Thanks for sending me such a beautiful cowhide rug - possum throw - possum merino knitwear!

 

Sometimes we get a lovely note or email from happy customers. We would love to hear from you, please send us your feedback. Please note that we changed our name from Debandada to Gorgeous Creatures in May 2010.

From real New Zealand customers

Hi there, Sorry this has taken me so long, but I wanted to write you a little note to say how pleased I was with my purchase. You were not the cheapest supplier for the skins but I am totally glad I choose you as the quality is gorgeous and I just loved the personal touch of the note and chocolate. Thank you! I wish you lots of business success. Nicola - Taupo - New Zealand.

Hi Kirsty, Cowhide arrived early this morning, its even nicer than I expected, I just love it and it looks wonderful in my living room.................thanks so much , such great service and the chocolate will be yum! Robyn - Lower Hutt - New Zealand.

I am more than happy to recommend "Gorgeous Creatures" to clients and friends as the best boutique retailer of cow-skin rugs in New Zealand and Australia. Kirsty has an amazing eye for selecting beautiful colour, texture and quality - rugs that will perfectly complement both traditional and contemporary interiors. I've also been impressed by her expert knowledge of the product and extremely grateful for her willingness to go beyond the call of duty to get a "gorgeous creature" delivered to me!
Fiona - Interior Designer - Auckland - New Zealand.

Just to say a big 'Thank You' for your help in getting the wrist warmers, caps and balaclava to me so promptly last week. They are just fabulous and have been very well received!!! I shall be back for more! Jenny - Hamilton - New Zealand.

Received my rug today. It looks absolutely fabulous! Thank you so much! Arrived in excellent condition and just love it! Loren - Auckland - New Zealand.

Thanks for your note and chocolate that arrived with our cowhide. We are thrilled with it. Here are some photos to show you how at home it is in our house. Sue - Wellington - New Zealand.

I absolutely love my possum merino top and scarf. It is deliciously warm, soft, and feels wonderful to wear. Wool usually irritates my skin, makes me itchy and can encourage my eczema, so the possum merino is perfect for my sensitive skin. Anna - Auckland - New Zealand

I've been meaning to write and let you know that my sister really liked the knit wear. She absolutely loved the Flax coloured set (her favourite and mine), really liked the navy/purple [Harbour] as well. She had a trip to Rotorua which was cold enough to bring out the new gear and I'm sure the temps this week will be similar! My niece has taken the polka dot hat and has not had it off her head apparently. Thank you so much. Katrina - Auckland - New Zealand

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Thank you also for making all of my visits to your store such easy and enjoyable ones! I am loving all of my purchases (rugs etc) and my kids (myself included) are enjoying the possum fur. It drapes the family couch and never stays put as my kids love to snuggle in it, even at this time of the year!! I was a bit nervous about having it on the couch all the time (dirt, kids etc..) but it is one of the easiest, fuss free pieces in our lounge. It doesnt crease and is exceptionally easy to spot clean!! and the calf skin underside is divine, well worth the extra in price. I will most definitely be back some time in the future and look forward to the new launch! Sharleen - Auckland - New Zealand

Hi Kirsty, It is home and looks fantastic! We love it to bits....The kids are going to name it though. Works for me! There is a New Zealand children's picture book called Cow Power by Kim Riley about a dairy cow in Shannon who saved a farmer. The kids wanted to name 'our cow' so they dug out that book and she was christened - "569". A very special cow and a very special rug. We, the kids and the dog - love it! Emma & John - Wellington - New Zealand.

Wow, if you want to know about good quality leather, cowhide, fur. This is the lady to talk to. Do not buy a Opossum throw or Cowhide Rug until you have spoken to this lady. She will tell you all about the traps, cheap and nasty's, care, uses, price, origins. The knowledge she has is just awesome. I have learnt so much from her I wouldn't buy from anyone else because I know the care, quality and attention she provides and trust her knowledge 100%. Andree - Auckland - New Zealand.

Hi Kirsty, The cowhide arrived this afternoon and we LOVE it. Thank you so much for recommending that particular one. I'm sure we'll have plenty of years enjoyment out of it. Thanks again. Amanda - Blenheim - New Zealand.

Great customer service, great quality. Thanks to Kirsty it was an awesome shopping experience! Martina - Wellington - New Zealand.

Just a wee note to let you know the ottomans arrived safe and sound. We just think they are great! Thanks so much for the service and prompt making of them. We will come back to you when we are in the market for some other animals! Next time we are in Auckland we will pay you a visit to see your show room. If you have a database of customers please put my name on it. Once again thanks so much. Cheers Mark - Cromwell, New Zealand.

I have finally downloaded photos from my camera and found the one with the cowhide. Thought you might like to see how we have displayed it in our lounge. I think it looks great and had lots of nice comments about it, especially about the size! So thank you for your help in choosing this cool cowhide we are very pleased with it. Mari - Wanganui, New Zealand.

The Cow hide arrived about the same time as we did to work this morning, very speedy delivery!! We are both very pleased with it, we can’t really say any more other than it is just ‘gorgeous’. Paul and Tracey - Gisborne, New Zealand.

Thank you for the beautiful cushions, they look even better than I thought they would look, and fit in perfectly on my chocolate sofa's! It's been a pleasure doing business with you and no doubt you'll hear from me in the future (once I have saved a little money up) regarding your gorgeous cow skin rug's! All the best. Verity - Wairoa, New Zealand.

I received the cowhide this morning. It is gorgeous! Thank you so much for your prompt service. Lisa - Auckland, New Zealand.

Thanks for sending me such a beautiful cowhide. It looks great in front of the fireplace. Thanks again for great service, I'm rapt. Pam - Keri Keri, New Zealand.

Every time children visit my home they go straight to my cowhide rug and roll around on it. Kids absolutely love it. It is a joy to watch their happiness. I think they love the tactile softness. This was an unexpected bonus, thank you for everything. Susan - Auckland, New Zealand.

I'm cowhide mad! I've just bought my third skin for my wonderful New York style apartment. Kerry @ Wild Poppies flower shop - Auckland, New Zealand.

The hide arrived only 2 days after my order; it's beautiful and I'm thrilled and it is going to look spectacular in my new house [moving in in 10 days] on a pale wood floor along with dark tan leather sofas and a dark wood exotic huge coffee table. Many thanks. Juliet - Wanganui, New Zealand.

Thanks again, we just love our rug. Had loads of compliments and telling everybody about you. Hope business is doing well. Kind regards, Karyn - Auckland, New Zealand.

From real Australian customers

Hi Kirsty, the cowhide rug arrived today and it is the ultimate thing! Beautiful! Thanks very much. Have a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. Cheers Herwig – Queensland – Australia.

Yes I got it [cowhide rug] Thursday or so and it is just gorgeous! Sorry I didn't email before - was on a big deadline!! Thank you so much! I am going SO really enjoy this!! Judy - NSW - Australia.

You are not going to believe this but my gorgeous cow hides and gloves arrived at 10.30 this morning!!!!!!!!!! Unbelievable!!!!!!!!!! Derek was here to sign. I just got home from work and couldn't believe it!! They are absolutely beautiful and so so soft. The cream one is just lovely and my favourite (the black and white one) is actually on our bed at the moment. I just love them. The gloves are so soft and warm. We are going to save and purchase from you one of the black possum throws and definitely one of your ottomans or footstools. I have never had anything arrive so quickly before. I am still in shock!!! Thank you so so much Kirsty, have a great day. - Louise - Mittagong- Australia

Just thought I’d drop you a quick line to let you know that my ottoman arrived yesterday all good, put the legs on, no problems, it looks fantastic in my lounge, Thank you for your excellent service and great quality product….No problem with customs or extra duty either, Bonus!!! Paul - Sydney - Australia

Thank you so much for all your help in this process – it has been great! The hide is just fabulous, we all love it! It fits in perfectly and contains the most divine colours. I will do my best to pass on as many people as possible and I have no doubt I will be in touch very soon with more orders! Sarah - Albury NSW - Australia.

Received my cowhide yesterday and just want to let you know how delighted i am with it and can't wait until our new home is completed (November) so i can show it off. Thank you for your excellent service and speedy delivery............ i will certainly recommend your company to all my friends. Kind regards Julie - Bulli NSW Australia.

Just a quick email to let you know that my cows and reindeer etc arrived just now, with no problems through customs. I absolutely LOVE the product, it is even better than I thought it would be, the colours and textures are beyond perfect for our house. And the wallet/bag I bought for my mum as a present, just might be staying in my possession (haha). Thank you so much! Many thanks, Corinne - Sydney NSW - Australia.

The zebra arrived safely and I LOVE it! It looks absolutely wonderful on our terracotta tile floor and with our black leather sofas. I look forward to receiving the two zebra cushions when they are ready. Again my thanks for your excellent service. I would recommend Debandada to anyone here looking for an animal print rug. Thanks again for your great service and great product. (Second order of cushions) They have arrived and they are great. I am just delighted with both the rug and matching covers. I am a very satisfied customer who would be happy to recommend you to anyone who was interested. Felicity - Melbourne VIC Australia.

Received this morning, looks great ! Very happy with it, might have to order a couple more now, oh dear............... Thanks for the great service. Mark - Wellington, New Zealand.
It's arrived, it's beautiful and the colour is exactly as expected! Thank you again for your fabulous service. Kindest regards Trish - Fremantle WA Australia.

Thank you so much for the service and I'm just thrilled to bits with my rug. Adrienne -  NSW Australia.

My rug is absolutely beautiful Kirsty. I can’t thank you enough for your suggestion of the colour and texture of my Hereford cow hide. The long hair is so cosy and the richness of tone compliments the colour scheme of my mid century home. Michelle - VIC Australia.

A friend came over and as she was undoing the box, then the bag I got so excited. It truly is magnificent, the colours amazing softer than silk (or at least as soft). I'm so glad that I trusted my judgement when I saw it on the site. I just kept going back to the image, knowing it was the one. Thank you sooooo much, I will treasure it. Lisa - VIC Australia.

Testimonials from the rest of the world

Dear Kirsty: I can not thank you enough. The package arrived today with the items that I ordered from you.  The package was in great shape (having traveled almost 9,000 miles [over 14,000 kilometres) and the items were exactly what I was looking for!  I also have to tell you that you are just a delight to have met and talked to (both on-line and over the phone) and you were unbelievably helpful in making sure I ordered and received exactly what I was looking for.  You were also extremely helpful in working with me to determine the appropriate method of shipping. In today's world, as one searches on-line for an item it is extremely difficult to know who you are dealing with and whether or not the person and company are honest and responsible and whether or not the product will be of high quality and whether or not it will even come as promised.  However, you (and Gorgeous Creatures) are a company that exemplifies how businesses can and should operate and deal with customers.  You are helping to define what customer service should be. I look forward to recommending you to all of my friends and, in fact, I am looking forward to figuring out what else I can order from you, as I do look forward to the possibility of working with you again. Kirsty - you are wonderful!!
Regards, Marc - Connecticut - USA

Dear Kirsty, I just wanted to tell you that I received the beanie and that I love it! Thank you for the little word as well, it is always very pleasant! I lost a beanie I bought in New Zealand last year and to tell you the truth, that was a real drama because I was wearing it all the time! A drama until I found out about your website on the internet! Well this one is even more beautiful than the one I lost! I will keep the address of your website precisously! Marie-Julienne - Paris - France

Dear Gorgeous Creatures, Hats arrived – i’m so happy ...thanks. Paola - Japan

Hi Kirsty, Thank you for your efforts. The possum skin is exactly as we wanted, and you are quite right, the colour of it changes dramatically in the light. We appreciate greatly the trouble you went to, not only in obtaining exactly what we were after, but in getting our possum fur ready under time pressure for transport to Hong Kong. Your expertise, enthusiasm and dedication to the business should be commended, and we will not hesitate to recommend this business to prospective clients in the future. Regards Andrew and Melike - Hong Kong.

It’s gorgeous so thanks heaps. I have decided to hide it for xmas (excuse the pun!). Will def be in touch later re the possums. They look so luxurious. Thanks Kirsty. Great service and beautiful product. Pru - London, United Kingdom.

The deer skin arrived today in excellent condition. It is as pretty as the picture. Thank you! Deborah - South Carolina USA.