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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.
Elli says
Marigold me!
I like to knit…quite possibly the slowest craft in the universe! There’s no way not to take your time when you’re creating your fabric one tiny stitch at a time.
francie says
marigold me!
and i like to take my time napping on the front porch :) and making soups and pasta sauces from scratch
Elizabeta Maricak says
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Casey says
Marigold Me!
Definitely agree with slow cooking. I’m (slowly) learning to home-make all sorts of things for my family, from waffles and soups, to potato chips and popsicles. Even our popcorn is cooked up in a pot now. Everything tastes better, and we get to skip the yucky additives.
Michelle says
Marigold me!
I usually read really quickly, however if the book is really good, I like to take it slow a chapter or two a day to stretch out my reading enjoyment.
Andrea says
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Hmmm … most of the time, I’m in a rush, but I definitely like to take the time to make some things — like bread — from scratch and taking the time to read lots of great books.
Wendy says
Marigold Me!!
I make all my own baby food for my son and that is a slow process. But totally worth it knowing that he has wholesome, organic food!
bindc says
MARIGOLD ME!
And I think everything always turns out better when you take the time to do it right the first time. I become cranky when I have to redo something because it was carelessly done (big and small projects alike!)
Kristin says
Marigold Me!!
I take it slow with my never ending knitting and crochet projects.
Holly Claytor says
MARIGOLD ME!
And I like to take my time painting. I’m a stickler for straight lines! It makes my husband crazy but it’s worth it in the end.
Clara says
MARIGOLD ME.
As an English major in college, I learned to read slowly as a ways savoring both a book’s language and its themes. I tend to read nonfiction quickly, since I’m usually reading mostly for quick information, but I still take my time reading fiction. The faster the world moves around me, the more I appreciate moving at a quiet pace through a book.
Michelle says
MARIGOLD ME!
I take my time (maybe too much time) making my scrapbooks. It may take forever to finish, but it looks look in the end.
Mrs. Z says
MARIGOLD ME!
Hubby and I are just learning how to paint our bathroom & laundry room cabinets… we’re taking in slow, but I know we’ll be happy when it’s finished.
Meghan B says
MARIGOLD ME!
I think making a strawberry rhubarb tart is possibly the most fabulous thing to take time to do. Not just making them, but eating them! Good thing it takes so long or I’d do it often.
Leslie says
MARIGOLD ME!
I enjoy taking my time when I clean my apartment. Its very hard for me to find time to clean, but when I do, I’m very thorough about it. I meticulously go room by room, ceiling to floor, making sure to get each nook and cranny. Its so satisfying when I’m finished.
Kristin says
Marigold Me: I like to take my time making risotto
Tiffany says
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My garden and health is always better when I take my time.
Ashley says
Marigold Me!
I like to take my time in the bookstore. I love the smell of new books and love to just browse the entire store from magazines to kids books!
Danielle says
MARIGOLD ME!
I bake slowly. There’s something loving about carefully measuring out each ingredient and evenly blending them. And like to pick an album or two to match what I’m baking. Laura Viers for fruit pies, Otis Redding for brownies…baking is always an event in my kitchen.
Cassie C says
MARIGOLD ME!
I like to take my time doing basically everything – I am Pokeahontas…
Jess says
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I have two children age 2 & 3, so I always can say our best days are when we take it SLOW. And when the stressless day flows over into night time and makes everyone happy, well that is a double bonus! : )
Laura says
Marigold Me! I like to take my time waking up. :)
Bethany G. says
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I have two pomeranians and I like to brush out their thick coats while watching tv shows. It always goes better when it’s slow – it doesn’t hurt them, so they can just feel like they are being petted. And I don’t get stressed out trying to keep them from running away.
Catelyn says
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I like to take time reading books by my favorite authors. I’m a fast reader normally, so I like to try and slow down and enjoy.
Kelsey says
MARIGOLD ME!
I love slow cooking. Although I don’t often have enough time or forethought to cook something really slowly, it always turns out wonderfully when I do. The best thing I have ever cooked was french onion soup that took about four hours to make but was oh so delicious!
Madeline says
Marigold ME!
I love baking, definitely my take time, sanity saving activity of choice!
RLB says
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I always take my time when I’m ready stories to my two young sons. They love to gaze at the pictures, so spending the time to really annunciate the words gives them time to get lost in the pages.
Heather Tinsley-Fix says
MARIGOLD ME!
I’ve recently forayed into the world of STRIPPING FURNITURE and I have to say when I rush or try to do this too quickly I get frustrated to the point of tears, but taking my time, slowly and lovingly coaxing the beautiful wood underneath to come out with hand-sanding and scraping, I enjoy the whole process immensely. It feels really satisfying to actually go slow with this activity and have an awesome result at the end.
Diana says
MARIGOLD ME!
I love that these fabrics have been created slowly. I like to take my time with projects – they usually turn out a lot better if I do so.
christy davis says
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I love food from scratch. Always seems to taste better and worth the effort.
Adriane says
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While watching the slide show I thought about how I’d love to travel to India and traveling is definetly something that is better when you take your time.
Rose says
Marigold Me!
Playing with my daughter. In this hectic culture, I often have to remind myself to savor and enjoy every moment of mommy-hood.
Ann K. says
MARIGOLD ME…I never mind the time that it takes to weed my garden. It’s never a fast process, but can be very meditative.
Kathryn says
Marigold me!
And a delicious meal is always better when you take your time preparing it and then eating it ;)
Amanda says
MARIGOLD ME!
I cross stitch, and it certainly always better if I go slowly…less mistakes!
NK says
“MARIGOLD ME!”
Home made pizza dough – it tastes so good!
kaitlyn says
MARIGOLD ME!
I like to take my driving slow….makes me feel safer and more relaxed!
Kylee says
Marigold me! Upholstery shouldn’t take forever now that I have a compressor and staple gun!
tbg says
MARIGOLD ME!
Doing laundry – I hate it, but every time I rush I destroy something I love… sigh
JMB says
MARIGOLD ME!!! Vacations (even mini ones)are always better when you truly remember to sloooooooooow down and appreciate the break from “real life” as well as all the blessings waiting for you when you get home :o)