Tuesday, March 15, 2011

{Found} Vintage Rentals. . .What a Find!

Lounge: Katie Neal Photo, http://www.katienealphoto.com/
Chippy Shelf: Amelia Lyon, http://www.amelialyon.net/
Tablescape: Jessica Claire: http://www.jessicaclaire.net/
Favor Cubbies: Will Keeler, http://www.willkeeler.com/
Spanish Table: Becky Hill Photography, http://www.beckyhillphotography.com/
Pancake Bar: Sarah Yates Photography, http://www.sarahyatesphotography.com/

{Found} Vintage Rentals is an event planner's eureka. a "why didn't i think of that?" innovation. a style-me-pretty bride's dream come true. I found this place myself through Twitter--and loved the whole concept that Jeni's passion for all-things vintage turned into a full-fledged service geared towards helping the style-savvy add a boost of hipster to their what-could-have-been cookie cutter event. 


Here's a little bit about their process:

Found clients arrive at the beginning of their search for rad vintage rentals for the weddings and events. They are looking for one-of-a-kind pieces and find them in our curated collection. Found provides statement pieces for ceremonies, dessert displays, lounge furniture and everything in between handpicked by Found's owner, Jeni Maus, who searches the world over for killer furniture and accessories.

In addition to their rentable collection, Found also offers delivery services (in California) as well as styling. While they don't work with flowers or frost cakes, they lend an artistic eye to any display.  Clients hire them to place their furniture, execute a vision for their off-the-wall escort card display, or bring along a million fabric flower accents to make their day special. They also find and create custom pieces; whether that's a fabulously reupholstered vintage couch or a freestanding wall made from reclaimed wood.

No where near Fullerton, California? Neither are we. But we can't help but melt with delight at this company's design inspiration. We'll keep you posted as they expand!




Friday, March 4, 2011

Chandelier Event: Everything Roses 1st Birthday Party

 Planner: Chandelier Events; Florals: Anne Miller for Little Flower Shoppe; Photo: Stacey Ilyse Photography

Planner: Chandelier Events; Florals: Anne Miller for Little Flower Shoppe; Photo: Stacey Ilyse Photography

 Planner: Chandelier Events; Florals: Anne Miller for Little Flower Shoppe; Photo: Stacey Ilyse Photography

 Planner: Chandelier Events; Florals: Anne Miller for Little Flower Shoppe; Photo: Stacey Ilyse Photography




Planner: Chandelier Events; Venue: HoHoKus Inn & Tavern, NJ; Florals: Anne Miller for Little Flower Shoppe; Photo: Stacey Ilyse Photography


This little Chandelier shindig was an especially sweet one for me to plan because it was for my own little girl--and I got my favorite local gals on board to bring it to life. 


We whipped up a chic event for a very small group of friends to celebrate this special moment. We went with a "Pinkalicious" palette--well, because it's not only her favorite book, but I have to say she is definitely pinkalicious herself. 


Inspired by pink mercury glass vases that I fell in love with at first site, I consulted my friend, the amazingly-talented Anne Miller of Ridgewood, NJ's Little Flower Shoppe (my neighborhood gem) to pull together lush centerpieces of ranunculus, David Austen roses, red and blackberries, grey dusty miller, carnations (yes! carnations).  She brought my dream of a giant pink floral "M" for Meri to life on the mantel and embellished it with carnation fairy balls on crystal pedestals.


For dessert, we filled containers with all hues of blush, from strawberry m&m's to bubblegum rock candy from Sweet City Candy (which happens to be owned by my friend Lauren, who I've known since I was ONE myself)...and of course, popped a butterfly or two wherever the space needed a little extra fairy dust. 


HoHoKus Inn & Tavern did not disappoint with their lunch menu that featured a fresh strawberry and goat cheese salad, butternut squash ravioli served in mini cast iron skillets, and the most delicious death-by-chocolate mudslide cookies I've ever had. Meri got to feast on her very own cake created by our Brooklyn-based friend Cheryl Kleinman--the outside featuring pleated pink fondant, and inside, a Neopolitan-ice-cream-inspired confection with chocolate devil's food cake with vanilla bean and raspberry mousse filling. 


And all of this was preserved in beautiful photos of the very wonderful Stacey Ilyse!


Looking back on this one just reminds me of how sweet she makes my every single day.