tuesday feature and giveaway! // proud mary (giveaway closed)

posted on: September 21, 2010

as a big time fair trade advocate i was drawn to proud mary and their gorgeous and modern designs!!! you may have seen a sneak peek a couple of fridays ago. proud mary has such a good thing going on! all of their patterned goods are hand crafted and made in a socially and ecologically friendly manner. their mission is to establish healthy relationships with artisan cooperatives in developing nations. the artisans who create the beautiful textiles and accessories are paid fair livable wage--enabling them to support their family, educate their children, and build a strong surrounding community. proud mary is currently working in south africa and guatemala! their beautiful textiles and hand crafted goods can be seen here. you can also read more about proud mary's mission and artisans on their site!


PROUD MARY
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GIVEAWAY!


harper, the founder of proud mary is kindly offering one i art u reader a gorgeous clutch in either the mojave or quill print--my two favorites!! (i'm jealous of the winner already!) at a $60 value--you don't want to miss out! check out proud mary and then come back here and leave a comment. ends monday september 27, 11:59 PST. good luck! giveaway is closed! thanks for playing!
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75 comments:

  1. Sandy a la ModeSeptember 21, 2010 at 7:01 PM

    totally loving that mojave pattern! great giveaway j! *crossing fingers* :)

    sandyalamode(at)gmail(dot)com

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  2. Kendra SueSeptember 21, 2010 at 7:20 PM

    oh, pick me, pick me.

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  3. SarahSeptember 21, 2010 at 7:21 PM

    Beautiful! I'd be proud to have a proud mary clutch.

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  4. AllisonSeptember 21, 2010 at 7:24 PM

    I can't miss out on this one! That Mojave pattern brings joy to my eyes!

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  5. AmandaSeptember 21, 2010 at 7:26 PM

    o wow those are so cute and they're fairtrade!

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  6. ilene @ muchloveillySeptember 21, 2010 at 7:33 PM

    pls pick me!!! im in love with the clutch!!! such an adorable shop!!!

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  7. JoanneSeptember 21, 2010 at 8:28 PM

    Wow! These are super cute! I love the patterns.

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  8. Sally Loo's CafeSeptember 21, 2010 at 9:37 PM

    oooh shoot! I'm in love!

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  9. tawny.September 21, 2010 at 9:49 PM

    beautiful products AND they're fair trade?
    i'm in love!

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  10. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2010 at 10:35 PM

    I love the quill pattern!

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  11. connie lyuSeptember 21, 2010 at 11:50 PM

    dude YOU are off the hook. and those clutches are so so cute. :)

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  12. ashleySeptember 22, 2010 at 12:28 AM

    beautiful work!! i'm astonished. and you KNOW i love me some guatemalan goods!

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  13. oh,henry!September 22, 2010 at 3:23 AM

    oh, hello!!! i think i'd buy pretty much everything of diamante - i love that small print and that quill clutch too! oh - love, love, love!

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  14. Anna @ IHODSeptember 22, 2010 at 5:54 AM

    What a fun giveaway Jennifer!
    Proud Mary's prints are gorgeous! Love alll the pillows.
    This clutch is fabulous!
    Count me in!
    Anna

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  15. LaurenSeptember 22, 2010 at 6:54 AM

    Oh my goodness, I don't even know where to start! So in no particular order:
    -You live in Charleston! There isn't a day that goes by that I don't kick myself for moving from there in 2005. Living near Colonial Lake and walking everywhere downtown was THE LIFE!
    -I can hardly pick which collection I like better: South Africa with the wonderful potato prints or Guatemala with the exquisite woven textiles. They are so beautiful! I would love to use them all!..I am leaning towards Quill as my favorite pattern.
    -Not only are you giving women in South Africa and Guatemala fair trade opportunities (amazing), but you are also employing locally in South Carolina (brilliant).
    -"Ethnic Modern"- You, your designs, and your business model are such an inspiration!

    Thanks for sharing Jennifer!

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  16. JingleSeptember 22, 2010 at 8:37 AM

    She has SUCH cute stuff! Thanks for sharing her site with us!!! I love these clutches!

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  17. Moore PhotographySeptember 22, 2010 at 8:47 AM

    Those are sooo cute!!! I love everything!

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  18. MaleesaSeptember 22, 2010 at 10:28 AM

    Those textiles are amazing! And the website is so clean.

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  19. tessSeptember 22, 2010 at 10:44 AM

    Great giveaway, the mojave print is fabulous. My fingers are crossed!

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  20. cabin + cubSeptember 22, 2010 at 11:14 AM

    ooooh.. great giveaway! love her bags... they are so cute! ;)

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  21. beccaSeptember 22, 2010 at 11:26 AM

    How perfect are these fabrics!
    Good job. I love what you chose.
    Thank you, Jen!

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  22. Kimia KlineSeptember 22, 2010 at 11:38 AM

    clutch looks amaaazeing. plus my birthday is coming up--dear gods of luck--pick me :)

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  23. Oh, My DarlingSeptember 22, 2010 at 11:41 AM

    Wow, I love the Mojave pattern so very much!!! What an awesome giveaway from a great shop! omydarlingblog(at)gmail(dot)com

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  24. anabellaSeptember 22, 2010 at 1:22 PM

    beautiful artwork! i must have that clutch in quill.

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  25. katie hansonSeptember 22, 2010 at 3:05 PM

    what an awesome shop and company! i'm digging the el sol pillow - yellow just makes me happy! :)

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  26. You Are My FaveSeptember 22, 2010 at 3:24 PM

    Wow, I love her use of pattern. Triangles are a recent obsession.

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  27. Holly KnitlightlySeptember 22, 2010 at 5:13 PM

    Aw, what gorgeous stuff! And what a great giveaway! :)

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  28. Rachel Lee B.September 22, 2010 at 6:05 PM

    That Quill clutch is delightful! Fingers crossed...

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  29. BeckySeptember 22, 2010 at 7:15 PM

    This would be amazing!

    squirrelgonutz [at] yahoo [dot] com

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  30. RMT ellenSeptember 22, 2010 at 11:11 PM

    wow...their things are so lovely! hope i win!

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  31. Jodi FayeSeptember 23, 2010 at 8:14 PM

    So cool! I love the DIAMANTE TOTE :)
    joditrinklein@gmail.com

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  32. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 8:32 PM

    Quill!!!!!!!

    katrinawins1@gmail.com

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  33. Randi MSeptember 23, 2010 at 9:05 PM

    Her patterns are pretty, pretty! :)

    Randi
    randi.wedekind at gmail.com

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  34. mirrSeptember 23, 2010 at 10:14 PM

    Checked her site and I love the Mamba pillows.
    smerkow(at)gmail(dot)com

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  35. lizSeptember 23, 2010 at 11:08 PM

    So cute and excited with the giveaway :)

    Good luck for me and everyone :)

    Anw, i also have giveaway, it is F21 statement ring.
    Have time, or want to try your luck? Join it. Cause merrier is more fun.

    liz_crowny(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  36. ChrystalSeptember 23, 2010 at 11:16 PM

    They have some beautiful products. I love the quill pattern.

    chrystaljns (at) gmail (dotcom)

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  37. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2010 at 1:54 AM

    Oh wow it's so hard to pick between the two!
    They're both lovely, but I think i'd go with the Mojave!!
    fingers crossed!
    starry_skies(at)live(dot)com(dot)au

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  38. AinoSeptember 24, 2010 at 3:09 AM

    I love everything especially the south africa graphic fabrics. I find it incredible they have been made using potatoes!

    erica(dot)terranova(at)gmail(dot)com

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  39. MirtheSeptember 24, 2010 at 4:02 AM

    Woowwww, i'd love to win!
    xxmirth@live.nl

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  40. GraceSeptember 24, 2010 at 4:50 AM

    Wow these are amazing! I love the Mojave
    gsyed1120 at gmail dot com

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  41. KatSeptember 24, 2010 at 6:28 AM

    The Mojave is indeed pretty, and so is the raya tote in their shop!

    katch05 at gmail dot com

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  42. JennySeptember 24, 2010 at 7:47 AM

    Wow I loved everything in her shop! Fingers crossed!!

    jennyapalmer at gmail dot com

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  43. satvikaSeptember 24, 2010 at 8:46 AM

    love the mojave pattern... all bags are pretty interesting..

    hope it picks me !!

    satvikam at hotmail dot com

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  44. AmapantherSeptember 24, 2010 at 10:08 AM

    They have such nice things! Thank you for the giveaway, I will be sure to post it on my blog.

    escuishi(at)hotmail(dot)com

    http://hello-my-little-world.blogspot.com/

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  45. Cat G.September 24, 2010 at 10:17 AM

    Oh my gosh, I love the Quill! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  46. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2010 at 12:36 PM

    love the quill pattern

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  47. susieSeptember 24, 2010 at 12:40 PM

    really love the quill one. swiener1[at]tampabay.rr.com

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  48. Artistic MadreSeptember 24, 2010 at 12:40 PM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE! Pick me! aaryn_lee[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  49. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2010 at 1:16 PM

    I love these collections! And potato prints--who'd have guessed?

    Thanks for the chance to win!

    --Liza

    ejm6x (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  50. natwhatSeptember 24, 2010 at 1:30 PM

    OOOOH I loooove the quill one!!!! What a great giveaway! :)

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  51. Julie O.September 24, 2010 at 3:16 PM

    Those are so beautiful! I love the Mojave pattern.

    magicpastrysuperhero(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  52. lilDdownunderSeptember 24, 2010 at 3:19 PM

    Love the quill print! I would love to have it on cocktail and dinner napkins, the print is so bright and lively!

    dlogston(at)gmail(dot)com

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  53. jhitomiSeptember 24, 2010 at 3:57 PM

    I love the Mojave print. These clutches are great. jhbalvin at gmail dot com

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  54. VejitayreunSeptember 24, 2010 at 4:10 PM

    I adore this print!

    http://proudmary.org/shop/cat_view.php?cat=52&sub=63

    teapotofkarma@googlemail.com

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  55. Sophia MSeptember 24, 2010 at 4:42 PM

    I like the mojave clutch.

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  56. very marriedSeptember 24, 2010 at 5:07 PM

    ms(dot)verymarried(at)gmail(dot)com

    quill is so cool!

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  57. KimberleyKaeSeptember 24, 2010 at 5:25 PM

    These are fabulous, i love the quill!

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  58. SarahSeptember 24, 2010 at 5:35 PM

    Love the quill fabric!
    sarahmarietownsend(at)gmail(dot)com

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  59. DianaSeptember 24, 2010 at 7:52 PM

    wow so gorgeous..would love to win this..

    beautiful

    dcoa15 at hotmail dot com

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  60. elaineSeptember 24, 2010 at 8:03 PM

    I love the Quill Clutch-unique looking pattern.

    Elaine R
    emrosser@shaw.ca

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  61. AdriSeptember 24, 2010 at 11:24 PM

    Those are beautiful! Thanks for the giveaway!

    adri_pc(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  62. SusieSeptember 24, 2010 at 11:55 PM

    That quill clutch is incredible! susieconnolly [at] gmail [dot] com

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  63. DaniSeptember 25, 2010 at 9:07 AM

    I love the quill!!

    Dani L ~ danilaw @ gmail.com

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  64. KristenSeptember 25, 2010 at 11:13 AM

    I like the Quill print.

    couponboss at gmail dot com

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  65. misscaseyleeSeptember 25, 2010 at 3:06 PM

    i looooove everything they have on their site! i really love the quill print! :)

    misscasey(at)woh(dot)rr(dot)com

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  66. Mrs. HollandSeptember 25, 2010 at 4:31 PM

    love it!
    fun, hip, AND fair trade?
    I'll take it!

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  67. Megan:September 25, 2010 at 6:12 PM

    Love the back story to how Proud Mary came to be...great designs. Thanks so much for the wonderful opportunity!

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  68. HollinSeptember 26, 2010 at 10:29 AM

    oh gosh.. The Quill is amazing! Thanks for bringing this to my attention!

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  69. Sara DowntonSeptember 26, 2010 at 11:42 AM

    ah totally loving these! the colors in the mojave one are amazing

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  70. SamanthaSeptember 26, 2010 at 3:40 PM

    I love the Mojave clutch!
    sammybigtoesure@gmail.com

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  71. VittoriaSeptember 26, 2010 at 8:05 PM

    what a lovely company! i love the Mamba print, especially on the pillows!

    thanks for this!

    DolphinV27@aol.com

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  72. JennSeptember 27, 2010 at 12:33 PM

    loving the quill pattern. the pillows on her site are gorgeous.

    Jenn
    http://bluebutterflyvintage.blogspot.com/
    bluebutterflyvintage [at] yahoo [dot] com

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  73. BrittneySeptember 27, 2010 at 7:18 PM

    LOVE IT!!!

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  74. simplyvonneSeptember 28, 2010 at 6:40 AM

    is it weird that I dont remember if I already left a comment about this giveaway in your blog..in case I havent..lol I checked out their site and I love love the blue pattern.

    simplyvonne @ gmail.com

    have an awesome week!

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  75. K. FoxxSeptember 28, 2010 at 11:30 AM

    That quill pattern is totally rocking it!

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