Monday, November 28

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!

Saturday, November 26

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...

Tuesday, November 22

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!

Saturday, November 19

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