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Lisa & Evan’s Carnival Wedding…

jeni — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:11:47 +0000

Lisa and Evan, with the help of Bash, Please and a handful of rad vendors, had quite the memorable celebration. This might just be the most fun wedding I’ve ever seen. The couple wanted to create a night for their guests to have the time of their lives, or as Lisa said an “epic rager to celebrate our love.” And oh did they. The couple created a beautifully personal ceremony (complete with confetti, of course) and an awesomely colorful reception. Though the best part? Oh just a surprise carnival for guests to play and frolick to their heart’s content…. Check out all the fun thanks to photographer Sarah Yates

Check out more of the fun in parts 1 + 2 on Green Wedding Shoes!

Collaborators:

photography: Birds of a Feather Photo
venue: The Book Bindery Culver City, California
event design, planning + florals: Bash, Please
wedding dress: Elizabeth Fillmore
hairpieces: Bridesmaids were from Miss Ruby Sue, bride’s was Jane Taylor Millinery
bridesmaid dresses: J.Crew
hair: Lindsey Hunt at Chop Chop
makeup: Kim Greene
groom suit: Giorgio Armani
cinematography: Son of Shark Pig
paper goods: Bash, Please
catering + pies: Whoa Nelly!
music: Cowling Gang Band
cocktails: Pharmacie LA
frill: Geronimo Balloons
dj: DJ Gary Ames of The Flashdance
vintage rentals: Found Vintage Rentals

Lisa + Evan’s incredible celebration incorporated the following Found pieces: Schubert Blue Settee, Leah Cream Table, Paula Yellow Couch, Chadwick Grain Sack Chair, Ramone Grey Cart, Virgil Coffee Sack Ottoman, Eugene Tufted Settee, Knox Cream Couch, Palmer Leather Settee, Cress Velvet Chair, Saggett Industrial Side Table, Fauna Mauve Chair, and the Abigail Route Sign Ottoman

Jessica + Chris…

jeni — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:30:18 +0000

I always love getting to work with photographer Lane Dittoe and just adore how he captured this adorable couple and their beautiful nuptials. How lovely is their escort card display with the Charlotte Springs? Make sure to head over to Grey Likes Wedding to see more!

Collaborators:

Photography: Lane Dittoe
Coordinator: Before I Do Events
Floral: Annette Gomez
Location: Estancia La Jolla Hotel and Spa
Videography: NR3 Video
Print Work: Worboys Design
Rentals/Lounge: Found Vintage Rentals
Linens: La Tavola
Band: Siren’s Crush
DJ: Still Listening Productions
Cake: Fab Cakes

Jessica + Chris incorporated the following Found pieces into their beautiful La Jolla wedding: the Kendra Wingback Settee, Sabrina Armchair, Howell Silver Nesting Tables, Cassidy Side Table, Clevenger White Table, Camelot Wooden Table, Gary Architect Drawers, Charlotte Springs, Jordana Blush Settee, Pillows, Alper Beige Chair, and the Priscilla Drawers.

Modern Geometric Inspired Shoot

jeni — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:00:14 +0000

I’ve always been a fan of the industrial look and love the way Katherine of Little Cat Design Co. incorporated a geometric pattern in the very modern and industrial setting of this inspired shoot. The brightly colored florals from Primary Petals are a perfect touch for summer and I just adore the combination of wood and metal for dining. Check out the photos and make sure to head over to Ruffled to see even more from the shoot!

Have a wonderful weekend enjoying the summer season!

~ Jeni

Collaborators:

Shoot Location: Los Angeles, CA
Photographer: Scott Michael Photography
Invitations, Paper Goods, and Event Styling: Little Cat Design Co.
Floral Design: Primary Petals
Wedding Dress: Lovely Bridal Shop
Hair: Samantha Hobbs
Makeup: Mimi G Beauty
Jewelry: A Merry Mishap
Model: Kriko
Wedding Cake: Sweet & Saucy
Rentals: Found Vintage Rentals

Katherine of Little Cat Design Co. incorporated the following pieces into this inspired shoot: Enfield Wooden Cart, Densham Blue Table, Hackett Drafting Table, Chevy Mid-Century Chair, Foreman Industrial Coffee Table, Graham Metal Chair, and Bethany Red Sugar Mold

Jaime & Melinda’s Wes Anderson Inspired Wedding…

jeni — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 20:34:55 +0000

This couple is just rad. I’m so in love with their Wes Anderson inspired nuptials and how the ladies of Bash, Please brought it to life. This eclectic, modern, and elegant celebration reflected not only the films of Mr. Anderson, but also the couple so perfectly. I just adore each and every unique twist from the zebra envelope liners to the view-master “escort cards”– and everything in between. Eclectic perfection at it’s finest.

Check out even more from this rad celebration on 100 Layer Cake

Collaborators:

Photographer: The Weaver House
Event Coordination + Design: Bash, Please
Videographer: Landshark
Ceremony & Reception Venue: Vibiana in Los Angeles
Hair & Makeup: Fiore Beauty
Florist: JL Designs, Jackson Shrub
Cake: Susiecakes
Catering: Room Forty
Invitation Designer: Bash, Please
Illustrations for save the dates, invitations, viewfinder inserts, bar decals, cocktail stirrers, & welcome gift bags: For questions about Melinda’s art (she takes commissions), contact her at melindasue.davila (at) gmail (dot) com
Rentals: Yeah! Rentals, Found Rentals, Town & Country Event Rentals, Casa de Perrin, The Lighter Side
Music: Strings by Reiko, Mariachi Divas, Flashback Heart Attack (80s cover band)
DJ: Austin Hendrix
Photobooth: Smilebooth
Late Night Bites: Kogi Food Truck
Bride’s Dress: Amsale from Saks Fifth Avenue in Beverly Hills
Shoes: Blue suede pumps with metallic stars by Isabel Marant
Headpiece: Rodarte gold star headpiece
Groom’s Suit: Zegna
Shoes: Salvatore Ferragamo
Wedding Band: Single Stone wedding band
Pocket Square: Michael James Milton
Flowergirl Dresses: Janie & Jack

The ladies of Bash, Please incorporated the following Found pieces into their design to create this awesome, eclectic looked inspired by Wes Anderson’s films: Standage Tandem Bicycle, Carmel Heart, Thomasina Floral Chair, Angela Orange Chair, Brandon Projector, Helen Rotary Phone, Fitzgerald Standing Globe, Clifton Snow Shoes, Grand Vintage Cigar Boxes, McCoy Checker Board, Coltrane Saxophone, Jonathan Club Chair, Bordeaux Green Demijohn, Woodward Rolling Shelf, and the Abbott Photography Cabinet.

Hannah + Jarrett…

jeni — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 16:30:51 +0000

This couple is too adorable. It is so obvious just the seeing photos what a joyous celebration it was and I’m so happy that we were able to be a part of their day. I love the way they combined two sets of our vintage doors to create a gorgeous altar and backdrop. If you are anything like myself, you’ll want to head over to see more of these two on Orange Owl Photo’s blog.

Did recognize their best man and maid of honor from our look book, The Game of Love?

Collaborators:

Photography: Orange Owl Photo
Florals: Floral Occasions
Venue: Strawberry Farms
Furnishings: Found Vintage Rentals

Hannah and Jarrett incorporated the following Found pieces into their celebration: the Janna Double Doors, Bannerton Wood Doors, Kendra Wingback Settee, Briscoe Short Box, Mathers Wooden Table, Gartin Standing Chalkboard, Geraldine Beige Couch, Maureen Velvet Chair, Lopez Coffee Table, Cassidy Side Table, Hoffman Cream Cabinet, Camelot Wooden Table, Chester Wooden Shelf, Miley Bowling Pins, and the Emma Yellow Desk

Ruche Look Book… Seashells

jeni — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 16:30:25 +0000

As I’m sure you know by now, I’m quite a fan of Ruche and each and every one of their beautiful look books. This week they made yet another stunning addition to their collection of gorgeously styled shoots showing off the season’s newest line. With a nautical inspiration, the look book portrays the moments we dream of for the perfect summer – and the outfits too! Here are just a few of my favorite photos from the shoot, but make sure to check out the whole look book over at Ruche.

Collaborators:

Photography: Brandon Kidd
Design + Clothing: Ruche
Hair and Makeup: KC Witkamp
Ruche Stylist: Mara Ferreira
Furniture Rental: Found Vintage Rentals
Model: Lenka
Videography: Vu Bui, Teresa Chu, Steven Kan
Cinematography/Editing: Vu Bui & Teresa Chu

The Found pieces incorporated in this shoot were the Ariel Glass Globes, Driggs Life Preserver, Desiree Painter’s Palette, Anderson Wooden Easel, Port Blue Oars, Luna Glass Bottle, Bryce Blue Bicycle, Carlow Blue Demijohn, and the Hughey Demijohn.

Cortnie + Donny…

jeni — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 15:30:36 +0000

I am at a loss for words. This wedding leaves me absolutely speechless with it’s beauty. From the smallest of details to Cortnie’s unbelievably gorgeous dress, I am in love with it all. I feel blessed and honored to have been a part of this beautiful wedding for so many reasons, but I won’t go on and on about why, because after you see these breathtaking photo’s by the one and only Jose Villa, you will know exactly how I feel…

Right?! Don’t you agree? Absolute perfection! Do check out more photos featured on 100 Layer Cake and Green Wedding Shoes (parts One, Two & Three!) and in the April/May issue of Brides Magazine!

~jeni

Collaborators:

Photography: Jose Villa Photography
Event Design & Styling: Canvas & Canopy Events
Event Planning & Coordination: The Special Day
Floral Design: Studio Fiore Design
Vintage Furniture Rentals: Found Vintage Rentals
Calligraphy: Laura Hooper
Vintage Dinnerware, Glassware & Flatware: Casa De Perrin
Modern Furniture Rentals: Hire Elegance
Table Linens: Wildflower Linen
Event Containers & Props: Canvas & Canopy Events
Event Stationery: Momental Designs
Wedding Invitation: Printed Palette Ink
Wedding Cake & Cookies: Cupcakes Couture
DJ: The Flashdance
Mixologists: Snake Oil Cocktail
Hair & Makeup: Alexis K Brows
Bride & Flower Girl Hair Pieces: Lo Boheme
Canopy Bed Ceremony Structure: Designed & Constructed by Canvas & Canopy Events
Custom Floating Table Designed by Canvas & Canopy Events & Constructed by The Timber Library
Catering: Toast Catering
Lighting: San Diego Events Lighting
Venue: private estate in Carlsbad, California
Videography: Elysium Productions
Bride’s Custom Wedding Gown: Joan Shum Brides
Shoes: Jimmy Choo
Grooms Suit: Theory
Grooms Shoes: Salvatore Ferragamo

Cortnie and Donny incorporated the following Found pieces into their amazing nuptials: the Marshall Reclaimed Tables, Raymond White End Table, Sentiment White Bar, Abbott Photography Cabinet, Gregory Wingback Chair, Carter Barrel Chair, Butterfield Grain Sack Chair, Butterfield Grain Sack Stool, Velma Ottoman, Brita Adirondack Chair, Hawking White Table, Danielle Grey Couch, Rosa Grey Chair, Miller Sofa Table, Adeline White Desk, Celeste White Vanity, Kathy White Chair, Ingalls Grey Table, Sturbridge Grey Settee, Rosa Paisley Chair, Higley Beige Settee, Narcisus Grey Table, and the Clevenger White Table.

Victorian Inspired Shoot…

jeni — Fri, 31 May 2013 15:47:25 +0000

There is much to love in this Victorian Tea Party inspired shoot. Avec Toi Events chose amazing details to really bring this shoot to life. With vintage and pastel cups and saucers, gingham upholstery, flowing gowns, and tasty macaroons every element is infused with the shoot’s inspiration. Not only a great inspiration for the big day, but also for a bridal shower, birthday party or baby shower.

Check out more in the Winter/Spring ’13 issue of Modele Magazine and on Style Me Pretty

Collaborators:

Event Planning: Avec Toi Events
Photography: Kim Le Photography
Cinematography: Vu Bui from Threadsence
Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Ruche
Vintage Furniture: Found Vintage Rentals
Floral Design: Star Events Floral Design
Hair + Makeup: TING Makeup & Hair
Wedding Invitations + Paper: Goodssakura Paper Co.
Tea + Cake stands: High Tea for Alice
Tabletop Rentals: Casa de Perrin
Desserts: Stephanie Lam Desserts, 714.612.7702
Wrought Iron Dome: OC Gazebos
Venue: Garden Cottage

The Found pieces incorporated in this inspired shoot were the Powell Gold Nesting Tables, Howell Silver Nesting Tables, Cooper Gold Side Table, Felicity Coffee Table, Sentiment White Bar, Celeste white Vanity, Jordana Blush Settee, Cana Seafoam Settee, Jocelyn Tufted Cushion, Largon Wingback Chair, Hobbes Wooden Chair, Lilian Wooden Chair, Townsend Gingham Chair, Townsend Gingham Armchair, Russell Green Chair, Heather Farm table, Rosa Yellow Chair, Mildred Striped Suitcase, Pillows, Quilts, Trahan Silver Urn, and Marienne Framed Chalkboard.

Diary of a Picker: Brimfield 2013

jeni — Wed, 29 May 2013 16:00:13 +0000

I’m jumping in as a guest blogger today to share a little about my recent experience with Jeni at the Brimfield Antique Show.

When I started working for Jeni at Found Vintage Rentals back in 2010, I had visions of flea market shopping, antique stores, and fun buying trips. I imagined myself alongside Jeni finding beautiful and fun vintage pieces to add to the Found collection. I saw myself as a pretty good antiquer. Having grown up stopping at countless roadside “junk stores” on family trips, I thought I was a bit of an expert. I also fancy myself as one with pretty good taste. I’ve spent some time and thought on the decor in my home. I have a creative side. I can see possibilities in pieces others discard.

At least that’s what I thought. Even with my design experience, creativity, and willingness to get my hands dirty in the name of a good find, I had no idea what I was getting into. When it comes to pickin’, Jeni Maus is a force to be reckoned with.

Last week, after almost 3 years of working at Found, I had the privilege and joy of going on my first official buying trip with Jeni. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve seen Jeni in action plenty of times. You can’t get in a car with her without pulling over multiple times to check out something she notices out of the corner of her eye. I’ve been flea marketing with Jeni and we’ve “shopped” inside the homes of hoarders together. You might even say she’s always pickin’. But this was my first time on a multi-day adventure with the master.

On this trip, I got to observe Jeni in her element. I’ve always known she lives for the thrill of the hunt but this was a sight to see. Up before dawn. No breaks. No food. No water. A broken boot heel didn’t stop her (at one point, she shopped for 4 hours with nails sticking into her foot…. yikes!). A “sold” tag doesn’t prevent her from finding the buyer to make an offer. It was a little bit superhuman to be honest.

In fact, my mom was also along for the ride in Brimfield. She kept asking me, “Did Jeni eat?” “Is she still shopping?” and “Did she lift that herself?” Jeni doesn’t mess around.

And she isn’t afraid of the hard work of pickin’. Sweat, blood, and hours go into every piece she acquires. She schleps, lugs, and carries her finds for miles. She packs, repacks, and hoists each piece into an oven-like container to get them home. She overfills her carry-on luggage to get that precious last find on the plane.

While I’ve always admired the variety of beautiful and unique pieces at Found, it wasn’t until this trip that I recognized the true singularity of the collection. Going to New England, I expected to see farm tables for miles, crates in each corner, and French bottles everywhere I looked. That was absolutely not the case. I shouldn’t have been, but I was surprised at the scarcity of the really amazing pieces. Statement pieces like architectural elements, multiples of anything, and really quality items aren’t plentiful. Even among thousands of dealers and miles of antiques, you’ve got to “find” the great pieces. They are stashed in the back of trucks, hiding under tables, covered in mundanity. But Jeni sees them.

She’s hard to keep up with. I had to wear running shoes. She’s constantly scanning everywhere she looks. She’ll stop when all I see is junk. She reaches under, inside, and behind where I never would.

Lest you think that Jeni’s pickin’ is accidental, I will say that I have long-ago shed my dreams of shopping alongside her. I realized I don’t have the chops. Hers is an innate and acquired skill. It has taken years of practice, relationships, and savvy. Now, I can still find an accessory or two for my own house or catch a vision for a ceremony backdrop. But I’ve got nothing on Jeni. Her eye, her taste, her vision, her ability to ~~anticipate~~ set trends is astounding.

When people ask me if I get to buy things for Found, I usually smile and say “Jeni buys. I sell.” Little do they know that what they think is a dream job is full of blisters, pulled muscles, and the longest days you can imagine. I’ve had the easier task for sure. I just show people the incredible collection Jeni has curated, and it practically rents itself.

Pickin’ isn’t for the faint of heart. And if anyone has the heart, it is Jeni Maus.

~Allison

Happy Anniversary…Diana + Josh

jeni — Tue, 28 May 2013 15:30:56 +0000

If, like myself, you adore all things heirloom, you may recognize these two from their rad company, Casa De Perrin. (If you haven’t taken a look at their amazing collection of tabletop pieces and rugs, you really must!) Two years ago, Diana + Josh tied the knot in a beautiful, bohemian celebration at Smog Shoppe. Today, I couldn’t think of a pair more perfect for one another and am incredibly grateful to not only collaborate with them, but call them friends. Happy Anniversary Josh & Diana!

Check out the feature on Green Wedding Shoes

Collaborators:

Photography: W. Scott Chester Photography (see even more photos here)
Venue: Smog Shoppe
Day of coordination + management: Loop Haro of Dovetail Coordination by TACT
Catering: Heirloom LA
Cake: All 11 cakes, tarts and galettes made by Heather Wong of The Scootabaker
Rentals: Casa de Perrin and Found Vintage Rentals
Florist: Primary Petals
Wedding dress: Started out as a St. Pucchi dress that Diana pretty much cut up into a million pieces and completely redesigned + put back together
Groom’s suit: Dolce & Gabbana
Hair + makeup: Mar of TEAM Hair & Makeup
Invitations: Amy Tan of The Treespace Studio (see the invite here on her blog)
DJ: Nahchey
String quartet: Dash Entertainment
VW camper: Vintage Surfari Wagons
Double decker bus: The Big Red Bus Company

Diana and Josh incorporated these Found pieces into their celebration: the Cobble Shoe Shelf, Filmore Wallpaper Table, Justice Teal Metal Shelves, Emily Flour Bin Table, Gaffney Turquoise Farm Table, Bianca Riddling Rack, and the Hastings Painters Easel.