Q: Why a birdhouse auction?
A: We wanted any artist who wanted to participate in the House that Faux Built to be able to do so. We had already assigned all the rooms in the Arlington fauxhouse and had begun expansion to the Chicago Church Project but we were getting hundred of calls and emails of folks who wanted to help. The contest allowed any artisan from across the country and overseas to participate. We selected the birdhouse theme as a reminder of the furred and feathered victims left homeless by the hurricanes.

Q: What’s Noah’s Wish? Can I still make a donation?
A: An animal rescue non-profit organization. They stepped in quickly to help the animals made homeless by Katrina and continue to save homeless and abused animals. Should you wish to learn more about Noah’s Wish animal Charity or make a donation, go to: www.noahs-wish.com

Q: What percentage of the auction proceeds went to Noah’s Wish?
A: 100%

Q: Who won the contest?
A: We actually had 30 winners and 15 honorable mentions. All were considered winners because they were selected to be featured to be in the book. Each birdhouse was so unique that it was incredibly difficult to select the one birdhouse to be donated to go with the “Habitat House that Faux Built.” We selected the New Orleans theater by Donna Busch of Canada because it was custom built, beautifully painted, had windows you could peer through and see the inside of the theater. Best of all it was painted with a New Orleans theme.

Q: Are the birdhouses featured in the book?
A: Absolutely
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Q: Are you going to have another contest?
A: While there are no specific plans, we are looking at future ideas for raising money for animal rescue. Should you wish to be notified of similar charity auctions please email us with your contact information: Chair@fauxhouse.com.