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Thursday, April 14, 2011

novica giveaway



Recently I was approached by NOVICA to see if I would consider trying them out, writing a review and then hosting a giveaway. I was ready to politely decline but then visited their site and was so impressed.



NOVICA is one of the leading fair trade artisan websites. They work with National Geographic to give talented artisans around the world a place to express their artistic talents and provide access to the world market. NOVICA has thousands of top fair trade corporate gifts and home decor items on their website.


fyi: (l) Rose quartz dangle earrings "love fest" (r) Pearl and rose quartz flower earrings "honey peach"

I am easily overwhelmed by a large range of choices so I focused on earrings and picked two. In the product descriptions there is information about the artist and their materials.



When my order arrived, each set of earrings came in its own box along with a small booklet and artisan story card with a handwritten note from the artist. The care and service reminds me very much of ordering from Etsy, where most sellers add a personal touch to each prized sale.



NOVICA gave me $75 to spend and $75 to share (making sure to factor in shipping and handling in the total cost). So, here's the fun part: Please leave a comment on this post to be eligible to win $75 to spend at NOVICA. A winner will be selected on Monday, April 18, 2011 at random.

Coming up:



Tuesday (April 19) I will be posting a book review and interview with designer, author and mom Annette Tatum and hosting a giveaway of her beautiful book, The Well-Dressed Home.
- On the same day, I will have a guest post at Annette's blog where I search my own closet to see if my personal style is truly in sync with my home's decor.

xo
elyse
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56 comments:

  1. luckygirlgiftsApril 14, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    yeah for the giveaway, what a neat little shop, and lucky you!!
    Also... just read the post below, CONGRATULATIONS!!! "Contributing writer" you are so totally deserving!!!
    Have a lovely day
    xoxo
    Cari b.

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  2. ClaudiaApril 14, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    What pretty earrings - and what a great way to help others.

    xoxo
    Claudia

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  3. BettyApril 14, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    Wow! You go girl!! I've never heard of Novica but it sounds like the perfect place to buy gifts and do some good at the same time.

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  4. Blessed SerendipityApril 14, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    What gorgeous earrings and packaged so pretty too..

    Danielle

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  5. PattyApril 14, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    The earrings are wonderful! Congratulations on the recognition!!

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  6. SusanApril 14, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    Oh how pretty and what a fun give-away!

    A "well dressed home" sounds interesting too.

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  7. Sandy aka Doris the GreatApril 14, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    Wow! What a great little giveaway. Please include me.

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  8. RaynataApril 14, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    Lovely earrings and packaging! Lucky you!

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  9. KatCollectsApril 14, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    I have shopped with them before, such a great thing! Please add my name. I hope you have a good thursday.
    Hugs,
    Kathy

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  10. AshleyApril 14, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    I love novica's vases. They are so pretty.

    hewella1 at gmail dot com

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  11. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsApril 14, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    What a wonderful giveaway! Please include me. I will be back on Tues for the interview...sounds like fun!

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  12. Hillcrest AcresApril 14, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    what a fabulous giveaway!!!! The earrings you received are adorable.

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  13. Yvonne from North CarolinaApril 14, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    Thanks for sharing about such a wonderful organization. I would love to win your give away!

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  14. Sara S.April 14, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    I love the earrings you chose, but then I've always loved pink quartz! What a fabulous giveaway and I love the intent behind the site.

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  15. TrishApril 14, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    Happy spring giveaway! I enjoy the Novica concept.

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  16. UnknownApril 14, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    We have a store that sells free trade - what a wonderful program. Supporting artists directly makes such a difference.

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  17. Diane MarsApril 14, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    Oh you must count me in my favorite PINK~ oxox, Diane

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  18. Sarah @ ExPat BrideApril 14, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    I looked at the website, beautiful, sign me up!

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  19. Free Pretty Things For YouApril 14, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    ooooo $75! How Wonderful!
    Please count me in!
    Off to check out their stuff!! :D

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  20. kibbygirlApril 14, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    I am heading over to the Novica site now! I am happy to see a fair trade site to shop through too :) Thanks for the giveaway.

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  21. JunqueMagnetApril 14, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    So generous.Thanks for sharing.

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  22. Jessica RodarteApril 14, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    That is so generous! Those earrings are just gorgeous, and I love how you said they packaged them. Definitely etsy-ish. ;) Thank you for the opportunity!

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  23. ~*~ saskia ~*~April 14, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    The earrings your picked are absolutely divine, Elyse, so so delicate.
    Have a hApPy HaPpY Thursday xxx

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  24. koraleeApril 14, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    Oh sweet friend...your giveaway is amazing. I must go visit Novica right now...I have not heard about them. Love those pretty earrings. xoxo

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  25. UnknownApril 14, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    Please add me to the drawing. What cute things they have! I've never head of them before your post.

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  26. MarieApril 14, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    Wowowie! Those earrings look fabulous Elyse. Love the story behind them too. I would love to join your giveaway.
    -Marie

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  27. AnonymousApril 14, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    Ooo! Count me in, Elyse! Thanks so much for doing this! ♥

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  28. debiApril 14, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    My goodness! You are a busy girl!
    I love the beautiful earrings you chose, they're so very dreamy and feminine. I'll have to go check out Novica.

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  29. SuzApril 14, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    I think it is a great organization. And, of course, I would love to win :-)
    Hugs,
    Suz

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  30. NanaDianaApril 14, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    Wonderful organization! I am just popping in to say Hi..and congrats on them recognizing you..DON'T include me in the giveaway- I haven't used my fabric yet..and I have won too many things lately! I'd rather see someone win that hasn't won something yet! Have a sweet and wonderful weekend, Elyse! xxoo Diana

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  31. Kathy B.April 14, 2011 at 11:33 PM

    Beautiful earrings--thanks for the chance to win such a fabulous giveaway! Love your blog!!!

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  32. Nancy BApril 15, 2011 at 1:19 AM

    I just checked out Novica and I must say I'm impressed! Thanks for the chance to win.

    nbtay@sbcglobal.net

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  33. Jan QuigleyApril 15, 2011 at 1:32 AM

    Gorgeous earrings & I love the packaging. They would make the perfect gift. Please enter me in the draw.

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  34. MaricaApril 15, 2011 at 1:39 AM

    Il tuo blog รจ fantastico, complimenti!

    xoxo

    Marica

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  35. All That JazzApril 15, 2011 at 2:29 AM

    I have never heard of Novica, thanks for sharing it and hosting the giveaway! The earrings you chose are just beautiful!
    Happy weekend!
    ~michelle~

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  36. TaraApril 15, 2011 at 3:19 AM

    What a great site..Please enter me as it's such a lovely giveaway..xx

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  37. hilary@oldhousetrueloveApril 15, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    i just visited novica... what a great site... artisans are the best and to support them even better. i would buy the earrings just for that beautiful box they come in! one more thing... i am going to check out my closet to see if it reflects my home... never thought of that!!! i will be awaiting your book review. blah blah blah... thats me!!! happy friday!

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  38. MichelleApril 15, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    this is the first time visiting I've visited your blog. Love it!

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  39. AlisonApril 15, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    OOOOH! What a great giveaway!

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  40. SkyApril 15, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    The earrings are fabu! Love the colors. Hope all is well with you in R.I. :)

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  41. Domestic DivaApril 15, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    They have so many great things on that site.

    Thanks for the chance.

    lovelydomesticdiva (at) gmail (dot) com

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  42. Sweet Bee CottageApril 16, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    What beautiful earrings! Please enter me! I would be so delighted to win! Thank you!

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  43. Rustique Gal April 16, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    Elyse, these earrings are fabulous. How sweet to be able to shop their site. I will look them up. I love fair trade goods and try to shop for them often. Have a great weekend!
    Sherry

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  44. AnonymousApril 16, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    What a beautiful blog you have and perfectly pretty earrings you chose too
    Please enter me into your giveaway to have a chance to win such a lovely prize.
    Much love
    Nicola -x-

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  45. KitApril 16, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    The jewelry is lovely and I would love to be signed up for the giveaway! Thank you! Kit

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  46. Susan ZangaraApril 16, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    Lovely earrings! please add me to your contest.

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  47. AnonymousApril 16, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    Elyse what pretty earrings you chose!!! I have heard of this company before and it sounds like a great one to do business with and help others too!

    Still working on that front guestroom- I have 1/2 the texture mud for texturing the walls on me I think! Such a messy I am!

    bee blessed
    mary

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  48. Chris GerkeApril 17, 2011 at 12:31 AM

    I hope if I win that I can find something as pretty as you have. I am going to go to the sight now and dream. Hope I win.

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  49. chedeb5353April 17, 2011 at 2:45 AM

    Novica has so many unique items,I would LOVE to win! chedeb5353@hotmail.com

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  50. permanent magentaApril 17, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    So much inspiring stuff! Thanks for the introduction to both Novica and Aannette Tatum!

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  51. TheresaApril 17, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    Ohhhh what a sweet giveaway and thanks for sharing this wonderful new place to shop:) Have a blessed day, HUGS!

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  52. rainydaymuseApril 17, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    Wonderful giveaway. Novica is a great find. Must shop.

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  53. karenApril 17, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    I like your blog. Saw your article in ROMANTIC COUNTRY. Great job! Karen

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  54. Recycled RitaApril 18, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Congratulations on contributing writer!
    Loving those earrings! karen...

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  55. Sweet Cottage DreamsApril 18, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    it is probably too late to enter....but the earrings are adorable!

    xxoo
    becky

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  56. SLRApril 19, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    how did i miss this?! rats.
    congrats to the lucky winner!
    great Annette Tatum interview...i didn't want to comment on the that post, because i have the book already...i love it!! such a nice giveaway for you to do though :)

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i treasure your comments and thank you so much!

xo
elyse