Pray for Violet Mae...

Today has been a total bummer of a day.  Yesterday we took the babies, Violet and Bella, in for their annual shots, and to get groomed.  Then I got the call from the vet that everyone dreads... Violet Mae has heart worms.  They did xrays this morning and found that its a bit advanced, so she has to do the two part treatment, which means she will be on heavy duty meds that will require her to be house bound for up to 8 weeks.  She cannot get excited or run b/c it could stop her heart.  It makes me so sad b/c she loves being outside so much.  It is going to be so hard to keep her locked up inside.  I even have to keep her on a leash to go to the bathroom.  Its going to be a big adjustment for all of us, mostly Violet.  I just hope she doesnt get depressed.  She had to spend last night at the vet, and again tonite.  Today we took up her hippo to sleep with, but we didnt go see her, so that she wouldnt get excited and then just see us leave her again.  I get to go pick her up in the morning.  It breaks my heart.  But the vet seemed hopeful that by going through this treatment she will be okay in the end.  I pray so.  The house has seemed so empty without her here.  We went grocery shopping today, and even leaving the house, I just couldnt shake this depressing mood.  Im thinking about calling an early night and resting up. 

Please send good loving vibes into the universe for my baby girl.  She is absolutely the sweetest pup Ive ever met in my life.  Tomorrow we will do alot of cuddling when she gets home, I cant wait to kiss her forehead.

PEACE,

Laura

Roots and Feathers shop...

I talked to my Nanna on the phone this morning and she let me know that I had not posted a link to my new etsy shop, so she has not been able to see the actual jewelry for sale!  um, duh laura....  Made me realize that only my facebook friends have actually seen the new shop, sorry guys!  I still only have about half of the items posted.  Ive been so happy with everyone's response to the new line.  It really makes my heart warm.  So nanna, please click here to see my new shop!

These are just a few items in the shop, and some are already gone.  Most of the items in this shop are one of a kind, with the exception of some earrings and rings.  I can do custom orders though on certain items. 

And if you have not already, please stop by and visit my lovely sponsors this month, they have some super adorable stuff!  Throughout the rest of the month I will be posting some features by them!  

PEACE,

Laura

Happy Birthday Mom...

Today is the day, in 1955, my mother was brought into this earth.  Im pretty sure that is the day that many lives changed.  Or should I say, many lives were going to be changed over the next 50 something years because she was born.  Today I celebrated her birthday by launching my new line.  It was a wonderful way for me to spend my morning, with this photo sitting next me.  I feel truly blessed by all of the lovely response I got from my new work I have poured myself into.  It has been a little journey I am truly proud of.  And I know my mom would just be over joyed with it all.  Too bad she's not around to do a lookbook with me, now that would be one hilarious lookbook!  She probably would have flashed her boobs or mooned the camera, I just know it.  Anyone who knew my mom knows Im right!  I love this photo of her.  I remember being sad that day myself, although I dont remember why now.  She had just got her hair cut short b/c she knew she was going to lose it in chemo therapy.  I never wanted her to cut her hair b/c it was so long and pretty, and then once she did, I loved it!  I know she was feeling very inward and thoughtful that day.  Once it got dark and we built a fire by the riverside, she did some funny fire yoga stretching stuff.  She was always busting out silly stuff like that...  Today we took some new peacock feathers up to her grave.  It had been needing some for a while.  I want to go back up there when the sunlight is pretty and take some nice photos of her site.  My dad put so much love into and it is just beautiful.  I found a squished pine cone on the way back to the car and took back to put on her grave.  I think she would have liked it.

The only rotten thing that happened today was someone anonymously leaving me a mean comment on my lookbook.  I really wish people wouldnt be so hurtful on the internet.  If you dont like my work or blog, or how I do anything, please dont read my blog or follow my work.  There is no need at all to leave mean comments on mine, or anyone elses blog.  Ive seen it often and it is really just so sad.  Makes me feel sorry for them.  

My internet has been super shady all day, so as it allows me to, Ill be uploading the rest of the new work.  I only got about half way done.  Thank you so much for everyone's love and support.  It means so much to me, truly.  I will be happily shipping some of my babies off tomorrow to some lovely new homes!!!  

PEACE,

Laura

Roots and Feathers Lookbook

I have decided to go ahead and post the lookbook for the new line as a preview of what you will see tomorrow!  I plan on beginning the uploading in the morning with my coffee.  I cant wait!  I had lots of fun making this lookbook, even if it is only a few pages long.  I was surprised I was able to style the whole thing out of my own closet too!  I look forward to creating more of these in the future.  Let me know what you think!  And I look forward to launching the new line in the am :)  p.s.  you can view this full screen by clicking the button in the middle...  and please feel free to share this on your blogs, facebooks and twitters!  You can even grab the embed code on this baby for your blogs!

PEACE,

Laura