10.18.2011

*Closed* Giveaway: Connected!


What I love most about this online shop? They are handmade by these amazing artisans. The company allows these individuals a chance to become self-sufficient and help the economic growth in their country!! Not to mention each item is incredibly beautiful! Take a moment to check out the story! 
CONNECTED is offering the winner of this giveaway a choice of any scarf, belt, or handwoven basket!! So many fantastic choices....good luck on trying to decide a favorite!

To Enter (must be a subscriber or follower via GFC or Bloglovin'):
1. Visit CONNECTED and let us know which items catch your eye!

Additional Entries (separate comment for each):
2. Like CONNECTED on facebook.
3. Blog, tweet, or facebook about this giveaway and let us know you did!
example tweet: Just entered the #giveaway @inhonorofdesign for choice item from @connectedgoods! http://bit.ly/ppbBF3

Giveway ends next Monday night! Please leave an email address if you don't have a link!


Also, I always love announcing giveaway winners!!! The Stitched + Adorned giveaway winner is....
 #150 - Geneva! Will contact you for details!
And guess what? If you didn't win, you can at least have the discount code to shop! "IHOD10" Will give you 10% off your order at Stitched and Adorned:)




129 comments:

Carly said...

I love the dusty blue diamond weave scarf, so pretty!

Jacob, Jessica, & Novina said...

Earlybird catches the worm I guess. I can not get over how much I love the items in the shop. Love love love all the baskets and those throws are amazing. Probably going to need to give one of those for a Christmas present!

Jacob, Jessica, & Novina said...

Liked on fb!

Cait said...

how fabulous :) i love the site and my favorite is the blue diamond weave scarf- i think it would go perfect with so many of my outfits!

Jacob, Jessica, & Novina said...

Posted on fb.

Cait said...

i liked them on fb!

Cait said...

tweeted :)

Hi! I'm LiLi! said...

i am a gfc follower. lovin' the leather shopper tote bag.

http://www.connectedgoods.com/Fair-Trade-Products/Fair-Trade-Leather-Shopper-Tote-Bag.html

Thinking Out Loud

Jess said...

i follow on blog lovin and i LOVE the gold jewelry at connected - so unique!

Camille said...

I follow with Bloglovin, and I really like the Fair Trade Leather Tote Bag!

Tucker said...

love the Wild Olive Spice Bowl & Spoon!! thanks anna(:

Tiffany said...

They have some great stuff! Thanks for the intro! I would love to have one of their scarfs! I follow ya!

Natasha Fatah said...

Thanks for the giveaway! I follow your blog. I love the Carved Ring Gold Plated Pendant Necklace - it's just beautiful!
Natasha
natashafatah@gmail.com

jessie said...

What a great store! I love their bedding, but am also a fan of all the colors incorporated into their baskets.

Abby said...

The hand loomed scarf in navy with red and white stripes is so gorgeous! I love free-trade stores. We have one in Ann Arbor that always has such beautiful things.

Marta said...

My favourite items from Connected are the tagua statement necklace and the fabric cupcake game.
Thank you! Marta martaplayita at gmail dot com http://englishinbarna.blogspot.com/

Marta said...

I like connected on facebook. Thank you! Marta García, martaplayita at gmail dot com http://englishinbarna.blogspot.com/

seriouslysassymama.com said...

i love the baskets.

Jessie said...

I love the hand woven diamond weave throw! Already a follower of your blog via GFC! Lovely giveaway.

By the way, I am also hosting a fabulous giveaway. Come by and enter for a chance to win a stylish travel bag (worth $75) from Scout! Don't miss out!

Jessie
www.mixandchic.com

sherri lynn said...

I love the navy scarf with white & red stripes. I'm a GFC follower!

Jessie said...

I like CONNECTED on FB! I hope to win one of their fabulous scarves!

Jessie
www.mixandchic.com

Jessie said...

Tweeted!

Jessie
www.mixandchic.com

atouchoflovely said...

Thanks for introducing me to this shop! It's amazing. Love the baskets, scarves, baby clothes... pretty much everything!!!

(I follow you on GFC!)

{be merry} kate said...

Oh I just love their handmade bedding! Also, the blue sewing basket is absolutely darling.

*kate

{be merry} kate said...

I liked them on facebook!

What a wonderful shop and giveaway Anna!

xoxo

*kate

jessica {creative index} said...

what a fabulous shop!! i'm loving the burnt sienna scarf!!

Kassie said...

Fair trade! Ah! Love it! Just went to Ten Thousand Villages last week! Never heard of connected goods before!

I love lots of things - scarfs are always a favorite!

Kassie said...

Tweeted about it @Kassierew

linda l said...

i love the scarves and the throws they have on their site!

Maayan said...

What an awesome shop - so glad this post led me to it! I'd never heard of them, but I'm so glad I did. So many beautiful things. Really drawn to the home stuff, particularly the baskets and the linens. GORGEOUS.

Meghan Elaine said...

I would love a scarf, so beautiful! (loved your scarf in your last post!)

Christy from fountains of home said...

Love the scarves, so pretty!

Kristen said...

I love the burnt sienna scarf!

Kristen said...

I like connected on fb!

Sandy a la Mode said...

love all the scarves - especially this one!
http://www.connectedgoods.com/Fair-Trade-Products/Hand-woven-Tape-Pattern-Scarf-Burnt-Sienna.html

Sandy a la Mode said...

tweeted! :)

http://twitter.com/#!/sandyalamode/status/126313827242479617

rebecca said...

Love the burnt sienna scarf!

Mallory said...

GFC follower ;)

I absolutely love the Hand-woven Tape Pattern Scarf in Burnt Sienna. GORGEOUS!

Mallory1031 at gmail dot com

Shutterbug said...

What a fun online store. The baby items are so cute, especially those rattles!

Clare Christine said...

Love the accessories in this post Anna! The scarf and belt are fabulous!! This is a terrific story, thanks for sharing :) I hope that you have had a great start to the week xoxo

Christine said...

I love the handloomed scarf - Navy w/ Red & White Stripes. I could wear it with everything!!

Jenni Austria Germany said...

woven belt - tangerine...that'd be my choice!

i'm a gfc follower.

Christine said...

tweeted! Hope I win!

Melanie Allen said...

Such a neat site! I love all of the kids stuff, especially the Elephant Yoyo Doll. The Burnt Sienna Scarf is stunning!

Melanie Allen said...

I just tweeted about the contest @mel_allen. Thanks!

Lauren said...

The rugged wood vases are beautifully natural. I also really love the olive wood spice bowl. I really love the character in the wood grain. What lovely ideas for a wedding presents.
www.thefabulousmission.blogspot.com

Desiree said...

I love the Handloomed Scarves - The Navy w/ Red & White Stripes is my favorite, but they are all wonderful!

Natalie said...

I love the Handloomed Scarf - Navy w/ Red & White Stripes its super pretty! :)

Natalie said...

Just made a tweet! :) http://twitter.com/#!/nataliesmith82/status/126372270372425728

Natalie said...

I like them on facebook :)

Jen said...

Normally, I would be in shopping mode for me, but since my best friend just had a baby last week and I'm going totally baby crazy these days, I have to say that I adore the Children's Waldorf Cuddle Doll! It's whimsical and something that every child should have!

Jen said...

I like Connected on Facebook as Jen Harbourn and will suggest the page to my friends :)

Alyssa said...

I love the navy w/ red & white stripes scarf!

Alyssa said...

I liked them on facebook!

Melissa Thompson said...

I want/need/must have the Sewing Basket with Handles - Yellow

pam said...

so hard to narrow it down! I love the white capiz chandelier, the lovely birdie rattles, the cool little soccer ball, the tagua necklaces, the wood vases, and the leather stool. amazing shop. thanks for introducing it to us.

pam said...

liked them on facebook :)

thanks for the opportunity!

Jess said...

I'm a follower on bloglovin! I love the Kantha Quilt throw in Yellow Vine.

Tamra {walkswithBella} said...

Great giveaway!! First time to visit their site and I love the hand-made horn bracelet!

Tamra {walkswithBella} said...

I love the story behind their website, so remarkable what they are doing. I'm a fan, and a fan on FB.

Tamra {walkswithBella} said...

I'm a GFC follower!

Tamra {walkswithBella} said...

Posted about it on FB. x

Shannon said...

i LOVE the Woven African Knitting Basket with the yellow stripe! it would go perfectly in my livingroom!

smsunshine26@aol.com

E. said...

I'm a subscriber via gfc (e.) and I love the Hand-woven Diamond Weave Scarf - Dusty Blue

E. said...

i liked connected on fb (E.)

leigh said...

That burnt siena scarf is gorgeous! What a fabulous website!
Love, Leigh

leigh said...

& I liked them on FB, of course.
Love, Leigh

leigh said...

& I tweeted. :)
Love, Leigh

E. said...

oops - erin d

Grace - Stripes and Sequins said...

What an amazing giveaway! I love all of it!

Alena: Oh, It's Just Perfect! said...

I love this shop!! I recently did a blog post about their adorable animal wine corks. Those baskets are pretty amazing too.

ohitsjustperfect (at) gmail.com

Karena said...

Anna a great organization. I have worked with both Novica and Ten Thousand Villages!!

I am your follower of course!

xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena

Karena said...

I went to their site. Would you believe I have been looking for a lidded laundry basket like you have pictured above!!


xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena

Karena said...

Oh and I am Liking on Facebook also!!

xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena

InteriorGroupie said...

Ooooh, love the Engraved Round Gold Plated Bangle!!

Bhav said...

I love the Handmade Soap-on-a-Rope..so much fun and the soaps seem natural and amazing too. I also love the Fair Trade Leather Shopper Tote Bag, simple and elegant!

bvbabybv at gmail dot com

I am a follower via GFC

Bhav said...

I like Connected on Facebook as Jo Sue

Bhav said...

Tweet:
https://twitter.com/#!/bvbabybv/status/126481120727539712

Bhav said...

I shared on Facebook

http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=266888460016064&id=1345947953

bvbabybv at gmail dot com

Kat said...

I like the Vetiver Home Freshener Birdie Set, so cute!

Kat said...

Tweeted. http://twitter.com/#!/myshewasyare/status/126482474925690880

Heather said...

I absolutely love the woven african knitting basket AND the hand-woven tape pattern scarf! I follow via GFC :)

Heather said...

just tweeted too! @moorehe2

katie said...

awesome giveaway!! i love all of their jewelry, especially the Carved Ring Gold Plated Pendant Necklace

Drew {Coral Cafe} said...

I adore the beautiful quilts, baskets and baby items...you're right! Definitely hard to choose a favorite!!

Drew {Coral Cafe} said...

Like Connected on FB

Drew {Coral Cafe} said...

Tweeted about the giveaway!

Tang said...

I love that basket! I would probably get one for my future home.

melissa said...

My favorite would have to be the Hand-woven Diamond Weave Scarf - Dusty Blue! I love the color and am thinking of a MILLION things to pair it with now!

melissa said...

And I liked CONNECTED on Facebook :D

This giveaway is awesome!

Pinky Sade said...

Bloglovin follower. I LOVE the Handloomed Scarf - Navy w/ Red & White Stripes, Amazon Tribal Statement Necklace and the jewelery stands
gagaslab at gmail dot com

Pinky Sade said...

Pinky Sade Likes CONNECTED on facebook.

Pinky Sade said...

Tweeted - http://twitter.com/#!/pinksade/status/126550325715943424

Debby said...

Awesome giveaway... I love the vibrant blue scarf! xo

pievutė said...

really like Hand-woven Tape Pattern Scarf - Burnt Sienna!

laiswike@gmail.com

pievutė said...

liked connected on facebook

laiswike@gmail.com

pievutė said...

tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/bad_dreamLTU

laiswike@gmail.com

lisaroyhandbags said...

lovely giveaway! love the knitting basket in blue with the handles :)

Lauren said...

What a sweet and powerful story!
I love the Handloomed Scarf - Navy w/ Red & White Stripes.

Thanks for the chance!

Lauren said...

I like Connected on fb. Yay fair trade!

Lauren said...

Tweeted! http://twitter.com/#!/ElephantOnAWire/status/126709493496164352

Lindsey said...

i love the Hand-woven Diamond Weave Scarf - Dusty Blue so pretty :)

AverageGirl said...

Hand-woven Tape Pattern Scarf - Burnt Sienna :]

LR {SIX TWELVE PLACE} said...

What a great store! I would definitely choose scarf- a girl can never have too many!

Chelsea said...

Love their store! I follow you via GFC :)

My favorite item would have to be the Hand-woven Tape Pattern Scarf in Burnt Sienna!

Brandi {not your average ordinary} said...

Anna, I'm loving this giveaway! I'm really digging all of the scarves. I can't pick a color yet. They look so soft and comfortable.

Brandi {not your average ordinary} said...

And I liked them on Facebook.

Laure said...

I like the lidded baskets/hampers. Would help me hide some of our messes.
laureheikes@yahoo.com

melissa said...

Tweeted!!

http://twitter.com/#!/mashleyvega/status/127641101556387841

nightowl said...

I follow you via GFC.
I like the Embrodered Wool Belts and the Fair Trade Shoes - High Top Embroidered Flowers

winit6 at hotmail dot com

nightowl said...

I "Like" Connected on Facebook.
Kimberly B.

nightowl said...

tweeted
http://twitter.com/#!/winsome6/status/127768794960633858

Lynn {hearted girl} said...

count me in! i love their philosophy and brand development strategy. giving back and helping others , well it's a no-brainer as to why you jumped on board with them. it's the exact way you are too!

their embroidered sneaks and Kantha quilts are drool worthy. thanks for the chance! ♥

Lisa said...

love this giveaway so much i tweeted about it! http://twitter.com/#!/JustFabuLESS/status/127833817405861888

Lisa said...

the scarves are fantastic! i love the statement necklaces as well.

I'm following with GFC.

Lisa said...

I like CONNECTED on facebook.

Sarah B. said...

I love this scarf: http://www.connectedgoods.com/Fair-Trade-Products/Cotton-Birds-and-Branches-Scarf.html

So cute!
sarah at yesteachercrafts dot com

Sarah B. said...

I like Connected on FB (Sarah Bee)

Sarah B. said...

tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/yes_teacher/status/128117313617661953

Emily N. said...

I love the "Hand-woven Dusty Blue Diamond Weave Scarf"... So pretty! :)

~Emily N.
(emmylou520@gmail.com)

Emily N. said...

I like CONNECTED on Facebook.

~Emily N.
(emmylou520@gmail.com)

Emily N. said...

I tweeted! http://twitter.com/#!/MissEmily520/status/128118444842430465

~Emily N.
(emmylou520@gmail.com)

Celeste said...

(blog follower!)

love the iron wire dome food cover! thanks for the chance!

celeste@mail4me.com

Mere said...

I love this giveaway! I like the small aqua knitting basket or the dusty blue scarf!

Meggy said...

Wahoo! I follow and love the Handmade Horn Bracelet! So cool.

Meggy from Chasing Davies

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alyssa v said...

my favorite is the burnt sienna scarf!!

alyssa v said...

i liked CONNECTED on facebook

ashley said...

oh wow! i love the colorful blankets and baskets. what a great shop.