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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...

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...

Matt and I are in Istanbul as I type. It's fairly early in the morning. So far, the trip has been wonderful! The only gripe would be the voltage conversion issues I've been having, but no other com...

Matt and I loved our wedding cake that was created by the talented Marion of Myriad Cake Design. She is incredibly talented and her cakes are the most delicious wedding cakes around. You know how w...

I apologize for not getting the last custom orders from the previous post listed or emailed. Matt and I were running super late after dropping off Indy with my parents and stopping by the post offi...

I'm leaving for Napa Valley tomorrow, but I'll still be shipping all remaining made to orders and custom orders tomorrow. I'll be back briefly for one day, this Sunday (September 27th), and will sh...

The cats out of the bag... Twigs & Honey has a new collection (available online very soon!) and I am so giddy over the photos of the pieces by Elizabeth Messina. I've been on cloud 9 looking ov...

Last year, when Matt and I went to the Mt. Angel Oktoberfest, we said that the next year we would eat even more... and I think we accomplished that goal. The food there is consistently delicious an...

Matt and I are planning to make a stop on Sunday (maybe today too) so we can eat way too much and soak in some sun... see you there (http://www.oktoberfest.org/)!

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...

FYIThe DIY Wedding Crafts Contest with Martha Stewart Weddings and Etsy is going on right now and voting goes from today until September 21st. You can see my entry HERE. Enjoy!!Click HERE to vote.P...

I'll be adding new designs to the Twigs & Honey online store soon, but just wanted to say that I had a few things changed with the formatting and am loving the stunning Elizabeth Messina photos...

For our 2 year anniversary, I planned a little stern wheeler dinner for Matt and I this past weekend. We always see it going up and down the Willamette near our home, so I finally decided that we w...

Today through the weekend, the Twigs & Honey online shop might look a little funny from time to time... no worries! It is just getting a little facelift. Just a few tucks and pinches, but every...

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.

"Who's birthday? It's my birthday? Pay attention to me!"My Little Pony cupcake."Aw mom! Why do I have to wear this?""This hat is too ridiculous (Indy thinks she's in trouble because we made her wea...

I cannot tell you how quickly the past 2 years have gone by!To my husband: I love you with all my heart and cannot tell you in words how happy I am to have you in my life. I look forward to the adv...

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...

Fun!Matt, my sis, her husband, and I all went to the Oregon State Fair Saturday evening and it was a blast. I loved the animals - way too cute. My sister and I rode that crazy "Big Sling" ride you...

A lovely double feather flower full of softness...In my etsy shop HERE. Happy Weekend!

One of my favorites...

Sorry for the light posting again this week. Last minute, I got a few big projects/shoots to work on with nearly impossible turnaround times... but I love a challenge. Although, my hands are really...

Make sure to watch our cutsy and modest little video for the Etsy Handmade Moment contest. Last day is today! Thank you to everyone who has already watched it!!!!

I love my new shoes!Matt loves seeing me in my new shoes!I love how I got them at bargain prices... Matt agrees!Kelsi Dagger heels in mauve with faux snake skin. Very pinup shape.Banfi Zambrelli Lo...

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

Her strength is inspiring. You must read her latest blog post:Fashion Is Poison

Just some random new pictures of Indy with her BIG bone:Cutie!

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...

Just thought I'd post a picture of a custom order I finished today for a lovely bride. I normally don't coordinate my outfit with the hair piece I'm photographing because I'm running around so much...