Preparing my Earth for Spring >>>

 Yesterday before the show, I spent some quality time outside in my backyard, and broke my first sweat of the season!  It felt so good to play in the earth.  I went rock hunting outside my fence for garden border rocks.  I pulled a million spiky dandelions (not the wonderful kind you can eat), I rearranged my pots and prepared spots for spring gardening.  By the time I was done I was drenched in sweat and had dirt on me from my face to my toes.  I didnt want to shower, but I had to... ha ha.  And of course Bella and Violet helped me along the way.  I definitely felt more grounded after spending this time with the earth. 

PEACE,
Laura

Date Night at Antone's >>>

Last night was such a grand night.  We drove up to austin to see some of our favorite musicians play at Antone's.  The only sad part was our 3 friends who were suppose to go with us couldnt make it b/c they were sick.  We missed them so much!!!  But James and I still had a stellar time!  Im not going to show the whole outfit post I had planned b/c last minute ( I mean 30 seconds before walking out the door) I changed.  Its that crazy time of the month all of us girls have when nothing seems to feel right, ya know?  So I had a last minute change of heart.  So this adorable shirt you see below that my boy made, did not go to austin last night :)  But I DID still wear all of those freakin amazing bracelets you see below!  Spiral Drift, Moorea Seal and Flourish Leather outfitted my wrists to the nines!  Im so in love with my new one from Spiral Drift, the moon and sun carved one.  You can get one just like it here.


Back to the show.  The lead singers from 5 of our favorite bands did a solo acoustic set at Antone's last night.  It was an amazing intimate laid back show.  Pretty much ones of the best shows Ive been to.  These are all bands that James and I mutually share a deep love for, which was awesome.   Evan from Into It. Over It., Chris from Saves The Day, Ace from The Early November, Anthony from Bayside and Matt from The Get Up Kids.  We didnt realize Matt was on the tour, so it was an added bonus.  Weve seen Saves The Day several times, but I always love the small time acoustic sets the best, and he played lots of oldies that were special songs when James and I started dating.  I was mostly excited to see Bayside, a band James introduced me to, and I fell way more in love with than he.  I listen to their acoustic album allll the time.  I felt like a giddy little teenager when I got him to sign my cd, ha ha.  Like I thought my heart was going to pound out of my neck!  So silly.  James was very excited to see Ace Enders acoustic, he has seen him with the band, but this was sooo different.  He told awesome stories.  We missed the first part of Evan's set which made us sad, but what we heard was awesome and he seems super sweet.  I listen to a huge Into It. Over It. mix that James made me all the time as well.  Matt Pryor was good solo, weve seen before with the band, but its always nice to be close enough to see the sweat drip into their eyes :) Oh and we got some yummy food cart pizza after the show.  Always nice to be able to walk out of a place at almost midnight and be able to grab some food.  You do NOT see that where we live.  It was the first time going a long distance in my car, with no ac & no music player.  James talked the entire way home like he always does, ha ha.  My phone pics came out so bad, so Ill spare you and just post two, Chris and Ace.

PEACE,
Laura

Sacred Space >>>

Ahhhhh..... *big sigh - wishing i was in my yoga class now saying...'ahhhhh' with the classroom*  As you know this past week has been an interesting one, along with being completely full of responsibilities, I have felt like their was not much room to breathe.  I realized last night I had not even read in my books all week, I had not been able to really participate in my Soulodge journey, or even do anything physical, like hoop or dance.  This morning marks my first real 'ahhhhh' moment.  That moment you feel you can finally exhale.  Last night before I was about to crawl into bed, I saw my little desk next to my bed, in complete disarray, full of strewn out books, tissues, empty water cups... so unattended.  I realized what I needed to do was to get my little space back to feeling sacred.  I grabbed several little trinkets that have special meaning to me from around the house and created a loving, inviting space for me to bath in before I go to bed each night. 

I feel like I need to go outside and shake myself off like a wet dog does, ha ha.  Fling off this past week and let it dissipate into the air.  It is time for me and nature to have a little oneness.  Clear my head a bit and welcome back in the great spirits of the north. 

PEACE,
Laura

Say Hello to my Little Friends - January Edition >>>


I started out just wanting to tell a few people who were close to me how grateful I was they had helped me to just keep going through a very difficult time. They held my hand and kept reminding me that with some things in this life, the only way out is through. They reminded me that no matter what was happening, we could get through it together. There wasn’t anything I could give them to symbolize how vitally important their support was during that time, and so the first creative seeds of Parachute Promise were born. 

But this isn’t about a product, this is about an idea. It's a representation of something really big and very difficult to articulate. In simple terms, it's an expression of gratitude for people who have had an impact on your life, but it’s bigger than that. At its core is something that allows people to connect on the deepest level to the most meaningful people in their lives. It asks the question, Who matters in your life? And why? And it encourages you to risk telling those people how much they mean to you. Parachute Promise is a vehicle that allows that to happen. 


Hey there, I'm Elisabeth from Manic Mrs. Stone.  I am a [super] young mama to 2 little goddess girls and am happily married to my BFF.  I blog about my offbeat adventures in "hippie" life and motherhood - so some pretty regular topics are natural living & mothering, daily musings, creativity & inspiration, vegan food, and sustainable living.


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 Im a Passionate S.F. Bay Area girl who runs a cute small business. I create art with my hands, in the form of crochet accessories & hand sewn clothes, that are unique, eclectic and hippie inspired.


Hello! I'm Mary, the creatress of all the wearable art you will find in my shop, Perpetual Sunshine Creations. Hemp is my media of choice, with accents of natural stones and original knot work designs. I am a designer, architect, lover and artist. I've found that my most inspired pieces are born naturally by letting them flow through me, which often surprise me in the end. I hope you enjoy!


Moorea is 25 years old, a lover of nature, chevrons, triangles, metals, bears, juice drinks, this really tall boy she knows, and is naked without a gaudy ring or two on her fingers. You can often find her scavenging through the city and countryside in search of something unique and inspiring, from the mixture of nature's colors, to the sparking lights of the city. She spends most of her time in Seattle, so if you see her, don't be afraid to say hello! She loves new friends.


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Insightful readings, pretty things, and a hint of a modern outlaw on the mend. I roll with my intuition, I dig my heels deep into the earth. Let's just say I know a soul who's lost when I see one, and it's my soul's calling to herd 'em up.


Lost Boys + Lovers is a carefully curated shop bringing you the best California-girl vintage in addition to handmade artistic accessories.


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I'm michelle, a work from home mama who enjoys creating all sorts of things, i love to make, grow, cook, play & eat. i've been keeping my family clean since early 2009 and began this little company in may of 2010. my speciality is infusing love & good juju into all the bath & beauty goodies i make.


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We think personal style is just another form of self-expression, and we make shoes for creative girls who can put together a look with effortless originality. Blowfish takes a break from the ordinary and a cue from the past. There’s something unexpected in every shoe we create, just as there’s something unexpected about every girl who wears them. 


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Melissa Baswell Williams is a Chicago-based artist, sustainable fashion designer, and blogger who works too much but attempts to find moments between the chaos for things like live music, estate sale adventures, traveling with her husband's band, and playing dress up.  Bubby and Bean, her line of art, features illustrations and other goodies inspired by positive messages and the memory of her sweet Bubby dog.  Her blog by the same name focuses on living creatively through design/art/fashion/DIY.  And Mountains of the Moon, her sustainable womenswear line, features vintage-inspired clothing made from eco-friendly fabrics.

I'm Kelly Ann, a twenty-something designer and photographer from sunny California.  I have a deep love for vinyl records, messy hair, french films, and mexican food.  I'm a firm believer in compassion, humour, and multiple cups of coffee.  I started The Flowerchild Dwelling as a place to share my love for music, photography, design, film, and all the things that inspire my world.



Laura Cordell a lover of all things vintage.  I run MontanaSnowVintage and MontanaSnowVintage2 (for the home) . A sucker for chihuahuas, an 80s music lover and most importanly a lucky mother of 2 handsome young men.  A 21 yr old who is an amazing musician and a 15 yr old that has imbraced our Native American Culture so much so that he is considered an "Elder" be his time. 


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A Ruby Rosebud is full of eclectic vintage clothing and accessories mainly with an 80's vibe.  From sweet and darling to biker chick.  


I have always enjoyed creating! As an artist I look for items to be added to my jewelry that can catch the light, provoke interest or make you smile. Mainly my inspiration comes through nature. My favorite part of making jewelry is spending time with my daughter. She is usually in my studio while I am creating, telling me about her day, or giving her input on designs.


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Hi, my name is Natacha. I have always loved crafts and I started my small business 6 months agoSince then, I attended a few craft fairs and my passion for handmade only grew.  I hope you will like my jewelry as much as I enjoy creating them!



PEACE,
Laura