***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.
Sarah says
Marigold me!
Sipping coffee on the porch in the morning.
SG says
Marigold Me! Reading the paper
lara says
MARIGOLD ME!
home made soap can be rather slow, but totally worth it!
Sarah says
MARIGOLD ME!
Slowing down enough to cook most of my own food from scratch is important to me.
Kelsey McCorkle says
MARIGOLD ME!!!!
It’s important to take my time in the morning. I get up early, not because I need all the extra time to get ready, but because I listen to music as I get ready for the day and enjoy a full breakfast. Gotta get started right!
Malva says
MARIGOLD ME!
I like to take my time cleaning my house. I pick one day of the week to do an area (example, Monday- kitchen; Tuesday – bathrooms…etc.)It is very rewarding once is all done.
Sue Kane says
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Alexis says
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I enjoy taking time giving my daughter a bath. She loves to kick in the water and I really cherish that time with her.
*I think this might be the best give away I’ve ever seen you guys do. Awesome find!
Amanda says
Marigold Me!!!
Getting ready to go out for the night – putting on my make up slowly, getting dressed in between, sipping a drink, trying different stuff with my hair – makes me feel much more relaxed and I can slowly build up to the loud and crazy nightlife (and ruin all my hard work, haha!!)
Melissa says
MARIGOLD ME!
My marriage is always better when I take my time: to communicate, to find ways to love my hubs, to fix his favorite meal…
Another great thing that takes time? Yoga.
Love. it.
Jennifer S. says
Marigold Me!
Driving!
Vanessa says
MARIGOLD ME!
I love the chance to linger over drinks with friends and/or the hubs, especially since I rush around so much otherwise.
Alison says
MARIGOLD ME
Coffee on Sunday mornings should never be rushed. We have “sitting mugs” for this purpose-big coffee mugs made for sipping and talking.
Leigh Anne says
MARIGOLD ME!
I just realized I need to slow down… :)
Ellen says
marigold me! I’m not good at being slow at anything! always rushing around =) working on it though!
Lauren says
MARIGOLD ME!
I take my time when creating my scrapbooks… that, and when I decorate! :)
Kate says
MARIGOLD ME!
i’m a HUGE fan of slow food…i’m so hungry for coq au vin from a restaurant in town…its amazing!
Carolyn S says
MARIGOLD ME!
Dinner with my husband is always nicer when we take the time to do a nice sit-down dinner together.
Carol H. says
Marigold me please. I always do better at sewing when I slow down.
Rachael says
MARIGOLD ME!!!
slooooow cooked ribs!!!
Holly says
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BBQ is better when you take your time – all day party!
Katie Daniel says
MARIGOLD ME! Nothing beats home cooking!
Saylee says
MARIGOLD ME
Hand-knitted sweater or blanket.
grace says
MARIGOLD ME!!
watching movies in bed while cuddling with the hubs :)
Thea says
MARIGOLD ME!
I take my time sewing. If I rush, I usually end up having to unpick and redo the stitches!
Emily says
MARIGOLD ME!
I LOVE sipping a glass of wine slowly, reading my favorite magazines. Usually only happens when I have the house to myself:)
Rita Butters says
MARIGOLD ME — and I enjoy taking my time to hang laundry on the line in the sunshine smelling the warm scent of the wild roses blooming on the bank behind me or the scent of lemon from the lemon balm gone wild from the previous owners herb garden.
Ashley says
MARIGOLD ME!
I love a long dinner. They type where you’re laughing with friends and order one course at a time. They take three to four hours. You connect with friends and enjoy a lovely meal! What could be better?
Leslie says
MARIGOLD ME!
I think breakfast is awlays better when it can be enjoyed slowly. especially a good cup of coffee-that should always be savored.
Sarah says
MARIGOLD ME!
I like to take my time while eating good food!
Melissa says
Marigold Me!
I would say sewing…which I rarely have the patience for. Especially on the machine. I try to start out slow but the next thing I know I am flooring the pedal and ruining the whole project.
Trish says
Marigold Me!!
Amy says
Marigold Me!
Painting always looks better when you take your time….you can tell which rooms in my house were painted in a hurry versus those that were not.
Stephanie says
MARIGOLD ME!
I always take my time baking. Every time I’ve tried to whip something out really quickly, it’s never as good. Maybe it’s the love put into it. If you go slow you can really mix it in! :)
Erin V says
MARIGOLD ME!
Hi John and Sherry! Something I feel is always better when I take my time is sunday pot roast in the slow cooker! I get to dump all the ingredients in a pot turn it on and walk away, leaving lots of time for other lazy sunday activities like a lovely slow brewed cup of tea on my sunny spring porch:) That’s also a hot tip for new parents!! (slow cooker that is)…
Erin
Diana says
MARIGOLD ME!
It’s hard for me to take things slow, especilly art projects- I want to see the finished product right away. I do, however, drive pretty slowly on occasion.
Karen says
Life is better when you slow down!! We are all so frenzied, we forget too often about the roses! As an artist, I know I loose creativity when I try and rush things. These pieces are beautiful, and taking time to do them by hand – shows!!
Andrea Noll says
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Kelsey says
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caitlin says
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Anne-Marie Cain says
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Growing up should be taken slowly…my daughter just turned 7 and she’s already anticipating 8, 9, and 10! I wish I could make her realize that the best time is NOW!
Jenny says
Marigold me!
I need to do more things slow, for sure!
cassandralouise says
“MARIGOLD ME”
I learned you can’t rush a good thing when eating dessert:)
Melissa says
MARIGOLD ME!
I love making homemade bread. Doesn’t take that much actual effort (love those no-knead recipes!), but it does take time.
Jessica says
MARIGOLD ME!
Breathing. A good, slow, deep breath is a cure-all.
My husband will always say “take a deep breath!!” when I’m freaking out, and this used to drive me crazy (i.e. “why don’t you take a deep breath!!”) But now, I just stop, and listen to his advice :)
Jessica K says
Marigold Me!
I like to take my time in a hot bath.
Kate Watt says
MARIGOLD ME!!!
These patterns are gorgeous.
While it’s not every day, I do love taking my time in the kitchen. Pouring a glass of wine and chopping and stirring for an hour or more is my idea of a relaxing evening. The homemade food is an added benefit.
Amanda says
MARIGOLD ME!
I think eating is always better when you take your time to enjoy every bite!!
Erika says
MARIGOLD ME!
I’m now taking my time to decorate my home and make this rented apartment a little more like home. I was quite stressed with that and decided to slow down…
Kali says
MARIGOLD ME! My Dad always said a lawn looks best when it’s mowed slowly.