The Dandelion Patch

Entries continue to come in for our "Where in the world is the 'Patch' contest?! This entry comes from our friend Katherine, who snapped this pic of her daughter on Rodeo Drive. No doubt, they were heading to get a great spot to view the Red Carpet action for this weekend's Prime Time Emmy's!

Send us a picture of you on vacation with a bag from The Dandelion Patch and you'll receive a Vera Bradley tote for FREE!

Labels: "Summer Contest", "Vera Bradley", "Vera Bradley" "Where in the world is 'the Patch"

The latest entry into our "Where in the world is the 'Patch'? contest comes from Jennifer and Charlie. Jennifer and Charlie were engaged 18 years ago at Niagra Falls, and they wanted to share this special place with their daughters Jessica and Christina, who are pictured above.

Time is running out! Send us a picture of you on vacation holding a bag from The Dandelion Patch, and we'll give you a Vera Bradley tote for FREE!

Labels: "Summer Contest", "Vera Bradley" "Where in the world is 'the Patch", "Where in the world is the Patch going this summer"

Today's "Where in the world is the Patch?" entry comes from Andrea. Andrea traveled this summer to Italy, and visited the ancient ruins of the city of Pompeii. See that mountain behind Andrea? That's Mount Vesuvius and in 79 AD it erupted for 2 days. This catastrophic eruption buried the city of Pompeii in 12 - 18 feet of volcanic ash and pumice. The city was lost for nearly 1600 years when it was accidentally discovered in 1592.

Today, Pompeii is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Italy, drawing more than 2.5 million visitors each year.

There is still a few hours left to enter our summer contest! Send us a picture of you on vacation holding a bag from The Dandelion Patch, and you'll receive a Vera Bradley tote for FREE!

Labels: "Summer Contest", "Vera Bradley", "Where in the world is the Patch going this summer"

This is a great offer for brides-to-be. When you purchase 75 or more personalized pieces of wedding stationary, we'll add 25 free to each individual item you purchase. This includes invitations, response cards, informals and more!

This offer is good from August 6, 2010 through November 1, 2010.

This offer applies to item orders from William Arthur Weddings Volume 1 and 2 (Albums 62 and 66) and Vera Wang On Weddings (Album 69). To qualify, you must purchase 75 pieces; 25 free will be added to minimum of 75 pieces purchased (for a total of 100 or more pieces). Envelope only and custom orders do not apply. Separate orders may not be combined for promotional savings.

Labels: "Summer Sale", Vera Wang

Well, the latest entry to "Where in the world is the 'Patch?" comes from Jackie who traveled to Las Vegas on vacation with 'the Patch.' From the looks of things, Jackie and 'the Patch' are high rollers!



There is still time to enter our summer contest. Send us a picture of you on vacation holding a bag from The Dandelion Patch, and you'll receive a Vera Bradley tote for FREE! This is the final week, so send us a photo of you on vacation with 'the Patch' today! This is the final week of our contest, so send us your picture today!

Labels: "Summer Contest", "Vera Bradley" "Where in the world is 'the Patch"

The "Patch" has traveled all over the world this summer. From Nags Head to New York City, to the Middle East and Bahrain. Today, our entry comes from one of our number one "Patch" fans - Margaret. Margaret and the "Patch" traveled this summer to Iceland, and this picture was taken during her visit this July to Iceland and the sulpher fields at Namaskard.

Some fun facts about Iceland:

• Iceland is the most sparsely populated country in Europe.
• The average life expectancy is 81.3 years for women and 76.4 years for men, one of the highest in the world.
• Many Icelanders believe in elves. Certain roads have been rerouted to avoid disturbing areas where elves are thought to live.

Send us a picture of you on vacation with you holding a bag from The Dandelion Patch, and you'll receive a Vera Bradley tote for FREE!

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Labels: "Back-to-School Special", "Claire Bella", promo

Today's contest entry comes from two of our younger fans, Rachel and Katie. This photo was captured on a recent trip they took to Nags Head, NC. It looks like they were having a great time!

Send us a picture of you on vacation holding a bag from The Dandelion Patch, and you'll receive a Vera Bradley tote for FREE!

Labels: "Summer Contest", "Vera Bradley", "Where in the world is the Patch going this summer", promo

Today's "Where in the world is the "Patch" photo comes from Mary, who along with her Vera Bradley Weekender, is taking a big bite out of the Big Apple during her visit to New York's public library!

Send us a picture of you on vacation holding a bag from The Dandelion Patch, and you'll receive a Vera Bradley tote for free!

Labels: "Summer Contest", "Vera Bradley", "Where in the world is the Patch going this summer"

It's that time of year that my kids begin to whimper about not wanting to go back to school. And every year, I assure them that although we'd ALL love to stay on permanent summer vacation and keep that Coppertone tan, they will eventually be glad to be back around their buddies full time, learning interesting (and some not so interesting) topics and growing to their full potential.

A couple of weeks ago I found these wonderful lunch boxes, luggage tags and water bottles that can be personalized. I immediately ordered the darling set for each of my children. I chose the soccer ball design for my son, and the oh-so-cute polka dot pattern for my daughter. And now that these goodies have come in, I have two kids who are asking me why they have to wait to use their new school sets!

Fresh packets of pencils, clothes with the tags still on them, and stinkin' cute lunch boxes, water bottles and luggage tags . . . It's the back-to-school ritual!

Except this time, my kids are counting down the days until school begins - excited to show off their mom's newest fashion find. Here's a hint from a mom who made a mistake: you may want to share one item at a time with your kids so their excitement may carry you right to the front doorstep of school!

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This week, the "Patch" has traveled all the way to the Bedouin Heights, which is located in Israel. This picture comes to us courtesy of our "Patch" fan, Cori!

Send us a picture of you on your vacation holding a bag from The Dandelion Patch and you'll receive a Vera Bradley tote for FREE!

Labels: "Summer Contest", "Vera Bradley", "Where in the world is the Patch going this summer"

Labels: "special offer", "Trollbeads Trunk Show", promo, trollbeads

As our gift to you, for the entire month of August, enjoy FREE personalization of all in-house boxed thank you notes. That's right - FREE! Hurry and place your order while supply is at its best (some restrictions apply*).

*May not be used with any other promotion. No rainchecks. No special orders.

Labels: "special offer", "thank you notes"