If you’ve been following Alphabet Salad for awhile you’ll know that I’m a huge fan of Zazzle. Their amazingly diverse selection of gifts and goodies, and the ability to add your own personal customizations to each of their products, made the site a perfect choice for my Ten Thousand Tangles shop. So of course I was thrilled when a representative from Zazzle invited me to try out some of their gifts for myself, and then share my experience with you.
Yes, please!
Since the days have been getting shorter and colder, staying inside my warm house sounds like a really good idea… so I knew right away that I wanted to see what Zazzle could offer to make the winter months cozy and cheerful.
As I browsed Zazzle’s selection of fleece blankets I fell in love with this one, first for its beautiful winter pattern in all my favourite colours, then all over again when I received it and found out just how very soft and comfy it is. It is seriously luxurious, and I can’t stop petting it!
I know I’ll be spending a lot of time this winter with a good book and my new cozy blanket (and most likely a cat or two). Sheer bliss!
Once I’d found my blanket I moved on to Zazzle’s extensive collection of pillows, and once again fell in love. The adorable throw pillow I chose was already a great match to the blanket, but what made it perfect for me was the ability to customize the cover. I decided on a beautiful shade of cheery burgundy, which looks fabulous alongside my fleece blanket.
Here’s one side…
…and here’s the other.
Isn’t it pretty? And as an added bonus, there’s a well-hidden (very subtle) zipper that enables you to remove the cover and toss it in the washing machine… which is particularly handy in case of spills (or if, like me, you share your home with a couple of long-haired cats!).
Finally, to make my “cozy up for winter” package complete, I selected a jumbo mug that’s perfect for hot chocolate (hey, it says so right on the side!) topped with a sprinkling of mini marshmallows.
Once again I was able to decide on my own customizations, and (of course!) I chose my favourite burgundy for the rim and handle of the mug. I love how it turned out.
So now, thanks to Zazzle, I am all set for whatever winter has in store for us. Let it snow! If you need me, I’ll be curled up with my warm fleece blanket and soft throw pillow, sipping hot chocolate from my jumbo mug, comfy and cosy and not in any particular hurry for spring to arrive.

Memories made by you at Zazzle
P.S.
Guess what, US and Canadian readers? Zazzle is offering you the opportunity to win a $25 gift certificate to spend on their site! Whether you’re dreaming of some cozy winter goodies for yourself, or would like to select a gift for someone else – or hey, maybe even do some shopping at Ten Thousand Tangles! – I invite you to enter the giveaway, and wish you best of luck!
Disclaimer: I received these products for free to review; however, all opinions are completely my own.

What a great little giveaway…with a great partner – Zazzle! They do have super cute things! And I have to say, I’m a bit envious of that warm blanket, because I love love love warm blankets! 🙂
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December 10, 2014
This blanket is SO nice – I absolutely love it!
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Cool stuff!!! ♥
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December 10, 2014
It is indeed!
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December 10, 2014
I love how upbeat your blog always is. And a cozy blanket, pillow and hot chocolate mug? What’s not to love. I’d get all three!
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December 10, 2014
Thank you so much, Diane! And yes, all three are the perfect set!
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December 10, 2014
So cute! I love the Baby It’s Cold Outside pillow. I must buy that as a Christmas gift for myself. Thanks, Laurel.
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December 10, 2014
You’re welcome! I think the pillow is adorable.
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December 10, 2014
Loved these winter goodies, especially the 2 cushions! So beautiful!! 🙂
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December 10, 2014
Aren’t they?! I love them.
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I loved you selection and colour. Too bad that it’s not for international residents. I would love to try their product.
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December 14, 2014
I wish it was as well! 🙁
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I found your site just doing a random search. I went to the zazzle site and I would get this Holiday of funny Christmas santa T-shirt.
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December 14, 2014
Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
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December 10, 2014
I found your blog on a Google search for Zazzle! I’d love to order Christmas cards from them.
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December 14, 2014
Glad you stopped by!
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December 10, 2014
Ahh these are so comforting ..I wish it was for other countries too..
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December 14, 2014
Me too! 🙁
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What a lovely, cozy ensemble you picked out! I too love the “hunkering down” aspect of winter, and I’m sure I’d spend lots of warm, comfy hours reading under that blanket!
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December 14, 2014
I’m really enjoying the whole set, Elaine!
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December 11, 2014
How wonderful to try out some free gifts Laurel! And you are obviously now well-prepared for winter! 😉 A fleece blanket is SO cozy and comfy…and feel I could definitely use one more as I don’t have any furry animals aka cats to keep me warm otherwise! 😉 <3
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December 14, 2014
I love my fleece blanket – and so do the cats! 😉
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December 11, 2014
Hi, visiting from Write Tribe and another blog challenge. I’ve visited Zazzle’s website in the past to look for greeting cards – and I hate to admit it, but their instructions for personalization left me so confused I’ve never purchased any. What would I do with the gift certificate – purchase something else! A fleece blanket sounds so nice.
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December 14, 2014
The fleece blanket is definitely a good option!
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I would buy a gift for my boyfriend. I love your blog by the way!
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December 14, 2014
Thank you so much – glad you stopped by!
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December 14, 2014
I love how you customized your gifts, very cute! If I had a gift certificate to zazzle, I would probably go with your method and purchase something warm and cozy for winter!
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December 15, 2014
Thank you! I’m sure you wouldn’t regret it!
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