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February random pictures: Part I

2012-02-23T09:20:00.000-08:00

Have a nice day!

Sunshine Award

2012-02-20T22:20:00.000-08:00

I received this SUNSHINE AWARD from my dear friend Karen (the best children clothes designer and one of the kindest and sweetest person I know)
Thank you for the award, I really need some sunshine in this crazy moments.

He recibido este premio (SUNSHINE AWARD) por parte de mi querida amiga Karen (la mejor diseñadora de ropa para niños y uno de la persona más amable y dulce que conozco)
Gracias por el premio, realmente necesito un poco de sol en estos momentos locos.

When receiving the award you are asked to answer some sunshine questions and then pass the award to 5 people who deserve some ray of sunshine too.

Al recibir este premio se te pide que contestes algunas preguntas y luego otorgues el premio a 5 personas que merezcan un rayo de sol también.

Questions:
Preguntas:

Favorite color: I Like them all, but my favorite ones are pink, blue and yellow.
Color favorito: Me gustan todos, pero mis favoritos son rosa, azul y amarillo.

Favorite animal: Panda Bear and Rabbits, I like how they look!
Animal favorito: Oso panda y conejos, me gusta como se ven!

Favorite non-Alcoholic drink: Coffee and Mexican Hot Chocolate.
Bebida favorita no alcoholica: Cafe y Chocolate Caliente.

Facebook or Twitter: Facebook
Facebook o Twitter: Facebook

Favorite number: 5 and 10.
Numero favorito: 5 y 10.

Passion: My family, nature, colors, food, photography, flowers and crafts.
Pasion: Mi familia, la naturaleza, los colores, la comida, la fotografia, las flores y manualidades.

Getting or giving presents: Getting and giving!
Dar o recibir regalos: Recibir y dar!

Favorite Pattern: Dots and stripes.
Estampado favorito: Puntos y rayas.

Favorite Flower: Tulips, cherry blossom and sun flowers.
Flor favorita: Tulipanes, flor de cerezo y girasoles.

Now I chose 5 more ladies to receive this award:

Ahora elijo a 5 mujeres más para recibir este premio:

Marcela from Culture Mami

Claudia from Lil Muse Lily

Patrice from Patrice A

Renilde from Stroke of the brush

Rachel from Hi Happy Panda

Back to the start.....

2012-02-15T23:30:00.000-08:00

Definitely not a big fan of Chipotle fast food, but this commercial made me tear up!

Definitivamente no soy gran fan de la comida rápida del restaurant Chipotle, pero este comercial simplemente me deshizo!

Drawing Challenge: Umbrellas

2012-02-13T09:39:00.000-08:00

Hello!
Sorry for sharing my drawing so late, but things here have been out of control, as some of you know we returned to Mexico in a few weeks, so that our days are made of packing and organization of all necessary for the great change.
Here are some simple drawings outlining on my computer, nothing amazing, but sooo relaxing .....and an inspiration board
Hope you like it!

¡Hola!
Perdón por compartir mi dibujo tan tarde, pero las cosas por aquí han estado fuera de control, ya que como algunos de ustedes sabes, regresamos a México en unas cuantas semanas, por lo que nuestros días están hechos de embalaje y organización de todo lo necesario para el gran cambio.
Estos son algunos dibujos sencillos que esboce en mi computadora, nada increíble, pero muuuy relajante ..... y un cuadro de inspiración.

For some amazing drawings and art work visit my dear friend Renilde and all the other creative ladies!
Have an awesome monday!

¡No olviden visitar a mi amiga Renilde para disfrutar de mas bellos dibujos!
¡Que tengan un maravilloso lunes!

Hello february!

2012-02-02T13:19:00.000-08:00

Hello there, how are you doing?
Hope really well!
Today I want to share this with you, just trying to help in some way a young woman, please take some minutes to read this and maybe spread the word if you want.
Thank you!

Hola, ¿cómo han estado?
Espero muy bien!
Hoy quiero compartir esto con ustedes, tratando de ayudar de alguna manera a una mujer joven, por favor tómense unos minutos para leer esto y tal vez ayudar a correr la voz si así lo desea.
Gracias!

A Call for Help by Suzy Delgado.

My name is Suzy and I am writing on behalf of my sister Krystle Delgado Felten.
Krystle, who is 27, got married in April of 2011,after returning from the Navy. In mid November,she moved from Eagle Rock, CA to Yuma,AZ to set up her new home and await her husband’s return from his deployment in Afghanistan.
One week later, she found herself in the emergency room due to what she thought was a bad sinus infection.
She was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia and was flown by helicopter to the U of A Medical Center in Tucson, AZ.
There, Krystle went through one round of chemotherapy, and a one-month stay in the hospital.
Currently, she is receiving care at City of Hope, in Los Angeles, undergoing continued chemotherapy treatment.
The only cure for the leukemia is to find a bone marrow donor—this is where you come in.
Being a bone marrow donor involves marrow compatibility all the way down to the genetic level.
As Krysle’s sister, I had a 30% chance of being a match, but unfortunately, I was not.
So now we are turning to the National Bone Marrow Registry to find an unrelated donor match.
There are 10 million people on the registry yet only 25% are of ethnic decent and only 9% of mixed ethnic decent.
We are Filipino and Mexican American and because bone marrow is inherited, her bone marrow donor will likely be someone of similar ethnic backgrounds.
So what am I asking?– I am asking everyone to join the National Bone Marrow Registry.
By joining the registry you consent to taking a simple test that consists of swabbing the inside of your cheek and filling out a consent form stating that you are willing to donate your bone marrow in order to save Krystle’s life or the life of another if called upon.
If you are Filipino, Mexican or a mix of Filipino and Mexican, aged 18-60, you have the highest chances of being a match for Krystle!
Please join us at 8:00am on February 25th, 2012 at Eagle Rock City Hall for our first of many bone marrow drives to find Krystle’s match.

Visit Krystle’s Facebook page at
https://www.facebook.com/groups/236990236381569/
to find a list of additional bone marrow drives being held for her.
Go to bethematch.org where you can find a local bone marrow drive near you or request a kit via mail.
Visit: forthecommonwealth.wordpress.com for updates
You can email me to suzydelgado1@gmail.com
We will not stop until we find her lifesaver! You could be the one. Please get tested now!

On another less sad news, I updated my store with some bow tees from size 2T TO 6T, and I'm giving 15% discount using code: LOVE
Hope you like them!

En otras noticias menos tristes, actualice mi tienda con algunas playeras de mono desde la talla 2T hasta la 6T, y estoy ofreciendo un 15% de descuento usando el código: LOVE
espero les gusten!

and also I can't help myself with this fruits, so yummy and fresh!
ohh de verdad que no puedo dejar de comer estas frutas, son deliciosas y frescas!

Enjoy your day!
Disfruten su día!

Drawing Challenge: Another Roadside Attraction

2012-01-29T21:11:00.000-08:00

mmmmm, I think I'm a little late with my collage, but better late than never!
The theme this week was Another Roadside Attraction, a intriguing and magical theme, don't you think?

mmmmm, creo estar un poco tarde con mi collage, pero mejor tarde que nunca!
El tema de esta semana fue "Another Roadside Attraction" (otros atractivos de carretera), un tema intrigante y magico no lo creen?

for more visit roadside attractions Demie.

para mas "roadside attractions" (atractivos de carretera) visiten a Demie.

2 pictures an hour... or so...

2012-01-24T23:54:00.000-08:00

Just can tell that yesterday was a crazy, happy and funny day!

Sólo puedo decir que ayer fue un día de locos, feliz y divertido!

11:00 am

12:00 am

2:00 pm

3:00 pm

4:00 pm

5:00 pm

6:00 pm

How was your monday, as crazy as ours?

¿Cómo estuvo su lunes, tan loco como el nuestro?

Bow fever...

2012-01-20T11:21:00.000-08:00

Finally it's friday, I can't wait for the end of the day..... it was a hard week and I just want to enjoy an afternoon watching movies and eating pizza with my family, what about you? do you have any plans for the weekend?
Also want to share some new stuff that's available on my online shop, and so much more bow tees to come, stay tuned!
Happy friday!
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Finalmente es viernes, no puedo esperar para al final del día ..... Fue una semana dura y sólo quiero disfrutar de una tarde viendo películas y comiendo pizza con mi familia, ¿y ustedes? ¿ya tienen algún plan para el fin de semana?
También quiero compartir algunas cosas nuevas que están disponibles en mi tienda online, y mucho más camisetas con moño por venir, ¡estén atentos!
Feliz Viernes!

some days........

2012-01-19T00:14:00.000-08:00

Hello there!
Today's want to share with you some pictures of the last year, I don't remember exactly the date, but I think I took this photos one october afternoon or so, and every time I see this little girl I can't stop smiling, she's the one that fills my heart with so much love!
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¡Hola!
Hoy quiero compartir con ustedes algunas fotos del año pasado, no recuerdo exactamente la fecha, pero creo que tomé esta fotos una tarde de octubre o algo así, y cuando veo a esta linda niña no puedo dejar de sonreír, ella es la que llena mi corazón de mucho amor!

the same ones just with some funny stickers, the way we like it!, and just remember to do more of what makes you happy :)
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las mismas sólo con algunas divertidas calcomanías (pegatinas), como a nosotras nos gustan!, y solo recuerden hacer más de las cosas que los hacen felices:)

linking up at:
participando en:

Small Style: first time, living in pink, at the mall, school days, cowboy-girl, beach party, cool hats, year by year, summer, smile

PS. Don't forget to enter to Color Land's giveaway at mama loves papa blog!
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PD. No olviden participar en el sorteo de Color Land en el blog de mama loves papa!

Little things......

2012-01-16T14:01:00.000-08:00

These are 2 pictures I take last saturday at my friend's house, some behind cameras at Misha Lulu photo shoot, believe me Spring 2012 collection it's to die for :)
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Estas son 2 fotos que saque el sábado pasado en la casa de mi amiga, un detrás de cámaras de la cesión de fotos de Misha Lulu, créanme la colección 2012 esta para morirse :)

I'm having a giveaway here!
Have a happy monday!
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Estoy teniendo un giveaway aquí !
Que tengan un lunes muy feliz!

Drawing Chalenge: Teatime

2012-01-14T14:49:00.000-08:00

Love the theme of this drawing challenge, teatime and why not? coffeetime too!
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Me encanta el tema de esta semana, la hora del té y porque no? la hora del café también!

Inspiration: some tea bags my mom brought me from Mexico last time she visited us.
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Inspiración: algunas bolsas de té que mi mamá me trajo de México la última vez que nos visito.

and of couse colors!
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y por supuesto colores!

some of my favorite flavor teas.........
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algunos de mi sabores de té favoritos............

and ready for teatime with my daughter and husband :)
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y listos para la hora del té con mi sposo e hija :)

my kitchen view....
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la vista de mi cocina......

and here a scketch I draw last thursday when I was having a haircut...
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y un bosquejo que dibuje el pasado jueves cuando fui a cortarme el cabello.....

and don't forget to visit lovely ladies here for more teatime, enjoy and have a nice weekend!
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y no olviden visitar a estas lindas damas aquí para disfrutar de mas té, que lo disfruten y que tengan un lindo fin de semana!

Smile!

2012-01-11T23:36:00.000-08:00

Don't these beautiful girls put a smile on your face? I know they are so cute!
Well all these girls make me very happy and I love to see them wearing her color land shirts!
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¿ Verdad que estas hermosas niñas hacen que se dibuje una sonrisa en nuestro rostro? Si lo sé son lindisimas!
Bueno todas estas niñas me hacen muy feliz y me encanta verlas con sus playeras de color land!

Thank you Sabrina, Mila, Stella, Finley, Soul, Lily, Lilybelle, Bela and Naomi
Linking up at:
Participando en:

Redondo Beach

2012-01-09T22:58:00.000-08:00

This pictures are from last day of december 2011, we spent the afternoon at Redondo Beach, just walking around, and remembering all the beautiful moments that last year gave us!
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Las fotos son del último día de diciembre 2011, pasamos la tarde en Redondo Beach, simplemente dando un paseo, y recordando todos los momentos hermosos que el año pasado nos dio!

and so far I think 2012 will be a year full of good experiences and happy moments, we'll see ........
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y por lo que va del 2012 creo sera un año lleno de buenas experiencias y momentos felices, ya veremos........

New Year, new goals......

2012-01-04T12:20:00.000-08:00

I added some really cool stuff to my shop, if you have a chance check it out!
All items made in the USA, thanks for support small business!
and have an awesome Wednesday!
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He añadido algunas cosas realmente buenas a mi tienda on-line, si tienen oportunidad denle un vistazo!
Todos los productos son hechos en los EE.UU., gracias por apoyar a las pequeñas empresas!
que tengan un magnífico Miércoles!

Links:

color land and friends shop
misha lulu
karmel and alden jeans here and here

first pictures of 2012

2012-01-03T11:51:00.000-08:00

Enjoying simple moments and looking forward in all aspects!
Have a nice day!
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Disfrutando de momentos simples y viendo hacia adelante en todos los aspectos!
Que tengan un buen día!

Feliz año 2012!

2011-12-31T21:59:00.000-08:00

bye, bye 2011 and hello 2012!
hello friends, just want to say hi and wish you the best the next year, good health, love, happiness, friendship, peace, a good job and everything that makes you happy!
Enjoy the last day of 2011 and the first one of 2012!
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bye, bye 2011 y hola 2012!
hola amigos, solo quiero saludar y desearles lo mejor el próximo año, buena salud, amor, felicidad, amistad, paz, un buen trabajo y todo lo que los haga feliz!
Disfruten el último día de 2011 y el primero del 2012!

Lacy Park

2011-12-29T12:42:00.000-08:00

Yesterday we spend all day in Lacy Park, which is 5 minutes from our house, was an excellent day for picnic, chinese checkers and be lazy, enjoying the beautiful roses and winter breeze.
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Ayer pasamos todo el día en "Lacy Park", que está a 5 minutos de nuestra casa, fue un día excelente para hacer un picnic, jugar damas chinas y descansar, disfrutando de las hermosas rosas y la brisa de invierno.

What about your days?
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¿Cómo han sido sus días?

Happy Christmas!

2011-12-25T21:10:00.000-08:00

Hello!
Hope everyone is having the best Christmas ever, we do!
We are enjoying our family time, eating, watching movies, resting and keep in it simple, we are so blessed and gifted and we feel so happy for it!
Our best wishes for you and yours!
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Hola!
¡Espero que todos estén teniendo la mejor de las Navidades, nosotros la estamos teniendo!
Estamos disfrutando de nuestro tiempo en familia, comiendo, viendo películas, descansando y manteniendo todo sencillo, somos muy bendecidos y afortunados, y nos sentimos muy felices por ello!
Nuestros mejores deseos para ti y los tuyos!

DIY Christmas Tree and Spiced Honey Ponche Recipe

2011-12-21T14:13:00.000-08:00

An easy and fun handmade decoration.

What you need:
-Felt scraps
-Thin wire, approximately 10 inches (25.4cm)
-Yarn
-Wire cutters or heavy-duty scissors
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Una decoración hecha a mano fácil y divertida.

Lo que usted necesita:
-Retazos de fieltro
-Alambre delgado, aproximadamente 10 pulgadas (25,4 cm)
-Estambre
-Tijeras filosas

What you do:
1. Draw circles in the felt (3 different sizes)
2. Cut the felt into circles (4 circles of each size)
3. Bend your wire at one end, and slip the felt onto the wire by poking a hole through the center. Begin with largest circles first, and work your way up to the top, using smaller circles as you go.
4. Wrap a pom pom, bead or wood star at the top, and bend the wire around.
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Lo que hay que hacer:
1. Dibujar círculos en el fieltro (3 tamaños diferentes)
2. Cortar el fieltro en círculos (4 círculos de cada tamaño)
3. Doble el alambre en un extremo, y deslice los círculos por el alambre tratando de hacer el agujero en el centro. Comience con círculos más grandes primero, y así sucesivamente, con círculos más pequeños a medida que avanza.
4. Termine con un pom pom o una estrella de madera en la parte superior, y doble el alambre alrededor.

and a little Christmas tree it's done!
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y un lindo arbolito de Navidad esta listo!

are you craving a sweet drink?
Well I have an easy recipe for you!

SPICED HONEY PONCHE
Serves 4

Ingredients:

5 tbsp honey
2 lemons
1 piece ginger root, small
½ cup white rum
½ cup dark rum
½ cup velvet falernum (ingredients and instructions below)
½ cup soda water
Orange peel, for garnish

* For the velvet falernum:
8 almonds
1 piece ginger root, small
2 limes
3-4 drops vanilla
1 pinch cinnamon

Preparation:
Juice lemons with a lemon squeezer or in a juicer. Peel the ginger root, chop into small pieces, add the lemon juice and place into a juicer (if you do not have a lemon squeezer or juicer, slice the lemons in half and squeeze the juice out into a bowl. Add the ginger pieces and press down firmly with a spoon). Strain and pour into a separate mixing bowl (you can reduce the spiciness by adding 1 part water and 1 tsp honey until you reach the desired spiciness). Add remaining ingredients and velvet falernum. Stir. Add ice and serve.
* For the velvet falernum:
Crush the almonds. Juice ginger with lime juice (follow same procees as above). Add drops of vanilla extract and cinnamon. Once all of the ingredients are ready, pour mix into a blender on low to high speed. Strain. Store in the refrigerator.
...................and enjoy!

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se les antoja una bebida dulce?
Bueno, tengo una receta fácil para ustedes!

SPICED HONEY PONCHE
Para 4 personas

Ingredientes:

5 cucharadas de miel
2 limones
Un pedazo de raíz de jengibre
½ taza de ron blanco
½ taza de ron oscuro
½ taza de falernum terciopelo ( ingredientes e instrucciones más abajo)
½ taza de agua mineral
Cáscara de naranja, para adornar

* Para el falernum terciopelo:
8 almendras
Un pedazo de raíz de jengibre
2 limones
3-4 gotas de vainilla
1 pizca de canela

Preparación:
Exprimir bien los limones. Pelar la raíz de jengibre y cortar en trozos pequeños, añadir el jugo de limón y colocar en una licuadora (si usted no tiene un exprimidor o juguera, corta el limón por la mitad y exprimir el jugo en un tazón. Añadir los trozos de jengibre y presione firmemente con una cuchara). Colar y verter en un recipiente aparte y mezclar (puede reducir el picor mediante la adición de 1 parte de agua y 1 cucharadita de miel hasta que llegue el picante deseado). Agregar los ingredientes restantes y falernum terciopelo. Revuelva. Agregar hielo y servir.
* Para el falernum terciopelo:
Machacar las almendras. Jugo de jengibre con jugo de limón (proceso igual al anterior). Añadiendo unas gotas de extracto de vainilla y la canela. Una vez que todos los ingredientes están listos, vierte la mezcla en una licuadora. Guarde en el refrigerador.
................ y disfrute!

The recipe is sponsored by National Honey Board (no compensation was given)
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La receta es patrocinada por national Honey Board (ninguna compensación fue otorgada)

Wish List

2011-12-20T14:15:00.000-08:00

Just some things I would like.......and you already made your list?
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Solo algunas cosas que me gustarían....y ustedes ya hicieron su lista?

1. Polka dot tea set for two
2. Nolen Shoes
3. Sheep ring
4. Pollen Arts Nostalgia Jar Candles
5. Momiji Sister Doll

Can't believe it, just 4 days more and will be Christmas!
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No lo puedo creer, 4 días mas y será Navidad!

Drawing Challenge: HAT

2011-12-19T12:17:00.000-08:00

Lovely Greta chose the theme hat, and immediately came to my mind the beautiful hats in the 60's!
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Encantadora Greta escogió como tema: sombrero e inmediatamente vino a mi mente los hermosos sombreros de los años 60's!

and of course some of my favorites are those of the TV series Mad Men.....

unfortunately I didn't have enough time to draw, but certainly I found the perfect inspiration!
PS. Handmade Matryoshka dolls on sale here!
Have a nice day!

y por supuesto algunos de mis favoritos son los de la serie de tv Mad Men....
desafortunadamente no tuve tiempo suficiente para dibujar, pero sin duda encontre la inspiracion perfecta!
PD. Muñecas Matryoshka hechas a mano de venta aqui!
Que tengan un lindo día!

Holiday Recipes

2011-12-16T11:23:00.000-08:00

time flew once again ..... and Christmas is just around the corner, that's why today I will share 2 delicious recipes for this season, hope you like it!
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el tiempo una vez mas voló..... y Navidad ya esta a la vuelta de la esquina, es por eso que hoy voy a compartir 2 ricas recetas para esta temporada, espero les guste!

Raspberry and Milk Gelatin

Serves 8

Ingredients:
3 cups 2% milk
1 ½ cups instant vanilla pudding/custard
2 ½ cups fresh or frozen raspberries
2 tbsp. powdered sugar
2 tbsp. lime juice
1 tbsp. mint, finely minced
2 envelopes powdered gelatin
1 cup plain yogurt

Directions:
For pudding, follow instructions on the box.

Place raspberries, powdered sugar and lime juice in a food processor or blender and process until smooth – reserving some berries for garnish. Press the puree through a sieve (strainer) to remove the seeds. Add mint to the strained puree.

In a large bowl, combine 1 tsp. of gelatin with 2 tsps. of hot water to dissolve. Add 2/3 cup of raspberry puree and stir to combine. Pour the mixture into 8 – ½ cup molds (or one, 4-cup bundt mold). Let the mold chill in the refrigerator until almost setting. Rotate the mold to swirl the gelatin around the sides and chill until the gelatin has set completely.

In a large bowl, combine remaining fruit puree, yogurt and pudding. In a separate small container, dissolve the remaining gelatin in 3 tbsp. of hot water. Quickly incorporate gelatin into the raspberry pudding mixture. Stir to combine. Pour the raspberry pudding into the mold and allow it to chill until it has completely set.

To serve, quickly dip the mold into hot water and turn it out onto a serving plate.

Presentation:
Garnish with fresh raspberries and mint.

Nutrition Content Per Serving:
109 calories, 2.7 g fat
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GELATINA DE FRAMBUESA Y LECHE

Rinde 8 porciones

Ingredientes:
3 tazas de leche al 2%
1 ½ tazas de pudín de vainilla instantáneo / crema
2 ½ tazas de frambuesas frescas o congeladas
2 cdas. azúcar en polvo
2 cdas. zumo de lima
1 cda. menta, finamente picada
2 sobres de gelatina en polvo
1 taza de yogur natural

Instrucciones:
De postre, siga las instrucciones en la caja.

Ponga las frambuesas, azúcar en polvo y jugo de limón en un procesador de alimentos o licuadora y procese hasta que esté suave - reservando algunas bayas para decorar. Pulse el puré por un colador (filtro) para eliminar las semillas. Añadir el puré de menta.

En un tazón grande, mezcle 1 cucharadita. de gelatina con 2 cucharaditas. de agua caliente para disolver. Añadir 2 / 3 taza de puré de frambuesa y revuelva para mezclar. Vierta la mezcla en 8 - ½ taza (o uno, de 4 de taza molde Bundt). Deje que el molde se enfrie en el refrigerador hasta que esté casi listo.

En un tazón grande, mezcle el puré restante de frutas, yogurt y flan. En un pequeño recipiente aparte, disolver la gelatina restante en 3 cdas. de agua caliente. Incorporar rápidamente la gelatina en la mezcla de pudín de frambuesa. Revuelva para combinar. Vierta el pudín de frambuesa en el molde y deje que se enfríe totalmente.

Para servir, de forma rápida meta el molde en agua caliente y gire hacia fuera en un plato.

Presentación:
Decorar con frambuesas frescas y menta.

Contenido nutricional por porción:
109 calorías, 2,7 g de grasa.

QUESO CRÊPES WITH GUAVA SYRUP

Serves 12

Ingredients:
11 oz. guava nectar
1 cup dried, unsweetened and finely chopped nectarines
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs
1 cup 2% milk
½ cup water
¼ tsp. salt
2 tbsp. butter, softened
6 oz. queso fresco
1 ¼ cups orange-flavored liqueur

Directions:
Combine guava nectar and nectarines in small saucepan. Simmer over low heat 25 minutes or until syrupy.

Whisk together flour and eggs in large mixing bowl. Gradually add milk and water, stirring to combine. Add salt and butter; beat until smooth. Heat lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium-high heat. Pour or scoop batter onto griddle, using approximately ¼ cup for each crêpe. Tilt pan in a circular motion so that batter coats the surface evenly. Cook crêpe about 2 minutes, until bottom is light brown. Loosen with spatula; turn and cook other side.

Sprinkle ¼ of each crêpe with queso fresco. Fold into quarters. Transfer crêpes to warm serving plate. Cautiously, flambé orange-flavored liqueur and guava sauce and drizzle over crêpes. One crêpe serves two people.

Serve immediately.

Nutrition Content Per Serving:
170 calories, 4.9 g fat
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CREPAS DE QUESO CON JARABE DE GUAYABA

Rinde 12 porciones

Ingredientes:
11 oz de néctar de guayaba
1 taza de nectarinas secos, picados finamente y sin azúcar
1 taza de harina para todo uso
2 huevos
1 taza de leche 2%
½ taza de agua
¼ cdta. sal
2 cdas. de mantequilla, suavizada
6 oz queso fresco
1 ¼ taza de licor de naranja

Instrucciones:
Combinar el néctar de guayaba y las nectarinas en una cacerola pequeña. Hierva a fuego lento la mezcla por hasta 25 minutos.

Bata la harina y los huevos en un tazón grande para mezclar. Poco a poco agregue la leche y el agua, revolviendo para mezclar. Agregue la sal y la mantequilla, batir hasta que quede suave. Aceite el sartén a fuego medio-alto. Vierta la mezcla con una cuchara en la sartén, con aproximadamente ¼ de taza para cada crepe. Incline la cacerola en un movimiento circular para que recubre la masa de la superficie de manera uniforme. Cocinar los crepes alrededor de 2 minutos, hasta que el fondo se vea de color marrón claro. Afloje con una espátula; vuelta y cocine del otro lado.

Espolvoree ¼ de cada crepe con queso fresco. Coloque las crepes calientes en un plato para servir. Con cautela, flamee el licor de naranja y la salsa de guayaba y rocíe sobre las crêpes. Un crêpe sirve para dos personas.

Sirva de inmediato.

Contenido nutricional por porción:
170 calorías, 4,9 g de grasa

Recipes courtesy of Got Milk?
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Las recetas son una cortesia de Got Milk?

Fresh and Easy Dinner @ The Queen Mary

2011-12-10T18:43:00.000-08:00

1.- When we arrive..........
1.- Cuando llegamos.........

2.- The beautiful view.......
2.- la hermosa vista.........

3.- Delicious food by Chef Cindy Perez and delightful testing wines by Wine Expert Richard Werry.
3.- Deliciosos bocadillos preparados por la Chef Cindy Perez y exquisitos vinos recomendados por el experto en vinos Richard Werry.

4.- Friends!
4.- Amigos!

5.- an excellent evening!
5.- una excelente velada!

Have an awesome weekend friends!
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que tengan un excelente fin de semana amigos!

Holiday Recipes: Spicy Mexican Hot Chocolate

2011-12-07T10:00:00.000-08:00

Last Saturday i received a gift from my friends of the California Milk Processor Board (CMPB), the creators of GOT MILK?, it was a package with some goodies and a CD with some sweet and delicious Holiday Recipes, that i want to share with you.

This week we are feeling some real cold temperatures here in California, so I decided to share this spicy mexican hot chocolate recipe, hope you want to try it!
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El sábado pasado recibí un paquete de mis amigos de California Milk Processor Board (CMPB), los creadores de GOT MILK?, era un paquete con algunas sorpresas y un CD con dulces y deliciosas recetas de Navidad, las cuales quiero compartir con ustedes.

Esta semana hemos empezado a sentir un fuerte frío aquí en California, así que decidí tratar un rico chocolate caliente, espero les den ganas de intentar esta fácil receta!

Any concerns about calories?
Spicy Mexican Hot Chocolate – Made with low fat milk, cinnamon, vanilla, cocoa, sugar and a dash of ground cayenne pepper for a little kick, this comforting and traditional treat in the Latino community is at 133 calories per serving.

SPICY MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE

Serves 2

Ingredients:
2 cups 1% low fat milk
1 large cinnamon stick
1 ½ tbsp. cocoa
1 ½ tbsp. sugar or sweetener
½ tsp. real vanilla extract
Cayenne pepper (optional)

Directions:
Mix milk, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and sugar or sweetener in a medium saucepan. Cook over a low heat until hot, stirring frequently. Be careful not to boil over.

For a spicy kick, stir in some cayenne pepper to taste.

Pour into 8 oz. serving cups.

Presentation:
Garnish with a dollop of whipped cream

Nutrition Content Per Serving:
133 calories, 3.4 g fat

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Para quienes se preocupan por las calorías:
Spicy Mexican Hot Chocolate - Elaborado con leche baja en grasa, canela, vainilla, cacao, azúcar y una pizca de pimienta de cayena para un sabor diferente y picante, tan solo 133 calorías por porción.

SPICY MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE

Para 2 personas

ingredientes:
2 tazas de leche 1% baja en grasa
Un pedazo grande de canela
1 ½ cucharadas. cacao
1 ½ cucharadas. azúcar o edulcorante
½ cdta. extracto de vainilla real
Pimienta de cayena (opcional)

instrucciones:
Mezcle la leche, cacao en polvo, canela y azúcar o edulcorante en una olla mediana. Cocine a fuego lento hasta que esté caliente, revolviendo con frecuencia. Tenga cuidado de no hervir.

Para un toque picante, agregue un poco de pimienta de cayena al gusto.

Vierta la mezcla en 8 oz sirviendo copas.

presentación:
Adornar con una cucharada de crema batida

Nutrición Contenido por porción:
133 calorías, 3,4 g de grasa

Keep calm and enjoy it!
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Que lo disfruten!

Linking up at:

Like in real life!

2011-12-05T16:31:00.000-08:00

Hello there,
Today I want to share with you some images from the new Playstation Game "Carnival Island", to say the true.....in my family we aren't the biggest fans of video games, but we have a playstation that we use regularly to spent some time playing and having fun!
What I like the most about this game it's that transports you to a real Carnival scene, that can be played by up to 4 persons and of course the art.

Information about " Carnival Island"
This holiday season challenge your friends and family to a game of ring toss or bowling in the colorful new title from Magic Pixel Games Carnival Island for the PlayStation®Move

Carnival Island invites you to take a trip to a magic carnival and experience the joy of classic family-friendly fun with over 35 interactive carnival games and delightful attractions. In this new title hitting the stands on November 15th, players will use the PlayStation®Move controller’s precise tracking technology, with every toss, roll, throw, spin and slam translated directly into the game for the most accurate and responsive console gameplay to date. Carnival Island’s intuitive and natural game mechanics also lends itself to all ages and player types, making it perfect for holiday parties and get-togethers with friends!
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Hola,
Hoy quiero compartir con ustedes algunas imágenes de la nuevo juego de PlayStation "Carnival Island", a decir verdad ..... en mi familia no somos súper fans de los video juegos, pero tenemos un playstation que usamos regularmente para jugar y divertirnos!
Lo que más me gusta de este juego es que te transporta a una verdadera escena de carnaval, que puede ser jugado por hasta 4 personas y por supuesto el arte.

Información acerca de "Carnival Island"
Esta temporada de fiestas desafiar a tus amigos y familiares a un juego de anillo o tirar los bolos en el nuevo título de vivos colores de Magic Pixel Games Carnaval de la Isla para la PlayStation ® Move

Carnival Island te invita a hacer un viaje a una feria de magia y experimentar la alegría del clásico de la diversión familiar con más de 35 juegos interactivos y atracciones de carnaval. A la venta el 15 de noviembre, los jugadores podrán utilizar el PlayStation ® tecnología de controlador de movimiento de un seguimiento preciso, con cada lanzamiento, rodar, lanzar, girar y golpear traducido directamente en el juego por el juego de consola más precisa y sensible hasta la fecha. Intuitiva y natural de carnaval de la isla de la mecánica del juego también se presta a todas las edades y tipos de jugadores, lo que es perfecto para fiestas y encuentros con amigos!

***no compensation of any kind was given for this post***
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***ningún tipo de compensación fue dada para este articulo***

if you enjoy innovative, interactive and full of fun video games, "Carnival Island" is definitely your best option!
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si te gustan los juegos de video innovadores, interactivos y llenos de diversion, "Carnival Island" es definitivamente tu mejor opción!

Wind Damage

2011-12-04T15:31:00.000-08:00

Last wednesday night we had some severe winds in the San Gabriel Valley an surrounding areas, saying the true we was soooo scared about it, the wind blow so hard all night that we couldn't sleep........
Next day morning we wake up an saw fallen trees and our City in debris, no power until saturday afternoon with lots of cleaning up ......
Here some really sad images
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La noche del pasado miércoles tuvimos algunos vientos fuertes en el Valle de San Gabriel y sus alrededores, a decir verdad sentimos bastante miedo, el viento soplo con tanta fuerza durante toda la noche que no podíamos ni dormir ........
Al día siguiente por la mañana nos despertamos y lo único que veimamos eran árboles caídos y escombros, no tuvimos luz hasta la tarde del sábado ......
Aquí algunas imágenes muy tristes

Our days without power.....

now everything return to some normality, Crews will continue to work over the weekend to remove fallen trees and other debris and to repair damage. Power is expected to be restored this weekend in some other areas and schools.
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ahora todo vuelve a la normalidad, los bomberos continuarán trabajando durante la siguiente semana para levantar los árboles caídos y otros escombros y reparar daños. Se espera que la energía se restablezca este fin de semana en algunas zonas y escuelas.

Happy first days of december!

Funny Hats!

2011-11-28T13:45:00.000-08:00

Hello there!
How was your long holiday weekend?
Ours was wonderful, we celebrate Thanksgiving with family and friends and set up Jimena's playmobil land(we play all weekend with it), then on Friday we went to the LA Auto Show and on Saturday we spent all day at home doing some cleaning and organizing everything for Christmas, also buy our Christmas Tree and beging to decorate it. Sunday was lazy, we watched lots of movies, ate all day and did some crafting!
now back to reality :)
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¡Hola!
¿Que tal la pasaron en el fin de semana largo?
El nuestro fue una maravilla, celebramos el día de Acción de Gracias en casa de unos amigos y acomodamos todos los juguetes de playmobil en el cuarto de Jimena (creamos las calles y organizamos todo para que se vea como una pequeña ciudad), el viernes fuimos a un evento de carros "LA Auto Show" y el sábado nos pasamos todo el día en casa sin hacer mucho, solo algo de limpieza y empezar a decorar todo para Navidad, también compramos nuestro árbol de Navidad y empezamos a decorarlo. El domingo fue de flojera, vimos películas, comimos todo el día y yo hize algunos adornos.
ahora de regreso a la realidad :)

Almost forgot, here some pictures of the hats that are for sale in my shop, aren't cute? I personally love them all, specially the Elmo one!
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Casi lo olvido, he aquí algunas fotos de los sombreros que están a la venta en mi tienda, no son lindos? En lo personal me gustan todos, especialmente el de Elmo!

Happy monday!

Feliz lunes!

Happy Thanksgiving

2011-11-24T10:53:00.000-08:00

Today I give thanks for:
- my family
- being healthy
- the opportunity to live in this amazing country.
- our friends
- the daily food
- a peaceful life
- all the daily blessings
- all the happy moments (and for the difficult ones too)
- just everything in my life.

I wish you a happy thanksgiving full of love!
We will celebrate with family and friends and you?
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Hoy doy gracias por:
- mi familia
- tener salud
- la oportunidad de vivir en este maravilloso país.
- nuestros amigos
- la comida de todos los días
- una vida llena de paz
- todas las bendiciones diarias
- todos los momentos felices (y por los difíciles también)
- simplemente por todo en mi vida.

Les deseo un Feliz Día de Gracias lleno de amor!
Nosotros vamos a celebrar con familiares y amigos y ustedes de que manera celebran este día?

Drawing Challenge: Outer Space

2011-11-14T15:30:00.000-08:00

and yes....sometimes I feel like out of this world, like in outer space, as if I belonged to another planet :)
Dear Rachel was the hosted of this drawing challenge with the word: outer space, and inmediatly I remembered whn school I used to draw the solar system, so I did it again!
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y si.... a veces me siento fuea de este mundo, como en el espacio exterior, como si perteneciera a otra planeta :)
Mi amaiga Rachel fue la anfitriona del "drawing challenge" con la palabra: espacio exterior, e inmediatamente recorde cuando estaba en la escuela y solia dibujar el sistema solar, asi que lo hize otra vez!

I draw the sun and the plantes in a recycle paper.
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Dibuje el sol y los planetas en papel reciclado.

Then, I wrote the names
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Despues, escribi los nombres

and finally added some stars and colors
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y finalmente añadi algunas estrellas y colores

Have a nice week! / Que tengan una linda semana!

Good news!

2011-11-10T16:34:00.000-08:00

Hello there!
Today I would like to share with you some good news:
1.- I want to announce that I'm launching a new site in wich you can buy handmade items, Misha Lulu past seasons stuff, second hand products (in perfect condition/like new) and so much more at a really affordable prices, the site was named "Color Land and Friends" and if you like you can start your Christmas shopping right now!
Just click here!
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¡Hola!
Hoy me gustaría compartir con ustedes algunas buenas noticias:
1 .- Quiero anunciar que estoy lanzando un nuevo sitio en el que se pueden comprar artículos hechos a mano, ropa de Misha Lulu de temporadas pasadas, algunos productos de segunda mano (en perfectas condiciones/como nuevos) y mucho más a precios muy accesibles, el sitio fue llamado "Color Land and Friends "y si gustan pueden empezar sus compras navidenas ahora mismo!
Simplemente hagan clic aquí!

2.-The second but no less important news is that on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 of this month will be participating in the great sale of Kumquat, so if you are near the area of Los Angeles, please come and visit us!
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2.-La segunda, pero no menos importante noticia es que el sabado 19 y domingo 20 de este mes estare participando en la gran venta de Kumquat, asi que si estan cerca del area de Los Angeles, pueden venir a visitarnos!

thank you very much to all my bloggie friends for their friendship and support in this new adventure , you are the best!
Karen from Misha Lulu
Rachel from Hi Happy Panda
Morgan from Mama Loves Papa
Claudia from Lil Muse Lily
Marcela from Culture Mami
Abra from Better than Cupcakes
Yoly from Made for Lilybelle
Tiffany from Mi Pancita
Kate from Kate Eva
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muchas gracias a todas mis bloggie-amigas por su amistad y apoyo en esta nueva aventura , son las mejores!
Karen from Misha Lulu
Rachel from Hi Happy Panda
Morgan from Mama Loves Papa
Claudia from Lil Muse Lily
Marcela from Culture Mami
Abra from Better than Cupcakes
Yoly from Made for Lilybelle
Tiffany from Mi Pancita
Kate from Kate Eva

Pasadena City Hall

2011-11-09T15:39:00.000-08:00

Just a wordless wednesday, but with lots of pictures.
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Sólo un miércoles sin palabras, pero con muchas fotos.

Enjoy your wednesday! / Disfruten de su miercoles!

Dia de Muertos

2011-11-03T22:26:00.000-07:00

November 2nd. we celebrate the day of the dead in Mexico, a tradition in which we remember our loved ones who are no longer with us.
November 1st, reminds children and november 2nd adults, we celebrate these days creating an altar with food, candy, flowers (cempasúchil), water, salt, fruit, pan de muerto, candles , tequila, paper cut and incense.
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El 2 de noviembre celebramos el dia de muertos en Mexico, una tradicion en la cual recordamos a nuestros seres queridos que ya no estan con nosotros.
El dia primero se recuerda a los ninos y el dia dos a los adultos, se crea un altar con comida, dulces, flores (cempasúchil), agua, sal, fruta, pan de muerto, veladoras, tequila, papel picado, incienso y todo lo que a la persona ya muerta le gustaba.

Here are some pictures of the altar we create.
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Estas son algunas fotos de la ofrenda que nosotros creamos.

Also, my mom sent some pics. of the altar she did.
(I love all the colors and I think I can even smell the flowers and food)
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Tambien, mi mama me envio algunas fotos de la ofrenda que ella puso en casa.
(me encantan todos los colores y creo que hasta puedo sentir el olor de las flores y la comida)

and finally a photo of the altar in the Chamber of Deputies of Mexico.
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y por ultimo una foto de la ofrenda en La Camara De Diputados en Mexico.

Have a wonderful day! / Que tengan un dia maravilloso!

this was our halloween day...

2011-11-01T15:42:00.000-07:00

here some random pictures of our Halloween:
pumpkins, pumpkins and more p u m p k i n s !
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Aquí algunas fotos al azar de nuestro Halloween:
calabazas, calabazas y mas c a l a b a z a s !

later Jimena's school parade.
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mas tarde el festival en la escuela de Jimena.

and in the afternoon, baked some muffins for our friends...
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ya por la tarde, horneamos algunos panquecitos para nuestros amigos...

Finally, went to trick-or-treat ( Jimena was waiting for this moment all month!)
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Finalmente fuimos a pedir Halloween ( Jimena estuvo esperano por este momento todo el mes !)

About the costumes:
Bela was Alice in Wonderland (handmade costume by her parents)
Jimena was Max from where the wild things are ( handmade costume by me :)
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Acerca de los disfraces:
Bela disfrazada de Alicia en el pais de las maravillas, (disfraz hecho a mano por sus papas.)
Jimena disfrazada de Max del cuento Donde viven los monstruos, (disfraz hecho por mi :)

Hope you have had a sweet halloween and wish you a happy first day of november!
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Espero hayan tenido un dulce halloween y les deseo un feliz primer dia de noviembre!

FALL TREATS (Turron) / (Nougat Candy)

2011-10-25T13:40:00.000-07:00

Hello there!
Today I will share with you a sweet recipe to cook a delicious nougat,
just follow this easy steps!
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Hola!
El dia de hoy voy a compartir con ustedes una dulce receta para cocinar un rico turron, solo sigan estas faciles instrucciones!

***Photo Credit (National Honey Board)

Almond / Hazelnut Nougat

24 pieces

Ingredients

1 cup honey
1 ½ cups almonds (toasted and cooled)
1 ½ cups hazelnut (toasted and cooled)
5 egg whites
1 ½ cups sugar

Preparation

1. Blend the almonds and hazelnuts in a food processor until a paste forms. Set aside.

2. Place egg whites in a stand or hand mixer with the whisk attachment and whisk until medium peaks form. Mix the whipped egg whites with the nut paste until well blended.

3. Place the honey and sugar in a medium-sized sauce pot and bring to a boil.
Add the nut-egg white paste and cook over low-medium heat for about 12 minutes, constantly stirring until the mixture thickens and begins to brown just a bit.

4. Pour the mix onto a lightly greased 12" x 17" pan sheet and chill. Once chilled, cut into 24 pieces. Roll the pieces in hand to create cylindrical shape, then wrap in cellophane or simply store as is.
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Turrón de Avellana y Almendra

24 piezas

Ingredientes

1 taza de miel
1 ½ taza de almendras (tostadas y frías)
1 ½ taza de avellanas (tostadas y frías)
5 claras de huevo
1 ½ taza de azúcar

Preparación

1. Mezcla las almendras y las avellanas en un procesador de alimentos hasta formar una pasta. Aparta.

2. Coloca las claras de huevo en una batidora fija o de mano con el accesorio para batir y bate hasta que se formen picos medianos. Mezcla las claras de huevo con la pasta de nueces hasta integrar bien.

3. Coloca la miel y el azúcar en una cacerola mediana y deja hervir. Agrega la pasta de nueces- claras de huevo y cocina a fuego bajo-medio durante unos 12 minutos, siempre revolviendo hasta que la mezcla adquiera una consistencia espesa y comience a dorarse un poco.

4. Vacía la mezcla en una charola de 12" x 17" ligeramente engrasada y dejar enfriar. Una vez frío, corta en 24 piezas. Enrolla las piezas con la mano para darles una forma cilíndrica y luego envuélvelas en papel celofán o simplemente almacénalas.

Definetely I'll try this treat with some coffe for this cold afternoon!
***no compensation of any kind was given for this post, just want to share this yummy and healthy recipe***
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Definitivamente voy a tratar este dulce con un rico cafe para esta tarde de frio!
***ningun tipo de compensacion se dio por este post, solo quize compartir esta deliciosa y saludable receta con ustedes***

Drawing Challenge: Bottles

2011-10-23T21:36:00.000-07:00

it's always better late than never.......
This time I had no time to draw or do anything creative :( just some pictures of the bottles in my house.
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siempre es mejor tarde, que nunca........
esta vez no tuve nada de tiempo para dibujar ni hacer nada creativo :( solo algunas fotografias de las botellas que hay en mi casa.

Picture #1, 2 and 3: Recycle glass bottles.
Picture #4: Vintage perfume bottles.
Picture #5: Wine bottles.
Picture #6: My water bottle (I take them everywhere)
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Foto #1, 2 y 3: Botellas de vidrio recicladas.
Foto #4: Botellas de perfume antiguas.
Foto #5: Botellas de vino.
Foto #6: Mi botella de agua (la llevo a todos lados)

Drawing Challenge Hosted by sweet and talented Renilde, take a look at her blog and visit all our friends!

Happy mail!

2011-10-18T12:56:00.000-07:00

Yesterday we received a package from our lovely friends Rachel, Greta and Henry, a treasure bag with sea glass from Marblehead, Jimena was sooooo happy with this gift that she decided to start a sea glass and sea treasures collection (what means more shells, little rocks and lots and lots ......of sand all over the house:)
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Ayer recibimos un paquete de nuestros queridos amigos Rachel, Greta and Henry, una bolsita llena de cristales de mar de Marblehead, Jimena estaba tan feliz con este regalo que decidio empezar una coleccion de cristales y tesoros de mar ( lo que significa mas conchas, pequenas rocas y mucha pero mucha ........arena por toda la casa :)

it's good to know that in a few weeks our friends will be back, and we could enjoy a coffee and their great company!
Thanks Rachel!
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es bueno saber que en algunas semanas nuestros amigos estarán de regreso, y podremos disfrutar de un buen cafe y de su gran compania!
Gracias Rachel!

Also want to share with you this amazing misha lulu giveaway, hosted by Urchin Knits, good luck!
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Tambien quiero compartir con ustedes este increible giveaway por parte de misha lulu, siendo el anfitrion Urchin Knits, buena suerte!

Photo Credit: Matt Schodorf

Have a nice day! / Que tengan un lindo dia!

Fall Treats (COCADAS) / (COCONUT CANDY)

2011-10-17T14:34:00.000-07:00

As promised, today I have another easy recipe for a delicious and healthy snack!

Cocadas are a typical coconut candy served in Mexico and in some other Latin American countries, the most I like of this candy it's all the variety of colors and the soft texture.

Hope you enjoy it!

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Como lo habia prometido, el dia de hoy les tengo otra deliciosa y saludable receta para disfrutar de un rico dulce!

Las cocadas son un dulce tipico de Mexico y de otros paises de Latinoamerica, y lo que mas me gusta de este dulce de coco son la variedad de colores y su suave textura.

Espero lo disfruten!

***Photo Credit (National Honey Board)

Cocadas

12 pieces

Ingredients:
¼ cup honey
2 cups shredded coconut
¼ cup condensed milk
3 egg whites
½ tsp almond extract

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350° Fahrenheit. Spray a cookie sheet lined with aluminum foil.

2. In a bowl, add shredded coconut, condensed milk, honey, egg whites and almond extract, mix together with a spoon until fully combined.

3. Lightly wet hands, spoon about 3 tablespoons of coconut mixture into your hand and gently form a ball. Place onto greased cookie sheet.

4. Lightly wet hands again, and repeat process until all mixture is formed into 12 balls.

5. Place onto a 10" x 15" cookie sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until light golden brown. Allow to cool.

Have a sweet monday!

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Cocadas

12 piezas

Ingredientes:
¼ taza de miel
2 tazas de coco rallado
¼ taza de leche condensada (endulzada)
3 claras de huevo
½ cucharadita de extracto de almendras

Preparación

1. Precalienta el horno a 350° Fahrenheit. Engrasa una bandeja para hornear forrada con papel de aluminio.

2. En un recipiente, agrega el coco rallado, la leche condensada, la miel, las claras de huevo y el extracto de almendras. Mezclar con una cuchara hasta integrar todo.

3. Humedece ligeramente tus manos, toma unas 3 cucharadas de la mezcla de coco y forma cuidadosamente una bola. Colócala en la bandeja para hornear engrasada.

4. Humedece nuevamente tus manos y repite el proceso hasta formar 12 bolas con la mezcla.

5. Coloca en una bandeja para hornear de 10" x 15". Hornea entre 12 y 15 minutos, hasta que tomen un color marrón dorado claro. Dejar enfriar.

Que tengan un dulce lunes!

***no compensation of any kind was given for this post, just want to share this yummy and healthy recipe***
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***ningún tipo de compensación se dio para este post, solo quize compartir este deliciosa y saludable receta con ustedes***

For more recipes click here!
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Para mas recetas aqui!

Handmade

2011-10-12T15:37:00.000-07:00

Colorful handmade wrist warmers, more colors are now available at my etsy shop, take a look!
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Coloridos calentadores hechos a mano, mas colores disponibles en mi tienda etsy!

pssss, pssss, did you know that........
This week if you buy anything from Misha Lulu Surplus Store, Karen will be adding a surprise extra item in to your orders, so what are you waiting for? let's go shopping!
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pssss, pssss, sabian que........
Toda esta semana, si compran algo en la Tienda Surplus de Misha Lulu, Karen estara agregando una sorpresa a su orden, que estamos esperando? es hora de ir de compras!

Have a wonderful wednesday!
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Les deseo un maravilloso miercoles!

Fall Treats (Cuban Candy Bar) / (Dulcesitos cubanos)

2011-10-10T15:21:00.000-07:00

uhhhhfff is amazing how time flew this year, can't believe it's autumn season!

Today would like to share with you one of some recipes for desserts that my friends from The National Honey Board create for us to enjoy this season.
........so every Monday I will be sharing with you a different recipe, hope you like it!

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uhhhhhffff es increible como el tiempo volo este año, no puedo creer que ya estamos en otoño!

Hoy quisiera compartir con ustedes algunas recetas para postres y dulces que mis amigos de National Honey Board han creado para disfrutar en esta temporada.
......asi que cada lunes estare compartiendo con ustedes una receta diferente, espero les guste!

***Photo Credit(National Honey Board)

Cuban Lunch Candy Bar

20 pieces

Ingredients

½ cup honey
2 cups bittersweet chocolate
2 cups butterscotch chips
1 ½ cups peanut butter
1 ½ cups peanuts (toasted and medium ground)
1 cup potato chips (lightly salted, crushed)

Preparation

1. Place the dark chocolate, honey, butterscotch chips and peanut butter in a medium-sized bowl and melt slowly over a double boiler. It takes around 20 minutes.

2. Whisk the mixture until completely melted and fold in the peanuts and potato chips.

3. Spoon about 3 tablespoons of the mixture into your hand and gently form a ball. Make 20 balls and place them into small paper cups. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.

Easy and delicious, don't you think?

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Dulcecitos Cubanos

20 piezas

Ingredientes

½ taza de miel
2 tazas de chocolate oscuro
2 tazas de chips de caramelo butterscotch
1 ½ taza de crema de cacahuate
1 ½ taza de cacahuates sin cáscara (tostados y molidos medianamente)
1 taza de papas fritas (ligeramente saladas y en pedacitos)

Preparación

1. Coloca el chocolate oscuro, la miel, los chips de caramelo butterscotch y la crema de cacahuate en un recipiente mediano y derrite lentamente en una olla doble. Este proceso tarda 20 minutos aproximadamente.

2. Bate la mezcla hasta que esté totalmente derretida y agregar los cacahuates y las papas fritas.

3. Coloca en tu mano 3 cucharadas aproximadamente de la mezcla y forma con cuidado una bola. Haz 20 bolas y colócalas en moldecitos de papel. Refrigera durante 15 minutos.

Facil y delicioso, no lo creen?

***no compensation of any kind was given for this post, just want to share this yummy and healthy recipe***
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***ningún tipo de compensación se dio para este post, solo quize compartir este deliciosa y saludable receta con ustedes***

Drawing Challenge: Family (by Jimena)

2011-10-09T11:21:00.000-07:00

My family are my mom and dad, what I like from my family is that they are fun and give me kisses.
My family in Mexico are my grandparents, and I love them because they are nice and because they love me.
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Mi familia son mi mama y mi papa , mi familia me gusta porque es divertida y me dan besos.
Mi familia de Mexico son mis abuelos y los quiero mucho porque me llevan a pasear y porque son buenos y porque me quieren mucho.

I love my family!
Jimena

For more family memories, drawings and pictures visit Dear Greta's blog!
Have a nice weekend!

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Yo quiero a mi familia!
Jimena

Para conocer mas familias, dibujos y fotografias pueden visitar el Blog de nuestra amiga Greta!

Que tengan buen fin de semana!

Wrist Warmers

2011-10-06T11:14:00.000-07:00

I'm so happy because cold weather beging here in California, yesterday rain all day and today it's prety cool, and I think it's the perfect time to wear this cutie wrist warmers handmade by my mom and me, the pink and blue ones are on my etsy shop if you want to take a pick you're more than welcome, and in the next days more colors would be available, also some neck warmers and phone cases!
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Estoy muy feliz porque por fin estamos sintiendo un poco de frio aqui en California, ayer llovio todo el dia y hoy el frio se siente bastante rico, y por eso pense que es el tiempo perfecto para usar estos lindos calentadores para las manos hechas a mano por mi mama y por mi, las rosas y azules estan disponibles en mi tienda Etsy, asi que si alguien esta interesada pueden hechar un vistazo, en los siguientes dias estaran disponibles los calentadores para el cuello (tipo bufanda) y fundas para telefono!

Have a nice and warm day!

DIY PROJECT: Mexican Pyramid

2011-10-04T12:31:00.000-07:00

Last weekend we have so much fun working on a 3D puzzle.
Jimena buy this pyramid puzzle in the Museo Nacional de Antropologia in Mexico City in her last visit, and we decided to build it and then put it in our living room.
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El fin de semana pasado nos divertimos muchisimo armando un rompecabezas 3D,
el cual Jimena compro en El Museo Nacional de Antropologia de la Ciudad de Mexico, en su pasada visita a este lugar, y decidimos construir esta piramide Chiapaneca para mas tarde adornar nuestra mesa de la sala con ella.

First we number each piece as indicated...
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Primero numeramos cada pieza tal cual se indicaba...

second we separate parts carefully...
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segundo separamos las piezas del molde cuidadosamente...

then begin to piece together, following the sequence of numbers
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después comenzamos a juntar las piezas, siguiendo la secuencia de los numeros

delete the numbers......
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borramos los numeros....

and ready! our scale Mexican pyramid!
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y listo! nuestra piramide Mexicana a escala!

We have an amazing family time!
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Tuvimos un magnifico tiempo en familia!

Happy October!
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Feliz mes de Octubre!

Drawing Challenge: Breakfast

2011-09-30T22:21:00.000-07:00

Good morning everyone!
Do you like to have breakfast together?

Well, breakfast was the theme chosen by dear Patrice this week, and I want to tell you that I love it!

First I look for some inspiration on flickr, then print some images, cut them, paste it and add some drawings....

then decided to scketch some of my favorite things to eat at breakfast time....

finally draw a yummy fried eggs and bacon, toast, a piece of apple and coffe (love the smell of coffe in the morning)

Remember that breakfast it`s the most important meal, because after 6,8,10 or what ever hours of sleep, we need to recharge our batteries with something delicious!

was a pleasure to have breakfast together!
enjoy your weekend and see you on monday!

Drawing Challenge: Bike

2011-09-25T22:10:00.000-07:00

These last days have been difficult in different ways, and as shown in this simple drawing, sometimes I just want to escape in a bike and enjoy the flowers, the sun and fresh air..........

----the host of this theme is my dear friend Rachel, so don`t forget to visit her blog to admire some bicycle trips------

PS:I lost my usb cable and I can`t get my photos to the computer,that`s why I have only these images taken with my ipod :(

love this photo:

happy first days of autumn!

ML & HK best friends 4 ever!

2011-09-21T21:03:00.000-07:00

I have something that I want to share with you, as some of you may know, Misha Lulu is in collaboration with Hello Kitty, and Karen has created the most sophisticated and sweet line for fall 2011, if you have not visited her site, just click here!

This is a behind cameras of Jimena`s first photoshoot. (love their funny faces)

also Modern Kiddo it`s having an amazing misha lulu giveaway at their blog, so what are you waiting for?, if you want to be the lucky winner of this wallpaper jumper just follow this easy steps!

good luck everyone!!

----Thank you Bela, Karen and Joe for letting us be part of Misha Lulu, for your friendship and endeless adventures, we love you so much! -----

Ventura Adventure

2011-09-18T22:43:00.000-07:00

This was a weekend full of fun and adventures.....
To share with friends and discover new places.....
Most importantly how much fun these cute kids had....
Because there`s nothing more rewarding than seeing children smile....
.....so much more if one of them is your daughter!

Have a wonderful monday!

camping days!

2011-09-13T11:01:00.000-07:00

has been a long absence from this blog, but sometimes you need a break from the routine, the internet, email, computer and end-all

Last weekend we went to camp at Lake Campground in Wrightwood CA, far from the city, full of trees, beautiful lake and peaceful place to relax and enjoy nature.

was a great weekend and had a wonderful family time.

rainny days!

installing tent

beautiful sky

clear water lake

in the swing

feet picture

blue bird

my little girl in the lake

full moon

campfire and marshmallows

PS. I'm glad to be back in the blogging world, I missed you bloggie friends!

Insta Friday #4

2011-09-02T11:18:00.000-07:00

This is what my days have been made.......

Linking up at

and at

Happy friday and have an excellent long weekend! :)

a lovely place and tons of pictures...

2011-08-29T23:11:00.000-07:00

the weekend was emotional, funny, sad, and in short a weekend shift.

1 .- My mom returned to Mexico, which saddens us, because these days she was with us was amazing .......and we`ll miss her a lot (love you mom)

2 .- On Friday we visited Solvang, a small Danish town hidden in 3 hours from Los Angeles, it is difficult to describe the beauty of this place with words, people are very friendly, the food is delicious......

everything seems out of a fairy tale

3 .- This Wednesday Jimena back to school, I'm glad to see her so excited to see friends and meet her new teacher

........ was a great weekend!

I can`t believe it`s almost september, the summer pass sooooooooo fast!

color land mug

2011-08-24T23:27:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I received a cup, why?

Because Cuppakim blog celebrated her first anniversary with an exchange of mugs among its readers who wanted to participate, the mug swap was a success!

this is the mug I received yesterday and I just love it, is the perfect mug for color land, don´t you think?

Thank you Ellen!

good night!

weekend in pictures

2011-08-22T22:43:00.000-07:00

Last weekend was amazing, I'm so glad my mom is staying with us, we visited some museums and attractions.
The weekend flew by, but fortunately we enjoy to the fullest!

Friday
Long Beach Museum of Art (LBMA) and Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA)

Lunch at the Museum

Enjoying the beach

Saturday
Japanese American National Museum

Little Tokyo

Dinner at Botegga Loui

and Sunday was spent resting and doing some shopping.....
how was your weekend?

enjoying every moment

2011-08-18T23:04:00.000-07:00

These last days have been very funny and full of happiness, enjoying walks in the neighborhood, visiting the park in the afternoon, playing with playdough and enjoying ice cream.

every day is a new opportunity to be happier.....

Good night!

Today was the day

2011-08-16T21:33:00.000-07:00

Finally Jimena is at home with us, there's no words to describe how happy I am, also because my mom is going to spend a few days with us!
life is sooooooo good!
I was so excited that these are the only photos I have of her arriving (dinner with family)

Have an awesome week! :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)

INSTAFRIDAY #3

2011-08-12T11:35:00.000-07:00

Photo # 1
Peach yoghurt with granola

Photo #2
Tuna+crackers+carrots+celery+cheese=perfect snacks when watching movies

Photo #3
Sunday morning at Huntington Beach

Photo #4
Brainstorming :)

Photo #5
Our first tomatoes

linking up at

Instafriday #1
Instafriday #2

Have a relax, sweet and fun friday!

PS. just 3 days and Jimena will be back (cant wait) :)

Small Style (summer)

2011-08-11T08:50:00.000-07:00

Hello there!
Today I like to share some pictures of my daughter, that my mom recently send me.
(for me Jimena looks sooooo big!)

First 2 photos are from a visit to Palacio Nacional.
Next ones from the Pyramids of Teotihuacan.

We're so happy because in just 4 more days we'll have our little girl back!

most important is that she spent an incredible summer with her grandparents at Mexico, learning and having fun!!!
Linking up at

Tuesday of feet pictures #6

2011-08-09T12:17:00.000-07:00

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1.-One morning day at my kitchen
2.-Joshua's dirty feet (Jimena's favorite baby doll since she was 1 year)
3.-An afternoon at the park

more happy feet here:
Tuesday of feet picture #1, #2, #3, #4, #5

PS. I would love to share some of your feet pictures, if you like to participate please e-mail me yor photos at bycolorland(at)gmail(dot)com

Have a nice day!

last days....

2011-08-03T12:27:00.000-07:00

I think I'm a little behind in some posts, that's why I decided to share all in one.
Recent days have been very busy and fun!
First I want to share my drawing (word:theater) for more inspiring drawings visit sweet Stephanie.

The following photos are from the U.S. Open of Surfing, a free event in Huntington Beach where we enjoyed the beach, concerts and great food at El Ranchito (mexican restaurant)

for the next day were a little tired, but we couldn't miss the X Games at Staples Center, I mean I'm not a super fan, but I really like all that action sports. specially the moto x enduro.

and don't want to miss the opportunity to share these photos of Bela and Greta feet in the past Misha Lulu photoshoot.

this is what makes me love this Wednesday, to share in this blog a bit about my days .....

Have a happy wednesday!

INSTAFRIDAY #2

2011-07-29T10:46:00.000-07:00

Hello there!
Here's my week through instagram pictures!
This week was full of cups of coffee and tea, cleaning my daughter's bedroom. ( having fun with her toys!) and organizing my craft room to start working on more tee's, pillows and plushies.

Finally it's friday!
2 more weeks and Jimena will be back!!!!!

Linking up at

Have a nice weekend and don't forget to stop by tomorrow to see lots of drawings on our drawing challenge: city

what I love to eat these days!

2011-07-28T11:53:00.000-07:00

The hot weather here in California just makes me want to eat fresh fruit, some of my favorites: mango, watermelon and strawberries.

......and sometimes at night the only thing that makes my tummy happy is a glass of frozen milk and a pan dulce!

What is your favorite meal or snack these days?
it's almost friday! yeyyyyy!!!

what I love wednesday! (pandas)

2011-07-27T09:38:00.000-07:00

one of my favorite animals is the panda
is a very gentle animal, cute, funny, friendly and pleasant
and today I'm loving all this panda stuff!

panda scrabble pendant from homestudio arts (etsy)
panda bear mug from pengadore
panda slippers from electricmartini
panda backpack from perfectpandas
panda scrabble tile ring from etsy
panda mirror from etsy

what are you loving today?

what I love wednesday (NY)
what I love wednesday (flowers)

happy wednesday!

linking up at

Tuesday of feet pictures #5

2011-07-26T13:13:00.000-07:00

Hello!
First of all I want to thank you for all your sweet comments on the past drawing challenge, you make my day!
Today I like to share with you an incredible shoe sale at Clique to Know, I just simply love this shoes because are a good deal, comfortable and fashionable!
so, is for all these reasons that I decided to share this sale today instead of the feet picture!
hurry up sale ends on thursday night!

About Clique to Know:
OUR STORY
Clique To Know is a new members-only site dedicated to all you curvaceous women out there. Love fashion? Need a designer fix? Adore securing a bargain? Then Clique To Know will be your one-stop shop for fabulous luxury fashion at discounted prices from US size 10 and upwards.

About Me Too Shoes:

Me Too shoes are the perfect combination of fashion and comfort. The brand uses the finest leathers, treatments and components (including padded insoles) and combines these with the latest trend inspirations to create their collections. The result is super comfortable, classic designs with an edge that are ideal for any day or night occasion.

Tuesday of feet pictures:
#1 (Random pics)
#2 (Kate Eva)
#3 (Kids feet)
#4 (Made for Lilybelle)

Happy tuesday!

You rock!!!!!

2011-07-25T14:12:00.000-07:00

Have a nice monday full of love and fun!!!

Drawing Challenge: City

2011-07-23T12:16:00.000-07:00

Definetely an inspiring theme...

First 3 pictures are from Mexico DF, a beautiful, noisy, inspiring, fun, nostalgic, historic and amazing city!

Next 2 photos from LA California a retro-modern, multicultural, colorful city!

Next ones my sketches....

Plus a little color and nice people.....

Have a sweet weekend

visit more wonderful cities here

Drawing Challenge:Every day life
Drawing Challenge: Love
Drawing Challenge: Hands
Drawing Challenge: Fish
Drawing Challenge: Map
Drawing Challenge: Mirror
Drawing Challenge: Blossom
Drawing Challenge: Birds
Drawing Challenge: Rhythm

InstaFriday #1

2011-07-22T07:10:00.000-07:00

Yeyyy finally it's friday!
and it's friday of instagram pictures, just some random photos of the week.....

matrioshka doll and vintage perfume bottle

dinner time!

first tomatoes!

view from my kitchen window

tres leches cake, yum yum!

and beautiful flowers!

How was your week?
any plans for the weekend?

Linking up for the first time at

ohhhh and don't forget to check drawing challenge tomorrow hosted by sweet Rachel from Hi Happy Panda.
Word of the week: City

Have a happy friday !

Small Style (year by year)

2011-07-21T12:27:00.000-07:00

Today I like to share Jimena's small style through her 7 years, a picture per year!
As some as you know she decided to spend 2 months on vacation with their grandparents, so for now I haven't current pictures of her style, but this is a good idea to see how her style has changed through the years....
PS. We miss her tons! but we are so happy too, because she's having an amazing time with her grandpas, having lots of fun, and learning about her country!

ps. last day for lollipopscards giveaway!!!

some colorful small styles:
Small Style (cool hats)
Small Style (beach party)
Small Style (my cowboy...........girl)
Small Style (school days)
Small Style (at the mall)
Small Style (living in pink)
Small Style (1st. time)

Linking up at

What I love wednesday (flowers)

2011-07-20T12:24:00.000-07:00

Today I'm loving: flowers

All kind of flowers, always make us feel better, enhance any space, have rich smell and give life and color at any time, any place and make me feel very happy!

What are you loving today?

linking up at

and don't forget to check color land giveaway here!

What I love wednesday (NY)

Tuesday of feet pictures #4

2011-07-19T18:11:00.000-07:00

Hello there!,

Today I want to share with you Yoly and Lilybelle's feet picture taken on Valentines's day 2009.
Love the bright colors and the stripes, this socks really rock!!!

and remember to:

-email me your feet pictures at bycolorland(at)gmail(dot)com, I would love to share all those happy feet!

-check Krystina's giveaway, more than 10 sponsors are participating giving away amazing disounts and lovely stuff too!

-also check a Color Land giveaway at Lollipopscards blog!

have a great day!

weekend highlights

2011-07-18T10:37:00.000-07:00

nothing special.... just coffe with a friend, homemade breakfast, some gardening, our first tomatoes, and a great dinner with husband!

good news:

- Jimena is already with my parents after a long month with their other grandparents in Aguascalientes, wich makes us very happy! just one month and she will be back!!!

- Krystina from lolliposcards blog it's having a huge giveaway with all her lovely sponsors including Color Land, so just visit her blog and follow some steps to be a lucky winner!!!

Happy monday friends and remember to email me your feet pictures for tuesdays of feet pictures!!

what I love wednesday (NY)

2011-07-13T12:42:00.000-07:00

Linking up for the first time at Krystinas blog, Lollipopscards!
Today I'm loving: my New York book and taking some notes of deli recipes from all the world!
I hope someday I can visit NY, and enjoy all the streets, coffee shops, restaurants, museums, rich history and a global population that makes New York city a fantastic an passionate city.
I love this book because it's more than food and recipes, it also shows you the history of New York through each of their cities, different kinds of population that lives there, traditions, types of food, all languages spoken, a NY map and attractions in general.....

HaPpY WeDnEsDaY!!!

Tuesday of feet pictures # 3

2011-07-12T11:29:00.000-07:00

and a color land giveaway at mama loves papa!!!

I love babies and kids feet, also little socks and shoes are the cutest things you can save to remember your childs first steps.....

----pictures taken at Misha Lulu photo shoot-----
Thank you Soul, True and Evie for let me picture your beautiful feet and shoes!

Happy feet list:
Tuesday of feet pictures #1 (random pics.)
Tuesday of feet pictures #2 (Kate Eva pic.)

Don't forget to email me your feet pictures, I 'll love to share and link them here!!!

life is sweet, isn't it?

2011-07-08T11:09:00.000-07:00

My goal of this week:
Spend 30 minutes just relaxing and enjoying a sweet snack!
Frozen bananas + natural yogurt + chocolate sprinkles = the sweetest moment!

and this picture,mmm well, I don't know why I take this pic. but what I know it's that I love the colors!!!

What about you? Do you have any goals or plans for this weekend?

HaVe A wOnDeRfUl FrIdAy!!!!

Tuesdays of feet pictures #2

2011-07-05T19:48:00.000-07:00

I want to thank Kate from Kate Eva for share with us this cute and colorful feet picture!

I love everything in this picture, the colorful dots socks, the vintage shoes, the floor, wooden bars, and cross-legged posture, it`s amazing all the wonderful things we can capture just with a click!!

If you want to share your happy feet pictures, please e-mail me at bycolorland(at)gmail(dot)com

Monday Funday!

2011-07-04T10:00:00.000-07:00

I wish everyone have a happy 4th of July!
These are some photos of last year:

Bela and Jimena decorating a mini flower pots....

and of course the fireworks at night ....

This photo was edited using picnik

sweet cravings

2011-06-30T09:44:00.000-07:00

Sometimes everything you need is a break!
I mean, a sweet break......
This week I'm totally in love with:
-Cafe con Leche (1/2coffee w/ 1/2milk) and apple pie with vanilla bean ice-cream!
Unfortunately, my computer stopped working completely and I lost my pictures of my delicious apple pie with ice cream,so sad :(

the good thing is that I found somer random sweet pictures

and yes, you're right.....I think I have a small addiction to sweets :)

top ten of my favorite sweets:
- Nutella
- mint-chocolate chip ice-cream
- chocolate chip cookies
- apple pie
- cheese cake w/ strawberries
- brownies
- gummy bears
- macaroons
- Lemon tart
- natural ice-cream yoghurt w/ mango

Enjoy your weekend!!!

Tuesdays of feet pictures

2011-06-28T15:02:00.000-07:00

Hi there!
you know that going through my photo files, I discovered that one of the things I like most is to take pictures of feet, with or without socks and shoes...

and I decided to dedicate a day to these photographs, I love to see the feet and shoes of the people, in fact I can almost imagine a little like who the person is, just by looking at their shoes or feet, I know it's weird right?
but what can I do if this summer I'm totally in love with shoes?
Well hope that you enjoy the pictures and find a little of inspiration in this space!

Also I would love that you share in this blog some of your feet pictures, I'm pretty sure that it would be fun, if you want to just e-mail me here: bycolorland(at)gmail(dot)com, and I will post your pictures linking up at your site!

relaxing mode(blogging in bed)

saying hi!

crazy cherry socks! (big smile on my face)

soft colored dots!

I love everything that can be expressed through the feet!!!
Hope to see your feet pictures soon!

Small Style (cool hats)

2011-06-23T19:53:00.000-07:00

thursday of small style!Hi there!, today I want to share some pictures I took Jimena last week, she really likes hats!, I also remember that at his age I like to wear hats too...it was fun...what about you? do you like to wear hats? and what about your kids?

I love this dress, vintage, christmas gift!
thank you Bela and Karen!

Linking up at Small Style, lovely Morgan's blog: Mama Loves Papa

for more cute styles click here:

Small Style (beach party)
Small Style (my cowboy....girl)
Small Style (school days)
Small Style(at the mall)
Small Style(living in pink)
Small Style (1st time)

almost friday yeyyyy!

summer flowers

2011-06-22T19:05:00.000-07:00

I'm in love with flowers.....
I love the scented air we breathe all around and the magnificent colors you could appreciate anywhere you find a beautiful flower...

Talking about everyday life......as some of you will know my daughter is on summer vacation outside the country with her grandparents, can only say that we miss her soooooooooooooooooo much, it feels weird coming home and be alone without our baby girl...too much silence :(

however,it is something she wanted very much, to spend time with her grandparents and enjoy them, I'm very proud of what strong and independent she is!

I miss her a lot, but I am happy to talk to her and listen that she's having so much fun and that she's so happy!

L O V E you so much Jimenita!!!

sewing + father's day

2011-06-19T13:44:00.000-07:00

This week has been a whirlwind with so many things happening I haven't had time to blog.
But today I'm back!

and I want to share with you Jimena's sewing book,

she learned to embroider in kindergarden

and this book was her final project

this is the back of the fabric, as you can see the thread is a little tangled

but the important thing for her is the main view

so for Father's Day gift,
Jimena decided to embroider a pillow for her father....
she did her best and this was the result (I helped her just with the sewing, but she did all the embroidery)

and this is for my dad!

last week in pictures...

2011-06-13T16:43:00.000-07:00

(drinking milk)

Happy monday!

I made the top 25!!!

2011-06-07T15:48:00.000-07:00

Thank you!
I'm very happy, your votes made me being part of the Top 25 Kids' Style!
You can read a short interview here.....

Also I'm working in a new project for the blog, I'll be giving you an advance in the coming days....

PS: New Doll House Pillows on my Etsy shop!!!

Happy Tuesday!!

Your best shot!

2011-06-06T13:39:00.000-07:00

Chelsea at The Paper Mama is the hostess to this beautiful photo contest wich decided to participate in, is my first competition of photography and I hope you like what you see!

Is hard to pick just one picture of many that I have taken my daughter, but there is a picture that is always on my mind and that inevitably fills me with happiness!

I chose this picture because I like:
Jimena's smile and how happy she is,
their first teeth,
the color grass,
the color of her dress,
her hair,
her yummy cheeks,
overall I like the feeling that this image reflects!

Drawing Challenge: Everyday life

2011-06-05T09:49:00.000-07:00

Talented Elisabeth is hosting the theme of the drawing challenge for this week: everyday life.

My everyday life consist in:

spring breeze mornings, singing birds and bees on flowers

my daughter and husband

coffe with friends

some pillow crafting

bruised knees

folding clothes

kids playdates

and so much more.... life is good!!! enjoy it!

cleaning project

2011-06-03T15:32:00.000-07:00

last Friday Jimena and I spent the day cleaning and arranging her room, keeping and stacking toys (so she plays with everything and not get bored).
Although it may seem boring but it was fun to spend that time cleaning her room, because while we organized, we played too!
some pictures of the messy room:

.....and pictures of the new style room! (so much better ah?)

in our home we all love playmobil! (my husband keep his toys (Playmobil) and now Jimena is who enjoy them every day!)
Playmobil School(last Christmas gift)
Summer House (5th b-day present)

Family House (handcrafted by my husband)

overly tired but very happy to have finished our cleanup project!!!

Have a nice weekend and don't forget to visit tomorrow for the Drawing Challenge: Everyday Life

Small Style (beach party)

2011-06-02T17:24:00.000-07:00

Last Saturday we went to the birthday party of one of the best friends of Jimena (Penelope) in Ventura, it was fun to be all on the beach enjoying the sun, sand and sea, all girls and Tomas had a great time .
and on this occasion I would like to share the style of all these beautiful girls.

In the evening we all celebrated Penelope at her grandparents' house, a nice house where we enjoyed delicious turkey ham and basil sandwiches , fruit, salad, cupcakes, cake and ice cream ... (yum yum .. )

Linking up at Small Style!

Cabrillo Marine Aquarim (field trip)

2011-06-01T19:39:00.000-07:00

Last Thursday, I attended as a volunteer to Jimena's school field trip, it was fun to share that day with my daughter and her friends while remember when little I used to go to the same kind of trips and enjoyed a lot too.

The aquarium is located at Cabrillo Beach and is a perfect place for children to touch, play and learn about marine life.

one of the most amazing things were the jelly fish, no doubt a very interesting species .....

Kids are always fun!

incredible but true, we are beginning a new month, time goes fast, so.. just enjoy every moment!

Drawing Challenge: L O V E

2011-05-29T21:15:00.000-07:00

Thank you Rachel for such a nice word!
Love is the first thing you feel when you arrive to this world, is the strongest form of expression that exists and is what gives us happiness...
a little late but here are some sketches of hearts and a list of some of the many things I love
hope you like it!

for more lovely drawings click here!

Enjoy and L O V E life!

The Paper Mama Photo Challenge: Blue

2011-05-25T09:52:00.000-07:00

I decided to join Chelsea from The Paper Mama blog in her photo challenge, the theme of the week is blue, here is a picture of Jimena wearing blue for a school play last year (Once upon a time on this Island), it's incredible how time flies, sometimes I think that my girls it's just growing so fast....

what we enjoy...

2011-05-23T12:02:00.000-07:00

.....this weekend......family, food, treats, board games, crafts and movies, what about you?
well, Jimena is really into Japanese food and treats, last saturday she asked me if we could go to a Japanese supermarket because she really wanted to buy some sea weed, so we went to Mitsuwa Market, and this is what she decided to purchase...

some california rolls, carbonated orange drink, hello kitty marshmallow, chocolate sticks and sea weed (this girl really knows what she wants ahh)

also want to share a gift from aunt Melissa, (love the bag)

and finally I would like to show the new handmade decorative pillows that are already in my etsy shop (I would love to hear your comments about the items on the store)

How was your weekend?
Hope you are doing great and thak you for stop by and read this blog!
your comments make my day!
Happy monday!

Drawing Challenge: Hands

2011-05-21T20:23:00.000-07:00

amazing how this simple word can inspire so much and in so many ways,
it's amazing how important the hands are in our lives, just without them we couldn`t do anything.
so many activities we do with our hands, as in my case, knitting, drawing, painting, cooking, hugging,clapping, taking pictures and a ton more.
are also a form of communication, there are people (as me) who need the hands to speak, is like talking through them.
with my hands I have comforted friends, held my daughter, clapped when I feel happy, my hands just make me feel alive

This time someone else joined the group,
Jimena wanted to participate by cutting and pasting magazine clippings...
for more inspiring hands visit creative Nadine
Have a nice weekend!!!

Small Style (my cowboy... girl)

2011-05-19T09:13:00.000-07:00

I took these pictures yesterday when Jimena was playing in the afternoon, she loves to wear her cowboy hat and playing the guitar, also browse and read books to her stuffed animals....

I love to hear her song and play in her room, she's so creative and fun!

t-shirt(misha lulu), K&A Jeans, Old Navy skirt, Nike shoes.

I'm linking up with Small Style, Mama Loves Papa.

Small Style (first time)
Small Style (living in pink)
Small Style (at the mall)
Small Style (school days)