Urban Weeds :: new blog to watch!

Posted on | Monday, June 22, 2009 | 5 Comments

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 Portland fashion and great photography!
Photo credits: Lisa Warninger

Portland Bride & Groom Summer 2009

Posted on | Friday, June 19, 2009 | 5 Comments

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 photographed a few pages this morning, otherwise it would've taken me forever to get images up (my pile keeps growing... see below):

The Wish List

Twigs & Honey hair pieces... each petal is individually handmade and sewn in these two pieces.

I can't get over this amazing capelet and dress by Kate Towers.

I love the lightness of this Elizabeth Dye wedding dress.

A gorgeous bouquet by Chelsea Fuss of frolic blog.

A beautiful bride in a Twigs & Honey hair piece/veil and a Holly Stalder shrug.

I still have to scan these magazines! Yikes!

New piece in my Etsy shop! :: Champagne wishes

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I'm loving the soft and silky texture of this new piece. Most of the petals are shapeable and it's completely handmade:

Champagne Wishes
I have listed it in my Etsy shop and you can view it HERE.

Braid Wednesday

Posted on | Wednesday, June 17, 2009 | 4 Comments

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 double fishtail braid with a smaller regular braid at the temple. Happy braiding!

New piece in my Etsy shop :: Garden bouquet hair piece

Posted on | Tuesday, June 16, 2009 | 6 Comments

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.

New! :: Twigs & Honey garters

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

Blue Bird

Raspberry Tart

New piece in my Etsy shop :: Garden headband

Posted on | Friday, June 12, 2009 | 4 Comments

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:

It's a very easy going piece and perfect for an unfussy, carefree bride or for everyday. Find it HERE.

Anthropologie dresses + one great stylist

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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 I probably wouldn't have grabbed on my own, but became some of my favorite items in the store. I highly recommend seeing her if you are at Anthropologie in Portland. You might think you have your style down pat, but working with a personal shopper/stylist can really help refresh or polish up your look. Some items that I didn't jump at on the rack ended up being completely "me" when she brought them and I tried them on. They were "me" but revamped, and I liked it. For instance:

This Walk-A-Ways dress... probably a dress I wouldn't try on myself, but now I find myself wishing I'd snatched it up! I ended up getting a lovely top and belt, but am trying to narrow down which dress to purchase because I loved a few too many of them. I really wanted to include a picture of this polka dot dress Elianna found for me, that was just too much for words... but I couldn't find one (will post if I do!). There was this fluttery sleeved tunic/mini dress that she found, that looks "interesting" on the hanger, and which looked amazingly fresh and modern on. Aw! Need to find pictures!
Visit Elianna's website HERE, to view her amazing portfolio. Here are some of my favorites that she has styled:

polka dot skirt : 2008

feathered and burlap : 2009

shangri-la trolley : 2008
It's great to walk into Anthropologie and be able to work with such an accomplished stylist! She really has an eye. She's very accessible and down to earth, so be sure to utilize her talents when you're at Anthorologie in the Pearl. More to come on this amazing stylist in mid-summer... *wink wink*
I cannot wait!

Getaway

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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 stayed at the Ace Hotel in the Superior Deluxe Corner room.

I especially loved how you could slide the bathroom walls/doors open into the main room! They are very pet friendly also, so we brought Indy, her toys, bed and all and I think she had a great time too.
In the evening, we watched Coraline at the Living Room Theaters across the street and walked to Powell's Bookstore afterwards for some hot chocolate. The next day, Matt treated me to a mini shopping spree at Anthropologie in the Pearl District (thank you Elianna for your styling help!).
I highly recommend the backyard getaway with your loved one! It is especially great on the wallet!
Thank you, honey! I LOVE you!

Cake topper :: In my Etsy shop later today

Posted on | Monday, June 8, 2009 | 6 Comments

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 and lots of vintage bits.

Fun friday project :: Dog collar

Posted on | Friday, June 5, 2009 | 8 Comments

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 sitting pretty."

View the collar HERE.

I think this dress is dreamy

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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 someone got married in this! I think Joanna would be gorgeous in this one (she would be lovely in anything), but not to make her dress decision any more difficult... Read on HERE.

Oh goodness, gracious woman!

Posted on | Wednesday, June 3, 2009 | 3 Comments

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 whipped up... to die for... my new favorites:

I don't know what to do with myself with this one. Just too perfect for words. Check them all out HERE.

I really like...

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... one of yesterday's Etsy frontpages:

I love the soft pinks. I especially love the dkdesignshawaii flower arrangement top right... always a favorite!

Psst... Lauren Moffatt sale at Gilt Groupe today!

Posted on | Tuesday, June 2, 2009 | 2 Comments

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

Back from a long weekend

Posted on | Monday, June 1, 2009 | 4 Comments

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 to receive their scuba certification. I was happy to have both feet on firm ground while scouring the shoreline for shells.

Gearing up...

Heading in...

Heading out...

Certified!

Indy swam a bit too.

I wasn't ready for this picture.

Celebratory ice cream finish.

Various treasures I picked up along the way.

HUGE shell.

Itty bitty crab.
Thank you, Janene + fiance, for keeping our plants so happy over the weekend!
Back to the work week!