Tuesday, April 6, 2010

an extra special giveaway

I thought I'd call this a "springy giveaway," but considering it is 90* in DC this week, I'm not feeling too spring-like! April, please stick around. I like you better than August.

Despite the temperatures, I do have a special giveaway to share with you, one that I am really excited about. Through blogland (where else?) I've recently learned of Scarlett Threads, which is a compassionate boutique, specializing in unique products designed and produced by talented seamstresses in rural Asia. Scarlet Threads products are fairly traded and created in compliance with our core vision and values. When you purchase one of our beautiful hand-crafted products, you become part of our story by providing a woman with safe and rewarding work. (from their site)

Please read about their vision here and their values here.

Amazing story, wouldn't you say?

For you today, I am offering one of their amazing aprons, in particular, the Caroline, which is my current favorite. Right now, they have several new designs that will be out in the coming weeks, so who knows, I may do another giveaway in a few months :)

the Caroline- A little bit trendy and a little bit tropical, our Caroline apron pairs chocolate brown with a beautiful shade of teal. Styled after our popular Savannah apron, the Caroline brings the same fun ruffled hem and trimmed pocket to you in a modern color scheme. The adjustable neckline features two beautiful wooden buttons made from the husk of a coconut, and with long waist ties, we know this apron will make any woman feel beautiful.



Isn't she adorable? Wouldn't you love to have her? Here are several ways that she can become yours. You'll receive one entry for each of the following-
1- leave a comment, first of all, and tell me which of their aprons is your favorite design
2- become a follower of my blog (if you already do, just let me know)
3- become a follower of the Scarlett Threads blog
4- tweet about this giveaway (if you do, add the @lexilooo and @ScarletThreadFT so I see it) (feel free to retweet a few times a week, too!)
5- while you are tweeting, follow both @lexilooo and @ScarletThreadFT
6- blog about this giveaway on your own blog (leave the link here for me)
7- if you are really loving this idea, buy an apron from their shop for either yourself or a giveaway of your own, and you'll receive an extra ten entries!
So, if you do each of the above, that is a total of 16 entries for lovely lady Caroline. Please do me a favor and leave one comment for each entry, so it is easier for me to count.
I am leaving this giveaway open until Tuesday, April 20. I am out of town the next two weekends, so I will mail it to the winner by that Friday, April 23. Who knows, I may throw something extra in there too! Oh, and yes, I will ship overseas, so spread the news worldwide!
So, go have a look at the amazingness that is Scarlett Threads and tweet and blog all about it!

81 comments:

Anonymous said...

I love the Phoebe and the Molly! I've heard of the botique before - great giveaway!

Unknown said...

Hello - I love the Molly and yes is a great site and good to help other women who are not as liberated as we are. 'Girl power'
Beverley

Eileen said...

Thanks so much for hosting a giveaway! I love the card catalog pulls instead of knobs from your previous post...

I posted your giveaway on Twitter and Facebook to try to drive more traffic your way (and ours)!

Hugs, @Lexilooo!

@ScarletThreadFT (Eileen)

Southern Belle Mama said...

Wow! What a great giveaway! I'm a follower. :)

Southern Belle Mama said...

I love two...I love the Molly because I love skirt aprons, and I love the Savannah because the print is gorgeous!!

Janssen said...

Oh my WORD those are gorgeous! How can you even choose?! I think the Phoebe is my favorite though - so different than other things I've seen.

Melissa G said...

I recently came across Scarlet Threads too and just love them! I don't own any yet but the Caroline is my favorite too! Those new fabrics comeing soon look amazing as well!

Melissa G said...

I'm a new follower of your blog.

Melissa G said...

I follow the Scarlet Threads blog too.

Valerie and Jeff said...

I love to quilt too! (hop on over to my blog and leave a comment, I just posted my latest 2 projects) And the story of the Velvateen Rabbit? Oh my, you hit a soft spot there. Now for Scarlet Threads. Don't they just ROCK?! My favorite apron is the "Molly" and the "Caroline" too ... but I have a couple favorites in the NEW line too. It's so hard to choose!

Valerie and Jeff said...

I follow the Scarlet Threads blog and site too

Valerie and Jeff said...

I'm a new follower of your blog.

Valerie and Jeff said...

I love that you have a part of the Desiderata on you blog by the way. And after glancing through the rest of your blog, you sound like a serious quilter! That is so cool. I'm more of a beginner who kinda makes things up as I go, learning along the way.

Mrs Anne said...

I love LUCY! :)

i love her stuff/her message/her mission/her heart.

:)

Mrs Anne said...

and i'm your newest follower!♥

Kim L. said...

I love them all!!! I love the one featured and I love the Savannah!!!!

Glad that I found both your blog and hers!! Awesome!! xo I wish we had more great people like you both in our world! xo

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Kim L. said...

I follow your blog!

kimberly.long at gmail dot com

Kim L. said...

I am a follower of Scarlett threads!! xo

kimberly.long at gmail dot com

Suburban prep said...

i like the caroline.
What a darling site.

Anonymous said...

I love the Caroline and the Molly, and I'm a follower of Scarlet Threads Blog.

Anonymous said...

I love the Molly apron--what a great site. Thanks for the introduction!
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Anonymous said...

excited new follower of your blog
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midnight macaroons said...

What a cool story and cause. I love hearing things like this. Ok, as much as I would love another apron I'm going to have to pass. Last weekend my apron hook fell off the pantry door. My hubby counted 21 aprons... hmmm...I wonder why it fell off, LOL.
However, I'm eyeing up that Molly apron (smile). TOO CUTE!

Have a beautiful week....

Jessica said...

It's a toss-up.....I love the Caroline and the Molly! They are all so cute!

NGS said...

I am definitely an Anna girl!

A Cup of Cold Water said...

i like the caroline!

A Cup of Cold Water said...

i am a follower of ST!

A Cup of Cold Water said...

i'm a follower of your blog!

Katelin said...

oooh how fun! i love the savannah apron, so cute.

nunns1 said...

I'm a new follower of your blog!

nunns1 said...

I'm a follower of Scarlet Threads blog!

nunns1 said...

I love the Caroline but my favorite is the Olivia which will be available soon!

Patty said...

I like the Anna.

noreen said...

Caroline for me and Xiao Savannah is so sweet too

Melanie said...

I also really like the Savannah

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Melanie said...

twitter follower @kaiasmommy

Melanie said...

http://twitter.com/kaiasmommy/status/11892492943

Melanie said...

tea follower

Melanie said...

scarlett follower

Anissa said...

Caroline is my favorite.

Shoshanah said...

All their aprons are so cute! I like the Savannah, but I think the Caroline is my absolute favorite.

Unknown said...

I like the Anna apron.

KatiePerk said...

The Molly is adorable! As is the Caroline!! What a fun (and useful giveaway!)

Lara @ GoodCookDoris said...

And will start following on twitter! (@goodcookdoris)

Lara @ GoodCookDoris said...

I also subscribe to the blog (rss feed)

Lara @ GoodCookDoris said...

They are all great - love the Caroline!

Angela said...

I follow Scarlett Threads blog.

Angela said...

I like the Phoebe and the Elle. Actually, I like all their aprons, but those are my favorites.

Angela said...

I ordered the Phoebe. Mother's Day is coming up soon! =)

Julie said...

I like the Phoebe or Savannah-
beautiful aprons and beautiful cause :)
aunteegem@yahoo.com

Julie said...

I follow Scarlett Threads as jelaws5

In a world of selfishness-it is so heartwarming to see others helping out others-with love and caring

aunteegem@yahoo.com

nunns1 said...

I just bought a Caroline apron to donate to our church's silent auction!

nunns1 said...

I just bought the Caroline to donate to our church's silent auction! YIPPEE!

Anonymous said...

Christie
ropp(dot)5@wright(dot)edu

I like the Caroline, and the Molly...hey, I love them all!

Domestic Diva said...

I LOVE the Hand-Sewn Tiger Hats. My favorite apron is the Molly.

Lisa R said...

google friend

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Lisa R said...

It's between the Caroline and Olivia

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Lisa R said...

Scarletts google friend

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Ashley said...

I like the Olivia.

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Anonymous said...

ashley4him@bellsouth.net
I like the caroline!

Anonymous said...

groovers4him@bellsouth.net
love the caroline!

Brooke said...

Love the phoebe apron!! So cute!
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Cassie said...

I love the Savannah!

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Julia said...

I actually think I like the Caroline best, although the Olivia is pretty cute too.

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Leigh said...

The Molly is my favorite! this is an amazing cause!

leighDOTonedayatatimeATgmailDOTcom

Chanelle said...

Really, really, really the Caroline is my favorite because of the slim cut, print, and RUFFLES!! (Hope I win :), but I also like the Lucy (RUFFLES AGAIN! :) Most importantly, I like fair trade.
Thanks for a great giveaway!

chanellerf(at)gmail(dot)com

Chanelle said...

I am following your blog!
Thanks again! I heart Caroline!

chanellerf(at)gmail(dot)com

Chanelle said...

I am following Scarlet Threads!
Thanks!

chanellerf(at)gmail(dot)com

TBC said...

I like the Elle a lot.

Thanks for hosting the giveway!
thebuddingcook AT gmail DOT com

ohhhfire said...

i am a google friend connect follower of this blog
ohhhfire@hotmail.com

ohhhfire said...

i really like the savannah

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ohhhfire said...

i am following you and scarlett threads on twitter
@ohhhfire
ohhhfire@hotmail.com

ohhhfire said...

i tweeted this giveaway
@ohhhfire
http://twitter.com/ohhhfire/status/12534909900

ohhhfire@hotmail.com

ohhhfire said...

i am a google friend connect follower of scarlett threads blog
ohhhfire@hotmail.com

Michelle Turner said...

I love the Elle and Savannah! They are so sweet!

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elaine said...

Love the design and pattern of the Anna apron!

Elaine R
emrosser@shaw.ca

Annie said...

They're all so beautiful, and come from a beautiful organization! If I HAD to pick a favorite, though, I think I'd go with the Phoebe :)

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Annie said...

I follow the Scarlett Threads blog

annie(dot)milner(at)gmail(dot)com

EmilyB said...

I'm a new follower!

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EmilyB said...

I love the Elle Apron! So Cute!

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Saving for 4 said...

My favorite is the Olivia. Too cute! Thanks!

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