The winner of the $100 gift card to Cambria Cove is Mrs. K who commented, “Wow- I have never been on Cambria Cove’s site before and I am in love with everything now. I love the Purse Hanger by Luxe Link – Champagne Swarovski. I have been looking for a purse hanger for a few weeks now. I also would get the Lori Bonn “Love Letter” and Birthstone Necklace. Thanks for the great giveaway.” Congrats to her!
I’m going to extend the deadline for entering this giveaway until midnight Wednesday, October 28…just consider it my Halloween treat for ya’ll, OK?
Four years ago today I was working from home with Miss A, who at the time was a wee, dimpled, drooly 7-months-old, and I discovered this thing called blogging. Actually the hubby introduced me to the whole genre of mommy blogs. At the time I was a bit of an online shopaholic. Cough. As a journalism grad and someone who enjoys talking, a lot, blogging seemed like the perfect hobby for me. Hurrah!
Blogging has been a wonderful creative outlet. I may not be the most amazing photographer, or decorator, or even mom for that matter, but I can share all the craziness of motherhood here and let it all hang out (OK maybe not “all.” It’s not that kind of blog, plus quite honestly when your kids start school and everyone learns about your blog you are definitely less inclined to let anything hang out on the Internetz.)
Someone representing Cambria Cove contacted me a couple of months ago. I’d never heard of Cambria Cove but OH MY WORD. And then I had this bright idea to actually do something in conjunction with my blogiversary.
Cambria Cove has generously donated a $100 gift certificate for YOU! This is my thank you for sticking with me over the years, even when for months and months and MONTHS when the only people reading my silly, unorganized ramblings were my mother and my husband and my mother-in-law and my best friend.
Seriously. Thanks for sticking around.
I’ve done a little holiday shopping for you and thought I’d highlight some of my favorite products from Cambria Cove.
I call this collage Betty and Don Draper prepare for the holidays (I am currently obsessed with Mad Men on AMC.)
The swank gal about town needs her fab accessories (is that red patent laptop sleeve not gorgeous?)
The hostess gifts with the mostess.
Now for the juicy part. Visit Cambria Cove online and browse around. Even the Big O herself has highlighted their site. Come back and comment about what you would buy with a $100 gift certificate should you be the lucky winner. That’s all. No posting, Tweeting, or rubbing your tummy and patting your head for extra entries. Just a straight up old school contest like back in the good ole days when blogs were blogs and Twitter was something you felt after one cup of coffee too many.
I’ll select a random winner from all eligible comments left by midnight, October 28.
Disclosure, red type verbiage: Cambria Cove sent me several lovely items from their website, such as these beautiful confetti tumbler glasses, but no monetary compensation to write this post or host this giveaway. Also, gifts ordered from Cambria Cove ship arrive in a gorgeous signature black and green gift box with a gold medallion.
Happy Blogiversary!! I saw so many beautiful things that I would love to have.. What a great site I really loved the Floraison Candle Gift Set by Voluspa
I would start with that ice cream maker and go from there—I’ve never had one and it would be THE coolest thing to have!
I love the San Benito pendant necklaces. Gorgeous!
Oh my gosh, so many wonderful things to choose from! I’d love the Ken Sheldon Foil Motif Boxed Cards or the Vallauris Tablecloth by Sylvie Jourdan in Gold.
Happy Blogiversary!
jldoherty84 {at} gmail(.)com
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If I won, I would get the Floraison Candle Gift Set by Voluspa.
LOL love your description of what you have to do to enter this…so true and so awesome. That said, I would get the Gift Set by NIO - Milk and Honey.
I love the Recovered Wood Cutting Board by Timeless Timber, but it is so beautiful I’m not sure I’d be willing to cut on it. I’d use the rest of the gift certificate to get some lotions for my daughter’s Christmas stocking.
I’m lusting after the Courvoisier Truffles by Bissinger’s – 9-piece box
Recently married, I’m looking to build my housewares! I would love a chance to get the Marla Dawn tea and sugar/creamer set. They are so cute!
i would buy the filigree mother of pearl earrings! beautiful
I would love the confetti pitcher and tumblers, they look gorgeous! Thanks for the chance!
I like the cake stands and would love to host a chocolate party using them!
I would buy a journal.
They have so many great things, but the chocolate desert cups would be great to serve during the holidays.
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I love the Love Letter and Birthstone necklace. What a great way to commemorate my new baby boy!
I would love to get the Monogrammed Double Old-Fashioned Glasses by Rolf Glass – Set of 4 and thank you note cards.
I LOVE the Pocket Watch Locket and Clear Bead Necklace. It’s beautiful!
I dont’ know where to start…I never have 100 to just spend. I love the Confetti Pitcher and the glasses to match!
It would be so hard to choose from so many beautiful things but I love the Handbag Hanger by Luxe Link – I hate putting my purse on the floor when we go out to eat or at other public places. How great this would be to carry with you to have available at all times!
Happy Blogiversary and thanks for a great giveaway!
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I would get Personalized Self-Inking Stamper by PSA Essentials. Very darling
That is $40 and I would get Murano Glass Paperweight by Eccolo – Field of Flowers for $70 and pay the difference my self. I just got promoted and would love to nicely decorate my office.
Thanks so much for the chance to win!
Ashley
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Wow! I would definitely buy something fun! I like the embossed Mens Calfskin Wallet for a gift for my husband. Happy Bloggiversary!
I love the Confetti Pitcher and Tumbler by Rose Hall Designs!
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I would start with the cake stands. Then again, I don’t know. The site has SO many awesome things. I’m pretty excited.
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I would get the Aluminum Ice Cream Holder by Lunares – Quart Size.
http://www.cambriacove.com/home-travel/travel/accessories-and-small-leather-goods/ipouch-wallet-by-knomo-fuchsia/41c42c124p1148/index.pro this is what I like
ps I love your sense of humor
Happy blogversary! I’m so in love with the Cambria Cove site, now! Beautiful stuff! I don’t know where to start…
By the way, love your blog. Not so much the blog follower, but you are so down to earth and you have an outrageous sense of humor. As a fellow Tennesseean, I appreciate you even more! Look forward to getting your Tweets everyday…
-B
Ooh, that site is amazing. I would love the Timeless Fragrance Pocket Watch by D.L. & Co, how cute is that?! I love solid perfumes, and the old fashioned looking locket is gorgeous. I also really like the Walnut Bark Spreaders by Zodax, they’d be great for serving guests for the holidays. The Chocolate Truffle Assortment by MarieBelle look super yummy and artist, those would make a great gift! Oh who am I kidding, I’d probably eat them myself
Thanks for the giveaway, and Happy Blogoversary
Hmmmm… so many choices but hands down I would have to order bella cucina infused oils. Such a great quality product. Thanks!
I like the lovenotes necklace and the confetti tumblers.
Happy Blogiversary! Cambria Cove seems like an amazing company. I will have to keep them in mind this shopping season.
I only browsed for a couple of mintues, but I LOVE the initial necklaces (http://www.cambriacove.com/jewelry/jewelry/necklaces/lori-bonn-love-letter-and-birthstone-necklace/14c15c19e114/index.ens). I also noticed some really beautiful photo frames. Awesome site.
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Happy Blogiversary!
I have never heard of Cambria Cove…. Wow!!
My fav are the Confetti Pitcher by Rose Ann Hall Degins and the matching tumbler glasses… Love the colors!
Without question I know what three things I would get! I know that together they do not add up to $100.00 but I would just have to splurge on the rest
First, I would get the personalized embosser….I have ALWAYS wanted one and even ripped the page out of the catalog when I got it (I have been saving it in a folder for a couple of months he he). I have a little one due any minute now and have been sitting around writing thank you cards…they would have looked so elegant to have my address embossed on the back!
Second, I would buy one of the “initial” charms and necklace….with my new little one’s initial on it. And lastly, I LOVE the gold necklace that says HOPE. I need some right now and I am sure a lot of your readers do to. It would be nice to have that daily reminder around my neck!
So, there you have it! Sorry so long, but I clearly have a little time on my hands ha ha!
Thanks for your blog and Happy Blogiversary
Whoops! Pregnancy brain! Just realized that the contest was over…sorry!
I have never heard of Cambria Cove
iam wonder about that….it was good read
You may haven’t intended to do so, but I think you’ve managed to express the state of mind that lots of people are in. The sense of wanting to assist, but not knowing how or wherever, is something a lot of us are going through.