Blackbird & Peacock's first blog giveaway!

Holy cow, we did it!  Last week Blackbird and Peacock reached 111 sales on Etsy.  Since opening the shop in September, growth was at first slow but steadily grew and the response has been so positive.
To celebrate, we are throwing our very first blog giveaway.

What we are giving away: 1 hand-stamped moleskine journal & 1 postcard.  Both from Blackbird & Peacock's shop.


www.blackbirdandpeacock.com

The rules are simple.  You have up to 4 choices to win.
1. Leave a comment about what item in our store you like best.
2. RT this contest on twitter & comment about it below.
3. Post a link to this giveaway on your FB page & comment about it below.
4. Follow our blog & comment about it below.
+++Don't forget to leave an email address w/ your comment so we can easily contact the winner+++

www.blackbirdandpeacock.com


Each comment (only up to 4) counts as one entry.  We'll use a random number generator to choose the winner.  The giveaway begins now and ends @ 11:11pm on March 8th.  Winner will be announced on March 9th.  Good luck!!!








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Retro Audio Koolness

Musically, 2010 was all about the 70's for me.  I re-discovered how awesome the B-52's first album was and Television, Blondie, the Ramones, T-Rex, and Joy Division went along with me on walks, in the car and at work.
Blue Cassette Tape journal

Along with the retro tunes, my husband and I splurged on a record player.  This Christmas a very merry vinyl one.

Red & Purple Retro Keyboard journal

Inspired, my husband created some rad audio centric retro designs.  Cassette tapes, 80's keyboards, record players and such that he designed were made into stamps so I could create really cool retro journals.  Next, I'm thinking about transferring these awesome designs onto clothing.

Play That Funky Music mini journal









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Back to the Future

Records are more than just nostalgic at this point- they are here to stay.  Whereas I feel sentimental about cassette tapes, I actually prefer listening to a record now and then.  Most people like the warm sound of analog over digital.  The cover art is an obvious bonus.  I appreciate the time it takes to put on a record.  I'm obviously not alone because a lot of bands still insist up creating albums on vinyl.

Let's face it- MP3's are too easy.  Kind of like McDonald's, without the grease.  Remember how hard it used to be to find a cassette by that college radio band you adored way back in high school?  Well, I feel the same excitement when I've found something I really wanted on vinyl.
So, slow life down.  Stop what you are doing and take the time to play side B.  Rock out to the Doors or Blondie like there's nothing else you have to do.




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