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Tarot and T-shirts

I read cards last night at the Village Farm School in Encinitas.  What a blast!  and what an amazing group of people.  I have been reading cards for the past 25 years and I am finally out of the closet and ready to read for parties, events and one on one.  It was so fun connecting with so many of you and if you want a follow up please don't hesitate to call, I had such a great time.  I also just picked up the latest batch of super cute spring t-shirts and tanks, hope you enjoy.

xoxo

kamie

T-shirts and storytelling

Dear friends,

I started my company and blog for two reasons.  One, to tell and share stories, and the other to sell Tshirts, both in hopes of shifting our consciousness.  I believe that the written word, as well as the words we speak carry an energy.  I do hope you enjoyed my teachers storytelling of Maha Shivaratri and its powerful words.

 Like many of you, I am still a student, in constant learning and integration.  The best part of falling down is getting up and running again, so with that I forgive all the fakers out there.  It is the biggest form of flattery, but I can't say I always like it.  You may have seen my instagram post saying f*** off fakers.  I will use this venue to say I am sorry if I offended anyone.

Tshirts are a multi billion dollar industry.  Not only did someone copy my friends brand but they used CANCER to sell them.  After spending 3 years with my own daughter who was being treated for cancer I opened my store in hopes to raise money for charity by selling tee shirts and I did.  I thought I could save the world...I was wrong. The once deep conversations soon turned into "material conversations" of only dresses and clothing and I soon lost interest.  Don't get me wrong, I love playing barbies and dress up, it's what I do, but it certainly is not what I AM.

The man who copied the Keep a Breast t'shirts printed "help support breast cancer", I was overcome with emotion, I had a crying breakdown.  How dare this man make millions of dollars on someone elses brand and spread word of supporting cancer!!  Copying brands, music and fashion is a given, like life, it all cycles. Fine, but to copy something and totally get it wrong by sending out messages of supporting cancer I will not stand for.  I meant it when I said your mother would be ashamed, we all come from the same mother, Outkast says it best, Mother Earth and we continue to f*** her to death, but she won't stand for that either.  I also don't believe that the f*** word is bad unless used to say f off, which by the way, I once said to my own mother in which my father washed my mouth out with soap, braces and all mouth bleeding, see what I mean in cycles.  My PR girl was so mad at me she didn't send out my email.  I don't blame her, I was mad and possibly needed my mouth washed out for telling the fakers to f off. 

I recently visited my home town in Utah where my mother is being treated for stage 4 lung cancer.  I cannot remember a more magical time with my family.  We played games, ate delicious food, laughed went through all my aunts, grandmothers and mothers jewelry.  I left with a shit ton of shoes, 18 to be exact, jewelry and a magic tea pot.  I was so happy to have spent this time with my family.  My brother and I rebonded and I found that male comfort I was longing for.  He and I were always kind of the black sheep of the family, both  coming from different fathers and never feeling grounded. 

The highlight of the trip was the shopping party hosted by my ridiculously gracious and open hearted sister.  My niece came with her new husband.  Like most families, people make mistakes fall apart and hopefully reconnect.  As women we have been gathering for centuries, the shopping is just an excuse.  My mother and I had not seen my niece in over 15 years, the shopping, the gathering the laughing and reconnecting is what it is all about.  I pretended to shoot guns,  the irony of me with a gun made us all have a good chuckle.

Now I sit at my spiritual sisters house, yes I am in many spritual circles, I have been for years, I am not a witch, but I do believe in the power of LOVE and MAGIC.  I know for a fact that without being plugged into the light we are definetely in the dark.

What I really want to say to the fakers is this:

Power without LOVE is cruelty

Love without Power is impotent.

Thank you for reminding me to live empowered.

OM Namah Shivaya

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Once upon a time a baby boy was born.  His parents took him to a vedic astrologer who told them that the child was born under “unlucky stars”.  The parents immediately tossed the boy into the ocean where he was swallowed by a fish and came to live in the fish’s belly.  Meanwhile, on Mt Kailas, Parvati asks Shiva to reveal to her the secret practices of yoga, the ones he has never revealed to anyone before.  Shiva agrees, but for privacy’s sake, takes Parvati to his secret cave beneath the ocean, sits her on his lap, and begins to expound the secret teachings of yoga that he has never revealed to anyone before.  Parvati is so enchanted by Shiva’s teaching that she soon falls asleep and misses many of the important details.  However, a fish in the ocean is swimming near to where Shiva and Parvati sit so he can hear Shiva’s discourse on yoga.  Inside the fish’s belly, the boy is listening intently to every word Shiva says and receives a transmission of the teaching of yoga.  Shiva blesses the boy, names him Matsyendra, the “Lord of the Fishes”, and encourages him to practice the yoga techniques he has just described.  Matsyendra practices yoga diligently for the next twelve years within the fish’s belly until he has mastered all the techniques, and then emerges to become the world’s first yoga teacher.  Some years later Matsyendra visits a woman who is childless and desperate to conceive.  He gives her some ashes and tells her if she eats the ashes she will have a child.  When Matsyendra leaves, the silly woman throws the ashes on the village cow dung heap.  Twelve years later Matsyendra returns to the village and seeks out the woman he gave the ashes, eager to find out if his remedy has worked.  The woman shamefully admits that she threw the ashes on the dung heap.  Matsyendra orders her to take him to the dung heap right away.  Underneath the cow dung, Matsyendra discovers a beautiful 12 year-old boy performing impeccable sadhana that he had practiced at birth.  Matsyendra sprinkles ashes on the boy and names him Goraksha—“cow ash”.  As it turns out, Goraksha is an even better yogi than Matsyendra.  Some years later, Matsyendra, who has a beautiful physique from doing his yoga asanas, is captured by a band of notorious yoginis and forced to become their sex slave.  Matsyendra soon falls into utter dissipation and has to be rescued by Goraksha.  Matsyendra is so far gone that he has totally forgotten his yoga practices and has to be reintroduced to them by Goraksha.

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Happy Valentines Day!

Dear Luv Thing Friends,

Sending Love to all of you, not just on Valentine's Day but every day...I do hope you will enjoy browsing our new LUV STORE now open on the web!

Catch me today at Bergamot Spa + Boutique, llc today 2 to 5 to share champagne and luv readings.
xoxo
kamie

I had a great time collaborating with designer Wendy Doyle, photographer Glenn Campbell and Model Jamila Caro.

Enjoy shopping for love now everyday, and if you like what you see please do share with friends.

xoxo

Kamie

 

New Heart on Your Sleeves!

Just in time for Valentine's Day... Check em' out here! http://bit.ly/KAQX5d

Creating Life and Change

I just love when life falls into place.

After recently listening to Abraham Hicks and the story of feel good Now, I look forward to dreaming up and welcoming in, new possibilities right NOW. Over the past year I have had so much time to review and reflect and be grateful once again for all that I am and all I have to offer right NOW.  

Here are some of my newest must have faves!

Paisley Kimono Lounger- perfect paired with jeans, as a robe or to the pool.  $46.

Crochet Hooded Bra- cozy and always with a hoody  $32

Floral Turquoise Blouse- beautifully paired with leggings, jeans, or shorts $39.

Luv Thing Ballet Tank- so light and perfect layering over a bikini, jeans or lounging $24. Comes in  black, pink, turquoise

Super Sheer Hoody Tee- perfect throw on that matches anything $32.

Ziz Zag Lounge Pant- you wont take them off!  $29. aqua, rust

See Through Sweaters- perfect layered over a tank for when the sun goes down $44. grey, oatmeal, blush

Luv Thing Cami Tanks- so sweet and comfy, for sleep or as an undy. $12. blush, cream, black

Rope Back Tank- $32. heather grey

Luv Thing Butterfly Tee- so light, so free rouching sides....oh so slimming! $26. turquoise, grey, tan

Sending Love,

xoxo Kamie

 

I'm BACK!

Happy 2014!!

Wow, what a ride it has been.  2013 was definitely a growing experience. I spent a lot of time decorating, gardening and continuing on my path.  Once again I am re-defining how I want to show up in the world, how I can best serve, while doing the things I love most, creating spaces and products to reflect inner and outer beauty.

My goals for 2014 are to bring back the luv thing staples that you all love, soft comfy tees, tanks and trends at prices your wallet will love.  I will also be popping up small boutiques, hopefully at a place near you!

You can shop NOW at Bergamot Spa, it's a luv things latest pop up boutique.

I also plan to create an online store with all of your favorite items and trends so shopping will once again be easy.

I'll pop by at Bergamot Spa for "What's new Wednesday" to personally help you shop!

xoxo

Kamie

 

Twas The Week Before Christmas!

Lets Celebrate the Season!

Please join me this Wednesday, December 18th for a very special event featuring Steve Gold and Heather Hollander. This magical night of Magnificence, Music and Meditation will be held at the beautiful Apotheque Spa. I just finished styling and decorating this amazing historical building. Come early to shop and check out the place!

Wednesday December 18th
Holiday Shopping and cheer at 6pm
Music and Meditation promptly at 7
$20 dollar love donation
Apotheque Spa
322 N. Cleveland St.
Oceanside, CA

Also join me and many other local vendors at Bergamot Spa this Thursday for Holiday Shopping and a dress up photo booth. You'll need to stop by and check it out!!

Thursday December 19th
Flash Pop Up Shopping
6pm to 8pm
www.Bergamotspa.com
775 N. Vulcan ave
Encinitas, CA
Popping up with me:
Lily Girl Jewelry www.shoplilygirl.com/
Cocoon wearable art http://www.cocoon-designs.com/
Suki Bijoux http://www.etsy.com/shop/SukiBijoux
Erin Fader Jewelry design http://www.erinfader.com/

Photo booth by Simone Allman photography

www.simoneallmen.com/‎

I am looking to set up the next It's a Luv Thing boutique back in the hood of Leucadia. Stay tuned!!

Happy Everything and Merry Always,

xoxo Kamie

Holidays at Apotheque

Happy Holidays! Wow how time flies...I look forward to the 9th year of serving all your holiday shopping needs once again. This year I have set up shop at Apotheque Spa located in downtown Oceanside across from the pier. The beautiful brick building was built in 1886 and full of great stories and an awesome vibe. I do hope you will take time to come by and shop with me.

I have been working hard redecorating the place to host special events, workshops, VIP private parties and a supper club. I will be rolling out an entire year's worth of fun and games so stay tuned for an incredible calendar coming your way.

The spa owner Michelle Bartock has 25 years of experience mastering special lotions and potions from around the world, and now we're bringing that expertise to you.  

 

We also we have amazing one of a kind local jewelry, vintage inspired lanterns, mirrors and old fashioned candy! Call or come by and I will personally help you with all of your shopping needs.  

If you want to shop online, click here and see a few of the new things I've found for you!

Happy Everything and Merry Always,

With love and gratitude,
Kamie  

Sunset Happy Hour & Catch up

Please join me for a end of summer sunset HAPPY HOUR! 

 Thursday October 17th
5p to 8p

It has been way too long, and I would love to catch up with all of you and share some new things I am loving right now.

Stop by, sip cocktails, shop some interesting finds and creations while enjoying the sunset. All clothing items 10 bucks!!

I am into home and garden styling projects this season, and I would love to see how I can help turn your home and garden into your own private sanctuary.

I have been shopping, crafting and creating and look forward to some girl time catching up with all of you.   

My pad, 25 East J. Street in Encinitas.

I look forward to seeing all of you!  

Xo, Kamie