5 *star service.

  
December is upon us.  Hanukkah  has begun.  Advent calenders go up.  Letters to Santa go out.  And some will even get a response.  Or maybe a message from one of his little helpers.  A magical time where baking is no longer a sinful indulgence, but instead a virtuous necessity. And shopping - well, let's just say I have a few organization-related-to-do's this week, before I introduce any more objects into my home (even if those objects are in fact, for other people).

Nothing major, just 2 projects that need to be done... that will make both shopping and wrapping that much easier - 1) my computer files (endless ideas of gifts, crafts, recipes, you-name-it), and 2) my office closet (bins of candles, ribbon, wrapping paper, craft-supplies galore).

In getting started- sorting through the information abyss that is my computer files/bookmarks/inbox/reader, I realized that I had not yet shared a great find- and remarkable customer service.

Over the summer, I shared our attachment to wine country.  Since we cannot go as often as we would like, we continue to find ways to bring it to us.  I loved the idea of using old wine crates for creative storage, entertaining, and even shelving, yet they can be ridiculously priced.  So, when I saw this post, on Remodelista, featuring wine crates for $20.00, I got on the phone and placed my order.

I am not being reimbursed in any way to endorse this company, but I wanted to share the amazing level of service I received @ Wine Pine.  I was immediately told that the wine crates do not in fact look like the ones that were featured- but even better (marker/stickers removed).  I spoke with the owner directly, received additional pictures via email of the crates that he personally recommended, and was even  guided to spend less so that I could receive a better shipping rate!  Informative, down-to-earth, and friendly... top-notch service.  I realize that the holidays are in full swing, and on everyone's brain, but didn't want to miss the opportunity to share.  
 
And if you do purchase a crate of your own, or have one already, here's a little inspiration on how you can use it in your home - indoors and out...
   
Images via (left to right; top to bottom)  12-3, 45-6, 78
 

23 comments:

  1. What a cute idea, Torrie! I love anything rustic like that for decorating. It reminds me of where I grew up. And isn't it always so surprising when you receive great customer service like that? Such a treat! I'm in full holiday mode over here too and trying to finish up my Christmas shopping (mostly online, but I'll save room for a few in person shopping trips to look at all the decorations). I LOVE your tradition of decorating the tree while listening to chipmunks christmas music. That sounds really fun!

    xo
    Valerie

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  2. I love the look of crates like that. I will check then out for sure. I too have a computer list to tackle. I have a post it that reads 'back up 2008 and 2009 pics'. I now need to add 2010 to the post it and still haven't done it. Ugh!!!

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  3. Ooh, those are awesome!!

    I also have tons and tons and TONS of files, saved photos, etc. to go through. I think it is actually slowing down my laptop! :D

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  4. those are so cute!! love it.

    i have an old cantaloupe crate - which is totally less classy than wine!

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  5. Oh my goodness!...just got your email! Thanks for linking to my post! You are so sweet!!

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  6. thanks for the link up torrie! =)

    and i love the idea of using crates for storage too. thanks for that link. i remember walking in to crate and barrel many many many many (!) years ago and asking them if they sold the crates that they had items displayed on. of course i was shocked that they didn't! =)

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  7. gorgeous place. yes i love wine crates as storage, which reminds me i should ask my father in law for some of his...

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  8. Another thanks for the link love!
    And yet another thanks for giving me a great idea for a gift for my husband (involving a wine crate!!).
    LOVE these!!
    :)

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  9. Love wine crates. Sounds like you found a great source. My friend has a trunk full for me and you just reminded me that I need to grab them. I planted a little herb garden in one in the spring but now I'm thinking of using my new ones for book shelves in my office. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  10. Love Love Love this post- that first crate is my favorite. I don't have one- but now i need one! LOL!

    Keep the ideas coming girl!

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  11. I love wine crates! Amazing idea!
    Happy December first friend!
    xo

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  12. Love wine crates!! We use them for our herb garden and lettuces...I ususally pick mine up from the local wine shop but I'm sure the wine pine ones are much nicer ;)

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  13. Fab! What are you doing with them—or is that a secret?

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  14. Valerie-
    Yes, that was the best part about it- the fact that I'm not expecting that GOOD of service!

    Danielle-
    Right there with ya. I bought a external hard drive when I got my laptop... and have yet to back up the pictures. (Love the fact that you keep adding the new year to the post-it!)

    Suzie-
    Like I said, LOVE your gift idea list... so good that I contradicted myself and started shopping.

    Stephanie-
    Too bad for them (profit-wise)! Actually, people always asked us @ SB's about our display fixtures... and the answer was always, "Not for sale!"

    Karen-
    Ooh, now I'm curious:). Anything in a wine crate would be a perfect gift for me (that's a hint- if Ryan's reading this... and I could always use MORE crates)!

    Rebecca-
    Currently, out of 3 (one flat, 2 large)- two are being used in my office as book shelves for holding magazines (a HUGE problem- and goal- to sort through my magazines, organize, figure out which I want to keep, etc.). Since they are in one consolidated spot, it has been much easier. The flat one is not being used at the time, but will be, once I get though my office closet.

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  15. Wow - who knew those wine creates could be so cute?!! Love it.

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  16. I too love the crates and rustic is so awesome, it brings out more senses like texture and cook smells :)

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  17. Love those crates! I need to find one of those here to buy
    LOx

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  18. The flower box on that deck is screaming my name!

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  19. This a great find Torrie - thanks for sharing! I'm sending the link to the Mr. He's in charge of our "wine cellar" - which is really an unfinished basement I'm scared to enter. Maybe these would spruce things up down there.

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  20. What a great find. Thanks for passing this on. I will have to bookmark this. I'm still sore about losing out a few months ago on a Craigslist listing for crates for $5 each! I was planning to build an amazing wall of storage but then someone else beat me to them. I would so love to see what you're doing with your crates, especially if they're holding your magazines. I was so embarrassed to discover a huge cache of magazines in my house today that I had completely forgotten about. Eek! What a little pack rat I am.

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  21. holly's wine! hey, thats my box!

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