Soulful Threads >>>

Its not very often that I share my custom orders here on the blog... but this one is so dear to my heart I felt a yearning to.  I made this little tattered flag for a friend, and it simply turned out to be my favorite flag Ive ever made.  Every inch of this creation is so 'me', and coincidentally was so 'her'... Amazing how two souls can collide over a piece of art.  It has been so long since Ive made these flags... this was an inspiration to me to take the time to create some more.  Once I get past my wholesale orders and can find my way back into the studio with a creative mindset, I intend to.  Ive been itching to do some good soul work in the studio for a while, but I can't allow myself to without squirming until all of the 'business' is taken care of first... And sometimes that is never-ending.  Do any of you ever feel that way?  Im starting to think I should set aside a time amount each day just for new creations, regardless of what else is going on...

Im so honored to know that this little flag sits in a home where it is looked upon with such loving intention and meditation.  Not only is this a compilation of old fabrics, sticks and feathers, it is being a catalyst for spreading love and light onto its beholder, and I couldn't ask for more in any of my creations. 

PEACE,

Laura

Artisan Love >>>

Im here today with a few shoutouts for support of some of my favorite, well respected artisan friends...  First, is The Art and Found.  These two lovely ladies are in the process of opening a store front in Ithica and need as much help as they can get.  Read all about their journey here, and watch their truly creative video!!!  You will also see on their page all of the different donation options.  They have cooked up some sweet rewards for your donations too!

Also, Id love to give a shoutout to sweet Alana Rose of Run With The Tribe for being the current featured seller on etsy.  She is such a good soul and is truly deserving of this spot.  Read her beautiful interview here.

One last shoutout, my friend Moorea Seal will be having an off the wall sale on Fab.com on July 6th.  Tons of her beautiful work will be on super sale!!! Dont miss it. 

PEACE,

Laura

Hello July >>>

Hello July.  This is the month I marked on the calendar for some (hopefully) life changing goals.  Or if not so life changing, at least small habit changing.  For the year of my 30's, Im going to be choosing a new 30 day challenge each month.  The first one, my husband and I are doing together, a smoothie challenge.  This is a fun and easy one... Something to ease me into this whole challenge thing, which quite honestly, Ive never been good at.  Maybe I should come up with some sort of reward each month to keep my mind on the goal?  Im hoping that most of these challenges I put myself up to, continue to be a part of my daily life afterwards...  Ill be sharing my progress along the way too!

I am also going to do my first 365 photo challenge.  I haven't quite decided yet if I want it to all be self portraiture to allow myself to get creative in that department again, or just a photo a day... The photo above is my first one.  Day one I had company and had to do something quick, so its a rather simple simple photo, but I loved the colors in it.  So, well see where this leads me, and see if I can keep up with it!  Ill be gone almost all day today, so its going to be a challenge... Ill be posting them in my new flickr account as I go.  

Today, I am being treated like a princess from one of my girlfriends.  For my birthday, she is taking me to yoga class, then to get a massage, and then to sushi!  Ive been looking forward to today with so much excitement.  And after getting to see my Nanna, and some other very special family yesterday, its sizing up to be a good week already!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

I cant say who, since it is not live yet, but when etsy's featured seller switches over at noon today, it will be a dear sweet new friend of mine... I am sooo wildly happy for her.  Please be sure to check out her shop and leave her lots of lovin' on her interview.  I cant wait to read it when I get home.  This girl is so deserving of this beautiful light shining on her.

Thank you to everyone who purchased a sponsor spot during this sale!  So excited to have all of you in my sacred space.  Today is the last day to get in on the sale, so check out my last post if you missed it.  Some of the spots are now on a waiting list, they are going fast!

A dear friend of mine is now helping me list some items in my etsy shop.  I am sooooo ever grateful for her.  So, thanks to her, there are some new pretties in Roots and Feathers!

PEACE,

Laura

Summer Sponsor Sale >>>

I realized since I moved my sponsor stuff over to Passionfruit, I have forgotten to even mention spots being available.  Since many people still sign up at the beginning of the month, a few spots have expired or about to expire, opening up more availability.  I thought I would have my first ever sponsor sale!  If you sign up by July 2nd (just to give you a few days), you can get 20% off your spot, regardless of which size you choose.  Sign up through this page.  Just enter the code SWEETJULY when you checkout through Passionfruit. 

Im 2 people away from hitting 2,000 followers, so I thought sticking with the 2's would be appropriate.  I have a thing with the number 2.  Ever since a friend told me of her significance with the number 222, I see it everywhere, for the past few years.  I see the clock everyday at either 12:22 or 2:22, almost without fail.  Pretty interesting.

Also, remember if you are signing up for a large ad, I do offer solo giveaway spaces for you!  

PEACE,

Laura