Ruby Tuesday

I wish I could remember where I got this print, I feel bad, its someone on etsy. I just saved it to use for an inspirational post, like right now :)


-------------------IF ANYONE CAN TELL ME WHERE THESE BOOTS ARE FROM I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE IT!
I found them on someones blog and I lost the link now.
I WANT THEM SOOOO BAD!



BLUE is not a color I usually choose. I love off shades of blue, but I only like regular blue in certain things, like vintage material, or on old china...
But THIS is a color I LOVE!!!----


I made this awesome treasury today!

It all started with my friend Renea's cowl.

Click on here to view the treasury, and leave a comment while your there!

I wish I knew how these things get on the actual front page, anyone know?

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NEW ITEMS IN MY SHOP AND MANY MORE TO COME!

Etsy: Your place to buy & sell all things handmade violetbella.etsy.com

Peace and Love,
and sorrow for anyone who lives with someone that just got Call Of Duty 2,
Laura

1 0f 100 photos

So, like I mentioned before, I am taking on a PHOTO challenge...

Jen if you are reading this, you should do this too!

I am going to take 100 photos of 1 object.
This will be an ongoing process until Im done!

Inspired by Michelle Black's Photographers Forum...

Here is #1

I think I will update these to my Facebook as well, so you can view them there if you are a regular :)


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This cute thing on my head is my first braided headband, made from recycled scraps. It also has some feathers and a button, but didnt make it into this shot.

This was created using this tuturial by Smile and Wave, one of my favorite blogs...thanks!

I have made 3 of them. I should be putting one in the shop soon! Wayyyy too cute for AUTUMN!


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And this is a photo bracelet I just put up in my shop. I have refrained from posting all of my photo jewelry on etsy because I do not get as much response, but I think Im gonna go for it again...I personally just LOVE it. A way to get my photos and jewelry!

Let me know your feedback on such items, please!


Peace and Love,
laura

Interview, Love Letters, Baby, Maternity, New Jewelry, Awesome Cowl

WARNING: THIS IS A MULTI TASKING POST - 6 COMPLETELY DIFFERENT SUBJECTS!

First and foremost, you have to check this out! One of my new blogging friends loved my blog enough to contact me about doing an interview! As soon as I read the questions she laid out for me, I was beyond excitement! Definately not your typical boring interview!

You can find the interview here: Inspired Mess by Jamie, you must go on to read the rest of her blog. I love following her, full of inspiration and JOY!


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Then, yesterday I awoke to this in the kitchen. Just one of the reasons my husband can make my heart melt.

Thank you James.

xoxo.


by the way, James in an awesome writer, when he writes. he doesnt think so though. I am trying to encourage him to make a blog and do movie critiques, his favorite thing. he is soooo good at it. so if this sounds like something you would read, comment here so he can see it!
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This little doll is Abigail, my friends new little one. She was 3 weeks old in these photos. There are so many cute ones I couldnt decide which ones to post. If you would like to see them all, comment and Ill try to make a longer post just for them.


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This is my friend Niki and her husband Josh, you might remember some of the engagement or wedding shots I did of her here and here

they are due in less than two weeks!

{she is my childhood best friend, we did EVERYTHING together}
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Here is a preview of a new necklace, should go in the shop tomorrow!

I photographed a ton of jewelry today, so be on the lookout!


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This amazingly beautiful thing below is my dear friend Renea and her amazing new cowl!

She just started her etsy shop, so go send her lots of LOVE!

Pennythreads

you can also check out the custom painting she did of me, it is truly a work of art!
she is doing custom portraits - and I guarantee it is soooo worth it!

check back to her shop, she is still getting things photographed and will be posting much more, cant wait to see all her beauties!!!

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A BIG SHOUT OUT TO ALL THAT ARE FOLLOWING MY NOW AFTER SEEING INSPIRED MESS'S INTERVIEW, THANK YOU!
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I am going to take the 1 object 100 ways photo challenge.

I am going to use my autumn colored velvet butterfly.

Photos coming soon...

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my girlfriend Elisabeth is on her way to chill at my place for some girl time! yeah!



PEACE AND LOVE,
laura

Gorgeous Treasury

I made my first MAIN treasury!

go to it and comment, please...

click here



I think it turned out beautiful, many of the picks are actually my secret Xmas wishlist!
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Dont forget to visit my new print shop!!!

Etsy Buy Handmade violetbellaphoto

Peace,
Laura

Necklace Feature

A new necklace in the shop, I adore this necklace!



ive done two photo shoots in the past two days, update later on those!

peace,
laura

NEW Prints!!!

PRINTS IN MY NEW SHOP

Etsy: Your place to buy & sell all things handmade violetbellaphoto.etsy.com

PEACE,
LAURA

You Have A Choice, Now Choose

one day last week while bird sitting...

This is Yarrow. We were taking a shower and he decided to play on the ledge instead :)
Yarrow loves the drums, kisses and dancing to Sublime.


I woke up to my beautiful Bella by the window. Everyone should pay more attention from their cats, you could learn a thing or two...She doesnt take life so seriously, she loves family first, and she knows how to just 'be'...


lately i cant get enough of making photos like this. i am embracing the randomness and simplicity, instead of planning and seeking to make great art, just simple.


out for a walk with james in the hillcountry.


i so love this shot of james. it really reminds me of him, the essence of it.


we sat on the porch and played scrabble. it was a bit chilly, so i got a blanket, james had his cuddly jacket. and again, i beat him!!!


he decided to eat his letters, ahhhh!


basking in the glory of my mad spelling skills...


he still loves me :)
and i love this photo


friends,

remember to find the good when something in your life does not go the way you want it to. people fail, we get our hopes let down, things surprise you around every corner. but know that some failures may seem like just a failure, but it may be a blessing in disguise. we are here to help each other, to learn and to grow within ourselves. take a step back and look in the mirror. do you like what you see? honestly? do you? if not, take control. pray about it. do something about it. easier said than done, just know its a choice. we all have a choice, every moment of everyday. you dont know how many moments you have here, so make them matter. make them help someone else. live for something. i am talking to myself as well here, just know that. make it happen, whatever that may be to you. those dreams inside you that you push aside, what is stopping you really? im sure it is just yourself. your doubts, fears. stop blaming everyone and everything else in the world for not doing something. lets do it, lets create, play, sing like no one is listening, be yourself. learn to let go. thats a big one. and fall, fall again, just dont forget to dust yourself off, and get back up. would you tell your child to just give up?

think about it.

peace,
laura

THE BIRD KEEPER

a.k.a. The Crazy Bird Lady

this was my halloween.

check out my facebook for more...





PEACE AND LOVE,
LAURA