I am always happy when I see an email from Novica in my inbox because that means something awesome for me and something awesome for you.
For those not in the know about Novica, they are a company which works in association with National Geographic to showcase and sell art, jewelry, clothing, handbags, home décor, corporate gifts and more from artisans from all over the world. They ensure the artists receive a fair market value for their work so that they might keep body and soul together, which as an artist and a human being, I really appreciate.
They have a zillion items in all price ranges and all of them unique, handcrafted, eco-friendly and fabulous. Each item includes a bio of the artist and in a world of identical big-box stores, it’s just kind of nice to know something of the person who made what I’m buying.
Having worked with Novica on several occasions and spent many hours on their site, I would suggest using the filters to narrow your viewing options. There is just so much wonderful stuff to look at that eventually your eyeballs will pop out of your head and dangle by springs and that’s not an attractive look.
If you want to avoid that whole eyeall popping out thing, here are some suggestions:
So then, the details: Novica has offered me two $50 gift certificates, one for me and one for you. I’m getting these earrings just cuz they’re purdy. You could get the same earrings and then we could wear them to school on the same day since we are BFF’s and all.
If you are interested in a chance to win the other $50 gift certificate, visit Novica (and you may be gone for three or four hours because there is a LOT of cool stuff there) and then pop back in and leave me a comment telling me what you saw that you liked and your Dad’s name since it’s Father’s Day.
Random.org will help me determine the winner later this week, or when the mood strikes.
My dad’s name is Ed and everyone likes him, but no one more than me. Except maybe my mom.
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UPDATE: Contest closed! Congratulations to Jake, commenter #4!
Donna says:
My dad’s name is Leonard. He’s been gone nine years, and I think of him every day. Love you, Dad.
If my number comes up, I might choose an ankle bracelet from Novica. Or earrings. Or a necklace.
Thanks for the chance!
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I wish WordPress had a like button for comments cuz I’d click it!
~AM
June 17th, 2012 at 7:23 am
Joni says:
John – he was special because of a brain anisurim. He was a builder contractor and there are many homes he built here in town. A good man to grow up as a father and learn from.
Hummingbird Secrets (necklace) by Alen Diller from Mexico $62.96. We have so many hummingbirds here and they are beautiful. The necklace captures them beautifully.
June 17th, 2012 at 8:43 am
Debbie says:
My dad’s name was Marvin. He was one of the finest men I’ve ever known, and many others have said the same of him.
You’re right; you could spend hours at this site just looking at everything. The earrings you featured are lovely. I also like the Aqua Perfection flower necklace.
June 17th, 2012 at 10:37 am
Jake's a Girl says:
My dad’s name was/is Harlan. He’s been gone 30-years and still today it is so hard him not being here. He was the most wonderful man i’ve ever known. His eyes were dark blue and would sparkle with laughter and love. I miss him so much.
I don need to win, I just wanted to tell you about my dad.
btw…I’ve missed you AM.
Jake’s a Girl
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I adore your comments JAG! They always make me smile.
June 17th, 2012 at 11:48 am
edj says:
Ok I pick the same earrings as you! We can coordinate wearing them on FB cuz, yeah, we’re BFFs. Really. Right?
My dad’s name was Ernest. He died when I was 15. Mostly I’m over it but ever so often I miss him fiercely. For some reason, this weekend is one of those times.
June 17th, 2012 at 2:52 pm
Janice says:
an anklet! I have been wanting one for ever and this would be my perfect opportunity!
June 17th, 2012 at 3:26 pm
Rose says:
Eli was my dad’s name. Many memories.
I love the applique wall hanging of the Garden of Eden on the Novica site. That would be my choice.
Have missed you, my friend.
June 17th, 2012 at 3:29 pm
Jannette G Eppler says:
My daddy’s name was Travis. My step-daddy’s name is Richard. I miss y daddy still, but am so thankful to have Pa in my life.
I love the earrings you featured. And people tell me I look good in blue! (hint, hint).
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Travis! A good Texas name!
June 17th, 2012 at 5:03 pm
kelli @livingingrace says:
Daddy’s name was Albert Moses Applebaum Rush, orphaned at 11 and adopted/raised by his grandparents as a really great man of character. No one that came by him left untouched. I was a lucky, lucky girl.
I am lovin’ on this locket: The Frog Prince, from Bali.
Daddy was my Frog Prince- he set an example for me of the type of husband I should have. and do.
Thank you, Daddy. And AM!
June 17th, 2012 at 5:27 pm
Jules says:
I sorta’ kinda’ fell in love with the Sterling silver dangle earrings, ‘Love Forever’. I would probably wear silver & turquoise exclusively…if I could afford it
And, my dad’s name is Bill. He’ll be 82 years young this September and is now learning how to live life as a widower.
June 17th, 2012 at 5:30 pm
emily says:
I love the ‘lucky knot’ necklace; and about a million other things. I love their site, too!
My Dad’s name is Wayne.
June 17th, 2012 at 6:05 pm
Heather says:
My Dad is Charlie, or Charles, or Chuck depending on who you are and how you know him…to me he is Dad or even sometimes still Daddy! He is a great guy and can talk to anyone about anything, although best not to get him started on politics unless you have similar views and a good long time to listen
I want to be your BFF so I’ll go with the earings just like you
June 17th, 2012 at 6:51 pm
Shari says:
I love beautiful, unusual plates and platters and the ceramic serving plated “Sunflowers” is calling me!
My Dad’s name is Doyal.
June 17th, 2012 at 6:53 pm
Debbie Owensby Moore says:
My father’s name was Ollie. I would choose the wooden slotted spatulas.
June 17th, 2012 at 7:24 pm
Deborah says:
My father’s name is David.
I really like the “Triumphant Noah’s Ark” applique wall hanging. I think it would look great in my daughter’s nursery/bedroom!
June 17th, 2012 at 9:30 pm
Allison B says:
I would choose one of the area rugs, probably a runner – our new floors are in DIRE need of a little covering! My dad’s name is Joe!
June 17th, 2012 at 9:33 pm
Karen says:
My Dad’s name is Harold.
I quite like this:http://jewelry.novica.com/necklaces/favorites/pearl-and-amethyst-flower-necklace-bali-garden/183389/ – a little pendant I saw there.
Very pretty!
June 17th, 2012 at 10:37 pm
Janeen (Chupieandjsmama) says:
I love the ceramic cross “Rebirth” by Priscilla Urias de Benedetti. My Dad’s name is Edward.
June 18th, 2012 at 5:58 am
Jamie says:
My Dad’s name is Ken.
I love the beaded handbags. What a great website!
June 18th, 2012 at 7:50 am
jackie says:
My dad’s name is Ronnie. He passed away on 1/6/12 so this was kind of a sad fathersday. We kept busy but, since he lived with us for a year and a half before he passed. The house feels kind of empty without him.
If I win I think I would give the gift card to my Aunt Linda who was there with us from the moment he went into the hospital until he passed. Not sure what we would have done without her.
Sorry to be a downner. Hope you all had a wonderful Fathersday.
jackie
June 18th, 2012 at 9:09 am
Kay says:
I love the Java blue shawl. It caught my eye because my grand babies live in Java and they have a great father! It was fun to Skype with them and see him enjoying his Father’s Day treats. My dad is Andy!
June 18th, 2012 at 11:48 am
Andrea says:
I looked at necklaces and there’s a “party balloons” one that is adorable… also anything that starts with the words “lapis lazuli” automatically catches my eye… I like blue.
And my dad’s name is Gary.
June 18th, 2012 at 2:09 pm
Rosie says:
Lots of stuff to look at! I like the Tears of Joy sterling silver dangle earrings.
My dad’s name was Henry. My son’s name is Jack Henry. I wish they could have met.
June 18th, 2012 at 3:44 pm
aggiema (Michelle) says:
Amethyst waterfall earrings “rejoice”
My Dad’s name is T.J.
June 18th, 2012 at 9:44 pm
Julie at Elisharose says:
My dad’s name is Aubrey. And if I am forced to choose right now, my brain will collapse. Too many pretty things!
June 18th, 2012 at 10:20 pm
Lisa Beth W. says:
My dear dad’s name is Arnold. He was a teacher by profession and a teacher always and everywhere. He was fascinated by God’s wonderful world. We children loved to ask him questions–he was never stumped and never was too busy to answer. I miss him so much and wish my children could have known him.
I like the panflutes!
June 19th, 2012 at 6:59 am
Yvonne says:
Wow! Spent my lunch hour at the site and never made it past the “Andes” items. But saw some fabulous purses and jewelry that I wouldn’t mind seeing in person, in a box, at my door!
My dad’s name is Matt and he is 76 years young. Spent his Father’s Day at my new house helping me and my son paper the kitchen shelves as we start our new life as a family of 2 (lost my husband of 25 years last month). He’s the best Dad & is always there for us & ready to lend a hand. (maybe I’ll find something for him instead of me!)
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I’ll bet your dad would love a nice Andes handbag.
June 19th, 2012 at 1:04 pm
Margie says:
Earle….for almost 20 year he has been my angel in heaven !! He would have loved his grandson born to this AM !! Earrings are beautiful !!
June 19th, 2012 at 2:27 pm
Cat says:
My dad’s name is Zac, and at 74 he is still going strong! He teaches me so much, least of which is how to change a tyre, spark plugs, milk a cow, build a brick wall…I just realised that this list could go on for ever! Like you I am an antique mommy (if you know rugby you will know what I mean by a push-over try in injury time!), and I am gratefull that my father are still able to now teach my son.
Oh, and the earrings, definitely the earrings, although…
June 20th, 2012 at 1:52 am
Charlotte (Shay) Brewer says:
My dad is Timothy if you are brave enough to call him that otherwise he is Tim.
I really loved the angel wings necklace it was beautiful!
June 20th, 2012 at 6:37 am
Sharon says:
My dad was Fred – he’s been gone 14 years this month.
I would probably pick the Ceramic Chip and Dip platter from Mexico or the Rush Baskets from Andes. I do like the earrings too though.
June 20th, 2012 at 3:28 pm
Cindy in GA says:
Wow, what a lot of beautiful stuff! The earrings you picked are so pretty, I went to look at all of the dangle earrings. I love most of the beaded/silver ones! The cluster ones, the moonstone “passion leaf” pair, lots of the lapis lazuli ones… it would be hard to choose.
My Dad’s name is Don, and he is an easygoing peacemaker.
June 20th, 2012 at 8:10 pm
Angela says:
My dads name is James. I love everything
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June 21st, 2012 at 6:12 am
Carol Letchworth says:
I found a Rayon Dress in Butterfly Blue for $89.95. I love the color name and the fact that it has an elastic waist for those days when I need one.
My Dad’s name was Calvin and he was a very good man.
June 21st, 2012 at 2:11 pm
judy gardner says:
my dad’s name was J.C. yep, just initials only! he passed away about 8 years ago.
if i won, i would buy one of the pearl bracelets for my mother!
June 21st, 2012 at 3:20 pm
Lisa says:
I love so many things on that site- probably would pick one of the decorative boxes…or a basket….or a photo frame…or…
My dad’s name was Frank. He passed away almost 20 years ago when I was 23 years old. I still miss him so much.
June 21st, 2012 at 7:55 pm
Melissa B says:
I like some of their wooden necklaces, and my dad’s name is Jim.
June 22nd, 2012 at 9:54 pm
Jake's a Girl says:
I can’t believe it! I WON! I actually WON!
*picture me hopping up and down squealing like a goof ball*
Thank You *and random generator* for picking little ol’ me.
I love you, Papasan! *called my dad that cause he was just so comfortable*
Jake’s a Girl
June 23rd, 2012 at 3:37 pm