***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.
abby says
Marigold Me!
I like to slow down and take my time when eating. Also – since I have a newborn as well (born 5/5/10) I like to slow down and take time appreciating him and his tiny-ness – he is growing so fast!
Sheryl J says
MARIGOLD ME!
I like to do thing quickly, so the slow movement is def not for me, but I can still appreciate those lovely designs!
Angela N says
MARIGOLD ME!!
I definitely take my time at the spa! It is nice to get a break from every day life so I soak it up while I can. (pun intended) :-P
Kate says
MARIGOLD ME!
I love sloooowwwwly drinking my cup of coffee in the morning and reading the funny paper!
Becca M says
MARIGOLD ME!
I find that my photography is much better when I slow down in the taking and in the editting :)
michelle says
MARIGOLD ME!
and for the bonus question, i would have to say that the process of waking up in the morning is always better if i take my time- if i start off with a harried morning the rest of the day seems to follow suit! i prefer to spend my first morning minutes at the breakfast table with a few cups of hot, caffeinated beverage(usually tea), simple food (toast/yogurt/fruit), and plenty of time to gather my thoughts.
Jen says
MARIGOLD ME!
Cliche, but I ALWAYS take my time walking on the beach. I’m a bit of a beachcomber, so I search for beach glass and “treasures”. Also, when it comes to life, taking it slow can make everything better. Why the rush, world? Ha ha
I love this site, and I love these textiles! Keep up the great work!
Amanda B says
MARIGOLD ME!!
I take my time with dental hygiene. Yep, you heard me right. It’s so important!
Julie Broms says
MARIGOLD ME!
I love enjoying a good meal slowly and savoring all the delicious tastes.
Sarah Q says
MARIGOLD ME!
Reading slowly. I miss so much when I rush!
Tracy says
MARIGOLD ME!
I slooowly get out of bed in the morning… by hitting the snooze button at least 3 times!
Also love slow cooking — it always tastes the best!
Erika says
Marigold Me!
I’ve been trying to eat more slowly to savor flavors more.
Cheryl says
MARIGOLD ME!
I take my time with my 1 glass of wine in the evening.
Joanne says
Marigold Me!!!!
I love to spend hours looking through old photos of my family and remembering all the fun times we have had together.
Mrs. Money says
MARIGOLD ME! I feel better when I take some time for myself. :)
Marla says
Marigold Me..
my first cup of coffee in the mornings
MARIGOLD ME says
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Def. DIY projects. I have learn from my husband that it worth the time it takes to do a project the right way instead of justing rushing into it. Example when we paint the walls he has to fill in every hole and sand each wall before we can even prime!
Ellen says
Marigold me!
Those are gorgeous textiles!
Dinner parties – most everything with food, actually – deserve to be slow and savored…
Katie says
MARIGOLD ME!
I take my time doing housework, so that I don’t get too frenetic.
Terisia says
“MARIGOLD ME!” Everything is better when I take my time!
niki says
MARIGOLD ME!
I take my time driving home after a long day at work. It’s my me time!
Rebecca says
MARIGOLD ME!
There are so many things that fall into this category for me: slower driving (better mileage!), slower food (it always tastes better), and slower reading (I’m so used to skimming headlines; it’s refreshing to stop and really mull over some sentences).
Patty says
MARIGOLD ME!!!!!
I LOVE cooking Indian food and always take my time making sure that all of the spices are mixed properly and slowly cooked for the best curry!!! Slow cooking at it’s best!
Hannah says
Marigold me!
Isn’t everything better when it is taken slowly?
Heather says
MARIGOLD ME!! Definitely with food. Don’t rush a good thing.
marilu says
MARIGOLD ME!
I wish I could take my time when eating meals.
jody says
MARIGOLD ME!
i knit all the time, and large projects that take more time to complete are always so much more satisfying.
Lark says
MARIGOLD ME! I always enjoy a nice slow cup of tea.
suzanne says
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I like to take my time with a good glass of wine!
Lauren says
MARIGOLD ME!
I have been sewing mine own clothes since December now… as a new seamstress, the quality is always significantly better when I slow it down!
Pam Payne says
Not just slow cooking, but slow eating is always better. Tastes better when you can savor it!
carolyn says
MARIGOLD ME!
I’m learning to take more time at things, actually. I tend to be too speedy and miss some stuff.
Meghan LJ says
MARIGOLD ME!
I love my handwriting so much more when I calm down and take my time with it.
Lindsay says
MARIGOLD ME! I have a tendency to rush a lot of things, but for cooking and baking especially, just consciously thinking about what I’m doing always makes me appreciate it more. Even quick dishes, not mindlessly rushing through them is always a good thing.
Brooke says
MARIGOLD ME!
I like to take my time baking, dining out, and sleeping!
sarah r. says
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i like to take my time while reading blogs. now… i have over 200 subscriptions in my daily reader, so i have a “faves” category that i definitely always take my time to read (yes, youngsters, you HAVE made the “faves” label). :)
Bianca D says
Marigold Me.
Many aspects of Life should be enjoyed from over in the slower lane. Although this is a lesson in itself because it is much easier said than done. These tableclothes are special & stylish.
Ilka says
“MARIGOLD ME!” Everything is better when I take my time. And I enjoy things more when I take my time, too. :)
Julia says
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I love taking my time and exploring when I travel to a new city. So many people have to have an itinerary jam packed with things to do but my husband and I will pick the major things we want to do/see and then just wander around. That is how we found people surfing in a small river in the middle of a park in Munich, Germany! Something we never would have seen otherwise. We have discovered some of the most delicious food this way, as well!
Jennifer says
MARIGOLD ME!
Saturday mornings with a big breakfast and family are my favorite time to take it slow.
Caitlin says
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I take my time enjoying summer! School always comes way too fast for me, so I savor each and every day from May to August.
Melissa says
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Those are GORGEOUS!
I take my time walking places. I live in DC, so I take public transportation everywhere I go, then walk from the metro. People are so bustly that they don’t pay any attention to what’s around them. I walk slowly, I look at flowers and clouds, I look up the streets toward the Capitol building or the Washington Monument (people who have lived here for longer than a few months stop looking at them, you know).
I’m a stroller, a rambler… I don’t rush when I go places.
Kim says
Marigold Me! Baking bread is definitely something that you can’t rush and is so worth the effort!
Amanda says
Marigold me!
I’m a slow eater. I like to TASTE my food, thankyouverymuch.
These prints are beautiful!
Micalla D says
I took LOTS of time on my projects when I was in design school. Some call if perfectionist habits, but I call it making sure I have all my “ducks in a row” and looking like it as well! I still could work on time management though :)
Janet E. says
MARIGOLD ME! I love to cook from scratch when I have time – makes everything taste WAY better!
Megan D says
Marigold me some textiles!
Love, love, love slow food. Taking your time with fresh ingredients makes delicious meals and good friends.
jordyn says
MARIGOLD ME! I love having friends over for dinner, completely unrushed just enjoying the good company and good food.
Becky says
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I like to take my time to eat a healhty breakfast every morning!
Shana says
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Visiting with family. Always best when you slow down.