Transform old vintage finds into something new! For our spring lookbook, we revamped an old croquet set into a cute prop. You could also use this for spring parties or decor. Note: You can find an inexpensive croquet set online or at local garage sales, thrift stores, etc. We found ours for $5 on Goodwill’s website!

Materials:

Croquet Set
Spray paint
Acrylic paint
Paint brush

Directions:

1. Choose a color that you’d like to paint your croquet mallet with and start spray painting! You’ll have to paint one side and allow time for it to dry before flipping the mallet over to paint the other side.

2. Once the paint on the croquet mallet has dried, use a small paint brush and acrylic to decorate your mallet with stripes. Feel free to use as many different colors as you’d like!

3. Make it a set by painting the croquet balls in matching colors! To paint each croquet ball, you’ll have to spray paint one side and allow time to dry before painting the other side.

4. Have fun!

If you like the springtime outfits above, you can get them here!

xo,
Ruche

Join our tea party and get inspired! We want to see your tea party vision. From personal style to table decor, show us your moodboard for a chance to win $100 to Ruche. See the official rules and details here. Good luck!

xo,
Ruche

P.S. Don't forget to find your favorite outfits in our spring lookbook!

Working towards achieving your goals starts now -- don’t wait until tomorrow!

xo,

Ruche

We're on our way to Utah today! Follow us on Instagram as we travel through Salt Lake City and hang out with The Vintage Whites gals, Folk Magazine, and a handful of our favorite bloggers this weekend. And if you live in the area, be sure to attend The Vintage Whites Market on Saturday! We'd love to see you there. ♥

xo,
Ruche

Cinematography/Editing: Vu Bui (Virtual Ninja Productions)
Videography: Vu Bui & Ning Wong (Virtual Ninja Productions) & Teresa Chu
Music: Honey Pie - Uh Oh

Step behind the scenes of our spring lookbook, and watch the tea party come to life! ♥

xo,
Ruche

With our spring lookbook, Tea for Two, still on our minds, we browsed Style Me Pretty for more tea party inspiration. When we came across these teacup vases, we instantly bookmarked them for future inspiration. Aren't they charming? In addition to providing vintage-inspired wedding detail, these could be gorgeous wedding favors too!

All images found via Style Me Pretty: 1, 2, 3

xo,
Ruche

This spur of the moment bridal shoot was photographed by Jennifer, of Flora + Fauna photography, and we're so impressed with the end result! 

Jennifer said, "The model I used is one of my best friends. I'm kind of obsessed with freckles. I think they photograph so beautifully! Every once in a while, I feel like I need some inspiration -- so I threw together a cute little head wreath, called my friend, and put together a wardrobe. We drove around and found this fun little field to shoot in."

In addition to her cute freckles, we've fallen in love with this model's vibrant hair and wildflower head wreath, and of course, we think she looks stunning in our Gemma Lynn wedding dress too. ♥

Photography Credit: Jennifer, Flora + Fauna

Adore these photos? See a previously featured Flora + Fauna photoshoot! And if you're smitten with our Gemma Lynn wedding dress, see more styling inspiration here.

xo,

Ruche

Have you seen our spring lookbook, Tea for Two, yet? We were lucky enough to have a few cute bunnies hopping around on our set! When we decided that we wanted rabbits to star in our lookbook, we were excited when we found B.U.N.S., a rabbit rescue in Santa Barbara that takes in abandoned bunnies. If you live in the area and are in need of a new furry friend, take a look at their current rabbits who are in need of a new loving home.

We had so much fun playing with these bunnies and wished we could have brought them back home with us after the shoot.  At least we were able to take them out for a fun day with sunny skies, open grasses, and plenty of carrot treats (since they weren't really a fan of the tea and macarons).

See more shareable images from our spring lookbook here. ♥

xo,

Ruche

After weeks of dreaming up a storybook tea party, we're excited to say that our spring 2013 lookbook is finally here! Enter our spring daydream of flowers, tea cups, pastels, and macarons here. ♥

Photographer: Stephanie Williams Photography
Hair and Makeup: KC Witkamp
Ruche Stylist: Mara Gillette
Furniture Rental: Found Vintage
Cakes: Sweet and Saucy Shop
Bunnies: Bunnies Urgently Needing Shelter (B.U.N.S.)
Models: Hollie and Ollie

xo,

Ruche

Believe in yourself and believe in the impossible - you'll surprise yourself with how much you can accomplish! 

xo,

Ruche