And the winner is ...

Thank you to everyone who left a comment and went over to visit the UNICEF Market by Novica.

 

Enjoy your weekend!

Giveaway Day!

Wheeew! I know, it's been a while since I've checked in - but there are all sorts of things happening around this neck of the woods that have just kept me from finding time to sit down and share anything worthwhile.

Until, today! In fact, today - I have something REALLY worthwhile. I've blogged about Novica before, and have offered giveaways with them before, and you always really love it. So, when they asked if I'd be willing to do another giveaway, I jumped at the opportunity.

Novica has partnered with UNICEF to create the new UNICEF Market. Most of the products on the site are the Novica products that you've come to know and love, but when ordering through this new website, you directly and positively impact the lives of children through UNICEF's global programs.

As you may or may not know, Novica is all about creating an online global marketplace of real artists, creating a viable, sustainable, and healthy business for individuals living in areas where opening up a store on the corner isn't as easy as it is here. Now, when you order these beautiful, handmade goods, not only will you help Novica artists, you'll be helping children around the world!

http://market.unicefusa.org

I did a little peeking through the website myself in preparation for this post. Wondering if I could limit myself to just a few things I'd love to have if I were to be the lucky winner of a $50 STORE CREDIT to UNICEF Market by Novica. Yep, that's right! $50 bucks!

http://www.market.unicefusa.org/itemdetail/?pid=U10041

 

How cute is this for summer entertaining? Made in Mexico, these glass water tumblers and pitcher would be a great addition to any current dinnerware set for summer entertaining! What a great little set for margaritas! (I'm just saying!)

 

The website is great for sorting through your different needs when shopping. I love browsing around the Home Décor category, you never come up short! And you can shop by artist, price, or type of home décor you're looking for, like vases, for instance.

 

 



http://www.market.unicefusa.org/itemdetail/?pid=U25333

 

I must be in a blue sort of mood, because I love this collection of three bud vases made in Thailand. Maybe because I feel like they'd pepper well into my growing collection of blue and white porcelain, maybe just because I like blue, or perhaps because they're just so darn cute!

 

One of the things that I also love about the site is that there's SO MUCH STUFF to choose from. Home Décor is obviously something I am interested in, but they also have clothing, jewelry, and even greeting cards! 

http://www.market.unicefusa.org/itemdetail/?pid=U23635

 

It's always nice to have a set of fantastic cards that are blank on the inside! When you need to write a thank you note, a get well card, remind someone to have a nice day, even for birthdays and anniversaries - you can never go wrong with a blank card and your most honest and sincere, kind words. These cards (a set of 12) of ancient door ways are so inexpensive, and so beautiful - you might be able to just sign the inside and call it a day! And, if you're looking for an inexpensive option for creative art, you could frame the doorway cards! Photos were taken from doors in Kasbah, Morocco; Paris, France; Jaisalmer, India; and Mombasa, Kenya.

 

So, what do you have to do? Well, you need to head over to the UNICEF Market and take a stroll through the store. Come back here and leave your name and what you'd be buying with your $50 store credit (just because I'm nosy!) and I'll draw a name by Random Number Generator on Friday, April 24th!

 

The winner will have until June to use the store credit! Good luck!

Novica Giveaway

Well, it is the season of giving so why not follow one giveaway with another. This time from National Geographic partner, Novica.com. 

Novica has a unique and worthwhile mission with their online store - to provide artisans across the world with an opportunity to share their craft, and typically hand-made products - while they provide their families an opportunity to live better, happier, healthier lives. Novica.com gives these artists a free platform to sell their wares globally, how worthwhile. 

Novica artisans make everything from jewelry, to home decor, to paintings, but everything is beautifully unique. This week, Novica.com is giving one lucky Color Outside the Lines reader with a $40 gift certificate code to use on their site for anything! Anything at all! 

Perhaps you're interested in accessories for the home: 

You could get both of these boxes, perfect for a coffee table or foyer table, each just $19.99. Painted by artist Mishri Lal, these boxes are just two from many beautiful pieces Mishri sells through Novica.com. 

Or you could grab these little frog candle holders, how cute are they? And only $29.99 for the pair! Made from Bronze, the artist, Sukaenah, was encouraged by her brother-in-law to start working with bronze, and she has created some gorgeous pieces for sale with Novica.com. 

Perhaps clothes are your thing? 

So cute! $28.99, made in Thailand by Jariya Kakaew, I love the asymmetry of this! What lovely lady wouldn't look good in this? Pair with some black linen pants and jade green jewels and you're styling like Miss Mary McDonald! 

Or maybe you're just trying to round out your gift giving list this year for that special person on your list that has everything! Well, look no further than the 30,000 gifts on Novica.com ... I'm sure there's something for any entertainer on your list: 

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any cook: 

here

any gamer: 

here 

any musician:  

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or the budding journalist: 

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And no matter what you choose, whether for you or a loved one, it'll come beautifully gift wrapped, only the way that Novica can. You know, that WOW sorta gift wrap - beautifully done with applied handmade elements, carefully crafted ribbons, and beautiful brass plates!  

So, how do you win? Well go to Novica.com and look around a bit. Come back here and tell me what you'd buy with your $40 gift code and that's it! I'll pick a winner on Friday! 

GOOD LUCK! 

LOVE ... Novica

I love giving unique Christmas gifts to friends and family, and if you do too - look no further than Novica. I've gotten several things from them, and love them! They've made excellent gifts, too! Whether you're looking for accessories for the home, or great wool scarves (always a hit in our house) give them a look before you go anywhere else. I think you'll be glad you did!