10.21.2011

Day one of an amazing journey >>>

 Today has been an off the hook amazing day!  I have felt so much love pouring out from everyone!!!  I dont know why I was so nervous, this is awesome!  Its not nearly as overwhelming as I thought it would.  (for those of you just tuning in, I am the FEATURED SELLER ON ETSY right now :)  A day I will never forget.

Yesterday I was so excited it was cool enough in the afternoon to wear a little jacket!!!  My favorite time of year.  I seriously need to squeeze in a picnic with my boy this week!  


And yesterday morning when I was getting all nervous about today, the sun shone through my window and cast little rainbows all over the wall.  Those of you who know the story, know its my daddy shining through.  And then this morning, I burnt my toast, which funny enough, means my mom is with me!  The hardest part about this amazing success is not being able to call up my parents and scream for joy into their ears.  Gosh I will forever miss that.  But I know my mom is up there just rolling around with pure joy and love right now.  And my dad is saying 'way to go kiddo'.  I just know it.  


 Yesterday I made the best choice so far in all of my 'preparations' for this big day.  I know I just made an amazing shipping space in my studio recently, and its perfect for doing a few packages at a time, like usual... but I didnt want to be running back and forth from room to room during the shipping process.  So I set up this card table behind our couch, which is right next to my 'work' desk with my computer, so its all in one space.  And I can spread everything out and make it more streamlined.  Shipping today was funner than its ever been.  Which made James say... 'oh great, i bet that means its going to stay there then, huh?'... ha ha!  Funny enough, it made our living room seem huge for some reason!  Pushing the couch forward and adding another desk and it looks bigger, dont get it, but its true!


 Of course, I have my little helper along side me!  She now has her own pillow on my computer desk.  I tried for a long time make this my one space she is not all over, but its just not going to happen.  And even with the pillow there, 9 times out of 10, she still chooses to lay her butt up against me. 


 Today was the first day I wore my new glasses out of the house.  Ill be honest, I was a wee bit nervous b/c they are so big, Im just not 100% used to them yet.  But I got lovely compliments on them!  


If you havent read my featured seller interview yet, you can read it here.  I had a comment or two about how nice and clean my studio looked in the photo, well, this is how it normally looks!  I made it look nice for the feature.  Which I actually do clean up like that every few days.  I can only stand the crazy mess for so long, then I have to start fresh, and it always helps with renewed creativity!


I have to give a big shoutout to my friend Jen for coming over one night to help me cut cards and such.  It made the biggest difference ever.  Luckily we got done right before we got the call to go up to the hospital to see our new nephew.  And yep, Bella helped us cut cards too :)


 Can you tell Im just a little bit excited???  Eeeeekkk!!!!  


And possibly the best part of the whole day, was holding this sweet little girl.  Oh my lord I have not seen a cuter pup!  And she smelled so good and was so soft!  Look at that little spotted belly!!!  Puppy LOVE!!!


Thank you again to everyone who has left me sweet comments either here on the blog, on twitter, on facebook or on etsy!  You guys are what make this real!

PEACE,
Laura

26 comments:

  1. I'm just beaming! I love that photo of you with all your packages. You deserve this...and may I confess? I knew it was coming....this line, you....too good to be hidden away. You've tapped a deep vein, a soul vein, that resonates with many.

    Congrats!!!

    XO!!!

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  2. you deserve this lady! Beauty just pours out of you!

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  3. I'm SO happy for you. I was surprised you hadn't already been a featured seller with Violet Bella. But I am SOOO happy you are now with roots and feathers!!! You are such a genuine spirit, I'm so so happy to see when someone I really trust and admire get the attention from major sties that they deserve!

    You are a champiooooon!
    xo Moorea

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  4. Congrats! What a fantastic day!

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  5. This is truly awesome! Congrats and all the best to you!!!

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  6. You deserve this so much! I've been watching your blog grow for years and you put such passion into your work.

    -Arielle
    humblepievintage.com

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  7. Love the glasses;) you're too cute!

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  8. so much happiness in one post! Very uplifting, so glad to see such good things happening for you :)

    Xo
    http://kittysnooks.blogspot.com/

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  9. congratulations! you definitely deserve it & the picture of you & all your packages is too cute for words.

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  10. Wonderful! I really enjoyed reading this and your featured seller interview. What a sweet spirit you are :)

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  11. I love the new glasses btw...they look amazing on you! So many wishes for your continued success!

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  12. You are so inspiring, Laura, you deserve all the success in the world!

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  13. Congratulations! You inspire me. I am still at the stage of being excited when I take one package to the mail, and super excited when I have two or three in one day. Wow, I dream of needing one of those plastic mail buckets to carry all the purchases from my shop.

    Your items or so unique. Each one has a story or special feeling to it. I am so glad I got to know you a little through the featured article and this blog.

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  14. Congrats on your Etsy feature! I'm so excited to follow your blog and be inspired by all your excitement and creativity. Thank you for sharing yourself!

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  15. well i personally love the new glasses. get it giiirl. your hard work paid off!

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  16. You are amazing!! Thank you so much for being so inspiring :D Gigantic well done for being the featured seller, so exciting!!!!!
    Also - the glasses look awesome, so no fear!

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  17. What a huge accomplishment! So excited for you. :)

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  18. Loved the feature, you're awesome.

    Krystle
    http://dearwinsome.blogspot.com/

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  19. I guess i just never noticed before what a sweet girl you are. You're going to go far with that attitude. It's real easy to like you Laura. Take if from someone who isn't always so easy to like.

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  20. Firstly, what a beautiful post. Secondly, congratulations on being Etsy's Featured Seller, that is huge!

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  21. Congrats Laura!!! I'm so happy for you!

    Cute glasses and adorable spotted tummy on that little dog!!! :)

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  22. Congratulations! I'm so excited/happy for you. I just read your featured seller interview- you are so beautiful inside and out! I love and miss the Texas Hill Country. I grew up in a suburb of Houston (I live in Los Angeles now) but my family would take a vacation in the Hill Country every summer at a place called the Blue Hole in Wimberly. Love it there. Oh and I love the thing you said about the feathers and your grandfather. I was 14 when my grandpa died and my mom decided he was leaving us oak leaves because he always loved them. One day in high school I found an Oak Leaf in my locker on the day of a big track meet (my grandpa loved coming to watch my track meets) and from that moment I knew it was true. I love knowing that other families have similar things! xoxo Julie

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  23. Hi, I'm completely new round these parts (I just clicked on your button on A Beautiful Mess) - sounds like I've come at just the right time! I just wanted to say that I love your new glasses. I just picked up a new pair today, and they too feel huge, but I am convincing myself that they look awesome. Big goggles all round! Now I'm going to have a snoop round your shop :)

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  24. Congrats... I'm so excited that I won one of your beautiful rings on Miss Teacup's blog! Oh, and the glasses look great!!

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  25. Congrats on being the featured seller on Etsy! Your work is beautiful. I'm so glad I found your blog.

    I think we have the same Derek Cardigan glasses too!! I absolutely love mine (mainly because of the geeky math symbols) and you look SO CUTE in yours!

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  26. that interview is precious. thrilled for your joy!

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Thank you so much for your sweet comments!