LACKLUSTER CO.

Flea market season is here, and I started a new vintage shop, Lackluster Co., in its honor!

1. Rand McNally Globe, $22
2. One Way Sign, $46
3. Industrial Silver Lamp, $68
4. Trusite Minicam, $18
5. Wire Magazine Rack, $18
6. Wooden Bowls, $22

shop update: faceted pyramid necklace

New necklace added to the shop!

(OF)MATTER GIVEAWAY: PERPETUAL NECKLACE

I've decided to do my first giveaway for (of)matter! Up for grabs is a "perpetual" necklace -- an upcycled necklace made from the numbers of disassembled vintage flip clocks. The winner will get to choose their own custom number, 1-12 (am or pm) or 00-59. The numbers are carried by an 18" gunmetal or black metal chain (the winner's choice!).

How to enter:

• Become a follower of this blog.

• Visit (of)matter and comment on this post with your favorite item, name, and email (so I can contact you!)

Earn extra entries (up to 10 extra entries total):

• Earn 2 extra entries if you blog about my shop or this giveaway!

• Follow @bcoller and retweet (or copy and paste) the following: RT @bcoller win a perpetual necklace from (of)matter! http://bit.ly/arCGrd #etsy #giveaway

• Heart my shop!

• Promote this giveaway on Facebook, Etsy, Myspace, etc -- each link back will earn you an extra entry!

• Earn 5 extra entries if an item is purchased from (of)matter.

Please make sure to comment to let me know if you're a follower and where you have promoted, etc, along with the links! The contest is worldwide and I will cover the shipping costs. Contest ends March 15th. Winner will be chosen at random and emailed on this date. If the winner does not respond within two days, a new winner will be chosen!

Good luck!

ETSY UPDATE: RAILROAD NECKLACES

Newly added to the shop: upcycled necklaces featuring vintage seat numbers from a deluxe car on the New York railroad. Numbers 1-80 available!

Etsy Treasury: Visible Aura

My newest treasury from Etsy -- lots of soft greens, yellows, and browns.

ETSY UPDATE: vintage goods

Added some vintage anatomical prints to the shop. Check it out!

Etsy Update: Perpetual Necklace

Added this perpetual necklace to my Etsy shop. Plenty more to come!

Giveaway @ Nest Blossoms

Check out Samantha's awesome design blog, Nest Blossoms, and enter in a chance to win a beautiful sterling silver leaf ring. You can see more of her beautiful work in her Etsy shop, MissesBird!

Etsy Finds: Berets by Softspoken

1. Bubble Beret in Sunshine, $18
2. Windowpane Beret in Grass, $18
3. Black and White Slouchy Cotton Beret, $20
4. Pineapple Beret in Candy Apple, $25

Fall is approaching, and that means tons of layering, scarves, berets! When I was searching Etsy for the perfect crocheted beret, I stumbled into Softspoken, a wonderful shop full of handmade and vintage goodies. Above are a few of my favorites!