Retro Jewels

I think in a past life I was a 1960's cabaret singer.  I have such a lurve of sparkly retro jewelry so you can imagine my happiness to find Etsy seller My Vintage Jewels.  Would you just look at these treasures?  

Source: My Vintage Jewels

Part Time Retail Sales...plus a whole lot more.

The English Dept. is a bustling little shop with a special mission. We focus on non-traditional bridal, bridesmaid and special occasion dresses in an intimate boutique setting. We pride ourselves on providing excellent service in a relaxed environment. This is decidedly not a stuffy bridal salon. Our ideal English Dept. employee has experience, energy and enthusiasm, a cheerful and patient disposition, a ready grasp of details, the ability to learn quickly and independently, and the ability to assist a diverse community of customers with their shopping experience. It's a special opportunity for the right person...could it be you? If you are in the Portland area and think you might like to work with us, please let us know! Forward a resume to info@theenglishdept.com, including your desired hours and availability.

Black And White and Yellow All Over!

Hi Everyone! We're returning from a busy weekend but wanted to get a few things up for you this week. Here are more pictures from Megan and Brendan's bold, black and white damask wedding, taken by yours truly at Amorology. We by NO means claim to be photographers but every once in a while get a chance to capture some of the details of our weddings and it of course always reminds us just how much we love our real photographers!

With a palette of black, white and yellow, the pops of yellow were so much fun to play with. Here are some of our favorite shots and details of the day.

I loved the black and white furniture and the tents we brought in to give dimension to the space.

The flowers were done by Twigg Botanicals and offered another beautiful pop of yellow.

On the bride's list of priorities was chandeliers. While it was a little bit of a challenge on the wide open grass lawn..these black chandeliers added just the right touch to the tents to really dress them up while adding the extra light we needed....and we found a way to incorporate chandeliers!!

I love this shot from the day. It really shows how beautiful the setting was!

Megan was now officially a Tobler, so their guests were treated to sweet boxes of mini Toblerone candy bars!

The reception was full of amazing desserts like this lemon tart as well as the candy station we custom created for the couple in their corresponding colors!

One of our favorite candy items from the day: candy mustaches...so much fun!

David, the DJ from Hit It Music, was such a good sport about being our model :)

Always a sign of a good party when the shoes come off!

A very special thank you to Stephina Photography for editing our amateur photography shots for us. We had so much fun snapping these photos, and even more fun putting together this special day for Megan and Brendan!!!

DIY: Sparkler Cards and Matchbook Wrappers

This is a great project for those who are using sparklers at your wedding!

Please visit Twig and Thistle for instructions!!

Sterling Silver Celebrity Inspired Celtic Design Vintage Brooch

Moonlight, glittering gowns and black ties is where you will get a chance to showoff the gorgeous Rhodium Plated .925 Sterling Silver round scalloped milgrain edged brooch that showcases an ancient Celtic Shield motif. This vintage style brooch has a unique combination of round and marquise bezel set White Cubic Zirconia. This exquisite brooch will make your glamorous gowns and formal jackets more scintillating. Versatile and beautiful, it can also dress up your formal hair styles too. Detail

Sterling Silver Marcasite Amethyst-Color Glass Heart Pendant

Sterling silver marcasite amethyst-color glass heart pendant. This is absolutely beautiful and makes you feel good to wear. The chain is very light weight and really catches the eye. Detail

Yellow Gold White Freshwater Cultured Pearl Necklace

A classic pearl strand is a jewelry wardrobe essential--versatile, beautiful, and always in fashion. This 18-inch strand showcases 6.5-7mm semi-round white freshwater cultured pearls, nicely matched for size, shape, and color, and individually knotted on coordinating silk cord. The pearls have a beautiful medium luster with light blemishing. Detail