LOVE the flea market!

yes, we have to go out + collect all these containers. but that's half the fun! 

it makes everything so unique + one-of-a-kind.
we really love the long beach city college flea market. it's a manageable size + some of the vendors have REALLY cool merchandise. one thing we just learned: if you see something you love - just buy it now. you may never see another!
happy hunting! 

they found homes!!

 

these are just a few of our living arrangements that found homes this week.
so nice to see our creations finding their way into people's lives!

this week's best finds...

thank you rose bowl flea market for being so awesome!!!

rose bowl flea market 12/11/11

it was a beautiful day - and we scored a bunch more rad containers. coming soon!

yesterday's creations

 

 

first pick this saturday!

14721 Ragan Drive  La Mirada, CA  12-4pm

scroll down in blog for full invite with details

xoxo!

furry helpers

 simon the newcomer advises...

he is quite wise...

 pippi helps mix the soil...

 winston contributes moral support...

 adding good kitty juju into the mix...

and abby adds a little more love...

this week's best finds...

  a tough choice. beautiful design. probably have to keep these + use them!

 what are the chances of finding two alike?

trying to stay focused when out shopping for containers. but i get distracted sometimes...

favorite succulents of the month

it is such a delight for us to be able to acquire all these amazing plants + incorporate them into something even more unique + whimsical!

 

succulents are such wonderful plants. they need very little care (just bright light, a warm spot to grow in + occasional light watering). they are also very forgiving if you happen to forget about them for several weeks.

 with the proper conditions + simple care, succulents can prosper + be enjoyed for many years to come.

S A L E: Sat. December 10th, 12-4 p.m.

WHERE TO FIND UNIQUE HOLIDAY GIFTS! 
Succulessence

upcycled succulent container gardens &

Silver Spoon Jewelry  

vintage-inspired adornments 

       

Sat. December 10 , 2011   12 – 4  p.m.

14721 Ragan Drive  La Mirada, CA  90638

call Crystal & John 480.326.8929 for info

We welcome you to come explore 

Succulessence

the new collection of re-purposed & one-of-a-kind succulent gardens created by Crystal + John Rivera 

& exquisitely unique, local jewelry from

Silver Spoon Jewelry 

Come find some amazing gifts! We look forward to seeing you &

Happy Holidays from both of us!

this week's best finds...

 all to be converted into planters next week!

and last, but not least, a glass sparkletts water jug for our pad! we have been looking for one + this one is very cool. just gotta find the right water dispenser to match it's character.

 

we have been hitting the flea market circuit and really enjoy it! last week, braving the rain at the long beach city college antiques market really paid off. so many treasures.

after having our first booth EVER last month at the Rose Bowl Flea Market in Pasadena, john + i got great feedback from the public. we sold every last small sugar, creamer and pitcher we had planted in, hence the constant search for more tiny things to upcycle and convert into living treasures that have so much more character + value.

it's really a delight to look at an object with the vision that it can (+ will) be more than it is at this moment. appreciating the warmth + character that older objects possess, we give new life to these unique, sometimes fancy, tarnished, rusty or dented containers that would likely be deemed unsightly or for special occasion only (+ in need of a polish!) + tucked out of sight in a box or cabinet. 

now, with our creative re-purposing + addition of easy-care succulents, you can put the garden on your bright windowsill + enjoy it every single day.

life is really all about the small things...

UPcycled living works of art

we scour the greater los angeles area collecting these treasures and turn them into mini succulent gardens with loads of character. as living works of art, no two are alike!

this is where our succulent story began...

our wedding favors

my bouquet, created by Melinda McCoy's Flowers

 an assortment of blue-grey and purple succulents for our centerpieces from the local nursery, H + H

 the assembly line...

 diy wedding...working overtime in the garage at night...

john serenading me + the plants

 enjoying ourselves all the while...

 

 

 life IS sweet!

 our beautiful living centerpieces, which our guests all loved to take home!

 tiny succulent cuttings to take home + plant...

it turned out perfectly - and i loved wearing my simple tulle dress made by ouma on etsy!

a bowling alley proved to be a really fun, low-key place to have our wedding reception

CHEERS!!! (completely amazing cupcakes from for the love of sugar)

this is where it all began... 3.4.11... it was so much fun...and life continues to be just as wonderful!

xo - crystal + john