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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.
Natacha says
MARIGOLD ME!!
I love taking my time to make my breakfast, it’s so meditative and it helps me start my day on a peaceful, loving, heart and belly filled mode
Vanessa says
MARIGOLD ME! I like to take my time drinking my morning tea or coffee.
Sara C. says
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I like slow cooking in slow cookers. ;)
ansley b. says
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i love saturday mornings when i can take me time waking up and enjoying a nice breakfast and a cup of tea without thinking about the work that is ahead.
Christy says
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And I think a good soup takes awhile. Or at least get a whole lot better!
Kelly says
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I always take my time when I am doing anything with mailed correspondence, like using an addressing guide to make sure I am writing straight, making cute matching labels to go with the cards, matching fonts used throughout, etc. I think it adds a really nice touch and is worth the effort. I just spent 3 hours on address labels to match the Hello Lucky! birth announcements I sent out for my son. It made me happy.
Stephanie D says
Marigold Me! I am and always have been a slow eater. :) But that is the best way to go!
Susie says
MARIGOLD ME! I like to take my time eating a delicious meal.
Becky says
Marigold me! I tend to be one of those rush rush rush people. I am taking time to enjoy the summer off with my 3 1/2 year old before she is too big to want to hang out with mommy! : )
Allison K says
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Paperfairies says
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It’s always better to take your time measuring before hanging stuff on the walls!
Amber says
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As much as I hate to admit it, I do like to take my time with painting. Properly prepping the surface makes SUCH a difference, especially in a house where to previous owners painted horribly in each room. For instance, all my trim has glossy white paint painted over glossy beige, with no prep, so it peels pretty much on contact!
Janna says
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I like to take my time when baking-if I rush, it ends up a disaster. It forces me to slow down.
Eric says
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tammylee says
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I like to take my time driving on vacation. The best trips are when you get a bit lost and discover something unexpected.
Gemma says
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I like to take my time reading the Saturday paper with my cup of coffee. Such a luxury!
Taryn W. says
MARIGOLD ME! I like to take my time when I’m out hiking so I can notice all of the beauty around me and relax…
Caitlin @ That House on the Corner says
“Marigold me!”
I’m a pretty busy, rush around person, but I like to take my time in the mornings with my cup of coffee and my favorite design blogs (such as YHL!) and it gives me a chance to start the day off not only relaxed, but inspired as well!
Grace says
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I like to take my time and type my words properly when texting. I hate “text-language”. It’s not really a
“time-saver” when the person receiving the text message spends twice as long to decipher it. Those who can’t read it tend to write back asking “what?”, then you waste your time by repeating yourself, but in proper sentences.
Brandon says
“Marigold me”
I like to take my time when I am painting, if you rush you mess everything up, so go slow and do it right.
Carol S. says
I like to take my time getting ready to go out. I don’t really mind if it makes me a little late if I feel totally prepared.
Jennifer says
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I take my time when washing dishes. Rushing just makes me stressed, and even washing piles can be calming in its own little way.
Denelda says
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I take my time when I’m eating a delicious rich dessert. So much better when you savor every bite!
Cassie says
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I take my time when I sew. If I don’t, things always end up a little wonky.
Alyse says
Marigold me! I always take my time talking to my grandma. She really appreciates it too!
Christi B. says
MARIGOLD ME! I like to slow down & take time enjoying the summer days with my boys. The school year goes so fast with activities that it’s nice to enjoy the lazy days of summer.
Kim says
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Andrea says
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I’m generally a slow and steady kind of gal. I’m totally anti-shortcut, which often means I spend way longer than the normal individual might on a project. I like to call it detail oriented… the hubby calls it obsessive. :)
Kat says
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Paint my fingernails! If you can’t take the time to do it right, it’s not worth doing at all.
briana says
Marigold Me! I try to do most everything slowly and intentionally…but I don’t always succeed!
thalla-marie says
marigold me.
Mary Artin says
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I take my time sewing….my project always turns out better when I take my time!
Erik says
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I like to take my time waking up. With 2 kids it is rare to get time to do this but when I do, I relish waking up and not having to get up immediately. such bliss.
Karen says
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I enjoy taking extra time for my son’s storytime in the evening – he’s quite curious, and asks the oddest questions about what’s going on in the pictures, or how something works. He really seems to absorb the answers, and then talks about them later, too. The more time we can spend together with his storybooks, the smarter he is. I just have to allow enough time in the evenings, so I’m not racing to get through the story faster than he can ask about it — or so that he isn’t falling asleep in the middle of it!
vickik says
Marigold Me!!!! I like taking my time reading the paper every morning and having a cup of tea!
Jill says
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Love love these prints.
My husband and I take our time cooking on weekends. The week is so hectic w/ 2 kids and a 3rd on the way so we slow up and put thought into the meals while we can. The kids love to help too!
Kimberly says
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I like to take my time when visiting a new place. I like to drive around, browse through the sites, basically try to take it all in while I’m there.
Lorrie says
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I like to take my time waking up in the morning. Being somewhat of a night owl makes getting up in the morning very difficult… so taking my time helps the whole “omg it is morning already” go a little easier!
Carol says
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I like taking my time to enjoy a couple scoops of ice-cream on a hot summer day! Yummm…
Julie says
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Vicci says
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It’s best for me to take my time when doing the simple, ordinary things around the house – cooking, cleaning, etc. If I slow down and include my daughters, we find the tasks are completed and we found joy in the journey.
Rachel R. says
MARIGOLD ME! I like to take my time shopping! It’s hard to pick out the right stuff (especially on a budget).
Aleah B says
MARIGOLD ME! I like to take extra time in decorating – finding just the perfect side table, perfect pillow cover or lamp that brings everything together. That’s well worth the extra effort looking everywhere before buying something!
Ashley M says
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I take my time editing pictures to put up in my room — removing red eye, tweaking little things, etc. If the pitcture’s gonna be in my room for a long time and is something I’ll see everday, I want it to be perfect!
Rachel says
MARIGOLD ME! I recently moved into my first apartment after college and as much as I want to clean out furniture stores and hang everything on the walls…it is definitely a better turnout when it is done slowly and thoughtfully!
Christy says
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Christa says
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I like to take my time eating dessert. I’m not a calorie counter, but I try to be mindful of how many sugary or caffeinated things I consume each day. Therefore dessert is a treat that I love to enjoy slowly. :)
Kate says
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I always take my time on projects I feel I would later want to redo if I didn’t do it right the first time. This includes painting (esp. cutting in), hanging photos/art, etc. I also always read over any e-mails, etc that I send out at work looking for typos.
Colleen says
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I love baking, and you need to have exact measurements with the recipe, etc. If you go too fast you will miss something. Slowly put all the parts together and you will have a wonderful, yummy treat!
Hyeson says
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I like to take time when I’m making dinner for guests. We usually eat quickly and simply, so when I can spend the time to prepare a nice experience for guests, it makes me feel happy.