***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.
Judy L says
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Organizing – I have to double and triple check before I throw anything out.
Kristin says
MARIGOLD ME! I always think it is worth the time to wrap a gift well. To me, the presentation is as important as what is inside.
Abbie Terpening says
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Definitely slow food…whether it’s cooking or eating.
Emma L - Wohoo! says
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Sleeping! I cannot do powernaps – I need enough time to have at least two long dreams!
Nyphertiti says
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It pays to take your time with everything you do, when you rush it shows~
Gretchen says
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Slow food – there’s nothing better than a Sunday spent cooking a special meal.
Amanda says
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I really feel anything will turn out better if you take time to ensure it’s what you really want. Such as finding the perfecting bedding, or ensuring that dinner will turn out just the way it did the last time you made it. And of course eating, always take your time eating, because you’ll get indigestion! Haha. Seriously though, I’m such a slow eater.
Becky F. says
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I always take my time gardening. When I rush I trim too much or pull the wrong things!
DebbieK says
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I try to take my time on everything I do because it shows you care and actually ends up saving me time because whenever you rush through something, it shows.
Denise Stark says
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I love to take my time and read a good book, I always hate it when then end.
Lara says
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Reading books to the kids … You HAVE to .. HAVE to do a separate voice for each character and NOOOO skipping pages !! haha
Rana says
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Slow food…we were lucky enough to live in Italy for 3 years and there is nothing better than slow food.
Ashley Noa says
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I take my time with packing – especially if there will be a special event involved when I get where I’m going. I HATE to get to my vacay spot, ready to relax, only to find i’ve forgotten something :(
p.s. – i LOVE your blog. its my new fave obsession and i even started my own blog today out of sheer blog envy
kim says
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I take my time when I take a bath. Showers are quick and all business, but baths are long and relaxing!
kaush says
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Food is always better with time and love invested in it :-)
Eliza says
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I always try to speak slowly, especially when I am angry. I try to take my time, to figure out what is actually bothering me before I talk about it. Because if I rush it, I always regret it (just ask my husband).
Robin C. says
MARIGOLD ME! Doing the payroll at work is best done slowly and carefully!
Michelle says
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Living…try to enjoy each day and take it all in…
Charlotte says
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Sewing projects…I always want to rush through them without properly pressing seams open, trimming loose threads, etc. But they turn out so much prettier when you take your time :)
claire says
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when making anything that you plan to have around for years to come
erin says
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i think it’s important to take your time when decorating your home. a room that is thrown together over night is no good at all. it’s so much better to develop it over time.
Stephanie says
Marigold Me! I try to be mindful and take my time always (I know that sounds like a copout) but life is so much better when you stop to enjoy it instead of rushing through to the “next thing”. I especially love witnessing the science of baking, and how it all comes together, so if I have to pick something it would be that.
Shaloot says
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As much as I love cars and racing, I tend to drive slowly. But one day I will drive the autobahn and then I won’t be Grandpa at all!
gisselle says
Marigold me!!!! I like to take my time with most home projects. Life is lived at such fast pace, taking my time an actually being in the moment is so refreshing!
Holly says
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These are beautiful!
Katie J. says
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I love to do art projects slowly. That way I have time to create something I really enjoy, and I can always walk away and come back later if I don’t like the direction it is going.
Sara says
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Cooking, and right now upacking my house… So much stuff!
Michelle says
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I looove slow cookers. I’m a recent convert, and I’m always searching to great new recipes!
Jessica says
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Spending time with your kids… life is fast enough the way it is.
Valla Aguilar says
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Angela says
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I like to take my time writing and sending letters/cards to my loved ones. Much better than dashing off an e-mail.
tina says
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jeanfrances says
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It’s best to take time with “taking time”. Haste makes waste.
Crystal G. says
Marigold me! It’s better when I take my time with cooking!
liso. says
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oh, geez. anything i should be doing slowly, i rush through and vice versa. i’m just a mess!
Melissa says
Marigold Me!! Baking…..I find baking to be really relaxing, taking my time reading a recipe, mixing and then waiting patiently for the finished product!
Carrie L. says
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It pays to take your time with any diy or home improvement project. If not you will most likely regret it and it will show.
Jessalyn says
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Yoga is always better when I take my time. I’m a yoga video devotee, and there are, admittedly, days when I don’t have the motivation to exercise. Other days I don’t feel like taking the time to slow down and just breathe or I tell myself I won’t have the patience to do it. But, in the end, mind and body perform better when I do take my time.
Jessica says
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I’ve been taking my time with our back yard garden. I’m a novice gardener and figuring out which plants work where before investing in a complete overhaul is already paying off.
Alex says
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As an engineer, struggling to write a paper for a college course is done better when I take my time. My strong dislike for writing and slightly impaired writing skills insure that it takes me plenty of time to finish…
April Berry says
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I love long cool summer nights with my family and friends!
Danielle O. says
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Any job that you want done right. Making sure you have all necessary tools and materials, studying your plan of attack, ensuring your taking your time and not rushing the job, having a plan if something goes wrong, all ensure you’ll end up with a quality job you can be proud of.
Sandy says
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Planning to build a house – I’ve been collecting pictures and ideas for the past 5 years so when the day to design our first home finally arrives, we can truly make it ours!
Stacy A. says
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I typically try to get everything done as quickly as possible, but I can’t seem to take a quick shower. It takes me FOREVER to get ready in the morning, and I like it :)
Jane Kostelyk says
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taking time to unwind before bed is key in my life!
Kara says
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I like to take my time putting my makeup on :D It just always looks better when I do!
Meg says
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Hugs-I always hug until the other person lets go first. Sometimes hugs with my husband or daughter last a long time!
Tia Henson says
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We move at a fast clip around here, but we only eat whole foods.
Coran Kennedy says
MARIGOLD ME! Taking time to read to your child without rushing it. It is all about savoring the moment with my little one, the words on the page, the discovery… well worth a slow down.
Melody says
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I am a painter, and I find that my paintings generally look better when I take my time. Each painting is composed of many, many layers. As you would expect, it helps to let the paint dry between layers which makes the process very slow, but rewarding!