MAKE LOVE NOT WAR

February 21, 2015 Laura Mazurek

outfit details: kimono - gypsan // shirt - obey via lulu's // shorts - ae // hat - whisler civilian // booties - minnetonka // rings - little hobo bird + cultivated dreams + mountainside designs + soliloquy jewelry

I had so much fun shooting this outfit in my new little outdoor space. This is the beginning of my outdoor hillbilly spa. I'm so excited to soak in this tub in the heat of the summer with a cold beer. Ahhhh yes!!! I have plans to add alot more to this space overtime. But this is a good start for now!

So, when I put this kimono on, seriously all I want to do is twirl! It has such a fun feel to it and flows so amazingly, that you literally just want to twirl when you put it on! Ha ha. I have to say this kimono already holds a special place in my heart b/c the first night I wore it when it arrived, James and I had a scrabble date that ended up sucking, and I talked him into dancing with me instead over Ray LaMontagne and whiskey. Probably one of my favorite marriage moments in the past 7+ years.

This hat. This is the first hat Ive ever owned that is hand-tailored to fit! I have a very small head, so most of my hats don't fit me properly... or at all really. I found this nifty hat tape that you can put on the inside of your hat bands to make them fit better, so now all of my hats have it, except this one! Whisler Civilian hand crafts each hat and they have a wide range of sizes to choose from. I got the XS and it fits! I could actually probably have an XXS if it was offered, but this one is a nice fit. This style is the Cumberland, in Walnut. I can't wait to style this baby up in an editorial for the spring Bohemian Collective Magazine!

Speaking of magazine... I'm full on in mag mode right now. The days are going by quickly and I have so much to do to make this baby come to life in time! Maybe Ill do a post soon all about it! I tossed and turned until around 3 am last night thinking about all the details, so I guess you could say I'm starting to feel a bit overwhelmed. Just reminding myself to take one step at a time. At some point I have to figure out when I'm going to do my taxes too! Eeek! (deep breath) It will all get done in perfect timing...

LOVE YOUR SKIN

February 19, 2015 Laura Mazurek

I thought I'd share some more of my favorite all natural, handmade products I use for my daily skin therapy. If you have any favorites I'd love hear! Also, if anyone has any suggestions for natural scar tissue remedies, I'd love to hear.

A few of my my favorite healing products... The DoTerra clearskin I use every now and then when I have some trouble blemishes that need a little help. It smells great and doesn't insanely dry out your skin like most blemish products do.

Gypsy Moth Sol's alliviate is my go to salve for cuts. I bite the skin around my nails, so this gets used on a very regular basis. Self induced cuts! Ha ha. But this stuff works wonders. I usually put it on during evenings we are just sitting on the couch watching a movie or something. Ill slather my finger tips in it, which also helps to keep me from biting my fingers more during the movie, which I will otherwise do! Then I just rub it into my hands with some lotion when we are done b/c it is pretty greasy. But its great for any cut or burn, and you can really rub it in so its not greasy all over the place. (I believe her shop is closed right now, but will be reopening soon).

The White Sage/ Blue Chamomile Skin Therapy from Amrita Aromatics has been wonders. I roll this stuff on my fingers too, and its much lighter and soaks right in, so I can use it even when I'm sitting at my computer typing. I also use it on trouble spots on my face at times too. And Ive even just used it as a perfume b/c it smells so dang good!

These Marble & Milkweed cleansing grains + nectar are so gentle. My skin can get irritated by harsh products pretty easily. The rose + chamomile is such a shooting combo. (I got these from Bondad, a shop specializing in horse lovers, who also support natural handmade products like Marble & Milkweed.)

La La Earth's breast butter is one of my favorite things in the world. Ive gone through two jars of this stuff! After losing my mother to breast cancer, I'm wild about breast health, and this has been one of my routine healing therapies. It not only is putting good stuff into my tissues around my breasts, it also gives me a chance to have a daily check in with myself, as well as give that area love and massages.

It's not currently in her shop, but you can message her to see when her next batch is coming out!

These babies make my lips in heaven. The Cosmic Bath & Beauty Clove chapstick has been my go to for a few years now. I'm obsessed. I think Ive gone through about 10 sticks of it! Damn good chapstick. She has other yummy scents too, this one is just my all time favorite.

The Marble & Milkweed chapstick is a new favorite. It's the fattest chapstick Ive ever had. Its really wide, and comes in cardboard! Very cool. This is one that will last a very long time b/c of its size. I'm a huge fan of the smell of ginger!

The Cocoa Rose chapstick from Amrita Aromatics is not only gorgeously labeled, but just as beautiful in content. The smell is outstanding and its so creamy. I went through the entire stick so fast b/c I couldn't stop putting it on my lips! I'm kind of sad I'm out and need to be making a purchase soon!

As you can tell, I live in chapstick. I can't leave home without it. I have one next to my bed, by my computer, in my purse, in the bathroom. No joke!

Two other face goodies I love. This Pure Soul Holistics face oil got me hooked on face oils. I had used some previous to this that I just didn't love. This one made me fall in love. I put face oil on everyday now and my skin is so thankful. Contrary to thought, it does not make your face feel oily. It actually leaves my face less oily then when I used to use face lotion.

My face indulgence is using the Indigo Mask by Wild Honey Apothecary about twice a month. Love this stuff. It now comes in a powder that you mix with water so it last alot longer on the shelf. The one I have here is already mixed. Ill share a pic below of it on my face. I love the plum color!!!

THREADS // MIDNIGHT RAMBLER

February 16, 2015 Laura Mazurek

outfit details: cowl top - gaia conceptions // socks - free people // boots - F21 // necklace - roots & feathers // rings - bella and chloe

To go along with this little cold front that just blew in, here is an outfit post from a month or so ago! Ha ha. Not too long after I got my hair cut. Actually it was from right after xmas, b/c its what I wore to take my Nanna out for her birthday! (I'm a little behind on some posts, you can see...) This was one of the most coziest outfits Ive ever worn. I love love love this Gaia top. It's so versatile and so gorgeous. I don't have a whole lot of black in my closet anymore b/c I have to fluffy white babies that get hair all over everything! But sometimes I come across a piece that is worth the hassle of the lint roller. This was one of them.

These socks might be the only reason I'm not looking forward to summer ;) James actually picked them out for me, and I'm in love. And if my mom were alive, she would be stealing these boots from me, I just know it!

I'm a little bummed about the weather today actually. It's been so nice this past week. Although I shouldn't complain one bit b/c so many places are covered in snow! Texas is so funny with it's weather. Weve barely had any freezes at all this winter. Ive already started planting new plants (although I may have jumped the gun). I only did potted ones though so I could bring them inside if we get another freeze. But its been so pretty out this week. James and I did alot of yardwork together and our backyard is looking so nice. All I want to do is be outdoors and play in the dirt. But I guess I should take advantage of the cold days too and get lots of work done on the magazine!

Btw, an amazing new giveaway just went live over on the giveaway page, go check it out!