I’m so excited to show you my new bracelet and tell you about today’s giveaway. Have you heard of NOVICA?
NOVICA is one of the leading fair trade artisan websites. They work with National Geographic to give artisans around the world a place to express their artistic talents and provide access to the world market.
They carry thousands of items – tableware, décor, fashion, jewelry and more. I was thrilled to be offered the chance to review a product and offer a giveaway.
I spent quite a bit of time on the NOVICA site because I couldn’t decide what to get. I finally settled on this beautiful bracelet from Thailand that I’m modeling above.
Now, I have to say, it took a few weeks for my bracelet to arrive. But that’s because NOVICA works directly with artists, stressing their stories as much as the art. Goods are shipped direct from the country of origin – cutting out the middle-man – and arriving with an exotic postmark and handwritten postcard
When my bracelet arrived from Thailand it was nestled in this beautiful box.
A little booklet tells the story of the artist and the product. The jewelry box is made out of mulberry bark. It’s handmade and uses a sustainable practice. Yay for being green!
I was surprised [and thrilled} that the bracelet is actually one long strand so I can also wear it as a necklace.
I love my bracelet. It’s absolutely stunning and I’m now a big fan of the NOVICA site and their products.
So here’s the best part. NOVICA is offering a $50 gift certificate to a homework reader. You can get a beautiful bracelet like the one I got or choose from any of their thousands of items. Here are a few words from NOVICA:
We want to give artists and artisans around the world a global platform to express their true artistic talents and to spur their creativity. And, we want to provide you with access to unique, hard-to-find items at great values that only the Internet infrastructure can allow.
In the spirit of the Internet, let us bring you together.
NOVICA. The World is Your Market.
And here are a few links to help you start choosing what you would like.
short dresses | batik tops | Silver Pendant Bracelets | Peruvian chrysocolla jewelry | pearl drop earrings
Thanks for visiting.
Carolyn
Thank you for sharing this site! I now know what birthday presents to ask for.....
ReplyDeleteLovely site...thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThe bracelet is amazing!
ReplyDeleteThere are so many things to chose from but I think I would have to go with a bracelet. In fact I see the ability to get a good deal of Christmas shopping done!
ReplyDeleteThank you for hosting this giveaway!!
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Megan
junglejane(at)gmail(dot)com
Hi! Thank you for this opportunity.. so, I love all items, really!
ReplyDeleteI'm crazy for Pearl and garnet strand necklace, 'Romantic Thai'
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samantha.tedesco@gmail.com
I browsed lots but am a terrible choice maker! Anything frmm the handbags to the wrap bracelets were getting my attention :) Gorgeous stuff!!
ReplyDeletei would pick one of the silver amethyst earrings sets
ReplyDeletevelvetelvis46@yahoo.com
Okay... this took me really a while! There are so many beautiful and stunning items at novica! I have found several options what I would love to have ^^
ReplyDeleteFor one I really like the Silk batik shawls and my favorite is: 'Fabulous Garden'
But also their cushion covers, so bright and colourful! 'Hibiscus Haven' or 'Floral Celebration' or 'Choral'....
...or rather some ceramic plates made by Duangkamol...
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I love the Opal dangle earrings, 'Leaves at Dawn'.
ReplyDeletelyndadawinda1074 at yahoo dot com
Everything looks gorgeous and wonderfully exotic.
ReplyDeleteBelow are my choices. Thank you for the introduction to the Novica site!
Sterling silver pendant necklace, 'Wonder'
Highball glasses, 'Emerald Green' (set of 6)
Onyx flower pendant, 'Frangipani Secrets'
I would get the Gold plated band ring, 'Elephant Pride'! Such nice products, it was hard to choose.
ReplyDeleteSeriously - How can I ever decide. I really like the "Cinnamon Clover" beaded wrap bracelet.
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely things, it would be hard to decide, but I like the "Fresh Burgundy" top.
ReplyDeleteI'd choose the Citrine stretch bracelet, 'Sunlight'; its absolutely stunning!
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I would love to have the Martini glasses, 'Ruby Red' (set of 6)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the wonderful giveaway :)
Renee
fattybumpkins at yahoo dot com
What a beautiful find - in the bracelet and the website. I've been running around it trying to decide on what I like best and it's impossible! I think I've decided on the "Hummingbirds" wool rug - it's amazing!
ReplyDeleteThat is so gorgeous and what a great company!
ReplyDeleteThanks for introducing me to this site! So many wonderful things! I think I would choose the ceramic oil bottles "Frangipani".
ReplyDeleteBrittany English
bdani06 at msn dot com
So many beautiful things that is very difficult to choose one. I forced myself to choose some jewelery and from that a pearl necklace, but I think I may stll change my mind.
ReplyDeleteAwesome g-way! I like the Florid Brass Centerpiece! xoxo
ReplyDeletei would love to choose a bracelet for my daughter, who loves jewelry,especially unique pieces lkie these.
ReplyDeleteI would put it towards buying an area rug, probably 'Gold Diamond Sky'
ReplyDeleteBlown glass pitcher, 'Confetti'
ReplyDeletei like Blown glass wine glasses, 'Lime Globe' (set of 4)
ReplyDeleteWow - thanks for the tip, I had no idea about Novica and it really is pretty amazing. The jewelry is all fantastic, but actually I think I'd get the Majestic Lion Steel mask for a friend of mine - Christmas is coming up after all :D And it really is quite lovely (http://www.novica.com/itemdetail/index.cfm?pid=180936)
ReplyDeleteI love the wood vases
ReplyDeleteLove the Wristband bracelet, 'Forest Heart'. Beautiful pieces!
ReplyDeleteI like the Silk batik scarf, 'Love Awakens'
ReplyDeletePenny Saving Pamela
The Scarlett Thai shoulder bag is very sweet!
ReplyDeleteI like the star shine handbag
ReplyDeleteI might choose the necklace you have posted, or one of their celtic earrings.
ReplyDeleteCotton batik robe is my fave :)
ReplyDeleteProbably these earrings: http://jewelry.novica.com/earrings/dangle/gold-accent/gold-plated-flower-earrings-golden-lotus/195037/ they are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI like the Rayon batik sarong, 'Aqua Afternoon'
ReplyDeleteThe Cobalt Classic Drinking Glasses.
ReplyDeleteI really like the Diamond accent amethyst solitaire ring, 'Lilac Sparkle'
ReplyDeleteI like Garnet Floral Ring 'Perfect Petals' .
ReplyDeletemelodyj(at)gmail(dot)com
I love the Peruvian embroidered belts- I can't pick just one favorite!
ReplyDeleteI would get the Cotton top, 'Sea Breeze'. I am sure it would be SO comfortable here in the very hot and humid state of Texas!
ReplyDeleteI would get one of their kimono robes!
ReplyDeletejessicarwarfield at gmail dot com
They have so many beautiful items. I got some beautiful pieces from them.
ReplyDeleteI like the bracelets!
ReplyDeletelove the radiant natural fiber basket
ReplyDeletedebbie jackson,
djackson1958 at hotmail dot com
What a beautiful site. It took me awhile to decide. So many to choose from but I really liked the Chalcedony cuff bracelet, 'Arabesque'. I am found of blue and that has a wonderful blue stone.
ReplyDeleteCotton shoulder bag, 'Journey of Black'
ReplyDeleteSo many pretty things, but I love that bracelet you just reviewed:)
ReplyDeleteI might get the Lapis lazuli wrap bracelet, 'Butterfly Bloom'
ReplyDeleteI like the celadon ceramics. Grouped together they would make a beautiful statement collection.
ReplyDeleteI really like this: http://www.novica.com/itemdetail/index.cfm?pid=171974
ReplyDeleteGreat stuff. The cotton shoulder bag is awesome. kandye dot morgan at yahoo dot com
ReplyDeleteI would like the Jasper beaded bracelet, 'Dazzling Green Red Harmony'.
ReplyDeleterebecca.nvcl (at) gmail.com
I would choose http://www.novica.com/itemdetail/index.cfm?pid=79466&re=producta These vases are gorgeous!!
ReplyDeletekelynnma(at)gmail.com
Pearl and garnet strand necklace
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