***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.
tasha rowe says
MARIGOLD ME!
Svenja says
Marigold me!
I live in Charleston, SC, so I guess I take my time with EVERYTHING (it’s the way we do things here – we’re never in a hurry).
martha beltran says
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Margaret says
MARIGOLD ME!!!
I love to make jewelry and take me time doing it. The piece always turns out better.
Karen J says
MARIGOLD ME … Definitely DIY projects … anytime I “rush” through them they don’t turn out very well!
Ashley Zaepfel says
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Allison says
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I like to just take my time watching my daughter play. I sometimes get too caught up in housework…but when I take a few moments just to sit and watch her- it is amazing what her little mind does!
Val says
MARIGOLD ME! I eat slow…mostly because I don’t stop talking long enough. I am also slow about making decisions regarding paint color, which sucks for me.
Meredith says
Marigold me! When I take my time cooking and reading through the directions in a recipe the food is always better.
Alexis says
Marigold Me! I’ve learned to breathe slowly, it helps with relaxation even in stressful situations!
Laura says
Marigold Me!
I like to make brownies from scratch instead of from a box. I like knowing that my kids are eating real ingredients instead of ingredients I can’t even pronounce. You can’t beat the taste either! It takes a bit longer to mix everything together and melt the chocolate, but you can’t beat the taste.
Jessica Cantrell says
Marigold Me!
The logical part of me knows it is always so much better when I get up early and get to take my take my time getting ready for work in the morning, instead of rushing around with only a few minutes to dash out the door. The only problem is that every morning when the alarm goes off, my body says screw logic! SNOOZE!
Meagan says
MARIGOLD ME!
I take my time eating.
Leah says
MARIGOLD ME! I definitely think kissing is better when you take your time ;)
Laura Potchen says
Marigold ME!!
Planning for my classroom allllllways goes better when I have time..
Michelle says
Marigold me !
I think I’m a bit of a slow driver to be honest , but don’t tell my husband (he hates slow drivers)
Lynn L says
MARIGOLD ME ! I like to take slow bike rides through the park, enjoying the view of the lake and beaches.
cris says
MARIGOLD ME!
Sewing prjects always come out better when I go slow…and iron the seams.
Lizzy says
Marigold me!
I take my time reading.
jenn says
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what beautiful things!
for me, it has to be sewing. I often try to rush through a project, slack a little on certain things, but it always comes back to bite me. when you take the time to measure twice (or thrice!) and make careful stitches and add special details, the finished project is always notably better than if you rush through.
can always tell a cheap job when you see it.
Ellen K. says
MARIGOLD ME!
Any time meat is slow cooked, it’s pretty much amazing.
erin g says
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i take my time feeding my baby; 6 months old already!
Stacey says
MARIGOLD ME! Taking my time doing anything creative . . . paper cutting, painting, doodling! The end result . . . perfection!
michelle Elliott says
Marigold ME!!!
I like to take my time with long walks with my dog!
Heather Edwards says
Marigold me! I like to take my time sewing…the projects always end up better and it is very relaxing. Slow and steady wins the race!
Lizzy says
MARIGOLD ME! Midday meals are always better enjoyed in a leisurely fashion with good friends and comforting food.
Marissa says
Marigold me!
A book read lazily in the summer twilight on the back porch is the best!
Jamie says
MARIGOLD ME!
I kind of think I rush through everything. I definitely need to work on slowing down, especially DIY stuff!
That fabric is amazing! So beautiful!
Emily says
Marigold me!
I take my time on editing pictures. They never turn out well when I’m in a rush!
Emily B. says
Marigold ME! I teach high school art and I always tell my students the more time they put into their projects the better they will be. I can always tell the rushers from those who took it slow and steady!
Mary says
Oh my gosh, please MARIGOLD ME! This is my favorite giveaway yet. And those bedspreads? Love!
Pretty much any interaction with the kiddos is better lingered over. (I’m going to have to try to remind myself of this the next time I’m trying to shove little feet into shoes to get out the door!)
Danae Pena says
MARIGOLD ME! Slow to anger is an important quality I am trying to follow!
Prashanti says
“MARIGOLD ME!”
Taking my time in making the bed or reading a book.
Denise says
Marigold me!!!
I like to take my time taking walks with our dog and my children. We really end up having some fantastic chats on those calm walks.
Kathy Lou says
Marigold Me! I take my time when cutting things out to sew- and really reading every direction.
Lisa A says
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I always take my time when cooking.. always turns out better that way!
WindyLou says
“Marigold me!”
BBQ is always best cooked slowly.
Emily Rae says
MARIGOLD ME!
My HOMEWORK is always better when I take my time, and when I start nice and early. Go figure!
Maggie says
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Getting into bed is always so much nicer when I really take my time with tucking in the sheets and making the pillows perfect. It makes sleeping so much better!!
Sarah Weeber says
MARIGOLD ME!
I take my time when I need to untangle a necklace. I find that telling myself to go slowly takes the frustration out of this very tedious task.
Rosalyn T says
MARIGOLD ME!
My Christmas decorating is so much better when I take my time! Not only do I get a much more stylish result when I take my time over it, but it prolongs that wonderful festive feeling! I’m one of those real festive types who loves every part of the holiday – the decorating, the baking, the cheesy music, the smells of pine needles and homemade canned gifts :D
Madeline says
MARIGOLD ME!
I walk really slowly – as my friends will tell anyone who listens, I tend to meander!
steph says
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Liz says
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sewing projects! i didn’t rush myself on my last dress, and it was such a labor of love and turned out beautifully to boot.
Claire - Matching Pegs says
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These linens look so beautiful and exotic.
Jenny C. says
MARIGOLD ME!
I take my time snuggling with my non-verbal, Autistic son, EVERY morning. Doesn’t require words and is the best part of my day :)
Sarah says
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I take my time with my son. He is 8 months old and even though I am busy with work, home stuff, etc., I try to remember to spend the extra 5 minutes playing, taking a bath, eating dinner.
tammi says
MARIGOLD ME!
for us, we are the slow garden movement type of folks. our garden is an awesome place for us to hang out but also to grow wonderful foods for us and our family. the biggest lesson we’ve learned outside: taking our time while planning will equate to more time enjoying it later!
Debi says
MARIGOLD ME!!! Please!
I try to take my time to really listen before responding.
Sara V. says
Marigold me!
Most things turn out better when I take my time… dinner, painting, pretty much every DIY project I’ve ever attempted.