Friday, January 27, 2012

Secondhand Passion Featured on Cute 2 Sophisticated

Check out the blog Cute 2 Sophisticated to read a post about Secondhand Passion! It includes an interview.

Link here.

Some of the featured items include (click on the pictures to go to the Etsy links):

vintage Westclox Bull's Eye Pocket Watch
vintage 1980s rockabilly punk red button up dress with shoulder tabs, skull patch, cherry skull patch

Thanks, Megha!

Thursday, January 26, 2012

You Never Know What Amazing Things You'll Find in Antique Shops

San Juan Bautista antique shop
Visiting antique shops can be quite the adventure. Many times, shoppers are able to find items that are still in style today despite being from decades ago.

A great town for antique shopping is San Juan Bautista, California, located in Central California, east of the Monterey Bay Area. Filled with quaint shops and historic buildings, San Juan Bautista is an excellent place to visit.

These are some treasures I found while browsing shops this past fall:


vintage 1960s veiled hat with spider pinsI fell for this hat! I love the spider pins.

Egyptian trunk in San Juan BautistaAn Egyptian trunk.

Thursday, January 19, 2012

More Barrettes Available for Sale in the Secondhand Passion Shop

More items for sale in the Secondhand Passion Etsy shop:

steampunk watch dial barrette with red stoneVery cute and classy!

This small sized barrette is made up of three antique watch dials with a red vintage cabochon in the center of the middle watch dial. One of the outer dials still has its hands, and the other outer dial has a tiny watch gear in the center. Only the silver-toned French style barrette was purchased new. It shows signs of age, which enhance its nostalgic quality.

The entire barrette measures approximately 1 3/4 inches across. The center dial measures about 3/4 inches high. The outer dials are about 1/2 inch high and 1/2 inch in diameter.

International buyers: Please contact me for shipping costs.

Photo by Reija Bolwell of StudioR, Santa Cruz (http://www.studiorsantacruz.com).

Available here.



Victorian inspired upcycled barrette with gold toned centerpiece, marble with letters, and antique watch dialIntroducing another nostalgic barrette from the Victoriana Collection.

The gold-toned center piece with coral roses, which was originally from a bracelet, is approximately 1 1/2 inches tall. It's surrounded by a glass cabochon with various letters and another piece made from two antique watch dials, one of which still has its gold-toned hands. The watch dials show some signs of age, which give the piece a nostalgic feel. All of the pieces are attached to a silver-toned French style barrette.

The entire barrette measures approximately 3 1/2 inches across.

Available here.

Friday, January 13, 2012

January Giveaway Winner Announcement

Congratulations to Fiona/LivedInVintage, winner of Secondhand Passion's January giveaway contest! Thanks to those of you who participated.

There will be more contests in the future.

Happy Friday the 13th!

Thursday, January 5, 2012

Secondhand Passion's January Giveaway

Secondhand Passion is having a giveaway! The randomly selected winner will have a choice between these two items (click on the images to view them larger):

upcycled barrette with antique watch parts and gold-toned center piece with coral rosesUpcycled Barrette: The gold-toned center piece with coral roses, which was originally from a bracelet, is approximately 1 1/2 inches tall. It's surrounded by a glass cabochon with various letters and another piece made from two antique watch dials, one of which still has its gold-toned hands. The watch dials show some signs of age, which give the piece a nostalgic feel. All of the pieces are attached to a silver-toned French style barrette.



upcycled steampunk pin with watch parts and red stoneSteampunk Pin: At approximately 1 inch high, this small pin adds flavor to outfits and accessories. Intricate features, such as tiny gold-toned gears, make this piece all the more captivating. Only the pin backing is new. All of the other parts, including the red cabochon, are either vintage or antique. Be environmentally conscious while still exhibiting style.

Photo by Reija Bolwell of StudioR, Santa Cruz (http://www.studiorsantacruz.com).

Your prize will be shipped to you free of charge.


To become a giveaway contestant, comment on this blog post and answer these questions:

1) What is your favorite item in the Secondhand Passion shop and why?

2) From this list, which category of items would you like to see more of? (Select up to 2.)

-Barrettes/hair accessories
-Jackets and outerwear
-Necklaces
-Pins
-Purses

3) Your gender and age (optional, but very much appreciated).

4) Your Etsy user name so that I can contact you there if you win. If you don't have an Etsy account, you can still enter.

5) Additional suggestions or feedback (optional).

Winner will be chosen by next Friday, January 13. Enter between now and January 12. Good luck!

Also, don't forget that customers located in the U.S. can receive free shipping in the Secondhand Passion Etsy shop through January 15, 2012. Use coupon code FREESHIP at checkout.