Vintage Rentals: Family/Maternity Sesh

Happy Monday Friends! Blogging has been a littler slower lately with all the weddings I've had and continue do have kept me super busy, and away from my computer unfortunately. But I have some seriously cool DIYs coming this week that I cannot wait to share, so stay tuned for that! But today, I have some beautiful photos from a family slash maternity shoot that used some of our vintage rentals. You've probably seen my rentals in wedding photos, baby showers, engagement shoots on here, but did you know you could use them for family sessions as well?! Check out our inventory page here for more pieces. I think theses photos by Meghan Christine Photography turned out beautifully & how stinkin' cute is this family?! Leave a comment to let us know which photo is your fav!

 To see more photos from this beautiful shoot, check out Meghan's post HERE

Vintage Inspired Engagement Shoot

I love engagement shoots! I especially love when couples throw in their own personality to their shoot. Warren + Leslie used some of my vintage rentals to showcase their love of vintage and travel with fun suitcases & vintage globes in an open field/forest location - and huge shoutout to Becca Rillo Photography for capturing this adorable couple so beautifully! Thanks for sharing these images Becca! Now aren't these two the cutest?!

New Inventory

I have been super busy knee deep in wedding season, so I apologize for my lack of posts. Just wanted to give you all a peak at some of our newest inventory of vintage rentals! You'll be sure to catch some of these pieces in action in some awesome weddings & shoots this season =) If you see something you like for your next event, please feel free to contact me!

Also new are some large items like this 7 ft. wooden door and 

this awesome 3 ft farm style window pane!

1 Piece : 2 Looks

I get asked this question a lot: "I love your vintage pieces... but I'm not sure how to make them fit with my wedding look" Some brides will see my pieces from a shoot or other wedding I've done, and while they think it may look cool or interesting, the blue and black color palette does NOT fit with their backyard rose garden affair. I think this is because if they see it done one way, it's hard to see it fit somewhere else; visually. While others, take a look at my inventory pages and see furniture against a white backdrop by itself, and struggle seeing how to use it period. So, today I thought I'd show you one of my favorite pieces I rent out, and how it looks just by itself, and how me and my fabulous team have turned a simple wooden table into 2 completely different looks that I think will knock your socks off!

photo by: Lukas VanDyke Photography

So you want to throw a bridal shower - but one that screams of vintage and feminine touches - why not add some vintage furniture to spice up your delicious dessert table? With the soft pink and purple flowers, vintage lace runner, and pretty milk glass and vintage cake stands -  you would think you just walked into The Secret Garden!

photo by: Meghan Christine Photography

 Pink is not really your thing? You want to create a bold and bright head table for you & your hubby along with your maid of honor & best man, that looks sophisticated, bright, with a vintage flare. Add pops of blues and whites in your florals, some modern china, and we handmade this runner to match perfectly with a touch of black lace! And your look is completely different!

photo by: Brienne Michelle Photography

What do you think? Looks totally different, right? If you are interested in seeing how our vintage rentals can work for your big day, feel free to contact me and/or head on over to our Facebook page to see our latest pieces!

Tasteful Showers

So, many of you by now know that I do vintage rentals and styling for events (mainly weddings) however, this season, I've had lots of fun opportunities to do other events from 30th birthdays to bridal showers & now Baby Showers!! We did out first Baby Shower this past weekend & it was such a treasure!! Mommy-to-be had some amazing ideas of incorporating the nursery theme, color, & concept into the shower and it turned out beautifully. I cannot wait to show you guys the for realzies photos =) But until then, here is just a peak at part of the fun! If you'd like to have our vintage rentals & styling for your baby shower or next event, please email us at TastefulTatters{at}gmail{dot}come

Tasteful Tatters Vintage Rentals Wins Two Bright Lights Editors' Choice Awards

As a testament to my outstanding clients, and my commitment to producing the best-of-the-best vintage rentals & styling, I am thrilled to announce that I have been selected as a winner of the 2012 Two Bright Lights Editors' Choice Awards!

The award is given in recognition of the those whose number of published features in 2011 placed them among the top 5% of all Two Bright Lights members. Winners were published across many of the most respected lifestyle, wedding and other print and digital publications in the United States and worldwide.

I am honored to be part of this group of talented photographers and creative professionals. My features this past year have enabled me to increase exposure for my work, and I am thrilled to have been recognized for my endeavors.

In 2011, I had the privilege of being published in the following publications:

Green Wedding Shoes - Twilight Inspired Shoot
The Wedding Chicks - Pomegranate Inspiration
Grey Likes Weddings - Taxidermy Goes Glam
Style Me Pretty - Boho Chic Inspiration Shoot
Utterly Engaged - Beach Without The Beach
{And many more!)

Thanks to all of the other creative professionals who made these features possible!

To see more of my work, or to get in touch about my services, please visit www.TastefulTatters.com.

Lights, Camera, Action!

What some might not realize, is along with my rentals, I do a lot of styling as well! I love when I get to style shoots, I seriously feel like I'm in my element. My dear friend Kathy of The Vintage Table, Co. joke with each other because we both do vintage rentals & we both style and we get these awesome photos of our pieces, but no photos of us actually doing our styling - us in action. We always talk about how we should have something like that... and last weekend we took the liberty of photographing each other with our phones! So professional, I know. But I we had so much fun doing it, we might need to make it a tradition =) So here are some fun shots of me "in action" styling my pieces from a recent Bridal Shower shoot - enjoy!

Tasteful Wedding: Courtney & Jon

You may remember this bride from a Sneak Peak I posted a long while back, and I am so very excited to be able to finally share the full wedding with you guys! Not only did Courtney come to me for her custom veil and garter, she also chose to use our rentals and styling services for her wedding. I had so much fun styling this crazy creative girl's wedding! From all the lunch meetings to skype sessions where we dreamed up wild and crazy ideas - such a fun time! For Courtney & Jon's wedding we went with a rustic look but with a modern art twist. The venue was at Orcutt Ranch, CA - so that provided a very rustic backdrop and we created pops of purple, navy, and white in creative and modern elements. Look how pretty it all turned out!

Photography: Paul Von Rieter
Hair: Anna Quinn
Makeup: Molly Reynolds
Veil & Garter: Tasteful Tatters
Rentals/Event Styling: Tasteful Tatters

This is What I Love

I love my job. Both of them. On one hand I get to bring awesome vintage finds to weddings/ events and set up this whole scene that will hopefully take your breath away. I also get to make fun necklaces, headbands, veils, & garters. I love getting to work with my hands. The best part of what I do is seeing the end result. For weddings, I don't always get that, because I have to leave before the guests come haha, but for shoots I always get that. Since some just see my inventory, and some just show up at a wedding we styled, I thought it would be fun to show you a little before after situation! Just a disclaimer: this particular shoot was styled by Miriam Corona Events. She did such an amazing job! And yesterday this particular shoot was featured on Green Wedding Shoes! Be sure to check out Jen's full post for more amazing details. And don't miss our cute red bow tie we made for the shoot =)

So here is our vintage white dresser: a huge favorite for dessert bars or guest favors at weddings this year. Isn't she fabulous?! Yes, she is a she =)

And through in some creativity, pops of color, flowers, food, you name it. We've done it all! And you can get something as awesome as this! Hope this provides some inspiration for you brides who are planning your wedding in 2012. You can check out all our inventory HERE and we can get the ideas rollin'! Also, special shoutout to Lukas VanDyke Photography for not only photographing all my inventory, but this awesome Candyland shoot!

Our Rentals Featured!

Happy First of December!! I just love the holidays. I've been working on tons of fun holiday DIY's and inspiration for you guys and I cannot wait to share! But first, our rentals have been working hard this fall, going all over the place in some fun places. So fun, that some amazing blogs decided to feature them! Here are just a few snaps of some of our latest features from The Wedding Chicks and Rustic Weddings! So if you are planning a fall/winter wedding for 2012, we still have some available dates and we'd love to provide rentals and style your wedding!

Pomegranate Holiday Wedding Inspiration

on Wedding Chicks

 Fall Rustic Wedding Inspiration

Via Rustic Weddings

Go check out more photos on these awesome blogs and I hope you find some inspiration!

New Additions!

Attention ladies and gentleman! We have a new addition to the Tasteful Family! Isn't she a beauty?! I'm currently in the process of naming her... suggestions are welcome =) This pretty is now available for rent for your next shower, wedding, or photoshoot. I absolutely cannot wait to see her in action!

Meet the Interns!

I'm so very excited to introduce you guys to my fabulous new interns for Fall! These ladies are simply incredibly and have already totally changed my business - in the most fabulous way! I seriously don't know how I got so lucky to snag these two. So enough about me - here is the new TT Team! P.s. keep a lookout for some future posts by these ladies soon!

Meet: Lynlee

Name:  Lynlee Marie

Studying in College: Home Economics--emphasis in Early Child Development // The Master's College

Fav spare time activity: My favorite thing to do in my spare time is: reading & knitting.

Quirky fact: I am addicted to reruns of Gilmore Girls

Favorite vintage find: Hmm. Probably the awesome jewelry that was given to me by an older friend my mom and I cared for(: 

Favorite thing about TT: I love all of the vintage pieces! All of the stylings that I have seen are just so inspirational and creative! Love it!(:

Meet: April

 

Name: April Linh Nguyen 

Major/School: California State University of Northridge (CSUN), Major: Apparel merchandising, minor in marketing

Favorite thing to do in your spare time: going on adventures, going  to the beach, and making things.

Quirky fact: i like to wear dresses, i would wear them every day if i could and if i could be anything i would probably wish to be a mermaid. :]

Favorite vintage find: vintage red with white polka dotted high waisted shorts

Favorite thing about TT: emilee of course! besides that well the beautiful unique hair accessories.

And we like to match =) Soo it works out pretty well!

HUGE thank you to Brienne Michelle Photography for snapping these at our last shoot: THANK  YOU!!!

Tasteful Press Kits

Most of the time, I talk about how I loved to social aspect of college and hate how expensive my "social education" was.... I'm not bitter, I swear. Other times, like more recently, I'm incredibly grateful for the degree I have in Public Relations as it relates to owning my own business. I recently decided to completely change the way I market my business... and to whom I market to for that matter. When I say marketing, I'm not talking "logos" or artwork... I'm talking real marketing plans. With that said, I narrowed down my target market and my goals and objectives for the plan. I knew immediately I wanted to send a Press Kit to my "targets" (that's what we'll call them for now =) I started to kinda panic... ah I haven't done these in so long! But after bouncing some initial ideas off of friends, I am so unbelievably proud of the new Tasteful Tatters Press Kits. I want to give them as Christmas presents! haha Anyways, I thought I would share just a little pick at what they look like, and who knows...  maybe you'll be getting one in the mail this week!

 

There you have it! Pretty, yes? have a wonderful rainy Wednesday friends!

A Taste of Autumn

Happy Monday bloggers! Just had to share with you a little taste of a beautiful autumn shoot I was apart of this past weekend with my rentals and hair pieces. The location was stunning, there were tons of real pies, and... wait for it... there was a giant horse. Crazy, I know. So here is a little prettiness to get your week going, while I wish it wasn't 90 degrees outside and actually felt like autumn =)

photo by: Megan Christine Photography

from my phone <3

Boho Chic Inspired Shoot

I had the amazing opportunity to style and provide rentals - as well as build some! for this shoot featuring non-profit Nakate. The girls from Nakate approached us about styling a wedding featuring their jewelry to show how brides can support the cause on their big day and still have an ultra fun and chic wedding. I loved the idea and I think it turned out beautifully! And the ladies over at Style Me Pretty thought so too - so blessed to have them feature it on their amazing site. Here are just a few of my favs from the shoot!

 

ummm I want one!

Yes, I built that. Power drills and all!

my table made from wood palettes!

If you are interested in learning more about our rentals or if you'd like them at your next event you can get all the info HERE!

Other amazing vendors:

Photography + Concept: Brienne Michelle Photography
Jewelry/beads: The Nakate Project
Floral Design: Petalicious Flowers
Paper Goods: The Pomegranate Basket
Cake: Amanda Christine Cakes + Confections (amandachristinecakes @ gmail . com)
Hair: Anna Quinn Design
Makeup: Kiara’s Makeup Artistry
Dresses: Forever 21
Bride + Groom: Natalia and Lavar Simmons
MOH/Best Man: Meghan Christine Lubeck, Christian Baptiste