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My sister and I have been busy behind the scenes working on a new and exciting project that will be ready later this year. I think it's always great to work with family, don't you? Anyhow, that pro...

I was just grabbing the URL for the English Dept. in Portland and noticed... hey... this website looks different! Just passing along the word. If you've got a few minutes today, you should check it...

Holidays wore me out! I'm still recovering from all the traveling. Just to mix it up a bit, I created a festive shrug and vest. The shrug would be perfect for a bride or for a special occasion. The...

I hope everyone had a lovely weekend!Just to kick off the week, I've created a couple new designs for the Etsy shop.Blushing BouquetFlower BurstThis design comes in pairs and you can choose two of ...

I just added several veils to my Etsy shop that are ready to ship, so no waiting if you're in need of a veil asap. Enjoy!Birdcage veilIllusion tulle blusher veilAnd my favorite... a convertible blu...

Many moons ago, I worked with one of the sweetest of sweet ladies, Lindsey, who now has a lovely Etsy shop, Lost and Fawned. If you're on the lookout for vintage inspired jewelry that could easily ...

Matt and I had a lovely time visiting Heiser Farms in Dayton Oregon on Sunday. We have made it a tradition to pick our own pumpkins each year, and this would make it our 8th time together picking p...

I listed a few new pieces total in my Etsy shop and online store. I'm so excited about these ones. I think they are lovely, lovely.Twinkle. Similar to my New Year's piece last year.CandyIvory Woodl...

Photo credits: Elizabeth Messina(Elizabeth Messina.... THANK YOU!!!!!!)

I have many more pieces to blog about later, but I have one sample piece from my new collection in my Etsy shop HERE.SubduedI'm wearing my Holly Stalder shrug, which I LOVE.

I fell in love with this lovely wedding that Abby at Style Me Pretty blogged about last week. The wedding was held in Salem, Oregon (yes, that is where I live!) and photographed by a favorite photo...

I love this lady too! Her photographs are magical and capture all the beauty in this world.Photo credits: Elizabeth MessinaHair pieces: Twigs & Honey

Matt & I have submitted a quirky little video to the Etsy "A Handmade Moment" Contest. Please view it! We put a lot of love and laughter into this piece for all to enjoy! Also, please spread th...

I just listed the first of a new series of listings on Etsy. I'm trying to get more "ready to ship" pieces up in the shop and thought to create some special bargains while I was at it. Good for you...

I thought seeing one of the Etsy FrontPages today was so cute... It's Indy! Wearing this piece.This piece also made it to the FrontPage earlier this morning.

I've been working a bit more slowly since it's been so hot in Oregon (107 degrees!). I know Chelseahas similar sentiments. Wah-wah-wah.. right? It's okay if you have AC... but it is really hard to ...

Aw~ just lovely: This amazing photo shoot was taken in May on Mt. Hood in Oregon. Elianna Bar-El did the amazing styling and the spread was for the lovely Oregon Bride Magazine. I see several top...

I'm so sorry if anyone hopped over to my online shop over the weekend and didn't see anything there. I just found out late last night that something with my host company changed and for some strang...

I worked on Melissa's piece over year ago and was delighted to receive a few photos today. What a lovely, lovely bride and gorgeous photography!Congrats, Melissa!!Photo credits: AMB Photo Company

I finished it and here is what it looks like on (I am sure it will really shine on a wedding dress):Thank you, Trang!!!!!!

I have been working with one very sweet, sweet and patient bride for a long time now and I have finally finished her floral dress adornment that should have been finished months ago (thank you, Tra...

I love the new issue of Portland Bride & Groom Magazine. Everything is lovely and perfect. There are two real weddings featured with Twigs & Honey pieces. I don't have a scanner, so I photo...

I'm loving the soft and silky texture of this new piece. Most of the petals are shapeable and it's completely handmade:Champagne WishesI have listed it in my Etsy shop and you can view it HERE.

I heard about the Braid Wednesday Flickr group a couple weeks ago on Wiksten-made and thought, what a great idea! I finally remembered today so here are my braid contributions:I ended up creating a...

I love this piece. I just listed it in my etsy shop! It is entirely handmade (except the vintage millinery leaves) including the fabric feather!View it HERE.

I love this design and so I decided to recreate it and list it in my etsy shop. I originally created it for A Lovely Workshop. Here is one of my favorite photos by Elizabeth Messina from the shoot:...

Matt and I worked on the yard again for most of the weekend, but very late Friday night, I made this cake topper and I'll list it in my Etsy shop later today:A couple lovebirds, blush pink crystal ...

I just listed a new piece in my Etsy shop. I had been meaning to create a dog collar for a while and finally sat myself down and finished it. Indy was so patient with me!BIG *yawn*"I'm so tired of ...

... one of yesterday's Etsy frontpages:I love the soft pinks. I especially love the dkdesignshawaii flower arrangement top right... always a favorite!

Matt, his brother, and I are leaving to head north to Hoodsport, WA over the weekend and we leave this evening. We were scrambling to find someone to water our garden after a ton of plants wilted i...