Anyone want $50 to spend at Novica??

ByKristen
477 Comments

This giveaway is now closed. Congrats to Kate T., the winner of the Novica gift card!

You know you do. 😉

gift box from Novica.

Novica is a National Geographic company that partners with artisans around the world, selling their wares to you and me at a fair price.

Novica offers these artists an audience far larger than they'd be able to reach on their own, and this helps make it possible for the artists to use their crafts to support their families.

I love Novica's mission, so when they emailed to see if I wanted to do another giveaway, I said yes right away. Judging from the response the last two times we had a Novica giveaway, I know you guys feel just as enthusiastic about Novica's mission and products as I do.

I like to support Novica because they serve artists, but I also like that the items you buy from Novica aren't cheaply made and commercially produced. You'll pay more than you would at a discount store, but the things you buy are unique and high quality, and they'll likely last longer.

(there's that whole, "Could this be an heirloom?" question coming into play!)

I ordered silver earrings and a sterling silver bracelet from Novica last year, and I wear those ALL the time. I love their simple, classic beauty.

(ooh, I see that they still have the Helix earrings. I highly recommend them!)

Anyway, this time I decided to buy an anklet. The only one I own is a plain cheapie from Claire's, and when I saw this pearl and peridot anklet from India, I knew I'd found what I wanted.

A beaded anklet.

It's made of sterling silver, pearls, and peridots, and it puts my old anklet to shame.

I had Lisey model this for me so I could take pictures, and I think she kind of wants one now. 😉

A person wearing an anklet.

And I understand because I'm pretty darn excited about my new anklet.

A black and white photo of a beaded anklet.

Of course, Novica doesn't just sell anklets...you can also buy earrings, bracelets (check out these beautiful silver floral bracelets), and necklaces.

They have things for men too, like silver cufflinks from Indonesia, and men's clothing from Peru.

But the jewelry they sell is really my first love.

If you need to replace a piece of jewelry or buy a piece for someone else, do make Novica your first stop. The jewelry you can buy there is so much nicer than the cheapie $5 stuff, and I think you will derive a lot more enjoyment out of a higher-quality piece.

Plus, you'll be supporting a small business and helping someone in a far away country provide for themselves and their families.

I'm pleased to say that Novica has given me a $50 gift certificate to share with one of you. Yay!

If you'd like to win, just leave a comment telling me what you'd like to buy at Novica.

(click right here to browse everything Novica has to offer).

-This is an electronic gift certificate, so you can enter no matter where in the world you live!

-I'll randomly choose a winner on Monday, June 18th, at 9:00 pm EST.

-The winner will need to email me back within 24 hours, or I'll select a new winner.

-One entry per person, please.

disclosure: Novica sent me a $50 gift certificate, but I was not otherwise compensated for this post. All opinions are my own, and I adore Novica's mission without being told to. I think you should love it too! 😉

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477 Comments

  1. We've just moved to a bigger house and I find that my families seems to be gathering around my table more and more and I'm always running out of glasses. I think I would consider those pretty tortoise shell drinking glasses (for my adult guests, of course, and give the kids my old plastic ones.)

  3. I love the Jade Princess Silk Scarf! I am trying to simplify my wardrobe (I end up wearing the same things most of the time anyway and it's usually black) and want to add color via scarves or bags. They have beautiful scarves.

  5. I would love to get some new earrings for myself. I am a mom to 3 boys and they have been hard on my jewelry.

  7. I wear the same pair of earrings every single day. I would really enjoy a new pair and what better place to get them from. Beautiful and unique items. I saw lots of other things I like and will keep them in mind for future purchases and gifts. Good luck to me:)!

  8. I would love to get that ankle bracelet for my neice's birthday. I can't believe she is going to be 13.

  9. My mom's birthday is coming up in July and I think she'd love the helix earrings that you have!

  13. I would love to buy this beautiful flower necklace. I have no jewelry...and with six kids, I always ending up needing to buy something for them!! It would be nice to have a necklace!!

  17. I love Novica! I have my eye some beautiful Peruvian wall art and a pair of really cool teak and rattan candle holders!!! Thanks for the opportunity to enter this contest!

  20. I can't look yet - everything at Novica is too tempting! Orders I've made in the past have been great - I love using it for gifts but have yet to get anything for myself. 🙂

  21. I would love to have the Amethyst anklet "Festive" for two reasons. First my adopted daughter is from India and I am partial to things made in India :).
    Secondly it is purple and that is her favorite color, so we could share and take turns wearing it !

  23. I fell in love with the Peridot Strand necklace 'Spring'. I love their jewelry.

  24. I think I would buy the "Wild Roses" filigree earrings for my daughter. They are beautiful!

  25. I am thinking earrings and if I win which pair would be a very hard decision! Love them all!

  27. I would LOVE that anklet! For my wedding all my girls and myself wore foot jewlery just like that. I do not want to wear my special wedding jewlery every day but I sure would wear that anklet!

  28. So much to choose from! I like the Graceful Buds sterling dangle earrings, and many others.

  29. It would be a hard choice - but there is a beautiful Labradorite necklace called "Subtle" that is just beautiful and would go with most of what I usually wear, that I love.

  32. I would buy a hammock to put on my porch. I really enjoy being outside but I don't spend much time on the porch. Hopefully this will get me outside more!

  33. I browsed and fell in love with atleast 6 pairs of earrings. Thanks for letting us know about Novica.

  47. My daughter"s 25th birthday is June 21st, so I would order the Sterling silver dangle earrings, 'Empathy' as she likes pearl and silver jewelry. btw.. I don't feel old enough to have a 25 year old daughter. 🙂

  48. I just got my ears re-pierced, so I would definitely get some dangling earrings. And maybe cuff links for my new fiancee.

  49. My fav would have to be the Marcasite and garnet pendant necklace, 'Little Owl' - so cute!

  51. Would love to support this company. My jewelry selection is fairly limited so would love to jazz it up a bit with one of these pieces! Thanks for the opportunity!

  53. Actually I would probably give the gift certificate to my daughter who turns 30 next month! She loves beautiful, unique jewelry and Novica has sooo many wonderful choices.

  54. I'd probably get either a necklace or earrings. Or maybe, because their prices are so good - both!

  55. Wow what a huge (gorgeous) selection! I had trouble deciding, but I love the pearl dangle earrings, "destiny."

  58. I'd love to buy myself a necklace! I need a new everyday necklace, and they have lots of nice ones to choose from 🙂

  59. Ooh, that anklet is gorgeous! I would probably buy some jewelry, or maybe some tableware...

  63. wow, so many great things to look through - i love the fair rose scarf! thanks for the giveaway!

  66. I think we would go for a game. We are big boardgamers in our house, and something handmade and unique would be an awesome addition to our travel game selection.

  67. Thank you for a chance on this lovely giveaway! I would probably get the sterling silver angel wings necklace.

  68. I purchased some Christmas ornaments from Novica as gifts (from your recommendation) and they are absolutely gorgeous and quality products. Thanks for leading me to this store!

  72. Hard to choose a favorite, but I think I would buy the Paradise Bloom silver earrings.

  74. I absolutely LOVE this website!! I desperately am in need of some "different" everyday jewelry, and I truly respect the heart of this movement. I would love to win!

  76. I have a tote bag fetish, and would LOVE the Apple Blossom Alpaca shoulder bag (and $50 is just enough to get it!).

  82. Although the jewelry is fabulous, I would buy a beautiful wall tapestry......I really like "Summer Holiday" by Meena.

  84. Ooh, I would love to get some earrings for myself! I got my sister earrings for her birthday a couple months ago from Novica, and they were beautiful! Although that anklet you posted looks mighty tempting!

  87. I would also pick a new ankle bracelet. The one that I usually wear is a Claire's cheapie, and is starting to look old. I love the one you picked!

  90. I'd love a pendant necklace like the Java Rose one on their website. Sooo many choices!! I'd love to win:)

  91. I would get the Men's sterling silver spinner band ring, 'Lanna Hero'
    by Wadarat Supasirisuk
    (Thailand) for my 13 year old son as a purity ring. 🙂

  93. I love Novica...so many beautiful products. The item at the top of my wish list is the elephant Family pendant. It reminds me of my daughters and I, linked together through love and friendship.

  94. There is a jade green silk batik scarf that looks just beautiful, and light enough to wear in the summer.

  95. I like the drop earrings, since I have a torn earlobe and they look better
    than something with a stud that droops.

  98. It's a beautiful website! Would enjoy having the Rose quartz stretch bracelet, 'Dawn Cloud'.

  99. How do you decide? I'd like the summer pitcher or a nice pair of earrings. Thanks for the offer!

  100. Oh, the Venus earrings are lovely and there are several cool cocktail rings I was musing over. Beautiful things.

  101. I wasn't familiar with the company--wow on the earrings-definitely what I'd be interested in. A note on their site offers $7 for new customers so any non-winners of your gift certificate can still get a discount. 🙂 Thanks.

  102. I would love the leather and cultured pearl wrap bracelet! Thanks for offering this give-a-way...I hope I win!

  103. I really want those helix earrings! I saw a pair nearly identical to them at a discount store but I wouldn't buy them because although they were cheap I knew they wouldn't last and it would be money wasted.

  104. I love the Sterling silver pendant necklace, 'Angel Wings'. Thanks for the chance to win!!

  107. I would have a hard time deciding, but some jewelry for my two grown daughters would be nice.

  110. well i would like to buy everything lol, but I would probably start with an ankle bracelet too. I have my favorite bracelet and necklace that I wear everyday, but I have not sported an anklet in a long time as I have not replaced the last one that broke : ( So that seems like a perfect place to start!

    Thanks for the info and opportunity!

  112. I love the blown glass from Mexico, so the "Cobalt Spiral" glassware would be my choice!

  114. I'd either get some earrings or a bracelet for my friend's birthday. Hmmmm....now which ones? Thank you!

  116. It's a toss up between the pearl button earrings and one of their lovely handbags. Thanks for including Canadians in this one!

  118. I would love an anklet, its hard to find them in bigger lengths, but they are so feminine!

  119. Whenever you write about Novica I am always reminded how much I admire the helix earrings. If I won I would finally buy a pair. Thanks for having this giveaway!

  120. Novica always has such beautiful things. I really like the blue topaz pendant necklace!

  122. I think I would get a ring to act as a stand-in for my wedding band which doesn't fit at the moment 🙂 I like the "Verdant Sparkle" ring and the simpler "Star Shine" ring.

  123. My best friend just moved away to pursue a master's degree in Biomedical Ethics. I would love to be able to get her the amethyst drop earrings, "Imagine" as a sort of going away gift. She has a ring that I'm sure would match perfectly.

  124. I would love to get the Midnight Sea bracelet for me & the Midnight Kisses earrings would look lovely on my daughter!

  125. So many beautiful things makes it very hard to choose...don't have plain hoop earrings though, so I would probably pick that...thanks for great giveaway!

  126. Last year after seeing Novica because of your post, I bought two scarves as gifts - now wouldn't it be nice to have one for myself! I can attest that the scarfy-shawl things are oh so beautiful in person!

  128. I'm a jewelry girl myself so that would be it for me. I also love the idea of helping in some small way.

  129. I would like to purchase some nice silver drop earrings for myself and my daughter.

  130. Oh wow. There are so many beautiful things on that site that it is very difficult to choose. I really did like the "Mystic Daisy" earrings, the "Blossoming" earrings, and, of course, a whole bunch of the clothes from India. What an awesome prize! Thank you for doing this. 🙂

  133. There are so many great things to choose from! I have my eye on a cuff bracelet, but I'm not sure I could decide which one.

  134. I would get the highball glasses in pure cobalt. All there stuff is really nice. And what a good purpose they serve.

  136. Earrings. Definitely earrings. I will have a hard time choosing, but I really love all the dangling gem stone earrings. I may get two or three pairs in different colors so I have nice earrings to go with a few outfits. 🙂

  137. Oh gosh! Where would you start, it's all so neat. I guess on a hammock or something for the garden.

  139. I misplaced one of my pearl stud earrings, which I wore almost everyday. I'd love to replace the pair with the "Perfection" pearl moon stud earrings...or any of several sets of earrings or bracelets I saw on the Novica site!

  140. I'm somewhat obsessed with East Indian tapestries, so I would definitely put the $50 towards the purchase of one of those. Which we are already saving for, anyway!! 🙂

  141. I've actually been looking for a cute anklet and I really like yours! So I would shop for that...at least! 😉

    Thanks for the give-away!
    Jen

  143. Yay, a contest I can enter here in Canada! I'd probably get my daughter the hummingbird earrings at we just moved to Nova Scotia and have hummingbirds visiting all the time (we can watch them up close from our gazebo - they're so interesting...).

  146. Oh my goodness, I love, Love, LOVE the glassware that they have. It would be so perfect for our impromptu grilling sessions with friends!

  148. I would love the Magic Forest tote bag! Thanks for the giveaway chance.

  149. I love that anklet! But I also like a lot of their handbags.
    Thanks for the give-away! )

  150. I am so glad you introduced me to Novica. What a great place to shop. I would love to purchase the leather wrap bracelet "lucky leaf" for myself.

  155. I am loving the silk batik scarves from Bali and Java. Perhaps "Jakarta Lady" or "Ginger Jasmine". Beautiful!

  157. I am in need of a silver pendant necklace. Novia has a great selection of these necklace.

  158. Recently celebrated my 90th birthday! This is a fantastic site and think I'll spend some of my birthday money on some lovely jewelry. Love the silver braclets.

  160. I have been wanting a cocktail ring, and some of these are beautiful! I'd like to buy one of those!

  161. Let's see, I could see a small indian area rug or maybe a wood chess set. 🙂

  162. What a coincidence. I was just poking around their website this morning (before reading your post) and fell in love with a beautiful black and white knitted poncho. And some silver earrings. And some fingerless mitts. And...

  163. I'd buy the ceramic Majolica rooster-shaped creamer and sugar bowl. I love chickens and roosters and they would be fun to use.

  166. Wow, I could just browse their site all day long.
    I think I'd want to buy either a silk batik scarf or maybe some flower earrings.
    Or one of about 40 other things that I saw that I liked. 😉

  173. Our oldest daughter is named Ellie, short for Eleanor. We've collected elephants for her all of her life. I would LOVE to add the Ceramic teapot, 'Elephant Cream Tea' to her collection. Thanks for turning me onto this cool site. I love giving one of a kind gifts and this place is FULL of them!

  175. I'd love to get a silver bracelet from them. I was just thinking the other day that I don't have a silver bracelet, and would quite like one. 🙂

  179. Wow! What a wonderful company. They offer so many lovely items that it would be hard to choose. I don't wear much jewelry, but I loved many of the home decor items, especially the cotton letter holders - beautiful and functional with enough pockets to hold the school work of all three of my daughters. Thanks for the opportunity!

  180. I love this company and have bought from them before. I like have the silver dangle earrings with the nightingale.

  183. So tough to choose! I have a huge earring collection but have recently been trying to consolidate them down to the well-made ones and get rid of the cheapos. I think I would choose a pair of everyday-type earrings 🙂 Thanks for sharing about this great company!

  188. I love the Chain stitched Kashmiri rug, 'Balloon Bouquet'. Its so sweet and colorful! It would brighten any room!

  189. Definitely some new earrings. Maybe the silver snow drop ones, or the gold and amethyst drop ones. hmmmm... hard choice

  190. I would love to have either the amethyst pendant necklace or the cotton wraparound skirt.

  191. I would buy a pair of sterling silver earrings for my mom for her birthday--she loved the sterling silver Novica earrings I bought her for Christmas!

  192. It would have to be jewellery! If a pendant the blue topaz 'Star of Truth'. If earrings: so many to choose from, the 'Perfection' Pearl Button earrings are lovely, as are the 'Rainbow Teardrops' Moonstone dangle earrings. The topaz floral earrings 'Bali Belle' are also very pretty...

  193. Hi Kristen - I've been following your blog for a while now but never commented. I'll just take this moment to say I love your blog and it's really inspiring. Thanks so much!

    As for the item I'd buy with the giftcard- I'm looking at this purse. http://handbags.novica.com/under-$50/cotton-hobo-handbag-green-valleys/192284/

    I got a great deal on my current purse at Marshalls - only 20 bucks for a nice sturdy bag that looked great too. The only problem with it is that it's just a little bit too small. My cell phone, of all things, is the thing that doesn't fit. have wanted another one, but I didn't want to waste money on a new bag so soon (it's only been a few months since I got the current one). So I look for a new bag when I'm out but I haven't gotten one yet because I want it to be perfect so I don't waste my money again.

    This beautiful bag is a couple inches bigger than my current purse and is just my style. It looks roomy and comfortable. I love it. I know I wouldn't have to replace it again for a while - until it wore out!

    Thanks for reading! *crosses fingers*

  195. Hmm.. It would be really tough to choose between the pretty earrings or the heart pendant necklaces. I'd probably go with the necklace because my kids are still young enough that earrings are hazardous! 😀

  196. I would use the gift certificate towards rosewood cufflinks for my husband for our 5th anniversary (wood!).

  198. My second child is due to arrive in the next two weeks. I would buy a bracelet with a pearl to represent his June birth. It would be something I would cherish forever.

  199. Oh, I'm drooling over their home decor section. I just love having interesting pieces on the wall - so many great options!

  200. I'd love the Pearl and rose quartz cluster earrings, 'Strawberry Fantasy' or the Sterling silver dangle earrings, 'Winter Leaves'.

  201. I'd love one of their silver bracelets, like the 'Zig Zag' bracelet. Sooo beautiful!

  204. i'd love some new sterling silver earrings. it's been many years since i splurged on a new pair.
    karen

  205. I would buy something for my mom for her birthday - actually, that's a good idea even without the gift certificate. =)

  206. I lOVE the maskes they have but they are a little expensive. I would probably get a bracelet.

  207. I love Mexican glasses and would get a set of the 6 traditional glasses plus the matching pitcher. Love them! They'd look great on our deck table this summer. 🙂

  208. Something beautiful for my daughter!! Probably save for a Christmas gift. This year will be pretty tight, as we are striving to be debt-free.

  209. I'd like one of everything!

    Seriously, though, I'd probably be boring and go with some plain button earrings. I somehow don't have any "everyday" earrings.

    I will definitely keep Novica in mind for future gift giving. Thanks for the rec!

  210. I totally can't decide which of the blue topaz dangly earrings...haven't bought myself new jewelery since becoming a mom and I would love to be able to! Please pick me! 😀 I would be thrilled beyond words!

  211. I would love a new anklet as well. The one I have is a sterling silver overlaid and the finish is coming off 🙁 I love plain ole silver so I would say mystic origins or shy flowers would be my choice. Thanks for the chance to win!

  212. I can't decide between a scarf or a necklace! There are so many beautiful choices!

  215. That would be so tough to decide, I have to agree with you that their jewelry is lovely. I would probably get a necklace though, since that is the most common type of jewlery that I wear.

  216. I have several Novica elephant items, and would be happy to add to my collection. I do like some of the jewelry you've chosen too 🙂

  217. The dragonfly hoop earrings... That's what I'd like! It's funny, but i bought two pairs of hand made eaarings today!

  218. I really like the small opal earrings called "sweet duchess". I tend to wear a lot of blue and gray, and those would go well with a lot of my shirts. I love fair trade stores and items!

  219. I would buy either a cotton sundress or an amethyst bracelet. Thank you for having a giveaway!

  220. I would select a beautiful pair of sterling silver drop earrings to cheer up my daughter who works so hard with two jobs and a four year old son.

  222. There are several beautiful serving platters to choose from. I would love to make a choice with the gift card!

  223. I love this bag - Recycled metalized wrapper shoulder bag, 'Celebration'.

  225. What a great giveaway Kristin! Such an amazing selection. I would definitely choose the dragonfly wing drop earrings from Jantana in Thailand. I love them!

  226. I have an addiction to rings. Novica has some beautiful rings, and I've got my eye on a couple. That's definitely what I would use the gift certificate for if I'm lucky enough to win!

  228. I'd love to get some turquoise earrings! They have a lovely selection, but I think I'd go for the "waterfall earrings."

  229. What a wonderful giveaway, thank you for sharing! If I won, I'd probably pick one of the wonderful vases or centerpieces to add some fun new decor to my home.

  230. I had never heard of Novica. How exciting! I would probably buy my husband a beautiful chess set.

  231. I'm a very practical person so I would get the teak wood cutting boards and use them in the kitchen every day. Thanks for the opportunity to win.

  232. I think my mother or mother in law would love something from this company. They have many nice scarves and the mothers love them.

  233. I would replace my wedding ring (lost mine while gardening!) with one of the pretty solitaires.

  234. Pick me, pick me!! Their jewellery is gorgeous! I am not a big fan of jewellery shopping, even though I love jewellery. I have a few well loved pieces that are worn all the time. I would rather buy good quality jewellery and wear it constantly than lots of cheap stuff that I wear once or twice and it falls apart. It is getting harder to find good quality nowadays. Tell Lisey she makes a great ankle model!

  236. I love the 'Midnight Stars' earrings. I used to have a pair of Lapis lazuli earrings in college, and I miss them!

  237. So many beautiful things to choose from! I would love some of the blown glass tumblers from Mexico, or a blown glass pitcher for lemonade. Thanks!

  238. The blue topaz pendant necklace is lovely, but I'd have to check out the housewares too.

  240. I would buy one of their wrap bracelets - they look so fun and colorful (and baby proof - my daughter is at the stage where she is grabbing all my earrings and necklaces).

  244. One of my favorite items is the Glass pitcher, 'Cobalt Spirals of Thought'. I really need a new pitcher and some glasses for our summer patio parties.

  245. I'd love one of the little jewelry boxes to keep some of my special treasures in.

  246. I loved the maskes they had but they are a little expensive. I would probably get a bracelet.

  247. I love, love, love unique handcrafted jewelry and they seem to have plenty of it. I especially like the turquoise items, so probably something from one of those lines. Thanks for the opportunity to win.

  253. Novica is a fabulous website. Thanks for sharing. My birthday is coming up on July 31 and since I usually do not get any gifts, I would love to have the Amethyst pendant necklace, 'Mystical Flame' as a gift. Wish I could afford to buy it for myself in case I do not get picked to win.

    Blessings,

    Lyn

  254. I think that I would like a bracelet. Thanks for telling us about this great website and giving us the opportunity to win a chance to shop there!

  260. I Love the sterling silver anklet- mystic origins. Or some pretty earings! It's so hard to decide! Never heard of this website before. They have some really pretty things here!

  262. I really like the Blossoming Garden Saa wrapping paper! Thanks for the chance. 🙂

  263. The ankle bracelet looks beautiful, its simple yet classy, I like the flip flops too!

  265. I love the sterling silver cocktail ring called 'Woven Rapture' and if I won, would use the $50 gift certificate to purchase this 🙂

  266. Oooo, another great giveaway! If I won, I'd either splurge on a necklace although the blue swirl pitcher would be more useful...still...a girl's gotta splurge sometime!

  267. The pearl and turqoise earrings would go well with my turqoise necklace that was my Grandma's.

  268. I would definitely buy the helix earrings and I too live the anklet after seeing it on. Would love to order other things as they are unique and pretty! Also loved the bracelet you had on a previous blog post!

  269. I'm not much of a jewelry girl, but there are so many things on this site that I love, I'm sure I won't have any trouble spending the $50. Thanks1

  270. I can't decide between a skirt and a painting. I LOVE some of the skirts, but I have been looking for an impressionist painting for my living room for a while, and there are a few that would be perfect!

  271. I'd love to buy the sterling silver 'Drangonfly Wings' earrings. They're so pretty and unique!

  276. I love the dangle earrings and would def buy a pair. Choosing would be very hard, but certainly an enjoyable chore!

  277. I would love to purchase the sterling silver Temple Bells earrings .I would love hearing the bells softly ringing and I could use the earrings as a gift to myself once I meet a my goal of performing the 5 Tibetan Rites for 30 consecutive days .

  278. gosh, i'd love to buy one of their rings. or something exotic for my living room. le sigh.

  281. Well a quick glance and the sterling silver charm bracelet "singing bells" is so sweet and reminds me of my grandma! I'm sure if I looked more I could find lots of things, so I'll stop there! 🙂

  282. The helix earrings are lovely. I'd love to buy that.

    Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!

  283. I've been thinking about those helix earring since you posted about them the first time! I'd love to have a pair of my own.

  284. Novica sure offers a wide selection of items. I'd love some new dangle earrings for myself, but I think the family as a whole would enjoy the wooden dominoes.

  285. I'd get a new pair of earrings... my first "grownup" pair was given to me by my husband, and since I have two holes in each ear I need something to go with them! I found a pair of owl earrings I looove.

  287. Wow, what a selection! But what caught my eye was the Iron key holder, 'Birds on Winter Wood'. Just beautiful and would look great on my wall!

  288. Hi there! I like the earrings that you got and have contemplated getting some. I enjoy your posts. 🙂
    Lori

  291. I would love a sarong, something bright and cheerful.

    And can i say yay for having a competition that oversea people can enter. I love looking at your blog everyday

  293. I would love a new pair of earrings! If I win, I'll have to spend time scouring their website before deciding, though. Beautiful anklet!

  294. I would like to buy one of the really cool vases that they have on their website.

  295. I'd love to put the $50 towards the sterling silver dangle earrings titled 'Connections.' I am starting to piece together jewelry for my wedding, and these would go beautifully with my dress!

  296. I would LOVE to buy something from Novica! So far I found a ring I really like, but I'll need to look some more. . .

  297. I love the dewdrop earrings. I would probably wear them everyday. I will definitely shop at Novica for some pretty incredible Christmas Gifts. Thank you so much for letting us know all about this website.

  299. I would love one of the Talavera ceramic platters or bowls to display in our kitchen - so many beautiful things though it is hard to choose!

  300. Ooooooh, I would love to!
    I would spend it on jewelry, a new bracelet for me, or earrings for my mom, or one of those beautiful pashmina's for my grandmother, or maybe a ring for my sister, or something for my dad......... It's hard to choose!

  301. I would put the gift certificate towards the embroidered wool shawl called "summer in Kashmir". I have a fancy dress event to attend this summer and this shawl would be perfect!

    Thank you Kristin for offering us this great give-away!

  302. I am in need of a good quality anklet as well. I love the rose quartz and peridot (my birthstone) one.

  305. I want dangling earrings...my kids are old enough now that I can wear them again without risking them getting tugged on.

  306. I'd love the Wool shawl, 'Red Wine Forest'. I'd love to win this! Thanks for the chance!

  307. I would probably put the $ toward a men's bracelet for my Father's birthday this year.

  308. Kristen, your giveaways are always unique and this is the first time I am joining one..
    I like the handbag titled Cotton Shoulder Bag 'Kutch Reflections'...
    Thanks,
    Anusha

  311. I would buy the anklet. I have made some of my own, but theirs puts mine to shame. It is simple, yet beautiful.

  315. It would depend what day I spent the giftcard because I like so many things. They have great housewares and jewlery and paintings. I can't decide today 🙂

  317. I like the idea of an anklet and I love the Mystic and Palace Charms. Many great choices though, thanks for the chance to win!

  319. My daughter and son-in-law just bought a house and I'd love to get them a Welcome sign for it. The squirrel one is rather cute!

  320. I have been on the hunt for a glass pitcher, and Novica seems to have a few that catch my eye! I think I know what I want for Christmas! 🙂

  326. I like the Mango wood vases "Volcanoes". There are so many nice things to choose from though.

  327. All my silver looking earrings are tarnished, so I'd love some higher quality ones!

  328. I believe some new earings would be lovely. However, there are lots of things that would make great gifts!

  329. Oh I love Novica! The crucifixes are beautiful, and I would love the mahogany one for my home!

  330. I love the blown glass juice glasses! Of course, the jewelry is very tempting, too!

  335. What a great giveaway! I'd love to participate! There are so many great things it is hard to choose one. But I really like the jewelry I saw on there. Thanks!

  336. I would like to buy a special piece of jewelry for my daughter's "golden" birthday - she turns 7 on 7/7!

  342. I would like to get my daughter a piece of jewelry. She just finished 8th grade and I would love to give her something special this year.

  350. I'd love to get a bracelet, 'Ocean Empress' or 'Dawn Cloud' or 'Summer Field' or 'Sunny Muse' or .... I don't know how I would choose--the jewelry is so beautiful. Plus there are scarves, and bags. Makes me feel like a kid in a candy store. :)))

  351. I like the Bamboo and leather bracelet, 'Tanned Amazon' by Juh Vieira and Fernando Magriffi (Brazil) & the od and jade stretch bracelet, 'Maya Transformation' by Adriana Gongora (Central America) on sale > $17.96

    Thank you!

  352. Wow! I like Novica! I think I'd probably buy earrings....but the choices are quite endless!

  353. So many beautiful things! I like many of the earrings or, maybe, the Verdant Sparkle ring. Thanks so much!

  355. The items at Novica are beautiful! I have 3 that I will put on my wish list for someday: 'Fire Dancer' Garnet anklet, 'Lilac Butterfly' Amethyst ring and 'Circle of Light' Amethyst ring. Truly, I love the cause and if I had unlimited funds, I could shop there often. 🙂

  357. I've never commented on any of the blogs I've just started to frequent, but the beautiful items from Novica, and my love of National Geographic, has convinced me to post my favorite item - the amethyst flower ring 'fragrant frangipani' is my winner so far!

  360. I would love the ring called "Blue Moon". It's a lovely turquoise solitaire in a simple silver setting - mm-hmm!

  361. It's too difficult to choose - there are so many wonderful things!! It would have to be either a necklace/earrings for me or some unusual dinnerware for the home.

  362. I think I'd buy my daughter something to celebrate the first day of Kindergarten in the fall!

  364. I'd love to get my wife some new earrings for her upcoming birthday... I can see about a dozen pair she'd absolutely adore just by briefly browsing!

  368. My 6 year old was just asking me about going to pick out some "special" jewelry (something not of the plastic dress up variety...) Her birthday is coming up...

  370. I really like the Cloud Hoop earrings and would be perfect for my mom's upcoming birthday!

  371. I am in need of some new jewelry. I don't know what I would buy there are so many beautiful items!

  372. I can always use an excuse to buy some classically simple but beautiful jewelry.

  373. oh how i would love a new pair of gold earrings...most of my jewelry is silver and i'm just rediscovering my love of simple gold accents. most of my gold jewelry is very inexpensive though, and i think i'd like to add an heirloom piece. :o)

  374. I think I would buy my husband some cuff links. In fact, even if I don't win, I may do that anyway! 🙂

  375. Well, I like a lot of the jewelery as well. It might be hard to narrow it down. I would like to get an ankle bracelet or some earring for my sister.

  376. not completely sure since there are so many amazing things--but i really love the leather and cultured pearl wrap bracelet. so pretty!

  378. I would definitely pick up one or two rings. They look perfect for my medieval group.

  379. I would love to get one of the paper mache jewelry boxes. They are so simple and lovely.

  380. Thanks for the giveaway! I'd likely buy one of the beautiful handmade games, since our family is a big board-gaming family, and their sets are gorgeous.

    Thanks again!

  381. I'm diggin' your anklet! I was just looking at the anklets online and thought it might be fun to have one! I don't think I've ever worn an anklet before!

  382. I would like an anklet - necklaces seem to not jive well with small children but an anklet would be nice! P.S. I LOVE your blog. I check it every day because I love to see your outlook and your ideas. I really like that you also link up other sites too. I checked out your friend Elizabeth's site and hers is great too! Thanks for sharing all the inspiration to live more cheerfully on less 🙂

  383. I love Novica's mission too, so it's extra awesome that their stuff is so beautiful!

  388. My daughter turns sweet 16 next month. Bet I could find a zillion things she would love. The cat and horse category are her face. Wall hangings and sculptures are adorable. Being a budding artist herself, she appreciates quality and supports local artists whole heartedly.

  390. Their jewelry is beautiful! I love the style and the bracelet 'Mae Ping Garland' from Thailand. It is gorgeous! I would love to have something like that in my collection.

  391. I would put the certificate toward a print or piece of artwork from Mexico. My husband is Mexican, and we unfortunately don't get to visit as much as we would like, with the cost of airfare. Our daughter actually has yet to meet her grandparents (hopefully next year!). But I still like to have a taste of Mexico in our household as much as possible, so the kids have an appreciation for ALL of their family, not just the ones they get to see here in the States.

  392. Ah! Love love love...its hard to decide, but I do absolutely love the purse I bought a few months back. It's absolutely perfect! I love earrings too, but I would probably buy some gifts. Christmas is coming soon!

  393. oooh I love that anklet!!! I am a virgo and peridot is my birthstone.. hint hint! 🙂

  395. I would probably use it toward something decorative for our house. I love the Green Sunflower Fan mirror!

  397. Love the ankle bracelet like you have shown plus several others on their website. We are all here on this earth to help each other and what more of a special gift for family and friends (and yourself) to buy from somewhere that gives back. Thanks for your inspiring blog

  398. I dont own very much jewelry & I would LOVE a new pair of earrings, or an anklet that I could wear to church! Would also be a nice, late gift for my 13 yr anniversary! 🙂

  400. Thank you for this opportunity to win this $50. certificate! What an excellent thing to promote!

  403. Earrings are my weakness - I really like the Rose quartz Romance and amethyst/pearl Jungle Orchid dangle earrings!

  404. The jewlery is buitifull. I want the anklet for a friend and the golden grapes e/r's Can't wait to have time to look at the other pages. Trying to stay on task one hour on the computer and then finish the kitchen. All of cubards are cleaned out and I now have lots of empty spaces. Yea

  405. I love the 'Sublime' Garnet dangle earrings and will be putting them on my wish list if I don't win this! 🙂

  406. I would definitely go for a handbag. Can't decide which one though. There are some beautiful bags and purses.

  408. I want to buy something for my-new-mom-self because I feel like a slob lately!

  410. I would get the Citrine solitaire ring, 'Sunny Muse' for my daughter for her first piece of birthstone jewelry. She loves her "bling"...heehee

  415. I'd go for the sterling silver dangle "lotus leaf" earrings. I've come to prefer light-weight jewelry recently, and the filigree earrings look so airy!

  416. I think the selection of peridot solitaire rings are very beautiful and would love the opportunity to have one. Thanks for the reminder about novica, I book marked it ages ago and haven't revisited.

  417. I love shops like NOVICA that make me feel better about spending my money and supporting a good cause! Check out: TheHungerSite.com's shop, too!!

    I would have a hard time deciding what to spend the $50 on! I love the Sterling Silver "Floral Bud" earrings for myself. But I think I'd pick up a nice birdhouse for my mother (looks like they don't currently have any in stock though) or a hammock for my father. I'm a graduate student living very meagerly, so I didn't have enough money to purchase Mother's day or Father's day gifts. I'd try to make up for that if I won!!

    Thanks, Frugal Girl, for an awesome giveaway!

  422. I love the turning leaves earrings on page 9. I really got sucked into browsing. Great stuff!

  423. I would choose the "My Heart in Your Hands" Claddagh style ring as a gift for my daughter.

    Thanks for the opportunity to win 🙂

  427. I love the Mohena wood and leather jewelry boxes, especially the larger multi-tiered ones, although the smaller box is quite lovely also!

  431. I would get the Jacks and Stars earrings! They are so unique I love them!

  432. oh man! They have so many wonderful things! I would probably end up buying some paper journals! I looove to write!

  436. As beautiful as all the jewelry truly is, I love the Thai cotton pants...

  437. I'd buy me some new earrings if I won. Aymara sunset are really unique and beautiful.

  441. I would most likely get a new ring. I love the sterling silver flower ring "Petite Blossom". So pretty!

  447. How could I not have known about this website?! Everything is gorgeous. I don't know that I'd ever be able to choose just one item, but I'm pretty sure I'd need to order the amethyst lotus pendant necklace...and the owl pendant...and some earrings...oh, this is not going to be good...

  448. I'd get myself and my husband some simple rings to replace our wedding bands. 11 years, 4 kids for me and some weight changes for him have made our original bands the wrong sizes. Plus we like the idea of changing up our wedding bands once in awhile just for fun!

  449. Went to the website and saw so many pretty and unique things. I would splurge and buy some jewelry. I even put some items in a wish list so I could tell my hubby what I would like for Christmas or my birthday which is also in December. I could put $5.00 in my at home layaway envelope and purchase a set of earrings. Good Luck to all.

  450. i would buy my husbands cousin some earrings. she is a giver and i would love to show how much we appreciate her by giving her some new ones! she also works as a cancer dr for the pediatrics department at mayo so she could allways use a "pick-me =up"

  452. I think I might go and buy those earrings just like yours. My daughter is graduating from high school and going to college in August :..( so I might get her a little something too. Thanks for doing this for us.

  455. Kristen, I have NEVER won anything in my life, and just knowing that I have a chance (however slight) to win $50.00 to spend at Novica makes me very happy. I hope it isn't too late to be entered into this awesome give-a-way. I don't mean to be a copycat, but I'd love to have that beautiful anklet. Not only is peridot my favorite gemstone, but it's my favorite color to wear. I'm wishing on my lucky stars and keeping all my fingers and toes crossed that I will break my losing streak, and win something divine! Thanks for offering such a great opportunity....Blessings to you and those you love...Jan

  458. Kristen, I have NEVER won anything in my life, and just knowing that I I have a chance (however slight) to spend at Novica makes me very happy. I hope I'm not too late to be entered into this awesome give-a-way. I don't mean to be a copycat, but I would love to have the beautiful anklet like you have. Not only is peridot my favorite gemstone, but it's also my favorite color to wear. I'm wishing on my lucky stars and crossing my fingers and toes in hopes that I will break my losing streak, and win something wonderful from Novica. Thanks for offering such a wonderful give-a-way. Blessings to you and those you love...Jan

  462. I would buy some of the fabulous jewelry. I rarely buy any, but when it goes to support causes like they do I am much more inclined to do so!

  463. What a fabulous website! Thank you for sharing. I would love the Leisure cotton skirt, it looks so comfy and perfect for summer. I love your blog! xoxo

  465. I would love new earrings but with a grabby baby that might not be the best choice. 🙂 There are several beautiful rings I noticed.

  467. I would love to get the earrings for my daughter, she just turned 12 and would love to have a grown up pair of earring for her 🙂

  468. I would buy some beautiful earrings for my mother, or the 'Lucky Gecko' for my friend who just bought her first place - the gecko is sort of a theme/totum animal for her!!

    Good luck to all who have entered!!!

  470. I love all the sterling silver earrings, especially the helix ones. This site is amazing!

  472. I would love to have a beautiful piece of jewelry. I loved the earrings you chose before and your ankle bracelet is cool!!

  473. I'm thinking I would have to go with a piece of jewelry for my 14-year-old. Thanks for the opportunity.

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