One of my favorite online shopping experiences is combing through the pages of NOVICA, a virtual bazaar of fair trade and handmade items from around the world. I've shopped there many times for gifts because the quality is second to none, and because the experience for both me and the gift recipient is such a positive one.
Now, NOVICA has added a special Gift Finder to make shopping for that perfect gift even more enjoyable. Some of my favorite categories are always jewelry and handbags, and I usually stop there first when visiting the site.
But the best part to me is learning about the artisans - actually seeing who they are and where they live, sometimes even being able to view video of them making the products I can buy. It's an amazing experience, one that ends in someone receiving a special gift from me, always exquisitely packaged and accompanied with information on the artisan. Such personal gifts!
Today, you can enter to win a $40 gift card to NOVICA! Just follow the simple rules below.
How to Enter: Just use NOVICA's special Gift Finder and leave a comment here, telling me your favorite find. Be sure to INCLUDE your EMAIL address, or your entry will be disqualified.
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.
A winner will be randomly selected on December 17, 2012. A gift code will be rushed to the winner so the shopping fun can start.
Now, NOVICA has added a special Gift Finder to make shopping for that perfect gift even more enjoyable. Some of my favorite categories are always jewelry and handbags, and I usually stop there first when visiting the site.
Today, you can enter to win a $40 gift card to NOVICA! Just follow the simple rules below.
How to Enter: Just use NOVICA's special Gift Finder and leave a comment here, telling me your favorite find. Be sure to INCLUDE your EMAIL address, or your entry will be disqualified.
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.
A winner will be randomly selected on December 17, 2012. A gift code will be rushed to the winner so the shopping fun can start.
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