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}

crate and …

No, not Crate and Barrel {although I do love some of their things}. Just CRATES. I love this idea so much, it’s been added to my to do list…sorry honey {because knowing me, whether it be his helping hands or emotional support, my hubby will somehow be involved}. We could use some extra storage, and I love the vintage-feel of these crates.

Crates can serve as side tables and coffee tables too.

This vintage inspired crate-diy project from Hammers and High Heels is fantastic. Their how-to tips will have you hanging a vintage piece like this in no time {ok, some time}.

If you don’t need an entire shelving unit, make a couple to hold pretty pillows and throws. House of Smiths provide their own helpful tutorial to make these adorable crates.

And, if your getting married or just want a beautiful floral arrangement on your dining room table or anywhere in your home, these crates will add that shabby chic charm.

 

{images via Hammers and High Heels, House of Smiths, My Sweet Savannah, Pinterest, Ruffled Blog}

traveling couple

A little creativity and artistry, combined with two beautiful subjects = gorgeous snapshots!

I was so impressed with this engagement photo session – I wanted to share it with all of you. Jacey and Grant were kind enough to share some of their engagement photos with us, and a little behind the scenes info.

I have become friends with the two fashionable and fun love birds through one of my BFF’s, Shannon. They are getting hitched in a month or so and can’t wait to see their wedding pictures because I know they will be stunning. How beautiful is this couple? Seriously?!  

Hard to choose a favorite, but I think my favorites are…the shot of their faces with the scrabble tiles, and the save the date postcard {at the very end of the post…saved the best for last}.

From Jacey…Grant and I both love travel and photography, so we drew inspiration for our engagement photo shoot from one of our favorite photographers, Slim Aarons.  Our dear friend (and amazing photographer) Lauren Ross shot us in two locations.

First we shot at the Avalon Hotel in Beverly Hills because of its amazing poolside cabanas and great backgrounds. We felt this location mirrored the Slim Aarons aesthetic and we incorporated my vintage suitcases to show our love of travel.

Then we took the shoot back to our condo where we brought in our puppies, William and Polly.  We’re a family and wanted to get a few shots of us goofing around.  We also dressed up and wanted to look like we were running to a train (maybe for our honeymoon?) which we later used on our “Save The Date” postcard. Lauren was on the 2nd floor balcony shooting down into our courtyard for these shots.

P.S. Jacey has a fabulous blog, Damsel In Dior. You must check it out!

{images via Lauren Ross}

cheers to wine barrels

I am so into this new trend with wine barrels. Actually, I’m kind of obsessed. It seems like most elegant, rustic, vineyard, casual or nature-themed weddings have wine barrels incorporated in the decor.

For your wedding, you can use them any way you want! Use them for: your cake table, your guest book table, your wedding aisle entrance or in place of table “legs”. Or, just put flowers on them to make a beautiful statement. Voila! Stunning decor for your wedding!

{images via Style Me Pretty}

 

in with the old

I can happily admit the fact that I am an “old soul” in that I appreciate all things vintage and antique when it comes to fashion, furniture, accessories, music, manners, etc. But I have noticed more and more, that I am not the only one … everywhere I look fashions from the 20’s, 30’s and 40’s are resurrecting, record players are coming back in popularity, and vintage broaches and jewelry are all the rave.

I have collected a few vintage broaches from Etsy.com and was given a vintage typewriter from my grandparents. It is so beautiful, and yet very meaningful. As a matter of fact, I used the typewriter as the guest book at my wedding! I found this great store Frock in New York from the-coveted.com/blog that has all vintage fashions (and the good labels!) – next time I’m in the big city, I’m going to have to stroll on in … I would also love a stack of vintage Louis Vuitton suitcases stacked in my house – a girl can dream!

chanel pvc dress

vintage broaches

vintage typewriter

vintage vuitton

Vintage jewelry locally collected and re-created into new pieces by Madeliene O’Connell (a local artist in the Highlands) are definitely statement pieces. You can find these jewels at Fleur de Lis.

vintage jewelry

vintage jewelry

Oh Audrey Hepburn, you are such an inspiration to brands and women’s fashion all around the world! You are the standard for elegant dress and timeless style. Even Ray Ban Sunglasses was inspired by Audrey’s famous black frames in Breakfast at Tiffany’s … affordable vintage fashions can be found at modcloth.com. Happy Shopping!

audrey hepburn

{images via Fleur de Lis, Tutiz.com, the-coveted.com/blog, Fashion & Luxury}