[HOME] Welcome to Potter Lawson's Share Your Holidays Auction!

Bidding begins Monday, November 11th at 8:00 AM and ends Thursday, November 14th at exactly 4:00:00 PM. 

The highest bid amount with a time stamp prior to 4:00:00 PM (3:59:59 or earlier) will be the winner for each item.

Payment is due to Potter Lawson by 12:00 PM on Friday, November 15th.
Checks can be made out to Second Harvest Food Bank or paid online here.

How it Works

You will see all auction items listed as tabs on the right side of the screen, or keep scrolling to go through each auction item. PLEASE NOTE: If you hit the end of your scroll, you can choose "Older Posts" to see more listings.

Make sure to read item descriptions to understand exactly what you are bidding on — not all pictures match items exactly. To keep bidding private and competitive, you will use your unique bidding ID. You can give your bidding number to spouses, friends and family if you would like, or they can be issued their own unique bidding ID.

Bidding

1. Note the starting bid for the item, then scroll to the bottom of the item’s post until you see the comment box.

2. Enter your bidding ID with your bid amount (example: AR $25) in the text box. All bids must be whole dollar values.

3. To post your bid, select “Anonymous” where it says “Comment As,” then click “Post Comment."

Pick Up

Winning bidders may pick up their items at the Potter Lawson Office (749 University Row, Suite 300) Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM until Tuesday, November 26. 

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[Item 01] Candy Cloud - $50 Gift Card

GIFT CARD

Donated by: Candy Cloud Company

Candy Cloud crafts specialty coffees, teas, and shakes — available iced or blended! From Dirt Pie to Pumpkin Chai, enjoy your seasonal and year-round favorites (and treat your friends) with this $50 gift card to be emailed to the winner.

Retail value: $50

Starting bid: $15

[Item 02] Cooper's Hawk Winery - Luxury Wine Tasting for 4

 

GIFT CERTIFICATE

Donated by: Cooper's Hawk Winery + Restaurants

This certificate allows a group of up to four people to enjoy a complimentary tasting of Cooper's Hawk's most celebrated original wines — plus a gourmet chocolate truffle each!

Retail value: $68

Starting bid: $20

[Item 03] Fannie May - Milk Chocolate Pixies

POUND OF CHOCOLATE

Donated by: Fannie May

Fannie May's gourmet chocolate Pixies feature caramel and pecans covered in a rich milk chocolate coating. This signature box contains a full pound of buttery, chocolatey goodness

Retail value: $29.99

Starting bid: $10

[Item 04] Fontana Sports - $25 Gift Card

 

GIFT CARD

Donated by: Fontana Sports

Gear up at Madison's local outdoor lifestyle shop with the help of this $25 gift card! Fontana Sports stocks clothing and equipment for your favorite outdoor adventure activities in every season.

Retail value: $25

Starting bid: $10

[Item 05] Interface - Pasta Night Gift Basket

 

GIFT BASKET

Donated by: Interface

Elevate pasta night with gourmet food items specially curated from Alimentari: Argentina red and sparkling white wines, trofie noodles, pesto, olive oil, balsamic vinegar and salad olives — plus a $20 gift card — all in a unique Interface carpet tote.

Retail value: $175

Starting bid: $50

[Item 06] Alan Koa Salon - Gift Set

 

GIFT SET

Donated by: Alan Koa Salon

Treat yourself to a salon day with $250 toward any services at Alan Koa Salon — plus a selection of salon favorite product miniatures, in a travel tote.

Retail value: $275

Starting bid: $50

[Item 07] Atmosphere Commercial Interiors - Steelcase Eclipse Light

 

STEELCASE ECLIPSE LIGHT

Donated by: Atmosphere Commercial Interiors

Transform your environment with this modern desk lamp, offering superior color performance and the ability to reposition light where it’s most needed. It's a perfect task light, while also lighting up your video calls and providing wireless charging for small electronics. 

Retail value: $279

Starting bid: $50

[Item 08] Atmosphere Commercial Interiors - Steelcase Think Chair

 

STEELCASE THINK CHAIR

Donated by: Atmosphere Commercial Interiors

This award-winning adjustable office chair is simple, sustainable, and customizable with weight-activated controls that allow you to get comfortable and get to work

Retail value: $1,114

Starting bid: $130

[Item 09] Staycation Gift Set

 

GIFT SET

Relax and unwind with two 5-minute face masques from Sephora in "Papaya Vitamin C" and "Mango Vitamin B6," a "Pink Grapefruit + Prosecco" jar candle, and a notepad (for writing down things to put off till tomorrow)

Retail value: $75

Starting bid: $23

[Item 10] Bartaco - Dinner for Two

GIFT CERTIFICATE

Donated by: Bartaco

Plan a dinner out at Bartaco — this fun eatery in Madison's open-air Hilldale shopping center offers healthy and delicious plates and top-notch margaritas with a relaxed surf vibe and indoor/outdoor patio seating.

Retail value: $50

Starting bid: $15

[Item 11] Bentley Mills - Holiday Table Set

 

GIFT SET

Donated by: Bentley Mills

Top off your winter holiday gathering with beautifully curated table décor from World Market: includes an evergreen beaded table runner, two marbled taper candles, vintage green candle holders and some delicious smelling cranberry balsam potpourri.

Retail value: $105

Starting bid: $35

[Item 12] Century House - Houe Light No. 1

HOUE LIGHT NO. 1

Donated by: Century House

This elegant, solar powered lamp is portable for indoor and outdoor use and features adjustable intensity for a variety of uses. A Red Dot Design Award winner in 2024, this model comes in color selection beige.

Retail value: $309

Starting bid: $50

 

[Item 13] FreshFin - $25 Gift Card

 

GIFT CARD

Donated by: FreshFin

Enjoy $25 off your dinner out at FreshFin Poké at the intersection of Gorham Street and University Ave — this fresh, healthy dining option offers both house specials and craft-your-own bowls.

Retail value: $25

Starting bid: $10

[Item 14] Glass Nickel - $25 Gift Card

 GIFT CARD

Donated by: Glass Nickel Pizza Co.

This Madison-based pizzeria is a local favorite, serving up quality ingredients and real Wisconsin cheese over signature sauces and house made crust — take $25 off your order!

Retail value: $25

Starting bid: $10

[Item 15] Glass Nickel - $25 Gift Card

 GIFT CARD

Donated by: Glass Nickel Pizza Co.

This Madison-based pizzeria is a local favorite, serving up quality ingredients and real Wisconsin cheese over signature sauces and house made crust — take $25 off your order!

Retail value: $25

Starting bid: $10

[Item 16] Glass Nickel - $25 Gift Card

 

GIFT CARD

Donated by: Glass Nickel Pizza Co.

This Madison-based pizzeria is a local favorite, serving up quality ingredients and real Wisconsin cheese over signature sauces and house made crust — take $25 off your order!

Retail value: $25

Starting bid: $10

[Item 17] Glass Nickel - $25 Gift Card

 

GIFT CARD

Donated by: Glass Nickel Pizza Co.

This Madison-based pizzeria is a local favorite, serving up quality ingredients and real Wisconsin cheese over signature sauces and house made crust — take $25 off your order!

Retail value: $25

Starting bid: $10

[Item 18] Ian's Pizza - 5 Slices/1 Salad

 

5 FREE SLICES/1 FREE SALAD

Donated by: Ian's Pizza

Take your friends to dinner or enjoy free lunch for a week — Ian's Pizza by the slice has all the classics, plus some new combinations that are all their own.

Retail value: $40

Starting bid: $12

[Item 19] I'm Board! - $50 Gift Certificate

 

GIFT CERTIFICATE

Donated by: I'm Board!

Dive into an extensive collection of board games, card games, and puzzles that cater to all ages and interests — whether you're planning a game night or looking for the perfect gift, I'm Board! Games + Family Fun has something for everyone.

Retail value: $50

Starting bid: $15

[Item 20] Karben4 Brewing - Swag Bag

 

SWAG BAG

Donated by: Karben4 Brewing

Show your love for high quality beer with branded merch from Karben4: t-shirt, sunglasses, beer glass and koozie — not to mention $25 off your taproom experience, enhanced by local snacks and live music.

Retail value: $60

Starting bid: $18

[Item 21] Kendra Scott - Pendant Necklace

PENDANT NECKLACE

Donated by: Kendra Scott

An excellent gift for the jewelry lover in your life (especially if that's you) — this 14k gold-plated mother of pearl pendant necklace from Kendra Scott measures 15 inches with a two-inch chain extender.

Retail value: $65

Starting bid: $20

[Item 22] Lake Louie Brewing - $50 Gift Card

 

GIFT CARD

Donated by: Lake Louie Brewing

Enjoy $50 toward good times with friends at Lake Louie Brewing in Verona. Their claim to fame is their easy-drinking and fun-loving beer, which you can enjoy with weekly beer specials alongside live music in their dog friendly taproom.

Retail value: $50

Starting bid: $15

[Item 23] Lerdahl - Charcuterie Basket

 

CHARCUTERIE BASKET

Donated by: Lerdahl

Just add cheese — this gift basket has all the trappings of a great charcuterie board, including a cheese serving set, a bottle of Josh label cabernet sauvignon, gourmet crackers and salami sampler, and even a grow-your-own basil kit.

Retail value: $70

Starting bid: $21

[Item 24] Lerdahl - Marble End Table

 

MARBLE END TABLE

Donated by: Lerdahl

This Nordic end table features a two-tiered design with minimalist storage below and an elegant marble top. Clean lines make it versatile, able to complement décor styles from classic to contemporary. 

Retail value: $404

Starting bid: $50

[Item 25] Infusion Chocolates - $75 Gift Card

GIFT CARD

Donated by: Infusion Chocolates

Infusion Chocolates is a local Madison creator of artisan chocolates, each more beautiful and delicious than the last. Go wild on a  choose-your-own truffles gift box with this $75 gift card!

Retail value: $75

Starting bid: $23

[Item 26] Orange Tree Imports - $25 Gift Card

 

GIFT CARD

Donated by: Orange Tree Imports

Find unique gifts, kitchen gadgets and seasonal specialties at Orange Tree Imports — take $25 off your total with this gift card!

Retail value: $25

Starting bid: $10

[Item 27] Patcraft - Penzey's Gift Set

 

PENZEY'S GIFT SET

Donated by: Patcraft

Stock your kitchen for baking season with the "Coco Cuddle" and Love People Deluxe-Rainbow" gift sets from Penzey's Spices — plus two new kitchen towels.

Retail value: $105

Starting bid: $30

[Item 28] Ruth's Chris - Wine Basket

 

WINE BASKET

Donated by: Ruth's Chris Steak House

Bring the Ruth's Chris dining experience home with two wine glasses, a bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon, and some candlelight — not to mention more mints that you could have stuffed in your pockets on the way out.

Retail value: $75

Starting bid: $22

[Item 29] Ruth's Chris - $75 Gift Card

 

GIFT CARD

Donated by: Ruth's Chris Steak House

Enjoy $75 off your ticket at Ruth's Chris Steak House — promising perfect steaks, warm hospitality and an ambiance that makes everyday moments into an occasion.

Retail value: $75

Starting bid: $22

[Item 30] Schwoeggler's - Bowling Party

 

BOWLING PARTY

Donated by: Schwoeggler's

This gift certificate entitles you (and up to nine of your friends) to shoe rentals and two hours of lane time at Schwoegler's Entertainment Center.

Retail value: $140

Starting bid: $42

[Item 31] Shaw Contract - Farm to Table Basket

 

FARM TO TABLE BASKET

Donated by: Shaw Contract

Stock your pantry with food items both sweet and savory — and enhance your food prep with beautifully crafted wooden bowl and salad servers, and an oven mitt featuring a map of the Madison area.

Retail value: $140

Starting bid: $42

[Item 32] Taigu - Oil Paintings

 

ORIGINAL OIL PAINTINGS

Donated by: Taigu

Set of oil paintings showing a calm landscape outlook, by local artist Gao Hong — each canvas measures 12 (wide) by 16 (tall) inches.

Retail value: $250

Starting bid: $50

[Item 33] Villa Dolce - $50 Gift Card

 

GIFT CARD

Donated by: Villa Dolce

Take $50 off an evening out in Middleton — artisanal pizza, gourmet pasta and appetizers, house made gelato and wine, served in a relaxed, contemporary setting.

Retail value: $50

Starting bid: $15

[Item 34] Vitense Golfland - 4 Rounds of Minigolf

 

4 ROUNDS OF MINIGOLF

Donated by: Vitense Golfland

Take a group of four out to experience the Madison.com 2024 People's Choice winner for "Best Golf Course!" Choose from two 18-hole outdoor miniature golf courses.

Retail value: $48

Starting bid: $14

[Item 35] Wild Birds - Wind Chime

 

WIND CHIME

Donated by: Wild Birds Unlimited

Listen to the wind sing with this stunning stained glass wind chime from Wild Birds Unlimited! Full hanging height is approximately 3.5 feet.

Retail value: $40

Starting bid: $12

[Item 36] Wild Birds - Wind Chime

 

WIND CHIME

Donated by: Wild Birds Unlimited

Listen to the wind sing with this stunning stained glass wind chime from Wild Birds Unlimited! Full hanging height is approximately 3.5 feet.

Retail value: $40

Starting bid: $12

[Item 37] Wild Birds - 3 Winter Gnomes

 

3 WINTER GNOMES

Donated by: Wild Birds Unlimited

Add a touch of cozy to your winter décor with three long-bearded gnomes in stripey hats.

Retail value: $27

Starting bid: $10

[Item 38] Wild Birds - Light Up Santa Orb

 

SANTA ORB

Donated by: Wild Birds Unlimited

This glittery piece of Christmas regalia adds a note of nostalgia to your collection with vintage artwork depicting Santa and his sleigh — corded electric light.

Retail value: $27

Starting bid: $10

[Item 39] Shimmer Truck + Ice Cream for 4

 

SHIMMER TRUCK + ICE CREAM FOR 4

Donated by: Wild Birds Unlimited + Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream Company

Light up your mantle with a shimmery red truck carrying a festive snow-covered tree (batteries included) — plus a sweet treat for four at the Chocolate Shoppe.

Retail value: $37

Starting bid: $11

[Item 40] Shimmer Truck + Ice Cream for 4

 

SHIMMER TRUCK + ICE CREAM FOR 4

Donated by: Wild Birds Unlimited + Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream Company

Light up your mantle with a shimmery red truck carrying a festive snow-covered tree (batteries included) — plus a sweet treat for four at the Chocolate Shoppe.

Retail value: $37

Starting bid: $11

[Item 41] Working Draft - Swag Bag

 

SWAG BAG

Donated by: Working Draft Brewing

Take your appreciation from casual to fanatical with this custom-branded beer gear from Working Draft Brewing: Sunglasses, t-shirt, sticker and koozie, plus two drink coins to redeem in their taproom.

Retail value: $50

Starting bid: $15

[Item 42] Working Draft - 2 Six Packs

 

2 SIX PACKS

Donated by: Working Draft Brewing

Win two six packs of locally brewed beer: "Hawk Jones", a clean and crisp session IPA, and "Fantasy Factory", an American IPA with Citra hops.

Retail value: $24

Starting bid: $10

[Item 43] Working Draft - Handcrafted Soda

HANDCRAFTED SODA

Donated by: Working Draft Brewing

Try two flavors of organic handcrafted soda from Wisco Pop: their original product, a spicy ginger, and fan favorite cherry, made from tart Montmorency cherries, vanilla and cinnamon.

Retail value: $22

Starting bid: $10

[Item 44] Barriques - Whole Bean Coffee Duo

 

WHOLE BEAN COFFEE DUO

Donated by: Barriques

Start the day right with whole roasted beans from Barriques! Included: 12 oz. "Eye Opener Blend" and 12 oz. "North Beach Italian Roast."

Retail value: $32

Starting bid: $16

[Item 45] Barriques - Whole Bean Coffee Duo

 

WHOLE BEAN COFFEE DUO

Donated by: Barriques

Start the day right with whole roasted beans from Barriques! Included: 12 oz. "Eye Opener Blend" and 12 Oz "Motor Moka."

Retail value: $32

Starting bid: $16

[Item 46] Barriques - Whole Bean Coffee Duo

 

WHOLE BEAN COFFEE DUO

Donated by: Barriques

Start the day right with whole roasted beans from Barriques! Included: 12 oz. "Ethiopia Yrgacheffe" and 12 oz. "Costa Rica Dota Santa Maria."

Retail value: $32

Starting bid: $16

[Item 47] Henricksen - Book + Storage Rack

 

BOOK + STORAGE RACK

Donated by: Henricksen

Wow your guests with this stunning coffee table book, "OASIS: Modern Desert Homes Around the World," and a modern indoor/outdoor storage rack.

Retail value: $416

Starting bid: $50

[Item 48] Lush - Chocolate Orange Gift Set

 

CHOCOLATE ORANGE GIFT SET

Donated by: Lush Cosmetics

Indulge your senses with the Chocolate Orange small batch skin care set from Lush: includes Posh Chocolate Body Wash and Orange Body Scrub. 

Retail value: $26

Starting bid: $10

[Item 49] Lush - Refresh Gift Set

 

REFRESH GIFT SET

Donated by: Lush Cosmetics

Energize your daily routine with the Refresh small batch skin care set from Lush: includes Bohemian Soap, Dirty Springwash Shower Gel, and Ocean Salt Face and Body Scrub.

Retail value: $34

Starting bid: $15