Feathers and pumpkins >>>

Reasons why I love living in a small town... Yesterday James and I had haircut appointments. As we drive into town, we pass a bar with three horses tied to fence posts while there owners are in the bar (at noon). Then our hairstylist gives me a huge bag of feathers that she picked off her own land because she has turkeys and peacocks running around on it. LOVE it! Some of the feathers she gave me blow my mind. Look at that huge one below, it is insanely big! And I adore the large white spotted ones, Ive never seen them like that. I was so honored to put these feathers in my old bottles on my mantle. 

These little pumpkins are the ones we got the other day for Violet, Bella and Nico.  They are just so stinkin cute.  I havent decided what Im going to do with them just yet.  I wish so badly we could do a photoshoot with all three of them together with the pumpkins!  How cute would that be???  I cant wait to go to the pumpkin patch and pick out some pumpkins for us. 

Bella thinks that every little spot in the house is hers.  And quite honestly, it is.  She rules the roost around here.  I love the bottom photo, it almost looks like she has a little indian headress on...

To those of you who signed up for my newsletter, I sent them out this morning.  I had 10 unconfirmed emails, so if you did not receive it, please go sign up again and make sure it goes through... otherwise, I cant send it out to you.  Thanks :)

PEACE,

Laura

Sneak Peeks of projects >>>

Yesterday I spent most of the day working on a super fun photoshoot for Softspoken.  Im extremely excited about partnering up with Rachael to work on a lookbook for her, and to have new images for her shop.  I love her work.  I think she is a fine craftsmen at what she does and has great styling to go along with it.  So when she contacted me about doing a shoot for her, I knew we would be a perfect match.  Here are just a few little sneak images of what I did.  There were 8 different styles in all, here are just 3 of them.  Im just as excited that it is actually coming on the time of year to start thinking about these kinds of accessories for fall!  

Another little sneak peek into some projects I have been working on.  Im so excited to bring these babies to the shop soon.  Hopefully by tomorrow Ill be able to list some.  (maybe even today)...  Ahhh, these babies are pieces of my soul!!! 

Todays agenda:

hair cuts

deep clean house

work on listings

make a green drink

edit photos

enjoy my boy being home

Giveaway winners >>>

Im finally excited to announce the three winners of Septembers awesome giveaways!

The winner of the Roots and Feathers ring giveaway is...

The winner of the Ruche Giveaway is...

The winner of the Group Giveaway is...

A big thank you to everyone who entered!  I wish I could send something out to each and every one of you.  Those of you who won, please email me at violet_bella (at) hotmail (dot) com with your name and mailing address.

PEACE,

Laura

Skyline Fever sneak peek >>>

A little sneaky peeky at the new Skyline Fever shirts about to hit the shop.  Ive been excited about these tops since we got them almost 2 months ago!  We finally got a small batch done.  Its taking longer than usual to get certain things done these days, but that is okay.  I love the short wide loose crop of these tees b/c you can wear them over anything!  I cant wait to layer them over thermals this winter.  And of course, the tee pee is one of my personal favorite designs...

Today was awesome.  I started off in a funk, and then told myself this morning to get out of said funk.  And it worked!  I went into my studio, made a HUGE mess on the floor (and half of the house)... and made some of my favorite pieces of ALL TIME.  I made things I have dreamt about for a while now, and it just finally poured out.  I love love love when that happens.  Its not a feeling you get everyday as an artist.  For me, when I get this feeling, my heart starts racing, my mind is racing, I want to listen to loud music (I chose The White Stripes first self titled album on full volume), and if I talk to someone, its most likely going to be ninety miles an hour.  It is an awesome feeling, that usually only lasts a few hours b/c that is just about all a body can handle.  It was wonderful.  Unfortunately I had to stop to go to the post office, and by the time I returned, it was gone.  But, I have some amazing soul work to be shown for it, and I cant wait to share!  

Oh, and since the last treasuries I shared, I have made two more.  From Dusk Till Dawn and Ombre.

p.s.  giveaway winners should be announced tomorrow :)  xo.

PEACE,

Laura

Wishing I could sleep the day away >>>

The other morning I woke up and discovered Bella sprawled out on the couch.  She normally sleeps on a pillow next to my bed.  I think she realized how cozy it looked with all the blankets left a mess on it.  She stayed there all day long.  It was quite cute.  I think she was just soooo comfy she didnt want to move.  I understand why too... I actually slept there last night.  I woke up in the middle of the night with awful girls pains and didnt want to get back in bed.  I sat on the couch for a bit, and then it was time for James to get up for work (4 am)... so I just fell asleep there while he got ready for work.  He brought me pillows, my binky (yes i sleep with a binky) and my teddy bear (yes i sleep with a teddy bear, 3 to be exact).  And Bella slept by my side the whole night.  I actually slept so good and deep on the couch!  I just might sneak out there from time to time, ha ha!

Saturday we went to James brothers baby shower.  It was a nice time full of their family and friends.  We saw people we hadnt seen in years!  I havent uploaded my photos from it yet, just my camera pics of what I wore.  And the cute little outfits below that we gave them.  Along with a few other little things.  I love baby clothes shopping.  I have a feeling Im going to have to be held in restraints when we have a kid...  As much as I love clothes, itty bitty tiny ones are just even cuter!  And Im just as picky with baby clothes as I am my own.  I hate the typical clothes with Winnie the Pooh or cheesy sayings on them.  I just dont think I could even put them on my kid... (just my personal whacky thing - no offense to those of you who do).  I cant wait to make baby Skyline Fever clothes!!!  How cute is that going to be???

<<< outfit details >>>

shirt: Skyline Fever

pants: Threadsence  (yes ive worn these almost everyday since i got them)

shoes: thrifted red cons

leather braided bracelets: Flourish Leather

necklace: Roots and Feathers

bangle: etsy

ring: Roots and Feathers

I snagged some pics of James screenprinting the other day.  He is so darn cute.  He made two new batches of shirts that will be in the shop soon. 

Im not feeling that great at all today.  It will most likely take me the next 4 hours to get out my few packages... Im moving slowly.... 

PEACE,

Laura

Etsy furrrr-ont page >>>

Lately I have been super inspired with my treasury curations on etsy.  Ive been making one almost everyday this past week or so.  And Im so so so excited that two of them made it to the front page.  One yesterday and one today, and two of my favorites!!!  One was for the boys and one for the girls!  A big fat thank you to etsy for choosing my curations!  Only makes me even more inspired to keep on making them.  I love the process of it.  Ive always loved making collages, so this is like a mini virtual collage to me.  This is definitely one way that I find inspiration online.  Much like pinning on pinterest onto little boards.  Except each one ends up being like a little work of art on its own.  Love it. I usually make them in the morning while drinking coffee or at night as a way to wind down.  Its like a little slice of creative me time.

 

Today we journeyed to the city to grocery shop.  After a bit my bestie is coming over for some much needed time together.  Its my girl day again, so it will be nice to just relax for a bit.  We found some really cute mini pumpkins at whole foods, so we bought one for Bella, Violet and Nico!  All in the appropriate sizes for each of them.  Today was the first day it really felt pretty cool all day.  Feels sooooo good outside.  Time for picnics and bike rides!!!  Now if we could just get rid of whatever is in the air that has been giving me and my boy headaches for days now! 

PEACE,

Laura

A love affair with Diane Sagnier >>>

I have fallen madly in love with photographer Diane Sagnier, from the moment I first saw her pinned on Pinterest, to scouring through her albums of photos online on flickr and her blog.  Her dreamy, earthy images bring me back to my core love of photography.  I have not felt as inspired from another photographer since my deep love affair with Lara Jade....  I love the grassroots vibe and the free flowing movement of Diane's work.  You can tell where her art comes from, her soul.  Simply gorgeous, I just had to share.  She also makes fun music you can listen to here.

She also recently appeared in her friends, Camille Marotte & Günther Gheeraert's video called Your Garden.  You can view her post about it here.

Your.garden from Camille Marotte on Vimeo.

Enjoy!

PEACE,

Laura

Peices of home in photos >>>

Random bits of home and life.  I miss sharing these posts, it seems like its been a while.  Ive been so busy lately, its been harder to remember to take photos throughout my days.  While I was photographing jewelry the other day, I took a moment to take some black and white photos.  I almost forgot how much I love them!  And I just love this photo of Bella on the rug, her eyes are the same color as the rug!!!  The curtain below was my mom's curtain in one of her houses when she was a young adult.  I love it.  And in the photo of me, Im wearing my PPP bell sleeve top. 

Today we are attending a very important baby shower!  James brother is having a little baby soon and we are so excited!  I will now be an auntie to two little boys!  Its about time James and I make a little girl for our family, its turning into all boys!!!  

Last night was the night we were suppose to go see Rocky Votolato play in austin.  But we both decided against it b/c it was at 10:30, which would put us home at around 4 am... We are too old for that, ha ha!  Im glad we didnt, b/c I ended up having a headache anyway.  James still surprised me with an invite to go out to dinner, so we went to our local wine bar and had yummy sandwiches.  Im already drooling over my leftovers in the fridge!  And its always a double plus when we go there b/c one of our best friends is the cook, so we got to chat with him for a while!  

On a side not, there are all new sponsors up on the blog today!  Go check these girls out - you may just find a new friend or something you cant live without :)

Oh, and I made a new treasury this morning called MODERN ROMANCE.

PEACE,

Laura