CONGRATULATIONS TO Stacey at Tree, Root & Twig!!!
Thanks to all who commented, tweeted, facebooked and/or stumbled–you're all winners for having discovered Cambria Cove, right? (keep them in mind for future shopping!). BTW, I loved your stories about "favorite gifts" so much, I'll be blogging about it soon :).
During the Blog Hop a few weeks ago, I learned about a wonderful site that had eluded me prior: Cambria Cove. They wrote me to ask if I'd be interested in sharing their site with PENSIEVE readers (and Blog Hop hoppers). Though I didn't broadcast it then, I was traveling that week, so I wasn't able to investigate Cambria Cove until later.
Oh…my…word…it's the kind of shopping that sends me into HappySensoryOverload! The more I looked the more I liked and I noticed something: this ain't the bargain basement.
But, then I noticed something else: Cambria Cove wants to distinguish itself as a retailer that offers remarkable products that will never be found at the end of an aisle marked 75% off. Their offerings are artisan crafted; there's a story behind every item.
When you give or receive a gift from Cambria Cove, it's not only about the product itself, it's about memory, inspiration, thoughtfulness; it's gift-giving (or personal reward?? 🙂 ) that communicates value to the receiver.
In an economy when many are forced to evaluate every purchase, you have to know you're getting what you're paying for. Beginning with the way products are packaged and shipped, you'll find immediately care has been tended to your purchase.
To give me a taste of their products, Cambria Cove sent a beautiful box full of lovies for my kitchen or dining room: a colorful table runner, lime green napkins and four beaded napkin rings THAT I SWEAR YOU COULD WEAR AS BRACELETS! It's like Cambria Cove was a BFF of mine and they knew just what make me squeal :). We typically reserve cloth napkin use for special occasions, but now I find myself wanting to plan a special occasion around the napkin rings–how crazy is that?
Cambria Cove is a high-end retailer but there are products in most every price range; you can buy a darlin' set of "Fabulous Friends" notecards for $30 or if you have a lee-tle bit more to spend, this Mandarin Burst set of correspondence cards starting at $320 (yikes!). For forty bucks, I'm considering this personal stamper to replace my return address labels–two words: Dar. Ling!
But this is only the beginning; to see their full range of product and gift items, it's worth a few minutes of your time to check out Cambria Cove's site. If you like what you see (and I don't see how you won't!), I'll be giving away a $100 shopping spree to one lucky reader! To enter, after visiting their site, comment how you might spend $100 if you win (<— must be done to qualify for additional entries —>). Additional entries may be earned by:
- Tweeting this post/giveaway using this link: http://bit.ly/LD7bu Then comment the URL for your tweet.
- Sharing the above link with your Facebook friends then commenting the link to your page.
- Stumbling, Kirtsying or Digging this post {does it not seem like bloggers speak their own language?? Geez…!}
- Commenting about the favorite gift you've ever been given and why {<– I like this one…it's about you, not about me, and though the other requirements are a means to an end {{introducing Cambria Cove to a broader audience}} if you do one {or more} of those, I might just show favoritism to those who do this one. That's random, right??
- Entry deadline is 11:59 EST Tuesday, 8/25/09. Bloggers & non-bloggers are invited to enter!
Okay people, enough from me…time for YOU to giddy-up!!
I really like the Love Letter & Birthstone necklace! Very dainty & pretty – I’d get one w/ both my kids’ initials.
The most memorable gift I’ve been given was actually a series of gifts. When I was growing up, my Dad was in the Air Force, and as such, he was gone a lot to various places around the world. I always loved it when he’d return, because I’d have my Daddy back (duh) – but he also brought me a special gift.
When I was 4 years old, he started bringing me international dolls. They’re just inexpensive little dolls dressed in traditional costumes of the various countries, and I remember them all. The first one was a little doll, maybe 5 inches tall, from Germany. She has long blond braids, a green dress with a red apron, and a red kerchief on her head. She’s adorable – but I love her because my Daddy picked her out & brought her across half the world for me. 🙂
Tweeted! http://twitter.com/Jenidvm/status/3471552057
What a wonderful site! I love the birthstone initial necklaces.
My most memorable gift was a diamond necklace from my husband. I ooooohed and aaaahed over it in a jewelry store when we were waiting for a repair and then he gave it to me, months later, for Christmas. I was blown away.
It’s a beautiful simple design, but what makes it even more special is the fact that he surprised me with it. Totally surprised me.
Wow! I had so much fun looking through their website. If I won, I would have a terrible time deciding. I think I would spend it on some earrings and the personalized stamper or embosser. I love to write letters and would have fun putting a pretty monogram on them.
Thanks for the fun and the chance to win. Have a great weekend.
: ) Becky
OK…so I Tweeted, but I’m new to Tweeting and don’t know how to figure out the URL for my Tweet, but here’s what it said:
EverydayBecky I entered Robin’s giveaway. That would be a fun shopping spree: http://bit.ly/LD7bu
less than 5 seconds ago from web
Sorry, I’m a newbie. : )
My favorite gift:
When my husband and I were dating, he wasn’t sure if he would be able to love because of past hurts. After praying and struggling with the commitment he wanted to make, he wrote me a poem that said “If Love is…” and he listed all of the ways he felt about me. He ended the poem with “If Love is all of these and more, than I love you.”
He wrapped it up with a rose and a pair of diamond earrings and gave it to me as a Christmas gift. It was the first time he told me he loved me and I knew he meant it. One month later he proposed and has been loving me ever since.
He’s ex-military, in law enforcement now, tough guy. That expression of his love meant sooooo much to me. I’ll never forget it. (Actually have it framed in our room right now) : )
I would love to get the Claus Porto Deco Collection – Banho Body Wash and the Rozan Body Cream to go with it!!
I sent out a tweet here:
http://twitter.com/coloradomommy/statuses/3474774416
The favorite gift I was ever given was a Kieth Whitley CD with a song on it that has my name in it (and other sentimental things!) From my hubby of course!!
I didn’t have to look very far because the home page shows a beautiful pitcher (the confetti design) with matching glasses. I’d love it for entertaining. I also thought that their jewelry was beautiful and unique but I’m more of a practical shopper.
My favorite gift was from my husband. Shortly after my second child was born, I was overwhelmed and so my husband arranged a “day off” for me. He scheduled everything from a pedicure to haircut to facial. Then he met me for lunch and handed me an envelope with money – telling me to buy a new outfit for a date night with him in the evening. It was a the best gift because it was totally spontaneous/unexpected and and it met my physical and emotional needs at the time.
I would get the pink/gold journal, pink/gold business card holder, and the maroon paisley thank you notes (how CUTE!).
I would love the Graphic Image Leather/Paper Hardcover Journal – Lime/Gold. Very cute!
I stumbled-MommaStaciA
When I was little, my mom would randomly leave me 26 cents on days when I really needed a pick me up, a little support, or just to know someone was thinking of me.
Basically, it stood for “a penny for your thoughts, a quarter for the call, and all of your momma’s love.” It was a small gift, but it meant so much.
I totally see myself indulging in a couple of those truffle assortments! Chocolate, yum!
If I win (fingers crossed) I would spend the money on the Archive pocket watch locket necklace. Thanks for the fantastic giveaway!
THe most special gift (one of many) is when my oldest daughter came home one day with a painting she made of a field of flowers. It’s hanging in our entrance for everybody to see.
My tweet love:
http://twitter.com/justmalia/status/3471763549
I am swooning over the jewelry, especially the Archive Triple Heart Locket Necklace!
I love the Estrella Two Birds Charm in Sterling Silver. I have a beautiful anniversary bracelet, and this charm could be added to symbolize my husband and I! 🙂
Tweeted!
http://twitter.com/treerootandtwig/status/3485895827
My favorite gift was not something someone GAVE to me, rather something someone DID for me. A friend of mine knew it was one of my goals to learn to make freezer jam, so for my birthday, she showed up at my house with all the fixings (and even utensils and apparati!) needed to make strawberry freezer jam. It meant so much that she paid attention to a desire of mine, and that she valued it (and me) enought to give me her time and her knowledge. So, I guess it was something someone GAVE to me after all! 🙂
I love this
http://www.cambriacove.com/rejuvenate/bath-body-beauty/soaps-and-scrubs/gianna-rose-atelier-pear-soaps-with-porcelain-leaf-dish-set-of-4/24c25c29p134/index.pro
My mom gave me a Gianna Rose soap once and it was luscious!
I’d also go for the journals or note cards.
Thanks for entering me:)
I tweeted but not sure how to get the link for the exact tweet
http://twitter.com/adustyframe
lovely gifts. I like the desk accessories and the bath stuff.
Teresa
Beautiful things at this site…I’m going back to look some more!
My most memorable gift was when my very DH gave me gift certificate for LASIK surgery for my 40th birthday. Nothing like the gift of sight!
Hugs,
CathyT
oh i love the confetti pitcher! and the beaded napkin rings are adorable.
my favorite gift was given to us just days before Christmas 1999 when we found out a birthmother had chosen us to adopt her son.
Oh Robin! It’s a beautiful site! I might want one of the birthstone/initial neclace, or the silver mosiac candle-lighter, or the dessert for two set (what a cute idea!), and the confetti barware might just be my new obsession!
Thanks for this!
My favorite gift I’ve ever received is Boyd’s Bear.
Lee gave it to me after James was born.
While we were dating and through our marriage, he gave me a Boyd’s Bear figurine once in awhile.
After James was born, he gave me the one that is a mom, dad, and new bear;). It said Love makes a home but baby makes a family. I burst into tears. I never cried about a gift before, but that one was very special:)
Thanks for entering me:)
I love the letter necklaces and that address stamper rocks. That’s what I would get!
Thanks for the contest!
I have a dream of someday having amazing cases for everything in my life. So the pewter laptop sleeve, and maybe the cellphone case, or the patent converter case, oh my. Lovely.
Stumbled!
My favorite gift was for my birthday about ten years ago. After work, I came home to find my husband had taken off the afternoon, and had led my sons )8 and 5 at that time) in a project of planting a mailbox flower garden. They were so proud, and that gift of their time and attention was just absolutely the best.
This stuff is wonderful. I’ve never heard of this store and now want so many things! I think I’d have to choose the Lunares Gold Butterfly Long tray, though the confetti pitcher and tumblers are a close second!
The new arcadia floral glass is GORGEOUS! Wow, Robin, thanks for a chance at this! This is a great giveaway!
Also stumbled it!
http://twitter.com/amberrunsamuck/status/3513283704
The Mother Letter Project is the best gift ever in the history of all human kind ever. Amen.
I found a sterling silver charm and birthstone pendants for my wife to celebrate our two adopted children. Great site full of wonderful products. I like it that each product has a story. Thanks mucho – you just made my Christmas shopping a bit easier!
Lovely site! I love that address stamper – I always buy one when we get a new address. But I think I would go for the confetti appetizer plates or the confetti pitcher and tall glasses – so happy!
Stumbled!
Tweet http://twitter.com/MichelleSmiles/statuses/3513632859
I love the stitched floral boxed notecard set. I’m kind of obsessed with stationery. I also love the Fabulous Friends set.
A recent favorite gift (my birthday is tomorrow) is a set of 3 necklaces from a friend. She is very familiar with my love for Etsy and all things unique, so she took it one step further and made me my own custom necklaces. They are so cute and I love knowing I am the only one who will have them. So thoughtful.
And here’s my tweet.
http://twitter.com/asmanyasgiven/status/3514730077
I would choose the PSA Essentials Self-Inking Stamper and the ADMK Olivine Cluster Earrings. Thank you!
Tweeted!
http://twitter.com/simplyandreah/status/3517455018
My most favorite gift came from my husband after the birth of our first child. I had a near-death delivery and my son was born very early. I had to leave him in the NICU and I was distraught. My husband purchased a gold mother and child necklace for me to wear. I wore that necklace everyday for years. I still have it and love it although I don’t wear it often for fear that one of the children might yank on it and break it.
I think I just might have to buy the Deni Electric Ice Cream Maker. : )
I stumbled http://mel4him.stumbleupon.com/
A candle from here:
http://www.cambriacove.com/rejuvenate/home-d-cor/candles/24c30c31/index.cat?viewall=1
And a love letter necklace with birth stone.
Although, the honey pail and chopping block and spice rubs also look nice.
Cool store! I love the personalized self-inking stamper and the confetti glassware.
Okay, I spent way more time on that site than I should have, but finally settled on the Two-level Serving Tray
Just tweeted and Facebooked! Not sure if I needed to put in a different comment for each!
And my MOST favorite gift was from my hubby many years back. He gave me a ruby ring for valentines day. Now, you might think no big deal, but hubby is not much for giving gifts (and getting it right) What made this sooo special is because one day in passing I was looking at a jewelry add and commented how I liked a specific ring. NEVER would I have thought I’d get it. But the fact he actually listened and then went out and surprised me (which is sooo hard to do) was the BEST gift ever!
I would give the gift certificate to my mother, who inspires me. She worked hard all of her life. She has been a wonderful wife and mother. She has supported my father and I in everything we do. When she retired from the medical field after 30+ years, she became a care giver to her mother, Her mother-in-law and me. You see when I was in Grad school I was dianosed with Endometriosis. I had to go to the Dr. for appointments and surgeries. My mother was always there by my side to care for me and to listen. Afew years later she was also there for me when I was later diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. I need her help now more than ever. A lot of days I am in bed because of the pain. My mother is my cheerleader. With Fibromyalgia it is important to excerise even though I hurt. My Mom tells me shes proud of me for even the smallast amount of excersise that I do. She means the world to me. One of the most important things that she has taught me over the years is that it is better to give than to recieve. Since I cant work I am not able to give her much But I would love to give her this.
My favorite gift would have to be The cocker spaniel puppy, Copper that I got for christmas when I was 13. I had always wanted a cocker spaniel but my parents had never seemed to agree. The previous fall I did get a poodle mix. Oh how I loved her, she was so cute. Unforuately she only lived for four months. She came down with a disease while she was being nursed is what I was told. I was heartbroken. Chritmas Eve my father was acting very strange. Before we left for my Grandmother’s house. He called me to the bathroom sink and told me to wash my hands. I thought that was odd. (I new I could wash up for dinner at Grandmother’s) Then on the way over there we stopped to buy a newspaper when we had one delivered that morning. Buy the time we got to my grandmothers I was convinced that he was a very strange man. But I walked into my grandmothers house, my younger cousin screemed excidely and ran to the back bedroom. Ok by this point I knew something was going on either that or my entrire family were all very strange. My father walked me to the bedroom open the door to reveal the cutest coker spaniel puppy I ever saw. I was so over-whelmed I cryed. My father told me the reason I had to wash my hands was to get rid of the germs that could have been left by my other puppy that passed away. And the Newspaper well That was for Grandmothers house, My little puppy was not house trained. He also ended up living with grandmother for a couple of weeks while we made sure the germs were gone. This truely was the best present I ever recieved.
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