Vintage Must Have: Muff

December 8, 2012, 14 Comments

It’s finally getting chilly, with temperatures not even going above 50 degrees! So it’s certainly time for my favorite winter accessory…a muff! I’ve always had an adoration for the cozy little hand-warmer. The muff was a must for ladies at the turn-of-the-century and made a comeback in a small form in the 1940s and 50s. …

Saying "I Do!"

December 23, 2010, 1 Comment

Alright, so here I am, my first entry as a married woman! It’s kind of strange to think about! While there were several problems, nothing too disastrous happened and everyone had a good time, and there was fun to be had by all. So, here are the pictures! Enjoy! Thanks to an army of friends…

Wedding Prep

December 10, 2010, 1 Comment

Goodness! I can’t believe it’s Friday already! I’m getting married in just a few days! Lately, my days have been filled with vow writing, decor packing, boutonniere making, thank you card writing, and steaming – yes, steaming. Yeah, let me explain. I discovered it was cheaper to purchase chair covers than to rent them. So…

Wedding Update

September 21, 2010, 2 Comments

Over the weekend, my mom visited yet again to help out with wedding stuff. A few weeks ago, when she visited, I finally decided upon a veil (after long and fruitless hair comb searches), and placed the order. Quick story here, I have a mega fear of veils. They creep me out to no end… I think it…

Love is in the Air

June 23, 2010, 2 Comments

Just before graduation, Patrick and I finally got around to doing our engagement photos. It had been a process of waiting for just the right time for all three parties and not to mention waiting for good weather. Ivar Vong, the photo editor for the Oregon Daily Emerald and one of the web developers for the EMU…

Vintage Meets Bridal: What a Pair!

February 27, 2010, 3 Comments

Friends Ava Hansen and AlexSandra have filled a much needed void in both the vintage realm and the bridal realm: a ‘marriage’ of the two. Their project, the Portland Vintage Bridal show, is a wonderful event that caters directly to the vintage woman tying the knot. “We thought about splitting a booth at the Portland Bridal Show,…

A Vintage Bridal Show for the Vintage Bride!

February 2, 2010, 1 Comment

This is a call to all brides-to-be in Oregon. On February 27th and 28th the Queen Anne Victorian Mansion will play host to the Second Annual Vintage Bridal Show, sponsored by the Ava Hansen Millinery and AlexSandra’s Vintage Emporium. The show is free, but there is a suggested food donation for the Oregon Food Bank. In addition…

Retro Save-the-Date Cards & Other Wedding News

January 17, 2010, 2 Comments

Wedding planning is in full swing. Yesterday I attended the Portland Bridal Show at the Convention Center with my mom and my maid-of-honor, Megan. The show was a mad house of 150 vendors hawking their trades to brides and their entourages, akin to a turn-of-the-century Victorian market; “Do you have DJ yet?” “Do you have a venue yet?”…

A Little Bit o’ Atomic Life

December 24, 2009, 1 Comment

I don’t know about you, but gearing up for this Christmas has been much more hectic than normal. Mostly due to the fact I’m juggling Christmas and wedding planning. Sunday, my mom, Patrick, and I headed up to Portland where Monday, my mom, my maid of honor, Megan and I set forth dress hunting. The first…