Reconnecting with old friends >>>

 The other day I got to reconnect with my childhood best friend and take a few photos for her and her adorable family.  Her baby girl Molly is almost 2 years old.  Its sort of hard to believe.  Its really cool reconnecting with friends from your childhood once you are in full adulthood.  No matter how many years youve missed with each other, that childhood bond never goes away.  Its like your heartstrings get sewn together for a lifetime.  Nikki is such a natural mother.  I love seeing her with her little girl.

My lovely friend makes the most adorable baby leg warmers and now has a shop for handmade diapers as well!  Im already picking out fabrics for diapers for when we have a little one!  You can find her on facebook and twitter too.

PEACE,
Laura

Food + Food + Food >>>

For those of you who do not know, my awesome husband works at HEB (a texas grocery store).  Funny enough, he works in produce, but he hates veggies.  For the past several months they have been rebuilding his store into a huge super store.  It just opened up a few days ago, and I get to go see it today for the first time.  Im much more excited about this then he is.  The last thing he wants to do after working there all day, is turn around and go back to grocery shop.  But Im thrilled to see the new place he is working at, and see all the new stuff they have to offer.  They will now have a big organic bulk section, a juice bar, fresh cut fruit bar, plus many other things Im not too interested in, like tvs and clothes and such.  It will be a big step up from what it was before.  

The last week or so, Ive been eating awful.  Ive been super lazy about putting things together.  Since today is monday, and Im starting my day off with some yoga, (and later going to the grocery store), I thought Id inspire myself with some food!  I tend to take alot of photos of my food and then always forget to share.  So these are just a few that looked yummy.  Maybe not all the most healthy, but healthier, yes!  Aunt Lisa, if you are reading this, maybe some of these will be inspiring to you :) 

{tomato soup - basil pesto pasta with fresh tomatoes - grilled cheese and basil panini}

{hummus + asiago cheese - wheat crackers - grape leaf wrapped rice - watermelon - honeydew}

{avacado - roasted red bell pepper - corn - lemon + salt + pepper}

{green shake - oj + spinach + dandelion + frozen fruit - liquid vitamins + mango juice}

{fried egg + avacado + spinach + hummus + toast}

{spinach + cucumber + tomatoes + almonds + dried cherries + pine nuts}

{yogurt + blueberries + granola}

{split green pea soup - cheese - wheat crackers}

{hummus - crackers - cheese - grape leaf wrapped rice - carrots - brocolini}

{bananas + oatmeal}

{turkey burger}

{sauted broccoli + red bell pepper + zuchinni + mushroom + feta cheese in vinagrette}

{couscous + cherry tomatoes}

I am now fully inspired to go grocery shopping!  I will defeat my urge to buy a bunch of yummy sweet stuff!  The greatest thing about each new day is that you get to start fresh.

PEACE,
Laura

Say hello to my little friends - November Edition >>>


 



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On this lovely sunday afternoon, sit down with a nice cup of tea and peruse through these lovely ladies shops and blogs.  Im sure you will find someone you love and connect with.

PEACE,
Laura

Bits of Life - Holidays Arising >>>

A few little captures from our week.  For the most part, its been pretty quiet around here.  Ive been catching up on orders and Im starting to finally feel like Im making head way.  I spent the entire day yesterday working on my post for my amazing sponsors, coming soon.  I love featuring all these lovely ladies.  Lots of giveaways coming up this next week!  And in case you missed the announcement, my sponsor spots for December are now open, see this page for details.  Lots of new Skyline Fever was also posted yesterday, some yummy new styles.  And several new Roots and Feathers pieces were added this week as well, with lots more to come!  Im also dreaming up my next lookbook, hopefully Ill get to make one for winter. 

On the home front, James got his long awaited Angels and Airwaves Cd/Book in the mail.  It was so awesome going to the theater with him to watch the live showing of the AVA movie Love.  Did anyone else see it?  Such a cool vision from a band, I loved it.

Bella and Violet went to the vet this week and got all sorts of pretty.  Bella has been super lovie since she got home.  We snuggled on the couch last night like we never have before, it was so sweet. 

Me and Violet on the way home from the vet :)  I love how cute Violet looks when she hangs her head out the window.  She loves the breeze on her face.

I made an Xmas wishlist treasury on etsy.  I did this last year and it was so much fun, so I thought Id do it again.  Anyone want to join in?  Send me a link if you make one!   These are pieces Ive personally been drooling over on etsy.  And I love love love having handmade artisan items in my wardrobe when possible.   You can click here to see the actual interactive treasury.   It was fun looking back at last years to see how my style has grown over the past year.  I think the neutral walls in my new house are having an affect on me :)

Speaking of Christmas, I can hardly believe how close it is.  This week I finally broke out a notebook and started making notes of things Id like to get for certain people, and Ive started a bit of shopping.  I dont know how my bestie does it, she is pretty much done already!  Crazy girl!  Im looking forward to putting up our christmas tree in our new home for the first time.  And building our first fire in the fireplace, with a blanket on the floor and cups of hot chocolate.  And hopefully having a pie making day with a girlfriend of mine.  And watching my favorite movie Youve Got Mail.  And snuggling on the couch.  And hopefully going to Lost Maples.  And hanging twinkle lights.  Mmmmmm....  its starting to sink in.  What are your favorite things about the holiday season?

PEACE,
Laura