***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.
Elizabeth says
MARIGOLD ME
I love reading a novel slowly and going back to my favorite passages in the book.
Ellie says
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My favorite thing to do slowly is wake up. Saturday mornings are my favorite – no alarms!
Erin says
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We just moved into a new house, my slow indugence is taking my time to organize our belongings in a useful way, so as to make our lives easier. Rather than just throwing everything in a closet or cupboard I feel that taking my time will save me time in the long run. This way if is done right the first time I don’t have to unpack a closet or cupboard and reorganize it all over again.
Tara H says
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I take my time eating chocolate and drinking coffee. I like to savor the good things.
Jessica says
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Joanna says
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I love a slow breakfast.
Charlotte says
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Ally says
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Claire says
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Travel is DEFINITELY better if you take your time. Biking or taking the train are my two favourite ways to see a new place!
Amanda Drury says
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Popping popcorn on the stove. It takes longer than the microwave, but it tastes so much better (plus it’s healthier).
Martha says
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This is pretty broad, but I am trying to take life slower this year. Somehow 2009 rushed by in a blink and I didn’t want that to happen again. To savor the year, I’ve been taking tons of photos and blogging about ordinary things. 2010 does seem to be going more slowly.
Amy says
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cooking is always better when done slowly – gets infused with more of the love that way!
Kate says
Marigold me! I’m all about a SLOW, hot bath and glass of Pinot Noir after a frantic work day.
Summer says
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Eating is always best done slowly. As is walking through a park.
Kim says
MARIGOLD ME! Sadly I don’t think I am slow at anything… But my husband is a sllllloooowwww driver!
Alissa says
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I walk to and from work. It’s nice to slow down and sometime stop and smell the flowers or watch the wildlife along the way – unless I’m running late…
Mel says
Marigold me – Now I think driving should be slow because of all of my speeding tickets.
Maureen says
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I feel like my relationships are always better when I take time. This lesson has been especially learned of late with my toddler. When I give her my full attention, no matter how late for something or messy or whatever we are, we are so much better at communicating with each other. And, a happy ending for both of us is so much more likely ;)
Mylene says
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As a perpetually fast talker, I’m really focusing on slowing down and speaking more clearly. It’s a tough battle but I’m working on it. :)
Stephanie says
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Road trips! I love getting to visit small towns in the middle of nowhere…you find some real unexpected gems sometimes!
Lenore @ Lather. Write. Repeat. says
MARIGOLD ME!!!
Saturday mornings are best unfolded slowly, lots of coffee and puttering!
XO
Lenore
Diana says
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To me it’s important to relax and slowly sip a cup of coffee – especially when it is snowing outside.
AlexisS says
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Alicia says
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What a thought provoking question…I try to slow down when I’m spending time with my son. I want to give him my undivided attention…because I’m at work all day and our time together is limited…they grow-up so fast. :-(
Kate (and Ben) says
“MARIGOLD ME!”
Cooking and Eating. Everything tastes better when it’s not rushed together and flavours are more apparent when there is time to savor those dishes.
-K
Christina says
Marigold me! I like taking my time reading my favorite magazine.
Gina says
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I like to take my time in my once a month bubble bath :)
jamie says
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losing weight. ha.
Kim says
Marigold Me! As much as I hate getting up early in the morning, I am much better off if I can get up a little earlier, take a long shower & take my time getting ready. I am a much happier & more productive person than if I have to rush to get out the door.
nicole marie says
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I think taking time to slow your mind is good through meditation, yoga or just being conscious to slow down for a moment.
Kate says
Reminds me of John Robshaw, beautiful. Marigold me!
Bonus: Getting out of bed… ;)
Bethany says
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Purging and Organizing. It is so much better when you turn on some good music, and slowly purge and organize a space. It actually makes it relaxing :)
Dani says
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I love taking my time over meals. My family visited Italy once and it was fantastic that the restaurants let us take 3 or 4 hours over our dinner. Here, they would rush us out as soon as they can! At home, I try to use the same Italian philosophy – my husband and I take our time eating dinner and talking.
Kari says
MARIGOLD ME! Wow, they are all gorgeous!
Slowing down is a hard one for me because I want to hit the ‘fast forward’ button to when my husband will be back home from a Navy deployment, but I do try to slow down and appreciate the little things that I can while he is gone: sleeping vertically in the bed, endless hours of HGTV, and cereal for dinner!
Christine aka The Stampin' Ninja says
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It sounds like I may be like many of your other readers… I tend to cook and eat slowly. I’m not super confident in the kitchen so I take my time and read the recipe throughout the process. And my Nana taught me the importance of eating slow…Like myself she was always the last to the table since she served all of us and she said it was important to eat slow and enjoy what you have created. Converse with your family and friends, sip your drink, use your napkin and ENJOY your meal. :0)
Ooh, I hope I win! These linens are just gorgeous! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Ewebey says
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These are BEAUTIFUL!!
I think any craft project turns out better when you take your time. If you rush you lose the fun of it and the quality goes down.
Claire says
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I like to take my time when I go for a hike and really enjoy all the sights and sounds of nature!
Katie says
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I’ll tell you what I’m slow at….getting out of bed on a weekend morning. Every second of comfort and laziness is a beautiful one!
kristen says
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i prefer a slow bath over a quick shower any day!
Emily says
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I like to take my time in the bathtub. Fill it with bubbles and just rest. Maybe even a light a candle or two.. Ahhh!
jillian says
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I love to hike slowly through the trails near our house and notice the little vignettes of trees and plants. So peaceful.
katie says
marigold me!
i love scratch baking precisely because of the time it takes. (plus, it’s tasty). there’s something really satisfying about getting my hands into it, kneading bread doughs, taking the time to let it rise and do its yeasty magic. i feel similarly about food in general. homemade or handmade whenever possible. =) those linens are gorgeous!
Tasha says
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Is it an okay answer that I don’t do anything slow but really, really want to change that? It’s the first year of my career as a young professional and I feel like I’m just running to get from one project to the next, whether it be at home or work. I want to slow all things down!
Jessie (Bites and Pieces) says
MARIGOLD ME! Wow, I love those prints, they are so pretty. I feel that almost any DIY project I do comes out better when I take my time. There have been many times when I wanted to quickly paint a room and skip the primer, but then I remind myself that the end product will be so much better if I don’t rush through it.
Suzanne Taylor says
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Bedtime routines with my children are best when done slowly. That way we all get to enjoy those last special moments of the day.
Beth says
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I take my time while watering my plants in the evening. It’s my way of de-stressing after a long day at work.
Jenny says
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I find that taking my time when doing anything craft-like gives me greater satisfaction in the end–for me the process is more important than the product.
renee says
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sipping a soy latte slowly is bliss :)
Esther Sam says
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I think food is best when you take the time to make it!
Jen says
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Wine and relationships:)