If you’re a bride in West Texas, you’re going to want to attend this event!  Dozens of the best vendors for locations, catering, cakes, invitations, photography, and much more will all be at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center on Sunday, August 1st.  There will be over $10,000 in prizes and gift certificates given away.  Tickets are $5 at the door, and proceeds benefit Meals on Wheels.  Come see us!

Bridal Service Associates Bridal Show

Sunday, August 1, 2010

1-4 o’clock

Lubbock Memorial Civic Center

Congratulations to our two winners from Week 3 of the “Find and Spread the Love” Scavenger Hunt:

1. Elaine G.

2. Kelly L.

(we’ll be contacting you soon with your gift card information!)

It’s pretty much what it sounds like- a scavenger hunt… and there’s two ways to win-by either “finding” or “spreading” the love of the products on our website!
For the first option, all you have to do is answer 5 questions correctly by browsing through our online store to find the correct answer.  Once complete, if your answers are correct, you will automatically be entered to win a $25 gift card for that week’s drawing!  This is the last week to enter, so don’t miss your chance!

Too much trouble?  Not enough time to answer the questions?  Ok, ok, we have a solution for that too…

Instead of “finding” the love, you can “spread” the love to your family and friends!  Simply invite your family, friends, co-workers, dog trainers, babysitters, delivery men and beauticians (or anyone else, you get the idea) to come to our website, take the Scavenger Hunt challenge, and enter YOUR first and last name in the “Referred by” portion of their contact information.  For every entry referred by you, you have a chance to win a $25 gift card too!

So… 2 gift cards left.  You can enter to play both ways and double your chances!

Good luck… here’s hoping you find plenty of things you love(and don’t forget to keep checking back with us- we’re adding new products every week)!

Week 4:  February 21- 27th

Click Here to Take the Find the Love Challenge

Want to send a link to your friends via email?  You can write your own clever email or simply copy and paste the following sample and link into your own email:

Dear Friend,

I’ve found a new website that I’d LOVE to share with you- Calligraphy Etc.!  They have fun gifts and stationery products (and will have invitations and announcements online soon too)!  They’re hosting a “Find and Spread the Love” Scavenger Hunt, and we both have a chance to win if you check it out!  All you have to do is open a window with the website:

www.calligraphyetc.com/store

then

Take the Find the Love Challenge

and when you complete the 5 questions, put MY FIRST AND LAST NAME in the “Referred by” text box!  If you get the questions correct, you’re entered to win a $25 gift card, and just by listing me as a referring friend, I get entered to win a prize too!  The questions are easy, so it’s a no-brainer (and we won’t be signing up for any spam mail)!

Thanks, friend!

Love,

You (insert your own name here of course)

Congratulations to our two winners from Week 2 of the “Find and Spread the Love” Scavenger Hunt:

1. Katie G.

2. Carlie J.

(we’ll be contacting you soon with your gift card information!)

It’s pretty much what it sounds like- a scavenger hunt… and there’s two ways to win-by either “finding” or “spreading” the love of the products on our website!
For the first option, all you have to do is answer 5 questions correctly by browsing through our online store to find the correct answer.  Once complete, if your answers are correct, you will automatically be entered to win a $25 gift card for that week’s drawing!  Every week will have new questions(and a new chance to win), so you can keep coming back to try your luck again!

Too much trouble?  Not enough time to answer the questions?  Ok, ok, we have a solution for that too…

Instead of “finding” the love, you can “spread” the love to your family and friends!  Simply invite your family, friends, co-workers, dog trainers, babysitters, delivery men and beauticians (or anyone else, you get the idea) to come to our website, take the Scavenger Hunt challenge, and enter YOUR first and last name in the “Referred by” portion of their contact information.  For every entry referred by you, you have a chance to win a $25 gift card too!

So… 2 gift cards every week, from now until the end of February.  You can enter to play both ways and double your chances!

Good luck… here’s hoping you find plenty of things you love(and don’t forget to keep checking back with us- we’re adding new products every week)!

Week 2:  February 6- 13th

Week 3:  February 14-20th

Week 4:  February 21- 27th

Click Here to Take the Find the Love Challenge

Want to send a link to your friends via email?  You can write your own clever email or simply copy and paste the following sample and link into your own email:

Dear Friend,

I’ve found a new website that I’d LOVE to share with you- Calligraphy Etc.!  They have fun gifts and stationery products (and will have invitations and announcements online soon too)!  They’re hosting a “Find and Spread the Love” Scavenger Hunt, and we both have a chance to win if you check it out!  All you have to do is open a window with the website:

www.calligraphyetc.com/store

then

Take the Find the Love Challenge

and when you complete the 5 questions, put MY FIRST AND LAST NAME in the “Referred by” text box!  If you get the questions correct, you’re entered to win a $25 gift card, and just by listing me as a referring friend, I get entered to win a prize too!  The questions are easy, so it’s a no-brainer (and we won’t be signing up for any spam mail)!

Thanks, friend!

Love,

You (insert your own name here of course)

1. Ken P.

2. Morie M.

(we’ll be contacting you soon with your gift card information!)

If you didn’t win this week, don’t fret, you still have 3 weeks to play!  It’s not too late!

It’s pretty much what it sounds like- a scavenger hunt… and there’s two ways to win-by either “finding” or “spreading” the love of the products on our website!
For the first option, all you have to do is answer 5 questions correctly by browsing through our online store to find the correct answer.  Once complete, if your answers are correct, you will automatically be entered to win a $25 gift card for that week’s drawing!  Every week will have new questions(and a new chance to win), so you can keep coming back to try your luck again!

Too much trouble?  Not enough time to answer the questions?  Ok, ok, we have a solution for that too…

Instead of “finding” the love, you can “spread” the love to your family and friends!  Simply invite your family, friends, co-workers, dog trainers, babysitters, delivery men and beauticians (or anyone else, you get the idea) to come to our website, take the Scavenger Hunt challenge, and enter YOUR first and last name in the “Referred by” portion of their contact information.  For every entry referred by you, you have a chance to win a $25 gift card too!

So… 2 gift cards every week, from now until the end of February.  You can enter to play both ways and double your chances!

Good luck… here’s hoping you find plenty of things you love(and don’t forget to keep checking back with us- we’re adding new products every week)!

Week 2:  February 6- 13th

Week 3:  February 14-20th

Week 4:  February 21- 27th

Click here to begin the Scavenger Hunt

Want to send a link to your friends via email?  You can write your own clever email or simply copy and paste the following sample and link into your own email:

Dear Friend,

I’ve found a new website that I’d LOVE to share with you- Calligraphy Etc.!  They have fun gifts and stationery products (and will have invitations and announcements online soon too)!  They’re hosting a “Find and Spread the Love” Scavenger Hunt, and we both have a chance to win if you check it out!  All you have to do is open a window with the website:

www.calligraphyetc.com/store

then

Take the Find the Love Challenge

and when you complete the 5 questions, put MY FIRST AND LAST NAME in the “Referred by” text box!  If you get the questions correct, you’re entered to win a $25 gift card, and just by listing me as a referring friend, I get entered to win a prize too!  The questions are easy, so it’s a no-brainer (and we won’t be signing up for any spam mail)!

Thanks, friend!

Love,

You (insert your own name here of course)

It’s pretty much what it sounds like- a scavenger hunt… and there’s two ways to win-by either “finding” or “spreading” the love of the products on our website!
For the first option, all you have to do is answer 5 questions correctly by browsing through our online store to find the correct answer.  Once complete, if your answers are correct, you will automatically be entered to win a $25 gift card for that week’s drawing!  Every week will have new questions(and a new chance to win), so you can keep coming back to try your luck again!

Too much trouble?  Not enough time to answer the questions?  Ok, ok, we have a solution for that too…

Instead of “finding” the love, you can “spread” the love to your family and friends!  Simply invite your family, friends, co-workers, dog trainers, babysitters, delivery men and beauticians (or anyone else, you get the idea) to come to our website, take the Scavenger Hunt challenge, and enter YOUR first and last name in the “Referred by” portion of their contact information.  For every entry referred by you, you have a chance to win a $25 gift card too!

So… 2 gift cards every week, from now until the end of February.  You can enter to play both ways and double your chances!

Good luck… here’s hoping you find plenty of things you love(and don’t forget to keep checking back with us- we’re adding new products every week)!

Week 1:  January 28- February 6th

Week 2:  February 6- 13th

Week 3:  February 14-20th

Week 4:  February 21- 27th

Click here to begin the Scavenger Hunt

Want to send a link to your friends via email?  You can write your own clever email or simply copy and paste the following sample and link into your own email:

Dear Friend,

I’ve found a new website that I’d LOVE to share with you- Calligraphy Etc.!  They have fun gifts and stationery products (and will have invitations and announcements online soon too)!  They’re hosting a “Find and Spread the Love” Scavenger Hunt, and we both have a chance to win if you check it out!  All you have to do is open a window with the website:

www.calligraphyetc.com/store

then

Take the Scavenger Hunt Challenge

and when you complete the 5 questions, put MY FIRST AND LAST NAME in the “Referred by” text box!  If you get the questions correct, you’re entered to win a $25 gift card, and just by listing me as a referring friend, I get entered to win a prize too!  The questions are easy, so it’s a no-brainer (and we won’t be signing up for any spam mail)!

Thanks, friend!

Love,

You (insert your own name here of course)

We have football-themed invitations, football field tablecloths, inflatable drink coolers, popcorn bags, penalty flags,  bad call bricks to liven up your party atmosphere!  We also have adorable football chip/dip sets and football platters for serving up the burgers or appetizers!

If you’re planning a party for the Big Game, below are a few favorite recipes that you might want to give a try:

Chicken strips (with Honey Mustard or Polynesian dipping sauce)

Tasty sliders (mini burgers)

Lone Star Rub Drumsticks (LOVE this one)

2 t. kosher salt

1 1/2 t. pure chile powder

1 1/2 t. dried chopped onion

3/4 t. garlic salt

1/2 t. paprika

1/2 t. dried marjoram

1/4 t. ground cumin

1/2 t. fresh ground pepper

1/8 t. ground cinnamon

8 chicken drumsticks

Mix ingredients in a small bowl.  Rub mixture under and on top of the chicken skin.  Grill on medium-low heat, turning frequently (every 5 minutes or so)

Enjoy, and Happy football (or commercial) watching!

Finding all of these new treasures was hard work- scouring at least 24 floors of booths, spread across three different buildings, which meant there was a LOT of escalators involved…  Taking the elevator is almost impossible with the floods of people that go to this market, and the stairs would have just about killed me, so instead, “it’s off to the escalator… again”!  Also, if you’ve ever been to Atlanta and gotten off the Marta at the Peachtree stop, you’ll also think of the SUPER tall escalator that comes to mind for me.  I’ve never seen one so big, and the first time I rode on it, I had to keep my eyes directly in front of me (not looking at the top or bottom) in order to not get nauseated.  It’s really crazy.

You’re not really supposed to take pics in the mart, so I don’t have a lot of photos to share, but I did take a few.  The “chandelier” has nothing to do with anything, but it was in one of the showrooms, and I thought it was just a fantastic display (and very creative)!

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