Mirror, Mirror On The Wall... Or Gate!

Hi! 

So, have you thought about mirrors as accents but  reconsidered?  

They can be so boring and hey, they are just mirrors. Done that, Right!

Wrong.

Well, Ashley and I brought them to life in new ways at her wedding. 

I have all sorts of shapes and sizes but the oval was just what we were looking for.

 We used the oval mirrors as the base for the centerpiece and added beautiful mercury glass vases and filled them with flowers to the brim! Thank you Flower Allie! They reflected the beauty above but were so understated it worked!!

 We went a bit farther.... We wanted some sort of welcome as the guests made their way to the back courtyard. So, with the mercury glass fresh in my mind, I thought it would be magical to have a mirror as the welcome accent. The ladies could check their hair without being noticed and the message would be warm and wonderful....

We added Ashley's lovely mini suitcase with fans for the ladies on a lace topped table. A few more crystal vases with flowers and waalaa... a special welcome to their ceremony! 

 Ashley's grandmother delighted us all with your beautiful penmanship and helped us create a stunning presentation!! Michelle Kunz of Luminaire Images captured the writing beautifully.

Do you have ideas that your just not sure of? 

Be brave and experiment. If it doesn't work in one situation, it will in another!

Enjoy!

Love,

Michelle Gregory

the Jones Victorian Estate

Be Original... How about a Vintage Schwinn Bicycle?

Hi!

I was rummaging around in the Estate's garage and look what I found?!  A woman's 1963 White (with pink lettering and accents) Schwinn Bicycle! When I saw it, I thought... "What a perfect piece for accenting one of my weddings and/or for a great photo opportunity for the Bride! It's all original and so dog-gone cute!!

I added a floral basket and waalaa! It's just perfect!

After  taking the first photo, I found a men's blue bicycle too! It's just perfect for the Groom! There's a basket for drinks and snacks. Where's the beer? 

See you later! I'm off on a ride in the sunshine!!!

It's getting better and better at the Jones Victorian Estate!

Love,

Michelle

Stylist and Coordinator

It's the Little Things That Matter!

Hi!

I always say it's the little things that matter. Right? Do you agree?

It's someone you don't know that holds the door open for you! It's having plenty of ice for your Iced Tea.   It's finding that extra change in the bottom of your purse for that parking meter. It's finding the last cookie in the cookie jar. It's taking the time to say hi even when you are running late. It's receiving a hug for just being you. 

Have you ever thought of sugar cubes? Funny question to be sure. I have because it's the little things that matter.  I love adding a colorful sugar cube to my tea or coffee. It's the little expression of love that is so endearing!

Here at the Jones Victorian Estate, you and your guests will be treated with decorated sugar cubes for your coffee or tea! It is my wish to treat you like the royalty that you are!

Come and see!

Here's one of our vintage tea cups ready for the hot cup of tea! (I don't use four cubes in my cup, but they are so cute I wanted a variety to choose from!)

Here, just a few designs: Hearts, Rose Buds, Daisies, Hyacinths, Holly, Christmas Trees, Wreath, Blue Birds and Smiley Faces!

I thought it would be fun to personalize the cubes with initials of the Bride and Groom!! Hey, we can do anything!! It's all about having fun!!

It's going to be a fantastic year! Thank you for the choosing the Jones Victorian Estate for your special day! I look forward to meeting you!

Tea anyone?

Love,

Michelle Gregory

Stylist and Coordinator

What's Vintage?

Hi!

What's vintage to you?

Vintage is all about the special touches that makes your event truly amazing. Those unique touches don't have to be expensive or large like a table but may be simple and elegant. Take vintage silverware, Theodore Haviland china and assorted vintage floral tea cups and saucers for example. They are simple decorative pieces but have a big POW effect. 

 Here, the beautiful gracefulness of the Haviland china teamed with the silver fork (with "Bride") adds the feel of yesteryear while creating a special elegance just for you.

The Haviland plates were added to the walls of the Gazebo! We began with two plates and then loved it so much, we added different sizes and lots more!! You may use any china or plates that you find or ones that Grandma has!!!

The cake added to the vintage feel with an ivory base with white  frosting flowers. The cake topper was a mini tea cup just perfect for top layer size. We finished the table with a crystal cake stand, moss green satin floor length linen with a delicate floral organza overlay.

Pictured here, the tea cup and saucer with the floral arrangement completed this vintage look to our Gazebo's windows. Each windowsill had a different tea cup but all had the same lovely color scheme.

Other items may be easily added such as picture frames, canisters, old hats and tea pots to create a look that is special to you. Remember, the items way be used in different ways! How? Turn the tea cups on their side or upside down, add candles to them or in them.  We recently used a mini tea pot for the flower girl! Katie glued it to a decorated pole and whaaalaa! A gorgeous
flower girl accent!! (I'll post the photo soon! I just received the link from the Photographer!)

Whatever you do.... have fun. Isn't that what it's all about? What's in your cubboard?
Love,
Michelle Gregory