Sneak Peeks of projects >>>

Yesterday I spent most of the day working on a super fun photoshoot for Softspoken.  Im extremely excited about partnering up with Rachael to work on a lookbook for her, and to have new images for her shop.  I love her work.  I think she is a fine craftsmen at what she does and has great styling to go along with it.  So when she contacted me about doing a shoot for her, I knew we would be a perfect match.  Here are just a few little sneak images of what I did.  There were 8 different styles in all, here are just 3 of them.  Im just as excited that it is actually coming on the time of year to start thinking about these kinds of accessories for fall!  

Another little sneak peek into some projects I have been working on.  Im so excited to bring these babies to the shop soon.  Hopefully by tomorrow Ill be able to list some.  (maybe even today)...  Ahhh, these babies are pieces of my soul!!! 

Todays agenda:

hair cuts

deep clean house

work on listings

make a green drink

edit photos

enjoy my boy being home

Giveaway winners >>>

Im finally excited to announce the three winners of Septembers awesome giveaways!

The winner of the Roots and Feathers ring giveaway is...

The winner of the Ruche Giveaway is...

The winner of the Group Giveaway is...

A big thank you to everyone who entered!  I wish I could send something out to each and every one of you.  Those of you who won, please email me at violet_bella (at) hotmail (dot) com with your name and mailing address.

PEACE,

Laura

Skyline Fever sneak peek >>>

A little sneaky peeky at the new Skyline Fever shirts about to hit the shop.  Ive been excited about these tops since we got them almost 2 months ago!  We finally got a small batch done.  Its taking longer than usual to get certain things done these days, but that is okay.  I love the short wide loose crop of these tees b/c you can wear them over anything!  I cant wait to layer them over thermals this winter.  And of course, the tee pee is one of my personal favorite designs...

Today was awesome.  I started off in a funk, and then told myself this morning to get out of said funk.  And it worked!  I went into my studio, made a HUGE mess on the floor (and half of the house)... and made some of my favorite pieces of ALL TIME.  I made things I have dreamt about for a while now, and it just finally poured out.  I love love love when that happens.  Its not a feeling you get everyday as an artist.  For me, when I get this feeling, my heart starts racing, my mind is racing, I want to listen to loud music (I chose The White Stripes first self titled album on full volume), and if I talk to someone, its most likely going to be ninety miles an hour.  It is an awesome feeling, that usually only lasts a few hours b/c that is just about all a body can handle.  It was wonderful.  Unfortunately I had to stop to go to the post office, and by the time I returned, it was gone.  But, I have some amazing soul work to be shown for it, and I cant wait to share!  

Oh, and since the last treasuries I shared, I have made two more.  From Dusk Till Dawn and Ombre.

p.s.  giveaway winners should be announced tomorrow :)  xo.

PEACE,

Laura

Wishing I could sleep the day away >>>

The other morning I woke up and discovered Bella sprawled out on the couch.  She normally sleeps on a pillow next to my bed.  I think she realized how cozy it looked with all the blankets left a mess on it.  She stayed there all day long.  It was quite cute.  I think she was just soooo comfy she didnt want to move.  I understand why too... I actually slept there last night.  I woke up in the middle of the night with awful girls pains and didnt want to get back in bed.  I sat on the couch for a bit, and then it was time for James to get up for work (4 am)... so I just fell asleep there while he got ready for work.  He brought me pillows, my binky (yes i sleep with a binky) and my teddy bear (yes i sleep with a teddy bear, 3 to be exact).  And Bella slept by my side the whole night.  I actually slept so good and deep on the couch!  I just might sneak out there from time to time, ha ha!

Saturday we went to James brothers baby shower.  It was a nice time full of their family and friends.  We saw people we hadnt seen in years!  I havent uploaded my photos from it yet, just my camera pics of what I wore.  And the cute little outfits below that we gave them.  Along with a few other little things.  I love baby clothes shopping.  I have a feeling Im going to have to be held in restraints when we have a kid...  As much as I love clothes, itty bitty tiny ones are just even cuter!  And Im just as picky with baby clothes as I am my own.  I hate the typical clothes with Winnie the Pooh or cheesy sayings on them.  I just dont think I could even put them on my kid... (just my personal whacky thing - no offense to those of you who do).  I cant wait to make baby Skyline Fever clothes!!!  How cute is that going to be???

<<< outfit details >>>

shirt: Skyline Fever

pants: Threadsence  (yes ive worn these almost everyday since i got them)

shoes: thrifted red cons

leather braided bracelets: Flourish Leather

necklace: Roots and Feathers

bangle: etsy

ring: Roots and Feathers

I snagged some pics of James screenprinting the other day.  He is so darn cute.  He made two new batches of shirts that will be in the shop soon. 

Im not feeling that great at all today.  It will most likely take me the next 4 hours to get out my few packages... Im moving slowly.... 

PEACE,

Laura