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I just listed a couple fresh, new veil alternatives in my Etsy shop. Here they are!:CandlelightShimmering bridal cap

I just saw the loveliest wedding over at Style Me Pretty today and it was photographed by the very talented Missy Cochran, who is based in Portland, OR. photo credits: Missy CochranView all the wed...

Just whipped this up and listed it in my Etsy shop for fun. It's a sparkly and super comfy headband. Great for a wedding, special occasion or even everyday. Enjoy! Sparkling Droplets

Stunning.I love these photos that Alice recently sent me from her wedding this past summer. Isn't she a doll? She is wearing the Willamina style flower and a Holly Stalder shrug. Such a pretty brid...

I really like the smell of this plant. I always disregarded it as a shrub that fills space in the garden. There is one growing right outside my studio room window and yesterday, I was trying to get...

I'm just a little hooked on and excited about velvet right now. Why? I don't know, but if pressed on the question, I guess it's because it has a vintage feel about it. I like the the weight and thi...

It has been an insanely busy week, so I do apologize for the light blog posts! I didn't get dressed up once this week... I have been in sweats every single day, so no outfit posts. So sorry! I am a...

One of my new favorite invitation designers and a t&h blog sponsor, evapaul, is having a very generous sale for all the blog readers! You want to know the details, right? Well...15% off your en...

My big sis has been stocking her new etsy shop with lots of lovely things. Including:Handmade jewelry or gift card pouchesA lovely embellished ribbon scarfA super duper soft, comfy and cute embelli...

I'm very excited to introduce to all the blog readers my newest sponsor, letters4lilly. The owner of the Australian based company, Liza, is very talented at creating bespoke bridal bouquets that ar...

Just a quick update!I had a few medical errands to take care of last week and this week... coupled with my computer virus AND getting a new product off the ground AND photo shoots! Yikes! I'm just ...

Sweater cardigan and mini dress: Eryn Brinie off Gilt GroupeShoes: Bloch off Gilt GroupeBag: Sraige off EtsyBelt: AnthropologieKnit hat: gift from momBracelets: junghwa by Amy Stewart

Pretty sure it's a non-malicious virus. After spending a good amount of time with the geek squad over the phone, it's pretty much agreed that the most likely cause for my "redirection" on google se...

Gorgeous bride alert!Aren't these black and white photos so classy? Barella and her husband:Congratulations, Barella!! You look stunning and that Twigs & Honey piece looks amazing on you!photo ...

Has anyone else encountered "redirect" problems with google and/or IE? It is driving me up the wall today. Do bad things really come in 3s? I first ran out of printer ink and then my printer went A...

I don't know if it's all the Olympics messing with my head, but I think I like this:Part figure skater part ballerina.If you can't figure skate, you can at least dress the part.Nylon Tricot Figure ...

... why do you taunt me?... why do you taste so good?I'm trying to be a "good" vegan, but cheese... you are making it difficult.I am not a dairy drinker, but in a solid form, cheese really makes it...

Cardigan: J. CrewTunic dress: American ApparelLeggings: TargetNecklace and belt: AnthropologieShoes: BlochBag: Sraige on EtsyIt has been an unseasonably warm winter in Oregon... I know... not real...

... are interesting.I've had eye pain for over 2 years! Isn't that nuts?I went in about 2 years ago to see what the problem was and it was somewhat inconclusive. It starts out as eye pain on most d...

New Orleans Shoot | Teaser from Vantage Point Films on Vimeo. I'm so excited to share this teaser today! The big, frothy head piece is a Twigs & Honey piece... actually, this one HERE. This...

I found some lovely lace that made the perfect veil and it's available in my etsy shop: Soft light

Eden of End Design and her beautiful girls. Such beautiful photography. And what a beautiful family. Photo credits: Elizabeth MessinaHead pieces: Twigs & HoneyView more HERE.

Just a sweet and whimsical new bridal hair piece in the Etsy shop:Bridal Star

I estimated that for the Novel Romance show, I hand cut about 1000 petals. I made a bunch of flowers from hand dyed cottons and silks to fashion into head pieces. I still have a few flowers remaini...

I blogged about the lovely Jane Bird over the summer, and I still love her work and visit her Flickr folder each week. Well, I just saw one of the cutest proposals! Check it out: From Jane: "he tol...

I just happened to discover this shop on the Etsy frontpage. Aren't these SO cute? I was never big into teddy bears, but these vintage looking ones I could fall in love with. You can purchase patte...

I was so touched by all the beautiful comments left at kiss the groom blog for the Twigs & Honey giveaway! PLUS! Have you seen the amazing post on Chelsea's blog? Click HERE. I have been battli...

I've been wandering over to kiss the groom blog throughout the day and have loved all the beautiful comments for the giveaway. I know it is going to be tough for Elizabeth to pick just one! So as a...

As promised, more gorgeous Lisa Warninger photos from A Novel Romance. I LOVE this dress. It was in that Portland shopping commercial in a previous post.I love the color of this dress. Swoon!I had ...

Click HERE!Elizabeth Messina is giving away a head piece AND birdcage veil. The headpiece is quite the charmer. It is completely handmade with silk habotai. Each petal and leaf is hand painted and ...