All in a goddess’ day’s work Mega multi-tasker Lanie Costeas is our second Siren School student-nominated ‘modern goddess.’ Read how her friend described her and you’ll understand why: “I think Lanie would be an awesome feature. That woman can accomplish so much in one day, she cooks extravagant meals for dinner as well as her husband’s lunch for the next day, spends hours gardening their food, takes care of several indoor and outdoor cats and an iguana, makes and sells jewelry. And she can do it all in a day. But the other thing is that she and her husband spent their own time and money to catch feral cats to get them fixed and then released them back. They also found the kittens homes as well as kept one I believe. Lanie is just one of the most uplifting people that I know. I met her through my mom at the Renaissance Faire and she is a blast. She always comes with little gifts/favors as well as a trunk full of a mini bar to make her concoctions with. She's great.” ~brandi
We went to Lanie herself to get her perspective on things: Lanie, how would you describe a modern goddess? I would describe a modern goddess as someone who immerses herself in many creative hobbies and past times that bring her life more joy as well as the lives of other people around her. I think a modern goddess is someone who constantly inspires others and makes them want to live a fuller more creative life. You're involved in so many different things and fully dive into everything you do. What does a typical Lanie day entail? I have been taking care of a new litter of feral kittens and a lot of feral cats and with the big garden and other projects in the works I have been crazy busy. I am very passionate about feral cat rescue and have a group of feral cats that I feed and care for daily. Currently, there are around 15 cats or more. I try to spey/neuter as many as possible and feed and care for the colony daily at 7:00am and 7:30pm. I also provide shelter for the cats. I have a custom door on my garage as well as a log cabin heated cat house. I am super passionate about organic gardening and growing my own food as well as cooking my own food from scratch. I am crazy passionate about crafting and making jewelry and always have been. I collect and sell vintage bohemian clothing and sell on eBay. I have a bohemian store called The*Mermaids *Bohemian*Boutique which I maintain weekly. I make
Modern goddess Lanie in a rare moment when she is not doing & creating. The hair clip shown in the background at top is one of her designs. See more samples of her artistry and industrious handiwork on the page following.
my own mermaid and fairy themed jewelry for my store and seek out vintage bohemian clothing to sell in it. You are an inspiration to those who know you. What and who inspires you? -76-
