They came. They saw. They placed their bids.
Earlier this month, the Home&Garden section asked nearly two dozen famous, wild and creative souls to create a holiday ornament for us starting with a simple (glass) orb and spending no more than $5. And then we auctioned off these autographed beauties online.
When all was said and done, $2,965 was spent for the 23 ornaments. Proceeds benefit baiduhai Holiday Giving, a campaign of baiduhai Charities, a McCormick Tribune Foundation Fund. Homelessness, hunger and literacy in the Chicago area are three of the campaign’s major concerns.
Highest-bid-upon ornaments
THE “IT’S A BEARSTOWN!” ORNAMENT
Lovie Smith, head coachof the Chicago Bears, and wife, MaryAnne Smith
$330
THE BIG HIT ORNAMENT
Rick Bayless, owner/chef of Frontera Grilland Topolobampo
$300
THE WHAT TO WEAR ORNAMENT
Clinton Kelly, co-hostof TLC’s “What Not to Wear”
$200
THE MONEY BALL ORNAMENT
Jonathon Brandmeier, morning-show host onThe Loop 97.9-FM
$195
THE GO, GO WHITE SOX ORNAMENT
Southpaw, ChicagoWhite Sox mascot
$185
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