Graceful

I am so excited to share that James and I are now in two stores together! A new local shop called Graceful just had their Grand Opening last night, and I am honestly hands down in LOVE. I am so honored that both me and my husband get to carry our goods in this store. It reminds me so much of my mother, its almost a painful beauty.

I snapped a photo of James standing in front of his shirts on the rack, they looked so cute!!!! It was such a cool thing to walk into the room and see his owl shirt first thing! I cant even imagine how excited he felt. I remember that feeling the first time I saw my work all displayed in a real store!

His birdie shirt was lovingly displayed on the mannequin in the front room, and I must say it looks so stunning with a little vest! I am so impressed with all of the display and decorating in the store, it makes my heart peaceful and joyful.


My jewelry is all displayed on a gorgeous little desk when you first walk in, and it has a huge mirror hanging above, sooooo very lovely. Here are a few shots of the way they displayed it all...
The rest of the store is just candy for your eyes, if you are a lover of old and rustic things, which I am. They served mimosas which we super yummy. Just take a look at the beauty here...

I am truly inspired by this store, unlike I have been before. It feels like it brings me home to my roots, to my mother, to a calming place.

PEACE,
Laura

Homegrown Grand Opening

First of all, I want to thank everyone for your prayers for Noogs, they worked! He was able to come home yesterday after being hooked up to oxygen for 3 hours, and then getting a shot of the medicines he was not taking. He perked up a bit after that and is now back at home. Im not sure if this was just a temporary fix, but Im thankful we did not have to let go of him yesterday, so THANK YOU!!!

Last night was the grand opening of a shop in Uvalde called Homegrown that our friend is opening. Both Shelley and I have put our stuff in it, and it could not be more perfect, everything looks right at home there. The shop is owned by the cutest couple around and I hope the best for them in this adventure! I just wish it wasnt 1 1/2 hours away so I could just pop in all the time!

Here is what I wore. I never wear heels and these just about killed before the night was over.

I took pics just about the whole way there.

We got caught in the middle of a crazy storm, it rained so hard and was so windy. I hate driving when it rains, so scary!!!

The shop is so cute, filled with old furniture. They had some of their friends play music during the event. They always have cool records laying out!

Peeks of Shelley's journals and my jewelry and belts! She had everything displayed so cute.

Are you ready for this cuteness???

This little mickey mouse tshirt onsie was what I got Xavier for his baby shower before he was born, and it finally fits! It is so stinkin cute its unreal. So perfect for him. And they paired it with his flame converse and his red glasses! Such a precious family, so glad they are in our lives.

Today is a lazy family day. We are going to wheel Nico's cage (our lovebird) into the living room, and have Violet and Bella join us for some movie time later.

PEACE,

Laura

ALL ABOUT ART - magazine, interview, giveaway!!!!!!!

All about art...

So many wonderful things have been happening with my business as of late, I could almost explode! Here are bits and pieces for you to see...

{just a random little book piece I did a long time ago to kick off the art vibe}

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I revamped my store spot up at Gunslinger for Valentines. Here is just one angle, I thought it looked pretty.

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Here are bits of my display I put up in Spirit Wind Java coffee shop in Ingram, Texas. The photos are awful, sorry, but you get the idea!

James picked out the order for my wood blocks, he was quite proud of himself, it was very cute!

I also hung a bunch of framed photos on another wall, and there are about four more collages I did not show.

If you live around the area, it will be hanging up through the month of february~ go take a peek!

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Tonite is the last night to enter the sweet giveaway on Before The Baby Wakes!

Go get a free Violet Bella print now!

enter here

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These are from my absolute favorite etsy seller, Dime Store Emporium. I am so thrilled to play with these goodies, it is always a treat when I get to shop her store!

She did a very awesome blog spot about me, go check it out! Such a sweetie!

Featured Artist on Dime Store Emporium

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And for some of the most exciting news...the magazine article came out and it is sooooo beautiful!

I could not be any happier! Just look at this spread! Its huge, this magazine fold out like a newspaper! She picked amazing photographs and told such a wonderful story about my life and business. I owe it all to the sweetest red head named Jeanna who admired my work over at Gunslinger!

You can actually go to this website below and click on the magazine cover {the photo with the boy holding red balloons} and view the article online! Just thumb through the pages until you see this article! You can zoom in and read the whole thing! Sometimes I just love technology!

Explore Magazine

All of this would not be possible without all of my wonderful followers, you guys! Thank you so much for all of your support, encouragement, and love. You are the best! I have come so far in the past year, it is almost unbelievable. I cant wait to see where it goes from here!

BIG LOVE.

Peace,

Laura