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Matt and I watched the movie Yes Man over the weekend and it is ridiculously sweet and fun. It was better than I anticipated and I think the impossibly cute Zooey Deschanel really made the movie fo...

I just wanted to give a quick update to say that I recently delivered a new batch of lovely hair adornments to The English Dept. in Portland, OR. There are a couple headbands included in the mix an...

Just so I wouldn't get burnt out on making hair pieces, I made this little shrug/jacket. It is a lovely little piece that will complete any wedding outfit. It is made with silk dupioni, tulle, vint...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 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!

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...

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...