February 28, 2010 • 7:49 pm
I spent my Sunday in the company of two very lovely and talented Anna’s, Anna Routh and Anna Beth Bonney. They graciously volunteered their day to collaborate on a photo shoot featuring some vintage dresses I have been collecting. Together we styled the shoots and traveled The Fort today creating beautiful images. Anna Beth made the most stunning model and I know the images Anna captured will be truly amazing. Thanks so much ladies! Here are just a few “behind the scences” iPhone images I snapped. Cannot wait to share the end result!
clockwise, from left, bouquets made by: me (light green spray roses, hydrangea), me (purple), Ashley Paz (pink garden roses), Anna Beth Bonney (red spray roses)
ABB in a gorgeous slinky 40’s glam look
We borrowed the most comical pug, Dream, for one of our looks.
Prepping before my favorite look.
Much more to come!
Update: Catch a sneak peek over at Anna’s blog.
Filed under: fashion, vintage, weddings , garden rose bouquet, green bouquet, purple bouquet, red bouquet, vintage wedding dress, vintage wedding dress photo shoot
January 21, 2010 • 9:11 pm
After posting about typewriters awhile back, I decided I had to get one of my own. Not able to afford the beauts on etsy, I took my chance on ebay and nabbed this guy for just $30!! I’ve been typing away on it since its arrival. So much that my forearms hurt. ….Seriously.
Filed under: vintage , vintage typewriter
January 19, 2010 • 1:50 pm
In preparation for the big mail-out for our wedding invites, I’ve been hunting around for vintage stamps. I originally did not want to fork over the extra money for vintage stamps, but after spending so much time collaborating with Hammerpress on our invites, I did not want to slap on a cheesy stamp! The invites that Hammerpress worked so hard designing deserve so much more!
So I set out on the world wide web trying to find the perfect stamps for our invites. Luckily, I found some great resources. I first read about Champion Stamp Co. and trotted on over to their website. Start there. Their prices are high, but they have an invaluable PDF you can download that chronicles almost every single stamp that has ever existed in the USA. Download that, and start perusing. I also read that if you find a stamp you like, google the ID # and see what you can come up with. For example, “love stamp #1475″ in reference to the PDF from Champion Stamp Co. By googling this number, you’ll be directed to great ebay auctions and other stamp collectors who have those stamps available.
This is also how I found Dave Kaplan, whom I highly recommend. He had all the stamps that I wanted and worked with me to get them to a very reasonable price. They arrived today (lighting fast after I ordered them last Thursday) and they’re in great condition. His website is a little difficult to navigate, but just email him asking about ID #’s and he will respond shortly.
Above is a picture of the stamps I ordered. I just love them. The .29 LOVE with envelope stamp (#2618) will go on the return RSVP postcard and the others (Mississippi #1337 and Love #1951) will be combined on the main envelope together to make correct postage. Cannot wait to share the final look on the invite!
Filed under: vintage, weddings , champion stamp co, dave kaplan, ebay, love stamp #1475, love stamp #1951, love stamp #2618, love stamps, mississippi stamp #1337, vintage stamps, vintage wedding stamps
January 4, 2010 • 9:55 pm
Filed under: vintage , Boombox Blitz, etsy, Joe Vintage, Mad Men, Modera, Ryan Moore Photo, Sarah Anntiques, The Fancy Tail, Vintage Orphans, vintage typewriters
October 9, 2009 • 9:53 am
Mad Men!
I’m utterly hooked. No, not because of the advertising element, but because of the fashion, set design, and era! I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. I should have been born 40 years before I was!
Travis and I have been marathon-ing through Season 1 and 2 so we can catch up to Season 3. We discuss Don and Betty like they’re actually our friends and feel for Chauncy the dog when Duck releases him. We’re pathetic. If you haven’t started watching, you should. Here’s why:
Filed under: fashion, vintage , Betty Draper, Don Draper, fashion, Mad Men
September 29, 2009 • 3:59 pm
….well, teal to be exact.
While planning my wedding, trips to antique malls, antique shows, and garage sales have become part of the norm. With a wedding theme like kitschy-vintage-whimsy-casual, you’re destined to spend a lot of time perusing long lost treasures.
I wanted to share with you some of my favorite finds thus far that will grace tabletops and other nooks and crannies of our par-tay.
We’re going to make these vintage hankies into pillows for the lounge/cocktail area. Tossing about the idea of putting a monogram in the middle, as well.
We’ve been collecting an assortment of bird and/or teal or orange vases to use in the tablescapes. Aren’t they sooo fun?
An aerial view of all of the vases. Swans, birds, figurines, I cannot wait to decorate with them after the wedding, too!
This one’s probably my favorite find. We’ll mount it and frame it to be placed at the “check-in” table with the escort cards. Love!
What fun finds did you or will you incorporate into your wedding, party, or event? I’d love to hear!
Filed under: vintage, weddings , antiques, birds, kitsch
August 26, 2009 • 12:20 pm
Yesterday after work I took a detour to the antique mall and spent quite some time perusing the aisles. I bought a few postcards for The Benevolent Postcard Society and took lots of pictures of Century Modern furniture that I desire to have. Some day. Here are some of my favorites from the outing.
A delicious Herman Miller chair. Did you know that, according to Wikipedia, Miller is credited with the invention of the office cubicle? I didn’t.
With some convincing, Travis and I are going to get this piece for the dining room. I love it.
I want to sit at this vanity in a vintage night gown and get ready for a fabulous cocktail party. Unfortunately, when you live in a 1,100 square foot house, there’s not a lot of room for those sort of daydreams.
This piece reminded me of something I recently saw on Young House Love, a great blog to check out if you’re into decorating, refurbishing, and saving some cash!
I love the detail in the glass on this little cabinet.
Perhaps with a little saving (and the help of layaway) I can accrue some more Century Modern finds!
Filed under: Out and About, vintage , antique mall, century modern, Herman Miller, Young House Love
August 4, 2009 • 10:48 am
What girl doesn’t love shoes? No matter how much weight you gain (unless it’s an inordinate amount I suppose) they’re always going to fit. Shoes are tried and true. Shoes allow you to add a perfect little punch to your outfit with surprising colors, styles, or heights. And vintage shoes are no different. Except for me. The sad thing is, I cannot wear vintage shoes. Why, you ask? I have a crazy wide and somewhat large foot while everyone several years ago did not. So I bring to you a lovely collection of vintage shoes and sellers that I love, but can only look at and not partake in. Please enjoy.
Beautiful red Mary Jane shoes with a twist from precious Etsy shop Brown Bag Vintage.
Size 7.5
Darling metallic gold heels with rosette detail (which I love) from my new favorite Dear Golden Vintage. (Also follower her on Twitter @deargolden).
Size 7.5-8
Italian leather multi-colored pumps, perfect for a summer dress from Etsy seller Lisunette.
Size 7
Precious black and white pumps with side bow (I really want these) from Etsy seller Obladi Oblada Vintage.
Size 8
Another fab pair from Dear Golden. Bright red heels with dainty cut out detail.
Size 8.5 (almost getting to my size)!
And finally, these, I die. Yellow patent leather heels from the ’60’s. From Dear Golden (really, she has an amazing collection of vintage shoes).
The size? 5.5-6! Teeny!
Filed under: vintage , Brown Bag Vintage, Dear Golden Vintage, etsy, Lisunette, Obladi Oblada Vintage, vintage heels, vintage shoes
