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Monday, August 19, 2013

A product review and a giveaway- NOVICA!


I am happy to collaborate with NOVICA again for another product review today. You can check out my previous review here. 


NOVICA is one of the leading fair trade artisan websites, working with National Geographic to give talented artisans around the world a place to express their artistic talents and provide access to the world market. You will find thousands of top fair trade corporate gifts, accessories, jewelry, apparel and home decor items on their website.

Now, let's take a look at some of my favorite NOVICA products, shall we?

Cotton Cushion Covers, 'Madhubani Peacock' (pair)

Cotton Cushion Covers, 'Choral' (pair)

Paper Mache Jewelry Box, 'Kashmir Butterfly'

Papier Mache Box, 'Mughal Warriors'

Mirror, 'Sun Medallion'

Mohena Mirror, 'Sunbeams'


Quartz Y-Necklace, 'White Daffodils'


Marble Inlay Plate, 'Floral Waltz'


Which item is your favorite? By the way, NOVICA is featuring these products so don't forget to check them out when you get a chance!




For this review, I was given a $50 gift certificate to spend on a product of my choice. After browsing their website for a while, I decided on this item for today's review.


Pinewood box, 'Nostalgic Village'



My box came beautifully wrapped which is a great surprise to me!


The lovely doll gift topper is a great touch (I am definitely keeping it!).


A post card is included with my box as well.


Ta-dah, here is my gorgeous box!


The delightful details.


The box's interior.

I was immediately drawn to this gorgeous handcrafted box for its vibrant colors and beautiful, simple cubist style design. Painted by hand, the color combination is very charming and I like how the bright colors created a wonderful contrast against the dark wood. Made of pine wood, this box is solid and well-made. The box is also bigger than what I expected (which is a big plus!) and the lovely presentation brings a smile to my face. Needless to say, I am totally in love with my new decorative box! 

You can check out other fabulous products created by the same artist here. 

*I received this product to review for free but the views and opinions expressed are entirely my own.

If you are like me and love beautifully handcrafted items, you will love this giveaway because NOVICA is giving away a $50 gift certificate to one lucky Mix And Chic reader!
 
This giveaway is open to readers worldwide.*
 
*International winner will have to pay for taxes and duties.
 
To enter:
 
1. Be a follower of Mix And Chic via Google Friend Connect (click on the button located under 'Followers' on the right sidebar) and let me know your favorite item from NOVICA (with a link included). After you have done both, please leave a comment followed by your email so I can contact you if you win. 
 
 For example: I am now a follower of Mix And Chic via GFC and I love this item: 

(enter your email here)
 
(one basic entry)

For additional entries (an extra entry for each of the following):

2. 'Like' NOVICA on Facebook and leave a separate comment.
    
3. 'Like' Mix And Chic on Facebook and leave a separate comment. (If you are already following, please leave a separate comment to let me know as well.)

4. 'Follow' NOVICA on Twitter and leave a separate comment.

5. 'Follow' Mix And Chic on Twitter and leave a separate comment. (If you are already following, please leave a separate comment to let me know as well.)

6. 'Follow' NOVICA on Pinterest and leave a separate comment.

7. 'Follow' Mix And Chic on Pinterest and leave a separate comment. (If you are already following, please leave a separate comment to let me know as well.)

8. Mention this giveaway on your Facebook status (include a link back to this post and leave a separate comment.)

9. Tweet about this giveaway (include a link back to this post and leave a separate comment.)

You have a maximum of 9 entries.

The last day for entries is August 28, 2013. The winner will be chosen by random.org and announced on Thursday, August 29, 2013. Good luck!


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67 comments:

  1. Sean CAugust 19, 2013 at 11:02 AM

    I'm a follower of Mix And Chic via GFC and I love this item:

    http://wall-decor.novica.com/plaques/ceramic-plaque-aztec-sun-stone-in-white/96319

    Stunning!

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  2. AlinaAugust 19, 2013 at 11:04 AM

    I follow you on GFC and this item caught my eye - http://pillows-and-throws.novica.com/cushion-covers/applique-cushion-cover-teal-bouquet-pair/207873

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  3. AlinaAugust 19, 2013 at 11:06 AM

    Follow Mix and Chic on FB.

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  4. AlinaAugust 19, 2013 at 11:06 AM

    Follow Mix and Chic on pinterest.

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  5. AlinaAugust 19, 2013 at 11:07 AM

    Follow Novica on pinterest.

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  6. AlinaAugust 19, 2013 at 11:07 AM

    Follow Novica on FB.

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  7. Sean CAugust 19, 2013 at 11:11 AM

    I follow Novica on FaceBook.

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  8. Sean CAugust 19, 2013 at 11:11 AM

    I follow Novica on pinterest.

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  9. Sean CAugust 19, 2013 at 11:11 AM

    I am now a follow of Mix and Chic on FaceBook.

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  10. Sean CAugust 19, 2013 at 11:11 AM

    I follow Mix and Chic on pinterest.

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  11. Christina PerrakiAugust 19, 2013 at 12:43 PM

    Beautiful items! I 'm also having a giveaway over at my blog FauxBilicious were two followers can win 2 pieces of my jewelry. I would be very happy if you came over and participated.

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  12. UnknownAugust 19, 2013 at 5:11 PM

    I'm a new follower via GFC! I love this hammock: http://www.novica.com/itemdetail/index.cfm?pid=153795

    looneylunaraven(at)gmail.com

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  13. UnknownAugust 19, 2013 at 5:12 PM

    I've liked Novica on FB via: J.Craig

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  14. UnknownAugust 19, 2013 at 5:12 PM

    I follow Novica on Twitter via: @AnulNevar

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  15. kellyr78August 19, 2013 at 8:07 PM

    I follow you on GFC(kellyr78) and I like these glasses
    http://www.novica.com/itemdetail/index.cfm?pid=15874

    kellywcu8888ATgmailDOTcom

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  16. kellyr78August 19, 2013 at 8:07 PM

    I like Novica on FB(Kelly D Saver)
    kellywcu8888ATgmailDOTcom

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  17. kellyr78August 19, 2013 at 8:08 PM

    I follow Novica on twitter(kellysaver)
    kellywcu8888ATgmailDOTcom

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  18. SanneAugust 20, 2013 at 4:38 AM

    I posted a link to your bloog give-away: http://www.kunterbuntes-allerlei.de/sonstiges/give-away-bei-mix-and-chic

    and I like this wooden box: http://www.novica.com/itemdetail/index.cfm?pid=207075

    Yours Sanne (from Germany)

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  19. GemAugust 20, 2013 at 11:50 AM

    I am now a follower of Mix And Chic via GFC and I love this item: http://decor-accessories.novica.com/decorative-boxes/bejeweled-box-aqua-glitz/213319

    bohemianbahamian@gmail.com

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  20. GemAugust 20, 2013 at 11:51 AM

    I also follow Mix & Chic on Pinterest (Tamara Cobb)

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  21. AnonymousAugust 20, 2013 at 4:19 PM

    I follow your blog via GFC as shala_darkstone. I like the Jersey top, 'Lotus Serenity in Black': http://clothing.novica.com/womens/tops/jersey-top-lotus-serenity-in-black/190668
    madelinebrubaker {at} gmail [dot] com

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  22. AnonymousAugust 20, 2013 at 4:20 PM

    I 'Like' NOVICA on Facebook (FB name: Madeline Brubaker).

    ReplyDelete
  23. AnonymousAugust 20, 2013 at 4:20 PM

    I "like" your Facebook page (FB name: Madeline Brubaker).

    ReplyDelete
  24. AnonymousAugust 20, 2013 at 4:20 PM

    I 'Follow' NOVICA on Twitter (@shala_darkstone).

    ReplyDelete
  25. AnonymousAugust 20, 2013 at 4:20 PM

    I follow you on Twitter (@shala_darkstone).

    ReplyDelete
  26. AnonymousAugust 20, 2013 at 4:21 PM

    I 'follow' NOVICA on Pinterest (http://pinterest.com/shala_darkstone).

    ReplyDelete
  27. AnonymousAugust 20, 2013 at 4:21 PM

    Tweet link: https://twitter.com/shala_darkstone/status/369962411198922752

    ReplyDelete
  28. Brooke @ Inside-Out DesignAugust 21, 2013 at 1:17 PM

    What a great giveaway Jessie! I am in a pillow mood lately so I think I'd get this pillow cover: http://pillows-and-throws.novica.com/cushion-covers/patterned/wool-and-cotton-cushion-cover-butterfly-dancers

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  29. Brooke @ Inside-Out DesignAugust 21, 2013 at 1:18 PM

    I liked Novica on fb

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  30. Brooke @ Inside-Out DesignAugust 21, 2013 at 1:18 PM

    I like you on fb

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  31. Brooke @ Inside-Out DesignAugust 21, 2013 at 1:19 PM

    I follow you on twitter

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  32. Brooke @ Inside-Out DesignAugust 21, 2013 at 1:19 PM

    I follow Novica on pinterest

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  33. Brooke @ Inside-Out DesignAugust 21, 2013 at 1:19 PM

    I follow you on pinterest

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  34. Brooke @ Inside-Out DesignAugust 21, 2013 at 1:24 PM

    Tweeted the link to this giveaway

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  35. AnonymousAugust 21, 2013 at 5:35 PM

    Follow via gfc

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  36. AnonymousAugust 21, 2013 at 5:37 PM

    Liked Novica on facebook

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  37. AnonymousAugust 21, 2013 at 5:38 PM

    Follow you on facebook.

    ReplyDelete
  38. AnonymousAugust 21, 2013 at 5:38 PM

    Follow Novica on twitter.

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  39. AnonymousAugust 21, 2013 at 5:39 PM

    follow you on twitter.

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  40. AnonymousAugust 21, 2013 at 5:40 PM

    https://twitter.com/dawnsweeps1/status/370344628072873986 tweeted

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  41. Lynda DelAugust 22, 2013 at 10:39 AM

    I am now a follower of Mix And Chic via GFC and I love this item: http://www.novica.com/itemdetail/index.cfm?pid=191514

    lyndadawinda1074 (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  42. Lynda DelAugust 22, 2013 at 10:40 AM

    Following Novica on Facebook. ID: Lynda Castillo
    lyndadawinda1074 (at) yahoo (dot) com

    ReplyDelete
  43. Lynda DelAugust 22, 2013 at 10:40 AM

    Following you on Facebook. ID: Lynda Castillo
    lyndadawinda1074 (at) yahoo (dot) com

    ReplyDelete
  44. Lynda DelAugust 22, 2013 at 10:40 AM

    Following Novica on Twitter. ID: Lyndadawinda
    lyndadawinda1074 (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  45. Lynda DelAugust 22, 2013 at 10:40 AM

    Following you on Twitter. ID: Lyndadawinda
    lyndadawinda1074 (at) yahoo (dot) com

    ReplyDelete
  46. Lynda DelAugust 22, 2013 at 10:41 AM

    Following Novica on Pinterest. ID: Lyndadawinda
    lyndadawinda1074 (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  47. Lynda DelAugust 22, 2013 at 10:41 AM

    Following you on Pinterest. ID: Lyndadawinda
    lyndadawinda1074 (at) yahoo (dot) com

    ReplyDelete
  48. Lynda DelAugust 22, 2013 at 10:41 AM

    Shared on FB - https://www.facebook.com/Lynda.DelCastillo/posts/10201901831651873
    lyndadawinda1074 (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  49. Lynda DelAugust 22, 2013 at 10:42 AM

    I tweeted - https://twitter.com/Lyndadawinda/status/370601797091487744
    lyndadawinda1074 (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  50. judy gardnerAugust 23, 2013 at 9:52 PM

    i follow you via gfc as velvetelvis40 and would love to win this http://www.novica.com/itemdetail/index.cfm?pid=204716:
    velvetelvis46@yahoo.com

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  51. judy gardnerAugust 23, 2013 at 9:53 PM

    i like novica on facebook
    velvetelvis46@yahoo.com

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  52. judy gardnerAugust 23, 2013 at 9:55 PM

    i like you on facebook
    velvetelvis46@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  53. judy gardnerAugust 23, 2013 at 9:56 PM

    i follow novica on twitter
    velvetelvis46@yahoo.com

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  54. judy gardnerAugust 23, 2013 at 9:59 PM

    i follow you on twitter @velvetelvis40
    velvetelvis46@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  55. judy gardnerAugust 23, 2013 at 10:01 PM

    i follow novica on pinterest under judy gardner
    velvetelvis46@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  56. judy gardnerAugust 23, 2013 at 10:03 PM

    i follow you on pinterest under judy gardner
    velvetelvis46@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  57. anyaadoresAugust 26, 2013 at 12:50 PM

    Dear Jessie, what a lovely giveaway. I adore many things, but this http://decor-accessories.novica.com/wood/wood-and-brass-chest-mughal-blossom/212667 - tiny chest is beautiful.
    I have my fingers xxx
    Ax

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  58. anyaadoresAugust 26, 2013 at 12:51 PM

    I follow you on FB (anyaadores)
    Ax

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  59. anyaadoresAugust 26, 2013 at 12:51 PM

    I follow you on Twitter too ;-) (anya adores)
    Ax

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  60. anyaadoresAugust 26, 2013 at 12:52 PM

    And I follow you on Pinterest too ;-)
    Anya adores,
    FINGERS xx
    Ax

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  61. kolpinAugust 28, 2013 at 10:35 AM

    i love the Cotton circular scarf, 'Blue Infinity'
    http://unique-gifts.novica.com/womens/accessories/scarves/cotton-circular-scarf-blue-infinity/202328

    Gfc follower kolpin
    kolpin4680 at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  62. kolpinAugust 28, 2013 at 10:36 AM

    'Like' NOVICA on Facebook
    daniel budsy

    ReplyDelete
  63. kolpinAugust 28, 2013 at 10:37 AM

    'Like' Mix And Chic on Facebook
    daniel budsy

    ReplyDelete
  64. kolpinAugust 28, 2013 at 10:37 AM

    'Follow' NOVICA on Twitter
    @kolpin4680

    ReplyDelete
  65. kolpinAugust 28, 2013 at 10:37 AM

    'Follow' NOVICA on Pinterest
    @kolpin

    ReplyDelete
  66. kolpinAugust 28, 2013 at 10:37 AM

    tweeted
    https://twitter.com/kolpin4680/status/372775000530378752

    ReplyDelete
  67. kolpinAugust 28, 2013 at 10:38 AM

    shared on fb
    https://www.facebook.com/daniel.budsy.9/posts/381136198682083

    ReplyDelete

Thanks for stopping by. I appreciate you taking the time to share with me your thoughts, ideas and suggestions. Your comments always, always brighten up my day! So, keep them coming. Have a beautiful day!

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