If you’ve ever been to my house, or roomed with me (or know me at all, really), then you know that I love necklaces. I don’t prefer one particular design over another and I love them in any color available. The only time I leave the house without wearing a necklace is if I’m going for a run or to the gym.
Some of my favorite necklaces are ones that were made in Nepal. There’s a local woman who brings handmade necklaces back to Canada, sells them, then sends the proceeds back to the women who made them. I have these necklaces that are not only beautiful, but that have helped women in need.
So, when the nice folks at NOVICA contacted me to see if I’d like an online gift card to try out their products, I didn’t hesitate to say yes. What is NOVICA, you ask? From their introductory email:
NOVICA is one of the leading fair trade artisan websites. We 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. We have thousands of top fair trade corporate gifts, accessories, jewelry and home decor items on our website.
They also gave me an easy list of their more popular sections:
Unique Gifts for Men
Chess Gifts
Gifts for the Executive
Unique Gifts
Necklaces for Her
Romantic Gifts for Her
UniqueGifts for Women
As you can see from these and their site, they sell far more than necklaces, but I have a weakness you guys. I ordered this one from Thailand.
I wore it to church yesterday and received numerous compliments on it. It’s not something I’d wear with a t-shirt and a pair of jeans, but again, if you know me, approximately half of my wardrobe consists of dresses.
The fine folks at NOVICA also wanted me to let you guys know about their new NOVICA Curation effort. It’s “a feature that lets everyone create their own curated collections of products, with the option to add mood shots from our ever growing image library – its like Pinterest… only more responsive, and all for a great cause! Check out this new feature here: http://www.novica.com/curation/. Maybe you could invite your readers to create a collection board. If they do, they will have a chance to win a trip to Machu Picchu! Find out more here: http://me.novica.com/
The curation is totally optional, but I know that sort of thing is something a lot of you like to do.
In addition to giving me an electronic gift card to spend, NOVICA has a $75 electronic gift card for me to give to one of you. Entering is simple: Go to their site and tell me what you’ll spend it on by leaving the link in the comments. Easy peasy.
The contest will close this Sunday, February 17th and is open to each and every one of you. Good luck!
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Congrats, Jen!
Comments:
I’d buy the Turquoise and amazonite pendant necklace, ‘Chiang Mai Sky’! I’m a necklace fiend too. (http://jewelry.novica.com/necklaces/pendant/turquoise-and-amazonite-pendant-necklace-chiang-mai-sky/174607)
I like this: http://outdoor-living.novica.com/iron-welcome-sign-squirrels-happy-welcome/72180
http://jewelry.novica.com/earrings/cluster/sterling-silver-cluster-earrings-silver-leaves/132807
It is impossible to choose just one thing…they are all beautiful! Winner or not, thank you so much for introducing me to this website!
My son would flip over one of these: http://musical-instruments.novica.com/string-instruments/wood-khim-dulcimer-black-and-white/59046
I like the Sky Dream Indian y-necklace. Such pretty things!!
I think I would get the Blouse, ‘Elegant Brown’
http://clothing.novica.com/womens/tops/blouse-elegant-brown/158754
thanks
flower_child_23(at)hotmail(dot)com
I love this vase:
http://vases.novica.com/modern/mango-wood-vase-black-soccer-ball/160838
family74014 at gmail dot com
Would love this ring:
http://jewelry.novica.com/favorites/cultured-pearl-and-blue-topaz-cocktail-ring-water-shrine/196637
sgudlaug on Twitter
this is so beautiful! (and i like the matching earrings!)
http://jewelry.novica.com/favorites/gold-accent-topaz-pendant-necklace-blue-bali/187754
I’d get this – http://www.novica.com/itemdetail/index.cfm?pid=191038
There are so many incredible options I’m having a difficult time deciding. I really love the ‘Ocean’ Cotton Robe, but then there’s also the Cultured pearl pendant necklace, ‘White Amazon Knot’ that’s aboslutely incredible.
Oh goodness. So beautiful.
http://clothing.novica.com/womens/robes/cotton-robe-ocean/124145
http://jewelry.novica.com/necklaces/modern/cultured-pearl-pendant-necklace-white-amazon-knot/198769
I love this!
http://jewelry.novica.com/necklaces/choker/pearl-and-lapis-lazuli-choker-ethereal/106047
I would love to get this belt-
http://www.novica.com/itemdetail/index.cfm?pid=128837
wildorchid985 @ gmail dot com
I think I would like a kimono. (http://www.novica.com/itemdetail/index.cfm?pid=176172) Because I don’t own a bathrobe and I would really like something like that. Because getting dressed is just too much work sometimes.
I’d get one of their cushions…love the floral ones (eternal spring or floral celebration)!
I would buy this! Because I love to be cozy and warm and I love love love stripes, and it would almost fit into the $75.
http://clothing.novica.com/mens/sweaters/patterned/mens-alpaca-sweater-casual-classic/181581
Thank you so much for a chance to win!
I would buy this Yantra painting
http://paintings.novica.com/abstract-paintings/green/yantra-painting-matangi/195414
rounder9834 @yahoo.com
I would love to have the Peridot Cuff Bracelet
http://jewelry.novica.com/newarrivals/peridot-cuff-bracelet-coral-treasure/204426
thank you!