The Tail of Snap! and the Snoot

So, I was peeking over Melissa's shoulder yesterday when she was putting the finishing touches on Dana and Jared's photo date pics. You may remember them from a previous blog about their super dog- Lilly. I cracked up over these "out-takes." Lilly sure made us work for our photos- she is a little more human then canine I think. I can't get enough of her furry face. I thought you might enjoy these photos. I especially like the shot of her giving us a razberry. Pretty sad when a dog puts you in your place.

There once was a dog named Lilly

who thought doing a portrait was silly

she'd scratch and she'd sniff

till she got a big whiff

of sand and of sea

and dead creatures she'd eat

and drive the poor photographers mad!

We love you Lilly!

I know that doesn't exactly rhyme- but you get the general idea.

That hair!

Just thought I would follow up with a few photos from our 9-8-07 wedding. I noticed a request for some more photos of my updo on Style Me Pretty and thought I'd go ahead and share! I loved what Mark Putnam was able to do with my locks. Also, he even gave me a breakdown of how it would slightly drop through the day, hour by hour! My hair inspiration came from a few wedding magazines (particularly from Portland Bride & Groom) and Kirsten Dunst's coif creations in the movie Marie Antoinette (only, I didn't want the towering height!). Here is a nice selection and all photo credits go to the amazing Paul Rich Studio. By the way, my hair was nearly down to my bum at the time of our wedding, but I think similar hair creations could be achieved with shorter hair!

Big Updates :: Behind the Scenes :: New House and a New Chapter

I've told a handful of people I've been working with, but you guessed it! I'm leaving my job for the last couple years as a Research Analyst for Forecasting to devote all my "work" time to twigs & honey (I don't want to say "to go full time" because it was already full time!). The above picture is my celebratory departure today. Haha! In all actuality, it was definitely not an easy decision! I probably held on a bit too long, but if you know me, you'll know that I'm rarely a risk taker and this is really a HUGE move. It literally got to the point where I was no longer sleeping and really not being the wife I want to be for Matt! Additionally, I wasn't seeing family or doing anything other than work and twigs & honey. Though I'm nervous, I'm also excited! I'll still be working far more than full time to play catch up, but things should get back on track in the next month or so. I sure do miss sleep! Thank you everyone at Forecasting and DHS for being so supportive and overall, a great group of people to work with. You will be missed!


Pondering my next move.

One last goodbye.

One box fits two years of my existence at the job. Hmmm.... good or bad? ;)

A few photos from our ongoing move into our first home! Two more days to completion!!

Another inside shot.

I just discovered our place has a Dogwood tree... and it's in bloom!

Matt & Myra! <---- homeowners!

And another M & M shot.

Parting shot of Matt at the side of the house. So I'm sure our place is a bit of a wreck at the moment, but I'll do a progress update through the months. So many projects ahead! I can't wait to start gardening again!

ELIZABETH DYE Fashion show :: May 9th at 7pm

Friday May 9th
7 pm
The English Dept.
1124 SW Alder Street
503 224 0724

So exciting!
Yes, the fabulous lady behind my wedding dress, Elizabeth Dye, is having a fashion show in a couple weeks! It is also the English Dept.'s 3 year anniversary. Congrats! Be there or be square (okay, I know that was cheesy). Expect to see some of the most delightful fashions that are a mix of femininity, structure, lightness, and essentially all other things that are good. I am particularly fond of Elizabeth's choice of shapes and fit. Comfort and functionality meets high fashion! Brides: if you don't want to suffocate and pass out on your wedding day but still want to be exceptionally beautiful and glamorous, you should visit Elizabeth. *hint hint* No corsets or bustiers required. Thank goodness for Elizabeth Dye!
p.s. RSVP as space is limited. You may see a familiar face too. ;)

Gritty City - Photo Date

Well, it was a beautiful weekend and we took full advantage. Cheryl and Attila are getting marrried in July, so we got together for a little pre-wedding photo practice session. They were great sports letting me drive them all around to 'work' some fun spots right around Providence, actually not too far from our office. Here is one of my favorites, I will post more later in the week. -Trish

Erin and Jack at the Glen Manor House April 26th

Erin's was really excited to put her dress on! Her bouquet is by Paul at Broadway Florist.

Erin has anazing eyes- one of her many very pleasing features! She really wanted this shot in the window.

That's me on the chair- anything for a good angle. It's fitting that Erin popped the champagne cork and poured a toast for everyone... she's a bartender!

In the dictionary under "Jack"... very handsome and sweet - adept at striking cool "man poses".

Love these shots with the maid of honor and best man. Jack and Erin have super nice friends.

Melissa took this nice shot of Erin on the stairs just before she came down the aisle. It's a classic but I really like her composition with a little twist. yes... Jack is crying!

These guys were great- they did whatever I said. Sometimes I dread the big bridal party because it can be like herding cats... but this was a breeze and really fun.

Can I get in on this canoodling?

This photo is one of my favorite shots of the day and was not really in my "plan" but I couldn't resist the beautiful backlight.

Melissa took this really nice entrance shot... think they are excited?

I've never seen a bride body surf across the dance floor, but there's a first time for everything!

Melissa and me at the end of the evening... It's a wrap!

So, I had never met Erin before Saturday... it's not often that I don't get to meet the bride before the wedding day. I would have been really nervous- but I had met Jack, the very charming and super cute groom to be. A series of "unfortunate events" kept me from meeting Erin... work, sickness, etc... so I wasn't sure what to expect. When Jack came in to visit me a few months back, I asked him how he and Erin met. He told me that he had met her at the bar where she bartends. Turns out he was instantly smitten with Erin-who could blame him? So, he summoned his courage and asked her out. Problem was Erin didn't want to date customers so she said NO. Not to be discouraged Jack asked her out again and again and again- for two years! It seems persistence paid off in this case- and here are the photos to prove it. Don't feel to bad for Jack though, it was revealed in the maid of honor's toast that Erin knew she wanted to marry Jack after only a few dates. I would say that they are of equal "smitten-ness" which is very important after all.

Here's the 411 on the details:

Venue: The Glen Manor House, Portsmouth RI

Flowers: Broadway Florist Designs of Newport

Caterer: The Catering Collaborative

Exciting feature :: Style Me Pretty

I was so completely thrilled to have our wedding featured in one of the most spectacular wedding blogs, Style Me Pretty. I have been a long time admirer of the fabulous blog and still find myself pouring over the great fashions and eye candy that grace each post. Abby, the talent behind the blog, was so thoughtful to do the beautiful feature and we couldn't be more grateful! Matt & I are also so excited to have our wedding photographers receive the recognition they deserve. Paul and Holly of Paul Rich Studio are two of the most talented wedding day photographers around and we are always so happy to see their success grow. Thank you Abby, Paul & Holly! Matt & I never tire of looking at our wedding photos... takes us right back to our beautiful wedding.

Back in Oregon and moving time!

Matt & I are back from Reno! We had a wonderful time and met some great people. The food was my favorite part. Yum! Now on with our move! Yes. Just as we are getting home, it's packing time. We'll be moving over the next few days and over the weekend, which I'm not looking forward to as I hate moving. I am excited about our new home, though, but it's the getting there that is a headache. While moving, I may take longer to get back in touch with people and I do apologize ahead of time. I have been swamped with inquiries and orders AND now the move, but after we physically move everything into the house, things should return to a certain level of normalcy again and turnaround times for custom orders should start to come down gradually. Keep checking back for the latest... I have tons to post about!

Matt on the shuttle at PDX.

After the trip and on the way to our car, I told Matt that he was looking a bit out of focus. Har har! There is more punniness where this came from!

Travel update :: One missed flight and a down cell phone...

We are in Reno at the moment after having missed our late flight Monday night. We did manage to get the next flight in the early morning, but that just made us a little more behind on everything. Plus! My cell phone is not getting reception... so strange.

Other than those hang ups, things are going great! I'm getting to all the convos and pieces and eating some great food in between. I'll be searching for the post office in a minute and shipping out some orders, and should be right back to work after that. Dinner last night: Lemon caper Alaskan Halibut, calamari, and French onion soup. Mmmmm!

Here are some travel photos:

At the airport and waiting for the rental car with all the essentials: make up bag, hat for the flattened hair after sleeping on it, a sleeve for my tea (from an Etsian!), and other tid bits.

The view from our room.

His and her workstations and the remnants of lunch.

Much of twigs & honey crammed into a suitcase. The rooster box contains none other than some of the most fabulous feathers. Who needs labels? I'm such a visual person! :)

My Photo Date with Lilly (oh, and Dana & Jared, too!)

Photos by: Melissa

We usually say it's all about the bride, but yesterday it was all about the bride's dog, Lilly! Dana and Jared were hoping to include their super cute puppy in their wedding. Since she might be a handful on the big day they are using the next best thing - Pictures! Lilly is a big dog in a tiny body. She may be itty bitty, but she's got some major personality and it shows in the photos. My favorite is the one of Lilly with sand on her nose! Of course we can't forget the real stars of the shoot, Dana and Jared! Unlike Lilly they did everything I asked them to do! I had them climbing rocks, standing in pokey reeds (Jared got up close and personal with one), and trespassing on the "private" cabana. Dangerous, yes, but it was all worth it! We got some great photos thanks to my good looking subjects! You guys did an awesome job! Can't wait for the wedding!

twigs & honey is going mobile :: sewing on the go!

It's that time of the month already! Matt has a business conference to attend in Reno from today through Thursday (April 24th) and I'll be joining him! Have no fear, I'll be loading up all my supplies and gear and taking twigs & honey on the road with us.... because you know that would be just terribly romantic! ;)

I'll still be humming along with the custom orders and any shipments will be coming out of Reno. I'll keep everyone posted! Just an FYI: I may take a little longer to get back to convos today as I'll be flying and getting settled. Thank you for your patience! -Myra (& Matt!).

Michelle and Joe's Photo Date with Mariah

Road Trip! I drove out to Harwich MA to have a photo date with Michelle and Joe on Sunday afternoon. What amazing weather! I've never been to Harwich, so I jumped in the back of their car and they gave me an awesome little tour of Harwich and Chatam. It was so great to scout out the area where they'll be getting married in June and also get to know them a little on their own turf. Turns out, they have spent a lot of time hanging in Chatam, poking around the stores sampling the yummies and of course bumming around the beaches! We took some of these photos across the street from where Joe proposed to Michelle. I learned a lot about them- they were highschool sweethearts (AWWW!), they love Burritos (me too!), and they are going zip lining over the rainforest on their honeymoon. Michelle is freaked about by fish when snorkeling- but apparently doesn't mind dangling over a rainforest by a thin rope?! Very adventurous. M & J were great subjects- and did whatever I suggested. Thanks guys! On a scale of one to 10- this date was defenitley a 10!