History
I think my love of vintage began in childhood, when my siblings and I accompanied our father to weekend auctions, where he performed as the Auctioneer. As much as I was fascinated by the strange yodeling sounds coming out of his mouth, I was more interested in wandering backstage, peeking into cardboard boxes of full of old stuff. Dusty stuff, yes. But cool stuff, too. And lots of unwanted books. Many of our favorite childhood books were auction leftovers, carried home at the end of a long night and a sleepy drive home. It follows, of course, that I became a collector of vintage goods in adulthood. An avid collector--which is often the reason one eventually becomes a seller! After successful years selling on Etsy and eBay, running a pop-up retail store, and participating in local vintage markets, I realized my beautiful and sometimes quirky collections would be fabulous to rent for weddings and events. It helps that I've always loved parties and special occasions, which also became a
Specialties
Plank and Pearl is a unique creative company. We offer an intimate event venue, a natural-light photo studio, and a boutique vintage rental collection--all under one roof in an historic building in Lakewood, Colorado. We would love to help you make your wedding or event beautiful and vintage-inspired! Hours: By appointment only. We believe in marriage equality and are committed to first-rate customer service for all clients. We also believe that vintage rental is a green, environmentally friendly, and affordable choice for our Colorado clients. Finally, while we are always professional and hardworking, we absolutely know that a sense of humor is the key to unlocking the fun factor inside every successful event.