***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.
Lauren says
MARIGOLD ME! I think this was such a great question to ask–not only is it good to think about, but I’m enjoying reading others’ responses as well. A few things come to mind but one is that the rewards are so much more when I take my time working with kids as a teacher and a nanny. You just can’t rush them! Those are precious moments working with children as they grow, try to understand, and attempt at something. Seriously, good question!
Lindsay says
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I know it’s the trendy meal to create these days but beef burgundy is the perfect meal to prepare slowly and it cooks slowly too. The whole house smells great all day and it taste amazing.
Katy says
Marigold Me! Please!
I think that I always do a better job of cleaning when I take my time. I am pretty good at the 10 minute tidy everyday but I really need to take more time for a deep clean.
Ashley S. says
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I love taking my time with a good book. When I get excited I read fast and skip words and end up not really feeling satisfied. To force myself to take longer, I put a big comfy over-sized chair in front of a 7ft window, with my favorite throw. Snuggling in with beautiful lighting makes it easier to take my time and get caught up in the story.
Alison says
MARIGOLD ME!
Baked goods are better when one takes their time and makes everything from scratch!
Claudia says
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I love printing my own totes in different styles, colors and motifs – this needs a lot of time. But the longer it takes, the more beautiful they are afterwards!!
Lizzie says
Marigold me!
I like to take my time getting ready in the morning, and I hate to be rushed, so I wake myself up nice and early to ensure a peaceful start to my day.
Catherine says
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I like to take my time doing large handwork projects like crochet or cross stitch. It takes a long time anyway but it is nice to not rush through.
lauren says
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I’m a teacher and it’s summer break. I will do EVERYTHING slowly.
Lauren McCormick says
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EEeeeeeverything is better when you take time! I’m a teacher so I’m a firm believer in that. Do my high school students agree? No… of course not! LOL
Joy says
MARIGOLD ME!
Take lots of time to enjoy your baby. Mine is almost a year old and I can’t even believe how fast it goes!
Kindra says
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I always enjoy taking my time at the library with my daughter. She always wants to discover something new and I often forget to stop and ‘smell the roses.’
Bree says
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Normally I am up, showered, and off to work in 25 minutes flat but when I am going out with my husband or with friends I LOVE to take my time getting ready…we’re talking 2 hours or so! Very relaxing!
Csilla says
Marigold me!
Food!! Always better slow! and drinking a cup of tea!
Erin says
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Mel V. says
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Wow, those are really beautiful. I’m checking out their website now.
I think it’s worth going slowly on house renovations. Taking the time to do a complete job and get everything square, finished, and sealed means it will look twice as good and last three times as long.
Kim says
MARIGOLD ME!
I’m a fan of long, relaxed breakfasts out with my husband (preferably on a patio with beautiful flowers too)!
Sarajane says
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I like to take my time getting up in the morning – have a cup of tea and read the news online, check email, and read the blogs I follow.
Nanette says
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Melissa MacGregor says
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Beef Bourgignon is always better cooked extra slow!
Tiffany T. says
Marigold Me! I think taking your time and doing something the right way first is always better than rushing through something and having to do it again!
Megan says
Marigold Me!
Getting ready for work is always better when I have enough time to slow down. Rushing around trying to get things done and stressing out makes for a munch longer day. I love taking the time to eat breakfast home and put on my makeup in the bathroom, rather than doing everything in the car while my husband drives.
Julie N says
MARIGOLD ME!!!
I like to take my time with a good book too, it makes it that much more rewarding when you don’t rush through a good book in a day and a half.
Amy Wolff says
Marigold me!!!!
I like home cooked meals rather than buying already prepared food. I think it tastes better and I get more appreciation from my family with a good home cooked meal.
Leanne says
MARIGOLD ME! beautiful prints! letters to friends and buying and wrapping gifts – those are things that are always better with some real thought and time.
Kim T says
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Catira says
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WOW.. they have some wonderful products!!
I find taking my time in the morning makes my day.. I’m slow when it comes to getting ready before work… eat breakfast, watch the news, shower, get dressed, put on some makeup…. I can’t start my day in a rush!!
amanda says
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I tend to take my time when it comes to eating my meals, unless I’m just in an absolute rush. I’m always the last one to put my fork down, but I (usually) don’t get over-stuffed and I enjoy my food a lot more!
Sketch says
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Nearly every day I take a stroll around campus on my lunch break. I like to take my time and wonder a bit. It feels so good to get away from my desk and breathe the fresh air!
Rose says
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I enjoy it when my husband bakes homemade bread from scratch!
Yep it takes time, but boy is it tasty…thanks sweetie!
Leah says
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I always take my time when wrapping gifts. I love to add real ribbon, homemade tags, brads or eyelets, fake flowers whatever the receiver of the gift will appreciate-plus most of the items are reusable for their own gifting.
kristal says
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I take time to make quilts and sewn gifts! Therefore I naturally love these beautiful fabrics!
kristin says
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I always like to take my time cleaning. There is a bigger sense of peace and accomplishment after a “deep clean!”
Shannon says
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I take my time when painting trim. I want to make sure everything is straight and looks good.
Courtney says
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I like to get up early so that I can have a leisurely morning before work – eat breakfast slowly, read paper slowly, etc.
SarahB says
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I don’t feel like I have time to do much slowly these days…
Hillary says
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Painting is better when you take your time… if you don’t you get those awful blobby things and drips. Yuck.
Jill says
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LOVE this company. Have been coveting a table cloth for months now. I think my paintings are better when I take my time and I think I benefit from having a hobby that allows me to actually get to take my time, and enjoy it.
Rachael @ Mrs-Adventure says
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Slow is better when I cook for sure.. If I try and rush I always forget something and sometimes its a ingredient!
Stacy says
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Life is better if you take time to enjoy it!
lms52 says
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Natalie says
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My fiancee and I take the time to grow our own food in our garden. It’s a slow process, but deliciously worth it in the long run!
amber says
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I feel it’s always better if I take my time writing letters, cards, thank you notes, etc. Otherwise, I don’t get all my thoughts out like I want to.
Erika S says
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I love having a slow morning as opposed to rushing off to work straight out of bed! I love having time to get up, walk the dog, read quietly, eat my breakfast and then getting dressed. This is all done of course by getting up early but it is so much better than sleeping in and starting a busy day without a quiet moment.
Virginia Sole-Smith says
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I am absolutely a fan of the slow food and slow clothing movements and try to look for the handcrafted or locally made option before turning to a big box store alternative. Reporting on working conditions in foreign factories has convinced me that fair trade is worth the extra cost. Love to see you guys working with brands like Saffron Marigold who are working hard to preserve these techniques and improve working conditions.
Megan says
Marigold me.
Though I rarely practice the slow-method for anything, I do think slow and careful cleaning/tidying is much better than haphazard cleanups!
kb says
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I like to take my time eating a good meal with good company. I like to take my time working on my garden.
Genie says
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I want to take my time doing everything!
Heather R says
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Will says
Food definitely tastes better when you let the flavors meld together…and it’s even better as leftovers.