passion for all things vintage

It’s no secret that we love ALL THINGS VINTAGE around here, so we are thrilled to introduce you to Colorado’s newest and finest collection of one-of-a-kind vintage pieces available for rent…at prices you can afford. Let us introduce you to A Vintage Affair Rentals.

We {the tre sorelle trio} recently sat down with the darling owner and creator of A Vintage Affair Rentals, Jessica Strong. Among weddings {she is a lovely bride}, creative photo shoots, wedding invites and her latest mouth-watering baking masterpieces…we discussed the need for a company like hers. Like many brides and planners, Jessica became frustrated with the lack of resources available for brides who wanted a vintage-inspired wedding, but didn’t want to break the bank.

Thus, A Vintage Affair Rentals was born.

The event decor rental company does not just supply brides with coveted antique pieces for their special day…photographers can rent items for engagement shoots, new moms can rent the vintage farmhouse scale for their newborn’s first photo session, and party planners can add that show stopping piece to any party.

From the large items such as the lemonade stand {also a perfect kissing booth}, charming white farm dresser and distressed door to the small items like wood crates, skeleton keys, milk glass vases and a gumball machine, her collection makes the modern woman long for a piece of something antique.

Visit Jessica’s site to see her growing collection and beautifully styled photo shoots. Her inventory will impress. She shared some of her pieces with us, photographed by the talented Laura Murray Photography.

{images via Laura Murray Photography}

b & w

Black and white – they are two colors on opposite ends of the color spectrum, but together they are bold, classic and yet modern, vintage and elegant. One can never go wrong with a black and white cake…it’s a timeless choice. Delectably delicious. 

For you Colorado brides, we have a fantastic cake designer in town, Rachael Teufel, owner and cake designer of Intricate Icings Cake Design. She, too, has designed some beautiful black and white cakes for her clients.

Rachael designed my friend Shannon’s gorgeous 6-tier cake for her wedding this summer and my sister’s stunning all-white cake. With over 10 years experience, she’s done it all and her cakes {unique pieces of art} will inspire you. I have to say, her cupcakes and almond-flavored cake balls are absolutely delicious too!

{images via Lovella Bridal, Kate Miller Events, Wedding Cakes Pictures, Brides, Real Simple, Intricate Icings Cake Design}

grace with lace

Black lace – it’s chic, sexy, classy and modern, and never goes out of style. Rock your black lace this Halloween weekend or the upcoming holiday season.

Dreaming about this Nina Ricci Lace & Radzimir dress.


left to right starting with the top row:
Urban Outfitters Sparkle & Fade Lace-Inset Dolman Sweater Dress: $54, Hawthorn Lace Top by Patterson J. Kincaid, Piperlime: $118, Nordstrom HUE Baroque Lace Net Tights, $18, Nanette Lepore ‘Sin Zin’ Lace Applique Skirt, Nordstrom: $298, MM Couture Lace Mini dress, Piperlime: $78,  In Your Lace Top, Modcloth: $32.99, American Apparel El Salvador Lace Tee: $30, Glint ‘Trio’ Peep Toe Bootie, Nordstrom: $99.95

Don’t forget about the little girl in your life. These lace rompers from Baby Lace Rompers are absolutely adorable. I want one for my little girl.  

{images via American Apparel, NordstromUrban Outfitters, Piperlime, Modcloth and Baby Lace Rompers}

no carve pumpkin

Less than a week until Halloween…and to celebrate {and prepare}, today’s post is all about pumpkins. We plan to carve pumpkins this week because my son loves it and it’s fun, but if it were up to me, I think I’d leave the knife out of it, and stick to non-carved pumpkin decor.

1. Read the full tutorial of how to create Witches Legs on your pumpkin at Better Homes and Gardens

2. Spray paint pumpkins white and wrap lengths of grapevine around and up and down the pumpkin in different patterns for a rustic pumpkin. Hold on to this idea for Thanksgiving as well.

3. With some glue, a jar of black buttons and an elegant bow, you will have a button pumpkin with a boo-tiful message in no time.

4. Even pumpkins like a little bling. Glue rhinestones and glitter on your pumpkin and top it off with a metallic spider friend.  
 
5. Add a band of beans around pumpkins or candles like the talented folks at HGTV show you how to do here. This is a great addition to a Thanksgiving tablescape too.
 
6. Use metallic spray paint for glowing gourds. Paint a pumpkin silver or gold in its entirety or add a metallic pattern using tape or stickers and spray paint.
 
7. For a no-fuss centerpiece with a rustic feel, Good Housekeeping recommends pumpkins, a little double-sided take and patterned ribbon in a wooden bowl.
 
8. For that ultimate glam pumpkin, cover it with black lace. BHG gives you the easy how-to tips here.
 

 

knock knock

Who’s there?

Just me…admiring all the door inspiration.

After seeing all the door transformations today, I’m not closing the door on any door decorating possibilities.

Unique Headboard
{photo from Dreamy Whites…you’ll want to check out her site…the inspiration is definitely dreamy and gorgeous.}

Master Bed
{My in-laws make a talented team. My father-in-law and hubby work together at Gregg and Co. Builders and my mother-in-law is a fantastic interior designer. Together they build beautiful, warm and inviting homes. She and Jim built and designed a beautiful rustic ranch-style home several years ago. I have always loved the bed they designed and commissioned for the master bedroom. It was created by fastening aged Russian panel doors to antique wood posts with rusty metal door hardware.}

Dining Table 
{Grace, the creative genius behind the popular Design*Sponge site, was on The Nate Berkus Show to highlight three projects from her new book Design*Sponge at Home. I fell in love with the dining room table made with an old door. I can’t find a good picture of the door from the show; however, Grace has a how-to tutorial from another door-made-table here. You can watch the video from The Nate Bekus Show here.} 

Vintage Table
{I love the vintage vibe with the modern legs on this door-made-table from Content in a Cottage. You can find saw horses to use as table legs for under $20 at Ikea.}

Laundry Doors
{These cool doors were made to hide the washer and dryer. I just adore the details. Stop by Young House Love for more home inspiration.}

Sliding Barn Doors
{Sarah at Northwest Hospitality has the most beautiful home with classy and chic DIY projects. Visit here for more info and helpful tips when installing sliding doors.}

{I love the pop of color this yellow sliding barn door brings to the space.}

Coffee Table
{Sausha at Show and Tell is so talented and created this vintage coffee table from an old door…I have to say I’m impressed. Visit her site to learn how she did it and browse her pieces for sale.}

{I love the white rustic charm of this coffee table made from a reclaimed door.}

Wedding Decor
{Use old doors at your wedding to hang escort cards, in this case horseshoes. Beautiful.}

{images via Dreamy Whites, Young House Love , Northwest Hospitality, Content in a Cottage, Pinterest, Design*Sponge, Gregg and Co. Builders, Show and Tell, Southern Living and Confetti Magazine Broxton Art Photography}