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Mood Board #98: Pink Depression Glass

By Lauren on January 29, 2013 in Mood Boards, Spring, Summer

I have a confession to make: I’m a Depression glass hoarder. Although I have yet to conduct an official inventory, I probably own more than 200 pieces, and I have absolutely no idea what to do with them. The look on my husband’s face when he catches me sneaking a new set into the house (usually from an obscure and unreasonably distant pseudo-antique shop) makes me feel like a compulsive collector of creepy porcelain dolls, and I half expect to wake up one day and find that he’s unloaded the entire lot on eBay. I don’t know what it is about Depression glass. Maybe it’s the history behind it or the charming pattern names, such as Moondrops and Cherryberry, which, for the original owners, alluded to better days and the lost glamor of the flourishing ’20s.

Although I seek out Depression glass in every shade, the pale pink hues, which often gradate into a rosy amber glow at the base of each piece, are by far my favorite. And thus we have today’s board, which features pink Depression glass and poppies, among other soft and lovely blooms. The ombréesque corals and cheerful canary-yellow colors inject an inviting brightness and a playful sophistication into an otherwise pretty but plain pink palette.

CREDITS (from left to right, top to bottom): Girl with peony > Photo by Elizabeth Messina (via Destination Weddings & Honeymoons) / Meringue-filled cups > Photo by Our Labor of Love, styling by Amy Osaba for The Bride’s Guide / Champagne cocktail > Photo and recipe from the Winter 2011 issue of Sweet Paul / Glasses > Photo by Jessica Claire, styling by Amorology (via Green Wedding Shoes) / Cake > Photo by Our Labor of Love, styling by Amy Osaba for The Bride’s Guide / Poppy and jasmine vine bouquet > Photo by Jose Villa, floral design by Flowerwild (via Southern Weddings)

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Andrea + Brian: A Cozy and Colorful Maryland Wedding by ZADesignz

By Lauren on December 18, 2012 in Budget-Friendly, Vintage

We have a special place in our hearts for intimate weddings with vintage flair, and this charming, colorfully autumnal fête, held at a quaint private residence in Maryland, is no exception. The ladies of Serendipity Bridal & Events worked their event design magic to create an unforgettably romantic setting, and Zareth of ZADesignz was on hand to capture every vibrantly beautiful moment.

Like most brides and grooms, Andrea and Brian had a limited budget, so resourcefulness was key in making their dream day a reality. They scoured local thrift shops, yard sales, and even dollar stores to find unique items, such as lace linens, ornate candelabras, and colored Depression glass pieces, that suited their theme but didn’t cost a fortune. They also enlisted the help of family and friends to make the occasion as memorable and personal as possible. The results speak for themselves. “It was everything I wanted and more,” Andrea said.

From the Bride, Andrea

Brian and I both love vintage furniture, clothing, and decorative pieces, so having a vintage-themed wedding really suited our personalities. Brian’s mother and I started collecting old glasses right after we got engaged. We had from March until October to find 80 vintage glasses. We didn’t have a very large budget, so we had to find things that fit the theme but didn’t cost much. Scouring local thrift stores, yard sales, and even dollar stores for items such as lace, candleholders, and glass bowls helped us stay within our budget. I had my entire family on the hunt for anything vintage that would go with our theme. My mom found the old typewriter that we placed on our registry table online. We actually found an old chest and a vintage sofa on Craigslist. We got great deals on everything. We tried to select items that we would want to keep in our home after the wedding. The love seat and chest are pieces that we now use in our living room.

My family did a fantastic job helping. From the food to the decorations, everything was put together by family and friends. They made our day incredibly special. It was everything I wanted and more. My grandfather made the pumpkin dip for the ginger snaps, the pumpkin rolls, and the buttermilk pies. My father and stepmother put together all the appetizer trays, as well as made the baked beans and smoked salmon dip. My mother had two of her friends come over to help get everything ready for the wedding; they started decorating about two days beforehand.

The DJ was actually my high school prom date; he is a wonderful musician. I originally wanted white and cream-colored flowers, but after visiting with our florist, a family friend, I decided to go with every color in the rainbow.