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It has been a very long week and I'm ready for a little kick back time with the hubby. I still have a long list of work to do today, but I'm looking forward to this evening... we may go to miniatur...

I was recently interviewed for Salem Monthly Newspaper by Sara Rasmussen. Thank you, Sara! Read the interview HERE. The article is entitled, "Salem artists connect, reach wider audiences via Etsy.c...

I just listed a lovely new twigs & honey design based on the popular Rise and Shine necklace. I got the order request from a bride and thought, this piece is so pretty! Enjoy!Rise and Shine bri...

Last week, my hubby said he had heard a cool song on the radio by the Toadies (possom kingdom) and I only know one Toadies song and started singing it before he had time to load it on YouTube. Plea...

I am so sorry for any long reply times. I'm trying to get back to as many interested individuals as possible. Thank you so much for your patience!! Here is a current custom orders list. The order i...

Don't you just love this silk organza shrug Elizabeth Dye made for me?? I had been meaning to take photos for a long time now! It is the exact one featured in Oregon Bride Magazine this season. I l...

Photo from here.I know a while back I mentioned that our #1 pick for a trip was Istanbul. Well, we finally booked the tickets yesterday! I can't believe we paid for them already! It's exciting. I'l...

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.

A little place to keep a photo of someone of something you cherish close to your heart...

I spotted this lovely vintage lace dress on eBay and it is nearly my size. Perhaps a tuck and pinch here. Debating...I love the shape, length, the little sleeves.... aw!

I'm sorry for such light posting over the last few weeks! Thank you for continuing to visit the blog, you hardcore bloggers! :)I've been tremendously busy behind the scenes fulfilling orders and be...

I just created a new piece for the etsy shop and photographed it with my camera... before shipping my camera off for repairs (I know I said I was going to do that weeks ago). So sadly... pictures m...

I am waiting for some more supplies (coming from France) for the Blue Bird garter. I've received a bunch of inquiries about it... I will try to have it relisted soon! In the meantime, I created ano...

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 ...

Along with all the amazing weddings they've photographed this season, I love this photo by Paul Rich and Holly Andres. It really makes me want to grab my picnic basket and go to the park with my hu...

It's about time I listed a couple new pieces in my shop, yes? I LOVE this new "Twirl" bridal hair piece. It is so floaty, lightweight, yet completely glamorous:And a petite and delightful addition....

I just received a few gorgeous photos from the talented Stephanie Williams of Stephanie Williams Photography. She recently photographed the fashion spread in the lovely e-zine, Utterly Engaged. Her...

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 saw Shabd Simon-Alexander's work a few months ago on various blogs and bookmarked the site... I just loved everything (I am sure you have seen her work already). I recently started thinking about...

Thank you so very much for all your thoughtful comments and emails after my last blog post! They have meant so much! Matt and I are still in search for the perfect dog. We have narrowed the breed d...

I had never previously considered having a dog that was a companion and a "protection dog" until recently. Not to get too personal, I'd just like to say that harassment that is unprovoked and ongoi...

I need to grab a copy of the latest Oregon Bride Magazine! I'm dying to flip through the whole issue. I noticed that they have a few of the pages online HERE and they did a lovely little write-up o...

I just happened to visit the Etsy FrontPage this morning and saw a flash of something that looked familiar. It didn't totally click in my head at first and then I realized it was the Rise and Shine...

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I really loved the Banfi Zambrelli shoes on Gilt Groupe a little while back... they retailed for almost $700! Even at Gilt Groupe, their "sale" price was way more than I was willing to spend for sh...

They are having the Women's Final Sale at Gilt Groupe today. Over 30 designers with prices up to 90% off retail. Be sure to visit. :) To be invited, click HERE. Sale starts at 9 am PDT.

I think I said ages ago that I'd post some photos of our home remodel. Well, Matt and I got busy! We have been tackling it one room at a time. When we bought our house a little over a year ago, it ...

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