Rain, Ikea & Life...

We had our first rainy day here in Texas the other day.  It was almost unreal, even with a cold front!  We had to wear sweaters!!!  It was much needed.  Violet did not even want to come inside, she enjoyed it as well!

We went to Ikea with James parents to get a sewing table.  Gosh I could spend a fortune their if I could.  LOVE THAT PLACE!  His parents had never been and they loved it too!

James got up and put my new shelf/desk together for me the next morning.  He is such a good help!

I put some random stuff on it just for now... my sewing room still needs to be put together.  But this is going to be the biggest help ever!  A real sewing desk with storage!!!

Im currently working on new orders for Ruche, which is keeping me very busy behind the scenes.

And eating Nutella while I do so :)

Im super excited to have my family up to our house for the first time for mother's day this weekend.  Ive never ever had my family up for a holiday before where I live, it really makes me happy to be able to do so.  I only wish James parents didnt have to work so they could be here too.  But luckily, they have been a huge part of helping us, and come over often.

The next few days I will really be trying to get my house all together, so I may be able to do a home tour very soon!  We have been here just over two weeks, and it feels so much like home, like we have been here forever.

PEACE,
Laura

Food Inspiration...

As much as I love yummy healthy food, I have to remind myself sometimes why its so important.  I can get in such a creative rush, that I forget to eat until I must eat now now now!  And then I just want to grab whatever is quick and easy.  When I do take the time to do it up right, I love to photograph it for inspiration when I need it.  These aren't photos I share often, but I thought it might be inspiring to someone else.

I know that in the world of 'healthy' foods, these arent even the best, but they are my go to easy feel good meals.  My plates usually look very random like the bottom one.

What are some of your quick and easy go to healthy meals?  Id love to know.

PEACE,
Laura

My Favorite Pinafore Jumper...

The other day I wore my adorable deer jumper.  It's still one of my favorite jumper's Ive ever made.  Not only is it so cute, it's soooo comfy.  And I love the relaxed feel of these jumpers when paired with a t-shirt and converse.

Yesterday afternoon was perfectly spent with two of our best friends, scouting out one of our river accesses in our new neighborhood.  I must go back down their with my camera.  It is way more amazing than I ever could have imagined.  It started of with a winding little rock step pathway leading down a cliff to the river.  One you get down there, there is a rock picnic table, a firepit and flat platform to hang out on.  And even a rope swing, even though the water is way too low for such fun yet!  We trucked down the river quite a ways and found some amazing cliffs.  I was so excited to see tons of swallows nests built on the cliffs!  I want to do a cool photoshoot there so bad.  The whole thing was beyond perfect.  And since its part of our community, it is not accessable to the public, so its super private!  A great day with friends.  And finally today we are seeing some much much needed rain!!!

PEACE,

Laura

This is how we spend our mornings now...

taking in the sunrise on the porch with our coffee, IN MY ROBE!  something i could never do in town.  such a refreshing change of pace.  before i would wake up in my dark little house, make my coffee and go straight to emails.  not anymore!  and now that Bella can go outside anytime she wants... me, violet & bella all get to hang out together in peace.

Im slowly fixing up the outside.  james parents were so sweet to bring us two hanging baskets of the prettiest flowers.  i took some really lovely photos of them the other day.  and we brought over all of our gardening pots and accessories.  although it wont be until next season that i can garden.  but its comforting to have all of my momma's things on my porch.

and yep, thats me first thing in the morning!  and dont you just love the way the sunlight comes through the trees?

how do you spend your mornings?  do you give yourself time or do you jump right into the day?

Today we have friends visiting morning and night!  Shall be a good sunday.  And then tomorrow we are going to Ikea!!!  Oh my Im excited!

PEACE,

Laura