MY WEEK + GIVEAWAY WINNERS

My week.  Let's back up all the way to last saturday.  I went out with my bestie for a date night to watch some local music... We had a great time, but little did I know that somewhere in that building was a little bug called influenza waiting to pounce on me.  At least I believe the culprit was residing there according to my timeline. 

Then monday, after yoga, I started to feel a little tickle in my throat that lasted all day.  Just a tiny one.  We went that night out to our friends house and by the time we left, I knew I was sick.  I thought at first it was major allergies from being out in the hills... but oh no!!!  By the time I woke up the next morning, full on flu.  And a high fever for the next few days, and you know you, all that goes along with that.  So.... there was a whole lot of this below for the whole rest of the week.

Then a few days later, James started to get it too... so just as I was coming out of my fever break, he was going into his and I needed to take care of him too.  It's been about 5 years since Ive had the flu, so I had conveniently forgotten how rough it is.  I'm sooooo happy we are both coming out of it.  I still feel exhausted and I'm having a hard time finding my energy, and still have a bit of a soar throat... but this I can handle.  And I'm so happy that we did not have to go to the doctor, and I fought the whole thing naturally. It's kind of weird though to wake up one day and realize youve spent an entire week in bed. 

And FINALLY!!!  I have the winners for the past two giveaways...  Thanks for your patience!

The winner of Catina Jane Art's giveaway is RACHEL AWES!!!

The winner of the Flying Tomato giveaway is ELIZA KASZTNER!!!

Ill be emailing you ladies soon, congrats!!!!

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DATEVIATION LOVE COUPON BOOK GIVEAWAY

For James birthday I surprised him with this cute little date coupon book from Datevitation.  I chose 5 different dates he could redeem at anytime.  It was so fun browsing through their site to pick out the dates b/c they have over 200 to choose from!  And some of them are pretty hilarious!  They even have an entire 'adult section'.  I decided to stick with just a few so it wasn't overwhelming, and pick ones I knew we would both really enjoy.  You can see my selections below...

You can personalize the first page to say anything you want... along with the descriptions next to each date photo.  The little drawings are cute and silly.  And there is a tear off spot on the end of each coupon to fill in the date it was redeemed!  One other very cool thing about the site is that it can be for anyone.  You have the option to have it be boy & girl, girl & girl, or boy & boy.  So it can also be used for same sex couples or friends!  I love it!  And the best part is its a family run company by a husband and wife duo, Alex and Olga. Oh, and it came in a gift box, ready for giving, bonus!

I'm excited to announce that Datevitation is giving one of my readers a FREE love coupon book!  You get to create your own customized book for whomever you want with 5 date coupons.   AND through January all of my readers get $10 off their first book with code VIOLET, just in time for Valentine's day!!!

To Enter: follow datevitation on facebook  // follow via twitter  //  visit datevitations library of coupons and tell me your favorite one  //  share this on your fb - twitter - pinterest - instagram

Fine Print from Datevitation: winner will be chosen using random.org and will receive a promo code.  winner will pay $3.50 shipping and tax will be applied to california orders.  books ship to US ONLY.

Please leave a comment for each below. 

 

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ATTACK OF THE SICKIES

Hello world... if you have wondered at all where I have been all week... weve all been doing a whole lot of this.  Resting.  Monday evening we went to some friends house.  When we arrived, I felt totally fine, and by the time we left, I felt sick.  Bam.  By the time we got home, I felt awful.  I thought it was just allergies from being out in the cedar... but by the next day I had a high fever, and that lasted through last night.  I'm feeling alot better today.  Not good, but able to function again!!!  Now my boy is sick in bed.  So sad he finally gets a vacation and he has to spend it with the flu.  No fun at all!  It's been so long since Ive run a fever I forgot how awful it feels.  I'm going to try my best to not over exert myself this weekend with catch up work so that it doesn't come back.  So anyone who has a custom flag coming their way, please just be a little extra patient?  Id be so grateful!

Speaking of being grateful... I'm very grateful that James was home while I was sick to take care of me.  And that he doesn't have to miss work b/c of him being sick.  And that I do have such understanding customers.  And that I can feel myself on the road to recovery.  And that I have the best mother in law in the world, who made two trips in one day just to bring us stuff.  I love her oh so much.  And for my group of friends who held me so close in their thoughts this week when I really needed some love.  And for having many many insights into my true self this week.  And for having a cozy place to call home.  And for being my own boss so I could just take off work to be sick.  So many things to be grateful for. 

I'll be back this weekend with some awesome giveaways, and will be announcing the winners of the last two giveaways then.  Thanks for all your love and patience!!  So appreciated.

Peace,

Laura

THREADS - MOROCCAN LOVE

So, I got these pants from my friends online garage sale the other day.  I was a little nervous.  Ive always admired this style of pants from afar, but convinced myself I was way too short to pull them off.  Im SO GLAD I took the risk!  Im pretty much in LOVE and have been living in them since I got them.  Like total pajama luxury, ha.  I love love love them.  She got them in Morocco.  So excited she gets to go home and see her family in Spain soon, and get to go hunting for more treasures!  She has a big virtual yard sale going on her

Gyspies Caravan facebook

page right now.  Everything is $5-$10.  Although no more pants like this... just look for her photo album titled virtual yard sale.

I decided to keep the rest of the outfit pretty simple with a plain tee and sandals... And of course some jewelry from some of my favorite designers,

Spiral Drift

and

Run With The Tribe

.  It was the perfect running errands outfit.

Yesterday, in honor of my moontime, I spent most of the day in bed, literally.  I read alot and got lots of extra rest.  It's been a while since Ive had a hard one, but it wasn't too bad.  Just enough to keep me from doing anything but laying around.  But after doing that all day long, I found it in me to get cleaned up and go out with my girl last night to enjoy one of our favorite local bands.  I'm so glad I did too.  A night out is what I needed.  I'm honored to be friends with

Art & Lisa Crawford

.  Two of the sweetest people I know, and they make music together beautifully.

Cheers to good friends and good local music!

P.s.  I'll be sharing the winners for the Flying Tomato and Catina Jane Arts giveaways soon!  Sorry for the delay.  

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