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Mothers Day NOVICA Giveaway



You have probably already heard of Novica, maybe even here from me, but in case you haven't, Novica is associated with National Geographic and provides artists and artisans around the world a global platform to express their talents and spur creativity.  The site is full of hard to find, unique items that only the Internet infrastructure can allow access to.


Novica has contacted me again and asked if I'd like to give someone $40 to spend on their site.  Well, of course I would love to do that and with Mothers Day fast approaching it's a perfect time to shop at Novica.  I even got to do a little shopping myself and just bought this blouse, aka Hypnotic Geometry!   I can't wait to wear it!

  

Novica carries  all sorts of home decor and furnishings along with a great selection of clothing and accessories for men and women.

Currently they have a Mothers Day Gift section chock full of wonderful finds just for Moms.


I have several other items from Novica including this blouse in dark, chocolate brown.   


I wore the blouse above about a week ago with some cool feather jewelry (which is something I am currently enamored with)  and got lots of compliments on it (from teenagers to Grandmas) while I was out running errands.  





  We used to have a hammock in our backyard near our koi pond where some of our best family  memories were made.  I have the cutest picture of Shawn with four or five of the kids on the hammock when most of them were just babies to toddlers.  

I no longer have the hammock, or the yard, but I still want a hammock somewhere and this is the one I'd choose, from Brazil and sold by Novica, of course.

Isn't the crochet fringe gorgeous?  It's so romantic looking.  I could leisurely spend some time here on this hammock or any of the over 100 they have on their site right now.







Some of my favorite things come from Novica, like these etched amber goblets.  I love amber.



There are so many choices!  What would you choose with $40 to spend at Novica?  Would you give it away or treat yourself to something nice?  For a chance to win from Novica, please leave a comment letting me know what you'd choose.  



For two additional entries leave me a comment on this post if you are a blog follower and another comment here or on my FB page if you are a Facebook fan.  You can find me on Facebook as English Transferware.



The giveaway will run for one week.  The winner will be randomly generated via random.org based on the number of comments from both this blog post and my FB post.  Please leave your email address or make sure that I can contact you if you are the winner!



Good luck!



Comments

  1. Hi Nancy! There is a sculpture called "Moment of Tenderness" I would LOVE to have! Wow! SO many beautiful choices. I am so happy you are part of the Novica and I really love your giveaway. I am going to do everything on your list! Have a great weekend. Thank you Anne

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  2. I am a follower here! Thank you for the opportunity to be part of your fabulous giveaway!

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  3. Beautiful amber glasses! I have a dozen of beautiful Italian ones..but the etched ones are awesome!! Great giveaway too. Thank you for the chance. Just in case, I have an address in the USA. Big hugs,
    FABBY

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  4. I would choose dishes or pottery. I am a blog follower also.

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  5. I would choose the Tumblers, 'Cobalt Dreams' (set of 6)
    kellywcu8888ATgmailDOTcom

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  6. I am loving the Cultured pearl strand necklace, 'Cross of Faith'

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  7. Thank you for the opportunity.

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  8. I love the amber colored glasses you have shown. I would probably put the gift card towards two sets of them. Amber goes with so many colors. I also subscribe to your blog through my email. Thank you for this chance to win!

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  9. Hi Nancy! I love the hammocks. But if I have to choose one thing it would be the Amber glasses! I can imagine making the most beautiful tablescape with them! Love your blog and your etsy site!

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  10. I think the etched amber goblets are some of the prettiest that I have seen. I love theme.
    dgmills@tampabay.rr.com

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  11. I follow your beautiful blog and love every entry.
    dgmills@tampabay.rr.com

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  12. I left a comment on your facebook page also.
    dgmills@tampabay.rr.com

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  13. There are several pairs of post earrings I've had my eye on...but can't make up my mind! Thanks for the opportunity! ;)

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  14. Hi, Nancy! Nice to "hear" from you via a new post! The tops are lovely, and the hammock, too!
    Pat
    PersonallyByPat.com

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  15. So many incredible things to choose from...it's difficult to make a decision. :) I think I'd love one of the handbags or the bracelet shaped like elephants.

    Thanks so much for the opportunity to win!
    xo
    Pat

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  16. I'm definitely a follower of your blog and subscribe via email!

    Pat

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  17. I'm also following you and Novica on FB!

    Pat

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  18. i would pick out the pair of mango wood vases from thailand!
    daniellex at gmail dot com

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  19. I'm a happy follower of your blog (through Bloglovin'). :)

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  20. I'd go for the blue dyed agate windchimes! They're pretty and I imagine that they sound lovely too. Thank you for the chance to win. :)

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  21. I follow your blog on blogspot! I would choose the blue blown glass goblets!
    oldhouseco@verizon.net

    Christine

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  22. Oh Nancy, were I fortunate enough to win, I would choose the amber goblets. I follow you on blogspot and on FB.

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  23. I like the Sterling silver pendant necklace, 'Moonlight Dazzle'. vera khule at gmail dot com.

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  24. Ii follow on GFC. vera khule at gmail dot com

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  25. GRC.Ltd.design@gmail.comMay 4, 2013 at 6:48 PM

    What a great giveaway! I have my eye on some blown glass goblets with cobalt rims, and also a beautiful Peruvian tray. Novica has a great selection and I have loved everything I have ordered from them!

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  26. I like the silver pendant necklace, ‘Aztec Hummingbird’ by Alon Diller (Mexico)

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  27. I also like your FB page as Jane Ell****

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  28. I would love to have the Deep Blue Glass Pitcher by Javier & Efren. It would look so good with my Blue Willow dishes and cobalt blue glassware. kellam.susan@yahoo.com

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  29. I am a follower (bloglovin). kellam.susan@yahoo.com

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  30. I'd love to have the Gemstone flower earrings, 'Andean Bouquet'.

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  31. I would get a mirror.

    mandaoverturf at yahoo dot com

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  32. Hi Nancy:

    I miss seeing your posts with your beautiful dishes!

    I would definitely go with that hammock. It looks super romantic.

    - Alma, The Tablescaper

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  33. I would love the Celadon ceramic vase, 'Autumn in My Heart'.

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  34. I am a follower on gfc, dawn keenan banks

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  35. I would love to get the Tiger's eye necklace, 'Tiger Trance'.

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  36. What a generous giveaway! I follow you via GFC (though I have transferred everything to the Bloglovin' reader, and follow you there.)

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  37. I'd give something to my daughter. She's a single working mother who tries to do so much with so little. She deserves a treat!

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  38. I like the ancient sun earrings.

    hewella1 at gmail dot com

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  39. I follow your blog.

    hewella1 at gmail dot com

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  40. Like you on facebook.

    hewella1 at gmail dot com

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  41. love the amber etched goblets. They would be perfect for my white and natural table scape. They would add just the right color to match my natural woven chargers I use with layered white plates. I would pick them!!!!!

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  42. I love the etched amber goblets! They would be perfect for my white and natural tablescape. The color would add just the right touch and match my woven chargers. I would pick these beautiful goblets

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  43. I would love to buy the immortality mask

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  44. I would definitely use it towards a hand bag. I have three of them in my wish list now. I have those amber glasses to and they are so pretty!
    lisacannonblog@gmail.com

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  45. I have been following your blog for a long time

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  46. I love this item--http://www.novica.com/itemdetail/index.cfm?pid=120208

    Thanks for the chance to win!
    wildorchid985 at gmail dot com

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  47. I like you on FB -- Wild Orchid
    wildorchid985 at gmail dot com

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  48. I follow you publicly on GFC! -- Wild Orchid
    wildorchid985 at gmail dot com

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  49. gfc debijackson
    mrsrodjac at hotmail dot com

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  50. radiant natural fiber basket mrsrodjac at hotmail dot com

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  51. fblike english transferware as rod jackson
    mrsrodjac at hotmail dot com

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  52. I would pick this bag http://www.novica.com/itemdetail/index.cfm?pid=166480

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  53. I subscribe to your blog via email

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  54. Follow on facebook
    Dawn stokes keenan banks

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