Thursday, May 9, 2013

Unique Mother's Day Gifts from NOVICA {$50 Gift Certificate Giveaway!}

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When it comes time to purchase just the right gift for Mom for Mother's Day, I often struggle coming up with quite the right thing. After a while, the items in the store all start to look a little bit the same to me, so how do I find something that is unique and special enough that it shows my mom how much I care?

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, then I can relax knowing that I'll be able to find just the right piece from NOVICA.

NOVICA gifts

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?

And when it comes to all of their unique gifts for Mom, NOVICA truly makes it easy to honor her with a keepsake gift that she will always treasure.

unique gifts for mom

Whether your shopping list says Jewelry gifts for Mom, Sculpture gifts for Mom or you simply just want to put a smile on her face, NOVICA makes it easy to narrow your search to make it quick and easy to find an item that will work just right with your mom's personality.

I purchased these beautiful Blown Glass Tumblers for myself and couldn't be happier with how gorgeous they are in person!

handblown glasses

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.

Plus, thanks to their generosity, one person will be able to browse all of the handcrafted works of art to choose their favorite or pick up a wonderful belated gift for Mom, because...

One lucky person will win a $50 gift certificate* to NOVICA!

NOVICA giveaway
*Gift certificate is in the form of an online gift code and will be valid until 6/24/13.


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.

221 comments:

  1. I would LOVE to receive this hammock;
    Hammock, 'Glowing Sapphire' (double)

    like2sweep@gmail.com
    Beth H
    jbmthill

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  2. One of the many items I like is the Pearl flower earrings, 'Calla Lily'

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  3. I'd love to give OR receive the Silk batik scarf, 'Blue Jasmine'

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  4. I'd like to receive the Confetti Glasses made by Javier and Efren of Mexico.

    Nancy
    allibrary (at) aol (dot) com

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  5. I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE THE Beaded necklace, 'Gush'. Cheryl Abdelnour cjabdelnour@hotmail.com

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  6. would love to give my husband the challenger cribbage set

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  7. Love the Mango wood pendant necklace 'Starfish' by Pornpimon
    Thanks so much.
    rickpeggysmith(at)aol(dot)com

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  8. I'd like to receive the Sterling silver flower earrings, 'Denpasar Mystique.'

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  9. Visited the site and really like Sterling silver pendant necklace, 'Lucky Dragonfly'

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  10. I'd love to give one of their chess sets!

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  11. I love the wood sculpture "Essential Elephant"

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  12. I really love the Sterling silver heart ring, 'We Two'.

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  13. I'd love the Snow Queen pearl dangle earrings.
    elysesw@aol.com

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  14. I'd love the Jade jewelry set, 'Evergreen Clusters'.
    lyndadawinda1074 at yahoo dot com

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  15. I also like the Sterling silver link bracelet, 'Soulful'

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  16. id love the Murano Glass vase!

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  17. I would like to get the Glass candleholder, 'Half Moon'
    rounder9834 @yahoo.com

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  18. I have my eye on the Ceramic dinner plates, 'The Invitation' (set of 4)
    bethelderton59 at gmail dot com

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  19. Wow can spend alot of time going through Novica catalogue, I really like these Ceramic figurines Angel Song Trio' (set of 3)



    "An angelic trio dressed in Andean tradition sings songs of faith and hope. Playing a flute, guitar and zampoƱa (a traditional panpipe from the Peruvian highlands), their delightful images attest to the Ayacucho ceramic legacy. Infusing belief with traditional fervor, Feriberto Aylas handcrafts these angel figurines."

    these angels are beautiful thank you

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  20. I would like to have their Blown glass goblets in 'Amethyst Tulip' (set of 4).

    colljerr at comcast dot net

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  21. I really like the wooden sugar bowl. They have so many items....it's hard to choose!

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  22. I like this Parachute hammock, 'Island Lagoon' (single)

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  23. I love the parachute hammock. thankyou, ken pohl19@comcast.net

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  24. I like the wood sculpture "Upside Down Love."

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  25. I like the Wood wine bottle holder, 'Gift from the Sea'.

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  26. 100% alpaca sweater, 'Seafarer'

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  27. Would love the Buddha lotus necklace

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  28. I like the Emerald Spiral pitcher.

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  29. I love the amethyst-and-calcite-choker.

    Love3570@aol.com

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  30. The Ceramic vase, 'Forest Leaves' is beautiful!

    georgiabloom at gmail dot com

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  31. I like the Leather bracelet, 'Floral Red'. Thanks for the chance to win!
    mrsmchappell at gmail dot com

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  32. I like the Shoulder bag, 'Dark Dalmatian'. I love their recycled bags.

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  33. I love this beaded handbag. http://handbags.novica.com/favorites/beaded-cotton-batik-tote-bag-princess-art/198135

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  34. I like the Sequined halter top, 'Elegance in Black'

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  35. G+ and GFC id: abfantom fantom

    abfantom at yahoo dot com

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  36. Would love to receive the Smoky quartz solitaire ring, 'Miraflores Mist'as a gift.
    Kathy Davis
    kdavis1@centurytel.net

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  37. I would love to receive the 100% alpaca poncho, 'Queen of Huarascaran' as a gift

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  38. Amethyst dangle earrings, 'Dancing Swan'
    Thanks for the contest.

    slehan at juno dot com

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  39. i love the "ribbons" earrings, they would make a nice gift as well. thank you for the giveaway

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  40. I would like Wool tapestry, 'Forest of the Birds'.



    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

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  41. I'd love to receive the Ceramic vase, 'Forest Leaves'

    thanks

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  42. I would love to give the Alpaca blend shawl, 'Crimson Harvest' to my Mom as Mother's Day gift. It's gorgeous.

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  43. I'd love the Gold plated blue topaz cocktail ring, 'Chiang Mai Majesty'

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  44. I'd love their Mohena wood and leather chess set, 'Colonial Octagon! Thanks so much for the fantastic giveaway!
    Reneewalters3 at yahoo dot com

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  45. I like the Silk batik scarf, 'Blue Jasmine'

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  46. I love the Sterling silver pendant necklace, 'Magical Fantasy'

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  47. NOVICA has so many adorable and unique items that it's very difficult to make a choice -- I like Peridot Y-necklace, 'Floral Lady'

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  48. Steel welcome sign, 'Busy Squirrel'

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  49. zapotec wood rug phases of the moon

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  50. I’d love to get the Serpentine long eco-necklace, ‘Story of Hope’.
    jtmagmom73(at)gmail(dot)com

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  51. I love the Garnet and amethyst multi-stone ring, 'Temple Guardian'

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  52. I'd love to get the Rainbow Hammock (Double)

    ijessica_r at yahoo dot com

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  53. Skirt, 'Blue Plumeria'

    ddecember(at)aol (dot) com

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  54. I like the tiger trance tiger's eye necklace.

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  55. I like the Talavera ceramic serving plate, 'Wilderness'

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  56. Iolite choker, 'Ocean Daisy'

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  57. I would love to get the "Ceramic dinner plates, 'Blue Chrysanthemum' (set of 4)".

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  58. I would love to give my Mom the Family Time bracelet

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  59. I will buy Cultured pearl chandelier earrings, 'Trinity in Black'



    by Zayd Makarim

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  60. I like the Adeian Floral shoulder bag

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  61. I like the Mirror, 'Ebony Garden'

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  62. I would like to get the auto parts chess set for my brother. I think this set is awesome! And my brother loves chess.

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  63. Cultured pearl pendant necklace, 'Amazon Knot'

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  64. Garnet waterfall necklace, 'Queen of Diamonds'

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  65. I love the Onyx flower ring, 'Nest of Lilies'

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  66. Love the vase called Amber Fan.

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  67. I wuld like to recieve any jewerly

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  68. Alpaca blend poncho, 'Arequipa Purple'

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  69. I love the Amethyst jewelry set, 'Wisteria'

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  70. I would love to receive the Alpaca blend sweater, 'Cuzco Beige'

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  71. I would love to get the Hammock swing, 'Caribbean Nights'!

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  72. Silk batik scarf, 'Blue Jasmine' or the butterfly scarf - all so pretty

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  73. Any of the glassware! I love the glasses, pitchers and vases!

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  74. I like the backpack travelers bag and accesories.

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  75. I love all their stuff, but i would pick the cobalt tumlers

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  76. Love the Tea For Two "Frangipani" set. Love the pretty blue color!

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  77. the treasure blue silk shawl would make a great gift

    rypm25@aol.com

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  78. I like the Blue Jasmine scarf.

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  79. I like a lot, the wood bookends are nice

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  80. I like the looks of the Wood statuette, 'Eternal Bliss'

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  81. I love the Blown Glass Tumbler.

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  82. I like the Wood and bronze khim, 'Golden Deva'

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  83. I'd pick the Cotton jewelry case, 'Ebony Chic'

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  84. I would love to have the Leather shoulder bag, 'India Boho Chic'! http://www.novica.com/itemdetail/index.cfm?pid=190287&rectype=1

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  85. I did not know this site and I must admit that there are fantastic items!

    I love so much this artist and this scarf: http://www.novica.com/itemdetail/index.cfm?pid=133186

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  86. This one it's beautiful!
    http://good-luck-gifts.novica.com/dragon/soapstone-jewelry-box-winged-dragon/130786

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  87. I would buy the Hammock, 'Caribbean Dream' (single) for our family home

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  88. I would love to have the Murano handblown vase, 'Amber Volcano' (small) by Murano Artisans of Brazil.
    elena.cacahuete(at)gmail(dot)com

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  89. Would LOVE this<3 http://clothing.novica.com/womens/tops/beaded-cotton-tunic-turquoise-in-delhi/206230

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  90. I like the Margarita glasses, 'Happy Hour' (set of 4) and the shot glasses for tequila as well.

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  91. I love this: http://hammock.novica.com/swing/cotton-hammock-swing-copacabana/186943

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  92. 'Goddess Saraswati,' wall hanging
    This is beautiful!

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  93. I really like the jewelry on this site, but I would most love to receive Tiger's eye shamballa bracelet, 'Lucky Tranquility'

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  94. I love the Blue Fantasy placemats and napkins!

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  95. I would love to get the Wood sculpture, 'Upside Down Love'

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  96. I'd like to receive the Amethyst dangle earrings, 'Make a Wish' by Made Kencana.
    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  97. I like the Tumblers, 'Cobalt Dreams'!

    Thanks,

    selinda_mccumbers at yahoo.com

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  98. I like the Leather shoulder bag, 'Brown Lily'

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  99. Iron coat rack, 'Horse of Gold'

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  100. The glowing sapphire hammock.
    Thanks for the chance.
    mogrill12@gmail.com

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  101. Absolutely love the Cotton hammock swing, 'Copacabana'! Would love to put this in my yard so I can relax outside!

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  102. I would love the Cotton scarf, 'Orchid Shimmer'.

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  103. Love the multicolor specks beer glasses!

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  104. I like blue locus flower necklace.

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  105. i love the Onyx and marble chess set, 'Triumph'

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  106. I want the Wood sculpture, 'Blessing Cat'

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  107. I love the Lilac Jade Dangle earrings! Very beautiful and unique!

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  108. Wow... I can only dream ofa rug like the "Hummingbirds" one. Wow! Completely gorgeous.

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  109. i would love to get the jersey tunic, azure butterfly http://gifts-for-mom.novica.com/clothing/jersey-tunic-azure-butterfly/189566/

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  110. The transformation wood folding table is cute!

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  111. I love the...100% alpaca shawl, 'Green Forest'

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  112. I would love the alpaca shawl http://www.novica.com/itemdetail/index.cfm?pid=148357

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  113. I like the Mirror, 'Land of the Lily'.

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  114. i love the mango wood vases from thailand a ton!

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  115. soulful sterling silver beacelet
    jessicawedwards@gmail.com

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  116. Celadon ceramic platters, 'Dancing Elephants' (pair)

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  117. I'd like the Iron statuette, 'Rustic Elephant'. Thanks.
    partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  118. Iwould love one of the gemstone trees!

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  119. I like: http://jewelry.novica.com/bracelets/charm/gold-plated-garnet-wrap-bracelet-deva-dancer/186997

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  120. I adore the cotton scarf 'Orchid Shimmer'.

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  121. I love their gecko earrings.

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  122. I love the blue jasmine scarf.

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  123. I like the blown glass pitcher.

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  124. like the Men's leather and bull wristband bracelet, 'Cut Away in Black'

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  125. Love the Gold plated filigree dangle earrings, 'Circles of Lace'.

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  126. Like Cotton hammock, 'Caribbean Sands' (double)

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  127. I love the "Persian war" chess set.

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  128. I like the Garnet and amethyst pendant necklace, 'Glitz and Swirl'

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  129. I would love to receive the Jersey knit top, 'Feminine Turquoise'

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  130. I would love the Teakwood cutting board, 'Circle of Life'.

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  131. i like the Cotton shoulder bag, 'Black Elephant Parade'

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  132. I would love to have the Teakwood mortar and pestle, 'Cubic Nature'
    by Jan and Maria Jose
    (Central America)

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  133. I love the Narcissus of December blue topaz earrings.
    upstatemissy@gmail.com

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  134. I love the Narcissus of December blue topaz earrings.
    upstatemissy@gmail.com

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  135. I would love to have the Confetti Glasses made by Javier and Efren of Mexico.

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  136. I love the Blown Glass Tumblers that you received. So pretty...

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  137. I would love to receive this amber necklace "Light": jewelry.novica.com/necklaces/pendant/amber/amber-pendant-necklace-light/159412

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  138. I want the mystery lady jewelry box.

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  139. I would either like an alpaca poncho for myself or blown glass Mexican wine glasses for my brother.

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  140. Love the Jade and yellow quartz link bracelet, 'Jocotenango Rainbow'
    I would give it to my mom for her birthday

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  141. I would love to receive the Lacquered wood box, 'Owl and Its Secrets'.

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  142. I would love to receive one of the hammocks.

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  143. Thanks for the giveaway…we like the Talavera ceramic pitcher, 'Guanajuato Flora'

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  144. I like the Soapstone sculpture, 'Mother of Triplets'!

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  145. I like the cotton and leather shoulder bag, 'Maya Rainbow'...I would love to give or get it!

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  146. I would like this Majolica ceramic bowl, 'Colonial Songbird'

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  147. In recent years I've been buying my now 90 year old Mom exquisitely meaningful and graceful Sculptures from Novica for most special occasions (most recently Mother's Day!) But there were at least a dozen more / other "statuettes" (with in my price range!) that I would still love to give her while I can.

    One is a lovely wood sculpture by Nyoman Karsa (Bali/Java) called "A Mother's Love."

    Also I saw a metal sculpture that I would LOVE to give to my Honey/Hubby for Father's Day: he is an avid bicyclist and I think he would really enjoy having
    http://sculpture.novica.com/abstract/silver-and-bronze-sculpture-sterling-cyclist/112682
    by Sukaenah (also of Bali/Java)
    on his desk in his home office!

    Jesselyn A/Jesstinger
    jessterlyn(at)aol(dot)com

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  148. I would really love to recieve the Celadon ceramic vase, 'Thai Peony'. It's just gorgeous! Thanks so much!

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  149. I would really like to give the Family Time bracelet as a gift

    cc_girly(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  150. Sterling silver flower earrings Denpasar Mystique

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  151. i love the Blue topaz stud earrings, 'Twinkling Moons'
    addictedtorodeo at gmail dot com

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  152. I love the Butterfly Wings Sterling Silver earrings: Thailand~

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  153. i would love to have the pink parachute hammock

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  154. I like the Cotton shoulder bag, 'Tuxedo Paisley'

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  155. Definitely the Hammock, 'Glowing Sapphire' (double)-my husband and i were just looking at hammocks at Home Depot-and they were not as nice as the ones on Novica!!

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  156. I like the "Cool Lagoon" earrings

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  157. I would love to get the ceramic teapot or a handmade tote for my mom

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  158. Ceramic teapot, 'Buddha and the Sapphire Elephant'

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  159. I like the Gemstone long beaded necklace, 'Bright Brazil'

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  160. Alpaca blend shawl, 'Espresso'

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  161. I like Leather and brass chess set, 'Tribal Feuds'

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  162. I love the Blue topaz ring, 'Narcissus of December'

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  163. I would love to give the 'Inca Star' Cuzco plate to my mother for her birthday.

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  164. I like the Peridot solitaire ring called 'Scintillating Jaipur'

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  165. I would like the Sterling silver heart necklace, 'Love Promise'

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  166. I LOVE their jewelry. I would pick a necklace of freshwater pearls.

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  167. I love the 'Lilac Sparkle' ring! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  168. I like the Mirror, 'Inca Highways'

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  169. Beaded skirt, golden sparkle!
    happycatsitting@gmail.com Christine

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  170. I adore the Brass beaded choker, 'Alive'

    deb_oro@yahoo.gr

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  171. Sterling silver heart ring

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  172. This Celuk Addicts Ring is beautiful: http://jewelry.novica.com/rings/favorites/gold-accent-band-ring-celuk-gates/194635

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  173. I love several jewelry items especially the Pearl and jade pendant necklace, 'Touch of Life'.

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  174. I'd love to get the Royal Pheasant hammock as a gift.
    danabeeman(at)gmail(dot)com

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  175. Lapis lazuli button earrings, 'Seductive Blue'

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  176. I really like the Pearl flower ring, 'White Rose'

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  177. I love the Onyx and marble chess set, 'Triumph'

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  178. Ceramic nativity scene, 'Born to Ayacucho'

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  179. I like the Leather briefcase, 'Executive Elegance'

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  180. I would love to get the Sterling silver cocktail ring, 'Arabesque Curl' from Novica.

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  181. I would like to give the olive feast cotton hammock as a gift to my dad and stepmother.

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  182. would lvoe one of those hammocks

    hebb dot julie at gmail dot com

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  183. I love the Hammock, 'Caribbean Sands' (double)

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  184. oaxaca owl table lamp!
    sagegiveaway@yahoo.com

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  185. I would love the Wool rug, 'Floral Bud' (6x8)

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  186. I like the Mekong Sun earrings.

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  187. I would love to get my mom the Deserted Beach Hammock Swing!

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  188. I like the Murano glass vase, 'Black Tie'.

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  189. I'd love to get the Skeleton Fish Earrings, to match the necklace I already got from them. http://www.novica.com/myNOVICA/index.cfm?action=wishlist.detail&pID=180659&n=textlink

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  190. I love the Talavera ceramic jar, 'Cobalt Legacy'

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