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Site Spotlight: Novica + $75 Gift Certificate Giveaway

In association with National Geographic, ecommerce site Novica provides a platform for artisans around the globe to sell their artwork and wares. There’s sterling silver jewelry with druzy gems from Brazil and turquoise from Mexico, African masks and handwoven baskets, batik scarves and pillows from India, rugs from the Andes Mountains, Mayan hammocks, Balinese coconut carvings, Thai ceramics, and other home furnishings, fashions and accessories with an ethnic flavor. Novica gave me a $75 gift certificate to pass on to one of you. If you win, consider using it for a unique gift for your mom, seeing how Mother’s Day is not far off.

ENTER TO WIN $75 GIFT CERTIFICATE TO NOVICA: Leave a comment on this post noting in which country you’d most like to shop. And if you could “like” StyleCarrot on Facebook, that’d be cool too (though not required to enter.) Deadline to enter is Monday, April 8 at midnight ET.

S H O P P I N G

1 ‘White-Eyed Lotus’ pearl flower earrings by Nyoman Rena, $24.49

2 ‘Night Thunder’ beaded basket by Wayan Sukerni, $59.99

3 ‘Blue Jasmine’ silk batik scarf by Yuni Kristina, $36.95

4 ‘Surya the Sun’ Madhubani painting journal, $27.95

5 ‘Blossom’ sterling silver + garnet pen by Dewi Putera, $89.95

6 ‘Elephant Pride’ gold-plated ring by Jantana, $67.99

7 ‘Modern Mexican Jade’ ceramic lamp by Ismael Rodriguez, $119.99

8 ‘Conquistador’ bronze sculpture by Goga, $907.95

9 ‘Dazzling Rio’ buriti palm tote by Carlos Paiva, $72.99

10 ‘Pacific Night’ Andes wool rug, $399.95

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ARTmonday: 12 Pieces at the Affordable Art Fair

Sorry for the super late posting today. Ok, tonight. I spent the weekend spring cleaning. Kinda achy now; was a workout. More importantly, the Affordable Art Fair is in New York City this week, from Wednesday, April 3 to Sunday, April 7 at the Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West 18th Street.

The Affordable Art Fair launched in London back in 1999, a few years after founder Will Ramsay opened and found success with his gallery Will’s Art Warehouse which offered work from unknown and emerging artists priced at $100to $5,000. The gallery is still around, and the Fair now takes place in 12 cities around the world. He also founded the contemporary art hub PULSE, held annually in New York and Miami; co-founded Art Hong Kong and is a co-shareholder of Art India. I think he has my dream job.

I was hoping to go the NYC this weekend, though that’s seeming unlikely. Here’s a preview of what’s for sale. If anyone attends, I’d love to see pics, especially of purchases!

Tony Moriello “Diamonds”
Arterior • Bromont, Canada

Duncan Johnson “Riveredge”
Edgewater Gallery • Middlebury, VT

Richard Silver “Hawaiian Beach”
Artstar • NYC

Robert Clarke “Coffee”
Rebecca Hossack Gallery • NYC

Janet Sherman “Color Block”
Contemporary Art Source • Olympia, Washington

Constance Old “Shades of Clear”
Julio Valdez Studio • NYC

Miran Kim “Time Travel”
Art Company Misoolsidae • Seoul

Laurie de Camillis
Canadian Art Collective • Toronto

Petr Weigl “New Beginning”
Blue Tomato Gallery • London

Gian Paul Lozza “Wolf”
Luster • NYC

Nataly Goubet “Pause Cigarette”
Galerie Olivia Ganancia • Paris

Xavi Carbonell “Unititled”
Art Angler • NYC

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Foodie Friday: Puritan & Company

Puritain & Company is a farm-t0-table Inman Square restaurant created by chef/owner Will Gilson, who actually grew up on a local farm. My husband and I went with friends earlier this winter, and liked it a lot—the food and the atmosphere. Unlike some other dining establishments of late, the menu, while on trend, is absolutely accessible. The food was inventive but not the least bit weird, and all of it was delicious. Between us we had a couple of different salads (the mesclun was way too salty though), raw oysters, grilled oysters (gorgeous), clam chowder (delicious and superbly presented—the creamy soup is poured over a row of clams at the table), pork belly, and more. We would definitely go again. And just might. We have friends in the neighborhood with whom we’re due for a date.

Site Spotlight: Dsigndot

Dsigndot, which launched in early January, sells limited edition furniture, home accessories, fashion, and jewelry by emerging and established artists and designers from across the globe. The founding partners, Swati Sharma and Kevin McClellan, who are architects and designers themselves, were motivated by the desire to offer objects not found anywhere else. They also hope to encourage artists and designer to experiment with new materials and push boundaries. Here are nine pieces I like:

S H O P P I N G

1 Alignment Wall piece by Laurie Brainerd, £1,320

2 Mini Bloom Earrings by Nervous System, £20

3 Amphora Vase by Philipp Aduatz, price upon commission

4 Buttons Cuff Links by Alidra Alic, £350

5 Faceture Vase by Phil Cuttance, £375

6 Dressed Stool by Soojin Kang, £250

7 Simple Line Chair 01 by Anne Frobeen, £1,800

8 Four Leaf Clover Felt Cushion by Mia Cullin, £100

9 Winnie by Tanja S London, £1,650

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