Hand-Crafting Beauty: A Wonderful Giveaway from Saffron Marigold

Update:  Chosen by the InLinkz Random Number Generator, the winner of the giveaway from Saffron Marigold is #112, Krysten.  Congrats, Krysten!  Please email me at betweennapsontheporchatgmaildotcom and I'll forward your email on to Saffron Marigold.  They will be in touch real soon.

I'm so excited today to share a wonderful giveaway today from Saffron Marigold!  Saffron Marigold carries luxury bedding, curtains, table cloths and runners, all hand-made from fabric created through the centuries old process of hand-block printing.

I was amazed to find each beautiful fabric begins when an intricate design is carved into a block of wood.  That block is then used to create the detailed pattern of the beautiful fabrics that ultimately become wonderful linens for the home.

At Saffron Marigold you can follow this fascinating process from the carving of the wood, the washing, dying, hand-printing and sewing of the fabric, to the product arriving at market via camel drawn carts  Scrolling through the photo album truly gives you an appreciation for the pride and workmanship that goes into each piece.  I can't help but see these beautiful treasures as little works of art, but instead of just hanging on the wall gathering dust, you get to actually use and enjoy them each and every day.

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Window Shopping for Spring: Eye-Candy Galore!

Once a month I have the pleasure of sharing the wonderful Sponsors here at Between Naps on the Porch.   I had so much fun creating this post because visiting each store, shop and site was pure eye candy.  I'm more excited about spring now than ever!

Thanks for visiting and shopping these wonderful sponsors who continue to make BNOTP possible!

Click any picture or text link to see more.  Happy Spring Shopping!

♦A Teeny Bit of Trouble:  Pre-orders are being taken now for A Teeny Bit of Trouble, the hilarious follow-up to Gone with a Handsomer Man.  Release date is April 10, 2012!

♦French Bleu Vintage:  The inventory at French Bleu Vintage is always changing...it's a new store every time I visit.  Prices are amazing so things never stick around long.  Lots of beautiful treasures for your spring decorating!

♦Suzy's Artsy-Craftsy Sitcom:   Suzy always has wonderful tutorials for great craft ideas.  I love the recent faux porcelain frame she created.  You would swear it was expensive porcelain!  While you're visiting, check out her free quilt patterns and her quilling and paper crafts, too.  Don't miss the photo challenge!  Looks like fun!

♦European Tableware:   Love setting a beautiful table?  Wait until you see all the cute things European Tableware has in stock for spring and summer.  The Teddy Bear china about did me in.  Soooo dang cute!  Ya gotta stop by and see it.  Love!



♦ Saffron Marigold:  Gorgeous Duvet Covers, Curtains, Table Linens, Bedspreads await your visit.  The patterns and designs are beautiful and each piece is crafted carefully by hand.

♦ Noritake:   Check out all the beautiful spring patterns available at Noritake.  I love "Country Diary."  It's so perfect for a spring table setting!  It would also be beautiful for a bridal shower or a luncheon for your garden club.  As always, BNOTP readers get 10% off any purchase by entering BNOTP10 at checkout!

♦Fish Foam:   Need a little help with your Spring cleaning?  Click HERE to see how Fish Foam worked on my windows.  BNOTP readers get a $3 discount on shipping when ordering a 3 pack of Fish Foam.

♦Elvie's Essentials:  What better time to get organized than Springtime.   Elvie is a professional organizing coach which means she knows all the tricks to declutter and get organized in the shortest amount of time and without the usual stress.  Check out her free tips!



♦The Charmed Life:   If you're still looking for china for your Easter table setting, you'll love the J. Willfred Bunny Toile china I spied at The Charmed Life.   Two of my fave things...toile and china combined in one!  You'll love the darling starfish plates by Dana Wittman.  Sooo cute for those summer get togethers with friends and family.

♦Santos Cage Doll.com:   Santos dolls, beautiful hearts, heart charms and delicate, jewel-studded crowns are just some of the lovelies you'll find on your visit to Santos Cage Doll.com.  The image above is the beautiful face of their most popular Santos.  Isn't she lovely...such a sweet countenance!

♦Chic Provence Design Tour:  Kit is booking the last few spots for the Chic Provence Design Tour to the south of France.  If you've been thinking of treating yourself to a wonderful trip this spring, stop by and sign up now.  Registration ends very soon!  Bon voyage!

♦Old Time Pottery:   Old Time Pottery has been listening to your requests and they are opening up some new stores!  Check out their site to see if one is opening near you.  If not, take a day trip like Rett did HERE and stock up.  The savings will pay for your gas.  Seriously!

Get Ready for Spring, It's Almost Here!

Once a month I have the pleasure of sharing the wonderful Sponsors who make BNOTP possible.   You'll find great ideas for spring sprucing as well as products and ideas to help with your spring cleaning.  At the end of the day, you'll want a great book for some relaxing reading.  You'll find it all here!

Thanks so much for visiting and supporting these awesome Sponsors!

Click any picture or text link to see more.  Happy Spring Dreaming!

♦Old Time Pottery:   Check out the Spring Sale going on until February 26th!  Love all the colorful planters they have in!

♦Santos Cage Doll.com:   Santos dolls, beautiful hearts, heart charms and delicate, jewel-studded crowns are just some of the lovelies you'll find on your visit to Santos Cage Doll.com.

♦Chic Provence Design Tour:  Have you ever wanted to travel to the south of France?  Yup, me too!  Take the trip with a seasoned guide; Kit knows all the best places to tour and shop!

♦The Charmed Life:   I spied some adorable J. Willfred Bunny Toile china in a green and white toile pattern.  So perfect for Easter!  Love!



♦Suzy's Artsy-Craftsy Sitcom:   Suzy has an interview up on her blog today with Johnnie from Saved by Love Creations.  While you're there, check out Suzy's Etsy shop.

♦Elvie's Essentials:  Elvie will show you how to tackle the toughest cleaning jobs around your home.  Declutter and get organized...Elvie will show you how!

♦Fish Foam:   Welcome spring with shiny, clean windows.  You'll find many uses for this product.  Get a $3 discount on shipping when ordering a 3 pack of Fish Foam.

♦European Vintage:  Beautiful European treasures from European Vintage.  Look for new stock coming in soon.



♦Noritake:   Check out all the beautiful spring patterns available at Noritake.  My favorites for spring are Lacewood Gold in Pink and Blue Sorrentino.   Beautiful!  As always, BNOTP readers get 10% off any purchase by entering BNOTP10 at checkout!

♦A Teeny Bit of Trouble:  Pre-orders are being taken now for A Teeny Bit of Trouble, the hilarious follow-up to Gone with a Handsomer Man.  Release date is April 10, 2012!

♦French Bleu Vintage:  The inventory at French Bleu Vintage is always changing with new items arriving daily.  It's like shopping your favorite antique store without ever having to leave your home!

♦European Tableware:  Warning:  You're entering serious drool territory!  So many gorgeous items for your Spring and Easter table settings!

Preparing for Spring

I've been working on a little list of some of my favorite things I count on to get me through the cold winter months.  I'll be back a little later today to share those with you.  In the meantime, it's time to scheme and dream.  Grab a hot cup of tea, put your feet up and let's do a little spring planning.  For just a little while, we're going to banish old man winter and have some fun.

Once a month I have the pleasure of sharing the wonderful Sponsors who make BNOTP possible. They know we could all use a bit of spring right now, so they have been busy stocking their shops and filling their blogs with wonderful treasures for Valentine's Day parties, Mardi Gras and spring dining.  You'll find ideas for spring decorating and solutions for your spring cleaning.  And, once all the cleaning and decorating is done, you know it will be time for a vacation.  Don't forget to take along your favorite summer reading. The BNOTP sponsors have your back...it's all here below.

Click any picture link to see more.  Happy Spring Dreaming!


♦French Bleu Vintage: End of the Year Clearance Sale going on right now!  Some items are 50% off!

♦European Tableware:  Get ready for spring with Spode Isabella...beautiful!

♦P.C. Fallon Co.:  You'll find these beautiful place mats and so much more at P.C. Fallon

♦A Teeny Bit of Trouble:  Pre-orders are being taken now for A Teeny Bit of Trouble, the hilarious follow-up to Gone with a Handsomer Man.

♦Noritake:   Love the red Colorwave china for Valentine's Day!  BNOTP readers receive 10% off with the code BNOTP10 at checkout.


♦European Vintage:  Large Vintage Italian Demijohn...these are hard to find.

♦The Charmed Life:  Get ready for your Mardi Gras party with themed china...and it's on sale!  BNOTP readers received a 15% discount off anything at The Charmed Life with the code BNOTP15 at checkout.  Sale ends Friday at midnight.

♦Santos Cage Doll.com:  You'll find lots of beautiful crowns and Santos at Santos Cage Doll.com.

♦Old Time Pottery:  Check out the Home and White Sale! Stemware is only $.98 each!


♦Chic Provence Design Tour:  Spend springtime in the south of France...Kit is making plans now!

♦Suzy's Artsy-Craftsy Sitcom:  Visit Suzy's fun blog and checkout her wonderful Etsy shop.

♦J. Covington Home:  Beautiful furnishings and accessories for the home.

♦Bloom:   Make adorable "Blow Me a Kiss" favors for friends or for a Valentine's Day Party.

♦Fish Foam:   Welcome spring with shiny, clean windows.  You'll find many uses for this product.  Get a $3 discount on shipping when ordering a 3 pack of Fish Foam.