Spring Garden Inspiration

Looking for inspiration for your Spring decor and party themes?
Look no further....

The darling and VERY talented Monique outdid herself with the front entrance vignette at The Vintage Marketplace Show!
She hauled in all of this stuff from her house - it's all HERS, not for sale -
and styled this charming garden scene for everyone to ogle, photograph, and enjoy at the show.

Just take a gander at the glorious garden she created:

That's Miss Monique working on final details - in platform shoes, no less!

The main scene in the vignette is the giant window backdrop, bookended by regal vintage columns.

A porch swing hangs from the overhead architecture,

and garden plants and accessories bring a perfect garden to life...

Above,  more details of the main scene

To the left of the main scene, a small table and chairs create a perfect tete a' tete setting,

propped and ready for afternoon tea... right down to the dress and parasol!

A closer look...

Closer to the front on the left are more charming details:
A large birdcage with a flowering plant inside sits on a table covered with a tutu!
A vintage white bicycle's basket is filled with moss, a tutu, and garden accessories.

To the right of the main scene, a mirrored vanity is propped with vintage prom dresses and accessories.
The tiny dressing chair has a tutu cushion, and a bitsy birdcage sheltering a tiny chandelier ornament!

I shot these images in 2014... Update for 2016:
Do you love vintage-style decorating?
Don't miss this beautiful vintage show, held each season in Southern California!

Images in this post taken by Deb Kennedy of HOMEWARDfound Decor.
Decor design & styling of privately-owned props (NFS) by Monique.
The Vintage Marketplace Event is hosted by Christie Repasy and Rita Reade.
 

shared online:

 Cupcakes & Crinoline | Project Inspire{d}

One Project Closer | Creativity Unleashed

Pink Holiday

So, if you're a Shabby girl and have a pale pastel color scheme in your home,

how do you escape the abundance of red and green in the store decor aisles?

Get inspired by the elegant pink, white and gold color palette of this display...

and then head to vintage stores to go shopping! 

This GORGEOUS setting was a photo booth,

 set up at the recent Vintage Marketplace Show in Southern California.

[Props provided by 'Touched by Time' Vintage Rentals

Styling by Deborah Watts of 'Blossoms Vintage Chic' & Monique Hemminger]

I don't think too many words are necessary here...

just sit back and enjoy the beauty of vintage, second-hand, found, and heirloom items

combined into a stunningly feminine and glamorous Holiday decor scheme!

 [inserting a word or two here: the photo above is my favorite image from this series!]

The photos below were snapped in show hostess Rita Reade's booth, 'Mammabellarte':

... from big props and large visual effects to tiny details, 

incorporating your favorite hues into your Holiday decor is as simple as

letting your existing decor lead the way!

shared online:

OPC & TBH | The Humble Brag