Introducing Recollection Vintage Rentals (finally!)

I am so beyond excited to officially reveal our company's logo..........

We have been working like crazy to complete our branding and website (which will be live very soon!), and to photograph our inventory. Here is a sneak peak.......
Please check out recollectionvintagerentals.blogspot.com for updates on our inventory, official launch party in May, and our latest engagement shoots with Rachel Robinson Photography!

{image courtesy of Danielle Dawley}

Setting up shop

Over the last few weeks we have been busy bees setting up our studio which will serve as our showroom for most of our inventory (some will not fit!) These pictures were taken with my camera phone, so ignore the poor quality. Just couldn't wait to share!

Everything you see is for rent!

Psst....I have a secret to share!

I am so incredibly excited to start sharing my good news! I have been MIA for the last weeks (more like months?!) because I have been crazy busy moving back to Houston and starting a new biz!

Can you guess what it is? Yup, that's right........Vintage furniture and prop rentals for events, photo shoots and more! The company is called Recollection and we are still working on our branding, but I couldn't wait to get the word out! We will not have our official launch until sometime in April. Until then, I will keep you posted!

Photography by Love Lee Photography

Oh, Hello Friends!

Wow, I cannot believe how long it has been since I updated my little blog. Thank you for continuing to come back and visit, I appreciate your patience! There have been a lot of changes going on in the past few months. My husband and I are going to be moving back to Houston (yay!). It is going to be really hard to leave all of my friends in Fort Smith, but I am really excited about some new business ideas that my mom and I have been brainstorming. I can't give a lot of details now, but we will definitely stay within our passions! A few weeks ago, we finally did our first craft show to display some of our etsy creations, along with some vintage goodies! Here are the pics....enjoy!

Have a great week! Talk to ya soon ;-)

"The Notebook" Inspired Engagement Shoot

I am so in love with this engagement session inspired and styled after the movie The Notebook. I love that movie and think it is incredibly romantic!

We chose the movie The Notebook as inspiration for our engagement photo shoot for a few reasons. For one, Jean-Nicola’s late grandparents had Alzheimer’s disease and this movie touched close to home. Also, the chemistry of the young lovers in the movie was intense! And the era is very alluring to us- the fashion and way of life. We hope that our love endures all that life will throw at us, much like Noah and Allie. (exert from the bride via Green Wedding Shoes)
{via Blushing Bride Studio}

Barn~Fly

Meet my new drawer. She is vintage with a metal cup pull handle, and is a perfect shade of green. Now you may be wondering what her purpose is.......but I have a plan! I own a cute green chair that has never really had a place. I am going to put my lovely drawer on top and have and instee bedside table for storing books. And if that doesn't work out.....I still have a fabulous drawer I can use as a prop at our upcoming craft shows :-)

oh, and she has a sister.......if anyone is interested!

{purchased at Barn~Fly}

Cake Bunting

Ooh, how I am loving this adorable cake bunting!
so cute and so festive!

I am envisioning them for birthday parties, baby showers, and bridal showers!
{via Kiki La Rue}

Willow Nest Farm

Ever since I discovered Willow Nest at the urban market several years ago, I have been dying to get out to their shop in Burton, TX. I finally had the opportunity during my Houston visit last week, and it most definitely did not disappoint! Here are some pictures I took.and for my exciting purchase..........!!!!!!
Two perfectly pink chippy painted wooden folding chairs! I only snapped a shot of one, as the other was already folded up and at the register.

Glad to be back to the blogging world
xoxo
Ashley

Summer Love & Paper Pretties

Oh, happy day! I just found these pretty vintage floral tags courtesy of Eat, Drink, ChicMy head is already spinning with ideas of what I will tie them to....I'm thinking birthday gifts, favours, a bundle of fresh flowers! They are so easy to print, cut, punch, and tie! Hooray :-)

{yes, I want it too!}

Yummy Summer Hues

I stumbled across a collage of bright summery hues and was instantly smitten with the fresh color combination of orange, peach, yellow and blue!


{1,2,3,4}

DIY Vintage Post Card save the date

Happy Thursday everyone! I know my posting over the last few weeks has been really light and compeltely sporadic and I just want to say thank you for still checking in!! I really wanted to share this simple save the date project because a) its vintage inspired and b) its free!

{click for the full tutorial}

Perfectly Pink Wedding Inspiration

Brillianly pink design ideas via Cynthia Martyn

More, Please

A French Bohemian Wedding in Spring, TX

My friend Leslie sent me a link to her sister's college roommate's wedding and all I can say is WOW! I especially love it because it took place at Oak Manor in Spring, Texas near my hometown :-)

The bride and groom's love of French, Bohemianism and Artistry inspired the theme of this beautiful celebration. Their love of cafes, and even the Groom's study of birds were Incorporated into the details! The bride also hand painted the invitations and table signs. The photography is just stunning! So many magical shots.
Visit fabulous photographer Clayton Austin for more of this event!