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#NOVICA Review and $35 GC Giveaway! Ends 12/16/16

Did you grow up with a subscription to National Geographic? Did you eagerly watch the TV specials? Do you subscribe to NatGeo on Cable?

I did and I do now!

I discovered NOVICA just a few years ago.  Novica is a global market place in associated with National Geographic. It's endeavor is to Empower. Connect. Preserve. 


That they most certainly do! The artisans supported by Novica come from many different regions of the world: The Andes, Bali, Java, India, Mexico, Thailand, West Africa, and Central America.

The items created by these artisans are amazing. From Jewelry to Fashion to Sculpture and more, every piece is crafted with love and skill.

I was blessed to receive this stunningly beautiful Cultured Pearl and Amethyst Necklace with Cross Pendant handmade from India. It retails for $43.19
Five radiant pearls adorn this amethyst cross pendant designed by Neeru Goel.

An artist story card comes with the pendant, so you will know the real person behind the item that you purchased. You may even follow that artist through your Novica account!

Hi! My name is Neeru Goel and I was born on September 19, 1960. I spent most of my childhood in Kolkata, a metropolis in West Bengal. Collecting jewelry and gemstones has been my passion ever since childhood. I have been greatly inspired by my grandmother who used to look into each and every detail, from how jewelry is made to what had been used to make the jewelry. I remember when I was just a child, my grandmother used to watch nomads walking on the roads and admire them for wearing huge and fancy jewelry. 
I recently started designing sculptures in silver with Meenakari art. This was suggested by a friend, who by looking at my designing skills thought I could also make a mark in sculpting. I am overwhelmed at this new experience, and I am looking forward to continuing on this new artistic path. 


Novica offers so many options for buy personal and gift items: unique corporate gifts, Decor Accessories, and more.

I am saving up for a birthstone ring for myself.  Are these Opal Rings not amazing? This one is my favourite:

You already know that I'm addicted to Bangles and Bracelets and there are so many beautiful choices. Like chips, you MUST buy more than one!

Now, my second addiction is Handbags. This leather bag just calls for me to bring it home.  It is hand-tooled Mexican leather!

There is something for everyone at Novica.  You rest assured that the money you spend will help the artisans and craftsmen who design and create these awesome pieces of art.

You may connect with NOVICA on their website and Social Media pages:
Facebook, Pinterest,  Google+,  Instagram, and @NOVICA on Twitter!

The wonderful folks at Novica have generously offered one of my readers the chance to win a $35 Gift Code of their own!

Just follow the instructions below for your chance to enter and win! Remember, the more options that you enter, the better your chances!

Open to USA, 18+.  Gift Code will be delivered by email.

DISCLOSURE: I received a Gift Certificate to facilitate this review. I received no other compensation. The opinions expressed herein are my own and based on my own use of and experience with the item.

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Fresh Produce Clothes -- A Review!

Ya'll know I'm a Plus-size gal.

Clothes for me are hard-to-find. Okay... let me be honest, Beautiful clothes are hard-to-find! Too many are just... stinky ... not as pretty as I would like.

It was with great delight (and much relief) that I found Fresh Produce Clothes! Oh, they don't sell just Plus-Sizes, no indeed! They offer Women's Regular and Kids sizes, too!

Fresh Produce offers a great selection of sizes, styles, colours... and don't forget the accessories: Jewelry, Scarves, Bags, and more!

Style, fashion, price... those things play a large role when choosing clothing.  However, when women are truly honest, we know that comfort trumps all.  That's where Fresh Produce makes it's greatest statement.  Their clothes combine stylish design, comfort, and affordable prices!  That can't be beat, friends!

I was blessed to receive the Vintage Slub Drape T in the sweetest Periwinkle. I look good in it, too!   One of things I was told when I received this top was that it would 'change' subtly when laundered.  I thought that a bit odd... bit guess what? It DID!  It launders beautifully and slight variations appear.  It's subtle... you may be the only one to notice.  The colour just seems to dance in the light and it makes me smile every time I wear it.

I've already decided to purchase this same top in other colours.  It's so soft, slinky... I feel sexy in this top! :)

I've found some absolutely gorgeous outfits in their Women's Resort Wear Line.

This particularly strikes my fancy: The Zen Pullover, I especially love the Medium Sky Blue (not shown here.)

In the Accessories Department, I've fallen in love with this oh-so-pretty charming Palm Tree Charm Necklace! I grew up on Tybee Island and had a dozen or so palms in my yard!

You'll spend hours browsing the Fresh Produce on-line catalog and enjoying every minute of it! I do! :D

You can connect with Fresh Produce at their website, At their Blog (where you can also sign up for Fresh Produce emails), on Facebook, on Twitter, @freshproducenow, YouTube Channel and on their Pinterest Boards.

DISCLOSURE:  I received a product in order to facilitate this review.  I received no monetary compensation nor was I under any obligation to provide a positive review.  All opinions expressed in herein are my own and based on my own use of and experience with this item.