If I had a shop...

If I had a shop I think it would a little something like this. Here is a sneak peak of how my booth will look this weekend at Crafty Wonderland! It will be filled a little more -- and there is a whole other table for just feathers and floral hair clips!

I think I say this every year, but this is my favorite booth/table set up to date! My favorite is my beetwixt chalkboard sign I found for $3 and made over with some paint and fabric :)

Today is my 300th post, and I think that is pretty nice. Thanks for reading!

busy bee season!

Here is what I have been a busy bee working on these past few weeks! Although this was all in preparation for Crafty Wonderland (in 6 days and counting!) it was great to get out my sketch book and create a whole new accessories line for gals. It has been one of those experiences where everything I dreamed up turned out as I had sketched out, that never happens! Now I will get to update beetwixt tonight and tomorrow. And for the holidays shipping is just $1!

No. 1: New rings! There are many colors in dahlias and roses. These will be in my shop after the show :)

No. 2: New feather adornments! Layers of colorful feathers perfect for this season. I even have a how-to coming up...

No. 3: (My personal favorite) lil' bees hair bows for lil' girls! There are turquoise, burgundy, olive, french blue, and pink bows in two sizes.

No. 4: Here is a sneak peak of my pop up shop display! I will post a table sneak peak the day before the show

I have a few more treats this week before my super secret project is unwrapped!

new! little droplets

These are what I was up to all yesterday! I walked by my local bead shop, stopped in for a quick browse and had an, "ah ha!" moment. These little droplet pendants are single pieces of quartz, serpentine, and amber fastened to brass findings and strung on satin ribbon. You can buy them in my shop today! Also, I have cleaned out my bee keeper vintage closet and will be adding new accessories, jewelry, and bags for fall starting tomorrow!

BeeTwixt: a new catalog!

These here darling catalogs are what I have been up to the last couple of days! All in preparation for a very excited networking event tonight hosted by I heart art: Portland + Etsy. The event? Speed networking! A very fun idea where designers and handmade artists get 2 minutes with 20 different regional buyers and store owners to pitch what we do.

Being my first wholesale pitch event I of course was not prepared. A few hours of catalog designing, printing, stamping, and bow tie making later I had these lovelies! There are a few kinks to be worked out, but for my first catalog batch I am quite proud.

BeeTwixt: something blue + new

1. ivory silk magnolia and russian veil hair piece 2. sweet blue tipped duo silk floral hair piece

Two new (and one blue) pieces added to my shop this week! I find that the magnolia is the largest I would personally want in my hair but it is still as sweet and simple as the smaller roses. No. 1 is actually two pieces that you place together yourself. The veil could even be worn over the eyes for the ceremony and repositioned for the reception! Just a thought..

My next project: tulle! Pink, taupe, and ivory tulle drop birdcage veils are on their way. Tulle is bit different to work with then Russian veiling but also much softer in the end. Stay tuned!

thank you for my lovely comments on yesterday's post! Now the fun part, making them happen.

BeeTwixt: peonies + magnolias

Cerulean + Cream Sash Belt with Citrus Silk Ribbon

A couple new pieces in my new shop! My newest sash belt just may be my most favorite piece I have designed and made. Creating soft wedding palettes that pop is so much fun. When I found this silk citrus ribbon my heart melted, and still it turned out better then my imagination.

Mini Madelines au lait Duo

I also love making these duo and trio collections. Each flower is separate so that you may place them wherever you wish! They would be super cute on a flower girl, or lattice like in a french twist hair style. I have more ideas in my notebook to come. Tulle, silk, and stamens, oh my!

BeeTwixt: now open!

My newest shop BeeTwixt is now open! This has been my most favorite project to date and it just keeps getting better. Where I started a few months back is quite far from where I have come with my newest designs, materials, and the overall aesthetic. I have truly learned that you can do anything your heart desires! Although the hair pieces have taken on a bridal feel they are still so beautiful to be worn anytime of year.

As promised on any order placed between now and August 30th by one of my darling readers will receive $10 off + Free Shipping! During your order just write "bee keeper blog" in the message to buyer and I will refund your discount. Thank you for ALL of your outward support and excitement, this was well worth the effort, and I am only getting started!

BeeTwixt: beauty in bloom

As promised, here are a few sneak peak photos of my newest project: BeeTwixt. I am in the prototyping stage, something I have not been in for a couple years. I have missed designing, playing with fabrics, and am now onto flowers. I am taking silk flowers + turning them into lovely hair accessories. Hoping to launch the full line in July, I have a lot of work to do! This weekend I am getting started on veils+ feathers...

I will keep you posted!