NEET Magazine Feature >>>

Im so excited and honored to announce that my babies and I are featured in NEET's latest issue.  I have been a long time fan of NEET magazine and the indie artists they highlight.  I must say, this must be my favorite issue of all time!  So so many amazing artists in this issue, and so many styles that are right up my alley.  Not only that, but many other adorable bloggers and their very sweet pets!  Im kind of speechless that they chose my photo for the cover.  Violet, Bella and Nico are stars!  I was also very excited to see some friends and peeps and I admire in it as well, including Moorea Seal (my favorite indie jewelry designer), Emma Chapman from Red Velvet, and the beauty fashion blogger I highlighted not too long ago from A Bevy Of.  Killer lineup! 

*see page 64-68 to read the interview*

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After this crazy week Ive had, this was the biggest highlight Ive had.  I was so excited to share it with my Nanna.  As for an update with my grandfather, he is still in the ICU and not much has changed.  His stats are a little better each day, but not by far.  Its a little hopeful, but scarily not at times.  Ive come home for just a little bit.  We had a funeral viewing to go to today and then the graveside funeral is tomorrow.  Jame's best friend lost his grandfather this week.  Our grandaddies were in the ICU at the same time.  

After the viewing today we decided to hop over to the wine bar to get some grub so I wouldnt have to cook dinner.  To our surprise, our friend Jonny let his family know we were there since they were in town, so they came and joined us!  Jonny, Jen, Tia, Rose, Carin and Mom, we love you and are so grateful for you!  Jonny, thank you for that wonderful surprise!  We had such a nice time chatting.  Made my night and made me feel at home.  

Tomorrow after the funeral we will go to my bestie's little girls b-day party.  Its going to be an awesome one!  Cant wait to see them all.  Then Im going to see if I can package up all of my orders that came in while Ive been gone and tie up some loose ends before I go back in to be with my Nanna again.  As sad as its been, I have loved having this time with my Nanna and Im so happy Ive been able to be by her side.  She is one of my best friends in this whole world.  She gets me.  And loves me.  

Thank everyone who has reached out to me this past week, its means so much to me to know you are all lifting us up in your prayers or in loving thoughts.  We will take all we can get during this rough time. 

If you go look at the NEET feature let me know what you think!  This was about the FUNNEST interview Ive ever done!  I love my babies.

PEACE,
Laura

Hospital Update >>>

I have just a minute to post a little update...  The past 3 days Ive been in the city with my Nanna while her sweet husband is in the hospital.  He is not doing very well at all.  Today was really rough.  They have him using a full time oxygen mask that he just cant hardly stand to have on, so we spent all day long trying to get him to keep it on so he could breath.  Its so very hard to see such a strong big man be at the mercy of these machines.  I wont go into too much detail for lack of energy, but will stay posted as often as I can. 

I was going to go home one day to try to take care of my sponsor stuff and all of my shipping, but I dont think I can leave him, not yet.  So anyone who has paid to be a sponsor for march already... I will be canceling all of those spots for lack of time.  I can refund you when I get back home, or we can roll it over into April.  If you want to roll it to April I will keep your same spot!  Im so so so sorry!  Please email me to let me know what you would prefer.  I wont be able to refund you until I get home, which Im not sure when that will be.  I ask for your patience and forgiveness.

I pray tomorrow goes a bit better.  It honestly is at the point it could easily go either way.  He is such a sweet sweet man and this just breaks my heart.  And if this isnt enough, Jame's best friend lost his grandfather tonite.  Another sweet sweet man.  My heart is just breaking.  Goodness this is the hardest part of life and Ive seen just about enough of it. 

PEACE,
Laura

February Sponsor Lovelies >>>


Due to an illness in the family, I may not be able to do my normal sponsor shoutout this month... So I put together this collage of all the beautiful girls who sponsored this month!  They are each so so amazing in their own ways.  Please take a moment to visit each shop by clicking on their buttons in the right column.  You may just find something new you cant live without or make a new friend!  Im always honored by the amazing creativeness I get to support here each month.  My deep apologies for not being able to post the full shout out like I normally do.

If you have signed up for a sponsor spot for next month, I may be a day behind on switching things over, please be patient.  I will do my best to get it all up in time.  Please email me at violet_bella (at) hotmail.com if you have any questions.  I will still be able to check my emails and such, just not from my own computer, and only once a day.

In the meantime, please keep my grandfather in your prayers and hearts, that he may make a turn around and get better.  At the moment, its not looking good, but anything is possible and we are not giving up hope.  

PEACE,
Laura

Group Sponsor Giveaway - February Edition >>>

This is a giveaway after my own heart!  Im so honored to present all of these amazing handcrafted items to one lucky winner!  Id personally be thrilled to win each of these, so Im sure many of you would be too!  To enter, please visit each shop and tell me your favorite item from each.  For a bonus entry, tell me why you love to buy or wear handmade.  Please leave only one comment with all of your answers & include your email address.

J U S T     L O V E L Y    T H I N G S
 
- GIANT WOOL FELT HEADBAND + $20 SHOP CREDIT -


F L O U R I S H    L E A T H E R
- LEATHER CUTOUT BRACELET -


T H E    G I N G H A M    O W L
- 8X10 EMPTY NEST PRINT -


K I K I    K O Y O T E
- TWO RECYCLED NECKLACES -


T H E    P E A C E F U L    P E A C O C K
- THE HUNTRESS SPREAD READING -
*This reading offers a sense of grounding when all your pies are in the sky and your head is in the clouds.  We examine the mental, spiritual, physical, and emotional aspects of your situation in order to bring insight and clarity, putting your feet back on the ground*


M A L O E
- ANTLER RING & EARRINGS SET -
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PEACE,
Laura