Linen + lace = love.

I don't always get to meet the lovely young ladies who buy my dresses, particularly the one-of-a-kinds that I make for the shop when I have a few spare hours. So I was thrilled to see these photos that Jena posted on her blog--she fell in love with my little linen and lace frock, and I think it fell in love with her, too!

The linen bodice and underlay are paired with embellished tulle with lots of lace appliqués. The bodice and waist are also trimmed with smoke-colored velvet ribbon.

Doesn't she look amazing? I feel like this dress was made for her. And maybe, in some sort of cosmic way, it was. Thanks, Jena! I'm so glad that you and this dress found each other.

Okay, one more.

Photo: Steep Street

...because I'm particularly proud of the corsage on her shoulder.

When a wedding is just plain packed with laughter and love, it shows.

It really shows.

All photos: Steep Street

Best wishes, Dana and Scott. May the sun always shine on you.

Wine country inspiration shoot

The amazing Anne Sage styled my dresses for a blissful wedding shoot in Northern California wine country. See the whole story on Brides.com.

Keepsake gown

Oyster chiffon one-of-a-kind dress

Persuasion in Oz.

I just received this lovely photo from Megan, who wore my Persuasion dress and ruffle bolero for her wedding in Australia this March. I traveled for the first time to Australia earlier this spring and loved it, so I'm thrilled whenever one of my dresses takes a voyage there...

New things.

The machines are humming, scissors are snipping and things are busy, busy here in the studio. Dress orders for summer weddings, and finishing up a really exciting custom gown. Also: designing my new collection! Can't wait to show you more...stay tuned.

Beatrix in Vacationland.

I sent little Beatrix up to Maine for a photo shoot with the very talented Corbin Gurkin. This little stunner is a preview shot--can't wait to see more!

Neckline detail.

for Angela.

Let's do this.

Laurel will be wearing her mother's wedding dress.

It used to have long sleeves, an uninspiring little sash, and quite a high neckline.

High in the back as well as the front.

 Much better. Someone put a glass of champagne in this young lady's hand--because she is ready to go!

Interview on Feather Factor.

The lovely Katherine does a great interview series on her blog, Feather Factor. She recently asked me a few questions about my work--you can read the whole interview here.

If loving you is wrong, I don't want to be right.

Valentino.

Postcard pretty.

 

There's something unbelievably timeless about this photo... 

 

...but one look at this lineup of lovely ladies says this wedding is utterly, totally right now. The bride wore Oysters & Pearls. Thanks, Lesley!

Sue in Honeychurch.

It must be color week! I love the fresh, bright hues (and sunkissed smiles) of Sue's wedding. The bride wore "Honeychurch."

Floating.

Fairly fantastic wedding photos of Allison and Alex by Red Fly Studio. Many more great ones on their blog. The bride wore Tempest (beautifully!).

I love these people.

Sandy's splashy, multicultural and totally stylish wedding is featured on Once Wed. Oysters & Pearls had quite the time (although she felt a little competitive with Sandy's Cambodian wedding outfit--hot stuff)! See many more incredible photos here.

 

 Photo: Nancy Neil

Work in progress.

Gosh, thanks.

Oregon Bride Magazine readers honored me with "Best Dress Designer" at the 2012 awards this week. Ladies, I'm so blessed. You brides continually inspire me and make my dresses come to life. Thank you for your support! xo Elizabeth