ballet

If I were a dancer...

I would wear pretty ballet shoes all the time... Bloch, originally uploaded by balletdancer923. New pointe shoes, originally uploaded by rachelandrew. Danielle Mae Photography Ballerinas on the m...
a lovely workshop

Elizabeth Messina... thought it couldn't get any better...

... and it did.Elizabeth Messina has the most beautiful photos. Yes, they are all over this blog. She recently paired up with Leah Macdonald of Waxworks and created this beautiful piece of art:oooh...

Tuesday Out to Lunch Outfit

Custom Fedora: Pinkham MillineryVelvet jacket: AnthropologieTank: AnthropologieJeans: Level 99 from AnthropologieHeels: Banfi ZambrelliCustom bag: Sraige on Etsy (http://www.etsy.com/shop/sraige)I...
etsy treasury

treasury

I never made an Etsy Treasury before... isn't that funny? I've been on Etsy for a while now and never took the time to figure it out. Yesterday, I decided to give it a go... and some spots just ope...

Become a Twigs & Honey sponsor!

I am pleased to announce that I'll be having Twigs & Honey sponsors on this blog this year! Twigs & Honey has been growing in leaps and bounds in the past 2 years and much of the growth has...

Don't forget to RSVP for the 4th Annual Novel Romance

I'll keep bugging everyone until each and every one of you has done so. :)RSVP for A Novel Romance through The English Dept. (503) 224-0724 or info@theenglishdept.comWhen: Sunday, January 31st at 2...
headpieces

Four corners of the Twigs & Honey studio

It's a modest little space...I guess I never really blogged my studio in its entirety, huh? It's about time. :) I am constantly reorganizing, rearranging, and de-cluttering it. It's a perpetual wor...

Twigs & Honey sightings...

There's a great little slideshow at Brides.com featuring their Top Indie Artisans and Twigs & Honey boutonnieres were included! Thank you, Brides.com (among some of my favorites including Nice ...

How cute is this caketopper by joojooland on Etsy?

Too cute for words, right?See more HERE.She also makes earrings:
bride's guide

The Bride's Guide Twigs & Honey DIY project

Yay! I put together this easy to create goddess headband as a DIY project for the Bride's Guide, the Martha Stewart Weddings blog and the project is up! Click HERE for all the details. It was inspi...

I like the letter M

I made a new blush pink hair piece for the shop!Ballerina BlushSparkle FlourishThe original Flourish has been a favorite among brides and the Sparkle Flourish is as it sounds... It has rhinestones ...

Rising Vapor

I like this dress at Anthropologie and these shoes:

My "new" to me sewing table

I found this old sewing table at an antique shop last weekend... actually... I found it in October and thought about it for a couple months. Good thing I waited because it was over 50% off. Yay! Ma...

Loving this Snippet & Ink Inspiration Board

I love this board from Snippet & Ink blog; Ruffles and Ice Cream:
bella figura trendsetters

Bella Figura Trendsetter Sample Sale

I love the modern, beautiful designs of Bella Figura and when the ultra sweet and pretty, Cyd of The Sweetest Occasion got in touch a little while ago to share the new collection and invite me to b...

Turning the big two eight

I told Matt today that it doesn't feel like my birthday. So he goes, "What day does it feel like?" I go, "Monday."Over the weekend, I scored at an antique shop with some lovely baubles:I'm thinking...
amy stewart

New Etsy shop to visit

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...
boudoir photo session in portland oregon

Tastefully done boudoir

A little part of me cringes at the thought of boudoir photos... perhaps it's modesty... or maybe I've seen too much done in ways that make me feel uncomfortable? I think boudoir is gorgeous and bea...

I like this...

photo by Lisa WarningerJust something about it... perhaps I will design a hair piece in these colors... hmmm

Month 2 :: Vegan diet

I realized that I haven't done a vegan/kind diet update for a while!I am still forgoing meat... but I have to admit that over the holidays I did eat just a little bit and every once and a while, I'...
bridal hair piece

Beautiful wedding at Once Wed

I just saw the loveliest wedding at Once Wed and recognized the Twigs & Honey hair piece. Brianna, the too pretty bride, is wearing Blushing Mist, a hand dyed and handmade silk flower. Such a l...

Oh sweetness in Paris

The very cute Nathalie recently sent me a picture from her travels in Paris. I think she is so pretty wearing her Twigs & Honey hair piece. I mentioned to her how I loved her jacket and brooch....
elizabeth dye

Check out this lovely, updated website... now!

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...
green wedding shoes

Real Bride Shannon

There's a new photo of the month! Shannon, a stunning bride with the prettiest red hair, emailed me this lovely photo of her wearing a Twigs & Honey handmade silk flower. Her wedding was recent...
elizabeth messina photography

Lovely wedding featured in Unveiled Weddings

Elizabeth Messina has really blown me away with these beautiful photos from her brother's wedding to the prettiest bride, Lauren. I got a sneak peak last month and have been dying to see more photo...
alicia silverstone

Mixing it up

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...

Holidays 2009

Holidays...The time to indulge in too many sweets and yummy foods...The time to give gifts...The time to enjoy the company of family...The time to embarrass the dog...Matt got me a Fernanimal for C...
bridal flower

New pieces in the Etsy shop

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 ...

Happy Holidays!

Sorry for the light posting this week! Matt and I have been traveling a bit. We'll be traveling a bit more and then we'll be home this Sunday and I'll be back to posting. :)Wishing everyone the bes...
downtown portland oregon shopping

Have you seen these commercials?

Okay, probably only airing in Oregon, but I saw this lovely commerical promoting shopping in Downtown Portland while Matt and I were watching the Discovery Channel tonight, and they have a lovely a...