This week we’ve partnered with Novica, an online fair-trade marketplace that works with artisans in developing nations to bring handmade, quality products to consumers. As part of the National Geographic family, Novica has helped over 50,000 people in developing countries by not only selling their wares at real world prices, but also giving them special recognition on the website.
Novica has selected the beautiful “Verdant Volcano” hand-blown vase for this week’s giveaway. This vase was hand blown by Murano artisans in Brazil. Murano is a type of glass blowing that was brought to South America via Italian immigrants.
To win this beautiful vase, just answer this week’s question before 12/11c, Monday, September 6. Be sure to include a valid email address so we can contact you.
This week’s question: If you could decorate your home in the style of one country what would it be?
I love the vase! The country I would decorate my home in the style of is Italy
Love, Love, LOVE Maui! Can't beat a home that is tropically decorated. So relaxing
I love the lines of swedish designs. And I don't just mean IKEA, but I do love that store:)
I like a design style from Italy because it's such a happy, sunny style that reminds me of being with friends and family.
i would love to have netherlands design, cute eclectic furnishings with bright colors with a dutch countryside feel
I would choose to decorate my home in a Moroccan theme. My wife and I haven't spent much time away from home but the one time we did it was at a resort with a Moroccan theme that we fell in love with. Considering we spend so much time at home why not have a place that reminds us of great memories with room for new ones?
I love the European Style. Especially I love France.
The Hawaiian Island culture of the USA! I love the casual outdoor style, the cool, relaxing colors of the ocean, and the feeling of family…and of course, take your shoes off :–)
If I could decorate my home in the style of one country it would be Italy. My husband and I went to Italy for our honeymoon and absolutely loved it! The ceilings in Rome are so beautiful and colorful. Think about decor that reflects Tuscany, Venice, and the Amalfi coast…ahh…that's AMORE!
Beautiful vase! It would be a great piece to design your room around! I would pick Italy!
Is shabby chic American or French?
I really haven't been outside of the USA, just some quick trips to several Mexican border towns. But I like minimalistic design and from what I've seen from Japan (love the web) I love, so I would go with Japan.
I would have to pick some place tropical, like Tahiti.
I would design my house in the flavor of 18th Century Venice. I love the color gradation of the vase. It reminds me of Rainbow-stone.
I would go with Indian style as I like bright interiors and being an Indian I am very much used to that style.
I think this vase would look great in a Morocco style home . my answer is Morocco
France. Parisian style. Yeah!!!
Italy!
Beautiful piece of art!! I believe I would have to choose the modern styles of Italy.
Easy! Romania! Romania exudes rustic, old fashioned and medieval styles that i love. I have visited Romania and fell in love with the centuries old buildings, and the simplistic way of life. If i could have it my way, my entire home would be furnished like a farmhouse with religious icons hanging on the walls and an edge of transylvanian spookiness outside my door.
I would design my house after the wonderful, blessed USA! I love my county! Thank you for giving away these gifts each week! That is a very nice thing to do!
Spain, with lots of colorful tile.
Britain – classic antiques!
Since I'm in love with Arts & Crafts, it would have to be the good old USA! The vase would fit right in.
The country I would choose is Portugal. Their style of design is so colorful that one can not help but be happy.
To style my home I would choose Greece because of its natural beauty, antique, and vintage style. It would sophisticate my home with a combination of art, style, and earth tones.
I would design my home in the style of The United States of America. The United States is not only the greatest country in the world, but we also have the most original designing talent to be found anywhere. The eclectic mix of citizens gives The United States a wonderful tapestry of design influences!
Monaco, for one of the smallest countries in the world, it packs a large country punch.The French Riviera, the Mediterranean coast, Monte Carlo casinos, and Princess Grace, no lack of inspiration either
Right at the moment I am parial to Brazil. Love to win.
USA – a melting pot
I'd love to do an Iberian Peninusula sort of space in my house.
I guess like a good many people I'd choose Italian, a lovely blend of rustic and modern.
I love the vase! I would pick Japan because I like the simple lines of Asian inspired furniture.
Japan
I would design my home after the simple and captivating designs and warmths of Denmark, my families' root country. Never has there been a better, nor more over looked country, for design and inspiration.
I would decorate my home in the style of France.
I was always a Chihuly fan, but this vase really speaks to me in its simplicity. I would decorate my home Tuscan-style.
This vase is truly beautiful! My pick is Italy.
Brazil!
I would decorate like I was in Greece; light airy feeling with linens and bright colors.
I traveled to Poland14 years ago and fell in love with the beautiful handblown glass. Because this vase reminds me of my time there, I would decorate in the Polish style.
I would love to decorate my house in an Irish design. I would use dark woods, greens & golds. Maybe a Guinness sign hanging up on the wall.
Japan, no doubt. I would have rice paper doors, a Bonzai tree, and some paper lanterns just to name a few things.
Italy
I would definitely decorate in Moroccan style. I love the glass, the tiles, and rugs. So beautiful.
that is gorgeous. i would pick old world Italian country.
Beautiful Murano vase! I would decorate my home in French Country.
This vase is beautiful! I would love to go tropical with my decor. Bali in Texas!
This is a gorgeous vase. If I could redesign my home I would choose British Caribbean. I love the rattan and wicker mixed with the dark rich furniture pieces.
America! I would decorate my home in the style of the Northwest American Indians. They use natural textures, rock formations, sweeping linear designs and dramatic contrasting shades of black and white accented with vibrant reds, turquise and blues. I would incorporate beautiful handwoven woven rugs on hardwood floors, tall spacious glass windows with breath taking views of nature.