RELEASE

February 17, 2013 Laura Mazurek

Diving into the rio abajo rio. Today's Gemini moon stirred me up. My energy was mixed with high emotions, feistiness, and a deep need to release some things through dance and art. And that is just what I did. I got down and dirty on my hard wood floors, and then I got inspired to break out the camera and turn those emotions into tangible art. This is my way of working things out. Its how I heal from aggression, pain and sorrow, as well as how I express in more happy states. So... these are the product of today.

You can click on the images above to see them bigger in a slideshow.

The amazing fabric I found last week for my gypsy flags, but I honestly don't think I can cut this fabric up. I nearly fainted when I found it at goodwill. Not a stain or tear. Its magic. Truly.

All pieces are handmade items from amazing etsy sellers...

headband // run with the tr ibe :: crochet scarf // softspoken :: crochet bikini top // noelebelle :: boyshorts // naughtynaughty

I added a section for my creative photoshoots... Under Creative Fire, you will see photography. xo.

WELCOME HOME

February 16, 2013 Laura Mazurek

Welcome. This is my new virtual home. My own .com. From now on, this is where I will share my thoughts, my art and everything else I desire. Take some time to poke around. There are many tabs on top to scroll through. You can now see most of my past work here all in one place! As well as many of my favorite photos. These sections will constantly be updated.

I have a few more details to include in this space, but for now, it is good enough to release into the world. Never have I felt so connected to a web design before. I have fully poured my heart into this space, and I hope you enjoy this new part of my journey.

I'm still working on figuring out how to import my followers, and have links that allow you to easily follow this new blog. Hopefully it will all work out. For now, you can just save www.rootsandfeathers.com into your computer's navigation bar, or however you save sites.

Id love to hear your feedback! Let me know if you find it easy to navigate... I love you all so much! Thank you for following me along, to each new home I take up residency in... xo.

NEW BLOG HOME // COMING SOON

February 16, 2013 Laura Mazurek

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

February 14, 2013 Laura Mazurek

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

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PEACE,