An Emerald Evening 2026 Auction Items
✨✨ LIVE: Tuscany Villa for 8 ✨✨
8-day, 7-night trip to Cortona for 8 people
Stunning 4-bedroom villa with private pool
Daily breakfast prepared by private chef
Cooking class in your villa
Full day wine tour with private car, including lunch
Travel and concierge assistance to ensure a stress-free trip
✨✨ LIVE: Princeton Art Museum private tour for 6 with Director James C. Steward with coffee at Mosaic ✨✨
Experience the spectacular new Princeton University Art Museum as few visitors ever will! Gather a group of six for an exclusive private tour of the Museum, hailed by The New York Times for its “extraordinary” collection and “stunning” new home.
Your tour will be personally led by James Steward, Director of the Princeton University Art Museum, offering a rare insider’s perspective on the art, architecture, and vision behind this remarkable new Princeton landmark. Afterward, continue the conversation over coffee at Mosaic, the Museum’s beautiful third-floor restaurant overlooking the Princeton campus.
Make your plans now! Tours scheduled before the end of 2026 will be led by James Steward at a mutually convenient time. From January–September 2027, while Steward is on sabbatical, this special experience will be led by a senior Museum director.
An unforgettable opportunity for art lovers, Princeton enthusiasts, or anyone looking for a truly one-of-a-kind experience.
Look and Feel Uplifted with Casa Aziz
Getting ready for an event or in need of some well deserved “me” time? Enjoy a basket of wellness including spectacular facial, hair styling, and high-end products.
Value: > $500
Pampered in Princeton: Luxurious Skincare Package
Feel and look your best with expertly selected deluxe skin care products from Partridge Plastic Surgery and a one-of-a-kind facial with Magda from Skincare Atelier.
Value: > $775
D.Star Design by Diana
Handmade statement jewelry that adds shine to your authentic everyday style. Every piece of jewelry is unique - the clasp, the origin of materials, and the story behind it. Show your support of mental health by proudly wearing this one-of-a-kind green heart necklace. Complete the look with a stunning 1980s Emerald green vintage Judith Leiber Karung snakeskin bag with jeweled cabochon frame and gold chain strap (includes original mirror, comb and coin purse). Mint condition - never used.
Value: Priceless
LAG Photography, Lisa Granozio
Drawn to images in nature that inspire and help people pause, breathe, and harness resilience, local photographer and artist Lisa Granozio is offering two “Smalls” from her fine art photography collection, one especially/custom created for The Center @353’s 2026 event at Lavender Farm.
Featuring macro images of nature, these acrylic blocks bring the healing power of nature in indoors and add a high design touch to any decor.
LAG Smalls can stand alone as an accent on a shelf, lay flat on any type of table, bench or desk
Safety Net 9”x12”
Lavender 6”x8”
Value $700
Lilac Mahjong Set (with tiles, mat, and pushers)
The Minimal Line: Lilac Tiles
If “fun” is your operative word, this is the mahjong tile selt for you. It’s filled with personality and clever witticisms. Handprinted mahjong tiles, so slight variations are expected and part of the unique beauty of the design. Included in each purchase is a vegan leather tile bag with a zipper to hold the mahjong tiles when on the go and a field guide outlining basic mahjong rules and quick start to the game. Mat and pushers are included.
Value: $625
Block Shop Textiles: Tree of Life Woodblock Print
Add a little color and creativity to your collection with a piece from Block Shop, the celebrated textile and design studio founded by sisters Hopie and Lily Stockman. With features in Vogue, The New York Times Style Magazine, Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, and more, Block Shop has become a favorite in the world of art and design. A multi-generational team of artists and craftspeople devoted to celebrating the rich history, process, and materials of handmade textile production.
See Block Shop press here:
Architectural Digest: Block Shop’s Bedding Line Is an Antidote to “Oppressively Minimalist Bedrooms”
Vogue: Block Printing 101 From the Women Behind One of the Most Covetable Textile Labels on the West Coast
Los Angeles Times: How L.A.’s Block Shop blends textile designs with a social ethos
Value: $475
SIGN-UP: Shed Some Light: Behind the Scenes of EMDR
with Brie & Whitney
Curious about EMDR, the therapy everyone’s talking about? Join Brie and Whitney for an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), featuring the EMDR lightbar and other instruments used to facilitate treatment. In a small, relaxed setting with two experienced professionals, you’ll get an inside look at what EMDR actually is, how it works, and why it’s become such a buzzworthy topic. Purchase the “event” for you and your friends for a lunch-and-learn for up to 15 people.
15 slots
$100 each
