Sneak Peek... New Products For March 2008

It is always great when we can give our customers a sneak peek at what we are up to. This time we are happy to be able to give you a look at our new products that will hit our stores and be available online March 1st, 2008.

We have our new fun and playful Ladybug jewelry collection, our beautifully designed Celtic Christmas ornament and the finishing pieces to our Jade Collection. Not pictured is a new School Bus picture frame that has three windows to hold your children’s school pictures.



With St. Patrick’s Day coming just around the bend (March 17th) the lady in you life would look perfect wearing any of our Celtic line of jewelry or if you are planning to celebrate the occasion by visiting friends, the new Celtic Ornament would be a perfect hostess gift!

Thanks for reading...

Aitkens Pewter

We love to hear your comments...

It is always great to get customer response! We love feedback on pretty much anything we do!

Below is a great comment from one of our online customers...

"Just received my order (Bedtime Wish Box) and everything's in great shape. Very nicely wrapped in your Aitkens Box.............Thanks again, for your prompt and friendly service..........former Saint Johner, Jean." Jean from Kingsville, Ontario Bedtime Wish Box - Item # 10.081

Thanks Jean for your wonderful comments.

Sometime we get comments that, well, just add a little insight into our current product line...

"Hi, I recently got your flyer in my mailbox and couldn't help but notice that your Canadiana picture frame, though pretty, is decorated with Norway maple leaves. The red maple leaf, not the Norway maple leaf, is the symbol of Canada found on the flag. You can tell the difference because Norway maple leaves have extra lobes near the stem. The Norway maple is an ironic choice for a symbol of Canada not only because it is non-native but because it is an invasive species that crowds out other, native species. Unfortunately, it is liberally planted in urban areas in this country, including Fredericton, because it is tough and resistant to smog. Just thought you might be interested to know that." Vivian, Fredericton, NB
Canadiana Picture Frame - Item #06.415

Hummm... I guess this speaks to our attention to detail... Thanks Vivian. Comments like this are great to get and can only make us better at what we do.

And our last comment comes from a lady that was at the CASE I conference with Martin Aitkens in Boston (see last posting)...

"Martin, I love the blog.
Nice job!
The pewter boxes for the Light the Flame Conference were absolutely beautiful and very classy. In my mind, the quality of the Aitken's craftsmanship is second to none.
People in our business want our donors and friends to understand that our thanks and gratitude is as long lasting as... well, Pewter!
I am in awe of your talent and the quality of your product." Mary

Thanks Mary for the great message and we are all glad that the trinket box's were well received!

That's it for now....

Thanks for reading.

Aitkens Pewter

We are "Fire Starters!"

Getting Alumni excited about giving back to the intuitions that helped to mold their careers is a tough job. It takes a special person to give back and those who do deserve to be rewarded with a very special gift.

Creating these special gifts is something that Aitkens Pewter is very good at. Every year we are asked to design and create many one-of-a-kind gifts and every year we are happy to say that these gifts are very well received. Not only because of their unique design, wonderful craftsmanship or attention to detail, but for the "heart" we infuse into these pieces. The recipients of these special gifts not only appreciate the sentiment but can make a connection; the passion we feel for our work is the same passion they feel about their work and what they have become!

We are one of the "fire starters" that can truly help to "light the flame"!

This year we are happy to be yet again a Sponsor of the 2008 CASE District I Conference. We have created a very special oval trinket box that will be given to speakers and special guest.
Martin Aitken, owner and craftsman, will be at the conference in Boston to meet with attendees and explain how we can be a very important part of their "alumni relations" programs and help to "Light The Flame!"

If you are attending the conference, look for our great new ad in the conference program.
If you can see us being a part of your alumni relations program or any other appreciation program we would love to hear from you. Call Martin directly at (800) 567-4416 ext 3 or email him.

Thanks for reading!

Aitkens Pewter

In Celebration of Groundhog Day!

Groundhog Month has arrived and with it so has our "Groundhog Month Savings Event"!

Starting today, if you are making a purchase at one of our four Studio Store locations or online at AitkensPewter.com you can save 13% (the equivalent of our New Brunswick Sales Tax) by presenting your Groundhog Token in person or entering in our special promotion code online.

Also, for our local customers that can visit us in person, you can save an additional 10% by showing us any customer loyalty card and we will take you Canadian Tire Money as if it was real cash!!!

We only do this once a year... for the month of February!! There isn't a more perfect time to get your yearly gift giving purchases then right now. Your friends and family will be amazed by the hand-crafted quality of our pewter giftware... something to be cherished for a life time.

Thanks....

Aitkens Pewter

PS... if you don't have an official Groundhog Token we will be including one in every online order (in February)... for free, and if you live near one of our Studio Stores just stop in and sign up for one... they are free. Also... they double as a high-tech weather prediction device!

PSS... more information on Groundhog Day click the link.