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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!

... about blogging lately. So sorry for the continued limited posting. I think I've hit maximum overdrive with building and always think I'll have more time but run out everyday. Just to tie you ov...

My hubby is away on business this week. :*(So sad...I love you, honey!! Come home soon!

So sorry about the nonexistent posts this past week! It may seem like the wedding season is winding down, but it's actually picked up for me so I'm working harder and faster than ever to get all th...

My belly is still recovering from overeating at the Mt. Angel Oktoberfestthis past Saturday. Matt and I took the evening off from working and home repairs to enjoy some live music and really good f...

A couple new lovely pieces in the twigs & honey shop! A lovely veil and a vintage inspired floral hair piece. Beautiful together or worn separately.

Here are some photos from our evening last night. :)We decided to go back to Willamette Mission State Park, where we had our wedding ceremony and reception 1 year ago. Such a gorgeous place. I pack...

Today is our 1 year wedding anniversary! It has been quite the year for Matt & I! I am so happy to be married to my "honey" and I cannot wait for us to continue our lives together. We have some...

Just a few photos of my pad. It's a bit of a wreck at the moment...Craftpaca owls and many bits and pieces and odds and ends.New pieces before they are pieces.Pieces ready to be shipped to lovely b...

Quick note!"Whimsy" hair piece is in the Pebbles & Paisley shop!

I've been working on a couple big somethings......hopefully, I'll have more on this in the coming months. :)On a side note, I'll be temporarily closing custom orders due to insane yet completely ap...

Just a little note to say that I just listed a stunning new piece in the Pebbles & Paisly shop! It is so perfect for a fall wedding! I love it and it is completely handmade, petal by petal! Lov...

I like squirrels...Pint sized critters with character.Photo credits: Mail Online

I feel so fortunate to do something creative, something I love, and something that allows me to work with some of the most sweet and beautiful brides! I have worked with several hundred brides this...

So sorry about the skimpy posting lately! Things are really intense on the building side of the biz right now but I'll be posting some absolutely stunning wedding photos in the next post.... promis...

Head on over to The Daily Obsession today! Twigs & honey is being featured and I was more than happy to be interviewed for the wonderful post. Thank you Connie!! The Daily Obsession is a wonder...

That's right! There is a giveaway going on right now over at Creative Odds n'Ends blog! Aimee, over at Creative Montage, is putting on the giveaway that you won't want to miss. You will also have t...

Just a quick note...New ring pillow with removeable flower brooch now available in the Pebbles & Paisley shopUpdate: This piece sold already today. Thank you Kim!

One of my favorite pieces! A wedding vest/bolero. So light and airy. It's in my shop right now and a size xs. More like this one to come! Completely handmade.

Pssst...I'll be listing a new little something later today, probably in the night. It's unlike anything I have made for the shop to date. Quite lovely and fun! Looking for that last minute finishin...

Just a quick note that I'll be adding a new piece to our Pebbles & Paisley shop today. It is a little hippie, but totally modern. This piece is perfect for a fall wedding or for everyday wear. ...

A handful of people know that I really like to quantify things... everything. I don't know why but having logical numeric groupings just works for me. That said, when I'm building pieces, I have a ...

So sorry for not updating the "progress post" sooner! It's been a wild wedding season and it's about to getting just a bit more busy before things begin to slow down a tad in November. Just a remin...

My wheels are always turning and for a long time, Matt & I have discussed opening a second Etsy shop that would feature more ready made pieces. It's my guilty pleasure and also a great way for ...

This is a quick note to say I'm about to list a new piece in my Etsy shop. I will be listing some other custom pieces too late night. Thank you for your patience!This new piece is made of all handm...

Just posting some pictures of pieces I'll be delivering to The English Dept. in Portland, OR tomorrow.This one is my favorite.

This past friday marked 6 years together for Matt and I! Okay, so call us dorks since we are now married, but we still like to keep track of when we became bf & gf. We live a pretty short dista...

When Samantha of 9tailorsgot in touch with me last month, I was excited! My hubby, Matt, is always having the most difficult time finding a well fitting shirt. Does your guy experience this? One of...

Just a super fast note...I have been having to turn away a ton of wonderful brides because I truly cannot take on any more rush orders from now through the first week of September. I feel very guil...