Love & Folly

Joie Winter/Resort 2012

2012-01-24T08:00:00.001-06:00

{I'm especially loving this season at Joie}

Spring Internships at Antiquaria

2012-01-23T18:47:00.000-06:00

Antiquaria is currently looking for talented interns to join our team!

As a rapidly growing small company we are looking for highly motivated individuals who have a passion for good design and all things vintage.

These internships are applicable to students or other creatives who are in the Los Angeles area and have reliable transportation. We will happily work with any for credit internship programs that may be applicable to your degree. If you are interested in an internship with Antiquaria, please email your resume to info(at)shopantiquaria(dot)com.

We look forward to hearing from you!

xoxo

Bailey & Emma

See below for the internship positions we currently have available:

Retail / Gift Registry Internship

Internship Description:

At Antiquaria, we have a flourishing vintage housewares shop & registry service. You will get the opportunity to assist the owners in the purchasing and processing of merchandise. You will also gain experience in online retail and what goes into marketing and branding a boutique retail business. Antiquaria also produces many lifestyle shoots for both promotions and for their online magazine, The Antiquarian Post. As a visual component, you may also assist the owners in styling product for both their product listings and their conceptual shoots.

To be applicable for this internship you must:
Be a retail, fashion or visual merchandising student with interest in the vintage and wedding market
Have excellent customer service
Understand the Antiquaria brand and customer
Be responsible, organized, highly motivated and a self starter.

We are a small company and have a fast paced studio environment.
Previous work experience is a plus

Graphic Design Internship:

Internship Description:
At Antiquaria, we have a rapidly growing custom design and custom rubber stamp business. Our business’ aesthetic thrives off of balanced design, components of hand lettering and vintage graphics. Through this unique combination, we create a style that is unique to Antiquaria. You will have the opportunity to get involved in our graphic design process, working closely with the designers on stamp collections and client work.

To be applicable for this internship you must:
Be a graphic design/ design student or have equivalent experience
Have a good knowledge and foundation in Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop
Be organized, highly motivated and a self starter. We are a small company and have a fast paced studio environment.
Previous work experience is a plus, please bring a portfolio

Photography Internship:

Internship Description:
At Antiquaria, quality product photography and highly styled imagery are crucial to our overall brand aesthetic . We utilize many different photography styles and techniques for different aspects of our business, product photography, lifestyle shoots and our online magazine, The Antiquarian Post. You will have the opportunity to work closely and assist the owners and art directors of Antiquaria at all of their photo shoots.

To be applicable for this internship you must:
Be a photography student or have equivalent experience
Have a good knowledge and foundation in Adobe Photoshop
Be highly motivated and a self starter. We are a small company and have a fast paced studio environment.

Previous work experience is a plus, please bring a portfolio

Painterly

2012-01-17T11:36:00.001-06:00

All these lovely images are inspiring me to get out my paintbrushes....

Top Left: photo via Oncewed , Top Right: Joanna Goss

Middle Left: Clair Desjardins , Middle Right: unknown

Bottom Left: Lulie Wallace , Bottom Right: Vincent Hawkins

01.15.12

2012-01-15T10:00:00.000-06:00

I could really go for a vacation on the coast somewhere exotic.....

{image via dustjacket}

{above from left to right: Zimmermann, Karla Colletto, We Are Handsome}

{above from left to right: Jets by Jessica Allen, Norma Kamali, Tory Praver}

{image via Haus Therapy}

Thakoon Addition

2012-01-10T10:00:00.003-06:00

Loving the prints from Thakoon's Addition Collection this spring.

I heart Green Handbags

2012-01-06T10:00:00.001-06:00

{Fromt left to right: Chloe, Proenza Schouler, Marc by Marc Jacobs }

The Antiquarian Post Issue No.1

2011-10-21T11:16:00.000-05:00

Thought you might like to know what I've been up to lately (since my posting has been so sparse!).

I've been super busy over at Antiquaria, getting the first issue of our seasonal online magazine, The Antiquarian Post, ready for it's big debut. I'm super excited to announce that it's finally here and was featured today on Design Sponge.

Since most of our time is spent on the mundane aspects of running a business, Bailey and I decided to start an online magazine as a creative outlet for all the inspiration swimming around in our imaginations.

Hope you enjoy!

Open publication - Free publishing - More antiquaria

Santa Barbara Court House Wedding

2011-10-01T10:41:00.000-05:00

I just had to share a few photos from Jen & Mike's gorgeous wedding ceremony at the Santa Barbara Court House. I always forget how magnificent the interior of the building is.

Congrats to Jenny and Mike.

{photography by Jessica Fairchild}

09.27.11

2011-09-27T14:42:00.001-05:00

{see here for links to photo sources}

Calling Card Giveaway!

2011-09-19T22:25:00.000-05:00

Be sure to enter the Calling Card Rubber Stamp Giveaway over at Antiquaria!

We will be picking 2 winners and each winner will be able to choose from any of our custom Calling Card Stamp Designs.

Check out the details here.

{Vintage Typewriter Calling Card Stamp}

{Navajo Calling Card Stamp}

{Calligraphy Accent Calling Card}

Vintage California Postcards

2011-08-01T18:40:00.000-05:00

2011-08-01T18:37:00.000-05:00

Snap shots of the night blooming cactus in my mother's yard.

The Great Homecoming

2011-07-30T11:23:00.000-05:00

It's official. The movers are booked, a lease is signed, and boxes are being packed.

After almost 10 years away, I'm coming home to California.

Come September Chris and I will be living in Los Angeles!!

Flower Garlands

2011-07-06T19:05:00.000-05:00

My mid-summer's obsession: flower garlands.

{photo sources: 1. via Oracle Fox , 2 & 5. Elle Denmark, 3. via A glamorous Little Side Project 4. via the Color Collective}

Bohemia Part II

2011-05-31T20:19:00.000-05:00

{image credits via my Pinterest & Alexandra Valenti}

The Belated Honeymoon: Tulum, Mexico

2011-05-16T18:28:00.000-05:00

Margaritas + Ceviche + Beach Paradise. I was sad to leave.......

Bohemia

2011-03-28T23:03:00.000-05:00

Can't get enough....

{photo sources available here}

3.14.11

2011-03-14T23:34:00.002-05:00

I need this outfit.

Emerald Forest

2011-03-08T14:14:00.000-06:00

I think green is my new favorite color.

{Shoes from Anthropologie, bowls from Dinosaur Designs, Graphic Design by Liam Stevens, Lake Photo by Christian Oth Studio via 100 Layer Cake}

Studio Inspiration

2011-03-04T10:00:00.001-06:00

Favorites from Runway: Suno Fall 2011

2011-03-04T08:00:00.001-06:00

Love the colors: mustards, greys, navy & olive.

Mulberry Fall 2011

2011-03-03T08:00:00.000-06:00

Loving the vintage bags, oversized plaid scarves, shades of brown and chunky sweaters.

Summer Sandals Part I

2011-03-02T08:00:00.001-06:00

1. Joie "McCartney" Sandal $195 2. Joie "Leo Cutout" Sandal $255 3. Belle by Sigerson Morrison $240 4 & 7. Gentle Souls "Break My Heart" Sandal $185 5. Dolce Vita "Campbell" Sandal $136 6. Sam Edelman "Grady" Sandal $90

8. Topshop "Hippie Rope" Sandal $55

Marc by Marc Jacobs Fall 2011

2011-03-01T08:00:00.006-06:00

Love the Deer print and the vintage styling.

Inspiration: Putty, Taupe, and Rosy Nuetrals

2011-02-28T08:00:00.001-06:00

{clockwise from top right: Turkish Marie Claire via Solid Frog, Frames. Banners, Secret Interior Print Dress}

Swim Part I

2011-02-25T10:32:00.000-06:00

Since I won't be caught dead in a bikini, every year I search for a new cute one-piece. Above are a few contenders.

{1. Pucci, 2. Zimmermann, 3. Missoni, 4. Diane von Furstenberg, 5. Jets Black, 6. Anthropologie, 7. Topshop,

images via the Touche Lookbook}

2011-02-17T08:00:00.001-06:00

{Postalco notebooks from Kaufann Mercantile, Bird print from DekaAnimals, A.P.C. sunglasses, YSL Muse Bag}

&

2011-02-16T12:18:00.000-06:00

{Pastel Cutlery & Steven Alan Louisa Dress}

Spring Looks at Steven Alan

2011-02-14T13:19:00.000-06:00

Spring Looks from Steven Alan

Geometry in Color

2011-02-10T16:14:00.000-06:00

{From top: Geometric Art Print, Painted Sticks, Necklace, Vintage Arrows}

Necklaces

2011-02-04T11:54:00.000-06:00

Necklaces from Noir & La Raffinerie

I heart Jackelopes

2011-02-03T17:40:00.000-06:00

Vintage Jackelope Postcards. So Awesome.

Today on Oh So Beautiful Paper

2011-01-25T11:44:00.000-06:00

As I am currently still moonlighting as the designer for Inviting Affairs, above is a recent custom wedding invitation that I designed for a really sweet bride, Paige Phillips. It was featured on my favorite paper blog Oh So Beautiful Paper. See more of the invitation suite here.

Spring Pillows

2011-01-19T11:04:00.000-06:00

Loving these brightly colored and artistic pillows.

{1. CB2,2. Unison, 3. Dwell Studio, 4&5 CB2}

Southern Living Weddings

2011-01-16T12:12:00.001-06:00

I'm excited to announce that our wedding was one of the 25 featured real weddings in the current issue of Southern Living Weddings. The magazine will be on news stands until April 22.

Thanks again to everyone who helped make our wedding such a blast!

Texturedred Flats

2011-01-13T08:00:00.000-06:00

Loving textured flats for spring.

{clockwise from top left: Ecote, Lanvin, Prada, Lanvin, Christian Louboutin, ZigiSoho}

10.12.11

2011-01-12T08:00:00.000-06:00

A few pages from the Journal Standard Luxe Catalogue.

01.11.11

2011-01-11T08:00:00.000-06:00

I heart these Sea by Chloe Spring items.

2011-01-10T22:03:00.000-06:00

Oh my. I want them all!

{Antique Turkish Pillows}

01.10.11

2011-01-10T09:53:00.000-06:00

Love + Love

{Marc By Marc Jacobs Bag + Christian Louboutin Flats}

01.06.11

2011-01-06T09:10:00.000-06:00

Loving these vintage woven blankets.

{available here & here}

01.05.11

2011-01-05T08:00:00.002-06:00

Daria Photographed by Don Miller in the November 2010 issue of Russian Elle.

{Photos pulled from Dust Jacket Attic}

01.04.11

2011-01-04T09:15:00.000-06:00

Happy New Year! Mine will be filled with beautiful ponies and pretty dresses.

12.31.10

2010-12-31T09:23:00.001-06:00

looking forward to these 2011 postage stamps.

12.30.10

2010-12-30T15:45:00.000-06:00

Currently loving vintage inspired geometric woven fabrics.

{Virginia Johnson Tote, images from the winter Toast catalogue, Mayabags}

GUEST BLOGGING AT ALTERNATIVE APPAREL

2010-12-15T09:16:00.000-06:00

I'm excited to announce that I was recently asked to guest blog for Alternative Apparel, here are a few pics from my most recent post for them. You can see the full post on their blog here.

Vintage Prints

2010-12-14T09:18:00.000-06:00

These prints on vintage dictionary pages are so much fun. I found a couple people on Esty who sell them but these are from here.

2010-12-13T10:40:00.000-06:00

After a few months of hard work, we finally went live with the Antiquaria Web Store this morning! Now the real fun begins......

Here are a few of my favorites (I wish I could keep it all for myself!)

{Cobalt & Canary China, Set of 4 Placesettings}

I think this set is my favorite, I absolutely love the quirky-ness of these souvenir plates as dinner plates, especially mixed with all the other blue & white patterns. This is a set that we will continuously build into as we collect more pieces.

{"State Plate" 5 piece place setting}

The Prairie Floral Plates are also quite lovely. All of the dinner plates are different and they are all really special. We built this set one plate at a time.

{"Prairie Floral" Plates, Set of six Dinner & Salad Plates}

{Colorado State Souvenir Tray}

The "Berkshires" China Collection is also one that's close to my heart. I love the red acorn toile pattern mixed with the vintage florals.

{"Berkshires" China, 6 piece place setting}

We started collecting these little cups with the intention of using them for sorbet or ice cream.

They are so fun mixed together in different color ways.

{Jewel Color Swatch Sorbet Cups}

Antiquaria

2010-12-02T08:00:00.000-06:00

So, I know I've been completely MIA on the blog for the past few months. It's mainly been because I have been focusing on my newest project, Antiquaria, which will be an online store focusing on curated vintage dishes and custom vintage gift registry. My partner in crime is Bailey Amon, who was the talented calligrapher who did the calligraphy for my wedding invitation (featured on Oh So Beautiful Paper). We are feverishly working on getting our web shop launched - hopefully any day now!

For now you can take a peek at our website to see what we have in store for you.

I'll keep you posted on the progress.

xoxo Emma

{Product Photography by Kelly James, Vintage Housewares & Dishes from Antiquaria}

LIZZIE FORTUNATO FALL 2010

2010-12-01T18:20:00.000-06:00

Fall/Winter at Lizzie Fortunato Jewels. I love their lookbooks - the styling and shots are some of my favorite product photography.

{Lizzie Fortunato Jewels, Photography by Kfir Ziv}

2010-11-29T09:56:00.000-06:00

{From top: Dip Dyed Rope Necklace by Tanya Aguiniga, Wooden Desk Set by Singgih Kartono, Leather Bike Pouch, Retro Yellow Phone and Navajo Beaded Clutch from Anthropologie}

2010-10-25T19:53:00.000-05:00

{pretty pretty girls}

2010-10-04T10:50:00.000-05:00

My bridesmaids were voted some of the most stylish over at SomethingYellow.

2010-09-29T08:00:00.001-05:00

{images from the fall toast catalogue. I want to live in it}

2010-09-28T08:00:00.000-05:00

Fall looks from A.P.C.'s Madras line

2010-09-27T23:34:00.000-05:00

Thanks to Bailey, I've finally been clued into Pinterest. It's my new favorite thing.

Now I have a place to collect all my inspiration, organize it and keep the links to the images. Yay!

{You can check out my pins by clicking the link below}

See my pins on pinterest

2010-09-27T23:05:00.000-05:00

images from the fall 45rpm catalogue.

2010-09-27T22:55:00.000-05:00

Gorgeous studies of color and texture by Johnny Miller.

2010-09-18T09:27:00.000-05:00

One of a kind chairs via Anthropologie. So beautiful.

2010-09-06T08:00:00.003-05:00

Images from the fall Bergdorf Goodman catalogue photographed by Beau Grealy.

2010-09-04T09:43:00.001-05:00

Yesterday I opened up my mailbox to find $100 gift card from Bergdorf Goodman, cause they miss me.

Well I miss you too Bergies, and I will take one red Marc by Marc Jacobs bag thank you very much.

2010-09-03T13:01:00.000-05:00

My godmother, Dennie, just sent me these photos of my mother when she was young. Mom - you were so beautiful, and still are of course. Happy Birthday. I love you.

2010-09-03T09:41:00.001-05:00

Fall prints from Leifsdottir.

2010-09-03T09:32:00.000-05:00

These outdoorsy bags and beautiful fall looks from Lyell make me feel a little better that summer is coming to an end. I get so depressed in September. I hate it when summer is ending and the days start getting shorter.

{bags from Marc by Marc Jacobs, Jas MB, and Alexander Wang all available here. Horse photo via Alfalfa Anne, Lyell looks photographed by Tamara Schlesinger}

2010-09-02T20:55:00.000-05:00

Loving bohemian southwestern inspired interiors & accessories.

{above bags from Marc by Marc Jacobs, shoes from Lucky Brand, and bedroom photo via Desire to Inspire}

2010-08-30T20:32:00.000-05:00

Mad Men inspired photo shoot from the September issue of Vogue (via dustjacketattic).

2010-08-30T08:00:00.001-05:00

Pool party anyone?

{vintage swim cap advertisements & photos from Vogue Italia via Jetroot.com}

2010-08-27T08:00:00.001-05:00

vintage russian matchbooks via Jane McDevitt (aka Maraid)

2010-08-26T08:00:00.000-05:00

{images from baycrew's spring/summer catalogues}

2010-08-25T08:00:00.005-05:00

Love this beautiful new clothing line Le Petit Petit. I've recently had the pleasure of working with them and I'm excited to see the product in real life! Check out their blog and website for more eye candy.

2010-08-24T08:00:00.001-05:00

It's finally gotten really hot and after many days at the pool and lounging about, I've decided that I only want to wear muumuus. I think I might have to get the sewing machine back out and whip a few up.

Love these vintage patterns!

2010-08-23T19:05:00.002-05:00

love these.

{current-elliot}

2010-08-23T16:30:00.000-05:00

These photos take my breath away! Everything about them is amazing.
Rachel you are a rock star!

{photos by Alexandra Valenti}

2010-07-27T20:37:00.000-05:00

{Vintage Book Covers by Insel Verlag, art deco motif, vintage french label, Morris Louis painting}

CURRENTLY ON MY DESKTOP

2010-07-26T20:43:00.000-05:00

{vintage New York Poster, coveting this Chloe Bag, love this lettering from neithersnow, paintings by Morris Louis}

HOUSE CRAVINGS

2010-06-24T09:40:00.000-05:00

A few new pieces of new furniture with some seriously vintage tendencies. The fiberglass Shell chairs are absolutely amazing. I have been seeing them in editorials but I couldn't figure out where they were from. You can customize your colors - there were so many options I don't know how I would ever choose.

I love them. I want them.

{Chairs from Modernica, TV console from Wilkerson Furniture}

WE'RE ON ONCEWED TODAY!

2010-06-23T19:10:00.000-05:00

Our wedding is featured on Oncewed today - may favorite wedding blog!

FLASHBACK PROM PARTY

2010-06-07T23:23:00.001-05:00

So we had our first annual prom party saturday night. The theme was Miami Nights 1989. It was a total random but genius theme. Kelly took some great pics and we all had a blast in re-living my fantasy (when I was 9 years old) of going to prom. I wish my actual prom was that cool.....

SUMMER SAFARI

2010-05-25T19:13:00.002-05:00

SUMMER FROCKS

2010-05-18T19:59:00.000-05:00

Love these summer dresses. Perfect for just throwin' on and cruisin' around. They are all available here.
{1. Local, 2. United Bamboo, 3. Two of Minds, 4. Steven Alan, 5. Vena Cava}

I HEART NEON STITCHING

2010-05-13T09:17:00.001-05:00

Since I'm totally obsessed with pops of Neon colors off of white, I had to share these pics from the Purl Soho Blog. LOVE the white felt flowers with the neon stitching. I may feel a craft project coming on. You can buy the thread here.

MEOW...

2010-05-12T12:09:00.002-05:00

Ok, maybe this makes me really weird, but I am strangely infatuated with cat sounds. This website Meowmania just totally made my day. Freaky cat photos that meow as you click. Pure amusement. Thanks Chris for sending this my way.....

SHE HIT PAUSE

2010-05-12T09:00:00.002-05:00

I'm loving these photographs by Matt Schwartz, the photographer behind She Hit Pause Studios. They are so retro beach bunny fab. Makes me nostalgic for my beachy Santa Barbara summers surfing with Jen and drinking slurpees.
{Prints available for sale here}

PILLOW TALK: PASTELS & POPS OF PINK

2010-05-11T20:42:00.001-05:00

Loving these 80s inspired peaches, aquas, and greys with pops of pink & coral.

{1 & 2. Urban Outfitters, 2. Liberty of London, 3. Nos Da}

GORGEOUS INSPIRATION VIA "A THING FOR..."

2010-05-06T20:56:00.001-05:00

Hello lovelies! I know I have been MIA lately. I'm thrilled to announce that I am officially a married woman! I thought I would get back into posting with these GORGEOUS studies in imagery and color from my new favorite blog A Thing For...
I will post pics from the wedding etc. soon.
So happy so be back!

PILLOW TALK: FEATHERED FRIENDS

2010-03-23T22:44:00.001-05:00

Bird themed pillows.

{1. CB2, 2. Liberty of London, 3 & 4. Ferm Living}

DESERT ROSE

2010-03-19T08:42:00.000-05:00

Vintage cactus postage & postcards. Love the faded colors of the tinted postcards.

OUR WEDDING INVITATION ON OSBP!

2010-03-18T15:09:00.000-05:00

I'm excited to announce that our wedding invitations were featured today on Oh So Beautiful Paper.
Check the post out here!

INTO THE LIGHT - YAY FOR LONGER DAYS!!!

2010-03-13T21:47:00.000-06:00

I am so excited that daylight savings is finally almost here!!!! Yay for hours of daylight after work.

{1. Current Elliot, 2. Antik Batik Sandal, 3. Chloe Handbag, 4. Acne Dress, 5. Jennifer Behr Headband}

PILLOW TALK: GOT SOMETHING TO SAY...

2010-03-09T08:00:00.002-06:00

Pillows that have somethin' to say.

{1. Jonathan Adler, 2. CB2, 3. Urban Outerfitters, 4. Jonathan Adler}

SPRING 2010 AT LIZZIE FORTUNATO JEWELS

2010-03-08T08:00:00.001-06:00

Spring look book from Lizzie Fortunato Jewels. I always look forward to it as it's some of my favorite product photography.

{Lizzie Fortunato Jewels, photography by kfir ziv}

HAPPY FRIDAY + COLOR ON MY FEET

2010-03-05T08:00:00.001-06:00

All I want are bright colored shoes.....and for the weather to be warm enough to wear them!

{1. LANVIN, 2. ELIZABETH & JAMES, 3. GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI, 4. J. Crew, 5. Lanvin, 6. J.Crew, 7. Lanvin, 8. Forever21}

LOVE STAMPS

2010-03-04T08:00:00.000-06:00

As I finish of the process of stamping my wedding invitations, I thought I'd share some of my favorite love stamps, past and present. Ebay is a good resource if you're lookin' for vintage stamps.

I also thought I'd share the new Love stamp (the pansy) booked to be released in April-May 2010.

HUNKYDORY SPRING 2010!

2010-03-03T08:00:00.000-06:00

Gorgeous pics from Hunkydory's Spring 2010 look book + a few of my favorite outfits.

PILLOW TALK

2010-03-02T08:00:00.001-06:00

I was going through my folders recently and realized that I have a serious obsession with pillows. So I've decided to make a regular post dedicated to my love for pillows.

{1. John Robshaw, 2. John Robshaw, 3. Porridge, available at Anthro, 4. CB2}

LIP BALM @ FOREVER21

2010-03-01T16:39:00.003-06:00

It's always exciting to see your artwork come to life! Here is a little piece I did for Forever21 a while back for their beauty line. You can buy the lip balm here.

JUST FOR YOU: MARCH DOWNLOAD

2010-03-01T15:57:00.006-06:00

Download the love & folly March calendar for your computer desktop :)

To save this image as your computer desktop:

1. click on the image above.

2. When it loads full size in a new window, right click and select "use image as desktop picture".

or if using a mac, you can also click and drag the image to your desktop and then select it using your desktop settings.

YAY FOR CALLIGRAPHY!!

2010-02-28T22:26:00.002-06:00

It seems like ages ago I started working on our wedding invitations! They are finally letter pressed, neatly sitting in stacks, waiting to be tied into little bundles and put in their perfect little envelopes. The super talented miss Bailey dropped off the finished envelopes this afternoon and I just about died. I love love love them! I am super excited to get them in the mail (although they look so pretty sitting together I will be sad to see them go). I have my work cut out for me this week.......

{Invitations designed by emma brode, calligraphy by bailey amon)

e+c

2010-02-25T08:00:00.000-06:00

{sketch by moi}

PRETTY PRETTY LEIFDOTTIR

2010-02-24T19:32:00.003-06:00

Pretty Pretty dresses from Finnish designer Leifdottir's spring collection. The yellow is my favorite. Oh...and I would love to have an atrium filled with moss, birdcages and other natural wonders. How do I make that happen?

Thanks Lex for forwarding me the link!