***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.
Kim says
MARIGOLD ME!!
I think it’s nice to take your time when writing a thank you note or card to someone. That way you can really think about what you want to say rather than rushing through it to get it out of the way.
amy b. says
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Slow summers, slow sips of ice cold tea, slow, lazy afternoons.
charmaine says
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Just love taking the time to have a lazy day and not worry about my to-dos… slow (sleepy, sluggish) sundays.
staceys says
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I take my time baking, I go good and slow, to not only savor the time doing my favorite calorie filled past time, but to insure I do it right!
amanda says
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I take my time with dessert! Yum!
Kristin Nicole says
MARIGOLD ME! I’ve been really trying to slow down in general, but especially about taking the time to keep my apartment tidy and a good/happy place to be in.
Katie says
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sewing… it always turns out better when I take my time!
Katrina MacDonald says
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My favourite thing to do slowly and thoughtfully- the bedtime routine with my 10 month old. Bath, stories, milk and lullabies are worth slowing down for.
Susan Kelley says
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Eating, especially dessert. Gotta stretch those delicious fat calories out.
LadyBird says
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I think greeting cards (birthday, anniversary, wedding, whathaveyou) are best when handmade and a little time is taken. Its nice to give and recieve something personal! There are so many crapola cards out there that its almost insulting. Sympathy cards that rhyme? Gar…
Rin says
Marigold me! I love slow walks along the beach.
Jill says
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Lately I’ve been really taking my time getting out of bed in the morning!
Robyn in Chicago says
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thanks to you guys, taking my time to be organized, detailed, and not in a rush makes painting a lot more fun and turns out better in the end. shocker, I know.
Catie says
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I think dining out is always better slower . . . when the courses are spread out.
Lauren says
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food is always better when you take time to make it and enjoy it.
Heather P says
Marigold me! Baking always turns out better when I’m not rushing. If I rush I tend to leave out things, add to much and things fall flat!
Lacey says
MARIGOLD ME! Since it is prime camping time- I will say that I love marshmallows roasted slowly over a campfire; they are always the best when they are an even brown, with a gooey center.
Meredith says
Marigold me! I love taking the time to write a handwritten note to someone. :)
Amy says
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I am trying to take my time in keeping my place clean!
Nancy says
MARIGOLD ME! Reading books with my son.
Linds says
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I always take it slow when I am baking — I love decorating cupcakes and cakes and the precision it takes to make it look wonderful!
Amber says
Marigold me.
Looking at pictures
Christa says
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Shaving is not an activity to be rushed, as I learned yesterday. The pool will still be there. My skin? Ouch.
OMG-YHL says
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Unfortunately, reading text books and such for school. Whenever I breeze through an assignment, I feel the information go in one ear and out the other!
Tasha says
MARIGOLD ME! I am a very cautious driver. . . my friends even call me grandma!
Steph says
Marigold me!
I love taking forever to fold warm towels – nice neat lines!
stylefyles says
MARIGOLD ME! I like your suggestion of food being better with time. Anything cooked in the slow cooker is sure to be a great hit! I love meats that marinade for hours and salsas that sit overnight to bring out all the great flavors. Yum, yum yum – FOOD!
Laurén Bienvenue says
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I like a slow Friday night. Boyfriend. Wine. Porch.
LindsayB says
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Our baby’s bathtime is much better if we take our time. She loves to kick and soak!
Amanda Geiger says
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I think that anything done with family should never be rushed. Some of the most rewarding moments between family members come when you are just sitting around the kitchen table or when you take the time to color a picture with a young one.
Jo says
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I take my time getting out of bed on a cold winter’s morning.
Usha says
MARIGOLD ME! I like to slow down when spending time with my 7 month old baby… just being with him as he does things at his own pace is amazing in itself…Also yoga and meditation are waay better when you slow down to make time for them!
Sheena says
MARIGOLD ME!!!! Taking extra time to make perfect paint lines around the ceiling and trims in a room floats my boat! :)
Jamie says
Marigold me!
Dinners, particularly on weekends, should be eaten slowly and enjoyed!
Kathryn S says
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Taking my time with sewing and knitting projects always leads to a better end result. When I’m trying to make buttonholes at midnight to get something done, that’s when things get ugly.
Lindsey says
MARIGOLD ME! I think taking the time to put together a homemade, thoughtful gift is almost always more meaningful than a gift you buy just becuase you HAD to. :)
Kelly says
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Christine says
MARIGOLD ME!!! I like to slow down when I’m folding laundry, things are neater and they fit better on shelves and in drawers.
RD Shugart says
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I have to go with cooking a great from-scratch meal, which is something I do a lot. I don’t like when I’m pressed for time and have to hurry and throw something together, like during the week. Weekends, when I take my time, the food tastes so much better!
Caroline says
MARIGOLD ME. I like to sew, and have found that my creations involve less seamripping (and cursing) when I take the time to read the directions, position things correctly, pin pieces together, and set up the iron and board.
sarah says
Marigold me! I thinking making (and eating) soup takes time! Yummy veggie or potato leek soup always taste best when you slow down and just enjoy:)
Charmaine says
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I think that bubble baths (with candles) are always better when you take your time. It just can’t me rushed.
Bec says
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Grilling is best done with extra time… it’s “low and slow” for a reason!
Candice Matthews says
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I always make myself slow down to spend quality time with my husband when he comes home from work.
Monica says
Marigold Me!
Those are some gorgeous prints, absolutely love them!
Bethany says
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I try to take it slow when I make big decisions. Like moving to a new apartment.
Alissa says
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I love taking my time to cook. This weekend we made ravioli from scratch, mixing garlic scape pesto into the cheese filling. So delicious. You have to look at it as a hobby, though, when you’re taking an hour and a half to make dinner dinner that is eaten in less than half that time.
I also just recently started sewing. I’m not very good yet :)
Suzanne says
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Everything!
Lynne says
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Reading a good book is better for me when I take it slow. If it’s really exciting then I have a habit of skimming in order to reach the climax and then missing out on important points.
Linden says
MARIGOLD ME! I’m a super slow eater! Especially when it’s something cold like ice cream… yum!