A twice-weekly sharing of eco-shwag.
Today’s giveaway’s a $75 gift certificate to Novica — which the winner can use as she or he chooses!
Novica, which works with National Geographic to connect shoppers in the U.S. with the work of talented artisans around the world, has a huge selection of fair trade corporate gifts and green gifts environmentalists love. I recently got some fair trade jewelry and stationery from Novica I’m very happy with –
Comment — and mention one item you plan to get it you win the gift certificate – by Sunday to get into the drawing, which’ll happen Monday (more info on freebies here). US addresses only.
awww! no Canadian addresses either?
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Comment by Helene — July 22, 2009 @ 9:03 am
No — sorry.
Comment by Siel — July 22, 2009 @ 9:05 am
omg i hope i win!
Comment by Thor Khov — July 22, 2009 @ 9:25 am
Hmm, I think I will get a jewelry box for my wife, or possibly a wrap for my sister. :-)
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Comment by Danny Bradfield — July 22, 2009 @ 9:46 am
I just discovered Novica recently and love it. I saw an amazing leather hobo bag that would be perfect!
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Comment by Elena — July 22, 2009 @ 9:50 am
I’m going to get the ‘Silver Plume’ bracelet – it’s beautiful!
Comment by Stephanie Rupertus — July 22, 2009 @ 9:51 am
The greeting cards are beautiful – I’m really liking these: http://www.novica.com/itemdetail/index.cfm?pid=158025
For birthdays and holidays, I am a fan of giving a nice card and a non-material gift (cooking dinner, an outing of some sort) and these cards really make a statement.
Comment by Barbara — July 22, 2009 @ 9:53 am
Hi Siel! Would love to get a set of those hand-blown wine glasses from Mexico, seeing as I currently only have 4 definitely-not-as-gorgeous-or-eco-friendly wine glasses to my name.
Comment by Katrina — July 22, 2009 @ 9:56 am
Awesome, Siel. I’d pick the Gold vermeil and turquoise choker, ‘Blue Vortex.” It’s made by Bhavesh from Jaipur, India. What a great idea. I love how you can actually learn about where the goods are coming from and how you are truly getting a glimpse of each artists’ story. Thanks for bringing this to my attention. Quite cool.
Comment by Kira — July 22, 2009 @ 10:10 am
I love the mini chess board “Mind game” by Khyali Ram: http://www.novica.com/itemdetail/index.cfm?pid=119797
And I’m in desperate need of some serving plates/trays and these are perfect!
Colbalt Heart by the Castillo family:http://www.novica.com/itemdetail/index.cfm?pid=160901
Green Garden by Tat Yan Soo: http://www.novica.com/itemdetail/index.cfm?pid=74358
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Comment by Helen — July 22, 2009 @ 10:37 am
Ok, I just saw that they had a section for “animal home decor.” Don’t ask me to choose yet!!!
Comment by Haley — July 22, 2009 @ 11:35 am
Hooray for Wednesday freebies! I’d get the beautiful beaded quartz necklace in green.
http://www.novica.com/itemdetail/index.cfm?pid=161001
Comment by Rosemary — July 22, 2009 @ 11:42 am
Thanks for the introduction to such a fabulous site! I signed up for their newsletter, became a friend of theirs on Facebook and follow them on Twitter. I would appreciate being entered in your fun giveaway prize drawing. A great place to help people and find unique handmade gifts.
Many thanks, Cindi
Comment by Cindi — July 22, 2009 @ 12:26 pm
Terrific site… I already plan on getting some earring ;)
Comment by carlysha — July 22, 2009 @ 4:48 pm
Siel, What a kind and generous present to give away. I’m not a big shopper or spender..always looking at my footprint, my consumption levels..and never, ever have liked malls. But it was fun to discover the NOVICA site and explore the possibilities. I always wanted a beautiful shawl and I saw one here. I remember seeing Kimberly Brooks (IthinkIhateplastic.com) wearing one a few months back and it was so flattering. It would be a nice Glamour makeover piece and even more fun it’s eco-friendly, and listed as sustainable & natural. Pretty please with Stonyfield Farms whip cream (some day product) on top ..PICK ME!!!!
Comment by karen solomon — July 23, 2009 @ 6:34 am
NOVICA’s site is pretty cool. I plan on using the gift certificate towards the purchase of a Djembe drum. I was in Leimert Park last weekend and they were playing them in the drumming circle they have there. Sooo cool! =)
Comment by Risa — July 23, 2009 @ 8:16 am
I will probably get some dishes, or jewelery, or… who knows, so much to choose from.
Comment by Jennifer Flood — July 23, 2009 @ 9:10 am
This is a terrific offering for your readers. Thank you for offering this to us, the products are so creative, unique, and varied! I love wood carvings, so one item I would love is a singing frog, a wood carving made by a woman from Bali.
Comment by Gill — July 23, 2009 @ 12:15 pm
Ohh, too hard to choose! Perhaps I would get a beaded handbag, since I really don’t have any kind of out-on-the town purses. Or maybe I would surprise my husband with a gong for his Buddhist shrine or a drum! Or buy a gift for my mum!
Comment by Katie K. — July 23, 2009 @ 5:57 pm
I like the Floral Night Cotton Handbag.
Comment by Asianmommy — July 23, 2009 @ 8:00 pm
What a wonderful site! So many lovely things. These earrings caught my eye.
http://jewelry.novica.com/earrings/modern-and-abstract/wood/makassar-ebony-drop-earrings-rhombus-links/139317/
Comment by Stephanie — July 23, 2009 @ 9:48 pm
They have such a huge handbag section I couldn’t go through them all but I like the Cotton batik shoulder bag in ‘Spring Fantasy’.
Comment by Becky — July 24, 2009 @ 6:35 am
count me in!
Comment by Jordan — July 25, 2009 @ 6:40 pm
Please enter me into the drawing! :)
Comment by Armin — July 25, 2009 @ 10:23 pm
i love some of their sustainable clothing, like the Smart Chic blouse or the “Nature’s Symphony” dress. Please count me in!
Comment by Sarah — July 26, 2009 @ 7:03 am
Elena is the lucky winner!
Comment by Siel — August 4, 2009 @ 6:31 pm