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Holiday Gift Guide ~ NOVICA has an Amazing Gift Finder! {Giveaway}

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I have always loved giving and receiving hand made gifts. They mean so much more than a store-bought gift. Well, if you are looking for some truly unique and special gifts you HAVE to check out NOVICA. This company allows worldwide artisans to have a platform on which they can showcase their talent and creations. You would be surprised with all the artisans that are featured through NOVICA...there are some very talented people in this world and if it wasn't for this company, we would probably never know about them. Here is a little bit more of how NOVICA works...

We want to give artists and artisans around the world a global platform to express their true artistic talents and to spur their creativity. And, we want to provide you with access to unique, hard-to-find items at great values that only the Internet infrastructure can allow.

At the deepest essence of our philosophy, we want to create a bridge between you and the many talented artisans across the globe.

We want you to know about who you're buying from. We want you to feel that attachment to the product and to the hands that created it.

In the spirit of the Internet, let us bring you together.

NOVICA. The World is Your Market.

I wanted to take a minute to tell you about NOVICA's new Artisan-Powered Gift Finder, which is allowing so many people to easily pick out gifts this holiday shopping season. I had the opportunity to take a look at this new gift finder and it is wonderful!

So, if you are shopping on a budget (who doesn't these days??) you can choose your $$ amount and look at the gifts that are priced within your affordability range. I personally love this because it means I don't have to wade through pages and pages of items that I cannot afford in order to find the ones I can afford. For instance, I had $40 to spend (thanks to NOVICA as compensation for this post). All I did was looked in the category entitled "Great Gifts Under $50". This gave me a wonderful selection and really broke down the items that I would be interested in.
The Silk batik shawl, 'Jakarta Lady' was what I chose to receive. This particular item is hand made by a woman in Bali by the name of Yuni Kristina. She makes some gorgeous shawls and scarves...which make beautiful gifts for any special lady. I will be giving my shawl to my best friend from Nepal who is living in the states now...she will adore it!
Not only can you pick out your dollar amount, you can also shop by category within the Gift Finder. They carry gifts for men as well as romantic gifts and even...are you ready for this...cooking gifts for the animal lover man.
This Wood Chess Set comes from India and would make a really special gift for a guy...I love it! I stink at Chess...but for those of you who are actually good at it, this would be a good gift to ask for too. :)
NOVICA also carries a whole plethora of beautiful and unique handbags and purses. I know that some women have a special bag for every occasion and on NOVICA's site there are so many to choose from. Thanks to their handy Gift Finder, you will be able to quickly find exactly what you are looking for! :)
So, this Holiday Season may I suggest you begin your shopping at NOVICA? Their Artisan-Powered Gift Finder makes finding the perfect gift a cinch. You will be overwhelmed with the selection and will be able to find something for everyone on your list. By purchasing an item from an NOVICA artist, you can help them have a special Holiday as well.

Thanks to NOVICA, I have been given a $40 gift code to give away to one of my readers! Here are your entry options!

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Disclaimer: I received no monetary compensation for this post. However, I received a free NOVICA gift code in exchange for this post. All quotes and stock photos are from the NOVICA website and email. Prize is provided by the sponsor. All thoughts and opinions are 100% mine.

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80 comments

  1. DarleneDecember 4, 2012 at 5:16 AM

    I love the tic tack tow set.

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  2. debijacksonDecember 4, 2012 at 7:26 AM

    radiant natural fiber basket debbie jackson
    djackson1958 at hotmail dot com

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  3. suburban prepDecember 4, 2012 at 9:55 AM

    I like the Aluminum serving tray, 'Christmas Dream'

    msgb245 at gmail dot com

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  4. NancyDecember 4, 2012 at 10:27 AM

    In the Tableware section, I like the Blown Glass Pitcher: Confetti made by Javier and Efren in Mexico.

    Nancy
    allibrary (at) aol (dot) com

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  5. rubynrebaDecember 4, 2012 at 11:55 AM

    Autumn warmth mirror

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  6. eclairreDecember 4, 2012 at 12:56 PM

    I really like the alpaca blend reversible poncho "sublime purple".

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  7. AnonymousDecember 4, 2012 at 3:34 PM

    dirtman100@gmail.com

    Kurt Hoffmann

    I like the wood chess set.

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  8. AshleyDecember 4, 2012 at 5:13 PM

    I like the wood bangles.

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  9. Linda KishDecember 4, 2012 at 9:32 PM

    I like the Cedar desk organizer, 'Colonial Classic'

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

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  10. GalaDecember 5, 2012 at 2:10 PM

    I like Soapstone jewelry box, 'Wings'

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  11. mickeyfanDecember 5, 2012 at 10:35 PM

    There is a gorgeous bracelet called Margot.

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  12. ♡♥♬ Louis ♬♥♡December 6, 2012 at 8:39 AM

    I love the Jasper pendant necklace, 'Queen of Rajasthan'

    Thank you for hosting this giveaway

    Louis
    pumuckler {at} gmail {dot} com

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  13. JessicaDecember 6, 2012 at 10:50 AM

    Mine is the: Mahogany puzzle box, 'Perky Pelican'.

    Jessica Perry -
    jessica-lee@gmx.com
    diseasemagnet.wordpress.com

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  14. Erica BarnesDecember 6, 2012 at 6:10 PM

    Ishpingo Eye of Horus wooden statue.

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  15. Thomas MurphyDecember 6, 2012 at 6:51 PM

    I like the Mahogany and glass candleholder, 'Crystal Staircase'
    rounder9834 @yahoo.com

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  16. AnonymousDecember 6, 2012 at 9:31 PM

    Geometry lesson.
    dagmara.hawkins@yahoo.com

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  17. llinda29December 6, 2012 at 10:38 PM

    I want

    Gold plated drusy agate dangle earrings, 'Dark Mystery'

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  18. Kate FullerDecember 7, 2012 at 1:32 AM

    I like the Garnet dangle earrings, 'Love Song'

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  19. PAIGEDecember 7, 2012 at 6:21 PM

    I love the snow queen pearl dangle earrings.
    elysesw@aol.com

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  20. mrsguido187December 8, 2012 at 8:35 PM

    Cedar and agate jewelry box, 'Brown Universe'

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  21. Yona WilliamsDecember 9, 2012 at 12:03 PM

    Love the Rustic Guard Dog. Email: yona(at)pricelesswriters.com

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  22. Denise S.December 9, 2012 at 3:01 PM

    I like the Ceramic Figurine 'Jade Owl.'

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  23. KristenDecember 9, 2012 at 4:27 PM

    I like the Blue Trinity Ring.

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  24. Stephanie LarisonDecember 9, 2012 at 8:25 PM

    Garnet and amethyst multi-stone ring, 'Temple Guardian'

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  25. Natasha DythiaDecember 10, 2012 at 12:09 PM

    I like soooo much I guess I really like Amethyst flower necklace, 'Sacred Lilac Lotus'but it is hard to pick

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  26. jlafountDecember 10, 2012 at 10:50 PM

    I'm a fan of Wood sculpture, 'Cat in Meditation'

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  27. TamarDecember 11, 2012 at 11:42 PM

    leather bag world traveler.

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  28. Meaghan F.December 12, 2012 at 8:08 PM

    I really like the Soapstone candleholders, 'Fig Leaf' (pair).

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  29. Helena LemonDecember 13, 2012 at 1:24 AM

    I love the Ceramic Vase from the Andes called Sowing Fields!
    daisydoo200 at yahoo dotcom

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  30. MikaelaDecember 13, 2012 at 12:39 PM

    I like the Wood sculpture, 'Bonds of the Heart'

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  31. April CrisafulliDecember 13, 2012 at 9:03 PM

    I love the Moonstone dangle earrings, 'Infinite Sky'

    April C.
    acrisafu@nycap.rr.com

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  32. BoDecember 14, 2012 at 4:25 AM

    I like the Mother elephant soapstone sculpture!

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  33. katfam95December 14, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    I like the Gold Plated Mekong Sun earrings!

    katfam95 at aim dot com

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  34. Elle S.December 15, 2012 at 10:48 AM

    Jasper wrap bracelet, 'Forest Enchantment'
    Actually I like this whole line of bracelets!
    Elle
    hey_wren@yahoo.com

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  35. GiannaDecember 16, 2012 at 11:34 AM

    Cotton hammock swing, 'Copacabana'.

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  36. judy gardnerDecember 16, 2012 at 1:33 PM

    i like most all of their silver jewelry, but i really like the amethyst flower earrings!

    velvetelvis46@yahoo.com

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  37. Erica C.December 16, 2012 at 4:04 PM

    I like the Confetti Tumblers.
    ericacarnes(at)gmail(dot)com

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  38. AnonymousDecember 16, 2012 at 6:56 PM

    Silver Cuff Bracelet Promise by Moonlight
    marypopmom (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  39. Judy B.December 16, 2012 at 7:04 PM

    Love the Sterling Silver Wrap Ring "Olive Branch"

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  40. kyl neuschDecember 16, 2012 at 8:23 PM

    the Garnet dangle earrings, 'Love Song'

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  41. Derek TimmDecember 17, 2012 at 3:16 AM

    I really like the Men's onyx ring. (Hawk Power)

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  42. AlisonDecember 17, 2012 at 4:25 AM

    I love the Onyx Statuette, Midnight Owl.

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  43. sparkedcatDecember 17, 2012 at 8:53 AM

    I like the Men's cotton batik shirt, 'Turquoise Cosmos'

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  44. one frugal ladyDecember 17, 2012 at 11:05 AM

    I would get my husband a hammock!
    onecheaplady@yahoo.com

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  45. KarenDecember 17, 2012 at 11:45 AM

    Ceramic decanter, 'Blue Lotus'. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  46. Karisa PalmerDecember 17, 2012 at 12:43 PM

    Blue Trinity Ring.

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  47. Deb ChristieDecember 17, 2012 at 12:57 PM

    My favorite is the Arabesque Curl Cocktail Ring.

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  48. Kellie TerwinDecember 17, 2012 at 5:18 PM

    the blue trinity ring

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  49. magic5905December 17, 2012 at 6:41 PM

    I like the Silk batik shawl, 'Jakarta Lady'
    magic5905 at embarqmail dot com

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  50. DebraDecember 17, 2012 at 8:02 PM

    Pinewood napkin rings, 'Tropical Birds' (set of 4)

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  51. Jennifer RDecember 17, 2012 at 10:54 PM

    Quartz dangle earrings, 'Royal Elegance'

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  52. lel242December 18, 2012 at 12:20 AM

    I like the cotton tote called 'Maya Jade'

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  53. M.A.D.December 18, 2012 at 12:28 AM

    MARY DEBORDE

    I fell in love with this wrist band:
    Amethyst bracelet, 'Days of Sun'

    Everything is simply beautiful <3

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  54. CherylS22December 18, 2012 at 12:58 AM

    One of my favorites is the Gold plated cuff bracelet, 'Amaranth'.
    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  55. Erika P.December 18, 2012 at 1:02 AM

    I like the Cotton Sling Bag 'Owl Sisters'

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  56. cassandra mDecember 18, 2012 at 1:05 AM

    http://unique-gifts.novica.com/under-$25/mens-leather-wristband-bracelet-stand-together-in-tan/194684/

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  57. Allie DoleDecember 18, 2012 at 3:16 AM

    I love the moonstone gangle earrings!

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  58. JmstrunkDecember 18, 2012 at 3:52 AM

    My favorite is the Gold plated drusy agate pendant necklace, 'Moon Shadow'

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  59. Tanya BartlettDecember 18, 2012 at 9:12 AM

    Trinity in black earings

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  60. Angela KinderDecember 18, 2012 at 9:51 AM

    I really want that Amethyst Stretch Bracelet- Lilac Muse!

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  61. Kari FloresDecember 18, 2012 at 11:15 AM

    I like the Onyx choker, 'Tribal Dance'.

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  62. Susan SmoaksDecember 18, 2012 at 11:43 AM

    i like the Wood bangle bracelets, 'Eco Muse' (pair)

    by Rolando Soto
    (Central America)
    susansmoaks at gmail dot com

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  63. benz1171December 18, 2012 at 12:29 PM

    Cotton shoulder bag, 'Honey Weaves'

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  64. susan1215December 18, 2012 at 1:01 PM

    Pearl and amethyst beaded bracelet, 'Lilac Rose'

    s2s2 at comcast dot net

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  65. kathy peaseDecember 18, 2012 at 1:26 PM

    I like the Jade cocktail ring, 'Two Hearts in Green'

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  66. Nicole C.December 18, 2012 at 2:48 PM

    My favorite is the Quartz dangle earrings, 'Royal Elegance'.

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  67. Kayla MDecember 18, 2012 at 3:32 PM

    Maya Lake Cotton Shoulder Bag

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  68. CharleneDecember 18, 2012 at 3:40 PM

    My fave is the Jade dangle earrings, 'Praise Love'. Green is one of my favorite colors :)

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  69. Lindsay DurflingerDecember 18, 2012 at 4:21 PM

    I like Blue topaz chandelier earrings, 'Beauty's Web'

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  70. Nicole LancasterDecember 18, 2012 at 4:45 PM

    My favorite item is 'Rustling Bamboo' Fossilized mammoth tusk dangle earrings.

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  71. brich2222December 18, 2012 at 4:51 PM

    one fav is Men's leather bracelet, 'Versatile Fun'



    ardy22 at earthlink dot net

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  72. ReDecember 18, 2012 at 6:21 PM

    i love the pair of celedon ceramic lucky cats.

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  73. mary gardnerDecember 18, 2012 at 7:18 PM

    i like the Bracelet, 'Twist Sphere'

    jagar0047 at yahoo dot com

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  74. ladcraigDecember 18, 2012 at 8:02 PM

    black chandalier earrings

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  75. katDecember 18, 2012 at 9:10 PM

    I love the Swarovski Crystal Anklet.

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  76. BreanneDecember 18, 2012 at 10:03 PM

    Pinewood wall sculptures, 'Quetzal Birds' (pair)

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  77. JaneDecember 18, 2012 at 10:09 PM

    Silver floral ring, 'Baroque Bouquet'

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  78. michedtDecember 18, 2012 at 10:12 PM

    I really like the Blown wine glasses, 'Crimson Serpentines' (large, set of 6).

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  79. JuliehDecember 18, 2012 at 10:47 PM

    the red sunflower fan mirror
    julie hawkins
    honeypie411 at yahoo dot com

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  80. /\Heather/\December 18, 2012 at 11:21 PM

    Love this: Natural leaf gold-plated pendant necklace, 'Cypress Honor'

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