The Future of Odds and Ends

I have been considering my future for some time now.  Personal health and family are my priorities in this life.   After the past few amazing and successful years I have decided to close this chapter.  I will never regret the lessons I have learned and those friendships and connections made.  Antiques are my passion and obsession, it’s been fun learning that so many of you share my enthusiasm.  I have had three successful summers; and as my business kept expanding I came to a fork in the road. 

I had a humbling experience in 2013 as I was diagnosed with Lupus.  This never stopped me from pursuing my passion, but it taught me to focus on what matters most while not stretching myself too thin.  Odds and Ends continues to need of my daily efforts and attention, without I will not be able to keep up with our growth.  I love this company and have put blood, sweat, and tears into my passion for antiques.  But, I also have found myself this year and realized I want to further my education and have a family. 

I am not giving up, I am not quitting.  I am stepping back to see what I have accomplished and close the door on a successful chapter of my life.  This is a new beginning for me.  I look ahead excited, for when one door closes another opens.  In the end I hope you all understand.  I appreciate every opportunity I have been given and all the memories I have made.  I had the opportunity to work with countless creative, hardworking individuals and companies.  To you I am grateful.  

When I wrap up an event, I always wish my clients a happy life ahead.  I never want to leave without saying goodbye and letting them know I appreciate their business.  So here is to all of you I have had the opportunity to work with: brides, mothers, photographers, decorators, and everyone in between.  I wish you the best in all your future endeavors, as I hope you would do the same for me.  Odds and Ends is closing its doors on a fulfilled and accomplished note.  It has been an honor to start up my own company and see it grow.  Thank you to all.  I look forward to my new beginning and what lies ahead.

       Yours Truly One More Time… -J

Magnolia Rouge Feature: Rustic Desert Inspiration

Happy Friday!  I cannot even tell you how excited I am to see our beautiful items being featured by Magnolia Rouge!  Dani Hagemeister and LeeYen Lobendahn are great!  I met these two at an event last fall.  They have created some gorgeous photo shoots!  I was so happy to have something that worked just right for this occasion! I think little blue here did a great job! Check out the post at Magnolia Rouge: http://magnoliarouge.com/rustic-desert-inspiration-by-loblee-photography/

Wishing you a happy weekend, yours truly.... -J

Photography: Loblee Photography
Styling: Dani Hagemeister
So many other great vendors were a part of this collaboration.  To see full list please go to:
http://magnoliarouge.com/rustic-desert-inspiration-by-loblee-photography/

Photographer | Loblee Photography, Styling | Dani Hagemesiter, Flowers | Floral designs by Erin, Cake | Sara Elizabeth Custom Cakes and Sweets, Dress | Adriana Papell, Headpiece and veil | Danani handmade adornments, Bowtie | LaeCaties, Hair & Make-up | Lisa Frehner Hair, Stationery | Woodchick, Chair | Odds and ends vintage rentals, Models | Calli Gade and Kenny Watson - See more at: http://magnoliarouge.com/rustic-desert-inspiration-by-loblee-photography/#sthash.MFueKutS.dpuf

Photographer | Loblee Photography, Styling | Dani Hagemesiter, Flowers | Floral designs by Erin, Cake | Sara Elizabeth Custom Cakes and Sweets, Dress | Adriana Papell, Headpiece and veil | Danani handmade adornments, Bowtie | LaeCaties, Hair & Make-up | Lisa Frehner Hair, Stationery | Woodchick, Chair | Odds and ends vintage rentals, Models | Calli Gade and Kenny Watson - See more at: http://magnoliarouge.com/rustic-desert-inspiration-by-loblee-photography/#sthash.MFueKutS.dpuf

Jen + Brandon

Today I would like to highlight a wedding that incorporated a few fun new ideas!  Jen and Brandon held their reception in a church cultural hall.  This can always be a bit tricky because you want to make sure that the gym doesn't really look like a gym by the time you are done. Jen is very minimalists too, so we combined a few displays that pulled you into a vintage setting while mainating Jen's vision.  

A few of my favorite highlights included their guest book, which had guests write on jenga game pieces.  Also, we had a suitcase open for wedding advice,  pictures displayed in windows as frames, and an all time favorite: the beloved candy buffet.  You can't go wrong offering your guests a little extra sweet treat!  We also, created a fun display with 3 of our doors and our chandelier.  This is where the bride and groom stood for their line.  The gifts also were part of the decoration themselves as we placed them on ladders with a "gift" banner. I really enjoyed working with the bride and her family on creating the look that they wanted!  I wish these two all the best during their many years to come!  

-J

 

This wedding was a full decor wedding. All items seen are property of Odds and Ends Vintage Rental and Design, LLC.  Please inquire for details.

Selja's Simple and Elegant Style

Today's wedding was located in an outdoor park hidden away in a neighborhood in the Sugarhouse area.  I loved the location as you had to follow a path down to the open reception area.  I also loved that in this park there was a working fireplace.  I am sure as it grew dark and a bit chilly the wedding party was able to stay warm and cozy next to this intimate set up with our couch and chairs.  I love the use of simple flowers and wood throughout the venue.  Wood stumps were used as end tables next to our furniture.  This summer started a trend, which has now led to my obsession with using natural wood as a large element in decor.  Our trunk was used as a collection spot for gifts.  By the end of the night you could barely see the trunk!  Also the guest sign in table held a typewriter; it was kept simple as to focus on the typewriter.  

Although this wedding was not a full decor wedding, the bride added a couple of elements that I just adored.  She used paper doilies to create multiple banners.  This was placed on the far side of the venue, which was probably most helpful as it kept guests from taking the wrong trail back to the road.  It is so simple and affordable and definitely added a touch of Selja's style to the event.  Also, instead of centerpieces on each table there was a little vintage strawberry basket which had questions in it.  Guests were to take out a question, reply with an answer and then leave it in the basket for the bride and groom.  I took a peak at a few of the questions and they were hilarious.  "Would you ever babysit for us in the future?", I think was my favorite.  I am thinking of some of the funny answers I might give if I was asked that at a wedding.  All in all it ended up turning out really cute.  Best wishes to Selja and her hubby!  I hope you are having a great 2014 newlyweds!    

-J 

Eric + Grace {Ogden Union Station}

If you haven't taken a stroll down to Ogden Union Station, I highly suggest it!  From the moment you walk in there is a 1920's industrial feel to the place.  From the architecture and red brick to the antique car museum this place is sure to please anyone with a vintage passion.  As I said before it had an industrial design to the building which was really fun to incorporate.  I don't often have the opportunity to throw my entire collection into an industrious space; and so by switching gears I really saw how versatile each piece can be.

Most of the pictures you see below are with the overhead station lights on.  Once we turned the lights down, the ambiance lighting set the stage.  Strings of lights were hung throughout the venue with one of the largest chandeliers I have ever seen right in the center above where the buffet tables meet.  Unfortunately, I would have lost a lot of details if I were to post pictures in this lighting... so just imagine the beauty with the lights turned down. 

One of my favorite highlights from the night was the sitting area near the stage.  It was set up with a rug as if you were literally inside a living room.  This created a more intimate and informal feel for guests who just wanted to socialize and relax for a moment.  The grooms family crafted a light out of an old wheel and old bottles.  It was the most amazing light and really added to tie this space all together.  No... unfortunately this isn't my light.... but you can bet it is on my list of must haves!  I also loved the use of our claw foot tub as a catch all for the gifts.  Since it is over sized it was the perfect area to drop gifts, that way they weren't overwhelming the entire space.  Also a big trend I saw this summer was the use of baby's breath and similar flowers.  I used this quite often as it is simple, affordable, and very versatile.  It can be tied in to any theme or color scheme with ease!

This wedding was a full decor wedding package.  If you would like to work with us on designing and renting our entire collection including items not listed on our site please contact us directly.  All items you see below are property of Odds and Ends Vintage Design and Rental, LLC and are currently available upon request.  Some items are not listed currently online, please inquire for more information.