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It's BLACK FRIDAY and no, I am not out shopping today. Instead, I am sitting in Starbucks, relaxing, sipping on an iced green tea, and writing this post to tell you that....I have added a few new things to the shop including new necklaces, bow rings, and some sparkly mini bows to adorn your hair with this season! Want to know the best part? EVERYTHING is 15% off when you use the code WONDER15 at checkout!

Go visit my shop right HERE!
Why wonder15? Well, my black Friday ad is now live over at
The Wonder Forest along with several other shops! Go check it out!

Has anyone bought anything really great on Black Friday? Any killer deals? I just can't seem to want to stay up all night and fight the crowds for sale items...call me weird but I prefer to stay in my PJs and shop online. :)

I {love love love} feathers! I'm sure that's easy to tell though ;)
With the craft show that actually took place this morning/afternoon, I wanted to create some new pieces to reveal. Among many new arrivals, I designed a few new feather fascinators this past week!

Here are some of the new beauties!

{Enjoy}

This Teal, Black, & Silver fascinator was created using a black turkey marabou feather, teal saddle feathers, a spotted guinea feather, silver sparkley leaves, and an antique silver and teal button! It was all secured to a bobby pin for easy attachment and assembling to all hairstyles.



This little lovely peacock fascinator was created using white saddle feathers, rooster tail feathers, a beautiful peacock eye feather, and a vintage-inspired brooch! It was all then secured to an antique brass hair comb and looks sooo elegant when pinned in the hair.


I love this next feather fascinator! I created it using a dark grey ostrich plume, light pink goose coquille feathers, a spotted guinea feather, and a vintage-inspired brooch. I also attached this fascinator to an antique brass hair comb which makes it easy to pin into the hair.


This peacock butterfly, a version of the piece--WINGS, is actually a part of a custom order I am creating for 9 bridesmaids in a wedding that will be taking place in Pennsylvania on Oct. 29, 2011! They are all going to be created with alligator clips on the back so they can wear them attached to their sashes during the wedding and later, worn in their hair! :)

A couple of weeks ago, I had the pleasure to create 3 pieces for a lovely bride-to-be, Laura. {Blog post: here}
I was so excited to create these pieces for her and even more excited when I received a message from her this morning that included photos from her engagement shoot wearing {NATALIE}!!

{NATALIE is a purple dahlia with different hues of purple marabou feathers and an incredible sparkling brooch for the center}

Here are just some of the GORGEOUS photos from Laura's engagement shoot! So pretty and they look so incredibly happy together! Thank you again Laura and I wish you and your soon-to-be hubby the very best! :)

{Enjoy}





I love the vintage/apple orchard theme!! :) {In Love!}







Aren't they just adorable!? :D





Click here to see more of these precious photos!!

Photography by: VERDI

Of course I love creating new pieces but I especially love when they mean so much to someone else :) I feel so incredibly blessed when I get so much positive feedback and such kind words from people I created pieces for. Here are just a few responses I have received and these are what keep me extra happy and inspired! Thank you so much for letting me be a part of your life in some way whether it's within a small flower hairpiece that makes you feel extra pretty for the day or letting me be a part of one of the most special days of your life within a creation made with love! :)

"Wow I couldn't have asked for a more beautiful piece to wear in my hair!! It's everything I hoped for and more. Thank you sooooo much I will make sure and tell everyone about your talent =)" -Chiara from CA {Wedding}

"It is exactly what I wanted, it's beautiful!! Thank you so much!" -Krista from Canada

"Beautiful flower....thanks so much! Can't wait to wear on my wedding day." -Jennie from Australia

"My hair piece is exactly what I wanted. It turned out so beautiful.. thank you! I will make sure to recommend to all of my friends." -Tiffany from WA {Wedding}

"I just received the flowers yesterday and they are fantastic! Thank you so much..." -Laura from NY {Engagement Shoot}

"Cant wait to walk down the aisle holding the prettiest bouquet ive ever seen made by Kayla L ♥ thank you soo much!" -Samantha from CA

It's another perfect crafting morning that must come to an end due to errands before I head off to work all day. {sad}
I woke up at 6:30am and to start, I finished painting an antique frame which I will use in the nursery on the wall {pictures will soon be up!}. Then, I finished the flower to a bridal hairpiece & now all that is left of this custom order is the detachable birdcage veil! :)
Finally, I created the first Christmas inspired flower hairpiece which will be for sale at the craft show on the 15th! {I need to get crankin' on these hairpieces! Only 11 more days!!!}

Here is the finished piece! Anyone have a good name for it? :)
{Enjoy}


To create this unique piece, I used small ivory peony petals, deep burgundy hydrangea petals, light green hydrangea petals, small burgundy ranunculus petals, a few white winter berries, an ivory skeleton leaf, a crystal rhinestone made in Germany, and a WHOLE LOT of {lOvE}.














{Have a lovely day!}

Praise the Lord, everything he has created, everything in all his kingdom.

Psalm 103:22 NLT

It's a beautiful Sunday morning with a hot cup of camomile tea as I get ready for work. :)
Last night I finished an order that will be shipped out tomorrow morning to the lovely state of New York (I wanna visit NY so badly! One day...). These pieces are for an engagement shoot and I'm so excited to be apart of it in some way!

Here are the pieces.
{Enjoy}



The order was for:
{NATALIE} which is the purple dahlia
{TIFFANY} the lace and chiffon ivory magnolia
& {COUNTRY CHIC} which is the peach flower with bits of floral fabric

:)



Also, here is a sneak peek of a completely custom and unique hairpiece I am creating for a bride in San Jose, Ca. It definitely isn't done {still have lots of details to add including a full bird-cage veil that covers the eyes} but it's well on it's way!! It's official post will be within a week! :)




Have a beautiful day!!

A friend of mine just had a birthday and as a gift to welcome in a new year, I created a hairpiece uniquely for her! :)
I used light pink peony petals, ivory magnolia petals, pink cherry blossom, and light green hydrangea petals to create this lightly colorful flower. I also added pink and purple feathers and a green button for the center with added pink twine between the button holes.

{Enjoy}

To package it, I put it on top of a cute cupcake holder with hot pink tissue paper to resemble a cupcake!...It didn't look exactly what I had in mind but it still looked cute anyway :)

Afterwards, I put it inside of a cupcake box & wrapped it with a big pink bow!
{All done and ready to enjoy!} :D

Happy Birthday {again} Tiffany!

Two more hairpieces will make their debut soon! I created these two pieces the other night to add to the collection and here they are!

{Scarlett}
I made this piece with red silk chrysanthemum, floral fabric, red chiffon, 2 deep red saddle feathers, burlap petals, and a vintage pin for the center!



{Grace}
Grace is a headband I made with ivory and pink cherry blossoms (each with lace and a pearl for center), an ivory and pink flower with lace and vintage pin for center, a hint of ivory marabou feathers, a spiraled goose biot feather, and pearl detail throughout!



Lots more additions will be added soon :)
Have a beautiful day!

A dear friend of mine turned 22 yesterday and in celebration, I created a unique hairpiece just for her! :)
My inspiration for this piece came from her love of The Little Mermaid and I put my own design together to captivate this adoration.
I used burgundy and shades of blues to accent this ivory magnolia flower hairpiece and used a vintage aqua flower button as well as a pearl and gold button to add the finishing touch! :)
Here it is!









Again, Happy Happiest Birthday Ashley! :D

It has been a rainy morning and with a cup of hot chocolate in hand, I have created some new hairpieces that will be available soon! I really love how different each of my pieces are so far. Each one has character mixed with some creative thought and sprinkled with love! :)
Here's a sneak peek of a few more creations along with a little preview of my fall line that will be out some time in September :)

{Sunrise.}


{Emily}



First addition to the fall line:

{FALL for you}

So, it's a little passed midnight & I realize I have to wake up at 7am and work an 8 hour shift tomorrow...BUT I have been on a creative surge for the passed 4 hours!! I am now done for the night after finishing a wedding hairpiece & two new hairpieces for my new line coming next month! :D
Here's a sneek peak at the 2 new additions:

{Enjoy.}

{Country Chic}: Made from a coral rose, floral fabric (I actually picked it out about a year ago & finally decided to use it :)), a vintage button, & a bit of burlap for a stitch!
I must say, I am in love with this piece!! :)


{Pretty in Pink}: Made with 3 types of flowers with hues of light pinks and deep pinks, pink feathers, ivory feathers, a bit of french veiling, & a light gold vintage button to tie it all together! :)


...now it's time for bed! Sweetdreams :)
More to come!

It's been a whirlwind of projects and excitement!! This weeks projects included a bridal hairpiece for a wedding in west virginia:



A hairpiece that I re-amped for a dear friend of mine...this one has a little french theme to it:





I also have been putting together different ideas for my baby shower in late september {I want to be apart of my baby shower planning...I just have to :) }, planning our trip to the Sawdust Art Festival this coming week {super excited}, & finishing up my finals for summer school {ends the 29th!!!}.


Also on the recent agenda of projects to complete:
Bridal hairpiece for a wedding in Fiji {starting today}
Bridal hairpiece for a wedding in the High Desert {starting within a couple of weeks}
Hairpieces for the upcoming photoshoot and putting it all together including props & gift bags for the models!!! Oy! Time is going by fast!

Next post: Baby onsie with tie!! <--Another project I completed a couple days ago :)

I had a custom hairpiece requested from a co-worker and I finished it completely this afternoon. She asked for a black & feathery flower so that's what I created! :)

{enjoy}





One hairpiece down. Lots more to go :D