Fab Freebie: A Taste Of India
***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries***
We’d heard of the “slow food movement” before, but not the “slow clothes movement” – until this week’s giveaway sponsor reached out to us. Saffron Marigold creates luxury Indian linens, and they make each tablecloth, bedspread, curtain and pillow cover very meticulously (both to safeguard traditional techniques and deliver a high quality finished product). Just think, all of these patterns have been meticulously hand-printed inch-by-inch using traditional woodblock techniques in Saffron Marigold’s Indian artisan studios. Pretty fantastic, eh?
And this week TWO of you are going to have a chance to enjoy TWO pieces of these slowly and beautifully made linens in your home. Each winner will get their choice of a lovely tablecloth or table runner…
…and their choice of a gorgeous and graphic cushion cover.
And while you’re over on their site browsing their stunning designs, be sure to check out the photo slideshow of their time-intensive process which details how they create all the unbelievably intricate patterns. It will truly give you an appreciation for the craftsmanship that went into these prizes. And you’ll also soon get to appreciate a sweet discount they’re dishing out (stay tuned for those details on Thursday).
So here’s the gist:
- PRIZE: Your choice of any tablecloth or table runner from Saffron Marigold, plus one cushion cover.
- TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “MARIGOLD ME!” and…
- BONUS QUESTION: … tell us something that you feel is always better when you take your time. Maybe you agree with the slow food or slow clothes movement? Or you prefer to give lots of time to painting or a DIY project? Perhaps you’re just a slow and very careful driver?
- GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, June 9nd at 8pm EST
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: Two
- PRIZE SHIPS: Anywhere in the WORLD!
- USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winner will be selected using random.org and announced on Thursday. Good luck!
Find more freebie info on our Giveaway FAQs page. Pics courtesy of Saffron Marigold.
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MARIGOLD ME!
Baking is always better if I take my time; if I rush and miss something then the whole thing is a disaster.
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I love to cook slowly … I take my time slicing/dicing/marinating. I think its fun to listen to music and have some wine while chatting and cooking away.
MARIGOLD ME! What beautiful linens!
I feel a good book is always better when I take my time. But that’s tough because if I like it I always want to read it really fast so I can see what happens!
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Yay! These are lovely, I hope I win!
Robin
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MARIGOLD ME – I like to think about things a looong time. I have regretted almost every snappy decision I’ve made.
MARIGOLD ME! I feel cooking is better when you take your time..definitely a more enjoyable experience!
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I do my best when I take my time rimming my hedges iwth the electric trimmer.
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I like to take my time when I am at the gym, or otherwise being active. If I set out on a walk, bike ride, or go to the gym with limited time to spare, I might feel more anxious and frazzled than when I set out!
“MARIGOLD ME!”
I like to practice the slow parenting movement. I try not to overschedule myself or my kids and just ake time to enjoy each other.
MARIGOLD ME!
I think writing letters slowly is a good idea. That way you can really think through what you’re trying to tell them. It also sounds like it comes from the heart that way.
Marigold Me! I just do everything slowly!
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I love a slow lazy sunny afternoon. When you can just lay around outside in the sunshine and read a book.
Marigold Me! i like to get ready for work really slowly…i hate starting the day off rushed!
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I definitely think food tastes better when I take the time to cook from scratch. And I’m a huge fan of the slow, leisurely enjoyment of a meal – I never want my dinner parties to end!
MARIGOLD ME!!! And I am usually pretty quick with everything – eating, crafts, driving…and I definitely regret it sometimes! But I believe that taking time with your friends and family…which I do!
Marigold me!
Those are absolutely gorgeous!!
I like taking my time with dishes. I know, it’s weird, but I hate using the dishwasher. I LOVE handwashing them – I feel like they get cleaner, and it’s kind of theraputic for me. My “alone time” if you will. The water in the sink is loud enough to drown out any other noise and it’s just sudsing, washing, rinsing, drying, repeat.
Love it.
“MARIGOLD ME! and i like to scrapbook slowly and carefully
“MARIGOLD ME!” bring on the slow paint movement… taking my time and doing a thorough job the first time rather than repainting down the road!
MARIGOLD ME
I love to cook and for me part of the fun comes from taking my time planning, shopping, and preparing the meal.
MARIGOLD ME! Spending time with my son every evening is better when I take my time – watching him eat, playing with him in the bath, cuddling before bed with a book, and kissing him goodnight. He grows so fast, I want to remember him well as a baby and toddler.
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I am a very impatient person so taking my time only happens when I really care about something! I’m making a light fixture right now that requires meticulous cutting and finicky pieces and my husband is amazed that I’m doing it because I typically have no patience. Just like this weekend, I hung wallpaper in my kitchen and took the time to properly measure and make sure the pattern matched! But when it comes to cooking or anything else… I don’t take my time and it ends up being a disaster!!!!! :-) (thats why my husband does the cooking!!)
MARIGOLD ME!
Slowcooking is a favorite of mine…
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MARIGOLD ME! Running slow is always better than running fast for me. There is nothing like a slow run/jog/walk along the river.
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I like to take my sweet time knitting.
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These are GORGEOUS!!!!
I like to take my time keeping detailed notes/journals for my kids. I hope that when they’re older they will find the stories of themselves and our family funny, interesting, sweet, humiliating, etc. =)
Marigold me! And, something that is better when I take my time … painting my nails!
MARIGOLD ME! Mornings are always better when I take my time…
Marigold Me! These are so beautiful! I think it’s definitely good to take your time when driving! Sometimes I find myself rushing to get to a playdate when it’s just not worth it to not be safe!
Marigold me.
I’m a slow reader and thank goodness for that: I’m an editor and make my living by finding the mistakes other people skim over!
MARIGOLD ME!
I always feel better when I take my time packing – then I know I haven’t forgotten anything.
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I definitely agree with the slow food movement. Bread, pasta, pasta sauce and soup are always better when made from scratch – especially so when you use local ingredients. This is a fabulous give-away. Thank you!
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I do a lot of DIY projects and attention to detail is extremely important. This weekend we were finishing a media cabinet that we built the prior weekend and you really need to take your time making sure to construct and finish it properly! Very impressive that these linens are hand-stamped.
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Bolognese sauce is ALWAYS better when it simmers all day, even if it does smell up the house for a few days :)
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Crock pots are the absolute best so I’ll go with cooking.
Side note: I own the top left tablecloth in curtains and they’re be-a-utiful!
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Bonus question: It’s always better when you take your time slowly enjoying a cup of coffee in the morning. :)
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Hmmm, doing something carefully and slowly. I enjoy taking extra care and time with almost everything. Cutting corners really never pays off in the end. My husband would say I need to drive a little more slowly, but I always try to be as careful as possible. ;)
~Karla
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Take your time with friends. They’re worth it.
Marigold Me!!! I love to make needlework projects and it is a slow process, but well worth the time!!
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I take my sweet time planning my next DIY reno (small scale, as I’m apartment-bound). Right now it’s a fab tall oval wall mirror with a frame of wooden roses … on the boyfriend’s suggestion, it’s going green (my favorite)!
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I take my time on my weekend projects – either cooking a nice weekend meal or putting that extra effort into the garden that makes a huge difference.
Marigold me!
I always enjoy a slower morning when I get up extra early. It’s so relaxing & I leave in a completely different mood :)
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Wow, the fabrics are beautiful!!
Slow seems to work best when I am painting (or I end up with a big sloppy mess!) and when I’m doing anything with my 2 year old. She’s on her own time table! :)
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I love to eat slowly – it allows me to savor every bite and fills me up more quickly too, to avoid getting seconds!
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I’m terrible about eating to fast and not enjoying the food or the company I’m with. So taking it slow and having a nice leisurely dinner is something I’m striving to do more often!
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MARIGOLD ME! cutting out sewing patterns turns out better when you take your time!