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.
Etched Glasses by Comptoir de Famille – Wisteria – Set of 6 – well actually I would order two or three sets. May just have to order them SOON
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With a $100 gift certificate, I would buy the Charm Bracelet by Estrella in Silver, and I would pay myself for charms to represent my children. I really like “mother jewelry.” More than entering to win this fabulous giveaway, I want to wish you a Happy 4-Year Blogiversary. I wish I had been reading you for the last four years and not just the last four months, I enjoy BMB so much.
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Their teacup candle in marshmallow is about the cutest thing ever! Congrats on four years of writing for the internets!
Girl! I need more than $100 to shop over there! I “heart” the handbag hangers, there was a leather lighter for candles that was too cool. The wax sealing kit for letters, the initial cocktail napkins, the tote bags…. I could go on and on, but you’ve looked it over too. HA!
Happy blogiversary and congrats on everything you have done with it. I love you!
I never win these things but I wanted to wish you a happy blogiversary!! If by some chance I did win I would buy two Pearl Heart Locket by Extasia that way when I move I could give one to Jujube and maybe she wouldn’t be so sad, because I would have the second!
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The confetti glassware is so fun (not usually my style, but maybe that’s why it seems so fun!) and the Decantus wine aerator and stand looks very cool.
Happy blogiversary!
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That’s tricky. I like the crocodile albums, maybe in yellow.
The wax sealing kit
And candles! Candles! Candles! Happy Bloggiversary!
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Well, I’m a newer reader/visitor here, but I’m so glad you are blogging and have kept on blogging. So, Happy Blogiversary
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I would buy—the set of 4 oval plates, which would look GREAT in my kitchen. I keep breaking all of my old unmatched dishes anyway. So, it’s time to get some fancy new dishes.
I would also get one of the totes. I’m a sucker for totes, but these are so super-sleek and professional. Would come in handy for taking work stuff around when I have freelance job meetings.
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Happy Blogiversary! If I won the gift card , I would purchase the Harlowe robe. First, it is beautiful and soft & would make me feel all spoiled up. Second, I don’t own a robe right now and my 7yr old twins have a disturbing habit of bursting in on me in my bathroom. It is amazing how many urgent issues need addressing immediately when Mommy is stark naked, wet & possibly has shampoo in her eye.
Thanks for giving us a chance to win. Sedning you virtual wine & chocolate for your blogoversayr.
With $100, I would buy the Planet Green Reusable Bags and a chocolate assortment – yum!
Happy Anniversary to you!
I would be all over the Valerius Table Cloth!
http://www.cambriacove.com/entertaining/entertaining/tabletop-and-linens/vallauris-tablecloth-by-sylvie-jourdan-gold/33c34c37p388/index.pro
Happy blogiversay!! I would buy the Confetti Tumbler Glasses by Rose Ann Hall Designs – Set of 4, but I would buy two sets. My glasses keep breaking/disappearing so they truly need replacing. Those glasses are very cute!!
Congrats! I’ll have to look back and see how long I’ve been at this, but I’m suspecting it is about the same amount of time as you! Love that site and I’ve never heard of them either. I’d probably use the gift card for either some nice looking luggage or perhaps one of those serving dishes that’s so pretty.
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It is so hard to choose what I would want to order!
I think I would choose some beautiful glasses for my Mom, an apron for my mother in law and something special for my best friend.
I enjoy your tweets and your blog.
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one of the stack rings and/or one of the tote bags OR maybe personalized stationary …honestly it is hard to pick, beautiful stuff
I’d totally get the to die for monogrammed glassware! And maybe a cute lil apron!
love the candles. I would get the Milk Candle by Cote Bastide
I think the handbag hangers are so unique. They would make a great gift for my sister-in-law as well. Happy blogiversay!
Happy Blogiversary! I swooned when I saw the red patent laptop cover (so did my naked laptop), but then I saw the green one too. Green is one of my colors… so I would be forced to make a tough call. I think the red is slightly in the lead, if I could muster the gusto.
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Wow- happy blogiversary! I never buy jewelry for myself, so I would probably buy a necklace or bracelet- maybe the Lori Bonn “Love Letter” and Birthstone Necklace? Love it!
I love the rectangular multi-colored cutting board – so happy! And I’m intrigued by the form fitting lamp shade cover in red swirl…might jazz up my bed side lamp if it really works.
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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.
.-= Mrs. K´s last blog ..Bridal Guide FREE Subscription =-.
I would choose the Earthenware Plates by Comptoir de Famille – Set of 6, and the Waffle Cone Sundae Glasses in white. Both look fantastic!
Taika Mug by iittala – White – Set of 2 $45
Sunflower Etched Pitcher by Rose Ann Hall Designs $65.00
A little over but I love both!
OR
Hot Chocolate Maker by Bialetti $100
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They have many lovely items, but I’d likely use the gift certificate to get a present for my mom since money is kinda tight right now.
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There are so many cool things there. I would either use it for gifts or for the iPouch wallet for myself, because…awesome!
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I love silver and milk glass serving pieces and Cambria Cove has such a great selection! I especially love the Two Level Serving Tray by Comptoir de Familie and the Large Milk Glass Serving pedestal!
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Happy Blogiversary! I love all the pretty stationary, so that’s probably what I would use the gift card for!
Congrats on the Blogiversary and thanks for the intro to Cambria Cove! So many ways to spend $100, but I’d have to go with two very fun novelties:
The tweezers by the Sarut Group, which come with a suction cup and are adorably painted… what fun to stick a set to the faux wood dashbord of my mini-van so I can grab those eyebrow strays which are ONLY visible when I check my look in the rear view mirror!
I’d also love to get the animal print slider boxes… several sets… my idea is to give them as gifts to my daughters (and as birthday gifts to their friends), and I’ll fill them with pennies and make a card that says “Pennies for the fountain, so all your wishes can come true”!
I’d get the Hand Lotion and Liquid Soap Set by Olivina – Olive and maybe the Purse Hanger by Luxe Link – Green & White Blossom
One my dear friends sent me the painted ladies notecards for my birthday this year and I thought that box WAS the present! It’s so pretty and I’m saving it for a Christmas gift wrapping!
I think I would get the 5-file tote in black for future writing/editing opportunities and interviews; the Jasmine Tea body bar; and the Exotic Bird Silhouette notecards as a Christmas present for said dear friend!
Jessie
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I love the Milestone Album by Graphic Image – Red
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Congratulations! And what a great giveaway and site! Love the Rolo Chain Necklace with the Antique Initial Charm! Gorgeous!
I would go for the self inking stamper. One for me, and a couple others for gifts!
OK…the laptop sleeves are pretty flipping fabulous! I can’t decide between the patent, and the quilted…
Happy Blogoversary!
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Happy Blogoversary! I’m a newbie, but I’ll browse around a fellow mama bloggers little space on the web!
The Cambria Cove site is simply beautiful… I’m drooling over the earrings and rings and bracelets!!
Wow! Cambria Cove has some awesome goodies! I would get the patchwork table runner by the priya collection and the rose stripe apron by jessica steele!
Thanks for the chance and happy blogiversary!
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They don’t ship to Canada, so I’d surprise a friend with a treat – maybe the Japanese Botanicals Boxed Cards and some chocolate.
Happy blogiversary!
Happy Blogiversary! I would definitely have to buy the Monogrammed Lucite Tray by Dabney Lee. Too cute!
I would most definitely order some of the confetti glassware. It’ so much fun, I may have to get some anyways! I might also buy some of the chocoate assortments because they look way good on this boring morning
Congratulations on your blogiversary!!
Hands down I would get the confetti pitcher and tumblers. Holy cow those are sweet
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Happy blogiversary
First of all—- Happy Blogiversary! Thats so exciting!!
If I won this contest I would absolutely die as I never win anything! But then I would order the Personalized Self-Inking Stamper by PSA Essentials along with the coordinating must-haves. I love to write letters so this would be such a chic personal touch.
Thank you. And congrats again!
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Journals. And stationary. And maybe a travel accessory or two!
SWEEEET!
Congrats on four years. You are right, there is some awesome stuff over there. I do love the confetti stuff and multicolored cutting board, but I’d probably be selfish and am coveting the iPouch wallets and love that red laptop sleeve.
Happy Anniversary! Wow, I love that site. I clicked every page and still don’t know what I would actually buy. Jewelry? Chocolate? I like it all! Trust me, I can spend the hundred bucks and then some!
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I just found Cambria Cove and I love it! In fact, the google search for the cambria cove website brought me to your blog- which I promptly spent way more time than I had reading (and laughing) – Thanks for the diversion from laundry
If I won the gift card, I would order the Multi Strand Necklace and Pearl Heart Locket- I just love the vintage look!
i’d get the Dessert Shells by Bissinger’s
Oh My they have alot of awesome products!! I love the 16 spice set the bottles are adorable I would definately have to get the La Bella Cookbook and a spice set (4 piece) or maybe just go for the 16-piece set. They have so MANY things i would Love to get
This is just in time for my Birthday!! : )
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Chocolate. Duh.