From a Mother’s Struggle Comes Inspiration for Others:Sue Berk Designs

What do you give to the baby who has everything? A personalized,heirloom quality gift is a wonderful gesture but not all of us are crafting savvy,and some of us just don’t have the time. I love to give gifts that stand out,that carry meaning and share a story,that is why I was elated to be chosen to review products from the Sue Berk Designs line.

New Coco Collection blankets and blankies from Sue Berk Designs feature sweet messages that have special meaning to moms. Blankets are embroidered either with "Bless this Child,""Angels watching over me"or "For this child,I have prayed." Sue overcame adversity with her own baby who spent 8 weeks in the NICU. There were times that Sue did not know if her precious child might live or die. Sue derived some comfort knowing that her baby had an “Angels watching over me” blanket in her NICU islet.

What a wonderful gift to give to a family who can not yet bring their little loved one home,a soft supple blanket with a powerful message. I received the Angels Watching Over Me blanket which just felt wrapped in love and was adorned with a cute pink bow. I loved it the moment I felt it. Some blankets can be stiff and scratchy but this blanket was silky and soft. A fact that is not highlighted on Sue Berk Designs site is that the blankets use a ribbed fabric which adds an additional texture for baby to explore. The more you can gently stimulate a baby with textures,shapes and colors the better for development.

But the Coco Collection doesn’t have to be relegated just to babies staying in the NIC unit,they make a fabulous gift and will be the talk of any baby shower,Christening,Baby Dedication or other present giving occasion. As a mother of two I can attest that gifts that have sentimental value,that are quality and functional will last overtime and are appreciated,they aren’t found in the garage sale pile.

The Coco Collection is available in the ever popular Pink and Brown,and Blue and Brown color schemes. It seems like these are the most popular colors over the last few years and The Coco Collection is sure to co-ordinate with any nursery. But blankets aren’t Berk’s only business. She also has a full line of high quality crosses. This mother’s story is so interesting and inspiring I want to share it directly from her site:

Tired of the corporate world,Sue then renovated houses for 5 years,appearing on The Discovery Channel and in The Dallas Morning News for excellence in home renovation. While renovating houses,Sue did all her own tiling and decided she could make tiles for less than the expensive styles she was buying. She bought a kiln and set about designing and making her own tiles. At this point,Sue fell in love with painting ceramics and started selling crosses,frames,lamps,tea sets,and other ceramic items in some of the most upscale neighborhoods in Dallas,where the company is based. The crosses soon gained in popularity,and Sue Berk Designs was born. Her designs are now sold in over 1000 stores around the country.

The Sue Berk Designs hand painted crosses are definitely something special and come in three sizes,small (4.5 – 4 7/8 inches tall),medium (8 inches) and large 9 inches tall. Each cross has a decorative organza ribbon to finish off the design. There are dozens of crosses to choose from with stripes,flowers,and even animal print. A variety of inspirational and uplifting messages adorn each cross such as “I am wonderfully made” to the simple message of ""Love”. The Sue Berk Design Line is available in over 1000 retail locations and online stores making purchasing a quality baby gift simple.

Thanks to Sue Berk Designs you have the chance to win this wonderful Blanket and Cross Set,and here’s how,open to US Residents only. Each action earns you an entry to win,simply post the relevant amount of comments and any urls.

1. Become a fan of naMAMAste on FB (1 entry)
2. Become a fan of Sue Berk Designs on FB (3 entries)
3. Follow Sue Berk Designs on Twitter (3 entries)
4. ReTweet this post on Twitter or Facebook (2 entries each post,limit one each per day)

Winner will be chosen by random number generation and all entries verified on Sept 20,2010.

This Product Was a Free Giveaway

CONTEST CLOSED:WINNER ASHLEY,Please send mailing address within 2 days to claim your prize!