Thrift Store Find

I am beyond giddy to share with you a thrift store find of mine today. A dozen glass milk jars for; drum roll please... six bucks! Yes that's right, $6.00! This is why I love all antique stores, flea markets, and thrift stores. With a little patience and imagination the finds are endless!

I plan to incorporate the set into my big day as bud vases! 

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DIY Burlap Banner

I absolutely adore when brides incorporate banners into their engagement pictures and/or wedding.  So of course for my recent E-session I couldn't resist getting a little crafty and making my own DIY banner; 

What you will need:

•  Burlap
• Lace Fabric
• Colored Fabric
• Letter Stencils
• Sharp Scissors
• Hot-Glue Gun
• Hot-Glue Sticks
• Twine
• Marker

Step 1:  Create a flag stencil with a marker and straight-edge.

Step 2:  Using the flag stencil and marker, outline the stencil onto the burlap.

Step 4: Once triangles have been outlined, use a sharp scissors to cut out the triangle shapes. 

Step 5: Repeat steps 1-4 on the lace fabric. However, be sure to create a smaller sized flag stencil for this fabric.

Step 6: Use a hot-glue gun to apply small lace triangles to the larger burlap triangles.

TIP: Use small bead sized amounts of the hot-glue to fasten the fabric. 

Step 7: Once hot-glue has dried, turn the triangles face down.  Then glue a string of the twine to the back of the flags. 

Step 8: Use stencil letters to trace out a desired saying onto the colored fabric.

Saying ideas: "Save The Date", "Just Married", "Mr. & Mrs.", "Newly Weds", "Thank-You", "Hitched", "Here Comes The Bride", your names, your wedding date, etc..

Step 9: Cut out letters and hot-glue them onto the flag banner. 

Step 10: Let dry and ENJOY!

Decorating With Doilies

On this wonderful first day of October I stopped by a yard sale.  It was one of those that "pickers" just love, full of great antiques! While there I came across a small box of doilies, yes doilies. I know what you're thinking but let me tell you, doilies are not just for Grandma anymore! These little vintage beauties have so much to offer a wedding.  From table centerpieces to invitations, the uses for a doily are endless! They can be found at antique stores, flea markets, yard sales, and even online. Some tend to run a little pricey so for a more budget conscientious alternative paper doilies are available! Here are some great ways to incorporate this vintage staple into your big day:

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Antique Door Vintage Rentals has a small collection of vintage doilies available to Twin Cities brides for rental!

Antique Door Vintage Rentals: Wheat Field Photo Shoot

Check out these styled photos featuring pieces from Antique Door Vintage Rentals.  A beautiful, golden North Dakota wheat field created the perfect backdrop for this inspirational shoot, enjoy!

 

For all you Minnesota brides, these beautiful pieces and many more are available for rental! For more information head over to Antique Door Vintage Rentals.

Flea Market Find

I am so excited to share two of my most recent flea market finds for Antique Door Vintage Rentals; an awesome vintage chair and part of a chicken coop!

The awesome chicken wire framed in gorgeous weathered wood was just calling my name... seriously it couldn't be more perfect. I picture it being used to hang seating chart assignments or for guests to hang well wishes to the bride and groom, the options are endless for this piece!

For the chair I haven't decided if I will recover it or not. I am kind of digging the shabby-chic look of the current chair cover so we'll see!

Twist on Traditional: Headboard

Recently while at my favorite local antique shop I came across a gorgeous rod iron fence that I couldn't pass up! I also knew that I wouldn't be using this fence for it's traditional purpose but instead as a headboard!  I know it isn't really wedding related but I thought this shabby-chic twist on traditional was something any DIY bride might find interesting. I mean after all the wedding planning is done the next best thing to look forward to is decorating your new home together, right?!

Flea Market Inspiration

I must admit I love nothing more than a day full of rusty and shabby-chic treasures; and this past weekend I hit up one of my favorite Minnesota flea markets, Traders Market, for one of three summer weekend shows!

For any of you shabby-chic brides, I highly recommend taking a trip to a flea market before you pick your decor theme.  Flea markets offer so many treasures and you are sure to stumble upon some great and budget-savvy inspiration!

 I was so inspired by these antique washtubs! Throw in some ice and your favorite beverages and you've got yourself a stylish drink display!

 I purchased this gorgeous white buffet to add to Antique Door Vintage Rentals inventory! Yay! 

 Loved this screen door! I pictured hanging it horizontally from a tree to use as a backdrop for a present, guest book, or wedding party table.