India GIVEAWAY

Sari quilt
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!!
Bangles
Handpainted dish
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!
Hand-stitched sari quilt
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!
Elephant backpack
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!
Hand-stitched sari quilt

☮ trina (January 11, 2010 10:13 AM)  

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!

Lori-Lyn (January 11, 2010 10:15 AM)  

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 ~

Berry (January 11, 2010 10:25 AM)  

Great giveaway! All of the pieces are beautiful.

Laura (January 11, 2010 10:44 AM)  

I loved reading about and seeing pictures of your trip!

cindi (January 11, 2010 11:25 AM)  

What a great giveaway! Now...I'm off to spread the word.

Amna (January 11, 2010 11:26 AM)  

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

cindi (January 11, 2010 11:29 AM)  

Here is the link to my tweet! Yippee
http://twitter.com/tallysplace/status/7634607947

Nicole –  (January 11, 2010 11:31 AM)  

I always look forward to reading your blog and a giveaway is just icing on the cake :)!

Emily (January 11, 2010 11:38 AM)  

What a wonderful giveaway. Good luck increasing your blog traffic. Here's to reaching your goal!

goodharbormary (January 11, 2010 11:55 AM)  

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.

Kimm Branch (January 11, 2010 12:14 PM)  

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.

JenB (January 11, 2010 12:16 PM)  

Thanks for the beautiful glimpses into your life-I enjoy reading your blog!

Michelle Shopped (January 11, 2010 12:24 PM)  

done! http://michelleshopped.blogspot.com/2010/01/year-of-blog.html

Mama Llama (January 11, 2010 12:26 PM)  

Those pink bangles make my heart sing! So generous of you to do this, thank you!

babs (January 11, 2010 12:54 PM)  

What a wonderful giveaway! Count me in. I'll link you on my blog: babsbabble.com. Here's to the year of the blog!

Miriam (January 11, 2010 1:18 PM)  

Loved hearing about your trip. The photos were beautiful!

Alice (January 11, 2010 2:19 PM)  

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

DTravels (January 11, 2010 2:21 PM)  

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

Natalie (January 11, 2010 2:30 PM)  

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!

ab (January 11, 2010 3:39 PM)  

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!!!

Lindy Gruger Hanson (January 11, 2010 3:42 PM)  

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

Lindy Gruger Hanson (January 11, 2010 3:46 PM)  

I also tweeted about your giveaway here
http://twitter.com/lgrugerhanson

Rachel@oneprettything.com (January 11, 2010 3:49 PM)  

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.

Jessi (January 11, 2010 3:49 PM)  

beautiful! fun giveaway!

DailyHandmade (January 11, 2010 4:48 PM)  

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!

flyingkitten (January 11, 2010 4:53 PM)  

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).

carmen (January 11, 2010 5:08 PM)  

Those items are beautiful--my fingers are crossed (and toes). That's very generous of you --thank you

michele (January 11, 2010 5:39 PM)  
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aliceinparis (January 11, 2010 5:56 PM)  

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.

michele (January 11, 2010 6:19 PM)  

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.

Helen (Dixon Hill Girl) (January 11, 2010 6:29 PM)  

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!

Niru (January 11, 2010 6:40 PM)  

Your pictures are gorgeous. I miss my country right this minute. Its an emotional moment.

stef (January 11, 2010 7:20 PM)  

hello! these are so beautiful and here I am signing up for the give away :)

xo

Rita (January 11, 2010 7:28 PM)  

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.

Maggie (January 11, 2010 8:00 PM)  

wow, those are beautiful! Was just shown your blog by a friend, and I'm looking forward to subscribing.

- Manda (January 11, 2010 8:02 PM)  

I loved seeing the pictures of India!

- Manda (January 11, 2010 8:04 PM)  

I posted to my facebook wall too.

Beth S. (January 11, 2010 8:32 PM)  

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

Geek Knitter (January 11, 2010 8:34 PM)  

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!

Anonymous –  (January 11, 2010 9:20 PM)  

Hi, love your blog! Beautiful items you have. Keep Blogging!
JMF

gina armfield (January 11, 2010 9:42 PM)  

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

Jennifer King –  (January 11, 2010 10:01 PM)  

Your photos are beautiful! I enjoyed reading about your trip and would love to win your fantastic give away!! All the best!

Andrea Moberly (January 11, 2010 11:12 PM)  

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 :)

Janice (January 11, 2010 11:17 PM)  

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

Starla (January 11, 2010 11:25 PM)  

here is to comment #48 - Thank you for the chance at the drawing and I think you will make it to 50...

Caiti (January 11, 2010 11:57 PM)  

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!

Tze Yi, Eliza (January 12, 2010 12:19 AM)  

Wow! I like your writing. And hope to make your wish (and mine) come true! Good writing :) - Eliza Yong

Lourdes –  (January 12, 2010 12:23 AM)  

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.

Little Miss S. (January 12, 2010 3:59 AM)  

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...

Kaiterrs (January 12, 2010 4:39 AM)  

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!

Jo (January 12, 2010 6:42 AM)  

love your new banner!:)
and looks like you've got over 50 entries already! congrats:)

Finger-crossed!

jeanine (January 12, 2010 7:05 AM)  

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

Kristen (January 12, 2010 8:37 AM)  

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.

Lee –  (January 12, 2010 8:49 AM)  

Your blog is on my "favorites" list and I check almost every day. I loved the photos from India. They were breath-taking!

becca ann (January 12, 2010 10:48 AM)  

how incredible! what a beautiful blog you have!

love,
becca ann

Amanda –  (January 12, 2010 11:13 AM)  

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!

Mrs. M (January 12, 2010 11:14 AM)  

oooh oooh wonderful goodies! I'm crossing my fingers!

Bgstoner (January 12, 2010 11:18 AM)  
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Bgstoner (January 12, 2010 11:20 AM)  

Gorgeous pictures from India. Hope you and yours have a great New Year!

http://twitter.com/sticks_string

Anonymous –  (January 12, 2010 11:29 AM)  

Yeesss!!! I need them..any of them!!

Caley (January 12, 2010 11:44 AM)  

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

gigi (January 12, 2010 1:42 PM)  

Those are all so lovely!

Sorry I've never commented before, I get a little shy commenting on the blogs I secretly haunt.

Vixanne (January 12, 2010 1:57 PM)  

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

Snap (January 12, 2010 2:45 PM)  

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

baukje (January 12, 2010 2:58 PM)  

I just discovered your blog today. Your india pictures are gorgeous!!!!!! And of course I love to win in this great giveaway.

Liz (January 12, 2010 2:59 PM)  

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:)

beckus (January 12, 2010 3:00 PM)  

It sounds like it was a beautiful trip... especially your wedding. The giveaway is so generous! Thank you!

Kevin and Amanda (January 12, 2010 3:03 PM)  

Your site is so inspiring it keeps me going year round. Thanks so much! (Also posted to facebook)

Jennifer –  (January 12, 2010 3:04 PM)  

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

eidolons (January 12, 2010 3:07 PM)  

I'm also just arrived from Maya*Made. I can't wait to look through your blog!

heather (January 12, 2010 3:31 PM)  

Hello! Another hopper from Maya*Made, the goodies look lovely! And I'll be perusing your posts this afternoon. :)

Jessica Jo (January 12, 2010 3:34 PM)  

Maya Made has introduced me to your site, though I have heard of it before. Beautiful it is!

This is my "Hello!"

Beth (January 12, 2010 3:35 PM)  

how lovely! what a great way to introduce yourself -- I'm enjoying just seeing the pictures :)

Lucille –  (January 12, 2010 3:48 PM)  

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!

Claire (January 12, 2010 3:59 PM)  

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.

Joey van Oort –  (January 12, 2010 4:58 PM)  

Just found your blog from maya*made! Looking forward to following your adventures!

lenara (January 12, 2010 5:24 PM)  

You're very generous to part with some of those beautiful finds! I loved the pictures from your trip.

Kandyce (January 12, 2010 5:34 PM)  

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 :)

kerri (January 12, 2010 5:42 PM)  

It has been -40 in these parts for days...all that color sure would be nice. Great giveaway!

Dana –  (January 12, 2010 5:43 PM)  

Looks like you had a beautiful trip to India, except for the trip back. I came here via maya*made, but will stay :).

Gretchen (January 12, 2010 6:03 PM)  

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.

G (January 12, 2010 6:08 PM)  

And here's the post on my blog linking to the giveaway:
http://melovecows.blogspot.com/2010/01/giveaway-time.html

Swirly (January 12, 2010 6:36 PM)  

Rock on girlfriend - count me in!! And I'm going to spread the word in Twitterville right now...

jess –  (January 12, 2010 6:44 PM)  

I will be keeping my finger crossed!! So wonderful for you to share part of you trip with your readers!!!

~ Jess

Rosy Apple (January 12, 2010 7:11 PM)  

Those fabrics would brighten up any soggy winter day, beautiful!!

JakDeeandKids (January 12, 2010 7:14 PM)  

Just found your blog via maya*made -- what a wonderful find and what a great give-away! Thanks for the opportunity to win!

Jennifer (January 12, 2010 8:01 PM)  

i would love to visit india. it is on my to do list. thanks for the giveaway!

leslie (January 12, 2010 8:08 PM)  

I haven't won something since I won a Bread album in 11th grade so here's hoping (that's 36 years)

leslie (January 12, 2010 8:10 PM)  

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

baglady (January 12, 2010 9:10 PM)  

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

Colleen (January 12, 2010 10:19 PM)  

I'm so glad I stumbled across your blog: can't wait to read more!

6p00d83500dad953ef (January 12, 2010 10:20 PM)  

Oh my goodness what a wonderful give away!

momma rae (January 12, 2010 10:38 PM)  

looks like you had no problem reaching 50!! ;) i found you via maya*made. thanks for the opportunity. your treasures are stunning!

faith (January 12, 2010 11:05 PM)  

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.

Maija (January 12, 2010 11:12 PM)  

You got your 50!! Please throw my name in the hat!!

Launa Hall (January 12, 2010 11:19 PM)  

Your photos are wonderful. Thanks for the giveaway!

daisies (January 12, 2010 11:23 PM)  

:-) how fun! got here via stefanie renee ... and now i am off to twitter you from http://twitter.com/djkreutzer :-)

xo

Naomi (January 13, 2010 12:00 AM)  

Total gorgeousness! Thanks for sharing your trip with the rest of us...

onegoldensun (January 13, 2010 12:09 AM)  

Beautiful giveaway! I am looking forward to seeing more of your wonderful posts.

devin (January 13, 2010 12:10 AM)  

Lovely blog and such a nice giveaway! I found you through maya*made. :)

Tze Yi, Eliza (January 13, 2010 2:52 AM)  

Hi. Had posted your link to my FB acct. :) http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?ref=name&id=692768316

Kuki (January 13, 2010 4:41 AM)  

Hi,=)
Im from Ecuador!
Great giveaway, beautiful pictures.

Paula L. –  (January 13, 2010 4:49 AM)  

So beautiful, please count me in!
Thanks for the chance to win.
ap_lemos at yahoo dot com

Daniela B. (January 13, 2010 6:35 AM)  

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!! :-)

Clare (January 13, 2010 8:37 AM)  

Everything is so beautiful! Just like your blog! Thank you for giving away such treasure.

Amanda (January 13, 2010 9:29 AM)  

Hello! I just popped over from Maya Made. Love your blog. Love, Amanda xxx

Fiona (January 13, 2010 9:31 AM)  

Hi, I'm Fiona from Ireland. Here via Mayamade. Wonderful prizes:)

Anita (January 13, 2010 9:34 AM)  

Hello,

I found your blog through Mayamade. These treasures are just beautiful!

Anita
Virginia

Bruce (January 13, 2010 10:11 AM)  

The textiles are so incredibly intricate and beautiful

Joanie Hoffman (January 13, 2010 10:25 AM)  

What a wonderful giveaway!
Thanks!

m. heart (January 13, 2010 11:16 AM)  

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!

m. heart (January 13, 2010 11:17 AM)  

Ps: Oddly enough I'm having a giveaway on my blog too, but it pales in comparison to this!

Sylvia –  (January 13, 2010 11:23 AM)  

What a wonderful way to spend part of my morning! Thanks for sharing your photos and comments.
Sylvia in Texas

Sylvia (January 13, 2010 11:35 AM)  

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

Kelly | Purple Lemon Designs (January 13, 2010 12:23 PM)  

I would love some of this loveliness! Please pick me!

mjm –  (January 13, 2010 1:12 PM)  

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.

MLW (January 13, 2010 1:21 PM)  

Awesome giveaway. These items are beautiful!

a.din (January 13, 2010 1:43 PM)  

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

Scandinavian Retro (January 13, 2010 1:53 PM)  

Lovely things from an extraordinary country. Crossing my fingers and hoping to win:)

Julie Alvarez (January 13, 2010 2:23 PM)  

You know... you already have over 120 comments!! Yay..! That's success.
Thanks for sharing this. I heard about it from Maya.
Julie

Terry (January 13, 2010 2:56 PM)  

Beautiful items!! I am connecting through Elizabeth of SAW. I plan on visiting more often now.

Anonymous –  (January 13, 2010 3:01 PM)  

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

Genevieve P (January 13, 2010 3:10 PM)  

So lovely! I found you thru maya*made. Thanks for the giveaway!

Lynn (January 13, 2010 3:43 PM)  

wow, thanks for a chance to win any of these beauties...especially the fabrics for me and my art.

Shell (January 13, 2010 3:54 PM)  

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.

Amy (January 13, 2010 4:08 PM)  

gorgeous treasures! beautiful giveaway. love your blog. just tweeted it: http://twitter.com/tingle8

Paige (January 13, 2010 4:45 PM)  

Yowsa! Those are some lovely goods.

Paige (January 13, 2010 4:46 PM)  

Yowsa! Those are some lovely goods.

phoeberl (January 13, 2010 4:57 PM)  

love your blog, love the goods, keep it up!

joana soares (January 13, 2010 5:06 PM)  
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Kate (January 13, 2010 5:07 PM)  

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!

joana soares (January 13, 2010 5:10 PM)  

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

Lynn (January 13, 2010 5:25 PM)  

A country of such huge contrasts, but a source of some wonderful stuff!! Here's hoping I win!

golden star (January 13, 2010 5:50 PM)  

Your photos are so beautiful. And, I hope to be a part of your "year of the blog!"

Thanks!

Anonymous –  (January 13, 2010 6:55 PM)  

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

Ironic Good Times (January 13, 2010 6:58 PM)  

Love this giveaway. I would be the best winner, I promise. Really, you should totally believe me. :)

vivienne (January 13, 2010 7:02 PM)  

so glad you did this, as its how i found your beautiful blog!!!

Alissa (January 13, 2010 7:19 PM)  

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!

søren (January 13, 2010 8:57 PM)  

your photos are so beautiful!

Andrea (January 13, 2010 9:32 PM)  

I'm new here, from Maya Made - and I'll be a regular visitor henceforth! Lovely words and images...

Lori –  (January 13, 2010 10:05 PM)  

I love the pictures in your blog!
Thanks

Anonymous –  (January 14, 2010 1:30 AM)  

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.

Jaana (January 14, 2010 2:23 AM)  

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.

Barbara (January 14, 2010 8:58 AM)  

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!

Barbara (January 14, 2010 8:59 AM)  

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!

Suz (January 14, 2010 9:57 AM)  

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

Eco-quinta Nemus (January 14, 2010 9:58 AM)  

Your blog is beautiful!!I love read him from portugal=) Congratulations and thank you for the contest!! um grande abraço
sofia

Stephanie –  (January 14, 2010 10:41 AM)  

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.

Stephanie (January 14, 2010 10:44 AM)  

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.

Krysta (January 14, 2010 11:26 AM)  

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.

Betian (January 14, 2010 1:31 PM)  

First time here ... followed posts from Ezra Klein. What a world. Just finished watching Margazhi Raagam and I am soooo India right now!

Debra (January 14, 2010 2:19 PM)  

Hello...beautiful craftsman/woman they are...count me in and thank you, sweet day :)

anne (January 14, 2010 2:33 PM)  

I love your photos and stories from India! And would love to enjoy some of the treasures from there as well!

Lynn (January 14, 2010 3:02 PM)  

I love your blog and your photos. I hope I will get the chance someday to visit India.

Amanda (January 14, 2010 4:18 PM)  

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."

Jenny Rebecca (January 14, 2010 4:54 PM)  

What a beautiful giveaway!!

Game Master's Wife (January 14, 2010 5:03 PM)  

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!

Paula (January 14, 2010 7:30 PM)  

Oh, but are these ever stunning! It's a wonderful give away!

Ivy (January 14, 2010 9:53 PM)  

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

Ivy (January 14, 2010 10:02 PM)  

I did a post.
http://inspirationsbyivy.blogspot.com/2010/01/blue-beauty.html

Cheers

Fine Craft Guild (January 15, 2010 8:25 AM)  

What a lovely article, and I am sure you're going to make someone happy with your give away.

Susan (January 15, 2010 10:26 AM)  

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!

woolly1 (January 15, 2010 4:49 PM)  

Beautiful things, gorgeous photos!

miriam sappington (January 15, 2010 6:23 PM)  

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!

Jamie (January 15, 2010 6:41 PM)  
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Jamie (January 15, 2010 6:42 PM)  

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

Jamie (January 15, 2010 6:44 PM)  

Bah- just realized I called you Christina, not Christine. Apologies.. I *do* know your name! :)

Again,
Jamie

Donna S. (January 15, 2010 9:35 PM)  

Looove those bracelets. Since this was posted on my grandson's birthday maybe I'll be lucky! :) Thanks for showing about your trip.

jennifer lorton (January 15, 2010 9:36 PM)  

So beautiful, I'd love to win.

Marie (January 15, 2010 10:00 PM)  

I just found your blog through the link on mayamade. cool giveaway... I love all things Indian!

Right Brained Gal (January 16, 2010 1:32 AM)  

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.

joyfulploys (January 16, 2010 9:52 AM)  

Count me in...how generous of you to do this...thanks!

Anne (January 16, 2010 7:01 PM)  

Have been following your blog for over a year...love it! Thanks for the chance to enter!

brooke (January 16, 2010 8:03 PM)  

beautiful photography

Sherri (January 17, 2010 12:07 AM)  

Lovely gifts your are giving away! Please enter me for a chance at winning. Love your blog!

Yifat –  (January 17, 2010 7:55 AM)  

SO beautiful!
First time here, found you through mayamade, so here it is for reaching your goal - good luck!

Lacey (January 17, 2010 12:01 PM)  

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!

Stacey (January 17, 2010 3:36 PM)  

Thank you for sharing your trip with us all!

Malena (January 17, 2010 8:46 PM)  

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! :)

Karen (January 17, 2010 8:48 PM)  

Lovely. I am a single mom in Virginia to 2 boys, ages 2 and 5. Many thanks!

Carol (January 18, 2010 9:31 AM)  

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

india (January 20, 2010 9:47 PM)  

oh i hope i hope...
what a spectacular and generous giveaway!
just what i need to brighten these short winter days
thank you!

Kristin –  (January 21, 2010 6:55 PM)  

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!

Melissa (January 24, 2010 10:55 PM)  

I just found your blog via Maya made. It's lovely! I hope I'm not too late for this contest.

Amanda (February 8, 2010 5:43 PM)  

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

Anonymous –  (February 13, 2010 11:27 PM)  

very nice site and giveaway. love all you do. very talented.granmahunny@yahoo.com

Janet –  (March 13, 2010 11:51 AM)  

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!

Shilpa Kamath (January 9, 2011 3:57 AM)  

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!

Shilpa Kamath (January 9, 2011 4:05 AM)  

Tweeted about this wonderful giveaway @ http://twitter.com/kamathshilpa

Vivek (January 15, 2011 4:11 AM)  

Wow, those are some great goods indeed. :)

Off to tell others. ^^

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