My Flower Child

"Someone said there's a girl out there with love in her eyes and flowers in her hair"

Going To California -Led Zeppelin 

🍄  WOODLAND FAIRY 🍄

☮  COACHELLA ☮

❀ PRIMAVERA❀

 ☙ ROSES & IVY ☙

🌞  COMO LA FLOR 🌻

Special thanks to my aptly named flower child {L} for modeling my recently crafted flower crowns. Of all of these beautiful flower creations she is my  beautifulest bloom of them all.

Goodwill Hunting & Moon Musings

Wednesday was officially National Thrift Shop Day. How did I celebrate....well I didn't there was by no means anyway I was shopping that day. Yesterday however it was a go. I love to go Goodwill hunting in search of treasure. My intentions were finding a frame to fit my latest crossstitch project, and then from there well you can see for yourself I found some items I had too have.

This dress is my ultimate find of the day. All summer I had been admiring these tye-dye dresses on my many travels in town and beyond. When I tried it on and it fit so beautifully I did a twirl here and there and then looked at the tag. $6.00 dollars instead of $30.00 which was the sale rate everywhere else............score! I know summer is coming to a close and I'm going to wear the hell out of this dress because truth be told I feel like a mystical goddess in it.

I'm thankful that yesterday was a good one, everybody I came in contact with while I was out and about were blissfully nice to me and the day flowed unchaotic into night. Maybe it's the magic of the Full Corn Moon. For more astral insight Mystic Mamma is my go to and definitely worth a visit. I hope you enjoy the luna pic for my fellow lunitics. Do you work with the full moon? Maybe you do or don't but I have a little luna love note I would like to share. 

                       

Luna Love Note 

 It's time to get out of your head Alice. The viel of self doubt and other mind pricking painfull thoughts needs to be lifted. Oh, what is that luminous glow you have been hiding? That light needs to be shared collectively for humanity could use a boost, especially in these difficult times. Those everyday small good deeds are not small at all, they bond to the other and create a vibration. When the vibrations are strong enough there will be a ripple effect. Stay strong my beautiful friends, and I hope your weekend is full of moments that bring you joy.

                    

               

                 

47 Years Ago

Be still my hippie heart, I'm 36 and was born in the wrong generation.  I'm a proud down the line and generations hippie, raising a new era of hippies (not to be confused with hipsters, that really is offensive) So today to commemorate that blast from the past celebrate peace, love, and music played louder than usual. A little early morning tribute to celebrate the 47th Anniversary of 1969's Woodstock Festival.

Happy 47th Anniversary Woodstock ✌#woodstock #hippievibes #hippie #1969 #jimihendrix #janisjoplin #michaelang #santana #47yrsago

A video posted by Holly (@gypsyspirit916) on Aug 15, 2016 at 8:51am PDT

Craftastrophy

Well hello there, if you frequent this blog then yes I changed it up a bit again! One minute I'm content with something and the next moment I'm not .Okay on to a new subject, after a summer of whims I'm finally sitting down to do some crafting. Ive been wanting to make a collective of hippie sandals all Summer and I finally have one (yes only one) pair made.

I didn't just stop there. My wrist and hand had to have accompanying jewelry as well. Maybe when the weather turns to cold wintry sit in the house type of days I will make and stock pile crafts. Actually I should of pondered months ago about what I was making for Christmas gifts, let alone Halloween crafting should start now. My brain is stuffed full with ideas like a vintage attic full of boxes obscuring the long mirror, no clear vision at the moment. Alright enough ranting, school is just a week away for the children and then.......

What type of craftastrophies are you getting into?

Brighton Beach Art Stroll

The walk down to Brighton Beach from the street is a sight to behold in it's own. Instead of rushing down to the water we leasurly took in the art along the walls. The art, community, greenliving and all together vibe of this town has left an impact on our hearts. If you haven't already check out Downtown Bolinas. In the next installment I'll take you to the beach.

Downtown Bolinas C.A.

Last Tuesday the kids and I took a scenic road trip to a truly humble town with a green peace loving community. Wanting to always travel to this quaint seaside town and the 109 degree weather in Sacramento I decided it was time to take the trip. I took numerous photos so this may be a 3 part series. 

WELCOME TO BOLINAS

When you see this sign, you know you have arrived.

Smiley's Schooner Saloon & Hotel 

 Bolinas Super Market

 Burnt Park

 The People's Store

 The Free Box

Community Center

 Only gas station for miles.

 A really nice boutique with handmade goods.

 Really wanted to check this it out, but it's only open on weekends.

 Heading down Brighton to the beach.

 A real gypsy wagon!

 Got Stickers?

 Stay tuned for the art mural down to the beach.

Everyday Rainbows

"All I'm going to do is just go on and do what I feel"

Jimi Hendrix

Looks like Casa Sol y Luna is gearing up for  Hippie Hollydaze !

Flower In The Sun Farewell Song

Maybe Summertime with  Silver Threads & Golden Needles got a little Down On Me

gave me the Cozmic Blues

Time seemed to Work Me,Lord with Trouble In Mind

 Your The Only One Who Really Knows

 All Is Loneliness

Try...

 Walk Right In and Raise Your Hand 

 take a Piece Of My Heart

 I'm So Sad To Be Alone

What Good Can Drinking Do

 I'm drowning in My Own Tears

  Buried Alive In The Blue

Bye, Bye Baby

Bye Bye

In Loving Memory of Janis Joplin

45 Years of Pearl in the Sky

Just checking in

School has officially started for all four of the children, and Casa Sol Y Luna is silent (except for Pandora playing whatever MY heart desires in the background.) Even though there is four drop offs , four pick -ups at four different school's I think the school year started off well, and I got this.

{ San Francisco Love Tours Bus....wish I had one of my own, maybe one day }

So now that I have the house to myself I realize it is stuffed with so much. There are six of us living in this little humble homestead  and I look around and question "do we use this, do we need this ?" Being the one who does everything around here I realize if I can't keep up with it all and the thought and visual chaos of it all stresses me out , then it's time to purge! Instead of spring cleaning , I'm fall cleaning which is just as important because another turn of the wheel is approaching. This is my mission this week, so if you don't hear from in a few days I'm probably lost in a heap somewhere.

Downtown Santa Cruz & Farmers Market

Wednesday are usually reserved for corner view post but is on hiatus till September. Wednesday is also Downtown Santa Cruz's Farmers Market.

We took a short 2 minute walk from our hotel to the shuttle stop in front of the Marine Sanctuary. The shuttle runs from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

 25 cents to ride one way not bad. Of course if you don't get off you can ride back to your original pick up if you want a ride  through downtown and back.

 He we go on an adventure, ready to see more of the city.

 We hopped off and strolled into World Market Bazaar. Hazel ( a very loving american bulldog ) immediately greeted us as we entered. I purchased my prayer flags here.

These dogs really rock!

 The entrance to the Om Gallery

 Around the corner of Cedar & Lincoln we found the farmers market. First order of business a healthy snack. We purchased peaches that lasted all of five minutes, so soft, sweet, and juicy they were.

 I love that you could sample at your hearts content, plenty of varieties .

I had promised the kids that we would get all organic ice cream from The Penny Ice Creamery and we were in luck they had a booth. Mint Chip, Tahitian Vanilla Bean, and Peanut Butter Chocolate were thoroughly enjoyed as we strolled around and checked out all the vendors.

Handmade goods a plenty. I don't remember their name but I'm inspired to try my hand at soap making once again. I hope you enjoyed a little view of our trip to downtown. There truly is plenty to see and do.... until we meet again S.C.

 On a heart felt note thoughts and prayers of healing go out to the family of Madyson Middleton who ascended to heaven to be one with the  angels the day before we arrived.