In love with pink.

Posted on | Friday, January 22, 2010 | 15 Comments

So the skin on my fingers is nearly rubbed raw after spending too many hours into the late night hand sewing these pieces. I still have many more to create but if you are lucky enough to be one of ladies signed up for Lisa Warninger's Boudoir shoot this weekend, you'll have the opportunity to wear these (inspired by Snippet & Ink inspiration board):

These are not store-bought, pre-made flowers. The flowers are all made from scratch from silk and cotton fabric... I hand dye them, hand cut them, hand paint, hand press and then hand sew.... hence, my little fingers are a bit tired... and multi-colored.

I am continually becoming more and more critical of my work and that's been making me really try to push the envelope in terms of the complexity of my pieces and the originality. On a side note, since I started, I feel like everytime I try to make something totally original and apart from everything else out there, someone starts to copy it. It can be so frustrating... I keep telling myself, "f*#$ it... I'll create something new again and even more elaborate..." and then that gets copied.... it's a vicious cycle (sorry for the mini vent, but I work hard and it can be so exhausting and annoying). Gosh... I know I'm not the only designer who has to go through this (look at my favorite fernanimals). To all the Twigs & Honey friends, fans, brides, clients... thank you so much for all your support through the last two years!! I promise not to vent often! Twigs & Honey brings me such happiness and I like to be happy more than sad. :)

Aw... one more note...

Posted on | Thursday, January 21, 2010 | No Comments

some amazing new pieces to share tomorrow (friday)... sometime. :) I'm soooo excited about them!! Think soft, pink, completely handmade, completely fabulous... BIG!

Lovely and simple, stackable bracelets by junghwa (my big sista)

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I'll be up into the wee hours tonight and blogging is the last thing I should be doing, but I just had to mention the cutest little bracelets my big sis has listed in her Etsy shop today. She made me a yellow pair (that I'm eagerly awaiting to arrive by mail) and has made it available in her shop.

View more HERE.

Up too late... must work...

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I have some amazing sponsors to highlight over the next week, so hang tight!
I'll try to blog as much as I find time over the next week... but right now, I'm focusing on several photo shoots and pieces for the Novel Romance. Don't miss this great article on Elizabeth Dye by Jen McCabe... HERE. Many more late nights ahead, but I can't wait for you to see all the beautiful results!

Wednesday

Posted on | Wednesday, January 20, 2010 | 6 Comments

Feeling a little androgynous and industrial today...

If I were a dancer...

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I would wear pretty ballet shoes all the time...

Ballerinas on the mind since this post on frolic blog. Fortunately, since I'm not a dancer, Bloch Shoes creates lovely, comfortable and stylish everday wear shoes... for us non-dancer types.

I snagged a pair of low wedges by Bloch on Gilt Fuse today:

I'm hoping they are as comfy as they look. We shall see! I'm needing a cute pair of walking shoes... but I love heels. Eh, this is a good compromise, yes? With Gilt Groupe credits, my total out of pocket cost: $1
If you don't have a Gilt Groupe account, you can sign-up HERE.

Elizabeth Messina... thought it couldn't get any better...

Posted on | Tuesday, January 19, 2010 | No Comments

... and it did.
Elizabeth Messina has the most beautiful photos. Yes, they are all over this blog. She recently paired up with Leah Macdonald of Waxworks and created this beautiful piece of art:

oooh... and I'm tickled that the photo includes a Twigs & Honey piece!
If you are interested in Elizabeth's encaustic work, email her (info@elizabethmessina.com). If you're lucky enough to attend the Lovely Workshop in France this May, Leah will be attending and showing all the attendees how to make their own piece of wax. Exciting! Read more HERE.

photography credits: Elizabeth Messina

Tuesday Out to Lunch Outfit

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I've been tinkering around with the blog these last couple days and I'm adding a new outift gallery in my flickr folder and on this blog on the left. There's one lonely outfit right now, but I hope to get more soon. Matt and I went out to lunch today and I wore the above. I usually don't dress up on workdays since I'm at home, but if we go out to lunch, I jump at the opportunity. So, the outfits will be a bit sporadic, but I'll try to get them up as often as possible. Enjoy!

treasury

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I never made an Etsy Treasury before... isn't that funny? I've been on Etsy for a while now and never took the time to figure it out. Yesterday, I decided to give it a go... and some spots just opened up. Visit my Treasury HERE.

It includes so many of my Etsy favorites!
Maybe, it will make the Front Page? It expires tomorrow evening, so be sure to view it before it's gone. Myra's Treasury

Become a Twigs & Honey sponsor!

Posted on | Monday, January 18, 2010 | No Comments

I am pleased to announce that I'll be having Twigs & Honey sponsors on this blog this year! Twigs & Honey has been growing in leaps and bounds in the past 2 years and much of the growth has been through the help of wonderful fellow bloggers. Twigs & Honey will continue to venture into new territory throughout 2010 and I'd love to have you join in on all the excitement.

Sponsor ad spots will be on the left column of this blog and there will be large ad spots (240 x 200 pixels) and small ad spots (240 x 80 pixels). I'm starting off with very low, low rates and multi-month discounts. These spots would be great for small businesses, new businesses, etsy shops, blogs, and more!

If you'e interested in becoming a Twigs & Honey sponsor, please email me for sponsor information:
info@twigsandhoney.com

Thank you!

Photo credits: Elizabeth Messina

Don't forget to RSVP for the 4th Annual Novel Romance

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I'll keep bugging everyone until each and every one of you has done so. :)
RSVP for A Novel Romance through The English Dept. (503) 224-0724 or info@theenglishdept.com

When: Sunday, January 31st at 2 pm

Where: The Cleaners at the Ace Hotel, 1022 SW Stark Street

What: Lots of lovely dresses by The English Dept., Trousseau lingerie by Lille Boutique, Flowers by Ink & Peat, Accessories by Twigs & Honey, Gift Registry by Canoe

Find out more HERE.

Four corners of the Twigs & Honey studio

Posted on | Friday, January 15, 2010 | 19 Comments

It's a modest little space...
I guess I never really blogged my studio in its entirety, huh? It's about time. :) I am constantly reorganizing, rearranging, and de-cluttering it. It's a perpetual work in progress. Since it isn't huge, I really have to maximize the space. See more in my Flickr folder.

Twigs & Honey sightings...

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There's a great little slideshow at Brides.com featuring their Top Indie Artisans and Twigs & Honey boutonnieres were included! Thank you, Brides.com (among some of my favorites including Nice Package, Bklyn Pillow)!

How cute is this caketopper by joojooland on Etsy?

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Too cute for words, right?
See more HERE.
She also makes earrings:

The Bride's Guide Twigs & Honey DIY project

Posted on | Thursday, January 14, 2010 | 3 Comments

Yay! I put together this easy to create goddess headband as a DIY project for the Bride's Guide, the Martha Stewart Weddings blog and the project is up! Click HERE for all the details. It was inspired by their white color palette story.

I like the letter M

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I made a new blush pink hair piece for the shop!

Ballerina Blush

Sparkle Flourish
The original Flourish has been a favorite among brides and the Sparkle Flourish is as it sounds... It has rhinestones in the center for sparkle!