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I haven't done a big update to my Etsy shop for a while, so I've added three new pieces. Each one is very different, one of a kind, and fun. Enjoy!Blue bloomBloomingBridal headbandThese ones are al...

Hooray for short weeks!Just a quick announcement, but Matt and I are giving ourselves a mini-vacation this weekend. We are leaving Thursday evening and will be back Sunday. Pieces purchased on Thur...

I loved looking through all the photos of Ginny and Ed's wedding. Gorgeous. I spotted them first on 100 layer cake blog and then on Once Wed. All the colors, flapper vintage style, straw hats, loca...

Things are selling out fast, but there is a Hunter Boots sale on Gilt Groupe today! I snagged a pair of equestrian-esque black boots for nearly free since I built up some credits! So excited. You c...

I should have taken photos ages ago, but for our 1 year anniversary, I got Matt and I matching fedora style custom hats from Pinkham Millinery. I highly, highly recommend seeing Dayna Pinkham! She ...

I finished it and here is what it looks like on (I am sure it will really shine on a wedding dress):Thank you, Trang!!!!!!

I have been working with one very sweet, sweet and patient bride for a long time now and I have finally finished her floral dress adornment that should have been finished months ago (thank you, Tra...

It looks so refreshing and yummy. From J. Crew.

Just a few pictures after dinner this past weekend when we celebrated Amy's b-day and Father's Day:Matt with candy in his mouth.The family.I'm wearing my Lauren Moffatt dress from gilt.com that I p...

I just saw on Chelsea's frolic blog today that she has teamed up with the fabulous photographer, Lisa Warninger, on a new blog: Urban Weeds: Street Style from Portland.I cannot wait to see all the ...

I love the new issue of Portland Bride & Groom Magazine. Everything is lovely and perfect. There are two real weddings featured with Twigs & Honey pieces. I don't have a scanner, so I photo...

I'm loving the soft and silky texture of this new piece. Most of the petals are shapeable and it's completely handmade:Champagne WishesI have listed it in my Etsy shop and you can view it HERE.

I heard about the Braid Wednesday Flickr group a couple weeks ago on Wiksten-made and thought, what a great idea! I finally remembered today so here are my braid contributions:I ended up creating a...

I love this piece. I just listed it in my etsy shop! It is entirely handmade (except the vintage millinery leaves) including the fabric feather!View it HERE.

Flirty and oh-so-pretty new pieces in the Etsy shop now:Blue BirdRaspberry Tart

I love this design and so I decided to recreate it and list it in my etsy shop. I originally created it for A Lovely Workshop. Here is one of my favorite photos by Elizabeth Messina from the shoot:...

When Matt took me to Anthropologie, I just died from all the beautiful dresses they have at the moment. Elianna, a lovely and talented stylist, also helped by picking out some beautiful pieces that...

Matt surprised me with a mini vacay/getaway this week and it was just what we needed. We live in Salem, and just headed to downtown Portland, but it was just fantastic to get-away and recharge. We ...

Matt and I worked on the yard again for most of the weekend, but very late Friday night, I made this cake topper and I'll list it in my Etsy shop later today:A couple lovebirds, blush pink crystal ...

I just listed a new piece in my Etsy shop. I had been meaning to create a dog collar for a while and finally sat myself down and finished it. Indy was so patient with me!BIG *yawn*"I'm so tired of ...

I just saw this Alexander McQueen dress on Gilt Groupe today and I am drooling over it. I love the drape, the buttery color, the embroidery and the back keyhole:I think it would be lovely if someon...

Would Elizabeth please stop making such beautiful shrugs/boleros?! I have a serious obsession with them (perfect clothing article for my short waist) and Matt would concur. These new ones she has w...

... one of yesterday's Etsy frontpages:I love the soft pinks. I especially love the dkdesignshawaii flower arrangement top right... always a favorite!

Remember the Lauren Moffatt dress I just adore? There's another Lauren Moffatt sale at Gilt Groupe today! You can be invited HERE.

My hubby, his brother and I all headed up north to Hoodsport, WA this weekend and I'm still tired. We camped on Lake Cushman and on Saturday and Sunday, Matt and his brother went on 4 scuba dives t...

Matt, I and his brother are heading out RIGHT NOW and need to make it up before dark so we can set up our campsite. Just wanted to say that I have the following orders finished and will list them M...

Matt, his brother, and I are leaving to head north to Hoodsport, WA over the weekend and we leave this evening. We were scrambling to find someone to water our garden after a ton of plants wilted i...

Remember that fabulous giveaway for the Lauren Moffatt dress I love? Well, I didn't win it, but I feel like a winner because I just received it yesterday after snatching it up for over 50% off from...

Remember how I love Gilt Groupe? Well, I already have my sister signed up and she put an alarm on her cell phone to make sure she doesn't miss the Paige Premium sale tomorrow at noon EDT. I've been...