SOLD Known for her whimsical and unique creations, Kelly Landrum-Hammell combines pottery and unexpected elements for truly one-of-a-kind designs. Her works include horsehair-fired clay, raku and functional clay pieces. After […]
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The Beatles piano auction has ended with a bid of $98,888
This website initially was created to chronicle the quest for autographs from Sir Paul McCartney and Sir Ringo Starr on a piano created for East St. Tammany Habitat for Humanity. The epic journey is chronicled here: The Beatles Adventures, with posts featuring the signings here: Starr Struck and Sir Paul Says, “Yes.”
The auction listing is featured here: CharityBuzz.com. Proceeds from the auction have enabled East St. Tammany Habitat for Humanity to provide an affordable home for a deserving veteran and his or her family.
CHARITY BUZZ AUCTIONS FOR HABITAT

Our CharityBuzz auctions of autographed works have ended. To see all of the artists’ works, click here: Hope for Habitat.
Pictured: Fiddle by Adam Sambola, signed by Charlie Daniels and band.
ACCOLADES
Public Relations Society of America – New Orleans:
Silver Anvil Award/Special Event 2018-2019 – Blackout & Gold Second Line
Fleurish Award of Excellence/Social Media Campaign, 2018-2019
Fleurish Award of Excellence/Blog Post, 2017
Certificate of Merit/Blog 2017
Fleurish Award of Excellence/Blog 2016
Fleurish Award/Best of Category, Social Media, 2015
Press Club of New Orleans Excellence in Journalism Awards:
First Place – PR Special Events – Blackout & Gold Second Line
Finalist – Lifestyle Blog, 2017
Public Relations Association of Louisiana – New Orleans:
Flambeaux Certificate of Merit, Special Event, 2018
Flambeaux Award, Best Website, 2016
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