CUSTOM GYPSY FLAGS

These are a few of my favorite custom Gypsy Flags and Dreamcatchers that Ive made recently.  These are absolutely my favorite things to create.  And making custom pieces with a certain person in mind is so fun.  My favorites are when someone gives me a hint of what they want, or a phrase and color scheme, and then just let me go with it.  The top flag is one of my absolute favorites of all time.  It was created for the beautiful Rebeca of Gypsies Caravan.   

And the second one I made for the sweet little baby girl Laurel who you saw here.

I have a hard time keeping these in stock in my shop, but if you ever would like to order a custom one for yourself just send me a message on etsy! 

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Today has been an interesting day... I woke up to my internet not working, which was actually a blessing.  Ive had a photoshoot in mind for a while and I wanted to do it for this full moon report coming up on friday.  So I spent half of the day working on that.  Actually doing the entire shoot twice b/c I was so frustrated with the lighting, and don't LOVE  either of them.  But I think there was enough to at least get a few photos I like.  Once I was done, it looked like a bomb exploded in my house!  Which put me over the edge and made me do some MAJOR cleaning for hours around the house.  So my butt has not hit the chair until now, 6:00 pm.  Even though Im exhausted, Im grateful for no internet today!  Its amazing what you can get done when you don't have any distractions!  I think a nice bath is in order tonite... 

THREADS // SNAKE + CHEVRON

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outfit details:  skirt (worn as dress) - ?  //  belt + chevron ring- f21  // ​ vest - chicwish  //  necklace - moorea seal  //  two toned ring - amerrymishap  //  copper & triangle rings - jade stone  //  anklets - aquarian soul  //  snake armband - experimental vintage  //  sandals - blowfish shoes

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​This little number is what I wore yesterday.  We both had eye appointments and James had the day off, so we left a bit early to hit up some thrift shops.  I found just a few golden finds.  Im particularly excited about the black suede fedora I found for $3.  I actually felt guilty for spending $3 on it!  When your trying to save $$ it puts you in a whole different mindset. 

I think summer has decided to finally really creep in here in Texas.  The past few days have been so muggy and hot, and I know its only the beginning.  I hope we keep getting more rain so we can swim in the river!  I miss the river.  Its about time we get our butts down there.  Its kind of hard to believe we are creeping up on the end of May already.  This month.  I knew I had alot on my plate as far as deadlines.  I have about 4 different June 1st deadlines on wonderful projects Im contributing to.  And each one still seems so undone and far away from the finish line.  But I know it will all come together.  Time just flies by.  It really really does.  ​

I went to my second session of therapy yesterday.  She introduced me to the EMDR method.  It felt a bit silly at first, but I can see where it might go, so I look forward to continuing.  I felt more relaxed this time... I could tell through my body language.  One hour goes by insanely fast.  ​

Today is day 6 of my no solid food fast.  Im actually really surprised how easy it has been.  The first two days were no fun at all.  Upset tummy all day and horrible migraines.  But day 3 was better, and its been getting better since.  I hardly even feel hungry which is really surprising for just having smoothies, pureed soups, teas and water.  5 more days to go.  I hope it only gets better.  I know not everyone else is experiencing the same ease, and I hate that.  I didn't think I could survive without coffee.  Literally.  But, Im proving myself wrong!  Its been a test of will, and its really shown me that I can have strength in the face of willpower.  I did by myself a salted almond chocolate bar as my reward for when Im done, and I cannot wait to eat it!!!​

PINSPIRATION // WILDFLOWERS

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(all images found via pinterest)​

Inspired by one of my favorite Tom Petty songs...  Oh how I long to just run free through a field like this one above.  Im in love with all of the colors and textures in this palette.  ​

Im thinking about integrating my Bohemian Collective blog posts over here instead of having a separate blog for it...  I'm not entirely sure about this transition.  All I know is Im having a really hard time keeping up with both sites, so this may re-inspire me in a new direction with it all.  I miss sharing beautiful things and creative artists like I did over there, as well as our own creative fashion shoots...  So, I may give a go over here for a while and see how it flows...  (I love the site over there, so its a hard choice for me, but I also want to not feel like I'm abandoning the space.  Sometimes simpler is better...)​  So for now, time will tell... Will you follow along with me as I re-arrange...

SHEDDING SKIN

Since the last full moon, I have intentionally been working on 'shedding skins'.  Releasing layers of myself that no longer serve me.  I have quite a few of them.  The ones Im really focusing on are the ones that keep me separated in ways with my husband, or with others I'm close to.  Other layers are ones that keep me wrapped in fear, of oh so many things.  ​This week I have felt a few of those layers slowly making their way down my body, flaking off here and there as they shed.  I'm learning the shedding process is just that, a process.  For me at least, its not something that can just be ripped off, thrown away, and forgotten.  It's a slow, messy, submergence into the shadow realm of self, followed by a rip by rip by rip releasing of this old skin.  There have even been times I find myself obsessively sewing back together this old skin because it was comfortable and familiar, only to once again rip by rip release it. 

I think this shed snake skin I found in my backyard yesterday was a beautiful reminder of the new life that is being created in me right now as I release these skins.  ​