6.14.2011

Happy Birthday Mom...

Today is the day, in 1955, my mother was brought into this earth.  Im pretty sure that is the day that many lives changed.  Or should I say, many lives were going to be changed over the next 50 something years because she was born.  Today I celebrated her birthday by launching my new line.  It was a wonderful way for me to spend my morning, with this photo sitting next me.  I feel truly blessed by all of the lovely response I got from my new work I have poured myself into.  It has been a little journey I am truly proud of.  And I know my mom would just be over joyed with it all.  Too bad she's not around to do a lookbook with me, now that would be one hilarious lookbook!  She probably would have flashed her boobs or mooned the camera, I just know it.  Anyone who knew my mom knows Im right!  I love this photo of her.  I remember being sad that day myself, although I dont remember why now.  She had just got her hair cut short b/c she knew she was going to lose it in chemo therapy.  I never wanted her to cut her hair b/c it was so long and pretty, and then once she did, I loved it!  I know she was feeling very inward and thoughtful that day.  Once it got dark and we built a fire by the riverside, she did some funny fire yoga stretching stuff.  She was always busting out silly stuff like that...  Today we took some new peacock feathers up to her grave.  It had been needing some for a while.  I want to go back up there when the sunlight is pretty and take some nice photos of her site.  My dad put so much love into and it is just beautiful.  I found a squished pine cone on the way back to the car and took back to put on her grave.  I think she would have liked it.


The only rotten thing that happened today was someone anonymously leaving me a mean comment on my lookbook.  I really wish people wouldnt be so hurtful on the internet.  If you dont like my work or blog, or how I do anything, please dont read my blog or follow my work.  There is no need at all to leave mean comments on mine, or anyone elses blog.  Ive seen it often and it is really just so sad.  Makes me feel sorry for them.  

My internet has been super shady all day, so as it allows me to, Ill be uploading the rest of the new work.  I only got about half way done.  Thank you so much for everyone's love and support.  It means so much to me, truly.  I will be happily shipping some of my babies off tomorrow to some lovely new homes!!!  

PEACE,
Laura

23 comments:

  1. Laura- Thanks so much for sharing your life with me and all of your readers through your beautiful words and art. I am truly inspired each time I visit your blog. Even though I do not know you personally, it is obvious that you have a beautiful soul. Your new line and lookbook are amazing! Truly stunning! What a wonderful way to honor your mother. Your work would definitely make a mother proud :)

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  2. she sounds like a wonderful beautiful dear soul. i'm sure she's dancing around in heaven showing you off to everyone up there :) hope your week is wonderful!

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  3. Oh I love this..Such a sweet snippit of the grand love you have for her.

    also..on the blog commentor...
    MEAN PEOPLE SUCK.

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  4. Laura,
    What a lovely way to honor your Mom and celebrate her life and your memories.
    You have a beautiful soul.
    ~~Dena

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  5. happy birthday to your precious mama... she would be so, so proud of you and all that you give to the world. <3

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  6. You are making your momma VERY proud. She obviously raised a beautiful daughter, inside & out. And your new line...simply amazing!

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  7. lovely! my mother was also born in '55. obviously a wonderful year ;)

    and people leaving mean comments aren't even worth talking about! your work is gorgeous. you're clearly a talented artist. someone who can't see that is blind!

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  8. Even though I don't know,know you, I found you and your beautiful work..Surfing, one day. You excepted my friendship on FB, which I was delighted to be graced with your talent, on a daily basis...I feel as though I know you from the things you write and through your beautiful artwork. Please don't even take another second on the "Debbie Downers" of this cruel world, totally Not worth it! You are beautiful in every way, I am certain.
    Peace to my new beautiful, artsy, blog friend ;0)BTW Loved to read your tribute to you Mama...So sweet! She seems like a very awesome soul too ;0)

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  9. I am so sorry you had to deal with that on this special day. Know that there are so many more bloggers out there that just adore you and your work. Your mom would be so proud of you. Congratulations!!!!

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  10. Happy birthday to your mommie dearest first of all! I love the photo of you and your mom. It's so beautiful. Also congrats on launching your new line. My internet is slow today, so I can't wait to look at your new lookbook, but can't wait to check it out once it behaves!

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  11. So the highlight of my day was looking at your new shop. Everything is so beautiful! You are seriously talented. Congrats on your new line and the meaning behind your line is so special. I can't wait to buy :)

    p.s. Love the lookbook, you look gorgeous!

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  12. Laura your work is beautiful and I am sure your Mum would have been very proud of you. Stay true to yourself and don't let other peoples hurtful mean comments upset you. Love your style :) Belinda

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  13. hi laura, thanks for a lovely post about your mom and i hope you have a good day remembering her. Am looking forward to looking at your new line, the images on your blog are always beautiful and i love your honesty in the way that you write.x

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  14. what a nice way to remember your mom with the launch of your new line...and a great post.
    i think your lookbook looks great! it shows off the whole feeling of your style-well done :)

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  15. Thank you for sharing such a lovely photo, she would have been very proud :)

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  16. Thanks for sharing so much of you and who you are as a person. I only came across your work a few months ago, and I am so happy I did. You truly have such a beautiful soul...so pure and I know your Mom had so much to do with making you who you are...HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUR MOM! and CONGRATS on launching your new line! xoxo

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  17. That's so sweet. Lovely post. Mom's rock!

    Kacie
    http://www.acollectionofpassions.blogspot.com/

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  18. Such a lovely way to honour your mom by lauching today.
    Really love your new work, looking forward to seeing more. :)

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  19. It's so inspiring to see all your work. Your blog is so beautiful and deep, I love it!

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  20. what a beautiful tribute to what sounds like a beautiful person. all the pieces are so wonderful & unique...truly from your heart. best of luck with the collection!

    -erin

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  21. i hate it when silly anonymous people leave stupid comments... its really disheartening.

    please know that everyone, myself included love your work, and they're probably jealous of how cool you really are!

    i'm sure your mum would have been really proud of you not only for today, but for EVERYTHING you have achieved. :) <3

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  22. Your new collection is wonderful, I love that you have put so much of yourself into it. Don't let other peoples mean comments take that away from you. Feeling sorry for them is the right thing to do, they probably have one or two issues with themselves and not really with you.
    Thanks for sharing!

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  23. Roots and Feathers is beautiful and a beautiful tribute to your mother.

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Thank you so much for your sweet comments!