Gilt Groupe

It's been a little while since I did a Gilt Groupe post! If you haven't heard of it, Gilt Groupe is a great place to get huge discounts on designer brands. I love great fashion, but either don't ha...

Shabd Simon-Alexander :: DIY Tie-Dyed Leggings

Did anyone get a chance to watch the Martha Stewart segment last week with Shabd Simon-Alexander? I love everything Shabd creates. Her tie dye is the best. Plus, her Martha Stewart segment shows yo...
bridal mini hat

New mini hat in the Etsy shop

Just added an uber fabulous vintage inspired mini hat to the Etsy shop... lots of feathers, crystals, lace... the works:View it HERE.

1 week+ :: Vegan* diet

Some funny/interesting/cool things I've noticed since cutting out meat, dairy, eggs, processed sugar and white flour:1. My teeth feel incredibly clean. When I brush my teeth, my teeth feel clean be...

Such a great movie :: 500 Days of Summer

Matt and I watched 500 Days of Summer last night and I really loved it. For sure, I'll be getting the soundtrack... but if you haven't seen it, please do! It came out a little while ago already and...

I like... no, I love this coat

I discovered Soia & Kyo coats today through for me, for you blog and I am in love with this one:Cali. On the "want it" list.

Day 4 :: Vegan* plus

I was describing to the better half how I've been feeling great... a new kind of "great". I'm still at the very tail end of my sickness (just a touch of a runny nose) and I'm detoxing a bit but bey...
birdcage veil

A few new pieces in the Etsy shop

View them HERE. Enjoy!

Day 2 :: Becoming a "vegan" and more...

I won't post everyday about my vegan adventure, but I thought I'd add a touch more on yesterday's post. I totally forgot to mention that I would be vegan by diet plus a bit more... but I still need...
simplybloom photography

SimplyBloom Photography :: just lovely

I stumbled upon SimplyBloom Photography's blog and just fell in love with the gorgeous photos... they are so calming and they give me those good feelings looking at them. Here are a few favorites:A...

Day 1 :: Starting a Vegan diet

I don't know how long I'll be able to stick with it, but today is my first day as a vegan. Remember when Alicia was in town?Well, after reading her book, I decided to give it a go. I feel like I've...
gingham

Boyish Charm :: New design for fall/winter

I LOVE androgynous fashions... I don't know why. It must stem from my younger tomboy days when my dad used to pick my outfits for grade school (often boys clothes). Nowadays, I find that there's ju...

Cheap and easy DIY Halloween dog costume :: he-he-he

Maybe my hubby and I lack creativity... maybe it's time... or maybe finances... but just for fun, the quick instructions for making the easiest dog costume, ever. Your dog can be a BOX or a PACKAGE...
birdcage veil

Ooh la la :: Real Bride Christie

I just received some stunning photos from Christie, who wore a Twigs & Honey birdcage veil and handmade silk flower for her wedding recently. I am in awe of her wedding dress. It is gorgeous!Wh...
blusher angled veil with pouf

Several new pieces in the Etsy shop :: light and soft

I have listed some pieces in my etsy shop that I'm really excited about. Each one is very different and unique. They were designed for a photo shoot and would be perfect for spring... soft, floaty,...
indy the siberian husky

Cutest dog (next to Indy, of course)! :: Momo

Regina has one of the cutest dogs... but I can't say that too loud because Indy might hear me and become jealous (Indy even gets jealous when I talk on the phone with Matt and will start "talking" ...
bridal fascinator

More Real Brides

I have so many more stunning bride and wedding photos to post, but I leave you with a few more gorgeous twigs & honey weddings:The oh-so-pretty Tiffany wearing a Twigs & Honey custom hair p...
cannon beach wedding

Real Bride :: Lindsey of Lost and Fawned

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 ...
duston todd photography

One of the most adorable brides ever...

I just saw the cutest wedding over at The Wedding Chicks. I worked with Meg on her bridal belt after last season's Novel Romance fashion show. She is also wearing an Elizabeth Dye shrug.Photo credi...
blush pink

Peachy new piece in the Etsy shop

I recently made a batch of pieces for a photo shoot and it inspired this new piece for the Etsy shop:PeachyMore pieces to come when I get them back from the shoot. :)
alicia silverstone

The Kind Diet :: Book signing at Powell's with Alicia Silverstone

This morning, I watched a segment on AM Northwest with the lovely Alicia Silverstone and was pleasantly surprised to hear she would be at a book signing at Powell's Bookstore for her new book, The ...

Just for bloggers :: Autumn scarf

As a thank you to twigs & honey blog readers and supporters, I'm offering up a limited edition scarf through this blog only. It was also a small break from the norm. I had been hoarding this go...
heiser farms pumpkin patch

Picking the Perfect Pumpkin :: Heiser Farms

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...
autumn inspired

Just a couple more pieces in the Etsy shop!

I was feeling autumn inspired and have created a couple pieces for the Etsy shop that would be lovely for a fall or winter wedding... plus they are ready to ship! Enjoy and Happy Weekend!Berry Beau...
bridal belt

New pieces in the Etsy shop

Several fun new pieces are in the Etsy shop including a couple party hair pieces, a belt and a lovely petite set of blossoms. I think the black ones would be fantastic for a Halloween or New Year's...
dayna pinkham

Pinkham Millinery :: The Procession

Photo credits: Minh TranI wish we could have gone! Matt and I were way too sick and didn't want to infect anyone else, but if we could have, we would have gone to last week's Pinkham Millinery show...

blast... I hate being sick.

2009 has been quite the year of getting sick for me. I apologize for the slight delay in responding to messages... and I just realized today was a gov't holiday so shipments slated to go out today ...
archeology museum

Istanbul, Turkey :: Pictures Part 2

More pictures from our trip to Istanbul:One of my favorite sites... basilica cisternVery lovely and massive. It is completely underground.There were hundreds of carp. I don't think they have ever s...
bartering

Istanbul, Turkey :: Pictures Part 1

Matt and I took tons of pictures from our trip to Istanbul. I'm sorting through them all and it's going to take a while, so I thought I'd post in batches between work today. :) We stayed in Istanb...

Update :: Flight missed, delays, etc...

I JUST got home about 10 minutes ago. What an ordeal to get home! It took 2 days of traveling... a late shuttle, missed flight, two delays, and long car drives, but we are home.... Because of the u...