Just finished showing some items to a lovely bride planning a rustic winter wedding. Before I put them all away I thought I would snap some photos.
Better get back to work!
Showing posts with label inventory. Show all posts
Showing posts with label inventory. Show all posts
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Winter Inspiration from WellWed & Another Auction Find
Awhile back I happened upon WellWed Magazine's website and now I check it regularly for inspiration. I really, really loved one inspiration shoot from their Fall/Winter 2011 issue (Hamptons edition), so I purchased that issue. Here are a few pics:
Fabulous, right? Even though everything is white or neutral, these pictures still exude warmth and coziness. This would be a GREAT look for a winter wedding. Nostalgia Rentals has all of the ingredients you would need to recreate this look for your wedding or special event... Crocheted snowflakes? Check. Umbrella frame? Check. Doilies? Check. Mason and apothecary jars? Check. Lamp shade frame? Check. I even have a mink hat that I would be happy to gussy up with a fabric flower and veil for you.
That last picture gave me a great idea for using one of my latest auction finds. A week ago, I got a great deal on 20 of these vintage feed sacks:
I am planning on making chair covers like the ones in the picture with the sacks. I think I should probably be able to sew about 50 or 60 out of the amount of fabric I have. We'll see. I hope to get at least a few done in the next month so I can give them a trial run at the China Luncheon in Hubbell on March 24 (buy some tickets and come sit at my table!). Which means I should probably be starting on these soon since I am not a speedy seamstress.
If you're ready to start planning your winter 2012 wedding, give me a call!
Ready for Their Close Up, Mr. DeMille
I picked these beauties up at an auction a couple of weeks ago. They are just back from the cleaner's. I dressed them up a little with some brooches from my vintage jewelry collection. (If you're interested in a brooch bouquet, I have many brooches like these in my stash -- in pretty much whatever color you would like.)
They are available for rent. In a couple of weeks, they will be displaying vintage wedding dresses at a bridal shower (which I think is a great idea). In the meantime, they will be dressing up my workroom.
Check out the green shutters behind them -- also a new find.
Shutters are great for all sorts of purposes...
Displaying Escort Cards
(via Weddingbee)
A base for floral arrangements
A Ceremony Backdrop
Food for thought. I better get started on my project of the day -- organizing new inventory!
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Nebraska Wedding Day Launch Party
It feels a lot like spring today -- almost 60 degrees! I'm sure there is more winter waiting around the corner, but for right now at least the days of snow and ice seem far away. Spring temperatures reminded me, ironically, that I hadn't posted about the Nebraska Wedding Day 2012 launch party yet. The woodsy, winter theme was devised by Candace of Lovestru.ck Social Events. It was perfect for a January evening.
Nostalgia Rentals provided many of the decor items for the event. Check it out (all images Brighten Photography):
My favorite detail of the night was probably the floral arrangement by Beyond the Vine that hung over Nostalgia's fireplace -- on Nostalgia's antlers!
Mini pies from Bliss Bakery were stacked on top of Nostalgia crates -- this is a great idea for a buffet. Those cupcakes were so yummy!
Nothing from Nostalgia in this shot -- I just loved the welcome wreath and wanted to show it to you!
Most of the props for the photo booth -- sleds, thermoses, jackets, hats, scarfs, ice skates, etc. -- were from our inventory. So much fun!
Well, I want to get outside and enjoy some of this beautiful weather. Hope all of you are able to do the same!
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Pin Up Girl
Pin up/boudoir photo shoots just showed up on my radar earlier this year. Personally, I don't like getting my picture taken even when I am fully clothed. However, for the brave brides-to-be among you, I think it's a fabulous, fun idea. What a great gift for your fiance!
When I received a couple of requests for props for pin up shoots in the past, I took a look online for ideas. I like the vintage styled shoots the best (of course). Here are a few:
If you have decided to strike a pose and are looking for props, give me a call. I would be happy to work with you and your photographer to create a unique vintage look for your session. Below are photos of a few items in my inventory that would work well for a pin up shoot -- but I have lots more, even including some vintage clothing.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
For Display Only
I attended the Nebraska Wedding Day 2012 Launch Party last week and had a great time. I enjoyed meeting other vendors and sampling their wares (including the best salmon I have ever tasted...OMG!). Candace from Lovestru.ck Social Events did an amazing job styling the space, using lots of our rental items. Below is a picture of Bliss Bakery's table. Under those magically delicious mini pies are crates from our inventory. Hopefully I will have other pics of Nostalgia items "in action" at the event in the near future.
The launch party got me thinking about ways other vendors/businesses could use Nostalgia Rentals items. Our rentals aren't just for parties! They can be used as part of great display for your own items, just like with the bakery items above.
Our items are a perfect fit for a trade or craft show booth display. While browsing the web, I found lots of booths incorporating vintage pieces. The ones that caught my eye the most were the booths that were a little "outside the box." Like this one...
via Quiltish
Great use of a bakery-style display case to show off craft fair wares. It makes for a unique and memorable booth.
via Quiltish
Suitcases displaying paper goods.
via Ranger Ink
Vintage doors displaying art (would be perfect for a photography studio's booth -- hang portfolio pictures on them).
Check out the "dress" made of letterpress cards (displayed on a vintage dress form).
Jewelry pops when displayed in rustic wooden crates.
The stepladder adds height to this booth.
Drawers are great for display -- I love seeing goods tucked inside half open dresser drawers.
Jewelry displayed on a vintage window frame.
Suitcases and crates full of candles.
Store display rack showcasing craft fair wares.
If you're interested in using Nostalgia Rentals items to show off your stuff (either for a trade show or short-term store display), give me a call. We have plenty to choose from, and I can help you put together a real show stopper!
Friday, January 6, 2012
Mason Jars and Party Food
I just got 150 of these little guys in:
Half-pint (8 oz.) mason jars. I've seen a lot of great ideas online lately for using mason jars as dinnerware or drinkware, particularly in this size.
Check out these mason jar "sippy cups" with paper lids.
And this alternative version with a daisy cut metal lid.
I love how these jars of lemonade are displayed... in a big galvanized pail full of ice.
I'm no fan of oysters, but nonetheless I'm a fan of this hors d'oeuvre idea.
And for the main course, chicken pot pie!
There are many, many desserts that look great served in mason jars. First, there's pie.
Then, there's ice cream.
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