Bohemian Necklace Giveaway from My Sweet Life >>>

July 20, 2012 Laura Mazurek

As promised, I am here today with another awesome giveaway! This month has been full of the raddest loot, and were not done yet! Today's is from Mimma of My Sweet Life, from her jewelry line, Sweet Freedom. Her new line is so beautiful and stirring for any bohemian soul.

One lucky reader will win this beautiful necklace above. Just follow the instructions below to enter!

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New Moon - New Hair >>>

July 19, 2012 Laura Mazurek

The past 48 hours Ive been swimming in hair dye. And Im honestly not quite sure I want to cry, or find that I love it... I feel like Im 15 again. I havent had red hair in so long. Ive been almost every shade of red possible in my teens years... which is probably why it makes me feel young. It all started when I got the bright idea that I was going to dye my hair dark brown, faded to red, faded to blonde. So all day yesterday I mastered the brown and the blonde, which was sooooo beautiful, and Im so sad I didnt take any pics of it. It was super light blonde against this beautiful dark brown. Then today, I decided to add the red, and quickly I began to realize that my ombre daydream was not going to be a reality, and that I needed to dye all of the blonde red. The first take was a disaster and came out soft strawberry blonde pink. So, after I got my new moon hair cut today, I went for it again with a richer shade of red... And here we are. Still not sure if I love it or hate it. I kind of think I hate it, but by tomorrow, I may love it. But right now I sure am missing my blonde, and Im realizing there is no turning back for a little while at least. I dont want to ruin my hair after growing it for so long. Ahhh... the adventures in hair dye. Luckily, it is just hair.

Happy new moon everyone! I hope you enjoyed my guest post earlier from Marissa. Very inspiring! And, tomorrow Ill be back with yet another awesome giveaway. This month is full of them!

New Moon Guest Post by Moondaughter >>>

July 19, 2012 Laura Mazurek

Hello dear souls! I am Marissa over at Moondaughter, and the lovely Laura has asked me to talk about the New Moon today! I am so honored to be here!

Today is the actual New Moon, so happy New Moon to everyone!

(image found here)

Before I started following the moon, I used to think the new moon was at the end of the Lunar cycle (since you couldn't really see it anymore, it marks the end, or so I thought). It is actually the beginning. This totally shifted my perspective of this phase, and made more sense to me! The new moon is a rebirth; a reawakening of the lunar energy. So do take note of how you feel during this week. The energy shift can be jarring to some people, inspirational to others, even stagnant to some; everyone is unique and different, so ask yourself how it affects you! I personally, get antsy! I want to do everything all at once, so I know I need to slow down during this phase and make a to-do list!

Dana Gerhardt's Mooncircles is a wonderful resource all about Luna!! Dana encourages her readers to embrace the moon energies in an ordinary way, and I totally agree! If you make following the moon apart of your day-to-day life, it becomes uniquely yours and special. Just beautiful!

Here are some simple ways to embrace the New Moon energy each month:

Make a to-do list for the next month of everything you want to accomplish, big or small. Make it pretty and fun!

Start a new book!

Create something. Birthing a new project, or creating a new work of art will feel so rewarding to your soul. (And a lot of ventures that take place during the new moon come to fruition!)

Dana goes on a "walkabout" every new moon week. Walk or drive somewhere with no destination in mind, just embracing the spontaneity and adventure of the new moon! So awesome! I will have to try it sometime!

Replace your loofa or body sponge in the shower and start the new lunar month fresh!

In yoga, just as there is a Sun Salutation, there is also a Moon Salutation. Moon Salutations are a little more restorative and gentle. This is great for the New and Full Moon. There are many variations so try them all out!

Keep a Moon Journal. Each week write about your energy, emotions, spirit, and take note of the moon phase. If you are consistent enough, you will notice a pattern connected to the moon, and you will know yourself a little bit better in the process :)

I really hope these simple ideas can help you on your unique journeys! As you follow your own moon journey, you can create your own and make them more personal to you! On my website I offer a Moon phase poster, go here to download it!

Thank you so much Laura for sharing your space with me. And thank you so much for reading!

Love and Blessings,

Marissa Moondaughter

Lost Boys & Lovers Giveaway - Fringe Bag + Feather Earrings >>>

July 16, 2012 Laura Mazurek

Today I am beyond thrilled to share this giveaway to my lovely readers. It comes to you from the beautiful Sadie Rose of Lost Boys & Lovers. Ive been a long time fan of her work, and her lovely vintage shop. I have one of her upcycled fringe leather bags and let me just say, its soooo rad. You can see mine here. Im also thrilled to say that Sadie will be one of the artist in the upcoming Bohemian Collective lookbook for fall! So, lets get to it... In the words of Sadie:

"i like to believe that everything has a story (or maybe it is that i am drawn mostly to the things that do have stories) and my personal perception of beauty is my north star. Lost Boys + Lovers is a shop offering a heartfelt collection of both classic and bohemian vintage from all eras, as well as an array of handmade treasures that spring from the source. each piece i sell is thoughtfully hand-crafted or hand-chosen; they are relics of what has been, sent forth into what will become. this is part of their story. my vintage is selected by love and the law of attraction (isn't everything?) and my handmade pieces currently are created as the inspiration comes; i usually find inspiration in reworking materials that have already lived a previous life. i am a california girl by birth and blood, and currently live in the rolling foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains. my days are filled with golden grasses and heartbreaking sunsets and it is here, i think, where the heart of summer sleeps." ~Sadie Rose

This is a reconstructed fringed and feathered purse with pyramid studs on one side of the strap. the strap also has a silver buckle and can adjust shorter. the fringe is super soft tri-color lambskin fringe. on the front flap of the purse is attached a sterling silver and chalcedony oval pendant. a lot going on in this one bag, but it is a bohemian beauty! all materials are reclaimed and the fringe is from factory remnants.