One of the most adorable brides ever...

Posted on | Tuesday, October 27, 2009 | 3 Comments

I just saw the cutest wedding over at The Wedding Chicks. I worked with Meg on her bridal belt after last season's Novel Romance fashion show. She is also wearing an Elizabeth Dye shrug.

Photo credits: Duston Todd Photography via Wedding Chicks

Thank you, Meg, for working with me!!
Thank you Wedding Chicks for the great post!!

Peachy new piece in the Etsy shop

Posted on | Monday, October 26, 2009 | 2 Comments

I recently made a batch of pieces for a photo shoot and it inspired this new piece for the Etsy shop:

Peachy
More pieces to come when I get them back from the shoot. :)

The Kind Diet :: Book signing at Powell's with Alicia Silverstone

Posted on | Wednesday, October 21, 2009 | 1 Comment

This morning, I watched a segment on AM Northwest with the lovely Alicia Silverstone and was pleasantly surprised to hear she would be at a book signing at Powell's Bookstore for her new book, The Kind Diet. Since Matt and I normally head up to our self defense class in Portland on Wednesday evenings, I thought, why not head over.
I have been quietly following Alicia's story since her endearing role in Clueless to her lifestyle choices from supporting animal rights to helping the environment. Tonight, she was poised and well-spoken with the same charm and wit as the effervescent "Cher" in Clueless... but "clueless", she was not... It was refreshing to hear someone from Hollywood speak about the benefits of eating better not just for those who love animals... but for your own health, well-being and the environment. She even touched on some bioregionalism topics (remember from my previous guest blogging?), which is a topic I wish I'd hear more about in discussions about diet and improving the environment. I'm excited to read her book am already recommending it from the excerpts I read on the drive home. Here are a few photos:

Thank you, Alicia!

Just for bloggers :: Autumn scarf

Posted on | Tuesday, October 20, 2009 | 2 Comments

As a thank you to twigs & honey blog readers and supporters, I'm offering up a limited edition scarf through this blog only. It was also a small break from the norm. I had been hoarding this gorgeous cotton batik print fabric for some months now, and I decided to finally put it to good use. I made one for myself, of course (a rare treat!) and can't wait to wear it on those crisp autumn days.

So many ways to wear it...

Wear it short...

Wear it long...

Keep your shoulders warm...

Or wear it to keep your head warm...

Also fit to be tied.
This piece is a lovely range of blues, browns, golds, greens, and more. Very limited quantities.
This item will ship using USPS Priority shipping. Pay with PayPal by clicking below. Enjoy! (email with any questions: info@twigsandhoney.com).

Picking the Perfect Pumpkin :: Heiser Farms

Posted on | Sunday, October 18, 2009 | 4 Comments

Matt and I had a lovely time visiting Heiser Farms in Dayton Oregon on Sunday. We have made it a tradition to pick our own pumpkins each year, and this would make it our 8th time together picking pumpkins and our 3rd time at Heiser Farms. Last year and the first year we were dating, we went to the Pumpkin Patch on Sauvie Island, which is also fantastic, but we wanted to stick closer to home this year. We may still go to the haunted corn maze on Sauvie Island next week... but we shall see!

Barn in the background at Heiser Farms.

So many to choose from. Normally, we go the weekend before Halloween and everything has been picked over, but this time around, it was really hard to choose!

Maybe...

Too warm for a jacket...

Still looking...

This one was lovely... but the grass is always greener.... have to keep looking...

We have a couple winners!

Chicks at the petting zoo.

Autumn is here!

Softest bunny... (hand unknown).

I was finally smart this year and wore some rubber boots (Hunter boots from gilt groupe!).

Waiting in line for some grub.

An abandoned piece of kettle corn.

Look! That's us a few years ago!

Pumpkin canons.

Traditional photo by the giant pumpkin 2009.

At Heiser Farms in 2007.

At Heiser Farms in 2006.

Last year, someone stole my pumpkin off our front porch, so we're keeping them indoors for now... maybe I need a few back-up pumpkins? There's still time before Halloween!

Just a couple more pieces in the Etsy shop!

Posted on | Friday, October 16, 2009 | 2 Comments

I was feeling autumn inspired and have created a couple pieces for the Etsy shop that would be lovely for a fall or winter wedding... plus they are ready to ship! Enjoy and Happy Weekend!

Berry Beautiful

Crystals and Feathers

New pieces in the Etsy shop

Posted on | Thursday, October 15, 2009 | 4 Comments

Several fun new pieces are in the Etsy shop including a couple party hair pieces, a belt and a lovely petite set of blossoms. I think the black ones would be fantastic for a Halloween or New Year's party (early, but it's good to plan ahead!).

Pinkham Millinery :: The Procession

Posted on | Wednesday, October 14, 2009 | 6 Comments

Photo credits: Minh Tran
I wish we could have gone! Matt and I were way too sick and didn't want to infect anyone else, but if we could have, we would have gone to last week's Pinkham Millinery show that took place in a cemetery! You already know how I ADORE Dayna Pinkham's creations.... so this event really looked ultra spectacular... pulling many talented local designers together to create an oh-so-tim burton-esque feel. View more pictures HERE.

I'm SO completely obsessed with this sexy number by Elizabeth Dye. I got to see it in the flesh at the Enlish Dept. the other day. I love the corset/bodice details, the flare of the skirt below the knees, the ruffles at the shoulder (similar to this creation of hers - Elizabeth... you make me sick with all your talent). But I especially love the long train/bustle detail in the back...

*Sigh* Such lovely head art.

blast... I hate being sick.

Posted on | Monday, October 12, 2009 | 1 Comment

2009 has been quite the year of getting sick for me. I apologize for the slight delay in responding to messages... and I just realized today was a gov't holiday so shipments slated to go out today will be shipping tomorrow. I went to the post office today and was initially baffled by the locked doors. Since we got back from traveling, I got really sick... runny nose, coughing, sneezing, fever, headaches, the works... Sat-Sun I literally got up to drink tea and went back to bed for the rest of the day. Today, I'm feeling slightly better but still pretty lousy... but it gives me hope for tomorrow. When I'm 100% again, I have some exciting things in store. I promise! Lots of mini and big projects in the works and there will be much to be tickled about.... but for now, I'm going to go rest my head. Thank you for your patience!
p.s. The lovely hot pink dress I wore in Istanbul I actually purchased in Istanbul. I will have the website to the quaint shop soon if you are interested in purchasing (The shop is in the Lonely Planet book on Turkey). The dress is stunning really... with rope ties, embroidery and it is long with a row of ruffles along the bottom (I wish I got a full length photo)... and I had it tailored for free by the shop owner's wife. :)

Istanbul, Turkey :: Pictures Part 2

Posted on | Thursday, October 8, 2009 | 5 Comments

More pictures from our trip to Istanbul:

One of my favorite sites... basilica cistern

Very lovely and massive. It is completely underground.

There were hundreds of carp. I don't think they have ever seen sunlight.

Medusa's head.

A pigeon at the Pet Market, part of the Spice Market.

Tiny turtles.

Curious toucan.

Ducklings.

At the Spice Market.

Delicious dried dates, figs, apricots, and more...

Sea of Marmara.

Outside of topkapi palace.

View of the Sea from Topkapi Palace.

At the archaeological museum.

This was interesting. For 5 Lira, a rooster picked my fortune and a bunny picked Matt's fortune. What did my fortune say? "You got tired for the last days but you still don't perceive your own state. This exhausting work can put your health in danger. You're admired by two people but you don't even notice them." Interesting!
Matt's fortune: "O! Owner of fortune: You're in straits nowdays but don't worry you will sort out everything and feel happy. It is seen generosity by someone."

Crowded streets in the New District.

Seafood dinner on the last night in Istanbul. Delicious. The host brought out a platter of 15-20 different mezes (appetizers) to choose from. I picked stuffed muscles and Matt got rice filled grape leaves. He then brought out a platter of fresh whole fish to choose from. We picked a Kırlangıç, a kind of rock fish. It was the most expensive meal of our lives. We didn't know you had to buy the whole fish until after we chose. Total cost of dinner: 190 Lira! You can do the currency conversion HERE. Nutty!

Whew! An exhausting trip! More pictures in our Flickr photostream and I'll add more later.