Therefore, when I am introduced to a website that connects me with thousands of master artists from around the world and gives me the ability to select from more than 30,000 handmade works of art to incorporate them into my own life or give as a unique gift?
Well, then it's no wonder that browsing everything from the home decor to the handmade jewelry at NOVICA manages to keep me engrossed and enthralled for hours at a time.
One of the leading fair trade artisan websites, NOVICA.com works with National Geographic to give talented artisans around the world a place to express their artistic talents and provide access to the world market.
By offering thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry, clothing, unique gifts, and home decor, you'll not only find items that are each stunning in their own way, but you'll be helping others by making your purchase.
NOVICA has already succeeded in helping change the lives of tens of thousands of people in developing nations, a number that I find both inspiring and extremely impressive. So while you may just think that the handbags or sculptures are lovely, NOVICA has provided a way for the artisans who created them to earn personal recognition and receive real-world prices for their work.
Now that just makes all of their great pieces even a little more beautiful, doesn't it?
However, when it comes to complaints about NOVICA.com, it is often a positive (their huge selection of amazing products) that turns into a negative (it can take what feels like days of looking and narrowing and returning to various pages over and over again) when shopping there. How do I find just the right gift without spending ages and ages doing it?
Having listened to their customers, NOVICA has now solved that problem with the launch of their new Gift Finder!
With so many easy ways to narrow your search — gifts for her, him, by price, eco-friendly, for the animal lover, etc — NOVICA's Gift Finder has made it quick and easy to find an item that will work for the specific personality of your recipient.
I love the Gifts by Personality option, as right away I could think of certain people on my shopping list that would fall into the Trend Setter, Wine Lover and Executive categories. At the same time, the Eco-Friendly Gifts list is great for my environmentalist friends, and I appreciate that the Top Gifts category can even be broken down into their region of origin so if you know someone with a tie to Thailand, Brazil or more, you can pick out something from that area.
All in all, no matter what your budget or what type of present you are looking for, using the Gift Finder on NOVICA is the perfect way to find something that is distinct as well as good-looking.
When it comes to shopping for a unique gift that is unusual, real-world as well as beautiful to behold, NOVICA has a huge selection that is sure to provide plenty of options. But, of course, the fact that by shopping there you can help make a difference in improving lives and preserving traditional crafts worldwide just means that you (or your recipient) can be even a little more satisfied with your purchase.
Right now, NOVICA is making it possible to win a $500 gift card to their site so that you can bring home all of your own favorites. Running from now until December 12, 2012, simply create a collection (i.e. list) in your NOVICA gallery named 'my list for Santa' and you could be the lucky winner who ends up being able to purchase many of those great treasures!
Head over to the NOVICA Facebook page for the full details on this contest and then start making your collection today!
Plus, thanks to the generosity of NOVICA, one person will be able to browse all of the handcrafted works of art to choose their favorite or pick up a wonderful gift, because...
One lucky person will win a $40 gift certificate* to NOVICA!
*Gift certificate is in the form of an online gift code and will be valid until 1/31/13.
Enter using the Giveaway Tools form below — simply enter your name and email address and click on each entry that you would like to complete. Follow the directions for each individual method, entering in the necessary information when asked. If you have any questions or problems, feel free to let me know.
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...A big thank you to NOVICA for providing a gift certificate for me as well as for one lucky giveaway winner. The opinions shared are my own and honest and if you really need to see more, click here to see how I roll.
184 comments:
I like the Pearl flower earrings, 'Pink Frangipani' among many of the items they carry.
Soapstone jewelry box, 'White Jasmine'
Onyx Statuette Midnight Owl.
Thanks
I like the Sterling Silver Flower Earrings "Denpasar Mystique
I love the Talavera ceramic appetizer platter, 'Guanajuato Flora'
bethelderton59 at gmail dot com
I would gladly receive these for Christmas; Gold plated drusy agate dangle earrings, 'Dark Mystery'
jbmthill
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Beth H
Wood wall panel, 'Golden Blessings'
I like their 'Sacred Lilac Lotus' necklace.
cobalt spiral wine glasses and pitcher
msboatgal at aol.com
the decoupage adornment of the virgin of guatalupe would be my choice. kaperez1978@yahoo.com
This necklace is one of many I like - http://www.novica.com/itemdetail/index.cfm?pid=184576.
Masks are neat
i like the Wood maze game, 'Labyrinth'
radiant natural fiber basket debbie jackson
djackson1958 at hotmail dot com
The Marble jewelry box, 'Indian Morning Glory' is beautiful!
jek9880 at gmail dot com
I like the wood bangle bracelets.
I like the jewelry especially. Lapis lazuli cluster earrings, 'Afternoon Blue'
Visited the site and like Wood ornaments, 'Orange Snowman' (set of 4)
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I like the eternity of love wood sculpture.
I like the Blue topaz pendant necklace, 'Azure Teardrop'.
Amethyst stretch bracelet, 'Lilac Muse'
Amethyst long beaded necklace, 'Lovely Lilacs'. Cheryl Abdelnour cjabdelnour@hotmail.com
I love the Ceramic decanter, 'Blue Lotus'!
I like the Amethyst flower earrings, 'Purple Blossom'
Cotton hobo bag, 'Chiang Mai Puzzle'
I can't decide on what piece of jewelry that I would like !!
My favorite item is the Wood bangle bracelet, 'Mumbai Mosaic'. -Judith R.
I like the Wood bangle bracelet, 'Mumbai Mosaic'
I like Pyrite sphere, 'Reflections'
I would REALLY like to own their 100% Alpaca Cardigan, "Andean Rose". It is absolutely beautiful. I read that Alpaca gives you the warmth of wool with NO itch!! I want this!
I like the parachute hammock!
like Men's sterling silver and leather bracelet, 'Cobra'
I like the cotton blend tote.
I really like the Wrought iron candleholder, 'Indian Sparrow'
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The Cultured pearl and blue topaz floral necklace, 'Frangipani Trio' is very pretty.
I will buy Marble jewelry box, 'Indian Morning Glory'
I like the Leather wallet, 'Fuchsia Fireworks'. Thanks for the chance to win!
mrsmchappell at gmail dot com
I love the "Waiting Here" painting at http://unique-gifts.novica.com/paintings/animal-lover/waiting-here/177203/
I like the Mahogany and glass candleholder, 'Crystal Staircase'
rounder9834 @yahoo.com
I like the Blue Trinity Ring.
I like the Wood sculpture, 'Bonds of the Heart'!
Thanks,
selinda_mccumbers at yahoo.com
I love the "Amethyst flower necklace" 'Sacred Lilac Lotus' How pretty!
I like the Alpaca blend hoodie sweater, 'Winter Beauty'
traymona[at]aol.com
i like the amethyst flower earrings
velvetelvis46@yahoo.com
i like http://unique-gifts.novica.com/jewelry/rings/jade-heart-ring-love-immemorial/195061/
I want to give to my girlfriend :)
I love the Men's sterling silver signet ring, 'Ancient Fortress'
Thank you for hosting this giveaway
Louis
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I like the Jade obelisk, 'Prosperity' (large).
I like the vintage rose jewelry box.
sara m.
I like this :
Marcasite and garnet pendant necklace, 'Little Owl'
I love the Alpaca blend hoodie sweater, 'Winter Beauty'
I love the wooden sculpture "Everlasting Kiss"!
Thanks!
h4schaffer at gmail dot com
I really love the alpaca shawl "heavens gift". I can just imagine how soft it is!!
I like the soapstone jewelry box 'white roses' from India.
Ishpingo Eye of Horus wooden statue.
I like the Soapstone sculptures - 'Elephant Duet'
meikleblog at gmail dot com
gods blessings panel
jessicawedwards@gmail.com
I like the Garnet dangle earrings, 'Love Song'
I love the Wood lazy chair, 'Elephant Acrobatics'......gorgeous!!!
Fiesta in Ica alpaca sweatwer
I like the "Men's alpaca blend cardigan, 'Classic in Grey'."
coreybrennan26@hotmail.com
I love the snow queen pearl dangle earrings.
elysesw@aolcom
I like the Jasper beaded bracelet, 'Urban Colors'.
I like the Sterling silver dangle earrings, 'Butterfly Dance'.
I love the Marble and onyx Chinese checkers, 'Colorful Contrast'. I played this game all the time with my grandmother. I'd like to teach my kiddos.
Leslie Galloway (LesGalloway //at// hotmail //dot// com) www.facebook.com/GallowayLeslie
I love the wooden nativity set!
I love this jewelry. It's gorgeous!
http://unique-gifts.novica.com/womens/hostess-gifts/aluminum-serving-tray-christmas-dream/36172/
Love the Rustic Guard Dog.
I like the Silk batik shawl, 'Jakarta Lady'.
I like the Gemstone pyramid, 'Natural Energy'.
Teakwood cutting board, 'Chef's Delight'
I really like the Celadon ceramic statuettes, 'Happy Blue Elephants' (Pair)
Wool shawl, 'Pink Paisley Sweetheart'
I like Pyrite sphere Reflections. Thanks so much for the fantastic giveaway and happy holidays!
Reneewalters3@yahoo.com
I like the Men's leather wristband bracelet, 'Stand Together in Tan', for my hubby.
I'd go with Wood sculpture, 'Cat in Meditation'
I love the chess board with the soapstone pieces.
marble jewlery box
I like Aluminum serving tray, 'Christmas Dream'
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Love the Reminisce cedar jewelry box.
I like the Ceramic ornaments, 'Blue Owls'
I really like the Soapstone candleholders, 'Fig Leaf' (pair).
i like the pair of lucky cats
The Wood ornaments, 'Unicorns' look very nice!
abrennan09@hotmail.com
Men's gold accent band ring, 'Structures' - for my husband.
I like the Leather backpack, 'Weathered in Honey Brown' - - Paul T/Pauline T aka Paul Tran..... emscout9 at Hotmail dot com
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http://unique-gifts.novica.com/housewarming-gifts/soapstone-candleholders-light-of-hope-set-of-4/203266/
Cultured pearl dangle earrings, 'Precious Purity'
I love, love, love the Cultured pearl and garnet waterfall necklace, 'Dancing Queen'
Oh, I love so many of these beautiful items...the cultured pearl dangle earrings, the silk batik shawl, the cultured pearl cocktail ring "Faithful" and on and on!
I love the gemstone trees!
opal wrap ring
Cultured pearl chandelier earrings, 'Trinity in Black'
Sterling silver link bracelet, 'Taxco Melody' is my favorite.
My favorite is the Sterling silver cuff bracelet, 'Lanna Legend'.
Thanks for the giveaway!
I love the cotton tote, 'Maya Jade'
Love the 100% alpaca fingerless mittens, 'Jade Mountain'
I like the Wood bangle bracelets, 'Sky over Sikkim' (set of 3).
leather bag - world traveler.
Jade heart ring, 'Love Immemorial'!
I love the Serpentine long eco-necklace, 'Story of Hope'.
jtmagmom73(at)gmail(dot)com
I love the Cotton scarf, 'Orchid Fiesta'!
Love the Jade heart ring, 'Love Immemorial'
lyndadawinda1074 at yahoo dot com
Agate cuff bracelet, 'Thai Supreme'
The brown glass with silver turtles. I collect turtles.
i like the Pearl and quartz cluster earrings, 'Icicles'
addictedtorodeo at gmail dot com
I really like the Sterling silver dangle earrings, 'Butterfly Dance'
cc_girly(at)yahoo(dot)com
I want the Ceramic Mayan Calander (Corey Olomon)
Cobalt swirl drink glasses
I like the Teakwood spatula set, 'Eco Versatile' (set of 4)
Steel statuette, 'Alliance'
lotus ring!
Cotton hammock swing, 'Copacabana'.
Leather messenger bag, 'Arequipa Traveler'
I love the Blue Lotus decanter!
I like the mekong sun earrings.
kafam95 at aim dot com
Honestly. I LOVE Novica. In fact, there are currently over 500 (!) items on my Novica Wish List!
But I did use their convenient Gift Finder to look for something wonderful and new under $50 - and aside from growing my already bloated Wish List - I found this :
http://unique-gifts.novica.com/$25-to-$50/iron-wall-adornment-placid-reflections-of-the-sun-medium/72174/
which I would love to hang on our sunporch wall!
Jesselyn A/Jesstinger
jessterlyn(at)aol(dot)com
Brown leather and pearl heart bracelet, 'Love's Universe'
The Leather messenger bag, 'Arequipa Traveler'is wonderful.
Wood wall panel, 'Golden Blessings'
I like the Teakwood Cutting Board 'Volcano'
I like the Men's gold accent band ring 'Structures'
I love the Pearl flower ring, 'Nest of Lilies'
morganowl28 at gmail dot com
I'd love a strand of pearls.
Cultured pearl chandelier earrings, 'Trinity in Black'
The confetti tumblers would be great.
ericacarnes(at)gmail(dot)com
My favorite is the Sterling silver cocktail ring, 'Arabesque Curl'
I think this jade ring is beautiful: http://unique-gifts.novica.com/$25-to-$50/jade-heart-ring-love-immemorial/195061/
Onyx Statuette Midnight Owl
Brittney House BBrittBrat1398@yahoo.com
Gold plated drusy agate stacking rings, 'Samba Dazzle' (set of 3)
I love their Quartz dangle earrings, Royal Elegance dwelchert@yahoo.com
I love the Dragon cocktail ring
I like the Leather messenger bag, Arequipa Traveler
My fave is the Jade heart ring, 'Love Immemorial'
Love their Hammock, 'Blue Caribbean' (double)
ardy22 at earthlink dot net
I like the alpaca sweaters
I like the dog and cat ornaments from the site.
Amethyst flower earrings, 'Purple Blossom'
Merry Christmas.
Thanks for the contest.
slehan at juno dot com
i love the Shoulder bag, 'Gujrati Mandalas'
Love the Gold vermeil filigree dangle earrings, 'Our Two Hearts'
I love the Teakwood cutting board, 'Volcano'
The Wood ornaments, 'Unicorns' look very nice!
I love the Ceramic teapot, 'Buddha and the Turquoise Elephant'
I like the Sodalite beaded necklace, 'Titicaca Mermaid'
I like the Soapstone candleholders, 'Light of Hope' (set of 4)
magic5905 at embarqmail dot com
I like the wooden boxes
the Kpanlogo drum, 'Spider Web Beat' would look great in my living room
My favorite item is the Cotton and alpaca sweater, 'Sunny Warmth'.
I absolutely LOVE the Peony Romance Beaded Bracelet <3
Men's ring called Structures is one that I love.
Wood Sculpture Toward the Sky Brown Yoga Cat
Wood statuette, 'Heart Bond' is my favorite.
I like the Cotton hammock, 'Classic White' (double).
alittlepieceofheaven777(at)yahoo(dot)com
i like the green wilderness sild scarf
lmurley2000@yahoo.com
I like this ring: Citrine and garnet cocktail ring, 'Splendid Colors'
I like the painting: 'Mexican Sunflower I'
i like the Shoulder bag, 'Gujrati Mandalas
Batik scarf, 'Purple Polka Retro'. Thanks for the giveaway.
I love the Silver cuff bracelet, 'Munay' and so many other things this site is great THANKS!!!!!
I like the Blue topaz cocktail ring, 'Java Skies'.
I like, Cotton shawl, 'Crimson Fish'
fotw_1999 at yahoo dot com
Glass pitcher, 'Cobalt Charm'
i love the Wood bangle bracelet, 'Sunset Splendor'
by Vipin
susansmoaks at gmail dot com
tony l smoaks on rafflecopter
Mohena wood and leather jewelry box, 'Inca Domain'
s2s2 at comcast dot net
I like the Ceramic figurine, 'Jade Owl'.
choateorama(at)gmail(dot)com
My favorite item there are the Dried calabash dangle earrings, 'Tropical Fun'
My favorite item is the 'Sacred Lilac Lotus'Amethyst flower necklace.
I love the Pearl flower ring, 'Love Moon'
I really like the Blown wine glasses, 'Crimson Serpentines'.
Love the Ceramic figurine, 'Jade Owl'
love this olive branch ring!
http://unique-gifts.novica.com/womens/$25-to-$50/sterling-silver-wrap-ring-olive-branch/172183/
I like the sunrise goblet glasses.
kelleyc76(at)live(dot)com
I would like to have the Cotton shoulder bag, 'Turquoise Afternoon'
Mohena wood and leather folding table, 'Andean Birds'
I like the Leather accent jute tote bag, 'Coffee Connoisseur'
iloveher6923 at yahoo dot com
The Glass box, 'Magic Treasure Chest' is beautiful. tylerpants(at)gmail.com
I'd get the red sunflower fan mirror.
julie hawkins
honeypie411 at yahoo dot com
I like the aluminum tray!
Thanks for the giveaway...we like the Wood chess set, 'Flowery Turtle'.
senorpiero [at] yahoo [dot] com
The Pearl flower ring, 'Love Moon' by Buana (Bali and Java) is my favorite. garrettsambo@aol.com
I like the plated quartz drop earrings, 'Ascended Master'. vidomich(at)yahoo(dot)com
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