adheres to all CDC protocols.

Looking to get out in nature, but need a springboard to start? We've got you covered! Stock up on supplies and gear with 2 X $50 Mast General Store gift cards - and don't forget to bring snacks with a $50 Harris Teeter gift card! Share your journey with friends and family with a set of book inspired postcards.

Or, who knows - maybe you have better ideas! Either way, this package is perfect for stretching your imagination.

An additional $4.50 will be added to the to the purchase price if you need us to ship these items. Additional insurance will also be added.

Village Tavern Scratch Kitchen and Craft Bar has been offering fresh, inspired food since first opening its doors in 1984 in Winston Salem, NC - and you can enjoy a meal (or two!) there with 2 X $25 Gift Cards to Village Tavern. Also enjoy a nightcap after with an included bottle of red Raffaldini wine.

This item is available for Pick Up Only.

Take a family trip out to the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro - the largest natural habitat zoo in the world! With 500 developed acres, the North Carolina Zoo provides encounters with wild animals living in natural settings, conservation efforts that have been protecting animals in the wild for over two decades, and down-to-earth, authentic and memorable ways for families to play and stay together.

Includes 4 passes for general admission; must be redeemed by Dec 31, 2020.

Enjoy a photo session and two 8" X 12" prints featuring your family (two and four legged work great!) with Terri Burke of Catch a Spark Photography! You've seen Terri at many Bookmarks' events helping to document the fun! For more information about Terri and this fun size package, visit:https://www.terriburke.com/catchaspark-fun-size

Enjoy an 8 cup Cafetiere a'Piston with two glass cups; Bodem Electric Coffee Grinder; Bodem Milk Frother (Fouet a Lait, 34 oz), three coffee whole bean brews: Espresso beans with Dark Roast, French Roast, and Slow Motion decaf; and a $40 gift card to Starbucks, along with cookies and other goodies! Pick Up Only.

Two Winston-Salem based (and beyond!) businesses are yours to experience with 2 X $25 gift cards to Village Tavern and 2 X $25 gift cards to Mast General Store. Enjoy lunch or dinner at Village Tavern before a trip to Mast General to stock up on candy, home goods, or even camping gear - the possibilities are endless!

Village Tavern Scratch Kitchen and Craft Bar has been offering fresh, inspired food since first opening its doors in 1984 in Winston Salem, NC. Today, they have locations spanning NC to Georgia, Arizona to Alabama, and Florida!

Mast General Store is offers a variety of goods from fashion to fried chicken cookbooks and toffee to tents. The Original Mast General Store opened in 1883 in the rural community of Valle Crucis, North Carolina; now, the Mast General Family has locations across NC and in SC, TN, and VA.

Enjoy a photo session and two 8" X 12" prints featuring your family (two and four legged work great!) with Terri Burke of Catch a Spark Photography! You've seen Terri at many Bookmarks' events helping to document the fun! For more information about Terri and this fun size package, visit:https://www.terriburke.com/catchaspark-fun-size

Add style to any space with this handmade Shaker style candle stand table. With a single turned pedestal and round maple top, this table is 27 inches tall and 16 inches wide.

Due to its size, this item is available for Pick Up Only.

There's no need to "Wait For It" - take home a piece of Hamilton with a handmade framed print and ornament by Bookish Birds, made with quotes from the smash hit musical. You can also enjoy your own custom orders with a $25 gift certificate!

A fee of $10 will be added to check-out should this need to be shipped.

Protect yourself and your books in style with this beautiful bundle from Mama Llama Originals! Includes a large book sleeve, fabric bookmark, and face mask.

You'll never have to worry about your book or your looks with these coordinated designs! Mama Llama Originals' handcrafted fabric book sleeves are perfect for protecting your current read on the go. To prevent page damage while holding your place, add the Ruth Bader Ginsburg-themed fabric bookmark - and the matching mask for yourself!

A fee of $4.50 will be added to check-out should this need to be shipped.

This metal flower measures 28 inches long and 45 inches long (including the stem and petals). It sits approximately 13 inches off the wall and is a locally made item featured at Art for Art's Sake Gallery and others. It's stem and leaves reads (from Ralph Waldo Emerson) - "Earth laughs in flowers." It is ready to be put on your wall!

Artwork created by C. B. Tatum whose work predominantly consists of recycled materials like license plates, drink cans, and barn tin - found objects.

Due to size, we are unable to ship this item. Pick Up only!

Enjoy two bottles of Il Cellese Chianti wine from a vineyard in Castellini in Chianti, Italy. Bottled and named Tres Fratellis (Three Brothers) for the donors and shipped to the United States, this is an exclusive, elegant red wine that is not available to anyone else. Pick Up only.

Add a classic, handmade touch to your home with this pair of one-of-a-kind pottery gifts by local artists Bob and Barbara Campbell, owners of The Wood 'n' Potter. Pick Up only.

For 18 years, their local business has focused on creating decorative and functional pottery through woodturning and pottery collaborations. Their turned art is made from local sources and finished with several coats of hand-rubbed shellac and natural varnish, then polished with high-quality wax.

Immortalize your family with a caricature from local artist Erik Huffine! Look familiar? Huffine's work is displayed throughout Bookmarks! This black-and-white portrait includes up to five people from the shoulders up.

Crystalline is a special effects glaze found in pottery which contains large (or macro crystals) of zinc orthosilicate. This piece was made by Al McCanless of Dover Pottery in Seagrove in 2002. Since, he has stopped making pottery, though his sons continue the tradition. It measures 13 inches tall and is 16 inches around the largest part of the pottery. Very delicate and special!

Due to the fragility of this vase, it cannot be sent by mail. Pick Up only.

Enjoy 6 bottles of 2016 Montepulciano Riserva from Raffaldini Vineyards. Nestled in the rolling foothills of the Swan Creek Wine Appellation within the Yadkin Valley, family-owned Raffaldini Vineyards brings Tuscan charm and locally produced, classically dry Italian-style wines to North Carolina.

Montepulciano Riserva is sourced exclusively from Raffaldini Vineyards' oldest and highest altitude vineyard block. This exclusive wine incorporates the ancient Italian technique of Apassimento, which creates an opaque, full-bodied Montepulciano of unparalleled structure, character, and aging potential.

This item is available for Pick Up Only.

Give someone you love their dream experience - to dash through Bookmarks grabbing every book they want. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity will give them 90 seconds to grab as many books as they can carry up to $500 in value. Date and time to be coordinated with Bookmarks. No use of a bag or a box. Grab as many books as you can (no gift items). Perfect for a child or an adult.

Who you are is the key to your brand. It is what draws your people to you. It is time to step into the spotlight and ignite your brand with professional quality images that work for you! Enjoy an on-location lifestyle headshot session with nearly unlimited commercial usage of three digital files with Terri Burke of Catch a Spark Images! For more information about Terri, visit: https://www.terriburke.com/catchyourspark

Discuss New York Times bestselling author, Charlie Lovett's new book Escaping Dreamland - with the author - from the comfort of your home with your book club or a group of friends. Enjoy a goodie basket provided by Charlie Lovett and get a sneak preview of his next novel - which NO ONE outside his household and agent have heard about! For more information on Charlie and all his books: https://charlielovett.com/ Goodie basket can be picked up at Bookmarks within two weeks of the scheduled date.

Share the gift of books for six months with a child in your life (ages 0 - 12)! Once your subscribption is processed, Bookmarks will send an "About Me" reader survey to each child. This helps us learn what types of books your young reader will enjoy. Each month the Bookmarks team will hand pick a book that can be picked up in-store with a gift message from you! For details: https://www.bookmarksnc.org/kidsclub. Please note that an additional $25 will be added to your check out to cover the shipping for six months.

Everyone loves their pet - and this is the opportunity to immortalize your pet in the next novel written by award-winning children's book author, Stacy McAnulty.

McAnulty, an animal lover herself, always has a pet in her books - so here's your chance to have YOUR pet's name featured! For more information on Stacy and her wonderful books (ranging from picture books to middle grade), visit: http://www.stacymcanulty.com/

Add to your collection with two brand-new signed first editions of bestselling novels (and Bookmarks' favorites): Circe by Madeline Miller and The Splendid and the Vile by Erik Larson.

Both #1 New York Times bestsellers, these acclaimed novels breathe life into stories from the past - whether ancient Greek mythology or WWII Great Britain.

An additional $10 will be added to the purchase price if you need us to ship these items. Additional insurance will also be added.

This party will arrive in a box (delivered by USPS) for a book club of 12 members or less. Pick which of Sarah's books you would like to read as a club and she will provide the party kit themed for it and one signed/personalized hardback of the book for the winning bidder. After reading, arrange a one-hour Zoom visit with Sarah McCoy! For more info on Sarah and her amazing books, visit: http://sarahmccoy.com/

Gas up and go - or get some fuel for yourself! - with a $250 gift card to Sheetz. Eligible at any Sheetz.

Brand-new Ninja Air Fryer Model # AF101 - Make your favorite foods quicker and easier to cook with the Ninja Air Fryer. It makes for even hot air circulation around food for crispy, quick and golden finishes, every single time. The smart processor gives a wide temperature range as it powers a fan that adjusts speeds to suit your cooking function. This lets you crisp and cooks foods like french fries with little to no oil, in a 4-qt basket. You can bake, roast, reheat, air fry & dehydrate foods in this go-to appliance for most meals & snacks. Cook and enjoy crispy meals whenever you feel like.

Pick Up Only - No Shipping for this item.

Specifications are: Dimensions (Overall): 13.3 Inches (H) x 11 Inches (W) x 13.6 Inches (D) / Weight: 9.7 Pounds / Capacity (Volume): 4 Quart / Appliance Capabilities: Reheat, Roasts, Dehydrates, Bakes, Air Fry / Wattage Output: 1550 watts / Holds up to: 2 Pounds. Full details: https://www.target.com/p/ninja-4qt-air-fryer-black-af101/-/A-53649826

Enjoy some of Aveda's favorite products with this beautiful selection from Salon 7, a full-service Aveda salon in Winston-Salem!

A fee of $10 will be added to your check out should you need us to ship this item. Additional insurance will also need to be added.

Includes:

• Cherry Almond softening shampoo & conditioner
• Aveda Air Control hairspray
• Wooden Mini Paddle Brush
• Foot & Hand Relief moisturizing creams
• Handmade bar of Tea Tree Mint soap by Mother Nature's Soap

Four Specially Selected Wine Bottles from The Tasting Room in Winston-Salem on Trade Street - Pick Up only.
Gorghi Tondi Palmares Brut
Georges Skouras Moscofilero
Petro Vaselo Otarnita
Bruno Ciofi Ilko Cabernet Franc

Includes all four bottles

For information: https://www.tastingroomws.com/

Color Street-inspired by New York's "City That Never Sleeps" nonstop energy and wildly colorful fusion of cultures-offers a vast array of colors and nail art designs. Innovative, dramatic, and beautiful, these 100% nail polish strips are base, color, and top coats in the bold hues with no drying time. Just apply! With four stunning designs included, you're set to rock any room.

A fee of $4.50 will be added if this item needs to be shipped.

Learn math from Michelle Yelton, one of Bookmarks' favorite volunteers, in three individual tutoring sessions! Michelle is a previous middle-grades math teacher who currently teaches Transition Math at Forsyth Technical Community College. Her experience includes 10 years of teaching math to grades 5-8 at two parochial schools in Northern Kentucky; Helping 8 th grade students prepare to take an algebra placement test before beginning high school; Tutoring students in various math skills; and Four semesters of teaching math at Forsyth Technical Community College since moving to NC in October of 2018. 45 minute session can be done virtually or in-person at a place that is mutually agreeable to both parties. Available for a variety of ages.

Enjoy two "Dinner for Four" vouchers for Chipotle Mexican Grill! Each voucher is valid for four regular-priced entrees; two sides of chip and guac, queso, or salsa; and four regular fountain drinks.

We understand that Election Night can be stressful - so to help the whole family bear through it, take a deep breath and relax with this gift basket! A fee of $15 will be added to check-out should this need to be shipped with additional insurance.

The 2020 Election Night Family Survival Kit includes:

--The complete series of CITIZEN BABY books (four), signed by the authors
--HOW WOMEN WON THE VOTE coloring book
--25 fidget toys to keep little (or big!) hands busy
--CHILL essential oil aromatherapy roller
--Tension Tamer and Chamomile herbal teas
--Lavender eye pillow
--An assortment of sweet and savory snacks (and chocolate!)
--And more than 700 stickers!

Calling all Cubs Fans! Enjoy a bottle of red wine from the year they won the World Series in 2016. Perfect for a gift or for yourself! Pick up only.

Enjoy dinner at DiLisio's Italian Restaurant before retiring at the Brookstown Inn. (DiLisio's is right across the street!). Stay one-night in an Executive Suite w/ Hot Southern breakfast, Wine & Cheese Reception, and Cookies & Milk at bedtime. Expires 12/31/2021. Guest room based on availability. https://brookstowninn.com/

Join Bookmarks for our 16th Festival next September - or come for the holidays! Receive a one night stay at the Marriott on 4th Street, only a few buildings down from Bookmarks and the Festival site. Also enjoy drinks down the street with a $25 gift card to Foothills Brewery and pizza with a $25 gift card to Mellow Mushroom!

Certificate good through 10/1/2021.

Enjoy a night at Hotel Indigo in a standard room, located in the heart of downtown Winston-Salem, NC. This includes a $50 voucher for drinks and dinner at their on-site restaurant, Sir Winston!

For hotel details, visit: https://www.ihg.com/hotelindigo/hotels/us/en/winston-salem/intdt/hoteldetail

For meal and drink details, visit: https://sirwinstonrestaurant.com/

This Experience Includes:

• Kennedy Space Center Explore Bus Tour for 4
• Lunch with an Astronaut
• 2-Day Visitor Complex Admission for 4
• 3-night stay in ONE standard guest room at Hyatt Place Orlando/Universal
• Winspire booking & concierge service

Must book by 12/31/2021 - so you can plan for 2022 or 2023!

Enjoy a unique experience for four at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, approximately 45 minutes east of Orlando. More interactive than a museum, more inspirational than a science center, and more authentic and educational than a theme park, the Kennedy Space Center offers a mix of thrilling simulators, breathtaking attractions, behind-the-scenes tours, interactive exhibits, larger-than-life-3D space films, rocket launch viewing opportunities and more.

KSC Explore Bus Tour for 4
Ignite your imagination on the KSC Explore Tour while getting up close to restricted areas such as launch pads and the Vehicle Assembly Building at America's Spaceport, Kennedy Space Center. This 2 hour tour includes stops along the way before a final stop at Apollo/Saturn V Center.

Lunch with an Astronaut
Imagine hearing about life in space from someone who has been there firsthand! Enjoy a buffet lunch and meet a NASA astronaut. You'll enjoy a personal presentation by a veteran astronaut and an open question and answer session.

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Admission for 4
Admission for two days to enjoy numerous shows and exhibits (subject to change), including:

• Space Shuttle Atlantis
• Shuttle Launch Experience
• Heroes and Legends featuring the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame presented by Boeing
• Journey to Mars: Explorers Wanted
• Astronaut Encounter
• IMAX Theater 3D Films
• Rocket Launch Viewing (when available)
• KSC Bus Tour including Apollo/Saturn V Center

Hyatt Place Orlando/Universal
Enjoy a 3-night stay in ONE standard guest room at Hyatt Place Orlando/Universal. Enjoy a spacious guestroom, the signature Hyatt Grand Bed, a plush Cozy Corner oversized sofa sleeper and complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi Internet access throughout the hotel. Guests at Hyatt Place may purchase signature hot breakfast entrees along with Starbucks specialty coffees or enjoy a free continental breakfast.

Winspire Booking & Concierge Service
Winspire provides a team of seasoned travel professionals who will help you redeem your experience. All travel related details and reservations are handled for every part of your Winspire experience. Operating as a full-service travel agency, Winspire can assist with extra hotel nights, airfare, and additional guests. This service also provides you with an established network of onsite contacts who can help you book additional experiences, activities and tours.