THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED
We’re taking a quick break from my loving lately series to do a giveaway today!!
As many of you know, I LOVE my personalized apron. Several months ago, I was in the market for a cute apron. With all the cooking I do, I definitely needed something to shield my clothes from all the batter and grease splatter! I searched high and low and finally found Love Elaine on Etsy. The owner of the store, Christen Barber, has the most adorable aprons and gifts on there. I immediately fell in love. On top of that, you could personalize it too! I’m ALL about personalization and branding Table for Two all over the place. Since my favorite color is purple, I went for the purple themed apron and it must’ve been fate or something but the personalization font MATCHED my blog logo font EXACTLY!
Christen is the sweetest person, ever, to work with. She is so flexible and SO nice. I even ordered a second apron from her! She helps you pick out the color of thread that would go best with your personalized item and she is very responsive with communication. The second apron I ordered from her had a snag in production and she returned me shipping costs because she felt bad it took me a bit longer to get mine. Her customer service skills are top notch and so are her skills – that’s what keeps me coming back!
If you haven’t seen her work, I highly suggest you go visit Love Elaine, now! You know, with my wedding coming up, I’m thinking now that some of her items (such as the tote bags or clutches) would be ADORABLE personalized bridesmaids gifts that you know they’ll use over and over again. Or, if you know of a bridal shower coming up, you could totally get it personalized with the bride’s new name, “Mrs. Smith” or their new monogram!!
Love Elaine offers handmade, practical luxury items in modern fabrics – perfect for gift giving or a special treat for yourself! Items include aprons, tote bags, home accessories and holiday decor, such as tree skirts and stockings. Love Elaine turns gift giving into an art form for those who want to stray from the registry, as our items want to be given as well as received for birthdays, new brides or holidays. Because, after all, who doesn’t love a handmade, well thought out gift? Love Elaine is truly Love, By Hand.
Christen started Love Elaine when she couldn’t find unique, special gifts to match her style and taste at big-box stores, Christen decided to take matters into her own hands – literally. In 2009, Christen started Love Elaine, a handmade shop that features unique aprons, totes, baby quilts and gifts in bright, modern fabrics. Christen is a self proclaimed “modern Martha” and spends her free time sewing, reading, baking and obsessing over the perfect gift for every occasion, all while working a full-time job in marketing. Fun fact about Christen: her fabric stash is worth more than her shoe collection, proving she doesn’t do anything half-way.
You guys are so lucky because Christen is giving ONE lucky Table for Two reader an apron AND a tea towel set (pictured above)! The winner will receive one (1) yellow and grey tiered apron and one (1) matching yellow and grey tea towel set. This is her most popular apron and color combination!! Personalization is not included but if you want it, you can purchase it for $7 for the apron and $5 for the tea towel!
If you don’t end up winning or are just too excited and want to get your own, Christen is offering Table for Two readers 15% off your purchase in her shop! It is not valid on custom orders but does include personalization on currently listed items. Use code TFT15 at checkout.
Here’s how to enter:
Mandatory entry: Leave a comment below and tell us what the first thing you’re going to cook in your new apron?
Extra entries (leave a comment saying that you did this):
“Like” Love Elaine on Facebook
Join Love Elaine’s email list via her website (scroll down in the right sidebar)
Follow Table for Two on Twitter
“Like” Table for Two on Facebook
Subscribe to Table for Two either via RSS feed or email subscription (and click the link in the email to activate)
Rules and restrictions: giveaway will run from 6:00AM EST, Tuesday, September 4, 2012 until 12:00PM EST, Friday, September 7, 2012. One (1) winner with valid entry will be chosen via random.org and be notified via email with instructions on how to claim prize. Open to U.S. residents, only.
Disclaimer: I was neither compensated or given anything for this giveaway. This is all 100% my own opinions and experience with this shop. I would not have accepted this giveaway for my blog if I didn’t see it fit for my readers. I sing high praises for the quality of work, craftsmanship, and customer service of Love Elaine!
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OMG I love those aprons. Beautiful. Most likely I’ll be making cookies in my new apron :)
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I’d make cookies! I’m a disaster with flour.
Love the apron! I would absolutely bake something :)
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That is the CUTEST apron, I probably would get it personalized for Take A Bite Out Of Boca if I won! and I would make my first fall dessert in the new apron. Something with pumpkin! and lots of cinnamon! :)
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I subscribe to Table for Two via email. I definitely will cook up some type of an Italian fest with a new apron!
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I would love to make apple bread for fall. Thanks for the giveaway.
The moment you shared the last pic I went to check out her Etsy page! Such cute options. What would I make?? Uhmmm something with apples? :) Maybe some caramel too.
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If I win an apron the first thing I’ll make is a clam chowder. :)
I think I would bake a cake in my new apron if I won!
This time of year it would be Football Appetizers! Getting ready for the big game on Saturday!
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These are adorable! And Julie, YOU are adorable!! :)
So that’s where you got your apron from. Love Elaine’s inventory has so many cute things!
I need a new apron! Thanks for the giveaway! I would bake something with pumpkin =).
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I’ve never made a roast chicken (I KNOW!) and I’ve been dying to try it. That will be what I make!
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Great giveaway! Of course the first thing I will cook in my new will be the next recipe I get from Table for Two! I love to cook and anything that has to do with cooking! I have been needing an apron too! Super cute stuff! Thanks for the fun you guys!
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These aprons are adorable! I would love to make a fresh batch of cookies sporting this cute apron! :)
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Oh my gosh, those are stinkin’ cute! Definitely would be useful in baking some cookies since I (always!) end up getting flour everywhere. I’m not the cleanest baker :)
I love these aprons! I would cook my spaghetti sauce first!
I love that apron, too cute! I love baking so I would most likely bake some healthy vegan muffins or cookies, of course!
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I’m going to bake my oatmeal chocolate chip cookies!!
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The first thing I would make in that adorable apron would be cupcakes.
I’ll bake up some sweets for my coworkers!
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those are adorable!!! the first thing i would cook with my new apron would be baking fall goodies like pumpkin bread!!!!
The first thing I will cook in the new apron are my kids’ favorite Cheesecake and Chocolate Muffins. These are a special treat that we make on holidays and birthdays.
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I will very likely be making cookies.
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Definitely cookies – as I get flour everywhere!
I will be making pot roast.
Such a cute apron! I am in the market for one also, but I can’t seem to find that perfect one.
I am definitely in the mood for fall so would love to make some pumpkin spice cupcakes! :)
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She has such cute stuff…and I love aprons have a couple and would love more :-) thanks for sharing.
I would make my husband’s favorite meal, tacos! I’ve liked Table for Two on facebook!
i’ll probably make something in my crock-pot – you know how obsessed with it i am becoming! =) fun giveaway!
Oh, I can just see myself standing in my new beatiful apron making a coffee cake for my family!
The first thing I would do is make cookies or cupcakes with my kids.
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This is sooooo cute, I am so going to peruse her site when I am done here. What a great giveaway, thank you::).
I will be baking something delicious, a lemon loaf perhaps, in my new apron!
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First thing I would cook in my new apron is pot roast! It’s my fave comfort food!
Dude, the apron is SUPERCUTE! I’m so glad you’re doing this giveaway because I usually don’t wear an apron while cooking and all my shirts are getting ruined!
The first thing I’d cook with this is possibly some deep fried shrimp or something since I can afford to get some oil splatters on my apron :)
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I follow you on Facebook and I would make my new Skinny Dinner Starter in a cute apron like this and I would also wear it during my t.v. cooking segments. LOVE!
The first thing I am going to cook in my new apron is your bang bang chicken… it’s one of my faves but pan frying is a little messy ;)
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Something good and messy! :)
I would definitely make a strawberry cheesecake.
Yesterday I sent my oldest son off to college, along with him went my husband and my youngest son. When we made the decision for the three of them to go it sounded like a good idea at the time but I miss them all terribly and unfortunately I could not go for health reasons. If I won the apron I would make them one of their favorite meals “Grandpa Perry’s Tacos.” My father passed away a few years ago so making it is one of my ways of keeping his memory alive and it was our favorite meal as kids and my kids love it too! It is also the last meal my oldest requested before he left for college :)
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cupcakes!
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Her items are lovely! I would make some monster cookies….
I would make pie crusts to place in the freezer for later uses.
Definitely a pie!
CUTEST aprons EVER!!!! Completely in LOVE! I would bake….. chocolate chips cookies :)
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GF Muffins for my kiddos and I…and probably a big batch of chili now that fall is approaching :-)
The first thing I would make is some pizza dough! I always get flour all over the place!
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I`m going to bake some cookies because a new apron will make me as happy as eating cookies!
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I need a gorgeous new apron to whip up a batch of cookie dough. There is NO cookie dough in my freezer, and I’m 9 months pregnant, it’s almost an emergency!
The first thing I am going to bake in my apron is a batch of brownies from scratch. I will probably be baking some chicken, brown rice, and mixed veggies.
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Hey Julie, after asking you about the recipe for the “Bali Malki”? I started follwing your blog by email and would LOVE to win a pretty apron!
If I have this new apron, the first thing I want to bake in it is a Apple Crumble Cheesecake! The fall season and double comfort in one dessert!
That apron is so adorable!! The first thing I’d make wearing it is probably a batch of cookies :) You can never go wrong with cookies!
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The first thing I will make with this cute apron on is cookies!
First thing I would bake is a pizza actually! I have been craving the Calif. Kitchen Meat Lovers pizza (my version of it) and would love to work that pizza dough with this apron! its so cute!
I would back some delicious chocolate chocolate chip cookies.
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I would definitely make your garlic pasta. My husband thinks that I added crack to it – it’s THAT good. :)
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First thing I would make…hmm..have you seen Pinterest lately! Its blowing up with amazing Fall recipes..I would make them all! :D
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I would make my mothers old fashioned meat loaf recipe. She used to always wear an apron when cooking. Thanks.
I follow you on Facebook and read your blog :)…. Considering fall is coming, I would make some pumpkin muffins in my new apron!
I follow you on Facebook! And I will be making a Coca Cola cake with a new apron!
I would probably bake up a batch of cookies while wearing it! :)
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Totally would make some pumpkin muffins or bread in the new apron! it’s so cute!!
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Oh I just got my first apron a few weeks ago and now I’m wondering why I never had one before! So I want more! I would make cookies in my new apron!
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Those aprons are so cute! And I really really need. To bake muffins :-)
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i’d cook noodles with shrimp
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What a PRETTY apron!! The grey and yellow color combination is so pretty!! :-) If I won, I think that I’d make up a batch of Chubby Hubby cookies! :-)
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