THINK PINK!!!

Tallulah Twinkletoes "THINK PINK" Soiree is THIS Thursday, 7pm, at my house! Celebrate Tallulah's THIRD birthday and grab a few items for Fall! Pink treats, feather hair extensions, and more! Proceeds will benefit my dear friend Lauren Hammond's fight against breast cancer! It's a great cause for a great party! Email me for details!

Cheer bows!

You've seen the spirit wear, you know the classic boutique bows, but check out the newest member of the Tallulah family- the Cheer bow! 

Tired of spending 10-20 dollars on major website cheer bows? Tallulah Twinkletoes cheer bows are reasonably priced, hand sewn, and made of high quality materials. Outfit your entire squad in a completely custom, locally made product.

Simple bows, layered bows, sequins, and more are now available! Email me for a quote and check out my wholesale information above for more details!

News! Great news!!

For my loyal local Tallulah aficionados, you can now find Tallulah Twinkletoes products for sale at
"Beehive Books and More" in Edgewood!  Handmade headbands for blessings, baptisms and special occasions!

AND- I am busy at work on a few LARGE cheer bow orders for some great cheer squads! If you know of a team or squad in need of some new spirit wear- have them give Tallulah Twinkletoes a gander! Pictures to follow!

Tallulah Bebe!

I've wanted one of these for a long time. Not a baby, silly. (I have five of those...). A beautiful, simple picture of a newborn in her birthday suit and a Tallulah Headband. And of course, I have Jennifer Tibbetts of Jennifer Tibbetts Photography to thank for it! Thanks so much Jennifer! You have such a gift!

Coming SOOOOOOON!

YES! It's that time of year again! Find Tallulah Merchandise at

SUMNER ARTS FESTIVAL  in Downtown Sumner, WA , Friday August 5th and Saturday August 6th !

Find me right behind my usual location (facing the opposite side of the street)- on the corner next to the Children's area and Information booth. Can't wait to see you!

Come see all the new Boutique bows, hats, headbands,  flowers, and the traditional Tallulahs you've grown to love! But for now, I'm off to Girls Camp- a very TALLULAH-fied camp, I might add! Will post pics once everything is in place- and exciting pics of the new Tallulah products as well!

Lindsey's Wedding

So I've teased you for a while with  news and a few pics from Lindsey's lovely wedding. It was such a fun affair- bride and groom are Sounders season ticket owners, and their mad love for the Sounders had a striking influence on the decor of the wedding. Oh, and also POLKA DOTS. The bride can't get enough of those things.
Remarkably, I've yet to see a gymnasium so totally transformed from basketball court to elegant wedding venue. Well done, Anderson crew! Your HOURS of work were well used- it was fantastic. Thanks for letting me be a part of it. I loved creating hairpieces for Bride and flower girls...

Wedding photos provided courtesy of the photographer, Elli Sniff of Nostalgia Photographics. Go check her out- she's awesome...

Delivery update and a few things...

Hi Friends!!

It's no surprise that the cost of gas is astronomical right now, { I die a little bit every time I have to fill up my tank...} and delivering products isn't always convenient or efficient. For those of you in need of a Fancy little something-or-another, especially those of you who don't live in the Bonney Lake/Tapps/Sumner area, I will be shipping your orders to you, for a very nominal shipping fee (1-2 hairpieces is usually around 1.25). If you need something you don't see on etsy, simply convo me on etsy, or email me, or msg me on facebook and I can either create a custom etsy listing or simply send you a pay pal invoice and we can take care of it, lickety split!!

I don't have big plans for Summer yet- still working out the kinks. I enjoy that Summer is a slower time for Tallulah- until things pick up in August and go crazy until the end of the year. Expect an update soon on where you can find Tallulah Twinkletoes products this Summer!!

MORE Bebes!

One of the best things about my business is that I get lots of instant gratification in the form of photos from happy customers! Here are a few that haven't made the blog yet (I'm a bit behind!!)

Look at this sweetie in this delicate rose headband... or Miss Amelia in her lovely Tallulah Bonnet!

One of my favorite custom requests: Miss Megan in her tiny Tallulah rose clips- so dainty and lovely!

and sweet little Ashlee with a pair of mini peonies in her funny little piggies. Love that dark hair...

Have a darling pic to share? Email me tallulahtwinkletoes@gmail.com ! Are you a photographer looking for some advertising? Drop me a line and we'll talk! I'm always excited to exchange products for good pictures!

xoxo

"Bliss" additions!

I love being "commissioned" to create something lovely for a special occasion!

This bride, Monica, wanted a sparkly hair comb to compliment her intricate up-do. The piece pictured here was my first wire-work piece- with crystals and freshwater pearls. I was happy with how it turned out and can't wait to experiment more with this medium! So fun and different! Colleen needed something "bling-y" and silver to coordinate with her prom dress. So pretty in her gorgeous hair!

...and Payton chose a classic black fascinator with feathers, tulle, a handmade rose, veiling and matching rose ring for her prom ensemble. Very elegant.

So come on, girls, I know there are more TT prom pieces out there! Email me the goods and I'll feature you here! xoxo

Thoughts on Creativity...

Okay, so something has been bugging me for a while. I need to sound off for a minute, so just indulge me, okay? Thanks Friends.

I love the creative process. I love being inspired by something I see or hear or feel- whether it's a home decorating magazine or blog, or a bouquet of flowers, a gorgeous swatch of ribbon or fabric or just a paint chip... it's all a part of my process. I love using the inspiration to make something that is my own.

Creative types of yesteryear would be highly envious of the easy access we have to a multitude of images - a veritable sensory overload- via the internet. Photographers post a bevy of photos- watermarked with their logos and signatures- all over the web. People have discovered the necessity of protecting their images with watermarks and trademarks, and though tutorials abound, artists have found ways of protecting their intellectual property from piracy and plagiarism.

This leads me to my point. The designs you see here on Tallulah Twinkletoes, "Bliss" by Tallulah Twinkletoes or any other subsidiary of TT (yes, there will be more!) are entirely mine. Certain details of my pieces (a particular type of handmade flower, for instance) may have been acquired from tutorials I have found here and there, but the composition of Tallulah products is the exclusive property of Tallulah Twinkletoes.

My Mom always told me that imitation is a form of flattery, but I always struggled with this idea. It is rather affirming to know that I have a good idea, that hosting a Soiree or having a cute display at a show or a particular vision for the growth of my business is worth imitating. HOWEVER...I'm not a fan of folks copying my ideas, whether they are in the form of pieces I create or the way I run my business. I have spent countless hours over the last three years working to organize and create something I'm incredibly proud of- something that is ME- the creative culmination of my own energy and inspiration. Though I'm somewhat flattered by the imitators (yes, more than one), please know that copying my ideas is not only unethical, it is a disservice to the creativity we should each strive to develop in ourselves and our art.
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Thanks so much to those of you who remain devoted Tallulah Fans and Friends! Your loyalty is honorable and much appreciated!!!

xoxo
Amberlyn

Hooray for SPRING!

SPRING! YAY! We have "enjoyed" a particularly wet, gray winter here in WA, and I'm not exaggerating when I say I'm ready for Spring. REALLY ready. Saturday was lovely here- sunny and nearly 70, and yet, we're back to the rain again. Oh please, PLEASE can we have a summer this year?
Ok, I digress..
So, because I've been so pro-Spring around here, I've been so inspired by its fantastic colors and sights - it's affecting all aspects of Tallulahville. Not just the headbands below, but my penchant for all things light and airy has rubbed off on my decorating as well (but that's for another day...) Who wouldn't be inspired by these colors??

spring green and pink, an old standby...

I made a collection of these bows for a wedding this month- they were for four little flower girls- the bride and groom are Sounders ticket owners- they had navy/white polka dots and pops of apple green everywhere. VERY fun. (More on the bride in a bit...)

my very favorite color - AQUA! Cute for a birthday bow (would be SO cute with a matching tutu!)

I love this fantastic new ribbon- pink and cream stripes...

...and this cupcake bow is girliness personified.

Let's not forget the newborns- white infant beanie with marabou/button detail

I'm sure you've seen this bow in prior posts- but I LOVE it on this bonnet...

It was time to try my luck with some new wool felt flowers- I love the vintage look of this mum on this bonnet

and this cabbage rose in navy with pearl center...

or in cream...

CORAL is so big this year- here is my ode to coral in the form of a large peony

NEW wool felt flowers on clips or headbands- love this blue/yellow combo-

or peach/taupe

I love this blue gardenia paired with the yellow flower...

or this peach one...

and the yellowy-cream simplicity of this flower (yet unnamed...) on the aqua

the new wool felt-y girls...

I love these fun covered headbands with flowers too- again with the pink/green... love that...

So here she is- my cute little bridey- Lindsey. Yes, I made her fabulous hairpiece- I'm calling it a petally flower. Yes, that is a technical term. Isn't she SUPER cute? I hope to have clearance (from her awesome photog) to post a few of her fantastic wedding pics later. Such a cute wedding.

Here's another "Lindsey" flower (maybe that's what I should name it. Sounds a lot better than "petally flower"...)

and another in bright white...

and one more in cream/pink pearl center

As you can see, it's been a bit busy around here. Three cheers for Springtime inspiration! Hooray!!!

Springtastic Soiree!!!

Hello Everyone! Yes, it's time again!

"Tallulah Twinkletoes Springtastic Soiree and Prom Preview" at my home in Bonney Lake, Tuesday, April 19th at 7pm.

Come see all the beautiful new things for Spring! Bring those Easter dresses to custom match your accessories! Check out the flowers and fun things for Prom! Don't miss it!!

Cuteness OVERLOAD.

You have to see this.

Do you remember my super precious little friend Bella? You may recall having seen her before here

...or perhaps here...

Well, SOMEBODY just turned one... and Tallulah was enlisted to make a grand First Bday ensemble for Miss Bella to wear- and I'm dying from the perfect storm of cuteness.

Brace yourself...Yep. I know. I think so too.

She is darling. B for Bella indeed.

First Birthday ensembles- available only by custom order. Bodysuit/shirt, tutu and hairpiece combos, starting at $50.

NEW! Bonney Lake High School Spirit Wear

Great news, TallulahFans! Bonney Lake High school now carries Tallulah Twinkletoes products in their Spirit Wear store! A variety of fabulous, super stacked bows in Large and Medium and made-to-order tutus are available for purchase! Support BLHS and wear a little Tallulah cuteness!
Tutus (shown here in teal/black) will be offered on a custom-order basis as a fundraiser for the Class of 2012... a variety of fabulous bows are available for purchase now in the store...

How great would this little ensemble be for your favorite Panther sporting event- or just to showcase your Panther pride!?

...keep your eyes peeled- more coming soon!!! And next... WEDDINGS... :)

What's New, Boogaloo?

So maybe you're asking (or maybe not... whatever) "Where are the Soirees, Lady? What's the deal?" Well, I'm afraid the soirees are going to have to take a backseat for a bit- there is much happening in Custom Tallulahland right now! I plan to post pictures as I complete each project- and there are a LOT of them- for instance, I'm making a swanky little hairpiece for a National Ballroom Dance competition, Spirit wear bows for BLHS, vintage rose corsages for flower girls at a vintage wedding, two bridal hairpieces, flower girl bows, and two cute flower girl tutu/corset ensembles! Phew! It's going to be a busy couple of months, but I can't WAIT to do more bridal/wedding party pieces! Yay! Pictures will follow soon- for reals!

So for now, I'm holding off on the soirees for a bit- hopefully I will host a "pre-Easter/Spring has sprung soiree" at my place later in April- but for now, I'm blissfully busy with custom orders- and that's all folks! :) I may be able to eek out a few little custom orders here and there- email/call/fb me to see what my week looks like. Stay tuned- updates coming soon!!

Meta-meta-mophosis

I remember when I was in second grade we learned about butterflies- and metamorphosis. We sang a song about it which went "Met-a-Met-a-Mor-pho-sis". I'd sing it for you if I could. Try not to be too disappointed that I can't. That song keeps coming to mind as I think about what I want to do with this blog. I think it's time to evolve and shake it up a bit...
So, I've been reading a lot of blogs lately. A. LOT. of blogs. I've always loved tutorials- I am a crafty girl- (I guess you probably know that) and I create a lot of different things here behind the scenes that I don't sell or write about- but I think I would like to change that. I would like to add a weekly tutorial, maybe a giveaway here and there, some fabulous links to things that inspire me, and, as always, post the latest happenings in Tallulahland.
So, if you're ready to take the plunge with me and hop up on this crazy train, follow along- and don't forget to find me on facebook!

A few newbies...

Hey Tallulah Fans- here are a few new friends joining the Spring '11 Tallulah collections- watch for them in my etsy store!

Look at these cuties! Use them as a headband, choker, bracelet, sash- whatever floats your boat!