Thanksgiving Threads >>>

Ever since I got my big chunky black glasses that many of you have seen, Ive been a bit obsessed with glasses.  I used to hate to wear my glasses, I always felt silly.  But since I have found some more stylish ones that seem more me, I love them!  I just received these beautiful prescription glasses c/o GlassesUSA.com.  I love love love them.  I adore the brown color with the light blue inside.  I chose this style.  The iSee collection is my favorite.  If you are in the market to buy glasses, Id recommend them!  This weekend is the time to shop if you are really needing some, they are having a 50% off sale of their entire collection of glasses!  But if you are not quite ready, after this weekend you can still get some good deals.  You can get 20% off any of the iSee collection, plus free shipping by using the code iSee20FS.  Or you can get 10% off any other order at anytime by using the code Blog10.  You can also follow their facebook and twitter feeds to find out when the stellar deals are!!  The coolest part is that you can use their virtual mirror to try on eyeglasses before you buy them to see if youll like they way you look in them.  But no worries if you dont because they have a 100% satisfaction guarantee and return policy.  They also have a refer a friend program where you get $30 for each new friend that buys a pair!  Ummm.... that alot of different ways to save!  So... if you decide to get some, follow the 'refer a friend' link and you should get $30 off your first pair!!

I wore my new glasses for the first time yesterday for Thanksgiving.  We went to my Nanna's house for our traditional holiday affair.  It was such a nice time.  Everyone seemed to be in a good place.  The food was good as always.  I broke out my bottle of homeade strawberry hooch that James best friend gave me as a house warming party.  Can you tell Ive been hoarding it???  We sat out on the porch as the sun went down and listened to two of my uncles play the guitar and sing.  Delightful.  And the best part, as always was seeing my little nephew run around with a big smile on his face.  

I went super comfy in my maxi skirt and favorite Neil Young tshirt, my thrifted worn in mocs, a stretchy belt, a single chain earring, and I wore my double bird ring that reminds me of my parents. 

I actually successfully curled my hair yesterday!  Everytime I try to curl my hair it ends up either just looking awful or it wont stay curled.  I was so happy with the way it came out!  And it even still looks a bit curled today after sleeping on it!!!  Success!

One of my favorite parts of yesterday's outfit was my Nanoukiko braided ombre bracelet.  I am so much in love with this bracelet its ridiculous!  I cant get enough of this lovely lady.  Her work is so beautiful!

How did you spend your Thanksgiving this year?  What was your favorite part - besides the food?

PEACE,
Laura

My love for this community >>>

First of all, Id like to say thank you so much for all the love and support you all showed me on my last few posts.  Its been one of those weeks, and its so nice to know there are people near and far who are right by my side through it all.  I wish so bad I could be friends with more of you in real life.  Real, honest and loving friends are hard to come by these days it seems.  You guys made me feel hugged and loved yesterday.

I woke up feeling a bit better today.  Its friday, and I had just a few work things I 'had' to do and got them out of the way.  Im going to treat this weekend like a real weekend.  I just got a reading done by Julie this week and Im excited to go through some questions and really do a bit of soul searching. (these are exclusive to violet bella readers this month)  I have a lot of lessons in  letting go to work through.  With losing family, losing friends, and losing the idea that I can do it all with my work.  Among many more 'losses'.  Im so thankful that so many of my amazing sponsors, artists who I support and support me, have become friends, little needed guides on my journey of life and people whom I can share with.  Its truly become a piece of community for me each month and Im so thankful I keep getting such awesome people to share this with.

I have been finding myself lately so excited to accessorize everyday with handmade items from other artisans.  I quite often wear my own jewelry, but lately Ive had some of the prettiest jewelry made by others come into my life.  Yesterday I wore my wooden painted necklace by Nanoukiko along with Moorea Seal's leather bracelets.  I think so highly of both of these girls.  Natacha and Moorea both not only have amazing collections of high quality original work, but they both have insanely good business ethic and heart along with amazing photography to back their work up.  They both possess everything I look for in a good artist.  Im honored to wear their work each time I do.  This necklace is simply cool.  I love the mix of wood, chain, string and paint, along with tassels.  Just a super cool necklace.  And these leather bracelets go with every single thing in my closet.  Love.  I got the Laura and the Kelly Ann.  My two favorites out of the collection, and I love the sentiment that I get to wear my 'namesake' bracelet along with my dear friend Kelly Ann's 'namesake' bracelet, how cool is that?  (just sharing all these links gives me such a sense of community...)  And of course, I wore my new favorite Skyline Fever shirt!  Love love love. 


Along with gorgeous work, Natacha has beautiful eye catching wrapping that makes you not even want to open it up!  So so pretty.  Love this girl.

My boy is off work today and Im going to help him out with making some tshirts.  I love doing this with him.  I think we might just go grab some lunch in town since we have to go to the post office.  And I think Im going to make lasagna for dinner along with some fresh baked garlic spread.  

PEACE,
Laura