52 Week Project: Week 12

Even though we bought a new outdoor rug and pillows, my man sent me First Day Of Spring flowers, and the temperatures have reached the 70s, it is snowing today. So why not embrace the [dark and dreary] winter wonderland and whip out some Christmas lights?

Sigh.

Enjoy your Tuesday.

xo, Laura  

Moments

And as I lay in bed and read, I feel as though the snow could melt outside from the warmth I feel as I listen to her breathe.  Deep breaths in and slow exhales out - a slight whistle and I know she has fallen asleep.  Dear dog of mine, you're precious.

xo, Laura

Fashion Confessions

I've been wanting to do this shoot for awhile. Mostly just because I've been wearing almost all neutrals when I used to wear a whole lot of color. I just love the way color pops against snow and I love unexpected color combinations, like coral and red.

xo, Laura

52 Week Project: Week 9

We had another snow day here yesterday, which meant lots of doing NOTHING (well, actually, we did lots of watching United States of Tara).

It also meant lots of chances for this puggle to run wild - she tends to get a bit crazy with the snow. What a wanderer.  So, instead, she gets to look at me from inside, being the cute little pup she should be.

I know everyone is saying it, but seriously, I am ready for spring. And the 70 degree day we had on Sunday was such a tease!

xo, Laura

My Work

I always go through manic stages of my own work, and well, things have been slow. I tend to dig the manic creating much better.

Anyway, here a few watercolors I've been working on and I just love how they came out as pillows.  Oh Society 6, you just make things so easy and I love you.  Check them out on

Society 6

(I also have some other new work posted there).  Hope you enjoy!

xo, Laura

52 Week Project: Week 8

It's pretty crazy that it has taken two months for my little sidekick to participate in this, but hey, whatever, right?

Since two months are officially over with, I thought it would be fun to do a little recap. Hope you enjoy!

Not much else going on other than hoping for a productive week!

xo, Laura

I Am Busy

My happy things this past week is based around one giant happy thing - the warmth of the sun. It's amazing to me that something so simple can make such a huge difference.  Feeling the warm sun against my skin for the first time in what feels like

forever

is enough to plaster a smile on my face for days to come. 

And so it goes, I'm drifting off into a dream (daydream) world, dreaming of everything from a trip to Costa Rica to starting an herb garden to adding bright yellow flowers to the front of our yard.  Spring, I know you will be here soon -- I can feel you -- but please, please, hurry up.  I need you.

These past few days have felt like I have had permanent

happy sunglasses

on (that's what I call them). You know those sunglasses that have a hint of orange in the lens and when you put them on, well everything has a certain glow to it? And it IMMEDIATELY brings you back to feet in the sand, sun on your back, and just overall wonderfulness.  Yea, everybody should have a pair of happy sunglasses, and even though I don't currently own a pair, I certainly feel like I've been wearing some.  And I'm loving it.

So as I leave you to daydream for yourself, this

stock photo illustration

is seriously adorable, so check it out.  That is

exactly

how I feel right now.  My daydreams tend to involve fish and

definitely

always

involve the ocean.

And if you have time, definitely check out Kari Lise's paintings.  There is something so magical about these

daydreaming maidens

.  Love!

And last one to check out - this

pin

.  I seriously love the

 Little Boy Daydreaming

(right image) by artist Kareena Zerefos.

Happy, Happy (SUNNY) Monday!

xo, Laura

Fashion Confessions

The good news is I haven't spent any money on clothes.  So I am succeeding there.  The beauty products, though, that's another story. Help!

And the truth is, it's been a whole lot of sweatshirts and no makeup for a long time around here.  So this post is not at all about fashion, but then again, isn't that the point of fashion confessions?

I've been inspired by my board Contact on Pinterest for awhile, so I finally attempted my own shoot.

Enjoy the rest of your day.

xo, Laura 

Happy Things

- Always rearranging the little things

- A cutie pup sunbathing in her spot in her adorable way of sitting

- An actual 

snow day

with my man *AS IN HE ACTUALLY STAYED HOME FROM WORK* (and our first time having a backyard to play in -- and a driveway to shovel)

- A pup barely seen

And in case you are over the snow, check out this

video

of a puppy playing in the snow for the first time. Now that

HAS

to warm your heart, no?

If not, maybe these

beach babes

(dogs) will.

Happy Monday!

xo, Laura