"A Vintage Valentine" This Fridays Shopping Theme

Dear Sweet Friends,

Valentine’s Day evokes thoughts of nostalgia and romance. Memories tied together with faded ribbons and trimmed with antique laces, telling of first romances long ago past, loving grandparents holding hands, and loves that have endured across long years and distances.Romantic memories stirred by your great-grandmother’s secret love letters, bound carefully by silk ribbons and bows, and tucked into a hat box stored in the back of a closet shelf. Stacks of vintage postcards, with words of love gracefully written across the back and faded images of another time. They speak of long-ago romance and promises that would be kept for many years to come.

A vintage handkerchief, hand-embroidered with tiny hearts and delicate flowers, tucked into the corner of a handbag or decorating the top of a night stand, adds a touch of romance to your everyday life. You were never sure where it come from, except that it belonged to someone who treasured this delicate souvenir of her love. Lifting the lid of an antique dresser box, a silver locket, still hanging from its antique chain, which once kept those loved dearest, close to heart.

Faded photographs placed in vintage frames upon an antique bookshelf, that tell of romance and happy times. The stories of lives built together fill the pages of a vintage photo album, now gracing your coffee table. You pick it up and slowly flip through, remembering the faces you used to know, and imagining stories about the ones you don’t recognize.

Beautiful vintage boxes for candy and romantic treasures, decorated with old-fashioned fabrics, handmade lace and satin ribbons, perfect for storing your favorite Valentine memories that your children and grandchildren will treasure for years to come.

Add a touch of romance to your home or gift giving this Valentines Day.
I thought I would post this early, so you all can put it on your Calendars. It is going to be a Great Shopping Day here at Coeur d'Alene and with all the other Boutiques at Make Mine Pink.

Have a Great week Friends!!
Huggs, Nancy
www.coeurdalenegifts.com

A Valentine’s Giveaway

Good Afternoon Sweet friends!

I just visited my friend Kathy's Blog ~ She is having a wonderful Valentines Day Give away! Kathy is always doing something Very Special for others, finding the most Unique things for all of us, and Sharing! Thanks Kathy!

So hop on over to Kathy's Blog and pay a visit, sign up for this Great Give~Away from the Artist Ashley Brooke. Most of all Have FUN!!
http://creativehomeexpressions.blogspot.com

A Valentine’s Giveaway

I have a wonderful giveaway for you that is Valentine’s Day themed and even has a nod to home decor!

I came across a wonderful website this past week, Ashley Brooke Designs. I was thrilled when Ashley offered these very cool Valentine’s Day cards as a giveaway! I love these! I love the Valentine’s Day design and the hint of home decor with the desk set-up {don’t you wish this was your home office?}.

Let’s take a stroll through some of Ashley’s designs. How cute are these baby themed items!


When I do eventually move, I’d like to get these cards. Since we are looking to down-size, it kind of plays on the “empty nest” theme.

Christmas is over, but don’t these invitations make you want to plan your 2010 Christmas party now?

Ashley does custom designs and you can order some of her prepared cards and get them personalized. Here are some pictures of Ashley’s custom work and if you get a chance, click through her website to her blog and check out even more examples!


Ashley even lays out the steps for you on her website, from receiving your order to completion. Here’s Ashley at work on a design.

One of Ashley’s Thank You card designs!
I hope you enjoy your visit!

Huggs, Nancy
www.coeurdalenegifts.com

"Amour Valentine Swap"

I am really all jazzed up about 2010 and this fresh New decade we are in, how about you??
To start things off for me I entered a "Amour Valentine Swap" that Cathy from Treasured-heirlooms and Elegance & Whimsy is hosting. If you are interested, please visit Cathy's blog at www.treasured-heirlooms.blogspot.com
Here are the Details:
Here's how the swap will work. Easy, Peezy, Fun

1. Grab the "Amour Valentine Swap" image and place it on your blog sidebar linking it back to my blog (treasured-heirlooms.blogspot.com).

2. Post on your blog about the swap and encourage friends to join in.

3. If you would like to participate, email me at this email address: atreasuredheirloom@comcast.net ~
Subject line: Valentine Swap ~ with the following information.

a. Your name and home address
b. Your Email address (where I can contact you with your swap partner)
c. Your blog URL
d. Your choice of what color you would like your "Amour" swap box.
e. Choose one of the following:
*Shades of Pink
*Shades of Red
*Pastels
*Shades of White
*Any color is fine

4. Would you mind shipping outside of U.S. if necessary?

HERE ARE THE SWAP RULES:

1. You will need to purchase a LARGE (appx. 8"wx6"h±), heart-shaped, cardboard box from your local craft store (Michaels, A.C. Moore, Hobby Lobby.) I heard from Cathy today(01~02~2010) and a Round or Square box with these dimensions would be OK too.

2. Be sure your box has plenty of room to fill up with "Love Treasures".

3. Email and introduce yourself to your blog partner.

4. Create your "Amour box" with your imagination and your own particular style. It doesn't necessarily have to be a Valentine theme, but it has to be pretty and it has to be made with the color choice of your partner.

5. GENEROUSLY fill your "Amour Box" with lots of treasures from your heart. Most of you have participated in many swaps over the years so you already know what to put in the box. If this is your first time, email me for suggestions on filling up your "Amour Box". If you have something that doesn't fit in the box, wrap it pretty and send it along with your package.

6. Beautifully wrap your creation before packing so your Partner will be able to take lots of pretty photos once she opens the outside box.

7. Take lots and lots of photos for our reveal day, Sunday, February 14th.

8. You have three weeks to create and mail your "Amour" box. Make sure your package arrives to your swap partner NO LATER THAN, February 5th so she can enjoy it for awhile before Valentine's Day arrives.

On Sunday, February 14th, Valentine's Day, post all your photos and the name of your swap partner.

I will have a list here of all the participating blogs.

ARE YOU IN?
GREAT...
SPREAD THE WORD
AND LET'S GET SWAPPING KIDS!

I will be filling up Coeur d'Alene this week with Romantic treasures so please stop by!
TTFN, Nancy
www.coeurdalenegifts.com

"The Candy Jar" at Coeur d'Alene

"The Candy Jar" at Coeur d'Alene

I just Love this product! And apparently you do too! I have just been so happy carrying the

full line of Candylights here at Coeur d'Alene. Since the response during our 4 month

Grand Opening Promotional Pricing program has been so well received, I just couldn't stop on 12/31/2009.

I wanted to do more for you!
So here my Sweet Friends is the Program for 2010:

1.) If you purchased Candy Lights of any type, any number in 2009, You will be purchasing them in 2010 at the same Promotional Price as in 2009. You will be sent a code to use at checkout.

Starting January 1, 2010

All Prices of Candy Lights will resume back to MSRP prices.

All customers can become members of "The Candy Jar"!

For Candy Light Bulb Purchases:

Beginning Jan. 1, 2010 when you buy 5 of any type bulb(can be in accumulative orders), you will receive the 6th bulb FREE! After you have received your first 6, then you will repeat your buying process again to receive another 6th bulb FREE, and etc., for 2010.

For Candy Light Strand Purchases:

Beginning January 1, 2010, Purchase 9 Light Strands of any type (can be in accumulative Orders), you are eligible to receive your 10th Light Strand of any type FREE. After you have received your first 10, then you will repeat your buying process again to receive another 10th Light Strand Free, and etc.

You can also find all of this information on the Home Page of Coeur d'Alene.
www.coeurdalenegifts.com

If you have any Questions?, Please Contact me!

Happy New Year!!!!

Fondly, Nancy
www.coeurdalenegifts.com

Ho, Ho. Ho Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas all My Sweet Friends Near & Far~
I Hope all your tasks are finished, and you are enjoying this well deserved day! Are your homes all a Sparkle? That's one thing I love about the Look of the Holidays, all the Twinkle. I did all the decorations this year in the the MI house in French Pink. I like it. I wanted something soft and warm for the cold snowy Holidays. I will share some pics with you soon. A few Notes for all of you here, the 'joyeux Noel' area will remain on sale until Dec. 31. Then all will be packed up and donated to our local Women's Shelter. The *Candylight* Promotional Sale will end on Dec. 31 as well. However I will have a Big Announcement next week for all of you that have purchased *Candylights* since we started selling them. So if you haven't purchased yet, you may just want to!
Here's wishing you all a very safe and Blessed Holiday!! Big Huggs,
Nancy & Friends
www.coeurdalenegifts.com

Holiday Wrap Up at Coeur d"Alene

Good Afternoon Sweet Friends,

12 more days til Christmas and 23 more days to a New Year. Amazing how so much can be packed into one small week.
This Fridays Make Mine Pink Shopping Event brings us to a close for 2009 as we celebrate "Last minute Gifts" I hope you will be able to find the time to join us in this fun shopping event. Here at Coeur d'Alene we are on Priority Shipping mode to bring you your treasures in a timely manner through the Holiday Rush. We will continue right through the Holiday Season to be right here for you, and I so enjoy each and every message I receive from all of you.
As we get ready for the New Year you will find many changes here, and if you had your eye on something and it is not where you saw it last, contact me. If it hasn't sold I may have moved it. I am really fussy about having nice fresh merchandise and making room for new Treasures.
Our "joyeux Noel" area is currently where I am listing all year~end merchandise, and the items are marked down 50%. I have been adding daily, so check back as you can. We are here to give you a wonderful Shopping experience, any questions, never hesitate to ask. I am off to a Holiday Party with the Chamber of Commerce I belong to, but remember tomorrow is Whimsical Wednesday and I hope to see you there!
Huggs, Nancy
www.coeurdalenegifts.com

It's All About Christmas at Make Mine Pink! Join Us

Please join us for It's all about Christmas
at the Make Mine Pink Friday Shopping Event.

Please join us for shopping with a twist on Friday December 4, 2009 as we present "It's all about Christmas"
http://www.makeminepink.com/pink-friday

Christmas is all about family, friends, church and community. Seeing loved ones who live far away and reconnecting with those who are nearby, but we don't see as often as we wish we could. It's about caring for those who are alone at this time of year and inviting them to be part of our families too. Working with our communities to bring Christmas cheer to those in need, is such a special part of our Christmas tradition.

Christmas is about time spent sitting around the fire, enjoying the warmth of the season. It is hot cocoa or our favorite tea, sipped from our favorite vintage holiday cups. Working on new stitching projects for someone we love, while telling stories from the past year and our hopes for the year to come. We're thankful for those we will share it with.

It's about planning cookie swaps and holiday menus. Yankee swaps and prizes that bring a little extra element of excitement to young and old alike. Christmas is about searching for gifts that we're sure everyone on our Christmas list will love. We're filled with excitement when we find that perfect item for someone on our list, and we feel a little giddy at the thought of them opening our gift on Christmas morning. The Ultimate gift for someone special is no longer elusive. With a love of repurposed and well loved gifts from the past, our choices become easier and more personal; our treasure hunt memorable.

Under the sparkling lights of the Christmas tree shines gift wrap that's almost as pretty as the gifts inside. Some gifts are wrapped in vintage linens and held closed by a vintage rhinestone brooch. Others are tied with velvet ribbons and big bows. Each gift bears a handmade gift tag, twinkling with glitter and the name of someone you love. The sense of anticipation we feel looking at those Christmas treasures is almost as exciting as watching the gifts being opened.

Christmas is all about sharing the blessings of the season with family and friends and believing that everything about the Christmas season is magical.

Looking forward to seeing all of you there!!
Huggs,
Nancy www.coeurdalenegifts.com