Latin Threads Trading Co. Rococo Tee Giveaway

It's time to celebrate an explosion of spring freshness, and Latin Threads Trading Co. is giving us the perfect opportunity with this Rococo Tee giveaway. Offered in a light and refreshing design, this darling top is handmade in a remote village of Chiapas, Mexico, where the artisans are paid a fair wage for their exacting handiworks.
I'm enjoying my own Rococo tee, both due to its extreme comfort and breathable fabric. And, as I've come to expect from Latin Threads clothing, the quality of this piece is unsurpassed. Boasting from their new AbrazoStyle line, this top is a must-have to add a fresh breeze to yur spring and summer wardrobe.

Available in sizes Small, Medium, and Large, the creamy white-on-white design is just waiting for you to enjoy it! Enter today to win your own Rococo Tee, worth $39 retail.

How to Enter:

- Visit Latin Threads Trading Co. Come back here and tell me what else you liked or learned about them. (You may do this once daily, but please comment on a new item each time.)

For extra entries:

1. Blog about, Twitter, and/or Facebook a link to this giveaway; come back here and tell me you did it.

2. Subscribe to An Uncommon Thread by email in the right-hand column. Leave a comment here telling me you did it.

3.  Follow Latin Threads Trading Co. on Facebook, then come back here and tell me you did it!

A winner will be randomly selected after April 12, 2012, and contacted via email. The winner will receive a Rococo Tee, in their choice of size, from Latin Threads Trading Co.

The Commuter Tote by MayaWorks

When a heavy load just doesn't go with your perfectly planned outfit, toss everything in a Commuter Tote by MayaWorks and go in style instead.  The heavy handwoven ikat fabric of the Commuter, along with the full cotton lining, ensures you can fill this baby up! When it's not full, it has an attractive drape to it.  The straps are wide and sturdy and won't dig into your shoulders, a feature I prize in a bag.  I especially love the outer pocket, where I can store a few smaller odds and ends at an easy reach. 

But the Commuter doesn't just hold your gear, your shopping finds, and your library books.  It holds the hope of a community.  All of MayaWork's items are handcrafted in Guatemala by Mayan women who get paid a fair wage for their fine work.  That means they're able to provide a little more for their families everytime you make a MayaWorks purchase.  The 125 artisans, living in 6 different Guatemalan highland communities, use their traditional skills to create beautiful, practical products for a modern market. 

MayaWorks provides additional benefits to these Guatemalan families through things such as scholarships to young Maya girls and microloans to those looking for a hand up.

You see, your beautiful new Commter Tote will carry much more than you thought!

Let SET Boutique's Sweater Dress Keep you Warm & Beautiful

Every woman deserves a few unique pieces in her wardrobe, and with SET Boutique's sweater dress now 50% off, you can't miss. Made of organic cotton, this flattering dress is hand knit by the women of the Elroy cooperative in Indonesia. I'm impressed with the quality of the sweater dress. It's comfortable, it has a wonderful fit that makes me look good, and it's easy to wear on its own or accessorized for a variety of looks, which makes it a dress worth hanging onto. Fair trade, organic cotton, and it's 50% off? Can it get any better?

Actually, it can. Right now at SET Boutique, you'll find a large selection of items on sale, including 30% off coats, 40% off scarves, gloves, and houseware items, and 50% off sweaters, which is great for anyone living in the Northeast part of the country, like I am. Although we've had it easy in the weather department so far, our news stations are rumbling about all that changing very soon.

Of course, there's no need to bundle up like you're preparing for a dogsled race. Looking good while staying warm is possible when you grab some of these knit goodies from SET Boutique. And at 50% off, how can you afford not to?