Watercolor blooms

Posted on | Tuesday, March 27, 2012 | 4 Comments

Freshly handmade from scratch:

Twigs & Honey Watercolor Blooms.
These ones are always slightly different from piece to piece. I love that. :) I hear more people saying they hand paint their flowers even though it doesn't look like it. I think some people use "hand painted" in the way they describe their work when it actually isn't. I use in my descriptions when I actually paint them so it might be that others use the language because they don't know better? Not sure. Anyhow, I started hand painting them a few years ago to achieve gorgeous depth and dimension and it's the real deal - literally hand painted petals. Not just saying it. In 2008, I got a crazy/cool project for a major perfume label where I had to hand paint flowers - that was really fun! I used to paint quite a bit when I was young and it's so fun to actually use that skill for my work. I never would have guessed it 20-25 years ago! I'm not a "painter" - I just enjoy it. Would love to get better in the coming years. I really admire great painters. It takes a ton of skill and dedication - and time. :)

Category: bridal hair, handmade silk flower, twigs and honey watercolor blooms

Sneak Peak! :: English Rose Collection

Posted on | Sunday, March 28, 2010 | 8 Comments

Coming this week!

Hand dyed, hand painted, hand sewn, just for you. Death by prettiness. Each one is unique and ready to go, so get ready!

Category: hand painted silk flower, handmade silk flower, myra callan, official twigs + honey

A few new pieces in the Etsy shop

Posted on | Tuesday, November 3, 2009 | No Comments

View them HERE. Enjoy!

Category: birdcage veil, bridal corsage brooch, bridal hair piece, handmade silk flower, myra callan, myrakim

New piece in the Etsy shop

Posted on | Friday, July 31, 2009 | 5 Comments

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 may not be as *pretty* until the camera is back.
I hope everyone has a lovely weekend!!

Category: bridal corsage brooch, handmade silk flower, myrakim, official twigs + honey, twigs and honey

A couple new pieces :: Etsy shop update

Posted on | Friday, July 24, 2009 | 3 Comments

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...

Both in my Etsy shop right now. Happy Friday!

Category: bridal fascinator, bridal hair piece, elizabeth dye etsy, handmade silk flower, myra callan, myrakim, official twigs + honey, twigs and honey

Pretty pictures :: Stephanie Williams Photography

Posted on | Thursday, July 23, 2009 | 5 Comments

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. Here are a few photos and one from the e-zine:

Photo credits: Stephanie Williams Photography

Category: bridal hair accessory, handmade silk flower, myra callan, official twigs + honey, stephanie williams photography, utterly engaged magazine

Oregon Bride Magazine :: fall/winter 2009

Posted on | Wednesday, July 22, 2009 | 1 Comment

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 tops from the English Dept., including that amazing shrug that Elizabeth Dye made for me! There are a couple twigs & honey pieces in the shoot:

Just stunning. How funny that a few years ago, my MA thesis was on Mt. Hood, glaciers and environmental change. When I chose Mt. Hood as my region of study, I never thought that years later, I would have designed a couple pieces for a fashion shoot on the dormant volcano. Full circle. :)
Photo credits: Oregon Bride Magazine
Video by Kevin Focht