Love & Rummage

[ February 8, 2011 ] catherine

Every year around Valentine’s Day I make a point of visiting the Love & Rummage Show at the Workroom, always finding inspiring people doing wonderfully crafted items that can be used for weddings. This year was no different.

I heard that Jamie Maddalena, a Toronto wedding photographer, would be there with her new venture, Send More Mail. Jamie has packaged vintage stamps in bundles that add up 59 cents, the cost of mailing a standard size in letter Canada. Once stuck onto the envelope they create a unique salon-style art exhibit on each envelope.

Send a bouquet to your sweetheart or décor you wedding with beautiful arrangements by Alison Westlake, a florist with a love of mixing the old and the new. Stay tuned for an interview with Alison and a tour of Coriander Girl – her adorable store on Queen West. Coriander Girl- 1537 Queen Street West, Toronto.

Bookhou was also at the Love & Rummage sale with some great ides for Valentine’s Day: heart tags and cards; printed tea towels; and embroidered buttons. My favorite find was their heart gift bag containing a je t’aime tea towel, and two heart shaped cookies all in a reusable gift bag. Customized with the theme of your wedding these gift bags make fantastic favours.
Bookhou-798 Dundas Street West, Toronto.

Vintage In Every Detail

[ January 27, 2011 ] catherine

I found these adorable creations on etsy by Cotton Bird Designs. All her designs, toppers, garlands, flowers and sculptures are made from vintage materials, maps, fabrics, music scores and books. I love the idea of mixing vintage materials with a contemporary design, a great look for any wedding.

Vintage Inspired Engagement Shoot

[ January 26, 2011 ] catherine

Meghan and Adam, a Toronto couple planning a summer wedding in Muskoka, met up with photographer Dave Biesse of Dave & Charlotte Photography at the King Edward Hotel to capture some beautiful engagement shots. The hotel boasts 100-year-old architectural details and has an overall ‘high-society’ vibe; Meghan and Adam could not have picked a better setting to illustrate their love for all things vintage.