Threads - Jewel Tones >>>

May 31, 2012 Laura Mazurek

Yesterday I took advantage of the fact that we were going grocery shopping in Kerrville and brought my camera so we could do my outfit pics down by the river. It was really bright and sunny, but it was fun to mix it up a bit. Mr James was my photographer this time. I just got these black moccasins in from Blowfish about 3 days ago, and Im in love big time. I know I say 'these are my favorite pair' with each pair Ive ever received... but seriously, I think these are my favorite pair! I kind of cant believe I waited so long to get them. If I were you I would race to their shop to get you a pair b/c they are selling fast!!! And I have been having so much fun styling my vest from O Bella Organics in different ways. Its kind of a limitless, versatile wardrobe piece. Love. And I had been waiting to use this bag from Bird Trouble until I had my lookbook for The Bohemian Collective all done, and Im soooo thrilled to be able to use it everyday now! Her workmanship is beyond perfect. Not only is it the cutest bag around, its totally functional. She put lots of pockets inside, and hooks and things to hang your keys from. All around amazing bag.

<<< outfit details >>>

shirt // handmade (bought at renegade, designer umsteigen)

hemp vest // o bella organics

teal skinnies // F21

headband // red velvet

fringe bag // bird trouble

shoes // blowfish

necklace // roots and feathers

PEACE,

Laura

Threads - Patches & Cardinals >>>

May 25, 2012 Laura Mazurek

A few days ago when I was feeling particularly down and missing my mama, I got the urge to embroider. I picked up this sweet cardinal embroidery piece at a thrift store the other day. It was on an unfinished piece of linen, and the moment I saw the two sweet birdies I just knew I had to have them and do something with them. Cardinals instantly remind me of my mom, every time I see one. Since its summertime and Ive been living in my cutoffs, I figured the perfect project would be to upcycle some old cutoffs. As I was putting on the random patches and stitches, I remembered Kinsey's lace pocket diy from a few weeks ago, and wanted to do something similar to the pockets of these shorts. I picked a pretty 70's inspired floral fabric and did random colored contrast stitching around them. I used to make things like this all the time, and I realized its been forever since I sat down and created a little something just for my own wardrobe. I spent hours sitting on my back porch, with the windows open so I could listen to Ray LaMontagne blare from indoors. There was a bittersweetness in the air while I thought of my parents and quietly sewed away at my patches. It was definitely soothing and healing for my soul.

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headband // thief and bandit

lace dolman top // lulu's.com

shorts // upcycled

shoes // blowfish

necklace // roots and feathers

Blowfish Shoes is having a huge sale this week! 25% off everything plus free shipping! They tend to sell out fast when they have sales like this, so if you have been wanting to order something from them, you might want to this weekend! And speaking of sales, James and I are thinking of having a sale on all 3 of our shops starting tomorrow, so check back for the announcement and coupon codes!

Sincerely Kinsey is having a giveaway on her blog with several items, including a Roots and Feathers necklace!

PEACE,

Laura

Threads - Blackbird Tees >>>

May 18, 2012 Laura Mazurek

This morning I wrote a thank you post over on The Bohemian Collective to all of you who visited the new site! I am just so so pleased with it all. Each little nook and cranny of it is beyond what I thought it would be. I dont think Ill ever get over being thankful to everyone who participated! And thank you so much to those of you who have donated to TWLOHA through our page! Means so so so much to me!

Do you ever feel after creating something huge, after all the initial excitement slows down, you just feel sluggish? That is how I felt yesterday. I was having terrible internet issues and couldn't complete the simplest tasks. I finally dropped everything and laid in the bathtub for about 1 1/2 hours (or more). That is the one place I can go to force myself to not do anything. Im feeling better today, and Im not having internet troubles, yay!

James got me this uber cool sweatshirt for mothers day from Blackbird tees on etsy. He told me I could buy myself something from Forever 21 (since he knows I can go crazy there)... but I quickly asked him if I could buy something handmade from etsy instead. Ive been eyeing this sweater for a long time, and I think I could quite possibly live in it. Most of the jewelry you see me sporting is brand new stuff I made for Roots and Feathers just this morning! Ill be listing it all in the shop very soon...