Top Ten Trendy Turquoise Gifts – Color of the Year

Pantone - the global authority on color – has just selected Turquoise as the 2010 Color of the Year. Turquoise, with its blue/green composition, “evokes thoughts of soothing, tropical waters and a languorous, effective escape from the everyday troubles of the world, while at the same time restoring our sense of wellbeing.”

In honor of the Color of the Year, CSN has assembled a list of Twelve, Terrifically Trendy Turquoise Gifts. Many color experts believe that turquoise “represents an escape” and also credits turquoise as being universally flattering, making a Blue/Green accent or item the can’t miss gift of 2010!

10: Bai Design – Tango Wall Clock in Turquoise - $34.99
This modern wall clock is sure to contemporize any setting, whether it’s the kitchen, living room, or office.
9: Me Too - Garner 10 in Turquoise - $75.95
With snake print leather and breathable man-made lining, this shoe delivers an effortlessly chic look. The ideal gift for the mom who likes to ‘kick’ back.
8: iittala Kartio Glassware Turquoise Blue Set - $92.80
This elegant glass set from iittala, a leader in stylish, durable drink ware, features a carafe and two tumblers, all in a elegant turquoise blue crystal.
7: Heys USA - eCase Business Case - $115.99
The Heys eCase is a stylish and sophisticated case that makes business trips easier, less stressful, and more efficient. Its turquoise exterior is sure to make it the trendiest bag on the runway.
6: ferm LIVING - Ribbed Wallsmart Wallpaper in Turquoise - $115
Designed in Denmark, WallSmart is a new generation of non-woven wallpaper that is manufactured for easier and more flexible hanging. This is the perfect gift for the DIY mom.
5: Caldo-Freddo – Kon-Tiki Dinnerware Collection in Turquoise - $19.99 - $94.99
Naturally eye-catching with its reflective glaze and matte exterior finish, the vibrant square shapes of the Kon Tiki Collection are sure to captivate.
4: OTBT - Gastonia Peep Toe Flat in Turquoise - $63.95
Surprise mom this year with this comfy, trendy turquoise flat. (A CSN Shopping Specialist Favorite).
3: Gino the Dog - "Chew" Dog Toy in Turquoise - $16
This modern marvel allows moms to protect their beloved furniture from pets while also adding to the overall aesthetic of the accent.
2: Andy Warhol by Rosenthal - Marilyn Monroe 11.75" Turquoise Tray - $115
This funky turquoise tray promises to spice up mom’s collection of hosting essentials.
1: Bai Design – Kitchen Timer Retro Modern Wall Clock in Turquoise - $36.99Bring retro style and modern functionality to the kitchen with this innovative turquoise timer.

CSN Stores 12 Days of Seasonal Sweepstakes -- J Fit Travel Workout Kit

If you'd like to win this fitness-focused J-Fit Complete Travel Workout Kit, just comment on this post and tell us why this item would help you accomplish your 2010 fitness resolutions.

To leave a post, just click on the 'comments' link below the video. Be sure to leave your email address so that we can contact you if you win. The winner will be selected through a random drawing of all entrants. Thanks for watching, and stay tuned tomorrow for the final day of CSN Stores' 12 Days of Seasonal Sweepstakes.

12 Days of Seasonal Sweepstakes - Carhartt Men's Boots

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If you’d like to win a pair of Carhartt Men’s 6” Work Boots for yourself, just add a comment to this post, explainging why your old boots need to go. (To comment, just click on the underlined '# comments' link below ). It's that simple. The winner will be selected through a random drawing of all entrants. Don’t forget to include your email address in the comment! Thanks.

Do You Have A Creative Kid? Get 10% Off.

Just a reminder to all parents of kids 12 and under...

Take a minute or two to enter CSN Stores' Imagination Nation Contest: The Search For The Country's Most Creative Kid. You get 10 percent off anything at ToysandGamesOnline.com or any of the 250+ CSN Stores just for entering. And your child could compete to win FREE TOYS FOR A YEAR, and other prizes. Watch this video for more information and then go to www.csnstores.com/imagination to enter.

Have a great weekend!

12 Days of Seasonal Sweepstakes - Natural Fitness Yoga Mat

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If you’d like to win a new Natural Fitness Yoga Mat for yourself, just add a comment to this post, telling us why this mat is the best holiday gift you could possibly give yourself.

To leave a post, just click on the 'comments' link below the video. Be sure to leave your email address so that we can contact you if you win. The winner will be selected through a random drawing of all entrants. Thanks for watching and be sure to check back tomorrow for a new review and a new chance to win!

Special Deals, Sweeps and Contests Abound At CSN

Hey CSN Fans -- Take a look at a quick rundown of just some of the contests, promotions, and sweepstakes we have running this month. Also, check out the new sites.

Contests, Sweepstakes, and Special Deals Abound

At CSN Stores This Holiday Season

Boston, MA -- December 2, 2009 -- While 2009 has been a challenging year for the global economy, it’s ending on a very upbeat and energetic note at CSN Stores, the third-largest online retailer of home furnishings and housewares in the U.S. CSN is now offering more promotions, contests, new sites and special deals than it has ever had in its seven-year history. Here’s just a snapshot of the activity at CSN:
-- CSN’s 12 Days Of Seasonal Video Sweepstakes: CSN has just launched video reviews of select products in CSN Stores’ Top 100 Gifts Under $100 Collection – the best gifts for less that still impress. Along with the video reviews, consumers will receive instructions on how to enter sweepstakes to win the showcased gifts. Go to http://www.blog.csnstores.com/ for more details. To see the 100 top gifts, click here: www.csnstores.com/selections.asp
-- CSN Stores’ Imagination Nation Contest: The Search for the Country’s Most Creative Kid kicks off this week. The contest includes a chance to win one year’s worth of toys and other prizes ($5,000+ value). To enter, visit www.CSNStores.com/imagination and describe the most creative thing your son or daughter has ever done. Just for entering, receive 10 percent off your next purchase on any of CSN’s 200+ sites, including ToysAndGamesOnline.com.
-- What I Did With It: CSN has teamed up with http://www.widwi.com/ (what I did with it) for the first-annual Cookware.com Quirky Turkey Table Challenge. This exciting competition asks entrants to send in ‘before’ and ‘after’ pictures of their Thanksgiving tables and post them on widwi.com for a chance to win Calphalon Cookware Sets ($199 value). Consumers are invited to vote for their favorite shots, as well. The top three vote getters receive a cookware set. The contest runs until Dec. 15.
-- CSN Baby Weekly Giveaway: Every week through the end of 2009, CSNBaby.com will give away exciting prize packages for the little one in your family. Check out CSNBaby.com right now for the latest sweepstakes.
-- Get More From Your Floor: Adding to its unparalleled selection of home products, CSN recently launched FlooringSelect.com. This new site marks CSN’s first step into the flooring category. From eco-friendly cork and bamboo flooring to hardwood, tile, and laminate – you can find it all here, just in time for New Year’s renovations.
-- Shoes, Telescopes, Wheelchairs and More: This is the first holiday season that CSN has offered a huge variety of shoes, telescopes, binoculars, wheelchairs, and other home medical equipment through several new sites including: ShoesGotSole.com, BinocularsWorldwide.com, and WheelChairSelect.com. Check them out for great gifts and useful products for friends, family or yourself.
-- Getting Down to Business. If you’re looking for the latest and greatest décor, furniture and accessories for your business or your school-related needs, then CSN has got you covered. By December 7, two new CSN sites will launch -- CSNSchool.com and CSNBusiness.com -- offering thousands of products perfect for your work space, your study area or your classroom.

In fact, there's so much happening at CSN Stores this season, that consumers who want to take advantage of the latest offerings should check our Fan Page, www.Facebook.com/csnstores, or our Home Page, http://www.csnstores.com/, and the Special Savings sections of their favorite CSN sites on a daily basis from now through the end of the year for the latest updates.

CSN Stores' 12 Days of Seasonal Sweepstakes

CSN Stores' 12 Days of Seasonal Sweepstakes has officially launched! Visit our Facebook Fan Page HERE, become a fan, and look out for an exciting new giveaway every day, for 12 days. That's right, you could have the chance to win one of 12 exciting prizes from Dec 1 - Dec. 12.

Make sure you check out the Fan Page and GOOD LUCK. Happy Holidays from everyone here at CSN Stores! =)

Enter Your Creative Kid To Win A Year's Worth of Toys & More...

Calling all parents. Enter your children (ages 12 and under) in CSN's brand new Imagination Nation Contest: The Search for The Country's Most Creative Kid. Prizes add up to more than $5,000 and include one year's worth of toys. You just need to describe the most creative thing your child has ever done. It takes just a minute and you receive 10% off anything at CSN just for entering. Click here and give it a shot.