Friday, October 23, 2009

Giveaway: The Cottage Cheese

Happy, happy Friday lovely bloggie friends! Let's start the weekend off right, ok?
Not only do we have a super cool vintage shop being featured, the shop happens to be owned by the incredibly friendly and lovely blogger, Marsi.
This giveaway is pretty stinking amazing. The Cottage Cheese is giving the winner a CHOICE between two very different prizes.
First, we have a vintage, adjustable, peacock candelabra in a gorgeous walnut finish. You can arrange this beauty however you'd like (how amazing would this be on a dining table for the holidays???) and it even folds flat for easy storage. Details, including measurements, can be found here.
Danish Modern Bird Candelabra $35




OR...
an Argus A series camera from the 1940's! This particular one is a postwar Argus A2B and it's been tested and works wonderfully! All of the details, including lots of terms I know some you photographers will be familiar with, are located here.
Argus A2B Postwar Bakelite Camera $42



Not only is Marsi offering an amazing prize, but she's also offering a 10% discount for the duration of the giveaway to any item in the shop. Simply put "downandoutchic" in the notes to seller and she'll refund you via Paypal. Perhaps you could use some vintage knitting needles, some stinking cute pyrex mixing bowls, or a Polaroid land camera? Take advantage of the discount and get some holiday shopping done early!

How to Enter (up to 3 entries!):
1. The Cottage Cheese has a plethora of awesome vintage goods. Visit the shop and tell me what you like! You should check out her blog too; I'm an avid reader for good reason.
2. Are you a follower/reader/member of Down and Out Chic? Great! You get to enter a second comment simply saying, "I'm a reader!" Make sure to enter a SEPARATE comment or it won't count.
3. Tweet, blog, or Facebook about this giveaway and send me the link!
Links:
*Shop
*Blog
*Twitter
*Handmade shop
So what will it be: a gorgeous peacock candelbra that will add an eclectic retro vibe to any space or a functioning, one of a kind, vintage camera???
I could almost pee my skinny jeans, I'm so excited!
xo,
Christina
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109 comments:

  1. Janine / Being BrazenOctober 23, 2009 at 8:53 AM

    This is SUCH a cool giveaway !!! LOVE IT

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  2. RhianneOctober 23, 2009 at 8:55 AM

    Oh my, I love love love the vintage camera! Fantastic giveaway!

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  3. CarolannOctober 23, 2009 at 9:05 AM

    I love this vintage camera.

    And in the shop I love the old 1918 cookbook. And the Sleek Metallic Blue Train Case. I think you posting this contest will be bad for my credit card in the end!!

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  4. CarolannOctober 23, 2009 at 9:05 AM

    Ps> I am a reader.

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  5. RebekahOctober 23, 2009 at 9:12 AM

    oh my goodness! there are so many cool things in the shop. LOVE all the vintage cameras. and the soap opera book...:) made me smile. lol.

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  6. RebekahOctober 23, 2009 at 9:13 AM

    i am a reader!! gotcha on my google reader so i don't miss a post. :)

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  7. MorganOctober 23, 2009 at 9:27 AM

    Great giveaway! I collect cameras so definitely could add a vintage one to my collection!

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  8. HerschelOctober 23, 2009 at 9:34 AM

    The octopus pencil holder in the chop is hilarious and handy -- I love it!

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  9. HeatherOctober 23, 2009 at 9:43 AM

    I'm a follower!

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  10. HeatherOctober 23, 2009 at 9:44 AM

    And my pick would definitely be the vintage camera, but I also LOVE love love the green canister set. It would look so cute in my light blue kitchen!

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  11. MarilynOctober 23, 2009 at 10:28 AM

    Argh, I would really love to win this one. I love the cottage cheese! And cottage cheese. She just did this cool diy on a stool which has inspired me to finally get moving on my own (a cute drop-leaf side table picked up at an estate sale). Suffice it to say, I love everything in her shop. I just really want that candelabra.

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  12. MarilynOctober 23, 2009 at 10:28 AM

    I'm also a follower!

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  13. RhianneOctober 23, 2009 at 10:30 AM

    I posted about your giveaway!

    http://fortheeasilydistracted.blogspot.com/2009/10/things-ive-learnt-from-blogs-this-week_23.html

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  14. Casi LeighOctober 23, 2009 at 10:42 AM

    Cute! Love new vintage shops. And that camera is just luscious.

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  15. Casi LeighOctober 23, 2009 at 10:43 AM

    I follow the bog too!

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  16. Jaime @ laviejaimeOctober 23, 2009 at 10:50 AM

    Cool giveaway! I would go for the camera- my bro is a photographer and this would be a great xmas gift :)

    I am a follower!

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  17. Eartha KitschOctober 23, 2009 at 11:16 AM

    I pretty much love everything in her shop but that poodle needlepoint is my favorite!

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  18. Eartha KitschOctober 23, 2009 at 11:17 AM

    Oh, and I always check out your blog! It's great!

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  19. Moments and ImpressionsOctober 23, 2009 at 12:00 PM

    i am in love with the Metlox Poppytrail California Moblie Platter.

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  20. Moments and ImpressionsOctober 23, 2009 at 12:00 PM

    I am also a follower!

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  21. flynnOctober 23, 2009 at 12:16 PM

    ooh. i love the pheasant tumblers for thematic purposes. they makes me want to drink whiskey and smoke cigars even more than i usually do.

    it would totally be the candelabra, but both are very covetable.

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  22. flynnOctober 23, 2009 at 12:16 PM

    ... and i'm a follower.

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  23. AnonymousOctober 23, 2009 at 12:36 PM

    I'm a reader, and I love Marsi!

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  24. AnonymousOctober 23, 2009 at 12:39 PM

    My favorite Cottage Cheese item is "1960's Weepy the Wee Wee Novelty Figure in Box". Weird and adorable.

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  25. UnknownOctober 23, 2009 at 12:51 PM

    I like the little metallic green stapler.

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  26. UnknownOctober 23, 2009 at 12:52 PM

    I am a blog subscriber!

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  27. leniOctober 23, 2009 at 1:00 PM

    i love vintage everything, and i'm dying to have that camera!

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  28. leniOctober 23, 2009 at 1:07 PM

    i am a reader!

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  29. Red BootsOctober 23, 2009 at 1:18 PM

    Such a plethora of loveliness! I love love love the candelabra, but I'm also eyeing up the Orrlaskan Striped Wool Blanket in her etsy shop, as well as heaps of other things in her shop!

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  30. Red BootsOctober 23, 2009 at 1:18 PM

    Ps: I'm your newest follower!

    I'm also having a giveaway on my blog - http://www.red-boots.blogspot.com - to celebrate 100 posts!

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  31. AnonymousOctober 23, 2009 at 1:55 PM

    What do I lke? Ummm, everything! What a great shop! The camera would be amazing....
    - Danielle

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  32. AnonymousOctober 23, 2009 at 1:55 PM

    I'm also a follower so this is my second entry.
    - Danielle

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  33. TessOctober 23, 2009 at 2:04 PM

    I would love any of the retro glasses or the book "The Use of the National Forests."

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  34. TessOctober 23, 2009 at 2:04 PM

    I'm a follower!

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  35. Fifi FlowersOctober 23, 2009 at 2:36 PM

    LOVE those vintage cameras!

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  36. Jess MelearOctober 23, 2009 at 2:52 PM

    I love the Orange Plastic Lantern set, so cute! The old orange color used in so many plastics always seems to make me smile.

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  37. Jess MelearOctober 23, 2009 at 2:54 PM

    Also, I'm a follower! (When are we going to see more DIY adventures?!)

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  38. Jess MelearOctober 23, 2009 at 2:56 PM

    Also also, Tweet tweet! http://twitter.com/danger_melear

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  39. rachaelgkingOctober 23, 2009 at 3:00 PM

    "I could almost pee my skinny jeans"

    Ahahahaha! I love it!

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  40. Jeni PhotoOctober 23, 2009 at 3:48 PM

    I love the Argus LC3! after I saw that I knew what I was going to try and con people into getting me for Christmas. I recently bought an Argus C3 and it's my new best friend.

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  41. Jeni PhotoOctober 23, 2009 at 3:48 PM

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  42. Jeni PhotoOctober 23, 2009 at 3:49 PM

    Also, I'm a reader

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  43. Kitty StampedeOctober 23, 2009 at 5:29 PM

    I love the Kromex Canister set...but this store is cool...waay too many awesome choices.

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  44. JacquieOctober 23, 2009 at 5:46 PM

    Wowweee - I love the green Kromex cannister set.

    Fab prizes. I'd just love to win the bird candelabra!!!

    jrodemann@hotmail.com

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  45. JacquieOctober 23, 2009 at 5:47 PM

    I'm a follower!

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  46. off switchOctober 23, 2009 at 5:50 PM

    loving this giveaway! i would be a happy camper with any of those vintage cameras from her shop! especially this one... http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31152445

    {and if you hadn't guessed, i'd choose the camera if i were lucky enough to win!} ;)

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  47. off switchOctober 23, 2009 at 5:51 PM

    i'm a reader! ;)

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  48. drollgirlOctober 23, 2009 at 6:13 PM

    rad giveaway! the cottage cheese is FABULOUS! i bought a purse from her a while back, and i love it! she also had a lamp a while back that i could just shoot myself for not getting! bah! i wonder if it is still there. must go look NOW!!!!!

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  49. Pixel Wild ChildOctober 23, 2009 at 6:27 PM

    This shop is full of interesting things, the objects are very nicely selected and presented and some pics look like art on themselves ;O)
    I would love to win a vintage camera!!! they are cool! I also like the houswares in the shop... good luck to me... I never win anything! heheheeeeeeee
    Have a nice weekend Christina! ;O)

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  50. Pixel Wild ChildOctober 23, 2009 at 6:28 PM

    I am a follower! always! ;O))

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  51. LenoreNeverM♡reOctober 23, 2009 at 6:38 PM

    I adore Cottage Cheese blog!
    Love to click on that handsome camera...
    yes pleassse! Happy Friday Christina darrrling! ~xo*

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  52. GabbyOctober 23, 2009 at 6:38 PM

    Ooh, winning that camera would make me soooo happy! I really liked her shop...I have a 'thing' for old pyrex, so I may have to add to my collection :)

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  53. GabbyOctober 23, 2009 at 6:39 PM

    And I'm a loyal follower!

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  54. Apt. #34October 23, 2009 at 7:11 PM

    Just retweeted! http://twitter.com/apartment_34/statuses/5109536931

    Great giveaway - thanks!

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  55. Teresa @ good-graceOctober 23, 2009 at 7:15 PM

    o.... m.... G! I LOVE that wool blanket!! (Good Lord, Marsi - the things you find! I'm full of envy ... I a good way!)

    And Christina, you crack me up: "I could almost pee my skinny jeans, I'm so excited!" (and I love, your blog!)

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  56. Teresa @ good-graceOctober 23, 2009 at 7:20 PM

    I'm a follower...
    ;)

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  57. NodtoMod VintageOctober 23, 2009 at 7:25 PM

    um so yeah--- i pretty much dig her eclectic shop..all of it! i do love the harvest orange stool. would add the perfect pop of color to any drab room!

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  58. NodtoMod VintageOctober 23, 2009 at 7:26 PM

    im a reader as well! and off to twitter the giveaway!:)

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  59. AlineOctober 23, 2009 at 7:49 PM

    wow, that both items are seriously amazing!!!! I'm loving the shop!

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  60. GabbiOctober 23, 2009 at 8:42 PM

    Awesome giveaway Christina!! I love both prizes but that camera sounds incredible. I've been wanting a new camera :) The shop is packed with pretties, but I love the 1960's enamel flower embossed cookie tin from Holland. I love vintage tins!!

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  61. GracieOctober 23, 2009 at 10:40 PM

    i am loving this giveaway.
    my favourite thing has to be ever single one of those cameras, i am huge fan of cameras, especially vintage ones!
    xx

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  62. GracieOctober 23, 2009 at 10:41 PM

    i am a follower !
    xx

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  63. MeghanOctober 24, 2009 at 12:11 PM

    Amazing giveaway! After much consideration, I would go for the camera- not to say that my heart doesn't flutter for the candelabra but that camera is just too nifty!
    I'm also a fan of the sun beamy 1970'sish wall clock. too cool.
    I'm a follower!

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  64. HilaryOctober 24, 2009 at 8:37 PM

    That camera is amazing!!!

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  65. HilaryOctober 24, 2009 at 8:37 PM

    I'm a follower!

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  66. .....October 24, 2009 at 10:56 PM

    ...I'm a new follower, amazing camera!

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  67. Diana October 24, 2009 at 11:01 PM

    A working Argus? Count me in.

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  68. Diana October 24, 2009 at 11:05 PM

    I was very hesitant to tweet this. Alas,I did it for you, and that camera!

    https://twitter.com/ourcitylight/status/5138499549

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  69. sushi_noemOctober 25, 2009 at 12:19 AM

    I like the bronze gooseneck desk lamp.

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  70. sushi_noemOctober 25, 2009 at 12:19 AM

    follower

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  71. SamOctober 25, 2009 at 5:15 AM

    1950s drawing perspective book!!! Very cool shop to be sure!!

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  72. SamOctober 25, 2009 at 5:15 AM

    ...and I'm a follower!!

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  73. stephanyOctober 25, 2009 at 7:44 PM

    I am lovin that vintage polaroid!!

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  74. stephanyOctober 25, 2009 at 7:45 PM

    I'm an avid reader!!

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  75. stephanyOctober 25, 2009 at 7:47 PM

    Tweet!http://twitter.com/Stephhhanny
    gosh I hope I win, it's such a darling camera!!!

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  76. Callie GraysonOctober 26, 2009 at 8:26 AM

    i'm a stalker hmm i mean reader:)

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  77. Callie GraysonOctober 26, 2009 at 8:27 AM

    what's not to like, so many things. I added the shop as a favorite. The orange enamel tea pot, the books (love old books) the eames shell chairs. and so much more.

    Thanks for the intro of the shop, I will be by that shop a lot!!
    xx
    callie

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  78. AngieOctober 26, 2009 at 9:30 AM

    I'm a reader! Great Giveaway.

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  79. AngieOctober 26, 2009 at 9:35 AM

    There are so many things I love from their shop. I love the candelabra you are giving away, the octopus pencil holder would be a great addition to my desk at work. I have a slight (ok, serious) addiction to vintage cookbooks. Wow, thanks for highlighting this shop!

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  80. GingerOctober 26, 2009 at 10:00 AM

    Oh my goodness! I love the books, and the vintage cameras! I think I just found another favorite store . . . ;)

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  81. GingerOctober 26, 2009 at 10:00 AM

    I'm also a follower;)

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  82. Lauren WinterOctober 26, 2009 at 11:11 AM

    what an awesome shop! I love the bronze gooseneck lamp from the 40's.. but all of the cameras have got to be my favorite. the brick is the best.

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  83. Lauren WinterOctober 26, 2009 at 11:11 AM

    and I facebook'ed about this great giveaway!

    http://www.facebook.com/laurenewinter?ref=profile

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  84. Meaghan KellyOctober 26, 2009 at 11:19 AM

    holy Hannah! I had never visited this shop before and it's fantastic! I'm having trouble picking a favourite, but based on my current mood I'd have to say the best item is the heavy duty Orrlaskan striped Wool Blanket!! It looks like just about the coziest blanket there is!

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  85. Meaghan KellyOctober 26, 2009 at 11:19 AM

    I am officially a reader of the Cottage Cheese!

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  86. Meaghan KellyOctober 26, 2009 at 11:20 AM

    oops, I am officially also a reader of Down and Out Chic!

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  87. Meaghan KellyOctober 26, 2009 at 11:21 AM

    and I tweeted about this awesome giveaway!!!! http://twitter.com/lefthandendevor

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  88. minishoes1October 26, 2009 at 2:44 PM

    I love It's a Picnic 1960's cookbook. This is my kind of shop! It was fun looking at all the items and Great giveaway!. Thanks! jacquecurl1@gmail.com

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  89. minishoes1October 26, 2009 at 2:45 PM

    I am a reader. jacquecurl1@gmail.com

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  90. animegirlie at gmailOctober 26, 2009 at 3:35 PM

    oh my - I would love any of those cameras she has in her shop!!

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  91. PuggleTroubleOctober 26, 2009 at 5:18 PM

    I'm a reader!!

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  92. PuggleTroubleOctober 26, 2009 at 5:21 PM

    I love sooo much of the stuff, but especially the Gilded Pagoda Stacking 3- Jar Set!! Love it!

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  93. AnonymousOctober 26, 2009 at 7:39 PM

    what an awesome giveaway...i love marsi's happy yellow mushroom mug, its so cute. hehe.

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  94. UnknownOctober 26, 2009 at 9:07 PM

    Oh my gosh! The Brass Roller Skate BTS Belt Buckle is the best buckle ever!!! So awesome!

    lcintocable{a}gmail{d}com

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  95. UnknownOctober 26, 2009 at 9:07 PM

    I'm a reader!

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  96. UnknownOctober 26, 2009 at 9:09 PM

    Posted on sidebar here:

    http://tvandbookaddict.blogspot

    Oh gosh I love photography and winning that camera would make my year!

    Thanks for the chance :)

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  97. vanessa porterOctober 26, 2009 at 11:49 PM

    Ahh! That camera is wonderful!

    And from their shop I LOVE the Argus LC3 Camera with Case (aka The Brick)

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  98. Hayley BrittOctober 26, 2009 at 11:52 PM

    I love the 1960's Enamel Flower Embossed Cookie Tin from Holland. I have the same tin in Navy. My daughter is using it for her treasures.

    Hayley Britt

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  99. Hayley BrittOctober 26, 2009 at 11:54 PM

    "I'm a reader!"

    Hayley Britt

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  100. UnknownOctober 27, 2009 at 6:09 AM

    i think the coolest thing has to be the '70s home decor book.
    if it's still available when i get paid on friday i'm buying it!

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  101. UnknownOctober 27, 2009 at 6:11 AM

    ...& you have a rad blog, btw.

    i'm a reader now...

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  102. jdavissquaredOctober 27, 2009 at 10:08 AM

    I love this:

    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30650891#at

    I actually marked it last week as a favorite!

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  103. jdavissquaredOctober 27, 2009 at 10:08 AM

    I'm a reader!

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  104. UnknownOctober 27, 2009 at 10:38 AM

    I love the Polaroid Land Camera 80A!!!

    shrimpsaladcircus{at}gmail{dot}com

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  105. BreeOctober 27, 2009 at 1:06 PM

    I love it all, but the cameras are my fave!

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  106. Islandia LaneOctober 27, 2009 at 1:18 PM

    I'm a reader ;-) and absolutly love the camera! And I love in her etsy shop that she has even more cameras to choose from. I'm always searhcing for vintage cameras at flea markets but so nervous they won't work - nice to have her word that is does! awesome giveaway!!

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  107. Little Gray PixelOctober 27, 2009 at 2:32 PM

    Marsi has such impeccable taste. I love her blog and store, my favorites being the cameras she finds (I collect them).

    littlegraypixel (at) yahoo.com

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  108. Digital MisfitOctober 27, 2009 at 10:18 PM

    LOVE that peacock!

    Cottage Cheese has some of the coolest vintage on Etsy. The midcentury brass united clock with maple leaves is awesome.

    heidig@gmail.com

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  109. Digital MisfitOctober 27, 2009 at 10:18 PM

    Im a follower!

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