Day one of an amazing journey >>>

 Today has been an off the hook amazing day!  I have felt so much love pouring out from everyone!!!  I dont know why I was so nervous, this is awesome!  Its not nearly as overwhelming as I thought it would.  (for those of you just tuning in, I am the FEATURED SELLER ON ETSY right now :)  A day I will never forget.

Yesterday I was so excited it was cool enough in the afternoon to wear a little jacket!!!  My favorite time of year.  I seriously need to squeeze in a picnic with my boy this week!  


And yesterday morning when I was getting all nervous about today, the sun shone through my window and cast little rainbows all over the wall.  Those of you who know the story, know its my daddy shining through.  And then this morning, I burnt my toast, which funny enough, means my mom is with me!  The hardest part about this amazing success is not being able to call up my parents and scream for joy into their ears.  Gosh I will forever miss that.  But I know my mom is up there just rolling around with pure joy and love right now.  And my dad is saying 'way to go kiddo'.  I just know it.  


 Yesterday I made the best choice so far in all of my 'preparations' for this big day.  I know I just made an amazing shipping space in my studio recently, and its perfect for doing a few packages at a time, like usual... but I didnt want to be running back and forth from room to room during the shipping process.  So I set up this card table behind our couch, which is right next to my 'work' desk with my computer, so its all in one space.  And I can spread everything out and make it more streamlined.  Shipping today was funner than its ever been.  Which made James say... 'oh great, i bet that means its going to stay there then, huh?'... ha ha!  Funny enough, it made our living room seem huge for some reason!  Pushing the couch forward and adding another desk and it looks bigger, dont get it, but its true!


 Of course, I have my little helper along side me!  She now has her own pillow on my computer desk.  I tried for a long time make this my one space she is not all over, but its just not going to happen.  And even with the pillow there, 9 times out of 10, she still chooses to lay her butt up against me. 


 Today was the first day I wore my new glasses out of the house.  Ill be honest, I was a wee bit nervous b/c they are so big, Im just not 100% used to them yet.  But I got lovely compliments on them!  


If you havent read my featured seller interview yet, you can read it here.  I had a comment or two about how nice and clean my studio looked in the photo, well, this is how it normally looks!  I made it look nice for the feature.  Which I actually do clean up like that every few days.  I can only stand the crazy mess for so long, then I have to start fresh, and it always helps with renewed creativity!


I have to give a big shoutout to my friend Jen for coming over one night to help me cut cards and such.  It made the biggest difference ever.  Luckily we got done right before we got the call to go up to the hospital to see our new nephew.  And yep, Bella helped us cut cards too :)


 Can you tell Im just a little bit excited???  Eeeeekkk!!!!  


And possibly the best part of the whole day, was holding this sweet little girl.  Oh my lord I have not seen a cuter pup!  And she smelled so good and was so soft!  Look at that little spotted belly!!!  Puppy LOVE!!!


Thank you again to everyone who has left me sweet comments either here on the blog, on twitter, on facebook or on etsy!  You guys are what make this real!

PEACE,
Laura

Featured Seller on Etsy >>>

This day has been a long time coming...  For a month and half now I have been keeping a HUGE secret from you guys and Im so excited to finally announce it!  Today, I am the featured seller on etsy!!!  When I got the email I plain just about freaked!  The timing of it was amazing.  As most of you know, I recently lost my father, and I was starting to really feel lost and go crazy.  But as soon as I got this email, it gave me something to work towards and put my energy into everyday.  It has been the biggest blessing I could ask for.  As the past few days have been creeping up, Ive felt myself growing more and more nervous.  Excited and nervous.  I really have no idea what to expect.  All I know is that Ive worked my little butt off this past month for it.  

This morning I put on my game face.  Along with my sweatpants, Im wearing my favorite teddy bear shirt (as my armor) and my big black glasses (as those silly black stripes that football players wear).  Im dressed and ready to go!  Grrrrrrr!!!! 


Id like to give a HUGE thank you to etsy for believing in what i do enough to feature me on their front page.  Its such an honor.  I feel like my hard work and vision are from the heart, and are really paying off.  Im just so so so honored.

For the next week I have some really amazing guest posts lined up for you guys!  Some of my alltime favorite girls will be spreading their love with 'feather' inspired diys, photoshoots and lots more!  You will not be disappointed with my short absence. 

PEACE,
Laura

Group Sponsor Giveaway - October Edition >>>

Time for our group sponsor giveaway! One lucky winner will win all three of these items below! Im personally in love with those earrings, the colors are just perfect together. Im also a big fan of Maryam's photography work, I think she has an excellent eye and impeccable skill. And I fell in love with scentsy when I walked into my best friend's house and it smell like an amazing latte, I thought she had just brewed coffee and then she told me it was her scentsy candle. I love them b/c you can leave them on during the day and not worry about the kitty knocking over a candle and burning the house down! And there are like a million smells to choose from! My personal favorite is the Mochadoodle and the Coconut Lemongrass.


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To enter:

simply visit each shop and let me know your favorite item from each!

*did you enter to win the bohemian feather necklace in my last post yet*

PEACE,
Laura

My Little Loves - Interview + Giveaway >>>




To enter >>>

please leave ONE comment letting me know each thing you did (you get one point for each towards the giveaway)

follow bekah's blog
like My Little Loves on facebook
follow her on twitter
tell me what most inspired you by this lovely lady!

*and while your at it, check out her sister's lovely shop*

PEACE,
Laura