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A lovely and elaborate bridal headband has just been listed in my Etsy shop! I love this piece. It is white and ivory and features a beautiful alencon lace, vintage enamel floral brooch, and vintag...

Happy New Year everyone!I cannot believe how quickly 2008 came and went. Things are insanely busy as usual. If you've contacted me through an Etsy convo and email, hang in there and I hope to reply...

Just a puppy update. I have had a few inquiries about Indy's breeder and here's her contact information if anyone is interested in a Siberian Husky in the future.The breeder is Alice Watt and her w...

I am sure many of you have heard of the crazy Oregon weather, but it has really hit Salem, OR hard as of late. Yesterday, there was about 6 inches of snow on the ground and then it rained, and then...

Perfect for a New Year's Eve party, this lovely little number is also great for weddings or everyday. In my Etsy shop today. Enjoy!

In the holiday spirit, I whipped up a lovely piece that I'll post about later today (it's late right now!) and I'll list sometime in the early afternoon in my Etsy shop. It is winter-inspired and a...

Just thought that everyone needs to see these bouquets I made for a bridal party today... they took me all day today! So appreciate! Got it? ;) They are for a wonderful Oregon wedding next month. T...

Vader (Int. Ch. Huskavarna's Dark Alliance)! Okay, okay, so I've posted about Indy a ton already, but just another one, pretty please? Just hang in there with me... as Indy grows up, her puppy spel...

I just listed a lovely new piece in my Etsy shop! I think this is such an elegant piece and can be worn by a bride to a wedding or for a special occasion. Enjoy!

Congrats to Stephanie and her now hubby, Lee, on getting married recently AND for getting their wedding featured in Portland Bride & Groom's Winter 2008 issue, on newsstands now!Stephanie looks...

Matt and I spent Thanksgiving in Milwaukie and Hood River, Oregon this past holiday weekend. It was great to spend time with family and stuff our faces. Yes, food is a recurring theme in my blog po...

Matt and I had a wonderful time chatting with brides and attendees to the Fall Bravo! Wedding Affair in downtown Portland. We accompanied our fabulous wedding photographers, Paul and Holly of Paul ...

I'll be at the Bravo! Wedding Affair tomorrow, November 23rd from 11am-4pm. The event will be held at the Enbassy Suites Hotel in downtown Portland, OR. The Wedding Affair will include some of the ...

If you are going to be in the Portland, OR area on November 23rd, you may have the opportunity to win 1 of 2 twigs & honey pieces/prizes. You will also have the opportunity to chat with me in p...

Matt and I had a great time in Orlando, FL last week for a business trip. It's nutty how things pile up FAST when you leave town! On top of the busy part of business, after we got back, Matt got si...

I'll be away from Tuesday (11/11) to Saturday (11/15). Matt and I are heading across the U.S. to Orlando, FL for business. Just a super last minute question to anyone familiar with Orlando. Do you ...

Thank you to everyone for all the wonderful comments on the previous puppy post. Indy is such a bundle of joy and Matt and I brag about her to everyone because you know... she is the best dog in th...

Matt and I welcomed our first puppy home on Halloween and we chose "Indy" for her name. Amazingly, Indy was born on our 1 year wedding anniversary (9-8-08). Meant to be?Indy is a Siberian Husky and...

Just a post to say that I have two new pieces in the twigs & honey Etsy shop today! They are both so much fun and very elegant. I think both would be perfect for a wedding or any other special ...

I think that handmaking lovely little things is contagious! I'm so excited to say that my mom, who taught me so much, has handmade a very pretty wool hat with floral brooch. It is very comfy and wa...

I have had a few brides ask if I knew of any good places to find wedding clutches or if I made them. Well, I just spotted the cutest clutch that would be perfect for a wedding. Any brides out there...

Congrats to Leanne!!! Matt and I were cheering for Leanne while watching the Project Runway Season 5Finale tonight. Her collection was so gorgeous and cohesive. She used my favorite color palette -...

Just a reminder for all those who have been paying attention: Project Runway Finale is tonight and I know who I'm cheering for! Leanne of Leanimalof course! I've been so excited for her throughout ...

It's been a long tradition for Matt and I to pick our perfect pumpkins at a pumpkin patch each year. This year marked our 7th time getting pumpkins together! We've picked pumpkins just about everyw...

First off, thank you to everyone who left comments on the previous post about a new hair cut for myself. I'm excited about it and completely encouraged from all the positive feedback! I'm going to ...

I have been mulling over getting a new cropped do for my perpetually long mane - which I have sported for ummm, about 5 years now. It's become my security blanket. Matt, the typical guy, loves it, ...

I know fall has just begun, but I've got a winter wonderland on my mind. A girl's got to think ahead, right? All those holiday parties, winter weddings, and New Year's, what's a girl to wear... on ...

... many twigs & honey brides!To all the twigs & honey brides and grooms: Congrats!!!I've been a bit behind on linking to all the wonderful twigs & honey mentions in the blogging world,...

Several months ago, I had the pleasure of working with a very sweet and ultra talented bride, now a lovely wife, Blair. During the process, I discovered Joie de Vie Jewelry. Blair, the talent behin...

Just a quick note to say I've added a couple new pieces to the Pebbles & Paisley shop! Check them out here!