there's something wholly ethereal and entirely poetic about the work of margaux & walter kent.
it's hantingly beautiful.
desiringly unique.
and eco-forward artistry at it's best.
i just love peg & awl and black spot books: where reclaimed delights for the home, garden & body sit next to mesmerizing photographs, drawings, and handcrafted books.
please read on to see how you can WIN an eclectic shopping spree in either of these gorgeous shops.
it's a treasure trove of beauty at every turn.
captiviating, indeed.
you'll love it!
margaux & walter kent
and now ... one lucky rikrak studio reader will WIN
---> a $35 gift certificate to
the peg & awl shop
OR
the black spot books shop! <----
1. visit the lovely peg & awl shop.
... tell us about your favourite goodie & why you love it!
= 1 entry
2. visit the wonderful black spot books shop.
... tell us about your favourite goodie & why you love it!
= 1 entry
4. follow BOTH peg & awl { they're @TheBlackSpotBks } AND the rikrak shop (that's me! @therikrakshop) on twitter
... & tell us.
= 1 entry
5. follow/ subscribe to the peg & awl blog.
... & tell us.
= 1 entry
6. follow or subscribe to the rikrak studio blog
... & tell us.
= 1 entry7. share something that's captivating to you, lately.
= 1 entry8. tweet on twitter
... about this giveaway and come back here and tell us! be sure to include @therikrakshop so i can find you!
= 1 entry
9. blog about this giveaway
... come back and tell us.
= 1 entry
10. grab one of my NEW rikrak studio buttons,
like this one from the left hand sidebar, for YOUR BLOG!
like this one from the left hand sidebar, for YOUR BLOG!
and add it to your blog!
{ ... just copy & paste the text in the box above onto your blog sidebar! thanks! } 11. :: PLEASE NOTE:
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b) please make sure to leave each entry as it's own comment. thanks!
c) using random.org, 1 winner of the peg & awl giveaway will be chosen on friday november 5th @ 11pm EST.
d) open to contestants worldwide.
e) please be sure to leave me an email where i can reach you if your account doesn't link to one. thanks.
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253 comments:
«Oldest ‹Older 1 – 200 of 253 Newer› Newest»im obsessed with these shops. can't imagine winning something from them!!
1- fav peg & awl piece: http://www.etsy.com/listing/58961519/deer-reclaimed-wood-candle-block because im obsessed with deers and antlers.
2- http://www.etsy.com/listing/55515093/come-wander-with-me-no-2-2009 Because it reminds me of a John William Waterhouse painting, done on a very depressing day (in a good way!)
3- Subscribed and followed their blog!
4- Following them on Twitter (blueberryshoes)
5- Following them on Facebook, and friended Margaux!
6- Twittered the giveaway (blueberryshoes)
7- something that's captivating me lately:
Ice queens. Anything polar, cold and blue'ish crystal. I can't get enough!
i love Margaux and Walter works!
so, i hope to win!
1. fav peg and awl piece:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/52121274/green-botanical-garden-earrings-scrap
i love the earrings and old paper!
2. i love the autumnal library!
gorgeous!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/31348462/autumnal-library-11-antique-and-scrap
3. fan in facebook!
done
4. friended margaux on facebook!
I love the Fruit Baskets made from Reclaimed Oak, they really showcase the wood's beauty, and I love collecting vessels.
sugareaterATgmailDOTcom
I love the Fall Stacks - 5 small books on a necklace, it's like a tiny version of the stack beside my armchair right now!
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I subscribe to rikrak in google reader.
sugareaterATgmailDOTcom
Lately I've been captivated by antique quilts, and the idea of making my own. If I could just collect enough lovely old fashioned fabric scraps.
sugareaterATgmailDOTcom
I subscribe to peg & awl in google reader.
sugareaterATgmailDOTcom
From the Peg & Awl:
I really like the uniqueness of the Green Botanical Garden Earrings, But...
If I won, I would have to get the Even-Toed Ungulates Reclaimed Wood Desk Caddy for a Christmas present. I have a friend who would really love this and it would look great on his workbench.
Thanks.
The Black SpotBooks:
I really like the Illness Apprentice II. I would give it to my daughter for Christmas. We had this thing when she was growing up about the blackbird being her spirit animal.
Liked P & A on FB as Judith B.
Follow @TheBlackSpotBks and you on twitter as BBirdie2
GFC follower of the P & A blog
Your public GFC follower
I am almost consumed with following Joyce Meyer as part of my spiritual devotions; enjoy it and benefit from it.
I have your button on my right sidebar:
http://beachbird2.blogspot.com
My sister is a bookworm, so I'd love to get her the Soot black leather journal necklace!!
oohmybento [at]gmail[dot]com
I follow the Rikrak studio blog via GFC ~Cherie
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I love all of their everything but i am really loving the fall stack necklace...mmmmm...
Tweet:
http://twitter.com/BBirdie2/status/29053088309
I love this store for a long time...
my fav is
Tub Caddy made of Reclaimed Oak from a Broken Down Hardware Store
gives me a good feeling relaxed
contact me here
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Sumikoshop
from the TheBlackSpotBooks i love
Mugshot no. 5 antique tin type and olde black leather journal
very original
twitted http://twitter.com/SumikoShop/status/29074855828
I really love the
Signed Jacob Solomon- Reclaimed Wood Desk Caddy with antique deed decoupage! It is awesome!
jinglesells at gmail dot com
I love the Small brown book with deerskin tie - simple leather book necklace!
jinglesells at gmail dot com
I follow both on Twitter!
I follow this blog!
I have been captivated with the idea of making jewelry from bones lately!
I love the Green and white Botanical earrings, I love dangly earrings and these are very nature oriented.
jhbalvin at gmail dot com
I subscribe to your emails rikrak
jhbalvin at gmail dot com
Luv the table. Really pretty.
swiener1[at]tamapbay.rr.com
luv the last gramps small journal. Really nice.
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tried to like you on fb as susan wiener but it said page not found. Hope it counts anyway... tx.
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follow you on gfc as swiener1.
swiener1[at]tamapbay.rr.com
follow your blog as susan wiener. swiener1[at]tamapbay.rr.com
http://twitter.com/#!/search/sherri2345
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I have been captivated with crocheting with beads. I'm really looking forward to doing that. I saw how on YouTube and it didn't look too difficult.
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1 - I love the reclaimed wood desk caddy from Peg & Awl. My desk needs something just like it!
2 - The library necklaces from Black Spot Books have always captivated me. I can't help dreaming of all the little notes, poems, and reminders that could be scrawled within.
3 - Now a fan of Peg & Awl on FB!
4. Following Peg & Awl and you folks on Twitter. :)
5 - Something that's captivated me lately:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ama_divers
6 - tweeted the giveaway on Twitter! (witchwife is my username)
7 - following Peg & Awl's blog!
8 - following your blog! WHEW.
I think the Flower pyramid of 6 birch candle blocks are pretty!
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I love the idea of book necklaces like the Large Autumnal book necklace made from mid-century deer skins..keeping little notes close to your heart is cute!!
cyclona66(at) aol dot com
Wow, there are some amazing pieces in both of these stores!
My fave from peg and awl is the Apothecary Spice/Tea Rack Made of Reclaimed Hardwood - I can't resist spice racks at all.
debyeo at hotmail dot com
From black spot books I like the Handsewn Victorian lace made into a Golden ring.
debyeo at hotmail dot com
I follow black spot on Facebook as Deborah Davey.
debyeo at hotmail dot com
I follow you both on Twitter as dspdavey.
debyeo at hotmail dot com
Something that's been captivating me lately is vintage copies of classic books.
debyeo at hotmail dot com
Hello there!
This is my favourite item from peg & awl piece: http://www.etsy.com/listing/52481001/wolves-ii-the-smaller-necklace-made-from
More to come! Thank you!
My favourite item from Black Spot Books: http://www.etsy.com/listing/59845975/antique-doctors-bag-black-crackly-medium
Lots of history from these bags, I bet, going from house to house in the middle of the night, tending to the sick. Stories in items like these make them all the more magical.
I can't seem to find Peg & Awl on Facebook, and the link is broken!
I can't seem to find The Black Spot Books on Twitter, but I am already following you!
I am following both you and Peg & Awl on zee bloggers!
Ah ... here's the second one ... one for you, one for Peg & Awl on the blog follow.
Captivation:
I just turned 30. I was dreading it for some reason I now think is trivial. Life at 30 is captivating, even only days into it.
I've tweeted about the giveaway! You can find me on @dsgnbycassandra!
I've blogged about the giveaway! Come check it out!
http://designbycassandra.blogspot.com/2010/10/peg-awlblack-spot-books-giveaway-hosted.html
And what's that? It's one of your new buttons on my blog!
http://designbycassandra.blogspot.com/
Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!
I love the cow candle holder!
I love the All is There for Knowing Print!
I follow your blog :)
My little baby on the way is truly captivating me!!! He's been growing and moving, and its amazing :)
I am a blog follower of the rikrak studio!
I really like this necklace from TheBlackSpotBooks
http://www.etsy.com/listing/30780035/the-great-enjoyment-of-mr-pinch-white
I follow TheBlackSpotBooks blog!
I am captivated by the potential of paper to move from 2D to 3D.
Loving this candle block from Peg & Awl!
Hi! i follow the rikrak studio blog.
I twitter follow you both as @missyfivestones
I liked their facebook fan page!
This journal necklace from TheBlackSpotBooks is my favorite!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/31348462/autumnal-library-11-antique-and-scrap
From peg and awl, I love this awesome wood necklace
http://www.etsy.com/listing/52481001/wolves-ii-the-smaller-necklace-made-from
I am captivated by chance.
7. share something that's captivating to you, lately.
Turkey. Since i visited this country I am obsessed about it.
i love 1850s Hand painted botanical print framed with reclaimed wood from the first shop.
i love
Large Autumnal book necklace made from mid-century deer skins from second shop ;).
I'm following this blog
sammybigtoesure(at)gmail(dot)com
following blackspotbooks
sammybigtoesure(at)gmail(dot)com
I love the
The Illness Apprentice II, Polaroid Pigment Inkjet Print from blackspotbooks.
sammybigtoesure(at)gmail(dot)com
I like the alice in wonderland smokestacks from Peg&Awl
sammybigtoesure(at)gmail(dot)com
My favorite from Peg and Awl is: Apothecary Spice/Tea Rack Made of Reclaimed Hardwood (http://www. etsy.com/listing/57135676/apothecary-spicetea-rack-made-of )
My favorite from The Black Spot Books is: Harvest leather book necklace with tie ( http://www.etsy.com/listing/45938382/harvest-leather-book-necklace-with-tie )
1. I'd like :
http://www.etsy.com/listing/51688590/mountain-goats-3-antique-old-growth-pine
because it's so close to the nature
I like :
http://www.etsy.com/listing/31348462/autumnal-library-11-antique-and-scrap
because I never saw something like this
I follow Peg &Awl's blog via GFC under the name Camelia Andrasescu
I follow you via GFC under the name Camelia Andrasescu
andrasescu.camelia@gmail.com
My favourite items from PegandAwl are the Green Botanical Garden Earrings with leaves, scrap Oak with decoupage
erica(dot)terranova(at)gmail(dot)com
My favorite from Peg & Awl is the Apothecary Spice/Tea Rack Made of Reclaimed Hardwood because it would be perfect for organizing my spices and give my kitchen a rustic look!
Thank you for the giveaway :)
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My favorite from black spot book shop is the Fall Stacks - 5 small books on a necklace because it's just so dainty and precious and coincides perfectly with my obsession with books!
Thank you for the giveaway :)
hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com
I love the Yellow, bisque, orangey vitage deersking journal necklace from The Black Spot Books
erica(dot)terranova(at)gmail(dot)com
I'm a fan of Peg & Awl on Facebook - my FB name is Amanda Moore
Thank you for the giveaway :)
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I follow the rik rak studio blog
Thank you for the giveaway :)
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I follow both of you on Twitter - I'm @AmberGoo
Thank you for the giveaway :)
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Andy's Frozen Custard is captivating to me lately - particularly the pumpkin pie concrete!
Thank you for the giveaway :)
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I follow via gfc
erica(dot)terranova(at)gmail(dot)com
I have been recently captivated by Chloe Memisevic, a new model who seems to have come out a horror movie. She is haunting!
http://www.taistoisoisbeau.com/blog/2010/09/05/let-the-runway-fight-begin-ss11-show-packages/chloe-memisevic-at-wilhelmina-01/
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At Black Spot Books, I love the linseed for your health silver locket (http://www.etsy.com/listing/53525321/linseed-for-your-health-glass-and-silver). The victorian lace rings are beautiful too!
Peg & Awl has such beautiful things! The nesting cedar garden boxes, the desk caddies, the antique botanicals... but this would look fantastic in my sunroom! http://www.etsy.com/listing/42448014/coat-hanger-and-shelf-made-of-reclaimed
Captivating me lately: anything by the Fleet Foxes and homemade pumpkin pie milkshakes
From peg & awl I love Green Leaf Earrings no. 3, scrap wood with decoupage! eclairre(at)ymail(dot)com
I like The Weary Traveller's Alibi no. 2 - small journal with antique key. eclairre(at)ymail(dot)com
I love the Medicinal Herb Chromolithograph Necklace with decoupaged images. It's so simple and gorgeous, but I've never seen anything like it before.
marija.majerle at gmail dot com
I love the fall stacks trio necklace from blackspot books. Literary themed jewelry is so hard to find, and these are all so so well done.
marija.majerle at gmail dot com
i'm following on twitter @mrsclutterbuck
marija.majerle at gmail dot com
ms(dot)verymarried(at)gmail.com
i love this because it's an awesome way to display ordinary household items!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/57135676/apothecary-spicetea-rack-made-of
ms(dot)verymarried(at)gmail.com
http://www.etsy.com/listing/36201371/the-great-train-robbery-6-shooter
this is great because it's an interesting piece while still being versatile
I love the Smoke Stacks - 8 Antique Old Growth Pine Candle Holders with signs of past life
lkish77123 at gmail dot com
i love the "Apothecary Spice/Tea Rack Made of Reclaimed Hardwood" from peg & awl!!! so sweet! i'm all about spices and i love cooking!
j.
from the black spot books shop i love the "Antique handgun parts necklace, 1800s". i'm a big fan of recycling--and what an awesome design!
thanks for a chance to win!
j.
i love the tub caddy - would go great in my new bath ....
i LOVE the rough pink on brown pair of leather journals necklace :)
already following you and blackspotbooks on twitter
i can't find peg and awl's facebook page, but i sent a friend request to Margaux _ hope that counts!
i follow your blog :)
something captivating ---- i'm more busy with work as a blond? um. i like being room mom at my son's school? um.
i love high heels :)
tweet!
http://twitter.com/#!/alexandrakeller/status/29213671487
I love the 'Goemetric microscope Slide Earrings - reclaimed wood and decoupage, 1905'- I've never seen anything quite like them! khaski78 at hotmail dot com
Also love the 'Linseed for your health glass and silver locket late 1800s'- I just love vintage or antique jewelry! khaski78 at hotmail dot com
I am a follower of RIKRAK!
HUGS
Char.x
I LOVE the "corset troubles" candle blocks from peg & awl; vintage medical books are so cool! I love the prints on these candles.
Rachel
vintagequeengf(at)gmail(dot)com
I love the victorian hand sewn ring in silver from black spot books shop - I've never seen anything like it! It is so delicate and dainty, but it's definitely a statement ring : )
Rachel
vintagequeengf(at)gmail(dot)com
I'm following peg & awl and the rikrakshop on twitter (@vintagequeengf)
Rachel
vintagequeengf(at)gmail(dot)com
I'm following the peg & awl blog via GFC as vintagequeengf
I'm following the rikrak studio blog as vintagequeengf : )
Rachel
vintagequeengf(at)gmail(dot)com
I have recently been captivated by knitted/crocheted lace collars worn as necklaces. To be a bit more general, I guess I should say bold fabric necklaces : )
Rachel
vintagequeengf(at)gmail(dot)com
I tweeted it! http://twitter.com/vintagequeengf/statuses/29233952177
Rachel
vintagequeengf(at)gmail(dot)com
My favorite item from peg & awl shop is the mounted head from reclaimed wood; it's such a fun a quirky twist on the mounted hunting trophy and the classic silhouette art at the same time.
urchiken at gmail dot com
My favorite item from the black spot is The Weary Traveller's Alibi no. 2. It looks like the kind of journal a vampire hunter in 19th century France would have, and that appeals to me1
urchiken at gmail dot com
Christina - xristya@rock.com - From Peg and Awl I love Creatures From The Bottom Of The Sea!
Christina - xristya@rock.com - I love the Soot Black Leather Journal from the Black Spots Book Shop!
I love the botanical prints! So beatiful.
hrfarley at gmail dot com
Oh, I like the "Kangaroo - Antique Old Growth Pine Candle Holder"
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Like the "All Those Barred Portals vintage ticking and antique key journal" from 'TheBlackSpotBooks' shop'
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Following 'peg & awl blog'
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Following 'the rikrak studio blog'
bella.maiden(at)gmail.com
Blogged about the giveaway here:
http://immortalvision.blogspot.com/2010/10/giveaways.html
bella.maiden(at)gmail.com
The Creatures from the Bottom of the Sea candle is really cool!
blancetcaramel@gmail.com
Fall Stacks is a really beautiful necklace... and everything else in those shops! What a style!
blancetcaramel@gmail.com
I follow your blog!
blancetcaramel@gmail.com
Captivating, lately, are all my craft projects. I have too many ideas, different styles, different techniques, and just not enough time and space :)
blancetcaramel@gmail.com
I'm loving the Goemetric microscope Slide Earrings - reclaimed wood and decoupage, 1905 - Why? They're so unique, they'd be a great addition to a classic look - jeans and a black sweater.
kkondek at gmail.com
I love the hudson river tool box!
Taylorgketchum@gmail.com
I love To Hunt a Crocodile for my son for christmas. nursetoes@gmail.com
Victorian Lace Ring in bronze nursetoes@gmail.com
i follow both blogs with twitter.
I am following peg and awe on google friends. nursetoes@gmail.com
i follow both blogs on friends google connect.
I love the Deer Candle, http://www.etsy.com/listing/58961519/deer-reclaimed-wood-candle-block ,from the peg & awl shop, because it's just lovely.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/35688411/library-of-antique-and-scrap-leather
A collection of these books looks just amazing.
And now a facebook fan!
Now following the peg & awl blog.
Now following the rikrak studio blog.
And following both on twitter.
LOVE the tub caddy of reclaimed wood!
elizabethglassturner (at) gmail (dot) com
I love the trio stack of books necklace!
elizabethglassturner (at) gmail (dot) com
Melody.DuValatgmail[dot]com
From Peg & Awl, the antique parchment earrings
Melody.DuValatgmail[dot]com
The 11 books on a necklace is my fave from black spot books. It just looks awesome.
Melody.DuValatgmail[dot]com
Follow you and black spot on twitter (everybodyelse01)
Following the peg and awl blog
Melody.DuValatgmail[dot]com
Following rikrak blog
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Light has been captivating me lately
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i love the puzzle table at p&a shop!
mommytrenches at gmail dot com
I love the antique handgun parts necklace. How often do you get to wear gun pieces as a necklace? (From the blackspotbooks.
I forgot to mention in the other post that the thing I love about the puzzle table is that it looks like something that walked right out of alice in wonderland!
mommytrenches at gmail dot com
I like p&a on FB
APril P
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I follow both you and p&a on twitter
mommytrenches at gmail dot com
i follow p&a's blog via gfc
mommytrenches at gmail dot com
I follow this blog via gfc
Your button is on the right side of my blog
http://beeluckymama.blogspot.com/
mommytrenches at gmail dot com
I am captivated by fall lately. The chill, the changing of the leaves, the beauty of it all. I've always hated fall, until this year.. so it's nice to appreciate all of it.
mommytrenches at gmail dot com
Tweet
http://twitter.com/#!/MommyTrenches/status/29406451795
mommytrenches at gmail dot com
Blogged
http://beeluckymama.blogspot.com/2010/11/35-gc-giveaway-to-peg-awl-ends-115.html
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amazing shop! wow! I really love Green Botanical Garden Earrings, scrap wood with decoupaged flowers 1885 copper
http://www.etsy.com/listing/20406889/antique-handgun-parts-necklace-1800s
just beautiful!!
I follow you both on twitter @landofpoppies
I follow the peg & awl blog!
Follow the rikrak studio blog.
My favorite from pg & awl piece is the Antique Seed Catalog Earrings, 1905 on Scrap Oak - a unique pair of earrinigs
Donna
dwarrington1@gmail.com
From The Black Spot Books, my favorite is the .Linseed for your health glass and silver locket late 1800s - a beautiful necklace
Donna
dwarrington1@gmail.com
I "like" Margaux Kent on facebook
Donna Hufman Warrington
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I follow you and @TheBlackSpotBks on Twitter as 2Cats2See
Donna
dwarrington1@gmail.com
I follow The Black Spot Books blog
Donna
dwarrington1@gmail.com
I follow your blog
Donna
dwarrington1@gmail.com
Love: apothocary cabinet
But more in my price range (and still love): tree swing from reclaimed wood and nesting garden boxes.
So beautiful and functional!
catherine(dot)alley(at)gmail(dot)com
my favorite at peg & awl is
Railroad Bond, 1916 reclaimed pine candle block
At black spot book shop my favorite is the Small Autumnal book necklace. they're so unique! plus i am a total book lover!
I love Black Spot Books Victorian lace rings, just gorgeous!
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