Need a last minute hostess gift? 

All of our fall/Thanksgiving items are on now sale at 50% off

Get a great little thank you item (or stock up for next year),

and they'll never know how much you saved!

Waxing Poetic Private Parties

Waxing Poetic

Trunk Show

October 1st - 6th

 

•Order from the new Customized Collection.
•We'll have increased stock from the regular collection for you to see and touch in person
•Extended hours until 7:00 pm on Wednesday, October 3rd
•Plus, we're offering Private Parties all week

 

We have four evenings currently available during the week of October 1st - 5th for you to gather some friends, meet at Initial Attraction, and partake in some wine and savory snacks (provided by us!) while you shop. The store will be yours to peruse and play with the jewelry at your leisure.

Host a party and you'll receive free jewelry and discounts:

• $25 in free jewelry money for parties totalling at least $150 in retail sales.
• 25% in free jewelry money for parties totalling at least $300 in retail sales.
• 25% in free jewelry money for parties totalling $500 in retail sales or more, plus one item at 50% off (or two items at 50% off for parties totalling $1,000 or more).
• Plus appreciation points for all monetary purchases.

We'll also make it as easy as possible for you to have a fun evening with friends. Let us know of your interest and we'll walk you through the details.

When we hosted these evening parties last year, everyone kept telling us how fun and easy it was -- they loved that they didn't have to go grocery shopping, clean the house, or prep in any way. All they had to do was show up and have a good time with their girlfriends.  With school having just begun and the holidays fast approaching, there's never been a better time to schedule a fun and stress free evening with friends.

Congratulations to the winners of our Fall (version 2) Vera Bradley Raffles:

Jan Boven: Tote in Portobello Road

Christie Dando: Tote in Provencal

Kathy Stewart: Tote in Canyon
Aimee Bedard: Private Event for debut of Ribbons on September 20th

Thanks so much to everyone who celebrated the arrival of the new colors and styles!

Did you like the way we handled the raffles this time around? More control over what you win, less work checking to see if you won, but you had to write your name on the tickets -- was it a worthile trade off? We'd love to know!

One More Prize Left!

We've got one remaining prize left,

the Private Event

on August 30th

If you win, you get to invite up to 10 of your friends and family

for a private shopping event before Vera's next launch of new colors and styles

on August 30th.

We'll open the store on the morning of the 30th just for you

You and your guest will receive special gifts

as well as breakfast and beverages while you shop.

The winning raffle ticket for the Private Event is
575130*

The above winner has until close of business on Friday, August 10th to claim their prize.

If prize remains unclaimed, we'll pick a new winner on Saturday, August 11th.

*If you've already won one of the four other items we raffled off, you aren't eligible to win another.  However, if you do happen to win two, you do get to pick which one you want to keep. :)

Congratulations to Cheryl Benson

who won the Tote in Va Va Bloom

Even More Updated Raffle Ticket Numbers

We still have two Vera Bradley prizes to give away!

Tote in Va Va Bloom

575298

Private Event on August 30th

575397

Winners have five business days to claim their prize.

If prizes remain unclaimed as of close of business Friday (8/3/12),

we'll pick new winners and post them on Saturday (8/4/12).

Congratulations to

Cheryl Benson

who won the Tote in Paisley Meets Plaid!

Update Raffle Ticket Numbers

Well, this is a first!

Three of our Vera Bradley prizes were unclaimed as of close of business yesterday (7/20).

Which means, we need to pick three new winning tickets

in an effort to get these remaining prizes to their rightful owners.

 

The new winnining tickets are as follows:

Tote in Paisley Meets Plaid

575176

Tote in Va Va Bloom

575467

Private Event on August 30th

575212

Owners of the above winning tickets will have until close of business next Friday (6:00 pm 7/27) to claim their prizes.  If any prizes go unclaimed, we'll pick new winners next Saturday.

In the meantime, big Congratulations to

Miranda Lopez (who won the Comforter Set in Paisley Meets Plaid)

and

Kate Bultema (who won the Tote in Indigo Pop)!

Do You Have the Winning Ticket??

We know you've been waiting with bated breath for the results of our various Vera raffles. 

Without further ado...

Winner of the Tote in Paisley Meets Plaid

575239

Winner of the Tote in Indigo Pop

575479

Winner of the Tote in Va Va Bloom

575168

Winner of the Private Event on the morning of August 30th

575429

Winner of the Paisley Meets Plaid Twin Comforter Set

Miranda Lopez

Winners have five business days to claim their prizes (please bring your ticket stub with you to claim your prize).  If any prizes are unclaimed as of close of business Friday (7/20), we'll pull and post new tickets by Saturday (7/21).

Don't forget, we're continuing to offer a Vera Bradley lunch tote of your choice, FREE with any $100 Vera Bradley purchase.*

(We were closed on Sunday, the last day of the promotion, which is why we're continuing it through end of day Monday 7/16/12).

Win Free Baby Items

Is Bree having a boy or a girl (she finds out on Monday!)?

Make any purchase from our Baby/Kids section

on Friday (4/27) or Saturday (4/28)

and you can enter our contest to predict

your guess as to whether she's having a boy or girl (or maybe they won't be able to tell...?).

One winner (of the correct sex) will be picked on Monday (4/30)

and will receive a FULL refund for ALL of the Baby/Kid items from the Friday or Saturday purchase.

That's right -- if you win, your entire Baby/Kid purchase will be free!

Getaway Sale 4/27 & 4/28

The weather is supposed to be terrible this weekend!

Join us for a Getaway Sale this Friday and Saturday.

In addition to Vera Bradley rolling luggage being 40% off,

we're also offering the Grand Traveler at $98 (regularly $118)

and the Weekender at $78 (regularly $94)

All pieces that will help you get away to somewhere nicer!

Sale applies to in-stock merchandise only and ends at 4:00 pm on Saturday (4/28).

A Gift For You For Earth Day

Read on to find out more

from our April 23rd newsletter

http://bit.ly/JrPUQM 

Greetings, From Las Vegas!

Read on to find out more

from our April 16th Newsletter

http://bit.ly/IclYng 

Drooling with Desire

Read on to find out more

from our April 12th Newsletter

http://bit.ly/IfmAvX 

The Best For Last

Read on for Day 9 of our series

all about helping to get you ready

for your best Easter and Passover celebrations

http://bit.ly/BestForLast  

The Essentials

Read on for Day 9 of our series

all about helping to get you ready

for your best Easter and Passover celebrations

http://bit.ly/Hm8MTa 

Coming or Going?

Read on for Day 8 of our series

all about helping to get you ready

for your best Easter and Passover celebrations

http://bit.ly/ComingGoing

Raffle Winners

So sorry for the delay (these daily emails are keeping me on my toes!)

The winners of the four $50.00 Initial Attraction Gift Certificates

from the Vera Bradley Summer 2012 Raffle

are

Dana Cooper

Sherry Firestone

Marcia Smith

Ginny Spenner

We actually had a couple of winners in the mix who claim that they never win anything,

which we hate to hear, but love to know when they finally do win.

Big Congratulations to all the winners!

Thanks so much to everyone who participated!

What did you think of the Gift Certificates as raffle items? 

Love it? Hate it?  Different denominations? 

We'd love to hear your feedback if you're willing to share it.

Adults Only

Read on for Day 7 of our series

all about helping to get you ready

for your best Easter and Passover celebrations

 

http://bit.ly/AdultsOnly  

Still In Kalamazoo This Week?

Read on for Day 6 of our series

all about helping to get you ready

for your best Easter and Passover celebrations

http://bit.ly/StillInKazoo  

It's Not Just About Eggs

Read on for Day 5 of our series

all about helping to get you ready

for your best Easter and Passover celebrations

http://bit.ly/NotJustAboutEggs

Going Somewhere?

Read on for Day 4 of our series

all about helping to get you ready

for your best Easter and Passover celebrations

 

http://bit.ly/GoingSomewhere 

Lovely Little Ones

Read on for Day 3 of our series

all about helping to get you ready

for your best Easter and Passover celebrations

http://bit.ly/LovelyLittleOnes

More Than Just A Meal

Read on for Day 2 of our series

all about helping to get you ready

for your best Easter and Passover celebrations

 

http://bit.ly/MoreThanJustAMeal

Springing Out of Kalamazoo

Read on for Day 1 of our series 

all about helping to get you ready 

for your best Easter and Passover celebrations

http://bit.ly/HdV6sH

Did You Win a $50 Gift Certificate to Initial Attraction?

If you hold one of the following raffle ticket numbers in your hand,

You did!

574794

574835

574894

574965

Winners have until 3/31/12 to claim their prize (limit one gift certificate per winner).  If any certificates go unclaimed, new winners will be drawn on 4/1/12 and every five days thereafter until all certificates have been claimed.

Thanks for making Summer 2012 such a celebrated premiere! 

We still can't tell which new Vera color is the favorite yet!

When I Can Harldy Stand It

Read our latest newsletter to find out more...

http://bit.ly/xSVqqM

Oh, my goodness...

I have been totally remiss in announcing the winners from our

Vera Bradley Resort line raffle

My apologies!

Our Congratulations go to

Jackie Buck -- winner of the Ellie Blue Beach Towel

and

Barbara Turcott -- winner of the Sarong in Camellia

New Vera Bradley colors and styles arrive on Thursday, March 22nd

Stay tuned for further details regarding our next raffle,

as well as additional giveaways and freebies!

For the Love of Polka Dots

Read on to find out more...

http://bit.ly/ySnXSg

Did You Win a Sarong or a Beach Towel?

If you currently hold ticket number 574654, you've won a Beach Towel in Ellie Blue!

If you currently hold ticket number 574715, you've won a Sarong in Camellia!

If you don't have either of these tickets, hold on -- don't throw them away!  The winners have five business days to claim their prizes (so, until March 3rd).  If any prizes go unclaimed, we'll pick new winners at the on March 4th.  So, stay tuned!

Help! We need your feedback

Ok, we're looking for input for future raffles.

Which Vera Bradley raffle did you like best,

or is there something you would prefer that we haven't yet offered?

•1 big item, with one winner (i.e. the Grand Traveler)


•A few mid-range items, with four winners (i.e. East West totes in each of the new colors)

•Multiple smaller items for 6 winners (i.e. the Small Folio, the Strap Wallet, the Essentials Cosmetic, etc.)

•Or something else entirely that we haven't yet offered?

All of our Vera Bradley raffle items have been claimed!

Laura in Island Blooms - Ticket #574193 - Jennifer Stone

Good Book Cover in Rosie Posies - Ticket #574259 - Nicole Reid

Essentials Cosmetic in Ellie Blue - Ticket #574302 - Shannon Bigalke

Strap Wallet in Camellia - Ticket #574354 - Marcia Smith

Small Folio in Ellie Blue - Ticket #574438 - Karin Kunze

Brush & Pencil in Island Blooms - Ticket #574498 - Caitlin Paynich

It seems that each time we hold a raffle we get at least one winner who tells us that they never win anything, which just makes our day.

Thanks again to everyone who participated and made the Spring 2012 premiere such a festive one.

Time to Start Thinking...

...about Valentine's Day.

Read our latest newsletter to find out more:

January 26th, 2012

Is It You??

Do You Have a Winning Ticket?

Numbers for the Vera Bradley Summer 2012 Raffle are as follows:

Laura in Island Blooms - Ticket #574193



Good Book Cover in Rosie Posies - Ticket #574259

Essentials Cosmetic in Ellie Blue - Ticket #574302

Strap Wallet in Camellia - Ticket #574354

Small Folio in Ellie Blue - Ticket #574438

Brush & Pencil in Island Blooms - Ticket #574498

Winners have through next Saturday (1/28/12) to claim their prizes. 

(Please be sure to bring your ticket with you in order to claim your prize).

Don't see your ticket up there?  Don't throw it away!  If any items go unclaimed, we'll pick new winners for any outstanding items on Monday (1/30/12).  So, stay tuned...