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March 18, 2010

Vintage Ring Boxes

Vintage Ring Boxes

Two years ago I talked about vintage ring boxes and became obsessed with them ever since. They come in a variety of materials and shapes, like these dainty blue Bakelite boxes, or a more rustic looking in old vinyl or in antique sterling silver. The inside is just as beautiful covered with velvet fabric in [...]

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February 25, 2010

Hand Bound Albums

Hand Bound Albums

I’ve been searching everywhere for an off the beaten path album, and I think we have a winner! These are actually handbound journals, and the cover of some are made with vintage handkerchiefs. So up my alley. These books are luxe looking keepsakes. Do you think it can work as an album by adding black [...]

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January 14, 2010

Vintage Stamp Garlands

Vintage Stamp Garlands

While wandering in the tempting web land that is Etsy yesterday, I stumbled upon DSharp‘s Etsy shop. They’re famous for their fabulous vintage inspired cake toppers, and these garlands are no exception. Made out of vintage stamps, they also make letters cut to add the couple’s initials on the cake. Genius. I’m sure this must [...]

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Amanda Heer from Fantasy Floral Designs recently emailed me to share these insanely beautiful non-floral bouquets. They are all made from vintage brooches, so no two are alike. Images by Alice Hu who you might remember from this gorgeous Art Nouveau inspired tablescape design I posted a while back. Thank you both for sharing with [...]

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