Each year I struggle over gifts to purchase for my in-laws. After years of having the gifts returned to me after a month or worse, they forgot who gave them the gift and complained about it to me, I tried a different approach. Bryan was placed in charge of buying their presents. When they opened the gift I would cheerfully say, “Bryan picked this out especially for you.” While they still weren’t thrilled with the gifts, they no longer returned them. The problem was Bryan waited until the last minute to shop. He did pick up some “interesting” gifts. Finally, I took over the gift shopping again.
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| My Mother in Law would like this |
Novica , a company in association with National Geographic, produces lovely hand crafted artisan gifts from designers around the world. Their unique and unusual pieces satisfy the pickiest in-laws. Last year I found a lovely necklace for my mother in law and I actually saw her wearing it several times! My problem with Novica was their large selection. While that’s a good thing, I had to wade through pages and pages of gifts trying to find the perfect one. This year they’ve added a new feature to their website that has made my shopping easier, The Artisan Powered Gift Finder. I can find gifts by price range, by family member (his, hers, teens, etc) , by interests, by regions and so much more. Don’t misunderstand me, there are still tons of gifts in each category but now I have a starting point for my family members and friends.
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| I want this one! |
I began my search by choosing a price range and an interest type. I chose Pet Lovers and found the cutest statues of cats in different yoga poses. Forget the other people on my list, I’d like one of these statues for me! I have the perfect place in my home picked out to place this statue. If you have a difficult person to shop for on your Christmas list, be sure to try the Gift Finder. Since these orders are sent from around the world order by December 12th to receive guaranteed shipping by December 24th.
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Jasper pendant necklace, ‘Queen of Rajasthan’ is my fave
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radiant natural fiber basket debbie jackson
djackson1958 at hotmail dot com
Margarita glasses, ‘Deep Blue’ (set of 6) would be perfect for a holiday get together.
msgb245 at gmail dot com
cobalt wine glasses and pitcher
I would love to be able to buy my mother the Cotton and alpaca sweater, ‘Desert Warmth’. Just her style~
jillcollins68@yahoo.com
I love the Ceramic decanter, ‘Blue Lotus’
I like the wood bangles.
i love the Rustic Guard Dog
Sterling silver dangle earrings, ‘Butterfly Dance’
Jennifer Rote
wildnmild4u at yahoo dot com
I love the Ceramic casserole, ‘The Invitation’ (square)
bethelderton59 at gmail dot com
lvoe the marina tumbler glasses
hebb dot julie at gmail dot com
I like the Christmas Tree of Life.
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Cotton handbag, ‘Siamese Blush’ is beautiful!
I like the Gold plated drusy agate dangle earrings, ‘Dark Mystery’.
the Alpaca blend ruana cloak, ‘Lima Flora’! a_chilson@hotmail.com
I like the Amethyst flower necklace, ‘Sacred Lilac Lotus’
kellywcuATyahooDOTcom
Cotton shoulder bag, ‘Honey Weaves’
love these moonstone dangle earrings; http://unique-gifts.novica.com/womens/jewelry/$50-to-$100/moonstone-dangle-earrings-radiant-star/179707/
like2sweep@gmail.com
Beth H
I love the Leather shoulder bag, ‘Paracas Princess’
alsmalu at hotmail.com
I like the Sterling silver cocktail ring, ‘Arabesque Curl’
CrystalW07 at aol.com
Cotton shoulder bag, ‘Honey Weaves’
tiramisu392 (at) yahoo.com
I would love to get this scarf-
http://www.novica.com/itemdetail/index.cfm?pid=112513
wildorchid985 at gmail dot com
Silk batik shawl, ‘Jakarta Lady’
eugeniewu at gmail dot com
Gemstone pyramid, ‘Natural Energy’
I like the Wood bookends, ‘Speak No Evil Monkey’ by Nyoman Karsa
http://www.novica.com/itemdetail/index.cfm?pid=80270
abfantom at yahoo dot com
ADORE the Ceramic decanter – Blue Lotus
Love the Beaded cotton batik shoulder bag, ‘Jogjakarta Legacy’!
lyndadawinda1074 at yahoo dot com
I like the Ceramic Figurine “Jade Owl.’
The WOrld Traveler leather bag is cool!
The peridot constellation ring.
Thanks for the chance.
mogrill12@gmail.com
Like the Men’s sterling silver and leather bracelet, ‘Cobra’
I love the Silver band ring, ‘Endless Path’. LOVE that ring!!
Connie Gruning
CGruning at aol (dot) com
i like the cobalt wine glasses
I like the Wood sculpture, ‘Bonds of the Heart’
Nathansmommy619(At)aol(Dot)com
I like the Soapstone chess set.
helenkeeler1949@gmail.com
I like the Ishpingo Eye of Horus wooden statue.
i love the pair of lucky cats.
I love the Blue topaz ring, ‘Narcissus of December’. Thanks so much for hosting this great giveaway!
Eloise
furygirl3132[at]comcast[dot]net
I like the Iron sculpture, ‘Rustic Guard Dog
rounder9834 @yahoo.com
leather bag world traveler
I love the Silk shawl, ‘Paisley Sunset’!
I like Wood box with cards, ‘Fortunes’
snaugle81@gmail.com
I like the Midnight Magic Cotton Tunic
I like their Wood chess set, ‘Royal Challenge’. Thanks so much for the fantastic giveaway and happy holidays!
Reneewalters3@yahoo.com
I really love the Tumbler glasses, ‘Marine’ (set of 6), I love the color and could use some new glasses.
~Sandra U.
i like the callenger cribbage game
i like the amethyst flower earrings
velvetelvis46@yahoo.com
http://www.novica.com/itemdetail/index.cfm?pid=187200
Pine needle basket, ‘Chilasco Coffee’ I think this basket would go great in my kitchen
I like the Mekong Sun earrings.
katfam95 at aim dot com
Ceramic decanter, ‘Blue Lotus’
I love the Amethyst Stretch bracelet- Lilac Muse!
I like the Cotton Sling Bag ‘Owl Sisters’
i like the green wilderness silk scarf
lmurley2000@yahoo.com
Iron Sculpture – Rustic Guard Dog
andysavimom@gmail.com
I love the Jade wrap ring, ‘Peace, Love and Harmony’.
kaleidoscopequeen at gmail dot com
the balinese bangles
I love the 100% alpaca hoodie sweater, ‘Arequipa Winter’!
coriwestphal at msn dot com
I like the Jade pendant necklace, ‘Maya Empress’
I would get the Sterling silver cocktail ring, ‘Arabesque Curl’.
Leather handbag, ‘Honey Hoops’
I love the Wood statuette, ‘Heart Bond’.
michelle jonassen
redwings830(at)yahoo(dot)com
I like the Confetti Tumblers.
ericacarnes(at)gmail(dot)com
I like the Highlander leather backpack!
Miz Vickik
I like Garnet drop earrings, ‘Goyang Rose’
magic5905 at embarqmail dot com
paisley harmony cotton skirt
I’d love to have the Linen travel dress, ‘Elegance’. tylerpants(at)gmail.com
MARY DEBORDE
zenrei57 (at) hotmail dot com
I fell in LOVE with this one:
Citrine and carnelian beaded bracelet, ‘Peony Romance’
I like the Amethyst cluster ring, ‘Lilac Kiss’
Cotton hammock swing, ‘Copacabana’.