***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.
Sara says
MARIGOLD ME! These are absolutely stunning. I like to take my time checking items off my to-do list. What can I say, I’m a procrastinater!
T C says
MARIGOLD ME!
I love to take time to sit and enjoy a cup of coffee.
Megan M says
MARIGOLD ME!
choosing materials for reno. You have to live with them, so you want to bef sure they will work for you.
Season says
MARIGOLD ME!
I just spent about 12 hours using an artist’s brush to touch up around the windows, doorways, and trim in the main level of my home. I may be neurotic but I’m so thankful I have a boyfriend who agrees that it’s necessary to make our first home just the way we want it.
Liz says
MARIGOLD ME!
I have been slowly learning to decorate slowly – I enjoy the process longer and enjoy the finished room much more.
grace says
MARIGOLD ME!
Eating dinner. With two kids, I forget how lovely it is to take my time to enjoy the food.
Elena says
MARIGOLD ME!
I like to take my time walking around a farmers’ market and taking in the scents and colors!
Jaimie says
MARIGOLD ME!
Graphic design. When I throw something together, I always hate it. But when I take my time and think about the idea for a while, I end up with a better result. When I don’t RUSH picking out fonts, I always like them better too.
Terri says
MARIGOLD ME!
I love this company-wowsers!
Jennifer says
Marigold me! They are amazing!
I generally do not take my time. I walk fast, I brush my teeth fast, I eat fast… but I take long, slow, hot showers every single day. It’s the only time of day that I’m not moving a mile a minute, and I love it.
Julia says
MARIGOLD ME!
I like to enjoy coffee slowly. Getting it on the go and rushing to drink it takes away so much of the simple pleasure of a steamy warm cup of coffee.
Sarah W says
Please House Love…Marigold Me!!!
I think I like to spend extra time and effort with my husband the most. Making sure not to rush our time together, and just enjoying the little things. I know it is corney, but thats where I get my benefit of taking my time. :o)
Carrie says
MARIGOLD ME!
I find it is always best to take my time and let my cupcakes cool before putting on the frosting! :)
Cristina says
MARIGOLD ME! Those linens are beautiful! I usually move about as fast as a 3 toed sloth anyways but I especially like to take my time on house projects – tiling, wallpapering, building, etc.
Denise says
MARIGOLD ME!
I agree with the suggestion of taking your time while cooking. Not because the process is so enjoyable (for real, people?) but because if you don’t, you end up accidentally using salt instead of sugar, burning your cookies, or with popovers that resemble little pucks. Ask me how I know!
Sara says
MARIGOLD ME! I like to take time to smell the roses, or any other flowers growing outside for that matter. I’ll be out on a walk (for exercise) and stop to smell some flowers and my husband either will sniff it too, or will hurry me along as if there is no time to be wasting while on a walk. These are beautiful prints, and I will have to check out their site.
Alicia says
MARIGOLD ME!!!
MLJ says
MARIGOLD ME!
Slow down is what I need to do in everything. Walking, breathing, looking, enjoying.
Alyssa says
MARIGOLD ME!
Eating. I am the world’s slowest eater! These are beautiful though!
Laura J says
MARIGOLD ME!!!
I take my time driving, which drives most people crazy but saves on gas and also lets me enjoy the beautiful scenery. When I was in school, I took my time taking tests.
Kelly says
MARIGOLD ME!
I guess slowly losing weight and getting into shape? no crash diets here!
Peggy says
MARIGOLD ME!
I really like to take my time when dealing with my children. Unfortunatly there are situations when this is not possible because we have scedules we have to go by (school…)
Kristen says
Marigold Me!
I think decorating a house is something that is best done slowly over time.
Bridgette says
“MARIGOLD ME!”
Ironing!!
Cori says
Marigold me! I take my time decision making. :) Can’t rush these important decisions…
Meghan B says
Marigold me!
I need to learn how to take my time!! I have the tendency to rush doing everything!!
Benedicte Monsen says
“Marigold Me”
I love taking my time in the magazine aisle at the grocery store when I shop without my 2 year old. For some reason it makes me feel happy everytime I get to stand there for a few extra minutes.
Sarah says
Marigold Me!
Mmmm… I am notorious for NOT taking my time planning things out =) BUT I in the last year have been better about not just buying something at the store because I think it’s cute. Now, I buy something only if I have a plan and a purpose for it =)
Erica says
Marigold me!
Jackie says
Marigold Me!
I enjoy just slowing down! Nothing like curling up and reading a good book or sitting out in the backyard listening to the birds.
Christine says
MARIGOLD ME!
i take my time painting. slow and steady wins the race
Frank says
MARIGOLD ME!
Clare says
Marigold Me!
I’m all about taking my time with organization… it makes life easier later on.
Ashley says
MARIGOLD ME!
Weekday dinners are always better when I take my time. They’re also usually homemade instead of takeout! :)
Erica says
MARIGOLD ME!
These are absolutely gorgeous!
Chrisopher Buckley says
Eating Moroccan clementines. I like to put them on the radiator and sit on the couch nearby where I can faintly smell them, then peel them when they have dried out a bit and their flavors are super concentrated. I separate each segment and eat each one slowly, thinking of M.F.K. Fisher, who wrote of her love of doing this while she was living in Europe. For me, nothing beats this simple pleasure in the dead of winter. Thanks, and please MARIGOLD ME! :-)
Amber Martin says
“MARIGOLD ME!!!”
Steak is best enjoyed at a slow pace.
Debbie says
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I like to take my time taking relaxing baths…its usually the only time I get to myself in the day.
Alice says
MARIGOLD ME!
I shouldn’t even be visiting here considering I’m at work, so I don’t have time to think of what I do slowly!
ashley says
MARIGOLD ME!
I take my time for crochet & knitting projects as well as cooking at home.
Kim G says
MARIGOLD ME!
Sara Beresford says
“MARIGOLD ME!”
I am totally the slow driver!
Katie says
MARIGOLD ME!
I like to take my time meticulously cleaning my bathroom! Then I can bask in the squeaky clean shiny look of it all week long! :o)
Gretchen says
MARIGOLD ME!
We have a veggie garden and we love to cook, so I guess we’re following the slow food movement. We make our own bread and our own cat food for our three felines. We also tend to do home renovation projects slowly…because once we open something up, we find something else we need to fix first…
Jessica says
MARIGOLD ME!
I take my time when buying something for my house… I search the internet and stores meticulously to make sure I am buying something I really love.
Jessie Leigh says
MARIGOLD ME!
I always take my time grocery shopping. Why? It’s the only guilt-free shopping I can do!
ashley white says
MARIGOLD ME!
those are amazing! as someone who doesn’t take much time to do anything for herself- i truly appreciate their patience!
i guess if i’m slow at anything though- its making decisions! :)
Emily says
Marigold Me.
I like to run slowly. That way I don’t get tired ^_^
Tracey says
marigold me!
Savoring a meal slowly is always best. It makes you really taste everything.
Sarah b says
marigold me!
I take the slow road when I cook. sometimes i’ll take a short-cut, like using store-bought cake mix, but then i make it really wonderful by making my own frosting. there are a couple non-negotiables for me: i hate jarred garlic/ginger (it’s SO easy to chop your own, and jarred ginger has added HFCS) and store-bought shredded cheese (it is covered in cornstarch and other preservatives; shredding it yourself tastes SO much better).