tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20410923819944237182024-03-20T00:14:50.469-07:00IndubitablyLauraLaurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11289553776521492395noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041092381994423718.post-21113587812387576852016-02-18T17:44:00.001-08:002016-02-18T17:57:40.317-08:00Paying taxes in a building like this...sucks less. My Love affair with
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I moved to St. Louis, MO in June 2012. </div>
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Zach and I found a beautiful 4 family style apartment right across from Tower Grove Park in South City. </div>
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I immediately fell in love with the 1900's architecture and charm. Being right off the park was incredible. We took long walks, bike rides, played in a softball league and even took our engagement photos in Tower Grove Park. We loved it. </div>
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In 2014, we got married and in 2015 Zach and I found a gorgeous home, just 3 miles south of Tower Grove Park. We were able to stay in South City and now live in the home of our dreams!</div>
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Amid living our happily ever after, well life happened. I thought I was adulting super hard but missed the fact that not only had my license plates expired, I never transferred over my personal property tax from St. Charles County.<br>
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I now introduce you to my week of crashing back down to feeling naive, helpless and, well, dumb. Super dumb.<br>
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I am a by-the-books, rule follower. The idea of being insubordinate on not only my plates, but my taxes?! Ugh. </div>
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Phone call after phone call of dead ends, just trying to figure out what I had to do to get settled up with my personal property tax and vehicle plates. </div>
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Everyone forwarded me to another person who always told me I needed to go to the Collectors office in person. </div>
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In person? What century are we in?! </div>
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Well, apparently we are in a past one because the place I was sent to was like an enchanted castle.<br>
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I took off work early and headed to my Collector of Revenue's office at the St. Louis City Hall in downtown. I have driven by this place so many times, just never really thought further than how creepy awesome it looked!<br>
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Today, I had the absolute pleasure of getting to go inside.<br>
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Visiting City Hall to pay expensive personal property taxes and a renewal on my license plates in any other setting would have made me absolutely miserable. I would have been so upset upon leaving and just annoyed with the whole process. </div>
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I am a sucker for old architecture and nothing else mattered so long as my curiosity could wander, photos could be snapped and a few questions to the security guard could be answered. I was blissful with my random and unexpected Thursday adventure. </div>
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Although I still feel immature for not knowing the proper protocol for updating my life and license, its almost like I got my happily ever after anyway :)<br>
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xo, indubitably me.Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11289553776521492395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041092381994423718.post-1165392244739124162016-02-07T10:47:00.002-08:002016-02-08T20:27:06.900-08:00All black everything(almost.)<br>
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Its crisp and sunny out today, my favorite combo to layer on my look, one detail at a time.</div>
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My Spinelli from Recess look was inspired by my new boots. They were begging to be worn with my leather jacket, both of which were designer steals. Right place at the right time kind of deal ;)</div>
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Any time I want to feel extra fancy, I pop on my Mainland Revival magna ring. It's so pretty and the perfect amount of finger flair. (did I just say finger flair....)</div>
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- Gold necklace combos(intermix depending on the day)</div>
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- Opaque tights from Express(by far the best EVER and last foreverrrr)</div>
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I can't tell you when it began but I could try. My grandma, aunts and even an uncle have always had their hands in the soil. I always thought weeding was a big bummer but only after owning a home and garden of my own, truly appreciated what they were doing(or rather growing). </div>
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It was always my favorite growing up, aside from collecting shiny rocks, to walk their property and collect pretty things to make arrangements with. It's my dream to have the same around my own home. Here are some of the beauties I found and arranged from my parents house.<br />
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In honor of my love for all florals and upcoming Valentine's Day, I wanted to take a trip down memory lane and introduce you to some of my favorite floral memories.</div>
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Caught up in love with some flowers. This was during a college trip to New York. I haven't met too many flowers I didn't like. Or maybe I was just so excited to see something green in the city for once. I will call it a tie between the two.<br />
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In college, I was able to study abroad in London. During a walk home with my flat mates, we came across the most beautiful, flowering tree. It was just snowing petals so whimsically. I collected some of the blooms and made an arrangement for my room.<br />
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Of course, so many things about my time in London were magical...</div>
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Portabella Market in London was one of my favorite places ever. So eclectic, colorful and free. I took one of my favorite photos while there of a Wild at Heart florist shop. I got to take home a little floral treasure with me that day.<br />
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I went to school to study fashion, so you bet we had "fashion shoots". This one was actually for Sseko Designs. My friend Jen took the photos and I think always just gravitate my body to the greenery. Climb that tree and lay on it? No problem! Lay on the cold wet grass, absolutely! Pretend to pick flowers, oh was I supposed to pretend? Can I keep these...?<br />
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One of the few photos I have seen from my actual college graduation ceremony. I felt so lucky to have found it on the school's website shortly after and it happens to be one I am most fond of. Stephens (my college) gave each of us girls(yes it was an all girls school) a Gerber daisy. It was so special and sweet. I do have to admit, think I mostly like like this photo because it showed off my favorite ring I got while in London and my manicure with the best nail polish color ever: Essy Lucky Lucky Lavendar!<br />
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After college, I moved to New York. I was overwhelmed by the amount of gorgeous, fresh flowers everywhere. Why are they EVERYWHERE in New York. Yes, everywhere.<br />
I would buy myself a $10 bouquet almost every week to keep in my room. It was the most wonderful thing. I still can't believe how you could get a $10 bouquet of a dozen roses and a great mani/pedi for $19 in New York. Those were about the only cheap things in that city.<br />
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I was so fortunate to have had such amazing friends and neighbors in Astoria, New York. Me, Farzie and Michelle would drive out to Mattituck, Long Island to spend time on the beach, visit the wineries and shops around town. It was possibly the most relaxing weekends I've ever had. I day dream of our time there often. </div>
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More from our walking trip of Long Island. Just breathtaking...and this doesn't even touch on the ocean views beyond the amber fields. It's like nature exploded out of a national geographic magazine here.<br />
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My friend Farzie introduced me to the floral shop of my dreams. It was by her work, at the time, in Long Island City, NY. It was called {fLo rE sta}. She always came home with the prettiest and most unique arrangements. I had to visit and I had to have one. The shop was full of vintage silver and mercury glass containers. It was a place I wanted to be in forever. It was stunning and a huge inspiration for me that I still draw back on today as I embark on my floral dreams (or rather reality).<br />
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This was my favorite arrangement while in New York. Farzie gave it to me as a parting gift as I was moving from New York back to Missouri. It was from {fLo rE sta} and was so little but so complex. Ever since, I have wanted to make an arrangement with a baby cabbage flower. One day, little baby. One. day...<br />
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As for my love of flowers in recent years, you all are catching it in real time. My love for flowers and planting just keeps on growing. Stay tuned..</div>
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>>xo, indubitably laura </div>
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Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11289553776521492395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041092381994423718.post-44455745697448842462016-01-31T14:52:00.001-08:002016-01-31T14:52:50.881-08:00Terrarium Planting Party - what's that?<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">You may have seen from my blog or if you follow me on Instagram or Facebook, I make succulent arrangements and terrariums! </span></div></div><div>So far, I've had two super fun terrarium planting classes. But what does that mean?</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIQopnez6gX-g3NUyDSBgPUaoaJ1gRRGDyfSTGcADNOyJl28fwVFMm57JvJZ52buXBNNJLlwSM4uSCRSi_cTgdKW-x6d301JEKxPi5z3F1AzJeNWZ35GCYXFDajd7m1ex_X_gF5nHfdus/s640/blogger-image-114297270.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIQopnez6gX-g3NUyDSBgPUaoaJ1gRRGDyfSTGcADNOyJl28fwVFMm57JvJZ52buXBNNJLlwSM4uSCRSi_cTgdKW-x6d301JEKxPi5z3F1AzJeNWZ35GCYXFDajd7m1ex_X_gF5nHfdus/s640/blogger-image-114297270.jpg"></a></div></div><div><div><br></div><div>In the class, I teach how to plant and keep alive a beautiful succulent terrarium or arrangement. They are so beautiful and fun to put around the house! </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifklYpUjnWPFF-ejdhHtWdF0mo25_cR4srwEyBWLsO-VYjgjdgw_oqogWO42XnOZ6-CWyQIIQ5jcIXs5Y2jamRSNkJgPZWDlkiAnAhw1jbLgzR0mF2M3NxbvEseBU_YVpyFzYfTFRSKH8/s640/blogger-image--1619163350.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifklYpUjnWPFF-ejdhHtWdF0mo25_cR4srwEyBWLsO-VYjgjdgw_oqogWO42XnOZ6-CWyQIIQ5jcIXs5Y2jamRSNkJgPZWDlkiAnAhw1jbLgzR0mF2M3NxbvEseBU_YVpyFzYfTFRSKH8/s640/blogger-image--1619163350.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Class <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">includes everything you need:</span></div><div>- Tererrium of your choice</div><div>- planting materials</div><div>- 1 succulent to plant (additional can be purchased for $5 each) </div><div>- Wine and snacks...really great snacks (I don't know about you but I am more creative with some wine in hand )</div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzCOocvQM_aWc4zKobZ6rWMR2ZKkePnjzGPJuFdayBi4hRCtWAKP095wJyo8-0-3N14QjamLD7hB4EOmPQiYJT3kDI6fdY7I8A-H2Vnm9UV4MfapXGq1SqDlVrBJcnQ8zxVyVRcglXUTQ/s640/blogger-image-617930547.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzCOocvQM_aWc4zKobZ6rWMR2ZKkePnjzGPJuFdayBi4hRCtWAKP095wJyo8-0-3N14QjamLD7hB4EOmPQiYJT3kDI6fdY7I8A-H2Vnm9UV4MfapXGq1SqDlVrBJcnQ8zxVyVRcglXUTQ/s640/blogger-image-617930547.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Everyone puts their own personality and creativity into their arrangement. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitoiUDCjL_jkHptxzZl-mW7IHS5GI2OQQGtl7ANDH71Mb1KihdiY9MNHKQAxOhkoNqFr-34-sCAG6x0-9Qw3_gEDALz4aZZTU27LDSRDpb1AYn2LiwdDfY4U8NCwzr8yeXgGy165-5wms/s640/blogger-image-578338108.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitoiUDCjL_jkHptxzZl-mW7IHS5GI2OQQGtl7ANDH71Mb1KihdiY9MNHKQAxOhkoNqFr-34-sCAG6x0-9Qw3_gEDALz4aZZTU27LDSRDpb1AYn2LiwdDfY4U8NCwzr8yeXgGy165-5wms/s640/blogger-image-578338108.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>We have so much visiting, sipping, snacking and planting. It's so peaceful and the perfect way to spend an afternoon or evening with friends!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy4ooQamvIauQMA29JRauNLejateMgH_D4j8Ua9S8cxaz-ONCYIaoBjvbi-gtEDDKsN4h3_r0hsqUO_ojsmQ6fFXu4361cUPoaQptUx1i3l7gGdFSfGUT58kC1GMYsHkH_r29Cz21kTKw/s640/blogger-image--1977715263.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy4ooQamvIauQMA29JRauNLejateMgH_D4j8Ua9S8cxaz-ONCYIaoBjvbi-gtEDDKsN4h3_r0hsqUO_ojsmQ6fFXu4361cUPoaQptUx1i3l7gGdFSfGUT58kC1GMYsHkH_r29Cz21kTKw/s640/blogger-image--1977715263.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I can't wait for the next class!! So many great ideas for upcoming class concepts and awesome people who want to learn! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Some new ideas include a kid planting class and using toys to plant in, like dinosaurs! More to come on that! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">In the meantime, I've had an absolute blast making arrangements to see locally. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJSe_sJhErT3DpN3ODuCMrQCnmTGfmVtj_4G79dwEhofBXo3UJ8w4TeeqV5yN-mTOwo3OxJ6ypdA5H8hTc4vlMfO_iyj564-jEW4qX3d5ijEObO-GOaOSJDFLC1uKsXcT0dgjJlzAC5j4/s640/blogger-image-273147987.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJSe_sJhErT3DpN3ODuCMrQCnmTGfmVtj_4G79dwEhofBXo3UJ8w4TeeqV5yN-mTOwo3OxJ6ypdA5H8hTc4vlMfO_iyj564-jEW4qX3d5ijEObO-GOaOSJDFLC1uKsXcT0dgjJlzAC5j4/s640/blogger-image-273147987.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifQgC9Jfqryt9d77TgkNHQfXUyUGeURZleCLB81REnx5yXWGuWlmGTz-ogUayTmC7OvSdxVnWB1wuWd4xPQizfOZMe3fiXe1l5Jj8oP3BXctW7r7j5IP1UqOzqfxTXFkiVaAAWEEMs4ro/s640/blogger-image--1006995271.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifQgC9Jfqryt9d77TgkNHQfXUyUGeURZleCLB81REnx5yXWGuWlmGTz-ogUayTmC7OvSdxVnWB1wuWd4xPQizfOZMe3fiXe1l5Jj8oP3BXctW7r7j5IP1UqOzqfxTXFkiVaAAWEEMs4ro/s640/blogger-image--1006995271.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Working on making them to ship as well!! So exciting to see my little hobby grow into more. As I like to say, if you love something, let it grow!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">>>xo, indubitably me</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div><br></div>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11289553776521492395noreply@blogger.com0Americas (null)38.85386 -90.814626tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041092381994423718.post-9062190728880515332016-01-28T18:59:00.002-08:002016-01-28T19:09:15.974-08:00Pt. 2: My Visit to Baisch and Skinner Wholesale Floral Market<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
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Baisch and Skinner has been in business since 1952 selling fresh cut flowers and greens, potted plants, silk and dried flowers, decor, wicker, giftware and floral supplies.<br />
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The array of fresh flowers, plants and decor is stunning. The light and warmth pours through the greenhouse, giving life and vibrance to all the plants inside. It is breathtaking.<br />
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Walking through carefully and quietly as if to not disturb the peace and tranquility of the room. Looking around in awe as if in a priceless art gallery of all your favorite pieces, only they are all of your favorite plants and flowers. It is magical.<br />
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Read more about Baisch and Skinner via their website and in the wonderful article in STL Today - links below. Baisch and Skinner is a true St. Louis treasure.<br />
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Have you ever pulled up to a building and got so excited just by the looks of it from the outside that you don't remember parking the car? Well, maybe thats just me...<br />
Tonight my heart exploded and I went to floral heaven at the Baisch and Skinner Wholesale Floral Market.<br />
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As a St. Louisan and floral lover, I should have known that on Lasalle Street in South St. Louis was the magical Florist Row. I think the universe was keeping me from it until I reached a certain maturity in which I could handle it. Well, the universe introduced me a little prematurely because I was absolutely overwhelmed by all of the beauty, magic and life within the sprawling complex.<br />
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Maybe you are wondering how I got here. I kind of forgot that part too...through all my gawking.<br />
Fate played a hand in this visit. About 3 years ago, I was newly engaged and hitting up all of the bridal shows I could. I had the pleasure of meeting Angela Lopez of Elegance in Bloom at one of the bridal shows. I immediately fell in love with her unique arrangements and became immediately interested in having her create our wedding florals.<br />
After many meetings, emails and texts we designed together the most magical arrangements for my wedding. They were far more beautiful than I could have ever imagined. What does this have to do with ending up at the floral market?<br />
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Angie took me on a full tour of Baisch and Skinner. Through the green house, flower cooler, greenery cooler and even across the street to the arrangement accessory and decor haven. I was in love with everything and of course could have stayed for hours taking in all of the beautiful sights and scents.<br />
I ended up leaving with a box full of succulents, a few air plants and a heart so heavy I thought I might just explode with tiny emoji hearts all over the sidewalk!<br />
I did mention earlier that I forgot where I parked? At the first sign of the building, I stopped and parked right there, half way down the block. I was so happy and excited that I sprinted all the way back to the car. Just so much JOY you guys.<br />
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A huge thank you to Angie and the wonderful people at Baisch and Skinner for allowing me to come visit!<br />
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<br />Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11289553776521492395noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041092381994423718.post-38115337695390561292016-01-26T19:39:00.001-08:002016-01-26T19:39:42.543-08:00Getting DIRTy {with planting}I love plants. I always have. As a kid, I wanted to work at a florist. When I got to highschool, I found that in my town only family lines and old ladies worked in floral shops. So my "dream" was shot but I didn't stop loving. <div>I loved making bouquets out of twigs, bushes or buds from the yard to make random arrangements. It always hurt a little to see them die inside though. I love bringing the outdoors inside to live. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglxOpSH8l8sVlL3Tdu9imK_zVw9aWalNOwSMcu9hW9GftLZz63IUtjPx8OicMB42rEtPqNLcAcyu1LoCZ8052Hh6QGdI1N_z63wuDe0teoEp5OShLvxGU7_YcT3zRtJiiOft0Q1WYc7B4/s640/blogger-image--972433979.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglxOpSH8l8sVlL3Tdu9imK_zVw9aWalNOwSMcu9hW9GftLZz63IUtjPx8OicMB42rEtPqNLcAcyu1LoCZ8052Hh6QGdI1N_z63wuDe0teoEp5OShLvxGU7_YcT3zRtJiiOft0Q1WYc7B4/s640/blogger-image--972433979.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Keeping plants alive has never been my thing though. I didn't have a green thumb...I still might not but my disguise is choosing easy, low maintenance plants that look awesome. <div>Succulents are the perfect "I'm not a plant person" plant. <br><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCuMCkGJ3O7CZYLNAcx8AR_KX26p8_t6M0iXESCpHhNqL9PDL4AXHLoFqPknaPGPbUfBKvB_Iy9np96dObznbfNGB8z2HmbaKDWAaehm0ib8OwV0i6-hMfH2T5sjLXDmgqrD0_hGz-CCI/s640/blogger-image--2139231646.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCuMCkGJ3O7CZYLNAcx8AR_KX26p8_t6M0iXESCpHhNqL9PDL4AXHLoFqPknaPGPbUfBKvB_Iy9np96dObznbfNGB8z2HmbaKDWAaehm0ib8OwV0i6-hMfH2T5sjLXDmgqrD0_hGz-CCI/s640/blogger-image--2139231646.jpg"></a></div></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">They are easy peasy and I love teaching people how to create their own indoor arrangements that they can enjoy for a long time<i>(so long as they can remember to squirt some water on it once a week.)</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzCSO2TvARdwr1oK6FfxxEIPAunEhU8A3jWgYBNdYDd2qMyjJt4CMFr-Lrxh9QBtg5YxVupqOUEN2L9PMuWUaWE6DubWav4eFbUshEHNMX1MsrmCdoX5NIvvUdMGS1gmgv3jgOBtMQewg/s640/blogger-image-1767300657.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzCSO2TvARdwr1oK6FfxxEIPAunEhU8A3jWgYBNdYDd2qMyjJt4CMFr-Lrxh9QBtg5YxVupqOUEN2L9PMuWUaWE6DubWav4eFbUshEHNMX1MsrmCdoX5NIvvUdMGS1gmgv3jgOBtMQewg/s640/blogger-image-1767300657.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I love mixing textures and colors to make beautiful, organic arrangements<i>(swoon😻💕). </i>No matter how they are arranged, they just look beautiful, the messier the better. I have some plans for new arrangements so stay tuned as I plant play and share away! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">>>xo, indubitably me</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirQwKRzDr6IKyCA-x0rH_XUpucjbAeXXW_IBYve8jGMYFvVzyYsGOdgGHQd9zeqixfZmFxXgND-oJK-pCKo-q0tt0oFaNPSYgHv10OZa9LQ4kXsTpC0qNAFjIyttCVc3eOoX_OYipCBSU/s640/blogger-image--1722436423.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirQwKRzDr6IKyCA-x0rH_XUpucjbAeXXW_IBYve8jGMYFvVzyYsGOdgGHQd9zeqixfZmFxXgND-oJK-pCKo-q0tt0oFaNPSYgHv10OZa9LQ4kXsTpC0qNAFjIyttCVc3eOoX_OYipCBSU/s640/blogger-image--1722436423.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11289553776521492395noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041092381994423718.post-41036397136497951872016-01-25T21:00:00.000-08:002016-01-25T21:00:39.585-08:00Planted. Where my love for plants started to grow. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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>>Somewhere deep inside are feelings and ambitions that are just waiting to grow<<<br />
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My love for plant did not come from a gift with them. To be quite frank, I hated plants. Well, they hated me first. They say I killed them, I say they died. Regardless they never made it. Until one random trip to the grocery store changed everything.<br />
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I went to buy some flowers for my house. I often did this because I love LOVE flowers and enjoy having them in the house when people came over. It just makes everything look photo perfect, fresh and alive.<br />
That day, I saw a pretty little green plant. It was cheaper than the flowers I typically purchased. Instructions were straight forward. Though there were no flowers on this plant(yet), it looked like something I could handle.<br />
Not only did I handle it, it grew! It grew all these beautiful flowers and I learned it was a Peace Lily. I fell in love with growing my home decor right then and there.<br />
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After success with the lily, I dabbled in growing a tiny herb garden. It started with just wanting basil. I love making pita pizzas and always purchase fresh basil so why not pluck from my own back yard?<br />
The herb garden didn't do well, it did great! It out grew its tiny plot almost over night. I could hardly keep up with it but had more than enough basil, mint, dill weed and others (I can't remember) to last us all summer.<br />
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We had a gorgeous fall in Missouri. My outside plants stayed in full bloom way longer than expected. My gardens grew almost effortlessly. <div>
With the cold came longer days spent inside and my budget for purchasing real flowers to bring life indoors dwindled as home expenses increased. Not to mention, I have cats that love to eat plants, flowers especially. I wasn't into buying flowers that had to be locked in a room to be forgotten and die. </div>
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On a random trip to Home Depot, I got stuck in the plant section. If only I could grow my arrangements and just bring them out when I wanted. Then, I wouldn't have to buy flowers every time I had guests. They would be growing on deck for the occasion. Smart. </div>
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I purchased some potting essentials and started with about 6 arrangements. I loved planting them. My heart exploded with my new creations. It was euphoric. </div>
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I scattered my arrangements throughout my house and thought of clever ways to display them. </div>
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I was addicted. It seemed everyone else was too. I received an amazing response to my new hobby. My sweet little creations haven't just grown and served as home decor, they've helped me find a part of myself I never knew I had. </div>
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Apparently, this piece of me is deeply rooted and shared by many of my family members, past and present. What an honor to be compared to my aunts, uncles, grandparents and even great-grandparents and their effortless skill with plants. </div>
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I wouldn't call this a gift. It's a blessing and I am so thankful. Now, grow little babies, grow. </div>
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Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11289553776521492395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041092381994423718.post-30278325122204626212016-01-25T19:49:00.001-08:002016-01-25T19:49:56.899-08:00Oh hey, I'm here. Already.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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>>I've been feeling an increasingly strong tug to start a blog.<<<br />
This is a feeling I've felt for years and never felt strongly for. Who would want to read what I have to say? Perhaps someone? Likely no one.<br />
I took to journaling for a minute but found my hands moved slower than my thoughts when pen hit paper. I am more fluid on keys.<br />
I have been collecting photos, experiences and ideas with all intentions of starting them somewhere.<br />
As fate would have it, in 2009 I started this blog. Long since forgotten and dusty from 7 years of neglect, she was still beautiful, strong and most importantly she was still me. She was true. I hadn't strayed far and so here I am.<br />
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Hello, world. I am Indubitably Laura.Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11289553776521492395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041092381994423718.post-58041182100670523822009-12-27T21:51:00.001-08:002009-12-27T23:14:18.583-08:00Pretty GirlyAfter looking on <span style="font-style: italic;">dopeambition.com</span>, I was introduced to a new pastime...<span style="font-style: italic;">www.polyvore.com</span><br /><br />It is an amazing site that allows you to pick through thousands of items to make the perfect outfit! I made one and really love it! I tried to choose items I could realistically afford <span style="font-style: italic;">(if I really saved)</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:85%;">I love soft elements which is why I chose pieces with a lot of texture. The light colors work delicately together to create an antique motif, carried on by the metal details in the necklace and clutch. Quite honestly, I could do without the shoes. I love the color but would rather have something with a platform and perhaps a side button detail.</span><br /></div><br /><div><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/pretty_lady-2/set?.embedder=1235022&.mid=embed&id=14654018"><img width="400" alt="pretty lady-2" src="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-set/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFk1DdW54My16M2hHdFN1QUlyemJXTncAAAACaWQKAWUAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg" title="pretty lady-2" height="400" border="0" /></a><br/><small><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/pretty_lady-2/set?.embedder=1235022&.mid=embed&id=14654018">pretty lady-2</a> by <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/profile?.embedder=1235022&.mid=embed&id=1235022">Laura Bross</a> featuring <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/1928_jewelry/shop?brand=1928&category_id=60">1928 jewelry</a></small></div><br/><div style="font-size:0.75em"><b>Items in this set: </b><br/><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/tfnc_miu_pleat_dress_dresses/thing?.embedder=1235022&.mid=embed&id=12681846">TFNC Miu Miu Pleat Dress | TFNC Dresses @ USC</a>, 39 GBP<br/><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/floral_slash_velvet_jacket/thing?.embedder=1235022&.mid=embed&id=11143356">Floral Slash Velvet Jacket</a>, $150<br/><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/aldridge_sea_shoes_satin_bow/thing?.embedder=1235022&.mid=embed&id=11910716">J. Aldridge by Sea of Shoes Satin Bow Heel</a>, $98<br/><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/steve_madden_regaal_pump/thing?.embedder=1235022&.mid=embed&id=10373001">Steve Madden 'Regaal' Pump</a>, $90<br/><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/premium_velvet_tassel_clutch/thing?.embedder=1235022&.mid=embed&id=12669717">Premium Velvet Tassel Clutch</a>, $70</div><br /><br /><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/profile?.mid=badgecolor&id=1235022"><img src="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-colorbadge?.out=png&count=10&src=set_stream&uid=1235022" border="0" height="60" width="120" /></a>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11289553776521492395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041092381994423718.post-77472797792929645182009-12-26T13:03:00.000-08:002009-12-26T13:27:56.944-08:00Waiting<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb8oteob4kUJ_90-Re9CmYaAegwanKEIJQgq-7hHxQS6GcC14FcIXJD7Szur0BHsE-2k1Owe7ilvCYiu9BnZ4hXpoXM1ty1Am-Hp-go2qPEsclrjCtIB3kYZZEADPZBCgG3wNFZ6c7B5k/s1600-h/CIMG2787.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb8oteob4kUJ_90-Re9CmYaAegwanKEIJQgq-7hHxQS6GcC14FcIXJD7Szur0BHsE-2k1Owe7ilvCYiu9BnZ4hXpoXM1ty1Am-Hp-go2qPEsclrjCtIB3kYZZEADPZBCgG3wNFZ6c7B5k/s320/CIMG2787.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419656440614118818" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">photo by: <span style="font-style: italic;">me- </span></span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:78%;" >brighton, england</span><br /></div><br />waiting for something<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >always.</span><br /><br />a feeling. a connection. a response. a beginning. an end.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >something</span><br /><br />that will make me feel different. something that will feel new and<br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" ><br />exciting.<br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><span style="font-size:100%;">never redundant or predictable. </span></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">i feel like i'll never know whats<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">coming.</span></span></span></span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" ><br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;">sometimes I feel like i'm stuck on a merry-go-round. </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br />my emotions doomed to keep spinning</span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" ><br /><br />around.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;">when it stops, i'll be dizzy. I can never be certain where life will take </span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" ><br /><br />me.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: italic;"></span></span><span style="font-style: italic;"></span><br /></span>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11289553776521492395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041092381994423718.post-16075767775164260022009-12-22T11:20:00.000-08:002009-12-22T11:32:17.706-08:00Bright Future?I am ready for these <span style="font-style: italic;">lights,</span> though I'm not sure what they mean. I am drawn to them with delight but are they really what they seem?<br />On one hand they are my future, luminous and bright. On the other they are deceiving, shadowing dangers of the night.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDW8Cjb8HszMoMJwe3BqhbXR4-oiHJTyZpnNjrGwdgJowMb-6SfeMLIVxsIqobzSAR8c_lb1ZT8mLjuT3BF0ROlMsKpRZ3y87bXPgfacvDRJH5mB9S3bxd2OIRrsCHUv2bE1GgkVKoDoQ/s1600-h/IMGP3160.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDW8Cjb8HszMoMJwe3BqhbXR4-oiHJTyZpnNjrGwdgJowMb-6SfeMLIVxsIqobzSAR8c_lb1ZT8mLjuT3BF0ROlMsKpRZ3y87bXPgfacvDRJH5mB9S3bxd2OIRrsCHUv2bE1GgkVKoDoQ/s320/IMGP3160.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418143691808620178" border="0" /></a>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11289553776521492395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041092381994423718.post-10656763981721188882009-12-21T22:10:00.000-08:002009-12-21T22:22:31.205-08:00Goodwill Hunting- Part 2What a pleasant surprise it was to be taken to a<span style="font-style: italic;"> <span style="font-size:85%;">G</span>oodwill</span> <span style="font-style: italic;"></span> I did not know existed. So it seems the <span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >G</span><span style="font-style: italic;">oodwill</span> gene runs in the family.<br />In other words, I got it from my momma.<br />I was greeted at the<span style="font-size:85%;"> </span><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:85%;">C</span>hesterfield</span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" > G</span><span style="font-style: italic;">oodwill</span> by Dior trench....oh hello! Would not be worth the trip if the treasure was not buried somewhere. Finding Dior was too easy, and too big (size wise) actually. So, I left him for some vintage sweaters.<br />My mom asks, "<span style="font-style: italic;">how can you spot the good stuff"</span>.<span style="font-style: italic;"> "I am a seasoned professional"</span>, I say. Not really, I just said, <span style="font-style: italic;">"umm, look for something cool and if it says something I recognize, I put it back." </span>Unless it is one of my <span style="font-style: italic;">designer</span> friends. Then, I invite them into my cart.<br />With these bargain shopper habits, I hope to support the <span style="font-style: italic;">little guy</span> for a while. By that I mean my wallet...it is so very <span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >small</span>.Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11289553776521492395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041092381994423718.post-68551726530544038322009-12-19T22:29:00.000-08:002009-12-19T23:08:00.375-08:00Recycled WRapper<span style="font-weight: bold;">Today</span><span style="font-size:180%;"> <span style="font-size:100%;"><br />was</span> </span>filled with a lot of learning.<br />most days are.<br />this day i enjoyed my experiences.<br /><br />1. opening is better than closing.<br />2. be a bitch to a bitch= <span style="font-style: italic;">free</span> lip gloss.<span style="font-style: italic;">..?</span><br />3. tapas means a lot of things.<br />4. i am a mini sushi rollin machine<br />5. sushi is an awesome, edible art<br />6. <span style="font-family: times new roman;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">banzai</span></span> is amazing. look it up. purchase it. you will love it.<br />7. Newspaper= great wrapping paper....gives a whole new meaning to recycled <span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">W</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">R</span></span><span style="font-style: italic;">apper</span><br /><br /><br />Meaning of today's experiences:<br />*1. in retail, during holiday, in the cold, put me at the mall as early as you want. i get a parking spot. i get there long before the crazies. i get to leave just when things get hectic. retail worker's perfection.<br />*2. every experience i have had at a fragrance counter has been interesting, to say....the very least. i am definitely a daisy girl. daisy girl lover/ fragrance sales lady rubbed her nose across my saturated wrist and told me so. DKNY <span style="font-style: italic;font-size:130%;" >be delicious</span> lady was curious. she prompted a sale with lots of<span style="font-style: italic;"> free</span> stuff but only gave up some. then she was not nice. then i became not nice. then i got free lip gloss. if that didn't make sense. i am aware. if it did. tell me what it means.<br />*3. tapas and sushi party became more like every kind of cheese and some sushi party. which is cool. my hips will be more insulated all winter now.<br />*4. my sushi comes in huge, monster roll and teeny baby. i became so amused with creating itty bitty sushi rolls and began to wonder if there is a world record for smallest?<br />*5. it became such an amusement that i began disecting the little baby rolls and reconstructing them into interesting shapes...photos to come soon. way more interested in making than eating.<br />*6. as far as i am concerned, bansai is the coolest game i have ever seen/played. that could keep a whole room attentive and interactive for hours. and of course it was turned into a drinking game.<br />*7. Its all about being different<span style="font-style: italic;">(+/-)</span>. if you get a gift from me for xmas, it will be wrapped in the st.louis post dispatch. even made newspaper bows and ribbon...proud moment right there. just call me the recycled<span style="font-size:85%;"> <span style="font-style: italic;">W</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">R</span></span><span style="font-style: italic;">apper</span>.<br /><br />long day. felt like a whole weekend. it was awesome.Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11289553776521492395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041092381994423718.post-28785543276383108032009-12-18T17:45:00.000-08:002009-12-18T17:56:21.316-08:00Goodwill HuntingI <span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">love</span></span> goodwill.<br /><br />I actually think that I have lost complete interest in the mall or any organized shopping experience. I love the rush of finding those buried treasures among heaping piles of potential Halloween costumes.<br />If you know me at all....you'd know I am pretty cheap these days. This does not mean I do not appreciate the finer things, I just can't realistically afford to purchase them myself. <span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Yet!</span></span><br />I did run across an <span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Oscar de la Renta</span></span> blouse at <span style="font-size:85%;">GW</span>...and subtly yelled, <span style="font-style: italic;">"NO WAY!"</span><br />It has become quite evident that I was born in the wrong decade as everything I tend to bring home reminds my mom of what my grandma used to wear. <span style="font-style: italic;">What a compliment!</span>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11289553776521492395noreply@blogger.com0