The yummiest breakfast shake...

For the past two mornings I have been enjoying the best shake I have made so far, so I thought Id share it with you.  Not only does it taste super yummy & is good for you, but its the prettiest shade of green ever.  I love shakes b/c you can pretty much use whatever you have on hand at the moment.  And sometimes this experimenting leads to wonderful things like this!

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*I dont measure, so these are just guesses*

1 cup organic orange juice

1/4 cup organic pinnapple coconut juice

1 frozen banana

1/2 cup frozen mangos

handful of dandelion greens

handful of spinach greens

1 tsp ground flax seed

*optional* dash of milk for creaminess

The small glass is my liquid vitamins mixed with orange juice.  The two of these compliment each other quite well.  This little glass has become my staple along with whatever breakfast I have.  This morning, I also had a piece of peanut butter toast, yummy!!!

PEACE,

Laura

Lookbook Sneak Peek...

I spent most of the day today working on a new lookbook for Roots and Feathers.  Of course I decided to do it on a day it was sprinkling outside... But when I get my mind on something, sometimes its hard to stop myself.  So in between the raindrops, I snuck outside for minutes at a time to capture some outdoors ones too.  This one is going to have a mix of indoors/outdoors, with varying feels.  I wanted to mix it up a bit from the one before with just one background.  It can be quite difficult trying to be the model & photographer, and takes about 10 times longer than it would if I had some help... but alas, I did it.  I still may do a second session tomorrow.  

I think the best part of this photoshoot was getting to wear my new dress from Red Velvet!!!  Im soooo in love with it, and soooooo glad I splurged.  Ive never owned a dress that fit like this one, and as comfy.  Its stunning!  It feels as if it was made just for me.  And it has given me a new place in my heart for the color blue.  Thank you Elsie and Mallory for being so amazing together! 

PEACE,

Laura

Roots and Feathers update...

I added 4 new things in Roots & Feathers today.  As well as a few more throughout the week that I didnt post here.  I also have a ton of new goodies in the works for that shop.  This is going to be a good month for my R+F shop.  Im also working on a new lookbook!  And if you havent signed up yet for my newsletter you might want to... we decided today that James is going to be a part of it too, and we are going to be sharing a few things we love along with our shop announcements and coupons!  It will still be a good few weeks before the first one comes, so a little patience much be endured :)

PEACE,
Laura

A day with my nanna...

A few days ago my Nanna & her beau & his daughter came over for a visit. I always love when they come up, its like a special treat. We sat around and talked and then went to James parents restaurant to eat lunch. I played the jukebox for Jame's daddy and we all had a beer (except James, he doesnt drink). James and I both ate grilled cheese with french fries and homeade gravy!!! Yum!! I told Jame's mom she could burn it a little b/c my mom always burnt them. She did one side burned and one side not, and later told me it was from both of my mommas!! I thought that was the sweetest thing ever. And I wore my super cute shirt gifted to me from Leah of Sookie Says, along with my necklace from Katelyn of Scrufmeisterk. I think they look precious together. And I paired two of my glass flower rings from my Violet Bella shop together and I love how they look that way. 

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crochet tee: Sookie Says

Felt Feather necklace: Scrufmeisterk

teal jeans: Forever 21

beaded sandals: gifted from my bestie!

flower rings: Violet Bella

I think my nanna is soooo beautiful.  She is one of my very best friends, and biggest joys in this world.  She has taken over the momma role since my mom has been gone.  She is a very good listener, says the funniest things, is so gentle and loving, an excellent gardener, pretty much the best grandmother I ever could have been blessed with.  And her ears turn red when she is mad or embarrassed so she cant hide it! 

Just to clarify on my sneak peek post of my new jewelry studio space.  There are better pictures coming later, it was suppose to be just tid bits... I didnt want to post pics that you could really see everything in until I get the real photos done.  And Im pretty much done with the room as of this morning.  It looks amazing.  When I get time I will photograph everything and post on the blog.

PEACE,

Laura