
As promised, I want to start this week off with a BIG GIVEAWAY! The giveaway will include a gorgeous set of pink and turquoise bangles, a silky vintage sari quilt (perfect for throwing over the arm of a couch, end of a bed, or around your shoulders for a fancy night out), and a glazed dish (tiny in size, perfect for a tea light or holding your rings on your nightstand). Since you will be needing a little carrying case for your loot, I will also be including a hand-embroidered, elephant motif backpack. All of these items were purchased at artisan markets in India...they are unique, handmade and extra special!!

So here are the rules of engagement...if you
leave a comment below, you will be entered to win, that simple. If you
link to the giveaway on your blog, facebook page, twitter, or what-have-you...you will get two entries (make sure you direct me to your link in your comment). This giveaway is open to everyone, including international readers!

Here's the big catch...I must get
50 comments in order to go through with the giveaway. Am I allowed to do that? It's my blog, so I guess so, but let me explain my reasoning, however faulty it may be: this is the year of the blog for me, I want to spread the word about
Lavender and Limes, increase readership and participation, and continue to generate original content. I also want to hear from all of you who visit me but haven't yet commented...take a minute, introduce yourself. I'm not too scary and I won't bite, promise!

The winner will be chosen by a random number generator on Monday morning, next week! Thanks for playing along. Now, let's get the ball rolling!
my fingers are crossed & i'm ready to win! *)
cheers to you and your year of blogging! may it all you wish it to be!
And this is my year to comment more on the blogs that enhance my life! Hi. I love it here. Lavender and Limes is a luscious, beautiful place to visit. I've been stopping by a lot lately as my brother is planning a trip to India later this year.
Thanks ~
Great giveaway! All of the pieces are beautiful.
I loved reading about and seeing pictures of your trip!
What a great giveaway! Now...I'm off to spread the word.
I have loved reading about your journey to India. Great colors. I'm ready to flaunt some authentic color!!
P.s. I too am from Boulder. Yea!
P.s.s. I am a new blogger and would love for you to check it out:
kimberlyamna.blogspot.com
Here is the link to my tweet! Yippee
http://twitter.com/tallysplace/status/7634607947
I always look forward to reading your blog and a giveaway is just icing on the cake :)!
What a wonderful giveaway. Good luck increasing your blog traffic. Here's to reaching your goal!
What a fabulous trip you must have had! And what glorious pictures you took! And how generous to offer these lovely give-aways! My fingers are crossed! And..i can't wait to see your UpperCase article on SAW! Happy New Year!
M.
wow! that is a serious giveaway. i love your blog and will be thrilled to promote it. i also am working on my blog hoping to get myself together this year. i will post later with the links to your blog.
oh and i love those pink bangles (our favorite color) and the sweet dish and oh...that elephant bag. it is almost just too much.
Thanks for the beautiful glimpses into your life-I enjoy reading your blog!
done! http://michelleshopped.blogspot.com/2010/01/year-of-blog.html
Those pink bangles make my heart sing! So generous of you to do this, thank you!
What a wonderful giveaway! Count me in. I'll link you on my blog: babsbabble.com. Here's to the year of the blog!
Loved hearing about your trip. The photos were beautiful!
What a beautiful and generous giveaway... I tweeted here:
http://twitter.com/alicegriffin
Please add me... and I hope I will be entered twice ;-)
x
What lovely items to give-away! I don't know if I would want to part with them. I hope this is the year of your blog! It looks great and I definitely plan to visit and read your posts.
Keep it up!
Diana
@DTravelsRound
http://www.dtravelsround.com
Hi there! I found your blog through a SQUAM article and I spent most of last week drooling over your gorgeous pictures. You have a lovely space here. I'm looking forward to reading more this year!
Gorgeous !!!
Diane
I love your goal of putting yourself out there more this year. I visit your site daily and always anticipate a new post.
I love these goodies. I hope I get the lucky number. You are #10 on my dig list over at my blog. The link is below.
http://abmanifested.blogspot.com/2010/01/dig-list.html
Thanks so much!!!
Hi, I just found your blog through the Michelle Shopped blog.
It's a beautiful giveaway your having! You inspire!
I'm an artist in Bend, Oregon. I create whimsical worlds with my art. My blog is at http://www.lgruger.com/blog
Happy to meet you!
~ Lindy
I also tweeted about your giveaway here
http://twitter.com/lgrugerhanson
Wow, this is such an amazing and generous giveaway! Whenever I see goodies from India the colors are so rich. It's almost as if you see the colors first, then your eyes focus on just what it is you're looking at. Beautiful.
beautiful! fun giveaway!
Oh la la.
I always read your blog, but I have yet to comment. Your pictures of India were inspiring and we hope to visit there one day. Lovely giveaway!
What a great giveaway. I'm new to your blog. Hi, my name is Tamara.
Love all the goodies brought back from India.
Wanted to help you with building your blog. Cheers to the year of the blog!
I am a random blogger. Don't have a schedule for blogging, maybe I should :o).
Those items are beautiful--my fingers are crossed (and toes). That's very generous of you --thank you
I'm number 31! You are getting there:) What a lovely blog and such a wonderful giveaway:) Here is something you might be interested in for generating some visitors.... http://awhimsicalbohemian.typepad.com/a_whimsical_bohemian/one-world-one-heart.html
I was a participant last year and it was a terrific event. I think I had 700 visitors! It was fun to pop around and visit other participants.
wow! this is the year of me STARTING to blog, so I'm honored to enter and put a link on my blog, unfortunately I have NO readers yet, since I just started this past Saturday LOL .... in any case, love this idea of yours and wishing us both a year of great blogging!
fingers crossed! here is my link ... http://shaheenserenade.blogspot.com/2010/01/its-cold-outside-lets-dream-of-india.html
lovely blog.
If this is how you're starting your Year of the Blog, I can't wait to see where you finish. I guarantee you'll have travelled a very, very long way by then.
Wishing you every success!
Your pictures are gorgeous. I miss my country right this minute. Its an emotional moment.
hello! these are so beautiful and here I am signing up for the give away :)
xo
How exciting - what lovely items too! I just wish I could have visited India and picked them up myself.
I've tweeted about your blog - check me out at @ritamoore on twitter.
wow, those are beautiful! Was just shown your blog by a friend, and I'm looking forward to subscribing.
I loved seeing the pictures of India!
I posted to my facebook wall too.
What an amazing, generous giveaway. I've been following your blog for a couple weeks now and I am absolutely mesmerized by your India pictures.
Fingers crossed that my name gets picked! :o)
Link to my blog mention:
http://bethsfbtb.blogspot.com/2010/01/other-blog-mentions.html
Hi. I just discovered your blog through a link in another one... Juniper Hill Farm to be exact. Looking forward to learning more about you!
Great giveaway- thanks!
Hi, love your blog! Beautiful items you have. Keep Blogging!
JMF
I am drooling over those amazing gifts - what a generous soul you are!
I also posted on my blog
http://sweetsistergina.typepad.com/joyful_purpose/2010/01/lavendar-and-limes-giveaway.html
and I also posted it on my facebook page - gina rossi armfield
Your photos are beautiful! I enjoyed reading about your trip and would love to win your fantastic give away!! All the best!
I just found your blog (through another I follow) and was whisked away to India! I visited there in 2008 and your photos brought back so many wonderful memories. Thanks for bringing a smile :)
Hi, I updated my Twitter status (@janicemahaffey) with the link to your giveaway! Thanks to my friend Gina for posting on her FB status, I found you. Looking forward to reading your blog :D
here is to comment #48 - Thank you for the chance at the drawing and I think you will make it to 50...
Beautiful giveaway Christine :) I've been reading your blog ever since Squam, but I've been quiet on the commenting. I suppose I will come out of lurking for a giveaway :)
Yay #49!
Wow! I like your writing. And hope to make your wish (and mine) come true! Good writing :) - Eliza Yong
I found you a while back, I think through Soulemama or MayaMade...after Squam. I check from time to time, love your writing, very inspiring blog. I have to say your India posts had me here daily, beautiful.
What an amazing blog you have got here - I'm so glad I found it. And then for a giveaway day - how lucky can one be...
What a generous and lovely giveaway! I am a new reader to your blog, and I have fallen in love with it! The colors and indulgent writing style have me finding enjoyment in every post...you are just delightful!
7/*
beautiful giveaway.....
love your new banner!:)
and looks like you've got over 50 entries already! congrats:)
Finger-crossed!
yay. look at you pretty lady. you've already met your quota. woot! i can't wait to read all about your travels. we really do have to plan a spring get-together in nh, yes? love to you. xx
I just found your blog today, and I'm loving your India pics.
I recently started my blog as well, so I'll see if I can figure out how to put a link to you on it.
Your blog is on my "favorites" list and I check almost every day. I loved the photos from India. They were breath-taking!
how incredible! what a beautiful blog you have!
love,
becca ann
oh my gosh! this is an awesome giveaway! I was a cultural anthropology student who focused on India so I am so excited about this!
oooh oooh wonderful goodies! I'm crossing my fingers!
Gorgeous pictures from India. Hope you and yours have a great New Year!
http://twitter.com/sticks_string
Yeesss!!! I need them..any of them!!
Hi there!
Set up a guest feature for you at FaveCrafts and been following your blog ever since. I love reading! I've added you to FaveCrafts blogroll. (www.favecraftsblog.com).
-Caley
Those are all so lovely!
Sorry I've never commented before, I get a little shy commenting on the blogs I secretly haunt.
Two of the things I love about your blog are the gorgeous photos you share and your down to earth honesty in sharing your experiences :) Have posted a link on my blog http://alexandraswishes.blogspot.com
Your blog is gorgeous and your give-a-way so very exciting and generous! I've put a link to your give-a-way on my blog. I hope I win! :D :D :D
I just discovered your blog today. Your india pictures are gorgeous!!!!!! And of course I love to win in this great giveaway.
I actually posted about your trip pictures on my blog way back on December 20: http://enjoyandlove.blogspot.com/2009/12/visions-of-india-dancing-in-my-head.html
Following along on your journey was one of the hightlights of my holidays -- thank you:)
It sounds like it was a beautiful trip... especially your wedding. The giveaway is so generous! Thank you!
Your site is so inspiring it keeps me going year round. Thanks so much! (Also posted to facebook)
Wow, I just discovered your blog via Mayamade.... and not only do I want to visit it regularly.... I desperately long to wake and sleep in the colors of India that you share here. Beautiful images and soulful spirits.
Thanks
I'm also just arrived from Maya*Made. I can't wait to look through your blog!
Hello! Another hopper from Maya*Made, the goodies look lovely! And I'll be perusing your posts this afternoon. :)
Maya Made has introduced me to your site, though I have heard of it before. Beautiful it is!
This is my "Hello!"
how lovely! what a great way to introduce yourself -- I'm enjoying just seeing the pictures :)
My son is of Indian descent, 1/2---the other 1/2 comes from me (Italian and Irish). These would be lovely gifts for him!
Lovely blog!
Okay, I just recently found your blog, but haven't introduced myself. Hi, I'm Claire. I love all things indian. Thanks for the great blog and giveaway.
beautiful pictures :)
Just found your blog from maya*made! Looking forward to following your adventures!
You're very generous to part with some of those beautiful finds! I loved the pictures from your trip.
What a beautiful give away! And congrats on way passing your goal. This is my first trip to Lavendar and Limes, but surely not my last :)
It has been -40 in these parts for days...all that color sure would be nice. Great giveaway!
Looks like you had a beautiful trip to India, except for the trip back. I came here via maya*made, but will stay :).
Oh my goodness please, please, please pick me. I spent a month in India during college and loved it. It's been wonderful to follow your trip there on your blog.
And here's the post on my blog linking to the giveaway:
http://melovecows.blogspot.com/2010/01/giveaway-time.html
Rock on girlfriend - count me in!! And I'm going to spread the word in Twitterville right now...
I will be keeping my finger crossed!! So wonderful for you to share part of you trip with your readers!!!
~ Jess
Those fabrics would brighten up any soggy winter day, beautiful!!
Just found your blog via maya*made -- what a wonderful find and what a great give-away! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
I'd love to win!
i would love to visit india. it is on my to do list. thanks for the giveaway!
I haven't won something since I won a Bread album in 11th grade so here's hoping (that's 36 years)
I haven't won anything since I won a Bread album 36 years ago so I'm keeping my fingers crossed about this beautiful give away
I just found your blog linked from Mayaluna- what a fantastic give away and I love your pictures. I will be adding your blog to my google reader so I can read your blog often. Thank-you- Nancy
Ahhh, so gorgeous!!
I'm so glad I stumbled across your blog: can't wait to read more!
Oh my goodness what a wonderful give away!
looks like you had no problem reaching 50!! ;) i found you via maya*made. thanks for the opportunity. your treasures are stunning!
well, i'm new. i got linked up by way of mayamade. and wow, a sari quilt! i'm intrigued. I've got plenty of saris that i wish i could do more with.
You got your 50!! Please throw my name in the hat!!
Your photos are wonderful. Thanks for the giveaway!
:-) how fun! got here via stefanie renee ... and now i am off to twitter you from http://twitter.com/djkreutzer :-)
xo
Total gorgeousness! Thanks for sharing your trip with the rest of us...
Beautiful giveaway! I am looking forward to seeing more of your wonderful posts.
Lovely blog and such a nice giveaway! I found you through maya*made. :)
Hi. Had posted your link to my FB acct. :) http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?ref=name&id=692768316
Hi,=)
Im from Ecuador!
Great giveaway, beautiful pictures.
♥
So beautiful, please count me in!
Thanks for the chance to win.
ap_lemos at yahoo dot com
My fingers are crossed..I have always dreamed about going to India, I love this country so much, its colours,people's smiles, the recipes..I really would like to go to India and this wonderful gifts will be so nice to receive!! :-)
Everything is so beautiful! Just like your blog! Thank you for giving away such treasure.
Hello! I just popped over from Maya Made. Love your blog. Love, Amanda xxx
Hi, I'm Fiona from Ireland. Here via Mayamade. Wonderful prizes:)
Hello,
I found your blog through Mayamade. These treasures are just beautiful!
Anita
Virginia
The textiles are so incredibly intricate and beautiful
What a wonderful giveaway!
Thanks!
This is a lovely giveaway. I've been dying to go to India and can't wait to read about your trip. I followed a link from maya*made after someone left a comment on my blog sending me to maya*made...whew!
Ps: Oddly enough I'm having a giveaway on my blog too, but it pales in comparison to this!
What a wonderful way to spend part of my morning! Thanks for sharing your photos and comments.
Sylvia in Texas
Thank you for sharing the colorful photos and comments. It helps me count my blessings to see how others live with what we consider little and yet be happy.
Sylvia in Texas
I would love some of this loveliness! Please pick me!
How beautiful-I got to your blog from Maya*made. Your pictures and the treasures just beautiful. I am earmarking your site so I can read about your adventures. I am in frigid WIsconsin and am thrilled that I can travel and experiance India from your blog without ever leaving my den.
Awesome giveaway. These items are beautiful!
I just added your blog to my reader-- I'm a new reader of your blog, but so far I am enjoying what I see! Thanks for the giveaway.
Amelia
Lovely things from an extraordinary country. Crossing my fingers and hoping to win:)
You know... you already have over 120 comments!! Yay..! That's success.
Thanks for sharing this. I heard about it from Maya.
Julie
Beautiful items!! I am connecting through Elizabeth of SAW. I plan on visiting more often now.
Oh my gosh - so beautiful! Found you via Maya*Made and love your blog. I'll be visiting often now!
cathy at trahans dot net
So lovely! I found you thru maya*made. Thanks for the giveaway!
wow, thanks for a chance to win any of these beauties...especially the fabrics for me and my art.
Wow, check you out with your loads of comments! Well done, you deserve it - your blog is always lovely. And it's so nice of you to be offering things you so carefully brought from your travels.
gorgeous treasures! beautiful giveaway. love your blog. just tweeted it: http://twitter.com/tingle8
Yowsa! Those are some lovely goods.
Yowsa! Those are some lovely goods.
love your blog, love the goods, keep it up!
Heh! More than fifty comments here! I'm a newcomer and plan to walk the halls of your blog just after posting this comment. Thanks!
Wonderful pieces Christine!... Beautiful treasures!
I wish you a great year of blogging!
(I am sorry I had to removed my previous comment)
I forgot to say that I have linked in my facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#/profile.php?ref=profile&id=1559860911
x
Joana
A country of such huge contrasts, but a source of some wonderful stuff!! Here's hoping I win!
Your photos are so beautiful. And, I hope to be a part of your "year of the blog!"
Thanks!
thanks for the chance to share your experiences in India. Thru your pics I felt like I was there. Thanks for allowing us to win a part of your journey. Julie
Juliafaithx2@aol.com
Love this giveaway. I would be the best winner, I promise. Really, you should totally believe me. :)
so glad you did this, as its how i found your beautiful blog!!!
Good for you for reaching your goal ++! Love stopping by to see what you are up to-happy to see others will be stopping by too!
your photos are so beautiful!
I'm new here, from Maya Made - and I'll be a regular visitor henceforth! Lovely words and images...
I love the pictures in your blog!
Thanks
I came here from mayamade.Thank you for sharing the beauty of India.All its color and charm.Your pictures capture it so well.I had never wanted to go before because of all the poverty.You have made me wish to see it.
Thank you for sharing the colors and vibrations of India ;) I traveled around there for some months over 20 years ago and it was so nice to see that the charm is still there.
I just discovered your blog and I love the name. I can almost smell the heady scent of lavender and the sharp note of lime as I read. Beautiful pictures of your treasures!
I just discovered your blog and I love the name. I can almost smell the heady scent of lavender and the sharp note of lime as I read. Beautiful pictures of your treasures!
Wow! I just found you blog and I have been dwelling in India for a few minutes. Oh, how beautiful! My wander lust is in high gear and being a complete homebody right now is tough. But I love a peak at the world out there!
Visit me sometime at http://spicydragon-sb.blogspot.com/
Suzanne
Your blog is beautiful!!I love read him from portugal=) Congratulations and thank you for the contest!! um grande abraço
sofia
I love the beautiful treasures from India, your photos, and your blog. I'll be following your posts. I am trying to comment more, too, on blogs I like.
I,m re-posting since I accidentally hit return before putting in my URL. I love the beautiful treasures from India, your photos, and your blog. I'll be following your posts. I am trying to comment more, too, on blogs I like.
WOW! Such a beautiful blog. I clicked over here from Gilead Goats, intrigued by the title. First I see chocolate, then all the beautiful colors and photos from your trip to India really helped clear up some of my wintertime blues. Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous. You have at least one new reader.
First time here ... followed posts from Ezra Klein. What a world. Just finished watching Margazhi Raagam and I am soooo India right now!
Hello...beautiful craftsman/woman they are...count me in and thank you, sweet day :)
I love your photos and stories from India! And would love to enjoy some of the treasures from there as well!
I love your blog and your photos. I hope I will get the chance someday to visit India.
I'm going to be 162 - I guess you make it to 50 comments! Congratulations. I've very much enjoyed reading about your India trip, and I'm so pleased Maya*Made blogged about you, or I'd never have found "Lavender and Limes."
What a beautiful giveaway!!
I have only recently come across your blog, but I have really enjoyed looking through your photos and reading about your journey. A friend of mine traveled in India for a month or so and has always wanted to return.
Thank you for the inspiration!
Oh, but are these ever stunning! It's a wonderful give away!
This is a great idea. I will go to my blog and post about your giveaway. I already did a post about your India trip. You have made me want to go. I am ready for it all.
Cheers~Ivy
I did a post.
http://inspirationsbyivy.blogspot.com/2010/01/blue-beauty.html
Cheers
What a lovely article, and I am sure you're going to make someone happy with your give away.
I am new to your blog (courtesy of a mention in maya*made). I am a lover of all things India and hope to travel there, too, one day. Look forward to reading you more!
Beautiful things, gorgeous photos!
I am so happy you had the opportunity to travel to India...and then post about it! I have loved reading about your trip and filling myself full of all of your beautiful photographs. Thank you for the chance to win!
Here's me throwing my name into the hat. :)
171 comments so far! Way to go, Christina! I am enjoying your pictures of India. Keep up the good work!
xo,
Jamie
Bah- just realized I called you Christina, not Christine. Apologies.. I *do* know your name! :)
Again,
Jamie
Looove those bracelets. Since this was posted on my grandson's birthday maybe I'll be lucky! :) Thanks for showing about your trip.
So beautiful, I'd love to win.
I just found your blog through the link on mayamade. cool giveaway... I love all things Indian!
I am new to your blog and I love the beauty of it. It makes me feel good to visit. Keep up the good work.
Count me in...how generous of you to do this...thanks!
Have been following your blog for over a year...love it! Thanks for the chance to enter!
beautiful photography
Lovely gifts your are giving away! Please enter me for a chance at winning. Love your blog!
SO beautiful!
First time here, found you through mayamade, so here it is for reaching your goal - good luck!
This is quite lovely, and a great way to get readers to your blog. I clicked through from MayaMade, and I'm linking it forward on my Plurk (http://www.plurk.com/p/3eplrm)and facebook http://www.facebook.com/#/profile.php?ref=profile&id=1563176869). This is such a generous thing to do!
Thank you for sharing your trip with us all!
WOW Christine! What beautiful stuff! And you definitely got more than 50 people reading your blog! I'm trying to get more serious this year too...I think you will like the new things I am working on.
p.s. Usman is going off-broadway in NYC in May and June! I'll be on the east coast in June when school gets out so you and Vijay should plan a trip! :)
Lovely. I am a single mom in Virginia to 2 boys, ages 2 and 5. Many thanks!
first time visiting your blog. Found you through mayamade whom I found through the Squam Arts website. I'm always excited to find new interesting blogs. And to get the international feel from your amazing pictures is wonderful. I don't currently have a blog, maybe some day but for now will enjoy yours.
Thanks, Carol
oh i hope i hope...
what a spectacular and generous giveaway!
just what i need to brighten these short winter days
thank you!
Wow! You SO did it! And you're doing it every day.....Good For You! And good for us, too! I do believe we are the beneficiaries of all your time, effort and boutiful talents!!! Lucky Us!
I just found your blog via Maya made. It's lovely! I hope I'm not too late for this contest.
What a great blog! I just recently discovered Maya Made and when reading back posts I found the link to your blog and giveaway - now I'll have to add you to my RSS feed! I am sure that this giveaway is LONG over but I love India (the colors, the textures) and am really hoping to talk my fiance into taking our honeymoon there! If your giveaway is still going I'd like to be entered and I'm posting about your blog and giveaway on MY blog too, just in case :)
http://mommyinthemaking.tumblr.com/post/378763842/lavenderandlimes
very nice site and giveaway. love all you do. very talented.granmahunny@yahoo.com
This is a spectacular giveaway, and I would love to win. I've been haunting your blog for quite a while now and love how inspirational all your pictures have been! Thank you!
I came across your blog a few weeks ago and have been hooked ever since. My favourite section is the baby related posts. Vijay is adorable!
Hoping to try out some of the things that you've put up under DIY once I have some time on my hands!
2010 has been special for me as well since we welcomed a son too and motherhoods an amazing feeling:)
Wishing you a fabulous year with your little one!
Tweeted about this wonderful giveaway @ http://twitter.com/kamathshilpa
Wow, those are some great goods indeed. :)
Off to tell others. ^^