Burke Decor Whole Home Box Review – May 2015

I’m undecided on what to do. I need to update my credit card and the subscription page keeps erroring out no matter what browser I use. They did offer that I could call and update my credit card number. I prefer being able to see my subscriptions.

My billing date is coming up so I need to decide soon what to do.

I have a question… I just received my first box. Included were:
4 melamine “bird” plates
Set of 4 Fern Cloth Napkins (actually love them)
Diamond pattern buttering board
Cube of note sheets (600 count).
Is this normal? I only ask because i didn’t get any sort of paperwork with the box. Other boxes offer breakdowns of item and prices.
So why are they sending out additional boxes for missing items? Should i let them know to include me or is my box typical and thats what i should be expecting going forward?
Just wondering.
Thanks in advance ladies!

i just cancelled the home box… $55 for some random clearance items that don’t even go together or match. i was so excited to come across a home sub box – but this one just seems too odd

I just received my second Home box today and seems like I got the same box as a lot of people. I got the ugly table runner, the ugly cardboard coasters, the whiskey glasses, and a candle. I’m not trying to sound negative and I understand it was their first box but this box was not curated well. The box Liz received is a false representation of what they actually send you. I guess that’s why I’m so disappointed, I thought everyone was going to receive something at least similar. I honestly wish I just took my $60 and went to Pier 1 to pick out something I actually like. Cancelling.

Received my 2nd box today and luckily I had been reading the comments of what others received so was expecting to be underwhelmed. My first box was 2 coasters, 2 small roost glasses or votive holders and a small bowl. My 2nd box which was to have been a full box valued at $120.00 was a small print cutting board (received these in the Skandicrush Christmas box), a set of wooden Scoop Stab and Spread appetizer tools, 2 very small Lucia soaps and a WaryMeyers candle. The candle is good and the soaps will work to put into a drawer so it can smell nice as really not useable as soap based on the size. I am debating on whether or not to continue as the value really wasn’t there for me. Other than a couple of people that received really nice 2nd boxes I think the majority are like the one I received.

My Spa “Floral and Fruit” supplement arrived today: a large NEST candle, a small votive-y Nest candle (both boxed and sealed), and a Lucia Room Spray. Happy with the “Part 1 and Part 2,” even if it is a bit candle heavy! Curious to see how they proceed from this point– I think that I may stick with them a little longer. Some of the Home Box items seem really nice– I just wish that everyone would be sent the same items– I never like all of the variation– almost always leads to “Box Envy” with me… That being said, I really liked Liz’s throw– did anyone else receive one?

I received my replacement Home and Warm & Earthy boxes While I’m much happier with the value of the boxes, I just don’t think these are the subscriptions for me. I did appreciate the fast response from customer service about the original shipments, and have to note that the boxes themselves are sturdy and the items are wrapped attractively (although some are not in their original packaging).

My replacement Home box contained:
* “powder room” fabric shower curtain – http://www.burkedecor.com/collections/bath/products/powder-room-shower-curtain-izola $48 on their site
* Kobo Vanilla Citrus Zest Candle – http://www.burkedecor.com/products/vanilla-citrus-zest-candle-kobo-candles $37 on their site (not in original packaging)
* Kobo Matches
* Great Plains Soap Dish – http://www.burkedecor.com/products/great-plains-soap-dish-design-by-izola $20 on their site
* Guest Toothbrush Set – http://www.burkedecor.com/products/guest-toothbrush-set-design-by-izola $12 on their site

Overall, this box doesn’t really seem to go together that well other than being all bath products (although the items go together *much* better than my original box). The shower curtain is not my style at all and it seems like an odd choice to include in a subscription box. The candle smells really nice; however it was not in a box and I can’t really imagine ever spending $37 on a candle. There is more “value” in this box, about $120 retail according to their website, but I don’t know that the items are all that useful for me. AND, I don’t really like the amount of variations in the boxes they’re sending out or the lack of any information card about the products.

The Warm & Earthy box had:
* Simpatico Shea Butter Cream in Ambergris – http://www.burkedecor.com/products/shea-butter-cream-in-ambergris-design-by-simpatico – $22 (not in original packaging)
* Kobo Catalan Calendula candle – http://www.burkedecor.com/products/catalan-calendula-soy-candle-design-by-kobo-candles $28
* Fine Bar Soap in Fern by Simpatico – http://www.burkedecor.com/products/fine-bar-soap-in-fern-design-by-simpatico $11
* Lucia No. 4 Mandarin & Tomato Room Spray – http://www.burkedecor.com/products/lucia-mandarin-tomato-flower-room-spray $22

I actually like the Spa Box a lot better than the Home box, and I’m also a lot happier with the value of this box than the one I originally received. But there was still no information card or anything inside the box. And I can’t help but feel like the retail prices of the items they sent are inflated, but that’s mostly because I can’t imagine myself actually paying retail price for these items.

Well after loving the items everyone got in their supplemental boxes…I didn’t get the same thing as anyone! I would kill for any of the notebooks or the coffee mug. It’s not bad stuff, it’s just nothing I wanted. I will be swapping it all if anyone is interested! I will try to get them on swap site in next few days with pics.
–modern wood salt and pepper shakers
–fancy wooden stirring spoon set (came in a cloth bag, may be designer?)
–two small patterned cutting boards
–patterned Fern napkins
So mine was entirely kitchen/wood themed. Go figure!

In case curious, my original box was similar to others and had:
–two pink Trina Turk napkins
–two shot glass sized Roost glasses
–two ceramic little dipping bowls.

I think all put together it is a value for the right person. Unfortunately that’s not me. And in this case, Liz’s box simply isn’t representative of what other folks are receiving.

Hmmmm…I love the idea of a home decor box, but I’m going to have to see another few months before taking the plunge. And I’m not sure I’m cut out for boxes with so much variation; it’s too easy to be disappointed when you see what everyone else receives.

I just received my second box today- and it’s very disappointing. The note said it was a ‘new replacement box featuring a curated selection of accessories for your home”. So THIS is the whole box that would be the normal $55 subscription box we would get that is supposedly worth $120.
This is exactly what was in it (and for reference, my first box wasn’t good like some received, it was 2 placemats, 1 coaster from a set of 4, and a plastic black/white geometric buttering board that looked like a dollar store item- none of which went together color or style wise or anything redeeming) ….
My whole replacement box included:
1) A mud brown (one sticker says brown and the sticker it’s covering up says dark grey) ceramic mug, made in china (dollar store quality, not cute like Liz’s, not dishwasher or micro safe ) with a huge chip out of it – it was not wrapped in anything and was placed next to heavy item #2 which was wrapped only in tissue paper.
2) kobo soy candle & pack of grey kobo boxed (roughed up box) matches – vetiver & shaved vanilla-very nice quality heavy, masculine scented candle
3) set of 6 notecards cut out/shaped/decorated like pink circus elephants
(not kidding)
4) Ted baker brown brogues lined notebook- this is a very nice quality masculine notebook
5) loose notecards w/envelope ( 1 with illustrations of reading glasses, 1of retro cameras and 1 is nice, a “thanks” card
6) very tiny Lucia soaps (3) smaller than hotel soaps but in tiny pretty boxes

I feel like between the two boxes, I barely got the value I paid, most of which is the candle and just other assorted things you would get off a clearance shelf somewhere… and there’s no way they can convince me there’s a value of $120 between the two boxes, let alone in this replacement box which is supposed to be the actual curated home box… – I’ve definitely wasted my $55 & alot of my time and am canceling immediately. I am glad some people are getting nice boxes though!!

Links will be in a comment responding to this post. I do like both boxes.

Here is my Cool and Fresh box Part 2.

1. Lucia # 8 Thyme Flower & Coriander Room Spray 3.38 oz $22 – I like the scent. It’s a light scent that is not overpowering. I walked in the area I sprayed about a half hour later and still could smell it. Zen and spalike scent. Can also double as a bathroom spray.

2. Simpatico No 17 candle 7 oz $24.00 – This is different than what I received in my Home Decor box which is the Kobo Sakura Blossom. It is a blend of mayapple, moss, white cedar, and black currant and has a light scent when unlit. I have not lit it yet. The link that I will include on the next post has a higher price, but the candle is listed at 8 oz.

3. Infusion Organique Buddha’s Fig Lotion $20 – Very pretty design. Scent is light. This is perfect for the bathroom or kitchen.

Box 1

1.Cascade Glacier Juniper Ridge Wilderness Perfume Cabin Spray $40 – I wasn’t sure what to think of it in the beginning. I read up on the company which made me exciting about the spray. It’s the kind of thing I love to support. Yesterday I noticed a strange smell in the basement. Our freezer door was open a crack and the meat went bad. This spray was a life saver last night. It covered up the odor and did not agitate my allergies 🙂 This has a stronger scent than the other room spray.

2. Lucia # 1 Goat Milk & Linseed Guest/Travel Soap – $1.63 -Beautiful wrapping, triple milled, and enhanced with 100% organic shea butter!

3. Lucia #2 Olive Oil & Laurel Leaf Guest/Travel Soap $1.63 – See above.

4. Lucia # 7 sea watercress & Chai Tea Soy Candle travel candle $6.75 – This came in a box and has a light scent unlit. I haven’t lit it yet.

I’m happy with what I received. I originally set this box for bimontly and am thinking of switching it to monthly to see what arrives. Links will be posted as a comment against this post, not above this post.

I’m not sure what to think about this sub. I like some of the items Liz and other’s received but overall I’d like to see something curated a little more carefully so that the items go together better, and I’d like to see a card/note explaining what is included. I know that they had some issues this month but I think it was handled well. I’m impressed with how they communicated with customers, admitted the mistake, and quickly sent new boxes. I’m curious to see what will be in the next box.

I got the cool and fresh spa box last week. Very underwhelmed. 2 tiny .88 oz. bars of Lucia soap, a 2 oz. bottle of Juniper Ridge cabin spray, and a small 2 oz. moss and mint Nest candle. The soaps are nicely fragranced, goat milk & linseed and sea watercress & chai tea. Cabin spray barely has any fragrance. Best item was the Nest candle which will burn nightly for about a week. Barely covers the $46.50 ($40.50 + 6.00 shipping) subscription cost. I may give them one more month…or not.

Looks like my cool and fresh Spa replacement box will be here tomorrow. I’m guessing Liz’s box will be too if she selected one. Liz, did you go with the warm and earthy box?

I received a package of paper napkins, a small plastic “buttering board,” and a small glazed gold rimmed ceramic dish. Very disappointing first box, but the small dish kind of matches my Lilly Pulitzer for Target dishes, so perhaps I can use it for a dipping sauce or condiment or something. Hope the second box is good.

The paper napkins are a very faded grey marble effect that I wouldn’t buy at the dollar store, quite frankly, nor would I pay a dollar for the tiny cutting board-type thing.

Has anyone been successful at cancelling their subscription on the website? Every time I click on “manage subscriptions” it takes me to an error page saying the address is not valid.

I’m waiting for my supplement box to get here. I received 2 trina turk cocktail napkins (just like Liz but only 2 and in green), a Canvas home small platinum Dauville bowl (companion to the Popsugar December box one- love it!) and 2 Roost small glasses in the first box.

Who in the heck packed these boxes because these all have been such a bizarre collection of items… I’m also wondering if the supplemental box was actually a reshipment of an entire box and in the future we will not get so many things. I’m subscribed for another one, though, because I’m dead curious about this whole thing 😀

I truly do wonder if Liz got and amazing full box because she runs the site…

I ordered a pair of salt and pepper shakers from Saks off 5th and they weren’t in the original packaging. Just saying that other places do this too.

I seriously don’t mean this in a negative way…..the photos I have seen of this box reminds me of what I bring home after perusing the clearance shelves at my local TJ Maxx. (At least my tastes seem to line up with theirs, haha!) So I am torn on whether I would want a box like this.

So am I just reading this wrong, or is this month’s shipment(s) a completely deceptive idea of what this subscription will be like? The description above says “A selection of 3 to 4 of our editors’ favorite products.” The first “too-light” box had three items in it and the “supplemental” box had four! Aside from the throw, neither box was blow-me-away cool. I’ll keep an eye on this subscription–and who knows, maybe they’ll alter their box to include 4 to 6 items–but I’m not sure I love it as much as I wanted to.

Love that throw! Someone should do a color themed home box where you choose the colors you like. For instance greens, blues, greys or reds, yellows, oranges. Then you would be more likely to recieve items that fit in with your decor/color schemes.

I’m praying for a throw that would be so amazing! I can’t wait until my supplemental box arrives tomorrow, I might not be able to sleep tonight lol. My first box was different looks very much like things from World Market or Pier One, so I’m very interested in seeing what’s in the second. Or if there appears to be a common theme with the items. I’d love to get the throw, or Nest candle that someone else got. I love cloth napkins, but not a fan of any of the designs I’ve seen so far and I don’t do table runners, my tables too short.

The throw is wonderful and I want those butterfly coasters. My second box should be here the 12th so can hardly wait. Am hopeful it is also a nice box.

Did anyone get as nice a box as Liz? The flutes, cup and throw are beautiful. No one else seems to have received anything as nice. Table runner? Yuck.