Friday, February 18, 2011

Mo' Mecca, No Problems.

About two weeks ago i got an email from a HomeGoods representative saying they would like to offer me a small token of thanks for supporting HomeGoods this year.  Well, support HG i do-it is my mecca after all- so i hesitantly gave them my home address, and wrote that i hope they aren't a creepy stalker.

When i didn't receive anything, i chalked it up to creepy stalker status.  Crap, but what can i do about it?  Thankfully, a Valentine's miracle occurred and this came in the mail from the fantastic folks at HomeGoods.




What a sweet card!  And what a pretty gift card!  I was not expecting this kind of token of appreciation....

I plucked off the gift card and flipped it over to see if there was a number to call to get the amount, not noticing what was written in its place....

Holy flippin' moly!  That's craziness!

I had seen this wonderful flowerpot that i wanted, but it was a definite want, not need.  You know how things go at mecca-you snooze, you lose-but it was there when i went back!  Hurrah!  Now i'll get warm HomeGoods fuzzies when i set it outside every spring.  Isn't it gorgeous?!? And i still have some gift cash left over for something else.




S jokingly asks me if we are making money yet on the blog-he's a very practical sort of guy who doesn't completely get blogging.  This time when he asked, I said no, no money...but we are definitely seeing some perks!  Thank you, HomeGoods, for being aware of me and this blog.  I truly, truly appreciate it!

Anybody else give in to a recent want, not need?  How about the money making part of it all...?

20 comments:

Reunion Committee said...

SWEEET! I love the flower pot! So you!
~Tana

Carolynn said...

Yeah! Home Goods gift card!!! That pot is soooo cool!

Debbiedoos said...

That is awesome! I love the flower pot and the pretty cheery colors. Have a great weekend. XO

Bonnie@Creative Decorating said...

How cool was that???? Love the flower pot! Makes me ready for spring!

Linda @ A La Carte said...

Cute Cute Cute flower pot! I am so jazzed for you and a gift card from HomeGoods!! I don't make any money on my blog, lol, but I have found some good perks from blogging. Not to mention new friends! :)

Devonay said...

Cool gift! I just received my tax check today and I will soon be visiting the Silhouette site because I want one. However, I feel that I also NEED it! I'm chalking it up as a business expense... for blog and etsy, right? ;)
Hey!! Stop by my blog!!! There's an interesting post from yesterday with your name ALL over it!!

Lisa said...

nice perk! And I love the pot...so springy!

Jenn @ Peas and Crayons said...

That is so wonderful! Congrats! =)

xoXOxo
Jenn @ Peas & Crayons

Unknown said...

LOVE the colors! I was just lamenting that February is the month without color around here! I need something bright to make me smile!

Anne Maskell said...

Congratulations! That is awesome!

Brandi said...

I love the pot you chose! Home Goods Rocks!

Anne said...

I love me some Home Goods!!! It's also my go to place if I just feel like walking around and getting ideas...of course, I can never leave without buying at least one item!

Kim Franklin said...

I love it when little random gifts show up on my doorstep, its always a nice change. And even better if you have some extra money to get something you have been wanting and not needing. Blogging for sure has lots of perks, and they are not always money related, but for sure awesome indeed.

-Much love, Kim and Mr. Gnome

Decor To Adore said...

That is an amazing thank you Countess of the Cape! :)

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Little Yellow Bungalow said...

Hey! I just wanted to say a belated thank you for the award you gave my blog. Sorry about the delayed response. I tried posting a comment here last week, but I don't think it went through. Thanks again. Love your blog!

Karie said...

Wow! That is a great surprise. And the pot is darling. Love it! Nope, haven't made any money, and I don't think I have had any perks. But, I am met some fantastic people. Like you! Have a great day. Karie

KimMalk said...

Wow - that is so cool. It's smart of Home Goods to take notice of us lil ol' blogs.

Oona Johnson said...

That's so great! I'm not surprised they've notice you - you are pretty awesome!

I love the flowerpot - super-pretty colors.

Anonymous said...

Man! I am super jealous. That's awesome!

raveninthewolfden said...

Oh wow! that looks fabulous. what a great idea



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