Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Mama Palooza- Novica Review and Giveaway

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Congratulations! Winner  #68 Mary Alice

From their website:
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.
At the deepest essence of our philosophy, we want to create a bridge between you and the many talented artisans across the globe.
We want you to know about who you're buying from. We want you to feel that attachment to the product and to the hands that created it.
In the spirit of the Internet, let us bring you together.
NOVICA. The World is Your Market.

Novica offers some wonderful selections from artists in different regions of the world.  You can find a large variety of  handmade jewelry. From beautiful turquoise necklaces created in Mexico to amber studded earrings artfully made in India. They have some really gorgeous pieces that would make great Mother's Day gifts.  They also have some beautiful home decor. Things like photo frames, vases, and other unique gifts and collectible pieces to fit any one's style or personality.  

Since Novica allowed me the opportunity to review one of their products I decided to do a search for elephants on their site. My mother collects elephants and I was hoping to find her something that she would love. Guess what I did! After looking through all the creations I found this Ceramic Teapot, Elephant Green Tea.
With all the elephant figurines and trinkets my mom has I knew this one would be a unique piece to her collection. This lovely piece of art was handcrafted by artist Putu Oka Mahendra in Bali. It is dishwasher safe, microwave safe and lead and toxin free, but I really think my mom is just going to display it somewhere for all to see.

I was very impressed at how quickly I received this item from Novica, it was packaged with great care. When I received my package it was dented ( most likely done while in the shipping process ) and I feared the worse. I was pleasantly surprised to find my tea pot was completely protected and safe. I also received an artisan story card with a beautiful picture of Bali on it and thoughtfully signed.

All in all I think Novica is a great place to purchase something different. If you are interested in getting something for mom but still not sure what check out the suggestions for Gifts for Mom at Novica.



 

Novica is generously offering one Girly Girl reader a $50 gift code.
To Enter: Please visit Novica and tell me something you would purchase. You can also get extra entries for following GGG through GFC, Subscribing via email, liking us on Facebook and following via Twitter.
In addition if you leave a comment via our contact form or email telling me what it means to be a mom to you or something special about your mother you can gain an extra entry into any of the giveaways you enter during Mama Palooza. Just be sure and leave a comment on the giveaway saying you left a comment. I will be posting these comments throughout our Mother's Day event.

This giveaway will end on April 20, 2011. I will choose the winner using Random.org. Please leave a valid email address if it is not visible in your profile. US entries only.

***Monica***

The featured product{s} in this post were provided to me free of charge by the manufacturer or pr company representing the company. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and not influenced in any way by anyone.

89 comments:

  1. really liked the dotted blue glass pitcher with drinking glasses! steph at steffiessweetsinsations@gmail.com

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  2. i subscribe to your blog, steph at steffiessweetsinsations@gmail.com

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  3. i like u on facebook, stephanie rowe miller, steph at steffiessweetsinsations@gmail.com

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  4. I like the Garnet necklace, 'Sacred Red Lotus'

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  5. I follow on gfc.

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  6. I'd like the Wood throne, 'African Sun.'
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  7. GFC follower.
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  8. I "like" you on Facebook (Jane Eileen).
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  9. i would get some of their serving dishes

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  10. email sub djackson1958 at hotmail dot com

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  11. Id love the mystical pedal amythyst necklace.

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  12. I love, love the rugs they have!!
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  13. Follow on GFC! Mark and Cristy
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  14. Like you on FB:)
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  15. Follow you on Twitter! markcristy3378
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  16. Left a comment about being a mom:)
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  17. i would put the money toward a pashmina shawl....

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  18. i also subscribe to your emails..

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  19. i'd like the white bubble beauty ring
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  20. I love the Garnet flower earrings, 'Scarlet Sunflower'
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  22. I like you on FB- Michelle Frame
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  24. I love these Monkey Bookends so much!

    http://www.novica.com/itemdetail/index.cfm?pid=80270

    These I would buy in a second,

    Thanks for the entries.

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  26. Like GGG on Facebook
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  27. Follow GGG on Twitter
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  28. I follow you on GFC as Lucky Brown
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  29. I told you about my Mom on your contact form

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  30. I love the Forest Maze cotton tote!
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  31. I'm a gfc friend
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  32. I'm an email subscriber
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  33. I follow you on twitter as mbm218
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  34. I love their Chrysocolla solitaire rings 'Ocean Depths' (set of 3)
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  37. I like you on Facebook
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  38. I would purchase the Copper Bells chedeb5353@hotmail.com

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  45. I would purchase A Mother's Love statue.

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  46. I follow via GFC.

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  47. I subscribe to emails.

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  48. I like GGG on Facebook.

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  50. I love it all! What a great website! I would probably get the Chocolate Horizon jewelry set! Thanks for the cool giveaway!
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  51. I follow you on Twitter
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  52. I follow via GFC
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  53. I subscribe via email
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  54. I love the friendship tea set.

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  58. Following thru FB.

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  59. Following thru GFC as meemoe.

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  61. I would buy the silver filigree Butterfly Shadow earrings.

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  62. I like these:
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  63. follow on GFC

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  64. I'd love to get the Beaded wristband bracelets, 'Bold Brown Fortunes'.
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  65. I'm an e-mail subscriber.
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  66. I submitted a comment about my mother on your form.
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  67. I love the Pearl flower ring, 'Nest of Lilies'

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  68. follow on google, Jennifer
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  70. like you on Fb Jennifer Bee
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  72. I might get a pair of these earrings:

    http://www.novica.com/itemdetail/index.cfm?pid=94561

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  73. i would get the divided (3part) microwave dish

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  74. email sub djackon1958 at hotmail dot com

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  75. I would get their amethyst lotus flower pendant. So pretty.

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  76. love the 100% alpaca wool scarf, 'Winter Forest'

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