NEW BLOG HOME // COMING SOON

I'm starting to get very excited about the new home of Roots and Feathers that is coming

soon

.  Ive been working on the website for hours and hours these past two weeks, and its finally coming together.  Its going to be so much fun to have more of a website then just a blog.  I may (I hate to say I will in case it doesn't happen yet), but I may be launching it by monday!  Or sooner or later.  But either way, soon!  I wanted to give you a heads up in case you happen to land here and it either be temporarily disabled, or something else while Im working on the switch over.  I might not have to though...

As soon as its about to go live, Ill announce it over here and send you a link!  It will be a bit sad to leave this space behind, Ive loved it for so long... but Im excited to take the next step and change things up a bit.  Change is always good.  And honestly, the vibe over there is so me, and so much like this, that you will feel right at home instantly, I promise.

I will also be switching over my sponsor ads.  All of my current sizes will no longer be.  I have sent all of my current sponsors email about the switch over, but Im still waiting on just a few to send me their new size ads, so please do so soon!  Also, if you would like to have your ad up on the blog for the new launch, email me asap.  I will now have 3 Feature spots, instead of just one, and these will be the only spots available for giveaways now... And Im going to have a separate blog just for the giveaways, to they wont get buried in old posts anymore!  And the medium and small spots are going to be much larger now! 

my email

, violet_bella (at) hotmail (dot) com.  <----

please

put sponsor spot in the subject line.

Speaking of giveaways, the winner of the

Blurb Photo Planner Giveaway

is... HILLERY SAWYER! 

Please email me soon so I can get you your code to make your planner in time!  Thank you!

Be back soon,

Laura

THREADS // MOON AND STAR

This quite possibly might be my favorite outfit to date.  I'm unbelievably in love with this Wildfox moon and star bodysuit.  Yep, its a bodysuit, you know, like a gymnastics outfit.  And let me tell you, wearing it around the house by itself, kind of makes me want to do ballet, or just dance.  I love it.  And I can think of a million ways to layer this baby.  I don't think Ive ever had a top that perfectly showed off my back tattoo either.  It's like it was made for it!  Pairing it with this stretchy cotton skirt, this was an absolutely comfortable outfit too.  All stretch cotton.  Oh yeah.  I can't get over how beautiful

The Gypsies Caravan

feather piece looks with this outfit.  It was made to wrap around an arm or a leg, but its just long enough to wear as a belt too.  I love how so many of her pieces are multi use like that.  (Her shop is on vaca right now while she is a travelin')

I didn't realize when we took these photos that the post would go up on Valentine's Day, but oh how appropriate.  James and I personally don't do Vday.  Personal choice, its just another day to us.  But we are excited to spend the evening with two of our friends, and go on another nature hike together.  I'm all for celebrating and being in nature, especially with peeps we love, anytime!  Im excited.  But for those of you who do celebrate, I wish you all the happiness today on your dates, or whatever you are doing.  And if you don't have one, make one with yourself.  (those are some of my favorite dates, a good book, bottle of wine, and a dance with yourself, heck yeah).  

These photos were taken a few days ago, and we both really needed haircuts.  We just got some yesterday and it feels so good and fresh!  Now I can actually wear my bangs normal again.  They were to the bottom of my eyes ;)  And if you follow me on Instagram (lauramazurek) then you saw some pics after we got our cuts, of a cat sitting on top of a donkey!  Another reason I love living in the hillcountry.

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outfit details:

  bodysuit c/o

the trend boutique

// skirt - f21 // boots c/o

lulu's.com

// feather band -

the gypsies caravan

// rings - gifted & f21 // james sweater -

zenthreads

}

PEACE,

Laura 

MANIFESTING LOVE WORKSHOP GIVEAWAY

This workshop launches on the New Moon in March 11th, since Spring is the season of growth and expansion and love, of course !

My workshop is unique that it draws not only the wisdom of the Love Goddess, but also the wisdom of the Moon; the symbol of Goddess and feminine essence. The workshop is 4 weeks long, following the Lunar rhythms from New Moon, Waxing, Full Moon, and Waning.

For four weeks you will receive:

~3-4 emails in your inbox per week focusing on each of the Lunar phases and how to work with the Goddess through each phase
~Goddess lore
~Lunar wisdom
~meditations
~meeting your Inner Love Goddess
~rituals to manifest love
~journaling prompts
~exercises
~love recipes
~videos
~a complete e-book at the end to use whenever you want
~Private FB group for a loving community of support

We have all heard of Aphrodite. She is the famous love Goddess from the Greek pantheon known for her passionate love affairs, beauty, and attraction. Her Roman counterpart is Venus. And please note, I will use both her names interchangeably throughout this course, but feel free to stick with one that resonates with you more. In all honesty, for a long time, I did not like her. Something about her ‘rubbed’ me the wrong way and I could not figure it out! When I finally found the source of my agitation I gained a new perspective of Venus and myself:
 
I was annoyed with the fact that she embodies her sensuality and sexuality with no shame or guilt; she accepts her body and whole being apologizing to no one.
 
I saw everything I wanted that I thought I couldn't obtain in myself.  It made me wonder where my love –goddess within me dwells and where she is hiding out. And so my relationship with Aphrodite began. Like any relationship, it has its ups and downs, but I am now experiencing healing in ways I may not have found otherwise. I can now say I love Aphrodite unconditionally, and in turn, love myself more too.

In this course, I share with you the rituals, exercises, and meditations I personally use to connect with Venus and my inner-love Goddess.
My name is Marissa and I blog over at Moondaughter. The heart of my wisdom comes from my love for the Moon and my experience working with Her energies. The Moon is linked closely to our hormones, energy levels, emotions, and our spirit. It affects all the water of the world, so how could She not affect us? The Moon also symbolizes feminine essence and Goddess energy of the universe. Following the Moon I have found working with Goddess energy helps connect me more to my inner sage woman. I wish to help  women reconnect with theirs as well.  
 
I am offering 20% off to Laura's readers if you feel called to join me in this workshop in March. use the code: Roots20 at check out!

NOW FOR THE GIVEAWAY!

Marissa is giving away a FREE spot in this ecourse!

TO ENTER:
leave a comment telling us one thing you love about yourself
follow the Moondaughter blog
 
EXTRA ENTRIES:
follow Moondaughter on facebook // twitter // instagram
share this giveaway on your fb // twitter // pinterest

Also today, I will be sharing a little love alter I made over at Moondaughter's blog!  So check back on her blog to see some pretty pictures of my space.

Peace,
Laura

MAKING CREATIVE SPACE

Lately, my studio have been a wreck!  Fitting all of my work into one bedroom is a challenge.  And I begin to feel claustrophobic in my creative space when it gets this way.  So, I decided to take back over the second spare room in our house.  At least a corner of it.  I moved all of my fabrics and supplies for making my dreamcatchers and gypsy flags in there.  So now I have a textile space and a jewelry space.  It feels so good.  Bella helped me rearrange, of course...

This is our new view.  Since I work on the floor.  Bella likes to get up in the window seal while I work.  I can now open the window and hear the birds or the wind in the trees.  Its perfect.  And in the evenings, the sun sets on this side, so I get to see the light spilling through the cracks in the trees and leaves.  Its magic.

I also added a tiny sacred space in the room.  The word art was a gift from a dear friend, and its from Messy Canvas.  The words she chose for me were absolutely perfect.  I feel so blessed to have such friends in my life.

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