free vintage friday

In this last giveaway, we asked for ideas for new blog topics and new items for the shop. You guys are awesome! I’m really excited about the submissions…

For the blog, I will see what interesting tidbits I can dig up on vintage baby books and I love the idea of finding vintage recipes for baby! I’m on it! I’ll also try to recruit one of our artists to share a vintage-inspired pattern or two.

For the shop, we’re introducing three brand new mobiles in the next few weeks. And more vintage nursery decor is definitely on our radar.

Now to the important stuff! Congratulations to Lauren – our winner of the piggy mobile! Lauren, please email us your shipping info so we can get your package in the mail.

Thanks again for all the great feedback! And I’ve got a really fun idea for the next giveaway! Keep an eye out for it!

It’s another Free Vintage Friday at The Baby Gardner! And this time we’re giving it away before you can even buy it! Here’s a peek at the first prototype of our new This Little Piggy Crib Mobile ($40 value) created by the fabulous Laurie Miles and coming soon exclusively to The Baby Gardner! The final design for the shop may evolve a bit, so here’s your chance to win a true one-of-a-kind piece.

Win it! Just leave a comment on this post telling us a topic you would like us to blog about OR tell us something new you would like to see offered in the shop. Giveaway ends Tuesday, July 14th at 11pm GMT. Winner will be chosen at random.

Want to improve your odds? Place a link to this post on your blog and you’ll be entered in our giveaway twice!

UPDATE: Our new When Pigs Fly Crib Mobile is now available in the shop!

Man, you guys really Facebook! Thanks so much to all of you who joined our fan club. We feel so loved! We chose our winner at random, and that lucky person is Heather Beasley Lanxton! Congratulations! Please email us your shipping address so we can get your winnings in the mail.

Now the rest of you, don’t get bummed. You’ll have another opportunity to win before you know it. And in the meantime, you can look forward to more great (above average, at least) posts about everything vintage baby. Thanks guys!

Do you Facebook? The Baby Gardner does! And we’d love for you to stop by and join our fan club! We love fans! So to encourage you to click that little Facebook button over there (even though we know you absolutely want to do this, right?), we’re working things a little differently for this week’s giveaway. Become a fan of The Baby Gardner on our Facebook page by Thursday, May 14, 2009, and you’ll automatically be entered to win our Vintage-Style Teddy Bear!

It’s that easy! Click here and you’re on your way!

We’ll announce the winner right here on the blog next Friday. Winner will be chosen at random.

Oh! Did we mention there’s a coupon code for the shop posted on our Facebook page? Fan-tastic!

When you submitted entries for this latest giveaway, we asked you to suggest new items to offer at The Baby Gardner. Well obviously we should have picked your brains sooner! Thanks for the terrific ideas! We will definitely work on these. It sounds like mobiles are a must for sure.

Congrats goes to Sharon – our winner of the bluebird blanket! Sharon, please email us your shipping info so we can get your package in the mail. Thanks to all who participated! If you didn’t win, never fear! We’ll be hosting another Free Vintage Friday soon!

We’re still itching to give stuff away around here. Actually, stay tuned for even more giveaways in the coming weeks. Our shop inventory is evolving and unfortunately some items will be discontinued. The good news is you guys will reap the rewards!

So this week’s giveaway is our Bluebird Blanket for Baby. Bundle the little one in this precious cotton knit receiving blanket. Intricate bluebird embroidery is handstitched on a soft creamy patch with scalloped edging.

Win it! Just leave a comment on this post telling us something new you would like to see offered at The Baby Gardner. Giveaway ends Tuesday, April 14th at 11pm GMT. Winner will be chosen at random.

Want to improve your odds? Place a link to this post on your blog. Post your blog URL in your comment and you’ll be entered in our giveaway twice!

Good luck everybody!

Congratulations to Harmony, our winner of the cherries cloche hat and Julsie, our winner of the puppy gift tags. Ladies, please email us your shipping information so we can get these in the mail to you!

Keep your eye out for more FREE Vintage Fridays. You never know when another might pop up!

Can you feel it? Can you feel the love? We’re feeling it around here! We’re feeling it because thanks to all of you — our readers, clients, fellow artists, small businesses, and those who value handmade goods as much as we do — thanks to your willingness to help us take action, we successfully secured a spot in the Top 10 Ideas for Change in America at Change.org!

What this means is we’re one step closer to saving handmade from the CPSIA! Is the fight over? No. We still have hurdles, but we have made a huge leap forward thanks to YOU!

Sounds like a perfect time to celebrate with a giveaway from The Baby Gardner! What the heck. We’re so pumped around here, let’s make it TWO GIVEAWAYS!

Giveaway #1: Puppy Wishes Gift Tags – Set of 8 large tags with ribbon ties. The finishing touch for that special gift.

Giveaway #2: Cheerful Cherries Cloche Hat – Turquoise wool-blend felt with red gingham appliqued cherries. Lightweight and perfect for any season. Size: 3-9 months.

Win it! Just leave a comment on this post telling us why you love handmade! Be sure to specify which giveaway item you would like to win. Giveaway ends Thursday, 1/22 at 11pm GMT. A different winner will be chosen for each item. Winners will be announced next Friday and chosen at random. Good luck!

Want to improve your odds? Place a link to this post on your blog. Include that link in your comment and you’ll be entered twice!

Just gotta have it? Both of these giveaway items are available everyday at The Baby Gardner!

Congratulations to Lacey, our winner of the Nautical Soft Block Set! Lacey, please email us your shipping information so we can get this in the mail to you!

Keep your eye out for more FREE Vintage Fridays. You never know when another might pop up! Thanks to all who entered and a very MERRY CHRISTMAS to all!

To celebrate the holidays with all of you, The Baby Gardner is happy to announce our holiday-edition of FREE Vintage Friday! This Personalized Nautical Soft Block Set with Drawstring Bag ($40 value) is a perfect gift for baby. Each block makes a different noise: rattle, bell, and squeaker. Vintage-inspired cotton prints including anchors, sailors, geometrics and ticking stripes are featured on each block. Blocks are housed neatly inside the coordinating drawstring bag. This giveaway set will be personalized with the word ‘baby’.

Win it! Just leave a comment on this post briefly describing your most memorable Christmas moment as a child. Giveaway ends Monday, 12/22 at 11pm GMT. Winner will be announced on Tuesday and chosen at random. Good luck!

Want one of your own? This set is available exclusively at The Baby Gardner and can be personalized with your own little one’s name!