Reconnecting >>>

October 10, 2011 Laura Mazurek

Funny how being gone from my blog for only two days now seems like forever. This week has brought some pretty amazing things into my life. The day before yesterday we had an old friend visit us. She was James girlfriend all through high school, and neither of us have really talked with her since school, almost 12 years now! Its something I think we were all a bit apprehensive about, but at the same time really wanted to reconnect. She was always someone I felt like I was connected to on a soul level, but being adolescent and hormonal, things got in the way of us ever really becoming good friends. She came over for a little visit and ended up staying until 9:30 that night! It was awesome. We just talked and talked and talked... and re-realized how much we really are alike. It was pretty amazing. I can only hope its the beginning of a new beautiful friendship. She is now in Austin which is only 2 hours away, so Im thinking it will be! It was very cute to watch her and James interact as well. He had this goofy grin he couldn't wipe off his face. I love that we are all adults now and can look back on the past and laugh, and not be weird or jealous. It feels super grown up. It also makes for a deeper connection having those roots. Im just absolutely giddy about it all. And in a weird way, it has made me feel so much closer to James too. Something we did together with nerves and courage, and came through with a new sense of understanding of life and relationships. For the past two days all I have wanted to do is snuggle up under his arms and be crazy close.

<<< these are just random photos from the week >>>

I got new glasses and they are wayyyyyy bigger than I thought they would be. Still trying to decide if I love them or hate them.

Miss Violet hung out in the mud yesterday. She insists on being outside even if its wet out. When we brought her in last night she was COVERED in mud. It was crazy! I had to just pick her up and carry her straight to the bathtub. And she got a little teeth brushin' while she was in there. Im loving this rain, but it sure does a number on my dog!

Ive been posting new things in Roots and Feathers as I can, and will be more throughout the day. I finally listed a few of the things from the sneak peek photos from earlier. Go check out the shop!

PEACE,

Laura

Daily Outfit >>> Moorea Seal + Ruche

October 8, 2011 Laura Mazurek

Yesterday I wore my favorite necklace for fall, my triple chevron necklace by Moorea Seal. I got this necklace a while back as my one 'special' fall piece of jewelry. I think Moorea is a really special artist, uber talented, so friendly and humble, just an all around cool cat and Im glad our paths have crossed in this huge infinite online world. And this necklace couldn't compliment my most favorite pants of the season any more, my mustard cords from Threadsence (or Ruche). Both tops Im wearing are from Forever 21. I love fall fashion, it just suits my style. So so happy its here!

Im slowly working on getting the rest of the new stuff for Roots and Feathers listed. We have company coming today, so Ive been a bit side tracked with cleaning and other errands the past two days. This morning I woke up to a very rainy day, which Im so grateful for. We could use a straight week of rain here.

PEACE,

Laura

Feathers and pumpkins >>>

October 7, 2011 Laura Mazurek

Reasons why I love living in a small town... Yesterday James and I had haircut appointments. As we drive into town, we pass a bar with three horses tied to fence posts while there owners are in the bar (at noon). Then our hairstylist gives me a huge bag of feathers that she picked off her own land because she has turkeys and peacocks running around on it. LOVE it! Some of the feathers she gave me blow my mind. Look at that huge one below, it is insanely big! And I adore the large white spotted ones, Ive never seen them like that. I was so honored to put these feathers in my old bottles on my mantle.

These little pumpkins are the ones we got the other day for Violet, Bella and Nico. They are just so stinkin cute. I havent decided what Im going to do with them just yet. I wish so badly we could do a photoshoot with all three of them together with the pumpkins! How cute would that be??? I cant wait to go to the pumpkin patch and pick out some pumpkins for us.

Bella thinks that every little spot in the house is hers. And quite honestly, it is. She rules the roost around here. I love the bottom photo, it almost looks like she has a little indian headress on...

To those of you who signed up for my newsletter, I sent them out this morning. I had 10 unconfirmed emails, so if you did not receive it, please go sign up again and make sure it goes through... otherwise, I cant send it out to you. Thanks :)

PEACE,

Laura

Sneak Peeks of projects >>>

October 6, 2011 Laura Mazurek

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!!!