***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.
Courtney says
MARIGOLD ME! Love everything here :-)
Lindsey T says
MARIGOLD ME! Painting. I always want to rush because I’m so eager to see the end result but them I’m disappointed because I rushed! So, I’ve been working on taking my time!
Joanna says
MARIGOLD ME!
I always feel better when I take the time to really play with my kids and let them set the pace.
Kathy says
Marigold Me!!
Homemade bagels. From start to finish they take hours, but they are worth it.
Sonia says
Marigold me!
Taking time to cook a delicious meal is always relaxing
Ann Marie says
Marigold me!
I love taking my time while tucking my kids in at night. That is my favorite time of the day.
Andrea says
MARIGOLD ME!
I think everything is done a little too quickly these days. That said, I feel too busy to slow down!
Ashley Sebranek says
MARIGOLD ME! Walking down the country road that goes by the house I grew up in. The more time you take to enjoy the more the memories come back which leads to an automatic smile. Plus you dont want to miss all those aroma’s! Cow stink and all!
Marlow says
MARIGOLD ME!! LOOOOOOVE the kilim noir print!! EEsh :) And I think reading a book is best when I take it slow! So often I rush through chapters just to get to the exciting parts and miss out on some of the beautiful writing!
EHLF says
MARIGOLD ME! I slow down when I walk in the door after coming home from work so I can give my 8 month old my undivided attention.
jaimie says
MARIGOLD ME! mornings are always better when taken slow. i always give myself time to wake up, drink coffee, and catch up on news.
Amy says
MARIGOLD ME! Taking my time to enjoy every moment with friends/family is the most important to me.
lana @ make a house a home says
MARIGOLD ME!
Johanna says
Marigold Me! Baking up a made from scratch cake (to hopefully serve on my new tablecloth!)
Abbi says
MARIGOLD ME!!!!
I like to take my time shopping for things for our house… I like walking up and down every aisle so I don’t miss anything :)
Lisa says
marigold me!
I love to take my time cooking…the more I can do by hand, the better.
suzanne says
marigold me!
Tessa says
MARIGOLD ME!
Organizing – it’s always better to do it slowly and do it right.
Cheyenne says
MARIGOLD ME!
Food! From planting seeds to germination, weeding and irrigating, waiting until ripe perfection and harvesting by hand and in the kitchen – it all tastes so much better!
Alexa F. says
MARIGOLD ME!
I love taking my time when it comes to designing a large-scale DIY project. It’s worth it to really know your stuff when you’re doing a DIY house project.
We’re plannning to remove iron columns/railings on our porch, lift a sagging porch roof corner and install new columns and railings.
Naz says
MARIGOLD ME!
Walking around the block with my 3 1/2 year old little girl. Nothing like it…
Corrine says
MARIGOLD ME!
Math, proofreading, decisions on large (i.e. expensive) purchases, nature walks.
robbie says
MARIGOLD ME! These are gorgeous, another good reason to slow down while reading this blog.
Dee says
MARIGOLD ME!
Jenni says
MARIGOLD ME!
I always feel that dinner tastes better when I plan it slowly and carefully… which is different that cooking it slowly! :)
Jen Zeis says
Marigold me! I find it’s always best to wait a little while before sending an email written while agitated. It’s usually softened after a second read!
Theresa S. says
“MARIGOLD ME!” and I enjoy a hand made quilt like grandma used on her bed
Angela says
“MARIGOLD ME!” Taking the dogs for a walk. We try to take them everyday and sometimes it can feel like just another thing to do, but when we take our time and go for a nice long, slow walk, especially in this weather, it’s just better.
Kate S says
MARIGOLD ME!! I’m absolutely drooling over the table cloth pictured at the top right.
I learned the hard way that it’s better to slow down when painting rooms in my house. I whipped through my first attempt without taping off any of the edges or outlets and ended up with a big, fat mess!
Lexi says
MARIGOLD ME!
Elysse Denton says
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Meg says
MARIGOLD ME! These are the prettiest linens I’ve seen! And I love that they support traditional artisans.
Brecka says
MARIGOLD ME!
I love to hand knit baby blankets as gifts for all my prego friends.. i figure if they can go to all that hassle baking a new little bundle, I can knit that bundle something special. :)
Aimee says
MARIGOLD ME!
I always take it slow when I am cooking. Rushing is not a good idea when you have a sharp knife in hand!
Lori says
Marigold Me! I take my time when making decisions about decorating purchases…I check websites, search my favorite blogs, take measurements, and visit lots of stores to check out the options before a purchase!
Jenn says
Marigold me!
Drinking a great cup of coffee – it is something that is best enjoyed slowely. But as a mother of 2, I’m lucky to get through an entire cup.
Sarah says
Marigold me!
I love to knit, and a hand knit sweater is always better than a mass produced one. I think about the person I’m knitting for with every stitch, so by the time I’m done, the object is infused with love.
Amy says
MARIGOLD ME! I’ve definitely learned the hard way that painting projects turn out much better if you take your time and don’t set arbitrary deadlines on yourself!
Amy says
MARIGOLD ME!
I like my walks slow and liesurely.
chelsea says
marigold me! Child raising…you only get one shot at this.
beebea says
MARIGOLD ME!
I take my time with writing. I hate sending off something that isn’t exactly what I want to say!
Nyssa says
MARIGOLD ME!
I like to take my time when designing and making a blanket for a new baby in the family.
orly strout says
marigold me please!
i am trying to slow down my whole life! these days i try to appreciate each and every moment i have with my husband, in our new house, enjoying the summer sun.
Alyssa says
MARIGOLD ME!
I take it slow when I cook and grocery shop. Real food with real ingredients tastes good, and I feel healthier than I did a few months ago!
Jean says
MARIGOLD ME!
Cooking dinner is my slow-down time. Meals that are simple, but made from scratch are ideal.
Eva says
MARIGOLD ME!
I’m all about slow food, and pretty good and patient when it comes to that. However, recently I started crocheting an afghan and at this pace it will take about a year to complete, but I’ll get there… slow but steady!
jessica says
Marigold Me!!
For me, anything involving organizing or crafting is better done slowly and well-thought-out.
kathy T says
Marigold Me !
Almost any home project is better if I take my time and don’t skip a step. Slow and persistant wins the race :-)
Jacqueline says
MARIGOLD ME!
I’m trying to take more time eating yummy food!
Jen N. says
Marigold me!
Definitely painting…especially along the ceiling and by the baseboards.