Holiday Collectibles

Part of the joy of Christmas is pulling out all of the decorations we’ve accumulated over the years and all of the memories associated with them. From “Our First Home” to “Baby’s First Christmas,” and every handmade paper-and-glitter star after that, each piece holds a special place in my heart. And adding to these collections is an exciting part of the holiday tradition for me, and for many of you, I suspect.

It’s not too early to start thinking about adding pieces to your holiday collections, or even to begin your own! We have a lovely selection of new items, like Peanuts Village and Snowbabies Dream, or add-ons to the Dickens Village, A Christmas Story and others. Have a look at our holiday collectibles assortment and choose pieces for yourself, or start someone else’s collection with a gift. You’ll be creating holiday memories for years to come.

Holiday Baking

After years of holiday baking, I’ve determined that it’s time to retire my trusty bakeware and invest in new pieces to take me through this Thanksgiving, Christmas and beyond. And now just might be the time to do it. Join me and save up to 65% on Holiday Baking Sets, today's Deal of the Day. Whether your seasonal baking involves a week immersed in clouds of flour and sprinkles, or an afternoon with your three-year-old and package of break-and-bakes, you will be assured that your bakeware is up to the task.

Sorry, Deals of the Day priced so low, additional discounts do not apply.  Offer available online only.

Three Steps to Better Skin

The Clinique 3-Step event is going on now!  Receive a FREE Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion or Gel mini with your Clinique 3-Step purchase!  So simple, yet so effective, the dermatologist-developed 3-Step System is one of the best skincare routines available. Clinique insists that you will have the cleanest, freshest, healthiest version of your skin, and as a user, I couldn’t agree more!  Now is a great time to replenish your supply, or to get started on a beauty routine that will surely work for you, too. You’ll get a thank-you gift when you do!

Gifts available while supplies last; limit one per customer.  

Bridal Bests: Fine China

Contrary to its delicate appearance, fine china is not fragile. In fact, fine china is actually among the most durable, long-lasting dinnerware available.  Lightweight and lasting, with beautiful translucence and brightness, fine china - even if used every day - will last for years to come. Here are a few of my favorite patterns to fit key aesthetics:

Traditional.  You can't go wrong with a timeless, classic china pattern with an elegant platinum band. Try Noritake's Crestwood Platinum, which features a broad platinum-band border on white porcelain. The border is intricately accented with a softly frosted background and geometric flourishes.

Let’s Wine & Dine!

It’s time for Milwaukee’s annual grand tasting event – Wine & Dine Wisconsin! We’re proud to announce our sponsorship of the fourth annual event, taking place this year on Saturday, November 10 & Sunday, November 11 from 11AM-5PM at the Delta Center (formerly Frontier Airlines Center).

Join us for a weekend of fun, with tasting events including:

• 100+ exhibitors, all sampling
• 200 wines
• 100+ craft and imported beers
• 70 artisanal Wisconsin cheeses
• Over 30 local Milwaukee restaurants

While you’re at the event, don’t forget to stop by our special Boston Store Welcome Area for even more goodies, including:

•  Demonstrations of the new Verismo System, single-serve home café by Starbucks
• Guy Fieri’s new cookware
• Samples of Godiva chocolates
• Hourly prize giveaways (over $5000 in prizes throughout the weekend!)

Plus, register for your chance to win one of these great prizes:

• A $1000 Boston Store gift card
• Guy Fieri cookwar
• Verismo System, single serve home café by Starbucks

As an official sponsor of the fourth annual Wine & Dine Wisconsin, we have a special offer, just for our customers! Use this promo code BOS at checkout to enjoy $5 off your Wine & Dine ticket at www.wineanddinewisconsin.com, valid now through November 9, 2012.

But that’s not all! Now through November 1, enter our Wine & Dine giveaway for your chance to win (2) Wine & Dine Wisconsin tickets. Giveaway will close Thursday, November 1, 2012 at 11:59 pm CST.  We will randomly draw and announce the lucky winner right here on Friday, November 2, 2012.  Open to U.S. residents only. No purchase necessary.

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Suit Up

Every business has a different idea of what’s workplace-appropriate. But if your job demands a more polished presentation, you’ll want to explore our Men’s Wardrobe Event. Shop now and you’ll find amazing deals to help you save, not to mention the best selection of work-ready looks from your favorite brands, in styles that include both classic and updated aesthetics. Shop now... Your brand new weekday look begins here!

Sure to Fit- Inside or out!

Sadly, it’s time to say good-bye to summer and to begin preparing for the snow to fly, and this means making sure our yard furniture and outdoor rooms are disassembled, cleaned up and put into storage. Or does it? Save a few steps and make time for other things by simply leaving the lot of it outside and covering it with SureFit Outdoor Covers. Made from 380-gram polyester, it’s made to resist cracking, fading, tearing, mold and mildew. You’ll protect your patio furniture from the elements and keep it looking great for years to come.

Want to spruce up inside? SureFit makes furniture covers, too! For an inexpensive boost and an easy way to redecorate, cover your sofa, loveseat or chair with these affordable slipcovers that are designed to fit. A great idea for pet owners whose animals like to lounge on the couch, and parents of little kids, too, since they’re machine washable. The reviews on the site have been very positive... Try these for yourself!

Happy Haunting

Did Halloween sneak up this year, and catch you without a costume? You’re in luck! Visit our costume shop and check out our selection of costumes for adults, kids of all ages, and pets, too. Order yours today and get it by October 31st. Order by October 25th and you’ll get free standard shipping, as well.  Now that’s a scary-good deal!

Be Flawless

Brighten your complexion and get a few gifts, too! Right now, with any Estée Lauder foundation purchase, you will receive a deluxe sample of Advanced Night Repair, plus a deluxe sample of Matte Perfecting Primer or Illuminating Perfecting Primer. For your purchase, may I suggest Lauder’s Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup. Come in and talk to one of our Estée Lauder representatives. She will take the time to help you find the perfect match, no matter what your skintone, and your complexion will appear flawless, all day long.

Limit one set of samples per customer; available while supplies last.

Herberger’s is coming to Pine Ridge Mall in Chubbuck, Idaho

We’re pleased to announce the grand opening of Herberger’s at the Pine Ridge Mall in Chubbuck, Idaho. This new 63,345 square foot, one-level store will offer a broad assortment of brand-name fashion apparel and accessories for women, men and children, as well as cosmetics and home furnishings.

The store is designed for ease of shopping, featuring an open floor plan with wide aisles, luminous energy efficient lighting, centralized checkout areas and a touch screen kiosk for customers to browse Herberger’s entire online assortment and purchase with complimentary standard shipping.  The store also offers comfortable seating areas, generously-sized fitting rooms and family-friendly restrooms.

We invite you to join us for our grand opening celebration beginning on Wednesday, October 24, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony starting at 8:45 am, at the mall entrance of the store. Herberger’s will officially open its doors at 9 am.


During our nine-day Grand Opening celebration, we will have a variety of events and giveaways for our customers throughout the store, including:

Register to Win (Enter October 24th – November 1st):
Register for your chance to win one of these great prizes…

• Ski passes to Pebble Creek Ski Area (Two adult & two children passes, valued at $1600)
• $500 Herberger’s gift card

Home Décor Perk-Ups: Fall 2012

With the changing of the season, you’ve probably have replaced your summer wardrobe of shorts and t-shirts with tights, sweaters and tall boots.  Why not give your home décor a little Autumn infusion as well?  These seasonal touches will leave you craving hot cider and searching for a pumpkin to carve:  

Seasonal Scented Candles.  Fill your home with the scents of the season using scented candles from Woodwick or Yankee Candle.  Place in any room that needs seasonal charm.

Festive Wreath.  Wreaths are the perfect way to infuse seasonal warmth into your living space.  This Nearly Natural® Autumn Pumpkin Wreath would look perfect hanging on your front door or a wall inside.

Table Linens.  You likely spend a fair amount of time gathered at the dining room table. Make it the perfect backdrop to infuse an autumn-inspired touch with a fall-themed table cloth or runner.   

Your top drawer is getting a MAJOR makeover!

Ladies, it’s time to toss out all of your old underthings – Jockey and Rachel Zoe are making you glam. With the recent announcement of their partnership, Stylist and Fashion Icon Rachel Zoe has curated a selection of “major must haves” from Jockey that will feature underwear and shapewear. Each carefully selected style marries Jockey’s expertise in creating comfortable, fashionable and solution-based underwear with Zoe’s enviable style and sophistication.

Rachel Zoe, a name synonymous with fashion and glamour, has become the definitive expert on style. But, ladies, as we both know, the right underpinnings will help you make the most of your curves and what’s in your closet. And, of course, Zoe’s “major must haves” mirror Zoe’s fashion sense—they’re stylish and insanely comfortable.  Have you noticed we love that they’re comfortable and stylish?
“I’m proud to support Jockey’s new initiatives in shapewear and intimates,” said Rachel Zoe. “Style starts from within, and having the right foundation is critical to the ultimate success of your outfit. I love marrying comfort with style, and this new collection by Jockey does just that.”

The shapewear can be best described as “cotton-rich comfort meets all-day curve control.” Featuring a unique, patented three-panel design, this new line includes tanks, shorts, slips and briefs that are fashionable, comfortable and slimming. Each piece is made with breathable, soft cotton-spandex for all-day comfort.

The collection also offers two distinct lines of fashion-forward underwear in a variety of styles including bikinis, thongs, hipsters, boyshorts and tanks. The bottoms offer a “cheeky” cut in fun, modern silhouettes. Each style is available in eye-catching prints and fab colors. Fabrications including microfiber modal, nylon and spandex guarantee comfort, while feminine detailing, such as touches of lace, adds a flirty flair.

With MUCH! excitement I share Rachel Zoe's "Major Must Haves" from Jockey.

Home for the Holidays

Nothing says Christmastime like a family gathering inside a home warmly decorated for the season. Start by trimming your tree with beautiful crystal, glass or shimmery metal ornaments. ChemArt and Waterford are a few of my favorites. Oh, and don’t forget a tree topper!

Next, deck those shelves and mantle from our selection of village collectibles. Add your top picks from our wide selection of angels, Santas, snowmen and other holiday favorites.

Pull out all the stops for dining with a table brimming with cheer. Look to our site for formal dining patterns, such as Lenox Holiday, or casual pieces, like those from Fiesta Dinnerware or our exclusive LivingQuarters brand.

Shop our Holiday favorites now!

Deal of the Day: "Gemma" Flats by Born

Be stylish and comfortable in today's Deal of the Day – the “Gemma” flats from Born.  What better accessory for your skinny jeans or that little black dress than these flirty lightweight flats with decorative floral accents.  Regularly $95, today's Deal of the Day price 49.97.  That's a great deal!

Sorry, Deals of the Day priced so low, additional discounts do not apply.  Offer available online only.

Free Gift: Fragrance Sampler!

It’s hard to pick a favorite scent, especially when there are so many great fragrances to choose from.  This week, you can get a FREE 6-pc. fragrance sampler – exclusively online!  It’s yours free with any $75 men's or women's fragrance purchase and includes the following fragrance samples all tucked neatly inside a silver cosmetic bag:

• Gucci Flora Gardens Turberose Deluxe Body Cream - 50ml
• Calvin Klein Eternity Aqua Women's Deluxe Rollerball - .2fl oz/6ml
• Calvin Klein Encounter Men's Deluxe - .5 fl oz/15ml
• Jessica Simpson Vintage Bloom - .019oz/.58ml
• Donna Karen Cashmere Mist Pearl Essence

  While supplies last.  Limit one per customer.

Cheers!

The Mikasa® Cheers barware collection features different yet coordinating precision etched designs on each glass.  The mix of dots, swirls and lines are distinctive enough so guests can easily identify their glasses without the need for decorative charms!   

Recently, Mikasa introduced expanded sets of eight wine glasses – the perfect start to your wine glass collection.  These are definitely a registry must-have for fall 2012!

Saddle Up!

I love fall because it means I can finally pull out my boots.  This year, one of the biggest trends is the equestrian boot, otherwise known as the riding boot.  I've never been on a horse in my life, but this is one of my favorite fall trends. There is something luxurious and classic about the look.  Even better, you can dress them up for a day at work or wear them with your favorite pair of skinny jeans topped with a long chunky cardigan sweater for the weekend.  I can pull this look together effortlessly and I'm ready in a flash for my son's chilly football games or even to run errands.  Take a look at our assortment and splurge a little.  I think you will see how versatile they can be.

Introducing the Verismo™ single-cup brewing system by Starbucks®!

The Verismo™ system brings all your favorite Starbucks® beverages to your home, with uncompromising quality and push-button simplicity. Creamy lattes, rich espresso and fresh brewed coffee, all made to Starbuck's coffeehouse standards.

Standard espresso makers can be messy and time consuming; the Verismo can alleviate all those concerns. Simply fill the water reservoir, pop in a Starbuck’s Verismo espresso pod and hit the button –  and you can have an espresso fast and mess free. Starbuck’s also offers real milk pods to make coffeehouse quality lattes.

Verismo Fun Fact: In the back of each Verismo system there is a receptacle that collects the used pods so you can dispose of them at your leisure instead of after each use. This handy feature is unlike the rest of the single-serve brewers!

Shop Starbucks now!

Sleep Tight

Look good and sleep tight with today's Deal of the Day, the Miss Elaine® satin pajama set. Brushed back on the inside for extra softness and additional warmth, this set features a classic shirt style top and matching pants. Today's price is 29.97, regularly $60.  Now that's a great deal!

Sorry, Deals of the Day priced so low, additional discounts do not apply.  Offer available online only.

A Spritz of Jimmy Choo!

We now have Jimmy Choo!  This fragrance is described as "feminine yet empowering, with a lot of sensuality to it."  Would you try it?

Rachel Ray: A Free Gift for Nearly Weds!

I am so excited about October's free gift for registering couples: a Rachael Ray™ 3.5-qt. Covered Square Casserole dish!  Now through October 31, create a new registry and register for at least $250 worth of Rachel Ray dinnerware, cookware, bakeware, gadgets or accessories and get this colorful casserole dish free.  Consider it our (and Rachael's) early wedding gift to you!  The timing is perfect with the fall season upon us.  My mouth is already watering thinking about all of the tasty casseroles just begging to be baked to perfection in this pot.  Do you need some inspiration?  How about trying this Veggie Mac and Cheese recipe from Rachael's kitchen?  Click here for complete details on how to redeem this free gift.  Gifts must be redeemed via rebate form.  Offer valid while supplies last.

Pencil Me In

I have always loved a very polished and put together look and this season one of the hottest trends delivers just the style that I'm talking about.  Pencil skirts are back.  Yes, you could go pull out the classic black one that's been in the back of your closet for years, but why not have a little more fun?  We have some great styles, from animal print to sequins.  I think I will pick up a colorblocked style to add to my fall wardrobe.  Pair it with a great pair of pumps and you are instantly chic and classy.  Click over to our assortment.  I think you will like what you see.

Help Us Charge Against Breast Cancer

Today we officially kick off National Breast Cancer Awareness Month with special merchandise to support breast cancer research during the month of October. The Pink Shop – a special section in each of our stores and online – offers unique merchandise that supports this cause.  A portion of the proceeds from the sale of each item in the shop will be donated to fund breast cancer research at each of the Company’s five designated beneficiaries:

• Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Iowa www.uihealthcare.org/HoldenComprehensiveCancerCenter
• Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation, Chicago, IL  www.lynnsage.org
• Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota www.cancer.umn.edu/about/index.html
• Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center www.mcw.edu/cancercenter.htm
• The Breast Cancer Research Foundation www.bcrfcure.org

The Pink Shop offers a special collection of over 20 items, the majority of which are exclusive to The Bon-Ton Stores. Specially designed items include a pink polka dot yoga mat, pink sports watch, graphic tees, manicure set, glitter wristlet and much more. Bonton.com will also offer ten exclusive breast cancer items that will be available for purchase year-round.   

“Contributions through our ‘Charge Against Breast Cancer’ program fund important research, which is critical to find a cure for this disease,” said Brendan Hoffman, President and CEO of The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc.“ Supporting breast cancer research is an important cause which our customers and associates are passionate about.”

Through the special initiatives of its Charge Against Breast Cancer™ and the Pink Shops, we have donated $4.1 million to support breast cancer research. Shop the Pink Shops today and help us as we take charge this month.