***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.
Arrie says
Marigold Me!
When I walk to work in the mornings, I usually walk very fast because I’m running late. But on my way home, I take the scenic route through the pretty neighborhoods with lovely gardens, and turn my ipod off and really enjoy my afternoon.
Andrea says
MARIGOLD ME! I usually take my time proof-reading!
Madelin says
Marigold me!
Missy says
MARIGOLD ME!
Raising our children is something we purposely did slowly. We savored every moment, the big and the small. It was important to us to let them be kids for as long as they could and to enjoy the time we had with them in our home. The world around us moves so fast and it wants to hurry our children through childhood. It’s hard to slow down and be “in the moment” sometimes, but so worth the effort!
Dan says
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Amy Jackson says
MARIGOLD ME!!
Eating slow, not just cooking slow, always makes food taste better.
Alissa says
Marigold Me!
I’m taking my time decorating our new (newlywed!) house. Since we plan on living here for a while, I want to wait until I find the right pieces of furniture, art, and vintage decor instead of just buying spur-of-the-moment things to complete a room.
eh says
“MARIGOLD ME”
Love these designs.
Woodworking-I am new to this craft and man am I slow!
Ashley says
MARIGOLD ME! i paint when i go slower
Joelle says
Marigold me!!
Pulled pork in the slow-cooker; anything over 8 hours is best!
Becky W says
Marigold me!
I like to take my time while cooking. It relaxes me and makes fora yummier meal.
Jennifer says
Marigold Me!!
I try to mentally take my time whenever I’m not at work.
Diana Phillips says
MARIGOLD ME!
Showers are always better when I take my time- long, slow, and hot!
Clarissa Gottshall-French says
MARIGOLD ME! I practice yin yoga and meditation in the morning, starting off slow. I garden, paint and cook. All of which require a commitment to going slowly. It’s not just about doing it right, its about enjoying and honoring the process of creation. Thanks!
Thais says
“MARIGOLD ME!”
I like taking my time on lazy sundays. I get with my love and we just waste away the afternoon.
Sweet Em says
MARIGOLD ME…
The kids bedtime is so much fun and so pleasant if we take our time.
Jessica says
MARIGOLD ME! I love to cook and most of the time I’m trying to whip things together quickly at the end of the day but there are just some things that you just can’t rush!
Julie says
Marigold me!
I love to drink a slow coffee in the morning and take my time eating breakfast. I will usually wait to eat after my boys are fed so I can take a little more time while they are playing (it’s the plan anyway….doesn’t always happen).
Tracey Coldewey says
Marigold me! Please! I LOVE their designs!!! I like to take my time when entering drawings for free stuff, particularly textiles I have swooned over for years! :)
Lisa says
MARIGOLD ME!
I’m impatient; I can’t think of a single thing I do slowly on purpose. I even read-something I do for pleasure-fast, I speed from page to page to see what will happen next.
Nancy says
MARIGOLD ME!
Dancing ;)
Charis says
OH PLEASE Marigold ME!
I like line drying my laundry. Slow process – amazing results.
Cara says
MARIGOLD ME!!! I always like to walk a bit slowly to work, enjoy the outdoors in this nice weather!
Gretchen says
MARIGOLD ME!
Tying shoes. I’m forever rushing and then either tripping or having to stop and retie, which takes longer than doing it right in the first place.
Jeni says
Marigold me!!!
Waking up slowly is the BEST!!!
Kathryn says
Marigold me!!!
I clean the house slowly. VERRRRRRY slowly!
JKK says
MARIGOLD ME!
My handwriting is awesome if I take my time, but terrible if I don’t. The first in a bunch of thank you cards is always the best! After 10 or so, it goes way downhill.
kat says
Marigold me! I think beans are always much better slow cooked than canned!
Stacy says
MARIGOLD ME!
I put a lot of time and thought into choosing and wrapping gifts. I think the art of gift giving has really been lost in this generation, and I try my best to make every gift I give very thoughtful and beautifully presented.
Corrie says
Marigold me!!
Does procrastination count as doing something slowly? :)
Grace says
Marigold Me!
I take great satisfaction when I take my time to make big decisions. Some call me neurotic and indecisive. I just think I’m thorough. =)
Sarah says
MARIGOLD ME!!
Cathy K. says
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deena says
Marigold me!
Getting the soil right before planting!
sherri says
Marigold me!!!! Man, so.many.comments! I am, by nature, very impatient. However, I have learned that with certain things, when I take my time, I am much happier with the result. Making a quilt, for example.
Mary Evans says
MARIGOLD ME!
I like to take my time with my grandparents. It’s obvious how happy they are when I spend time with them :)
lindsey says
Marigold Me!!!! I think my lasagna is better whewn I slow cook it with fresh herbs from the garden
ida says
MARIGOLD ME PLEEEEAAASEE!!!
I think my knitting projects always turn out better when they’re for someone I particularly love and I take my time to make them :). I also think sleeping is nice when I can take my time….who can get enough sleep these days?
Joan says
Marigold me!
I try to take my time measuring–measur
Heather says
MARIGOLD ME! Love is better slow, taking the time to know someone whether its your best friend or partner.
April says
MARIGOLD ME PLEASE! I know I am late but I love your blog! I’ve just learned how to sew and it has really taught me to slow down and relax. I find it very soothing and try to take my time making all the stitches as straight as possible. Definitely not something I want to rush!
Emily says
mArIgOlD mE!!!!!!
So many things are better slower, but do I do them? No. Except for my piano practice.
Thank you!!!
Kate Good says
Marigold me!
I always enjoy my walks better when I take my time rather than rushing through them to get home and get stuff done. It’s always nice when you take time to appreciate things around you.
Alyson says
Marigold Me!
I looove the slow food movement. It’s super important to me to celebrate the seasons and all they produce, and then to take your time with the rituals of eating and cooking.
Becky says
MARIGOLD ME! We are big slow food supporters! We live in a far-too fast and highly processed culture…sorry to be such a downer!
The Landises says
Marigold us!
We take our time with house projects, for sure.
Miss Em says
Marigold me!
I enjoy organizing slowly. Taking an area apart bit by bit then making it more efficient based on my needs. I’m pretty much a nut for organization. :p
Thanks for the opportunity!
Monica says
MARIGOLD ME!!!!
Helping others is where I’ve learned that being patient and taking the extra time really makes a difference in more lives than one :)
Krispy says
MARIGOLD ME!!! Please, please pick me!!!
I like to take my time cooking…. I find the more relaxed and leisurely I am, the better my creations taste! :)
Lindsey W. says
Marigold ME!