DownEast Launches Home Products Online and a Giveaway!

Spring decorations arrived at DownEast Home stores not too long ago and I have already found a few pieces that I love. I went shopping in anticipation of this giveaway and came home with a national brand Easter egg wreath and matching topiary for under $30. I am heading back this week for a couple of other decorations that I regretted not getting when I was there. They had cute bunnies that would look perfect on my fireplace and I loved some of their floral stems and vases. I hope none of you beat me to them!


By now, most of you know that I love shopping at DownEast, and who wouldn't love getting brand name products way below national prices? However, until recently, DownEast Home products were only available to those of us in the Utah-Idaho area. Notice, I said "until recently"? That's right, now everyone can enjoy select accessories from DownEast Home, online!

I really like these boxwood balls and these black wire bowls. I just need to figure out how to incorporate them into my home.



To celebrate the launch of the DownEast Home products online, DownEast is offering one reader a $25 gift card. This gift card can be used in store or online. DownEast has been sending out a number of discount codes through email lately, so it might be a good idea to sign up if you haven't already. Winner or not, you'll still want to know about their sales.

Here's how you can win a $25 DownEast gift card:

Mandatory Entry: Visit DownEast Basics online and check out the new Home section. Tell me your favorite item.

Bonus Entries:

•Follow Deal Friends publicly on Google Friend Connect (GFC), Subscribe via email or reader, Like Deal Friends on Facebook and/or follow Deal Friends on Twitter. (See the top, right of the blog for easy links to all of these.)

•Follow DownEast on Twitter and/or like them on Facebook

•Share the details of this giveaway, up to once a day, on your Twitter, Facebook page, blog, giveaway linky or other public venue. Post a link in the comments.

•Enter my other giveaways.

•Cast a vote for me on Top Baby Blogs. Clicking on the button in my Blogroll counts as a vote.

There are many ways to enter. Do just one or do them all. Just be sure to leave a separate comment for each entry. This contest will end at 11:59pm MST on April 4th. Contest is open to US residents 18 and older. Winner will be drawn via Random.org and notified by email. The winner will then have 48 hours to claim the prize before a new winner is drawn.

DownEast Wants to Help You "Spice Up the Holidays"

Taken from the DownEast Press Release: High-style, low-price retailer DownEast Home & Clothing has announced a new “Spice Up the Holidays” campaign that offers shoppers a gift in return for readying their homes for guests this season. For purchases on specific items made at all store locations in Utah and Idaho from now through November 24, 2010, shoppers will receive back a percentage of their expenditure in gift cards. As always, the DownEast customer service team is available at every store to offer home decorating advice, including ways to make your home more welcoming to guests this holiday.


I have purchased so many linens from DownEast over the years that I will be set for many holidays to come. I have purchased tablecloths, napkins and rings, table runners, serving pieces and even matching pieces to my Great White dishes. They also have nice centerpieces. If you are planning to host company this holiday season, stop by and see what DownEast has to offer. They are giving out gift cards between $25 and $250, depending on how much you spend.

DownEast Home Stores

Many of you have asked about my favorite local places to score a deal. I have a few, but one of my favorites is DownEast Home. DownEast Home stores sell items from my favorite name brand retailers at very discounted prices. They can't disclose their brands, but if you know me well, you can probably guess.

As I was walking around my house the other day, following my last visit to DownEast, it occurred to me just how many of the items in my home had been purchased there. I could go on and on, but we'll just say it is a lot! I purchased a few large, furniture items there: our buffet, armoire, crib, the playroom and my daughter's bedroom storage system and our mattresses. On my last trip there I purchased a $700 mattress for my daughter's new twin bed for only $169.

Almost all of the linens in our home were purchased there. That includes sheets, duvets, quilts, throws, bath towels, kitchen towels, napkins and rugs. Although not linen, I even found more bowls to add to the kitchen set that I received at our wedding.

I love all of the beautiful picture frames I have been able to find there. They are all styles and colors and in all the rooms in our home. This one is my favorite.

I also bought my daughter's chandelier, a doll, tea set, baby carrier, diaper bag (for her and her doll), back packs, sleeping bags, chairs, beanbags and a doll cradle. Keep in mind, this is all still from that famous name brand I love.

I was able to find almost everything for our recent bathroom remodel there. For me, it was pretty much one stop shopping. I picked up a matching sconce, towel bars and tissue paper holder. Plus, this adorable shower curtain, matching towel sets and rug for the kids. The retail price on the linens would have been $130, but I only paid $55! Can you see why I love this store?

As if all this weren't enough, DownEast Home carries a large selection of DownEast branded furniture. They had leather seating in all price ranges and colors. The high end leather sofa with chaise (top) would retail elsewhere for $3500, but is only $1399 at DownEast. The second style leather sofa is only $600 (loveseat pictured).

I also love this Roanoke table and chairs set. You may find one that looks just like it sitting in my kitchen.

If you are looking for a little something new to decorate your home, you should definitely check out DownEast Home. I bet you'll find it. I know I never leave empty handed.

DownEast Home stores are located in Utah and Idaho. Use the list of stores to find one near you. They also carry very cute clothing both name brand and DownEast Basics brand, at their DownEast clothing stores. However, that is for another post!

Oh, and don't forget to leave a comment on the new DownEast blog by Sept. 6th, to be entered to win a $1000 shopping spree. Utah and Idaho locals only.

Disclosure: DownEast provided me with a gift card to their store to facilitate in writing this post.