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

Date Night Threads >>>

 The other day James wanted to take me out on a date to our local wine bar, so of course I said YES!  I love going on dates when its his idea.  I really wanted to wear my green tights for the first time and I wanted to be sort of dressed up for a date, but totally cozy at the same time.  Besides the tights, the rest of this outfit has been in my closets for years.  Just some good ol' cozy staples to fall back on.  The best part, these amazing moccassins were my moms.  Although Im pretty sure she had them for a halloween costume, i still love them.  I accessorized with my favorite feather in a bottle necklace and a single feather earring from my Roots and Feathers line (both pieces I kept for myself).  For the first time, after seeing these photos, I realized just how long my hair is finally getting!  I love it.  Ive been trying to grow  my hair out unsuccessfully for the past several years.  So its very exciting for me (personally)!

 I want to thank everyone who bought something over this crazy holiday shopping weekend!  It was wonderful.  Im working hard on getting everything out as quickly as I can.  I packaged till my little arm hurt today :)  Which I am so very thankful for!  I have to say, it was almost as crazy as being the featured seller!  I really didnt expect that kind of outcome, so thank you so much!!!  Im pretty sure Im going to be taking the last week or two off from my shops (like actually putting them on vaca) to work on some new things, be inspired, make some gifts, enjoy the holiday season with friends and family, and all of those sort of things.  Im kind of going to have to force myself to do this.  Im not so good at taking off real periods from work.  So well see, I say it now!!!  But I think I owe it to myself.  Sort of like a preparation for a new wind for the new year.  Ill still be here on the blog though.  

Just a reminder, two days left to get a sponsor spot or send me your info if you already placed one!  And be on the lookout for some giveaways coming up tomorrow!!!

 PEACE,

Laura

Black Friday Sale >>>

I am definitely not one to participate in the madness of Black Friday at the mall and stores.  I plan on doing it from the comfort of my home, in my pjs, with a cup of joe in hand.  So for those of you who are with me on this one, Im offering my own little black friday sale in my etsy shops Violet Bella and Roots and Feathers.  Just enter the code above at checkout to receive the discount.  

Im making it a priority again this year to buy as much handmade for gifts as I can.  Not all of my gifts will be handmade, but when I can I will.  Im so excited to be supporting some of my favorite artists this year and spreading the love I have for them with friends and family!  Along with making some of my own gifts.  Who is in with me?  What artists are you most excited to buy from this year?  Id love to know!

HAPPY SHOPPING!

PEACE,

Laura

Customer appreciation >>>

I wanted to share a few of my most recent customer appreciation photos.  I used to get alot of these when I made clothing for Violet Bella... and I just started getting a few for Roots and Feathers, and for Skyline Fever.  These always make my day.  These photos vary from real life friends, internet friends and etsy customers.  I love the first two... same ring, two different girls!  Do you have any photos you have taken of yourself wearing our stuff?  If so, send it our way!

And one of my Roots and Feathers necklaces made its way into Threadsence's new lookbook, which is so beautiful.  You can barely see it, but its the chunky beaded feather one.  View the new lookbook here.

PEACE,

Laura