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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.
Lauren M says
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Picking out furniture for my new home – I like to research things extensively and ensure that I won’t regret my decisions.
Leigh says
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I don’t tend to do anything slowly except running. But one thing I am trying to do more slowly is to eat slowly–to enjoy and taste my food instead of just wolfing it down:)
Mark Wright says
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Catherine says
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I think house projects are always better when you take your time. Not that they have to be expensive, just not rushed. Don’t go for the first thing you see, wait until you find just the right thing.
elizabeth says
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Coffee is better when I take my time. Brewing a cup of joe quickly in a coffee pot really pales in comparison to taking time boiling water and letting it slowly steep in French press. If only I had time to do that every day…
Brandi says
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I like to savor my vacations slowly. The time goes so quickly, so it is nice to truly enjoy it. I also a big fan of the slow food movement:)
lindsey says
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walking around my adopted hometown, philadelphia, always makes me appreciate it much more and see things i miss when i rush around
Molly H says
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Sucking on a piece of dark chocolate and slowly letting it melt in your mouth is SO much better than chewing it up quickly!
kinak says
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I’m slowing down my kid’s bedtime routine. She’s a staller extraordinaire, but I enjoy the few extra moments of cuddling and whispering. Even if it’s just a ploy by her to stay awake a little longer :)
Lauren G says
MARIGOLD ME…….i enjoy taking time in the morning to look through a magazine. It relaxes me before i have to go to work and be on the go all day long!
Melissa says
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How lovely.
I like to take my time walking. I’m a stroller. You don’t see anything when you are trolling ahead with your head down.
styleezta says
Marigold Me! I like to take my time with shopping to the point that if I see something I like I let it stew in my head then I GO for it if I really really want it :D
Kelly says
“MARIGOLD ME!”
I like to take my time when I read… if I am in a hurry, I don’t get as caught up in the story!
jamie says
Marigold me!!
I’m a speed demon!! but it’s best for me to sew slowly.. i tend to go too fast and ruin projects! :)
Mary says
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I definitely try to slow myself down when walking the dog with my husband and really enjoy that time together.
Cayenne says
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Meditation and yoga are the ultimate slow activities and are infinitely better when I take my time.
Libby says
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Believe it or not, on my commute to work. I’d rather leave my home 15-20 minutes early, stroll to the subway station, and choose where to stand on the platform. Much better than rushing down the street, dashing down the escalator, and getting stuck on the standing-room-only car just to ensure I make it on time. It’s a great way for me to start my day, and I’m so much more relaxed and ready for work when I do get there. (Though, granted, with a 3yr old at home, this doesn’t happen every day!)
Amy Lynn says
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I find taking my time in cleaning around the house always leads to a better finished product. I should slow down in my life in general :)
Travis says
MARIGOLD ME! Well, I can certainly think of ONE thing that’s better if you take your time…but I don’t think I can discuss it here! ;)
Jaclyn says
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Cooking is always best done slowly. Nothing is more satisfying than eating something you took your time on. I just wish I had more time!
Anna B says
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Art, essays, and often clothes should be crafted slowly and carefully.
Michelle says
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Stef says
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Slow food, for sure. Anything that is made from scratch from local, in season, ingredients is always better.
DemMom says
MARIGOLD ME! All my work, home projects included, are better when done slowly and deliberately. Unfortunately, that’s not usually the way things go.
Monica K says
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I like to take my time when picking & choosing items for the house. Often I get caught up in the moment and now I force myself to step back and analyze things.
Maddie E says
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I’m not too good at the slow thing. I have to take a minute and remind myself to slow it down every now and then. I live and work in the busy city and some times life is just flying by too quickly.
Candace says
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I think showers are always better longer. I like eating slowly w/ good company. And reading. Well, maybe not “reading” slowly. But the mentality of sitting back & enjoying a book rather than rushing to get a few pages in here & there between tasks. Does that make sense?
Carol N. says
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I do needlepoint by hand, so I know that taking my time with it makes me less likely to make a mistake and have to redo it later on. I also enjoy taking my time cooking and preparing food although that isn’t always possible. My job is one where everything is due ‘yesterday’ so in my home life I enjoy taking things slow.
Michelle says
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I’m all about the slow-cooking movement. Cook it slowly and enjoy the experience, then rush to get it in your mouth and eat it!
Katie says
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I think a walk around the neighborhood is always best done slow. I notice so many little things that, ordinarily, people would pass right by. I treasure all of those little moments!
Jennie says
MARIGOLD ME! Cookies. They’re just better when you make them right. The one that comes to mind is snickerdoodles. Some places sell them and they’re just sugar cookies rolled in cinnamon sugar. They’re not bad, but they don’t even come close to a real snickerdoodle, made from scratch with the right recipe so they’re crunchy and chewy and speckled with cardamom and cinnamon.
HG says
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Sadly, I have trouble slowing down for anything ;)
Amanda says
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This may be my favorite fab freebie yet…
Smores anyone?!?! My dad taught me the perfect “slow is better” technique to perfecting the smore and it doesn’t even come close to competing with the “catch it on fire & blow it out” technique my friends use..
MMM… day dreaming of campfire smores now…
Julie A.S. says
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Waking up slowly helps me start my day off right.
Ansley says
Marigold me please! These are stunning.
I feel that the most satisfying thing to do slowly (or at least taking as much time as I can) is to spend real time with my four year old daughter every morning. When you work outside the home getting out every day is a challenge, but we all have such a better day if we really take the time to play a bit without distraction each day.
Haley says
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I like to take long, slow walks with my dog to relax after work.
Amelia says
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I would have to say pie-baking. There is nothing quite so meditative and worth-doing-well-slowly than putting together a pie (especially the crust! – my favorite!).
mel zeiger says
MARIGOLD ME!!! As a crazy busy mom of two under the age of 4, my life is pretty hectic, but if i do get that extra time in the day for just me, i love taking my dog, xander, for an extra long and slow walk :)
Kellie R says
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I think dinners should be eaten slowly and with friends and family around. Far too often we rush through our meals, trying to just get them out of the way so we can go on with our day. Some of my favorite memories happened around meals that took an hour or two to finish.
Lindsey says
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I love to slow down when cooking. It’s so nice to start early enough so I don’t have to feel rushed to get dinner done.
Jessica says
MARIGOLD ME! This is just up my alley! So gorgeous, I don’t know how I would even choose.
I would take such splendid care of an object that was created in this hands-on method that I would be slow to having to replace it. I think it’s a point of view that you are dedicated to, and encourage as well. Buy well, have it forever (or nearly so). It cuts down on what goes in the landfills, provides employment to a dying art, lines your pockets with a bit of $ in the long run, enhances your day-to-day all the while. Seriously, marigold me.
Reagen says
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In a world where faster usually equals better — cars, food, internet speed (if you’re lucky), I’m a big proponent of taking your time when walking from one place to another. I’ve said all my life that my speed is mosey. And my friends often make fun of me for always falling behind in groups, but I don’t mind.
Taking life at the speed of mosey allows me to breathe more deeply and notice all those things you’d miss if you were rushing by.
Rachel says
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I like to bake slowly. Expecially pastry. It just isn’t right if you rush it!
Susan says
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I love cooking slowly and taking my time at the dinner table. My husband and I are both fairly fast eaters, but some nights we’ll sit at the table for an extra hour or two, just chatting. A good bottle of wine drags it out even longer :)
Wilma says
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Slow? I don’t really know the meaning of the word unless you’re talking about my running speed!
Jarrod says
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I like to prepare food when I’m not in a rush. It makes it so much more enjoyable!
liz @ bon temps beignet says
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I’d have to agree with Rae, I don’t do much of anything slowly but I take my time with a morning cup of coffee.
Melissa G says
Marigold Me! I think eating and drinking slower so you really savor the meal and time with family!
maureen says
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I’m in a book club called “the slow readerss”where our goal is to take time to read actual books and not just webpages