James Update + Daily Threads >>>

On thursday James had his doctor appointment with a new neurologist since his old one retired. We were very nervous about this, one b/c we loved his old doctor and just knew he couldnt be replaced, and two you never know what might change. For those of you who read the post about his meds awhile back and are wondering what happened with it all... We are still in limbo but its looking very good. He has been on the generic now for about 5 weeks or so and has been doing fine. There has been a bit more fatigue, stuttering and confusion, but its hard to say if its the meds or his stress. We ended up LOVING his new doctor. She is a gem from what we can tell. Super thorough, very sweet and seemed to have alot of previous experience with patients on this particular drug. We are about to get his blood levels tested to really be able to tell if the medicine is doing what it is suppose to, then we can rest assured from there. If so, not only will we not have to worry about the drug going up to $800 a month, we wont even have to pay the usual $65 a month, it will only be $5! Hallelujah!  We should know all of this within the next 2 weeks. 

And for those of you just dying to know what I wore to the doctor's office, ha ha, here ya go!  I snagged this shirt from James' shop.  Its one of the first ones we made and no one has bought it yet, so, well its mine now!  You snooze you lose!  I was so excited its was cold enough outside to finally wear my knitted scarf I got as a gift a while back from the lovely Tiffany of That Girl Crochet.  She picked the perfect color for me!

<<< outfit details >>>

glasses - GlassesUSA.com // knitted cowl - That Girl Crochet // cardigan - goodwill

striped tunic - Skyline Fever // leggings - walmart // socks - target // boots - Blowfish

PEACE,

Laura

Cross Culture Inspired Threads >>>

Our dear friend Christie who we grew up with and moved to California a few years back came home for a visit with her boyfriend and her adorable weenie pup Zoey Beans. She had a get together at one of our local bars in town. Its an outside bar, with live music and you can bring your own steaks and cook them on a grill if you want. Ive only been there once or twice, and never cooked my food there, but me and Shelley decided we are going to have a girls night there and cook a steak together while we watch the sweet old couples two step on the dance floor.  I love watching couples dance.  My grandfather taught me how to 2-step and waltz when I was younger.  But in the course of my dating life, Ive only had one boyfriend who would dance with me.  Ive always wanted to go out dancing though.  Not clubbing, big difference!  Ive never had a desire to go clubbing... well maybe the thought crossed my mind when I was about 16 or so, but never went, and Im glad I didnt.  I was telling my bestie the other night, I wish I grew up in a town during an era where they had huge barn dances all crazy bluegrass style.  I think it would be soooo much fun!

I wore probably my favorite outfit of this whole year that night.  So many of my favorite elements in this one, from the patterns and colors to the general comfyness of it.  And I am completely obsessed with my new Blowfish boots.  For being wedges and wearing them all day long yesterday, my feet did not hurt at all!  That says alot to me about a shoe.  Love love love love love.  Did I say love?  I got these boots.  I got these amazing tassel earrings custom made by Lost Boys & Lovers a good while back.  One of my favorite pairs of earrings Ive ever owned.

<<< outfit details >>>

tassel earrings - Lost Boys & Lovers

sweater - Threadsence

dress - Ross

belt - Forever 21

leggings - Forever 21

boots - c/o Blowfish Shoes

leather bracelets - Moorea Seal

Announement:  Sadie Rose of Lost Boys & Lovers is in the middle of a move, so she is having a 50% off sale in her entire shop!!!  Now is the time to get your hand on some of her amazing vintage pieces.  The sale is for a limited time.  Click here to go see what she has!

Yesterday a friend pointed me in the direction of SouLodge ran by Pixie Campbell and I fell in love.  I really want to take their Winter Session.  And I talked to my hubby last night and he agreed to do this with me, I cant wait for the winter solstice. 

PEACE,
Laura

Casual Winter Threads + Giveaway Winners >>>

It froze last night.  The saddest part is I might have lost my plant my Nanna gave me b/c I didnt cover it up.  My fingers are crossed that it is going to be resilient.  Nanna, if your reading, my phone died while we were talking, its on the charger now :)  I love you!  

When it gets cold outside, sometimes I just want to be all cozy, yesterday was no exception.  It was a no shower/ no makeup kind of day.  Days like these, Ill almost always throw my hair up in a messy bun.  James was cleaning out his drawers the other night and had some jeans that dont fit him anymore.  I tried them on, and they fit me!  I dont know if thats a good thing or not, ha ha.  But I made myself a cute pair of cutoffs with one pair.  The best part of the outfit is what is hiding behind these cute plaid Blowfish booties, my hello kitty socks!  And I cant wait to style this sweater for real, its so so amazing!

<<< outfit details >>>

glasses - glassesUSA.com

sweater - forever21

v-neck - memory loss

shorts - hubby's jeans :)

acid wash leggings - forever21

plaid booties - Blowfish

can you believe, no jewelry???  that is a rarity!

Im so excited its the time of year to break out my boots more often.  These poor little Blowfish boots have been so neglected.  I just got a new pair in the mail and I cant wait to wear them.  I think Ill wear them tonite.  Our friend from Cali is in town and she's having a big get together, cant wait to see her!

It is now that time of morning where I have to stop making up excuses to get to work.  The hardest part about working from home is staying focused.  Im brainstorming some new routine methods for my work days in this coming new year.  I think it would do me some good to be a bit more strick with myself during the work hours, so then I can play harder, and have more time to play.  If you have any methods that really work for you, Id love to know!

P. S. The long awaited giveaway winners are:

DOLCE MIA GIVEAWAY - Beckie

GROUP SPONSOR GIVEAWAY - Hailey Marie

PEACEFUL PEACOCK GIVEAWAY - Sadie Rose

*please email me at violet_bella (at) hotmail (dot) com with your addresses*

PEACE,

Laura

Coffee Date Threads >>>

Over the weekend we went to one of our favorite coffee shops since we had to run a few errands.  I always love having an excuse to go get coffee at a special place.  While getting dressed I can across this cute plaid headband I had forgotten about!  Its super cute and reversable, the other side has vintage flowers.  Its been so long since I got it, I honestly dont remember where its from.  And since I got my new glasses from GlassesUSA.com, I have not taken them off.  Im pretty much in love.  I wore my favorite Skyline Fever tank, my favorite yellow cords from Threadsence, a necklace from my Roots and Feathers shop and of course my thrifted mocs.  With a little green cardi I picked up at goodwill. 

If anyone is looking to get some new glasses, if you buy them from my refer a friend link youll get $30 off your first pair!

I love it when we are both wearing our glasses!  James just got new glasses recently too, and I adore them on him.  He picked out the perfect ones for himself!!  So so cute this boy is!

Today, I am diligently working on getting orders out.  Its seems as soon as I get caught up, they flood back in!  Which is truly amazing, but keeping me on my toes for sure.  I cant believe today is the last day of the month!  Holy moly!  Its been a busy busy week with work, then tomorrow, the dentist (yuck) and the next day court (yuck)!  Court is for stuff with my daddy's property, dont worry, I didnt get in trouble :)  

A little reminder, anyone who has signed up to be a sponsor in December, please make sure you have sent me all your info by today!  And if you are interested in signing up, today is the last day to get it all in, email me at violet_bella (at) hotmail (dot) com.

I have one more special giveaway coming up later today!!!  Check out the other ones if you havent already, some pretty good stuff just in time for Xmas!

PEACE,

Laura