***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.
Michelle says
Marigold Me Please!
sara jane says
marigold me! would love to win this – thank you! i find that when doing my work (marketing + event planning stuff) taking my time is always the best route. it ensures less mistakes. happy monday!
erin says
marigold me!
I love reading the paper at Crossroads in Forest Hill on Sundays.
Julie H. says
MARIGOLD ME :-)
Megan says
Marigold me … please!
I laughed when you mentioned being a slow driver. I am incredibly slow at accelerating after a red light or stop sign because I try to save as much gas as possible. It drives other people a little crazy, but starting out slower is better for my car, the environment and my wallet!
Kelsey D says
MARIGOLD ME!! My grandpa taught each of his 13 grandkids patience by passing on his famous caramel recipe…cook ’em slow, no rushing! You have to take your time and stir till your arm goes numb, but in the end it is SO worth it! :)
Erin says
MARIGOLD ME! Unoriginal, but I think food tastes so wonderful after you’ve taken the time to enjoy the process of making it, especially while enjoying some good music and a glass of wine.
Patricia says
MARIGOLD ME
lauren says
MARIGOLD ME!
growing your own tomatoes might take a little more time but they’re so worth it…
Amber says
MARIGOLD ME!
Erin B. says
MARIGOLD ME!
I like to take slow, leisurely walks with my dog. It helps me enjoy the moment and relax…
Kate says
MARIGOLD ME!
I always take a while on art projects. I think for a while before committing anything to paint, paper, gluing, etc
katie r says
when i take my time sewing i use my seam ripper less :)
Christine says
MARIGOLD ME!
Marcia says
MARIGOLD ME
Everything is better when you take your time!
ann says
“MARIGOLD ME!”
taking your time in the bathroom is the best.
Lise says
MARIGOLD ME!
Slow travel, not just checking sites off a list, but really seeing places is better.
Theresa says
MARIGOLD ME!
Amazing!
cheep3r5 says
MARIGOLD ME! w00t!
Robin says
Marigold Me!
Stretching out after I exercise is always better if I take my time.
laura says
MARIGOLD ME!
Chelsea@ThisFreshFossil says
Marigold me!
Life is always better when you take your time. :)
Andrea D says
MARIGOLD ME!
Coffee on the weekends should never be rushed. Though sometimes I end up sitting around drinking my coffee until lunch time..
Anne says
Marigold Me! I think that baking is best when I have time to really take it slow.
Martin says
MARIGOLD ME!
Meagan Y. says
“MARIGOLD ME!”
I feel like time with friends on the weekend is so much better if it isn’t rushed. I love our 2 hour lunches because at the end we all feel like we can face the work week a little happier!
Roxanne says
MARIGOLD ME! I try to remember to take my meals slowly. The day seems much more balanced this way!
Emily says
MARIGOLD ME!!!
I think that it’s important to take my time with sewing projects – they always come out best when I’ve gone slowly enough to measure everything carefully. Most of the time though, I admit, I just jump right in and rush ahead, and so all of my pillow covers and curtains are all an inch or two too small or too big…
Katie says
MARIGOLD ME! I don’t like to move slow, but when I do, it’s for sewing…I’ve learned trying to rush through it is not worth it after several re-dos!
win says
MARIGOLD ME!
when you stop to smell the roses!
Amy P. says
MARIGOLD ME
take your time EATING…savor each bite, consume all of your sense with the meal, and memorize each taste. You’ll enjoy it more…and in turn eat less :)
darah says
MARIGOLD ME!
the kids- always the kids. I’m such a better mother when I slow down with them and move at their pace. Slightly (or ridiculously) maddening at times, but always worth it.
Kait says
MARIGOLD ME! Anything involving numbers requires me to go granny speed…
Chrissy says
Marigold Me! Wish I could slow down time with my kids! They grow so fast!
Kelli says
Marigold me! I like to take my time in the bath. Warm water, a book… reminds me to enjoy what I do and not just speed through life.
Heather says
MARIGOLD ME!!!!!!
Kim says
MARIGOLD ME!
Brunch is always better when you relax and enjoy it with good friends.
Vicki says
Marigold me!
I rarely take my time. It’s a personal flaw.
suzane says
Marigod me!
Bethany says
MARIGOLD ME!
I am known to be quite a slow eater among my family and friends. But I figure why not savor every bite? I love that I’m a slow eater!
Jennilee says
Marigold Me!!
I am pretty slow/meticulous (i.e. Perfectionist) when it comes to just about any project, whether it’s music, crafts, writing, organizing, emailing, or working on boring databases. (That is, until crunch-time of course!) I figure people appreciate the care and thoroughness, but It’s sometimes pathetic! (E.g. in elementary/middle school, I drove my art teachers nuts, always needing extensions for art projects–it takes time to draw every leaf on every tree!)
Kim says
Marigold me!
Ah, I should slow down everything! Life in general.
catherine says
marigold me! i think i cook better when i do it slow. i love the idea of food being local, not processed, and cooked well. so yeah, yay slow food!
Meredith K A says
MARIGOLD ME!
I’ve been labeled (correctly, I might add) as slow my whole life…not slow like dumb, just slow, like it takes me forever to do anything, especially getting ready to leave the house. So apparently I think just about everything is better when done slowly…
Michelle says
MARIGOLD ME!
Getting dressed. It’s the way I start my day, and doing it slowly helps my mind wake up!
Emmy Lou Helmuth says
MARIGOLD ME!
I am in the market for a new table cloth and one of these would be perfect!
Melissa says
Marigold me!
Courtney says
MARIGOLD ME!
I like waking up slowly :)
Morgan says
MARIGOLD ME!
Needlework. It’s hard to rush it, and when you do, it really really shows.
Rachel says
MARIGOLD ME! Please, please…
I think EVERYTHING is better when you take your time. I am not a multitasker, doesn’t work for me and just stresses me out. So I try to keep my life distilled to those things that really matter to me and that I can take my time with.