Cure for cabin fever - Feathers!

Posted on | Monday, March 21, 2011 | 13 Comments

After the BIG project last week, I've been locked up working on another project and many orders non-stop. I started getting a litle antsy! I had to dye tons of feathers over the weekend (which takes a very long time) to get the perfect shade of grey. Today, I decided to be a goof and "wear" those fluffy dyed feathers.

Well, that was fun! Back to work now! Hope you enjoyed. :)

Have you seen the new Collection by Hetterson?

Posted on | Friday, March 18, 2011 | 4 Comments

I just adore everything Hannah of Hetterson makes. I love how her collections are tightly and thoughtfully curated so that every single piece is just absolutely perfect. The quality and craftsmanship are amazing with careful consideration for the fine knits and fabrics chosen. View all the new pieces on her blog HERE.

Designs: Hetterson
Photography: Anja Verdugo
Hair +makeup: Katie Groover
Model: Terra Lynn Cathey, Meredith Adelaide

Category: hetterson

Almost finished!!

Posted on | Monday, March 14, 2011 | 12 Comments

Boxes... so many boxes. Boxes big enough to fit a couple bodies. Seriously! And within each box - product packed to the brim. Over 800 bundles of carefully handmade, sorted, and counted lovelies. Matt and I have been doing the pack out for the biggest project ever (with some local help on Saturday). On Sunday, we did some marathon packing from noon until 4am! Thousands and thousands of "things"... and we cannot wait to share with all of you!

So here it all is! I wasn't kidding at all when I said I've been working 100+ hours a week. It has been a massive undertaking and I could not have achieved it without a tremendous amount of help from my hubby, family, and many local contract workers - thank you!!!!

I know I've been bad about emails and I promise I wasn't trying to neglect you! I've just been completely consumed by this project and it isn't just doing it at a comfortable pace - everyday, it's working break neck speeds - running around, literally, all day long. BUT - it will be so wonderful to share with you in just a couple weeks!!!!

So thank you to everyone for your patience and here are a few photos we shot in the hallway outside of the new studio after 3am:

That's the top of my head - yes, lying on the boxes!

Trying to show some scale. ;)

Here's my "working to the bone, no sleep, achy all over, but soooo happy" look.
I want so badly to share with you - very soon! We are driving everything down in about 1 hour - about a 17 hour drive to LA. Nutty!

Check back for updates!

Where am I?

Posted on | Friday, March 4, 2011 | 11 Comments

Photo credits: Elizabeth Messina

I'm so sorry for not blogging more! I used to blog so much.. what happened?
Well- the biggest order/project of my life happened and we are down to the last couple weeks of completion and then... then things will calm down a bit - but only a little bit.

What project?
A surprise project, of course!
What does it entail?
Managing about 27 people - day and night, weekdays and weekends
When will it become public?
April!

So I'm literally working about 100+ hours a week. Almost triple full-time!
I know I've been really bad about my emails - and it haunts and taunts me all day long - I am so sorry if I haven't gotten back to you yet! Trust me - I feel bad and it weighs on me!! Also, many January orders have an extended turnaround time temporarily. After this project is finished, I'll have more help (so excited!) and things will finally be moving along faster.

I truly appreciate the patience and support from everyone during my busiest time ever!

I can't wait for the biggest reveal, ever! More likely than not, it will be coming to a city near you. ;) Stay tuned!!

Drop It Modern

Posted on | Tuesday, February 15, 2011 | 11 Comments

I am currently obsessed with Drop It Modern. The hubby approves too! Their backdrops are gorgeous and really create both a lovely and unique look to photos. They come in a variety of sizes and colors. I think they'd even work beautifully as a tapestry in your home (I totally want one in every color for every wall!). We recently were very lucky to use them in our new collection photo shoot. Aren't they magnificent?

Photo credits: Elizabeth Messina
Backdrops: Drop It Modern

Category: drop it modern backdrops, photography backdrops, tapestry

Twigs & Honey at BHLDN :: Anthropologie Weddings

Posted on | Monday, February 14, 2011 | 12 Comments

It has been around a half a year in the making, but I'm thrilled to finally be able to announce that Twigs & Honey is now being carried at BHLDN (the weddings line for Anthropologie)! If you know me, you know I'm horrible at keeping secrets but I had been dropping a few hints as the launch date got closer. And what's this... not just one but two styles in two different color ways are at BHLDN right now! Exciting!

The Peony hairpin paired with their Zinnia dress

For the Peony Hairpins, I hand curled every single feather in every piece (yes, thousands of feathers!). The grey version I hand dyed the feathers to achieve that lovely smokey, soft grey. It was quite the project! The Peony Hairpins were a customized design modified from our popular "Flourish" double feather flower.

Festooned Shoe Clips, available in white and blue

For the Festooned Shoe Clips, I handmade each one from several types of feathers. The design is brand new and specially designed for BHLDN. The blue feathers I custom hand dyed based off a swatch to match perfectly with some of the dresses in the BHLDN line. The rhinestone ornamentation and clip backings were all individually hand stitched. A really massive undertaking! Sore fingers, check!

It's been so much fun to see the Twigs & Honey pieces popping up in photos around the web from blogger sneak peaks and awesome to see the BHLDN team pairing them with ensembles throughout their site. :)

A special THANK YOU to the team at BHLDN!! It has been so great to work with BHLDN!

Also, a special thank you to my hubby who helped me lovingly pack all these beauties when it came time to ship and who also helped with other details here and there during the production. :)

Find all these pieces plus many other beautiful finds (dresses, lingerie, shoes!) at BHLDN.com

Category: anthropologie weddings, bhldn, feather flower, festooned shoe clips, peony hairpin, shoe clips, twigs + honey, twigs and honey

The 2011 Twigs & Honey Collection

Posted on | Thursday, February 10, 2011 | 10 Comments

View more HERE.
credits and thank you's go to...
photographer and stylist: Elizabeth Messina
hair adornments and accessories: Twigs & Honey
location: The Leftbank Annex
backdrops: Drop It Modern
hair & makeup: Madeline Roosevelt
dresses: Ann Taylor, Kate Towers, and Holly Stalder
(and vintage gowns from photographer’s private collection)
lace shrug: Holly Stalder
lingerie: Lille Boutique
model: Skye Velten

Also, a special thank you to Kim Bamberg of Junebug Weddings!
More details to come!

Category: bridal head pieces, drop it modern, elizabeth messina, skye velten, the leftbank annex, twigs and honey 2011 collection, veils

So it begins...

Posted on | Wednesday, February 9, 2011 | 6 Comments

First off... like the new blog banner? Photographed by Elizabeth Messina, of course! Full credits coming tomorrow, but first I am thrilled about this post on What Junebug Loves blog today. It is the sneak peak preview of the shiny new Twigs & Honey 2011 collection that will become available TOMORROW! Yes! Christy and Kim at Junebug have been fabulous to work! Thank you so much!!! So be sure to visit What Junebug Loves today for the sneak peak!!

Category: twigs + honey

"Things" are going to start happening...

Posted on | Tuesday, February 8, 2011 | 1 Comment

Starting tomorrow! Check back for the start of a series of "things"!!!

Elizabeth Dye's Rose/Dust dress...

Posted on | Monday, February 7, 2011 | 3 Comments

This Rose/Dust dress by Elizabeth Dye was my favorite at the Novel Romance fashion show and I decided to give it a separate special post. Recognize the pretty model. It's Jena of Modish Blog!

The detailing is amazing and the subtle blush/rose hue is gorgeous!

Tulle tiered train/bustle.... perfection!

Stunning!

Jena is so cute AND lovely!
The Rose/Dust dress is a one of a kind piece... only 1! I soooo want it. Maybe for a vow renewal? This dress makes me weak in the knees. *sigh*

Category: modish blog jena, rose dust dress by elizabeth dye

English Dept. Novel Romance Fashion Show 2011

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I always love everything at Elizabeth Dye's shop, The English Dept. I also love that Elizabeth is always so sweet and lets me make some pretty things for the Novel Romance Fashion show. You know she made my wedding dress and many wonderful things... yes? Matt and I went to the Novel Romance show yesterday and had a great time. Held at the Ace Hotel event space, the Cleaners, the place was packed. I loved seeing all of Elizabeth's dresses, but also loved the new Ivy & Aster dresses. Bouquets (which I adored) were by Ink & Peat. I took a few photos from the back row so excuse the heads in the photos. There will be many more beautiful photos by Lisa Warninger (of course!) coming soon.

Twigs & Honey Belt paired with an oh so pretty Ivy & Aster dress. :)

Ink & Peat bouquet

All dresses available at The English Dept. in Portland, OR

Category: elizabeth dye, novel romance 2011, the english dept. bridal fashion show, twigs + honey belt

I like tulle.

Posted on | Thursday, January 27, 2011 | 2 Comments

New shades... new loves...

Busy, busy...

Posted on | Wednesday, January 26, 2011 | No Comments

I'm so sorry for not posting anything for so long! It has been so busy over here with so many big projects in the works. I finished two huge projects this past week and am gearing up for another one next week. I will have much more news in the next month... so many exciting things. But on a completely random note, I really like this dress and wish it was in stock in my size! Hopefully soon...

Everything has a beginning...

Posted on | Wednesday, January 19, 2011 | No Comments

Sometimes it's a really rough beginning... :)

If I finish this, I think it will be really lovely. Lots of work to do still. :)

A dreamy shoot by Elizabeth Messina for Kentucky Bride Magazine

Posted on | Tuesday, January 11, 2011 | 2 Comments

I just love this amazing shoot by Elizabeth Messina for Kentucky Bride Magazine. I love the colors, the setting, those gorgeous models... everything. I was thrilled to have several Twigs & Honey pieces featured including a french dot birdcage veil, handmade flower sash, one of my signature bridal mini hats, and a flashy sparkly mini hat. Thank you so much to Elizabeth Messina and Kentucky Bride Magazine for this wonderful feature!