Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Giveaway - $75 NOVICA.com Shopping Spree!!

NOVICA


NOVICA.com is a thrilling site that I discovered a couple of months ago, and I have been totally obsessed with them ever since.

They partner with National Geographic and act as a liaison between international artisans and the online world. They offer three different categories of art - Home Decor, Handmade Jewelry, and Paintings.

On each product that you look at, you will find a photo of the artisan and their story. It is so amazing to get to experience their stories in this way!

I personally love their jewelry offerings, and often find myself totally lost in browsing all of the options. All of their jewelry comes in regionally-specific and very exquisite jewelry boxes,

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many are made with precious and semi-precious stones,

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And they come with a hand-written note from the artisan group from that country:

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I have been so happy with all of my purchases, and am constantly amazed by all of their personal touches and the quality of their jewelry!

If you would like the chance to win a $75 gift certificate to be used for any product on NOVICA’s amazing site, go visit their site and come back and tell me what you might buy with it.

You can earn up to four extra entries if you:

  • Tweet, blog, OR Facebook about this giveaway
  • Follow NOVICA on Twitter or Facebook
  • Subscribe to OR Follow the Alabama Bloggers Blog
  • Follow Alabama Bloggers on Twitter

(be sure to leave separate comments for your extra entries.)

Best of luck! This giveaway is open until Monday, September 13th. The winner will be randomly selected and posted on Tuesday, September 14th.


Disclosure: I received a gift certificate that partially paid for the products that I ordered from NOVICA so that I could review their site. But I have bought other products from them on my own and absolutely love them. My opinions are, as always, my own.

174 comments:

  1. Can I have one of each? :)

    I really liked all the ameythist jewlery. So pretty. I would probably choose one of those pieces.

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  2. Hi, I was bloghopping and found your giveaway. I love the Novica site and especially their handbags from Thailand! Your picks were beautiful, too. I'd be happy to enter your giveaway - thanks!

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  3. I would probably choose some jewelry in silver or maybe a small chest for decorating. Hmmm....

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  4. Enter me please! If I win, I'd choose
    Hemp and cotton shoulder bag, 'Lanna Patchwork'.

    Ana Belén R.M
    fisiwoman(at)hotmail(dot)com
    Spain

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  5. Following NOVICA on twitter (@fisiwoman)

    Ana Belén R.M
    fisiwoman(at)hotmail(dot)com
    Spain

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  6. Following NOVICA on FB (Ana Belén R M)

    Ana Belén R.M
    fisiwoman(at)hotmail(dot)com
    Spain

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  7. Tweeted: http://twitter.com/fisiwoman/statuses/22639243865

    Ana Belén R.M
    fisiwoman(at)hotmail(dot)com
    Spain

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  8. Post it on FB: http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=100000825276857&v=wall&story_fbid=148759241810893

    Ana Belén R.M
    fisiwoman(at)hotmail(dot)com
    Spain

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  9. Following Alabama Bloggers on Twitter (@fisiwoman)

    Ana Belén R.M
    fisiwoman(at)hotmail(dot)com
    Spain

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  10. Cotton handbag, 'Quiet Forest' hand bag would be what I would love to have!!!!!Thanks!
    jacksoncrisman@yahoo.com

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  11. I follow Novica on twitter@meeyeehere
    and Facebook Rachel Carter Crisman
    jacksoncrisman@yahoo.com

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  12. I follow you on blogger
    jacksoncrisman@yahoo.com

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  13. Love Novica! Would probably buy some awesome jewelry or some of the amazing purses.

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  14. Posting about the giveaway on FB too!

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  15. I love it all. I would LOVE the Decoupage cross, 'Guadalupe, Queen of Heaven'...so me. Id wear it! http://www.novica.com/itemdetail/index.cfm?pid=154413
    BUt I saw MUCH I would want to buy.

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  16. I love the cobalt blue glass tumblers!

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  17. Novica Twitter follower duckybunny

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  18. I like the Cedar and Leather Chest 'colonial cache.'
    lazybones344 at gmail dot com

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  19. I follow Alabama Bloggers on Twitter: lazybones344

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  20. I follow Novica on Twitter: lazybones344

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  21. I follow on Blogger
    lazybones344 at gmail dot com

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  22. I really like to get Novica's Amber cuff bracelet, 'Golden World'

    abfantom at yahoo dot com

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  23. I follow publicly via GFC: abfantom

    abfantom at yahoo dot com

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  24. I think I would get Men's opal ring, 'Loyal Love' for my boyfriend!
    http://www.novica.com/itemdetail/index.cfm?pid=166146

    luckysluna(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  25. I follow Novica on twitter as @luckysluna.

    luckysluna(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  26. I follow you on twitter as @luckysluna.

    luckysluna(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  27. I follow you via blogger!

    luckysluna(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  28. I follow Alabama BLoggers on Twitter and Facebook!

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  29. I stalk...errrr I mean I follow the Alabama Bloggers page.

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  30. I tweeted about this give-a-way like a little bird!

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  31. Cotton clutch bag, 'Cat's Paradise' is beautiful.

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  32. I love the Lapis and pearl pendant bracelet, 'India Sky'.

    choateorama(at)gmail(dot)com

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  33. I would buy the beautiful and unique Chest, 'Red Secretaire'.
    Clownscrytoo@gmail.com

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  34. Liked Novica on Facebook.
    Clownscrytoo@gmail.com

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  35. I might get the Cotton tunic, 'Floral Flair' if I won. http://www.novica.com/itemdetail/index.cfm?pid=171636

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  36. I follow NOVICA on both Facebook and Twitter

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  37. I'm following the Alabama Bloggers blog

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  38. I follow you on twitter (The_Sunshyn)

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  39. I love their maracas! The ones with the star pattern are the best.

    thanks

    hmcnaron at gmail

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  40. I like the Quartz and lapis lazuli beaded bracelet, 'Blue Night'.
    kimkmc@yahoo.com

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  41. Moonstone anklet, 'Moon Dancer'
    magic5905@embarqmail.com

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  42. I'd probaly get one of Charly's parachute hammocks.

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  43. I will buy Silver dangle earrings, 'Sweet Sonnet'

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  44. I love the Ghanaian wood mask, 'Dagomba Zebra
    Thanks for the chance.
    mogrill@comcast.net

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  45. Their Bamboo boxes, 'Treasured Gifts' (set of 3) caught my eye for the living room!
    panicxduh[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  46. Following @NOVICA via Twitter.
    (erinxduh)
    panicxduh[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  47. LIKE NOVICA on Facebook
    name:Erin M.
    panicxduh[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  48. Following the blog via GFC.(panicxduh)
    panicxduh[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  49. Subscribed to the blog RSS feed.
    panicxduh[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  50. Wood sculpture, 'Kitty Meditates'

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  51. I would get the Leather and cotton batik handbag, 'Tropical Paradise'.

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  52. I really love this dress!

    http://www.novica.com/itemdetail/index.cfm?pid=168699

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  53. I like the Eggshell mosaic tissue box, 'Storm'
    jjak2003 at gmail dot com

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  54. I follow NOVICA on twitter (@jjak2003)
    jjak2003 at gmail dot com

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  55. I follow Alabama Bloggers on twitter (@jjak2003)
    jjak2003 at gmail dot com

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  56. If I won, I might get the Cedar and leather tray, 'Inca'. It is so beautiful!
    smchester at gmail dot com

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  57. I follow Novica on twitter as ptowngirl.
    smchester at gmail dot com

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  58. I am following AlabamaBloggers on twitter as ptowngirl.
    smchester at gmail dot com

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  59. I love the jewelry at Novice. One of my favorite pieces is the Blue topaz and citrine necklace, 'Graceful Petals'.

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  60. If I won, I might get these earrings: http://jewelry.novica.com/newarrivals/moonstone-dangle-earrings-sweet-sugar-cakes/173526/

    bbentry [at] aol [dot] com

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  61. Following NOVICA on Twitter (@kailua67)

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  62. Silk and wool shawl, 'Magic Colors' is what i would probably buy

    waitressdani (at) hotmail (dot com)

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  63. I would get my husband one of their awesome hammocks!
    onecheapaldy@yahoo.com

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  64. I might get the Blue topaz solitaire ring, 'Enchanted Bali'. honeypie411 at yahoo dot com

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  65. I would love to get the Sterling silver anklet, 'Verdant Moon'.

    tderosa142 at gmail dot com

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  66. tweet!

    http://twitter.com/terri142/status/24186336105

    tderosa142 at gmail dot com

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  67. I follow Novica on twitter(terri142).

    tderosa142 at gmail dot com

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  68. I follow Alabama Bloggers on twitter.(terri142)

    tderosa142 at gmail dot com

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  69. I would buy the beaded rattan basket called ocean thunder. beautiful
    lori37312(at)gmail(dot)com

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  70. I love this jewelry box.

    http://www.novica.com/itemdetail/index.cfm?pid=150025

    ewalsh40(at)gmail(dot)com

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  71. Following NOVICA on Twitter under ewalsh1

    ewalsh40(at)gmail(dot)com

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  72. Following on Twitter under ewalsh1

    ewalsh40(at)gmail(dot)com

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  73. I like the Amethyst solitaire ring, 'Essential' by Sandra and Lily. trinitygsd at yahoo dot com

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  74. love the Onyx link necklace, 'At Midnight'

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  75. The Art glass vase, 'Aquamarine Ice' is one of the tempting ways I could spend the gift certificate.
    momznite_at_yahoo_daught_com

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  76. If I were the lucky winner, I'd pick the Silk batik shawl, 'Peacock Elegance'. Thanks for the contest! codisweepstakes2 (@) gmail(dot)com

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  77. I tweeted about your giveaway: http://twitter.com/codisweepstakes/status/24262146800 codisweepstakes2 (@) gmail(dot)com

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  78. I follow you via Google Friend Connect / Blogger codisweepstakes2 (@) gmail(dot)com

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  79. I follow you on twitter. un:codisweepstakes codisweepstakes2 (@) gmail(dot)com

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  80. I think that the Cotton blouse, 'Smart Chic' is pretty..very Greek!

    cyclona66(At)aol dot com

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  81. I like the Alpaca wool sweater 'Charisma'.

    cgclynsg0 @ gmail dot com

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  82. I might get something like the Cotton table runner, 'Maya Kites'. So pretty.
    jas8929 at gmail dot com

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  83. Follower via GFC. Widget didn't load, so signed up through top banner, which I have found sometimes does not actually work correctly--have had to re-sign up for other sites sometimes.

    cgclynsg0 @ gmail dot com

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  84. I love this Wisteria Garland Amethyst bracelet.

    http://jewelry.novica.com/bracelets/beaded/amethyst/amethyst-beaded-bracelet-wisteria-garland/171914/

    katfam95 at aim dot com

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  85. I like the Topaz solitaire ring, 'Blue Island'.

    kaleidoscopequeen at gmail dot com

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  86. higgs.rachel @ gmail.com
    I like hammock glowing sapphire

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  87. I really like the Caramel agate pendant necklace, 'Sublime'.
    lyndadawinda1074 at yahoo dot com

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  88. I blogged about this giveaway and posted here:
    http://thespanglyprincess.blogspot.com/2010/09/novica-gift-certificate-giveaway_12.html

    lyndadawinda1074 at yahoo dot com

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  89. I follow NOVICA on twitter. ID: Lyndadawinda
    lyndadawinda1074 at yahoo dot com

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  90. I “LIKE” NOVICA on Facebook! ID: Lynda Castillo
    lyndadawinda1074 at yahoo dot com

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  91. I’m following you publicly via GFC. ID: lyndadawinda1074
    lyndadawinda1074 at yahoo dot com

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  92. I tweeted
    http://twitter.com/lyndadawinda/status/24336216143

    lyndadawinda1074 at yahoo dot com

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  93. I'd love the Ceramic statuette, 'Cat of Hope'.

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  94. I follow Alabama Bloggers in Google Friend Connect.

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  95. I follow Novica in Twitter (@ThatKittenMimi).

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  96. I follow Novica in Facebook (Angela Townsend).

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  97. I follow AL Bloggers in Twitter (@ThatKittenMimi).

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  98. I would like to have the Silver filigree dangle earrings, 'Dragonfly' from Novica.

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  99. Tweeted
    http://twitter.com/DchrisG3/status/24346483170

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  100. I Follow NOVICA on Twitter. @dchrisg3

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  101. I like the Mirror, 'Poetry' by Marcos Luzalde

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  102. I'm following your blog in Google Friend Connect.

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  103. I'm following you on Twitter (I'm @LuckyJinxy).

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  104. I'd get the "Amethyst Filigree Earrings, True Love" from the Andes. So delicate and pretty!
    kateswen(at)gmail(dot)com

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  105. I really like the Onyx and amethyst dangle earrings, 'Genie'

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  106. I would use the Novica gift card for the Zapotec wool rug, 'Dusk' (2x3.5).

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  107. I love the Lacquered wood box, 'Elegance'. Thanks!

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  108. I like the Liquid Confetti Tumblers.

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  109. I like the Timeless Lotus tea set.

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  110. I want the soapstone vase moonlight jasmine--thanks for the chance to win!
    kakihararocks@gmail.com

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  111. I'd like to have the Citrine wrap bracelet, 'Garland'.
    traymona[at]aol.com

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  112. Quiet Forest is the bag I would choose. suelee1998 @ gmail.com

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  113. I follow Al bloggers suelee1998 @ gmail.com

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  114. I love the Palm leaf painting, 'Good Over Evil'

    purehrt555(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  115. I would like to get the Leather travel bag, 'Brazil in Dark Brown' (medium)

    trippyjanet at hotmail dot com

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  116. I Follow Alabama Bloggers on Twitter (@trippyjanet)

    trippyjanet at hotmail dot com

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  117. I would get their Wood sculpture, 'Hold the World Gently II'

    ardy22 at earthlink dot net

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  118. TWEET

    http://twitter.com/Ardy22/status/24408527661
    ardy22 at earthlink dot net

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  119. FOLLOW THEM ON FACEBOOK

    RICH HICKS
    ardy22 at earthlink dot net

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  120. FOLLOW YOU GOOGLE FRIEND CONNECT

    ARDY22
    ardy22 at earthlink dot net

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  121. FOLLOW YOU TWITTER

    ARDY22
    ardy22 at earthlink dot net

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  122. I might buy the 'Verdant Sonata' Hammock.

    theskyisblue1215(at)gmail(dot)com

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  123. I follow NOVICA on twitter - reneewelchtweet


    theskyisblue1215(at)gmail(dot)com

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  124. I follow Alabama Bloggers on twitter

    ReneeWelchTweet

    theskyisblue1215(at)gmail(dot)com

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  125. I love the Cotton sundress, 'Rose Elegance', thanks!

    Hotsnotty2@hotmail.com

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  126. I Follow NOVICA on Twitter
    id skyxsky27

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  127. I Follow Alabama Bloggers on Twitter
    id skyxsky27

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  128. Wood and leather jewelry box, 'Antique Tan'

    s2s2 at comcast dot net

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  129. Following NOVICA on twitter susan1215

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  130. Like NOVICA on facebook Susan Smith

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  131. I follow Alabama Bloggers on twitter susan1215

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  132. I'd like to buy the Beaded silk tunic, 'Ruby Jaipur Princess'

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  133. Erin T

    The cherished amethyst locket

    lunabutterfly79@yahoo.com

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  134. I would love the 'Mary With the Child' picture.
    chipdip2010(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  135. Follow you on Twitter.
    chipdip2010(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  136. Follow via GFC - Chip
    chipdip2010(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  137. Follow NOVICA on Twitter @chipdip2010
    chipdip2010(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  138. I love the Leather shoulder bag, 'Urban Legend'

    kimbly at g mail dot com

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  139. I'd have to spend a little extra for the Blue topaz solitaire ring, 'Enchanted Bali,' but that's fine with me!

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  140. I really like the Onyx heart necklace: 'Precious Love'

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  141. I would love to buy the emerald jaipur princess tunic.

    leslieprice79@gmail.com

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  142. Thanks for the giveaway...we would love a "Wood chess set, 'Winning Strategy' (large)" from NOVICA !

    senorpiero [at] yahoo [dot] com

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  143. Following you via Twitter: @brianpiero

    senorpiero [at] yahoo [dot] com

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  144. Tweeted: http://twitter.com/brianpiero/status/24440127508

    senorpiero [at] yahoo [dot] com

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  145. GFC Follower: Brian E.

    senorpiero [at] yahoo [dot] com

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  146. Follow NOVICA on Twitter: @brianpiero

    senorpiero [at] yahoo [dot] com

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  147. I might put it towards these pretty cobalt glasses.
    http://www.novica.com/itemdetail/index.cfm?pid=14341
    ziggyga athotmaildot com

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  148. I follow you on twitter. gnwg
    ziggyga athotmaildot com

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  149. I follow novica on twitter. gnwg
    ziggyga athotmaildot com

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  150. I follow you on gfc

    ziggyga athotmaildot com

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  151. I would get the Cotton wraparound dress, 'Scarlet Dreams'

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  152. I follow you on Twitter @RazzMyBerry

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  153. I follow Novica on Twitter @RazzMyBerry

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  154. I LOVE Novica - it's hands down my most favorite place in the world to shop! And I have a Wish List that's a mile long.

    Composing maybe HALF of my Wish List are the exquisite designs of five Thai women: Nareerat, Anusara, Sasina, Danai and Busarin. They are all marvelous jewelry designers and artisans.

    One piece I've been eyeing for a long time is "Pearl and Rose Quartz Beaded Necklace, 'Cloudfall'" by Sasina. It is breathtaking - and with such an exceptionally generous GC as this I could actually afford it!

    jessterlyn(at)aol(dot)com

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  155. I Follow/LIKE Novica on Facebook

    Jesselyn Andersyn

    jessterlyn(at)aol(dot)com

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  156. Public Follower of Alabama Bloggers.

    Salleefur/Jesslyn

    jessterlyn(at)aol(dot)com

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  157. I would buy the Sterling silver dangle earrings, 'Evening Dew'

    by Jantana.

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  158. amythest jewlry ty.
    vivianbl@olg.com

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