Giveaway: Three Westervin Original Necklaces

GIVEAWAY TIMEZ!!! I’m giving away THREE (count ‘em) necklaces made by my own little hands! Why? Well…. responses to our Reader Survey aren’t coming in quite as quickly as we’d like, so we thought we’d give you some incentive.

What you’ll win:

One of the three necklaces above. You pick your favorite!

Please note: the winning necklaces will be made-to-order, so to speak, so they may differ slightly from those pictured above.

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Giveaway: Candleholders from She Sits By The Seashore

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Well kiddos, Westervin is one year older, and we’re all one week closer to Christmas. We thought this the perfect time to offer another one of our famed (I exaggerate) giveaways! And thanks to the generosity of two long-time readers, Mandy and her son BJ, we can offer you a chance to win the cutesy set of vintage brass deer candleholders (say that thee times fast) that you see before you! Read our interview with Mandy and BJ below, then leave a comment to enter the giveaway.

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Giveaway: Bluebird Earrings from tothemetal

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“Exciting” doesn’t begin to describe this post.  After a five-week dry spell, our famed Westervin giveaways (famed only in my mind, probably) are back in action.  I won’t fawn too much over these sterling silver and titanium “Blue Bird Oval Hoop” earrings from tothemetal, because you can see for yourself how well-crafted and downright darling they are.  But I simply must insist you read the interview with Marina, who is donating these endearing earrings.  She lives in Greece and has talent oozing out of her fingertips!  I for one couldn’t wait to read about her inspirations and the backdrop of jewelry studio.

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Giveaway: Star Mobile from theStarcraft

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Once upon a time, in a galaxy far, far away, there lived a little mobile of paper stars named Vela.  Vela was a bright and chipper mobile, and was very proud of her cascading, cotton-candy-colored stars.  She would often float happily through her neighborhood, giggling and saying hello to all the other star mobiles.  But one day, while bouncing along, she was passed by an interesting bit of space debris — a National Geographic magazine!  She quickly and joyously flipped through the July 2006 issue, devouring each page, every image of the land far, far away known as Earth, with irrepressible curiosity.  After flipping the last page, Vela’s usually sunny demeanor quickly faded.  She gazed at the empty galaxy around her, and wished desperately to explore the exotic planet Earth.  Without further hesitation, she resolved to pack up her bags and shoot off on her first grand adventure.  After arriving, the first welcoming face she saw belonged to Frances from theStarcraft, who quickly agreed to help Vela find a home.  If you would like to bring Vela home, leave a comment here letting Frances know.  {Psst.  This is a giveaway.  Leave a comment to enter…}

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Giveaway: Sodalite Crocheted Necklace from Miss Pompadour

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Boy, have I got something special for you, my little english muffins.  Something specialer than a baby mouse singing Christmas carols.  Katherine (aka Miss Pompadour) is giving away a stone and crochet necklace — the very stunning necklace you see above — but it’s not just ANY necklace.  Katherine designed this unique piece specifically for Westervin!  Now isn’t that somethin’?  The three stones are Sodalite, which are said to bring inner peace and harmony and help with communication.  Katherine also used a sparkly silver thread and included a silver lobster claw closure.  With all these special touches, this necklace is a $60 value.  Well, what are you waiting for?  Enter away!  Oh, you’re waiting for the interview aren’t you…

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Giveaway! Photo from Pipe & Pepper Prints

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Another giveaway!  Another chance to pick your favorite!  Another opportunity to add a little beauty to your life!  Another talented friend I’ve made .  Alex Creswell is a crafty, creative lady, and I think she should come to Chicago and eat cupcakes with me.  Between finishing up a degree in photography, freelancing as an events photographer, blogging, selling vintage and her prints, Alex can now add gift-giving to her list of activities.  She’s giving away one 8″x10″ photo print from her shop Pipe & Pepper Prints.

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Giveaway: Sock Garters from SWANclothing

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The trend away from cheap, mass-produced commodities seems to manifest itself in all sorts of different ways. From food (think artisinal, organic), to cocktails (classic, non-vodka-based “mixology”), to grooming (double-edged—or straight blade ¡scary!—razors), to clothes (premium jeans with gold rush era details), etc. More and more people seem to be finding that there is something to the simple, high-quality construction of the past. It’s something that is enchanting, timeless, and, importantly, sincere.

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Giveaway: Summer Lapicitos Necklace from Corazón de Galleta

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Do you dream in color?  Well Ariadna Mateu, the designer behind this week’s giveaway, lives in a more colorful world than we can even imagine.  To her, “Wednesdays are soooo orange.”  And since she is terribly more interesting than I can ever hope to be (why can’t I be a beautiful artist in beautiful Barcelona?), I’ll jump right to the lengthy but delightful interview that Ari so kindly took the time to answer.  Afterward, be sure to leave a comment for a chance to win this Summer Lapicitos Necklace from her shop Corazón de Galleta.  It’s made of “cut wooden pencils, nylon recovered wire, colors, stories not yet written and lots of love.”  How could you resist?

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Giveaway: Vintage Elephant Pencil Holder

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Readers, meet Lexington.  Lexington is an easy-going elephant who likes loud music, a warm, dry climate and holding your colored pencils.  Lexington may have been born over thirty years ago, but he’s a spry chap.  And guess what, folks.  Lexington wants to come home with you!  Richelle Davies, mother of a creative 8-year old (Spy-themed Birthday party, anyone?) and the vintage shop Hopgrasser, has kindly offered this vintage pencil holder for our first ever vintage giveaway!   Before we get to the rules, though, let’s have a chat with Richelle about the joys of thrifting.

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Giveaway: Sailor Necklace from The Vamoose

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It’s that time again, boys and girls.  Another lucky Westervin reader will win a charming handmade necklace.  This one, the Sailor Knot Necklace (in natural and gold; you can also get one in white and/or silver), comes from The Vamoose, designer and illustrator Kathryn Blackmore’s romantic jewelry line.  The Vamoose happens to be one of my favorite Etsy shops, so I was Thrilled (with a capital “T”) when Kathryn offered this necklace for a giveaway.  I was even happier when I got the chance to ask her a few questions about her designs, her inspiration and her favorite sweets.  Stick around, folks.  This week’s giveaway is somethin’ special!

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