***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.
Ecochic says
MARIGOLD ME!
I love taking my time when it involves quality time. I don’t get to see my family that often, but when I do, I like to take my time and enjoy every moment with them.
Jessica says
MARIGOLD ME!
I always enjoy cooking when I have plenty of time to do it right. Otherwise, essential ingredients sometimes get left out, or other mishaps occur.
Traci says
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Sadly, TAKE YOUR TIME isn’t advice I live by very often. My husband and the kids take their time with everything from dressing to eating to telling me about thier day. While I KNOW I need to slow down, it always feels like I have SO MUCH to do.
Liz says
MARIGOLD ME!
I love slow cooking red beans & rice – always nice to come home after a long day at work & enjoy dinner a that only requires the effort of scooping deliciousness into a bowl!!!
Debra says
“Marigold Me”
I always take time with baking, always from scratch, never a mix.
Mandy says
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I’m a perfectionist, so I like to take my time with most tasks (cooking, cleaning, tasks at work, reading, picking out birthday cards… I can be a slowww person!) to make sure they’re done right. “A stitch in time saves nine” is one of my favorite sayings!
Erica says
Marigold me!
I like looking for books. And I hate being rushed through a meal.
Christina M. says
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I like taking time to decorate. If I had just bought everything that I liked when we bought our house we wouldn’t have come up with a design that was so “us.” Taking it one step at a time keeps things fresh all the time!
Erika says
MARIGOLD ME!
It’s always worth the time to make homemade chocolate cookies, and to sit down and write a handwritten letter.
Mari says
Marigold me!
Learning. I think we fail to appreciate that it takes time to learn something well.
Sarah says
Marigold me…i take my time when doing my makeup and getting ready for a big night out :)
Lucy says
MARIGOLD ME
I like to take my time when I eat–I enjoy my food more, and it’s a lot healthier for a person to eat that way.
julia says
MARIGOLD ME! I love to bake, and one of the main reasons for this is slow and methodical rhythm inherent to a successful baking project. A good made-from-scratch cake takes planning, precision, and patience, but it also beats a from-the-box quick fix every time!
Ria says
“MARIGOLD ME!” I like to take my time choosing paint colors!
michelle n says
Marigold me!
I like to take time to chat with friends. My husband always wants to drag me away but I just like to talk.
Karen says
“MARIGOLD ME!”
No matter what project I tackle, it always goes smoothly when I take my time.
Measure twice…cut once.
Chris says
“MARIGOLD ME!”
I think quilting is best done slowly to fully enjoy the process and get to know the quilt you are working on.
Pammy says
MARIGOLD ME!
I love to take my time on weekends :) I need to slowwww downn after a busy rush-rush week at work!
Mindi says
MARIGOLD ME!
I think that taking the time to cook a meal or bake a fresh loaf of bread is so worth it.
Emily @ Little Home says
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Liz Marcell says
MARIGOLD ME!!! (please) I am a fast-paced, multi-tasker, but there are a few areas of my life in which I take my time: when doing yoga, when bicycling through my beautiful city of New Orleans, and when getting away with my partner – our ideal vacation is to sit by the water and do nothing.
Cindy says
MARIGOLD ME!
Marriage – I find the more patient I am with it, the more I can explore it, learn from it, react to it, and keep it healthy.
Laura F. says
MARIGOLD ME!
Vacation is always better when taken slowly. One can certainly cram a lot into a day, but I would rather remember and enjoy what I am seeing than rush through five museums in a day!
Christin says
MARIGOLD ME!!!
Most all things are better when you take your time. Food, DIY projects, fun trips, work, and time with loved ones. They are all better when you take time to enjoy them or give your 100% effort. :)
Letty says
MARIGOLD ME!
I eat my food really slowly, and I think that doing so (while frustrating to other sometimes) allows me to fully appreciate the different flavors in the foods I’m eating and truly enjoy whatever I’m eating.
Beth says
MARIGOLD ME!
Love, love love this give away! I am a slow poke when it comes to almost anything. Love a lot things about the slow movement, seems to fit me just right :)
Keith N. says
Marigold ME!
In gardening, start small, take your time and enjoy the results, rather than becoming overwhelmed by being in a rush for quick results.
micaela @ hishouse;herhelp. says
marigold me!
I take my time designing/decrating my house. Some would call it indecssiveness!
Megan says
MARIGOLD ME!
I love cooking and baking from scratch- it takes more time, but you know what is in your food and can be an enjoyable time.
Adele says
Margigold me, please!
Some food is always better slow cooked…spaghetti sauce, bar-b-q, etc!
Rebekah says
MARIGOLD ME i like to take my time every Sunday afternoon. Just enjoying Sunday’s is a favorite pasttime for me and my family. Get rejuvenated before the work week starts back:)
Lindsay W. says
“MARIGOLD ME!” I always think its better to take your time with brushing my teeth, although I have to remind myself regularly to slow down!
Wehaf says
MARIGOLD ME!
I love to take a long, relaxed walk in the evening with my dog. Power walking is great for exercise, but strolling is wonderful for the mind.
Amanda says
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LCAinRIC says
Marigold me! I take a lot of time when writing to someone to ensure that I say exactly what I mean to say and don’t accidentally offend!
Lisa Woolsey Box says
These are SO beautiful! Marigold me pretty please! I love preparing my lunch slowly after I’ve put my son down for a nap. I find that if I take my time preparing my food, I take my time in eating and enjoying it…it’s now a daily relaxing ritual.
nichole says
MARIGOLD ME! please!
Kathy T says
Marigold me!
Eating ice cream. Since I’m dieting (again) having ice cream is such a treat. wolfing it down in a hurry defeats the whole point. A scoop can last a long, long time if you try. And it’s so good that way!
Kristin Eldridge says
Marigold ME!
Enjoy your loved ones!
tara says
MARIGOLD ME! i like taking my time reading blog posts in my feed reader! =]
Maria says
Iced tea and iced coffee are way better when their slowly cool-brewed. And, best of all, it doesn’t take extra effort, just some foresight.
Ashley says
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Leslie says
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Go slow? What does that mean?
Sara says
Marigold me! I like to make Italian beef in the crock pot and it always tastes better the longer it cooks!
Laura B. says
MARIGOLD ME!
I do a lot of advertising in my field, and I feel that my marketing always comes out better when I take my time (and not wait for deadlines!).
Angel says
Marigold Me!
Most things are better when done slowly and enjoyed (fancy dinner, baking, reading, art). Too bad we don’t normally slow down. Great reminder!
Melinda says
Marigold me :)
I wish I took my time more. I do most things quickly because I value time over quality . . . However, I’m very willing to pay someone else for the time they spent on making quality items. Thankfully my husband takes his time doing everything, so I’ve enjoyed learning some from him.
Molly says
MARIGOLD ME! I think taking my time in the “inbetween,” as I call it, is the most important to me. I have a hectic schedule, running from place to place. Even if I only have 10 minutes at home before I have to leave again, I like to stretch that 10 minutes as long as possible. Doing a quick clean, folding clothes, laying on the couch, read, whatever needs to be done at that moment to refresh. Every moment counts.
jody says
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Being with children. It just goes smoother, more happier, if you take things slow & enjoy the p.r.o.c.e.s.s. instead of the final result (or think about the other zillion things you need to be doing). Just to slow down in the moment. It’s key.
Kate says
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A long and slow-paced dinner with friends is one of my favorite things in the world. It can always be happily extended with dessert, wine, coffee, digestivi, more dessert, and so on.