Happy Friday everyone!  Today’s Friday Favorites {Inventory Inspiration} will feature vintage typewriters.  We currently have one listed in our inventory, but will soon be adding a second.  I remember years and years ago first typing on my Grandmothers old electric typewriter.  In fact, it’s in part how I learned how to keyboard.  One of my first jobs out of high school was working at the World Trade Center Alaska.  We had an old manual typewriter that we used to use for completing forms.  About twice a year we’d have interns come in from either high school or college international trade programs.  I will never forget one intern who sat in front of the typewriter and asked “how do you turn this thing on?”  She kept looking on the back for the on-off switch!  It was quite funny, and even funnier watching her try to use it!

vintage Underwood guest book

The eclectic mix of assorted bottles, the globe and this modern vintage Underwood typewriter make for a great guest “book” table.  {source: Green Wedding Shoes}

Underwood prop

I love the look of old Underwood typewriters.  This one is paired with gorgeous flowers and a few vintage cameras.  {source: Style Me Pretty}

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Vendor Spotlight: Salty Teacup

by Lane' B. on Wednesday, May 16, 2012

in Vendor Spotlight

Our vendor spotlight is a new series on Something Borrowed Portland that will feature local vendors, their insights, stories and inspiration.  Kickstarting the new series is a boutique near and dear to my heart, the Salty Teacup.  Karen was hugely instrumental in making our wedding unforgettable.  From her craftiness in making my wedding dress, to my brooch bouquet and boutonniere, Karen is an amazingly talented woman and I absolutely adore her store.

What is a typical day for you?

Half the day spent running all over town looking for fantastic deals on great items to re-fill the teacup, getting inspiration, keeping up with what’s new & going on. Second half of the day is usually in the shop helping customers, evenings spent in the shop re-stocking, re-arranging and making new merchandise.  The wee hours of the night are spent online sourcing & marketing and working on special orders.

Vendor Spotlight: Salty Teacup

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Planning Your Eco-Conscious Wedding

Monday, May 14, 2012
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Weddings are a huge and expensive undertaking and can leave an even bigger footprint on the environment. More and more couples are looking for ways to to host an eco-conscious wedding which can be difficult since weddings are typically associated with hyper-consumption and produce a great deal of waste. Invitations, decorations, food, travel, etc. the [...]

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Friday Favorites {Inventory Inspiration}: Vintage Glass

Friday, May 11, 2012
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Vintage glass is one of my favorite groupings in our inventory.  From sherbets to goblets to tea glasses, the color is unlike anything else with hues from amber to purple.  Once I started the collection, it was hard to stop.  Trust me, if I could I’d have an entire room filled with these beauties! This [...]

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Tips for Planning Your Event with Pinterest

Tuesday, May 8, 2012
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You may have noticed that Something Borrowed, along with countless others are all raving about Pinterest.  If you’re new to Pinterest or have just joined and are in need of guidance on how to use it, we hope you find these tips for planning your event with Pinterest helpful. “Slow down, you’re pinning too fast. [...]

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Friday Favorites {Inventory Inspiration}: Vintage Kitchen Scales

Friday, May 4, 2012
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Vintage kitchen scales are our feature in today’s edition of Friday Favorites {Inventory Inspiration}.  It’s only been recently that I discovered these great, rustic props and our inventory has already grown ten-fold.  Anytime I see one, I’m quick to add it to our collection.  Another obsession, possibly.  But then again, I’d have to say that [...]

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Best of Pinterest: Our Latest and Greatest DIY Pins {April 2012}

Monday, April 30, 2012
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Yesterday we brought you our Best of Pinterest, well today we’ll showcase our Best of Pinterest highlighting DIY projects.  No matter what your skill level may be, incorporating DIY projects into your celebration are a great way to personalize your event and let everyone see your inner crafty side.  Having created many things for our [...]

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Best of Pinterest: Our Latest and Greatest Pins {April 2012}

Sunday, April 29, 2012
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In case you don’t know, we here at Something Borrowed pin like crazy via Pinterest.  What better way to showcase our latest and greatest pins than starting a new “Best of Pinterest” series.  Here we’ll highlight the best of our boards by the number of pins re-pinned. If you haven’t yet jumped on the Pinterest [...]

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Friday Favorites {Inventory Inspiration}: Wine Bottles

Friday, April 27, 2012
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Our Friday Favorites {Inventory Inspiration} today features a multipurpose favorite that you may already have at home, wine bottles.  I started collecting glass a few years ago, and while I can’t drink wine (oh, how I wish I could), I am in love with the beauty and variations of all the different types of glass [...]

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Not Just for Weddings, Anniversary Party Inspiration

Tuesday, April 24, 2012
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Did you know that Something Borrowed Portland is not just for weddings?  Our vintage rentals can be used for a variety of events such as an anniversary party, birthday’s, baby showers and much more.  I had the opportunity to help plan for my mother-in-laws 25th wedding anniversary party this past weekend and thought I’d share [...]

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