Gold 'N Dulcinea

Button me up in bling. Scented w/ violet, gardenia, bergamot and rich plum.

PuppyLove

Cute little thing... isn't it adorable? One of my favorite breeds. (Picture originally posted by Meg, at Cute Overload

Soup at Barneys?

Honestly, I don't know what would I do with them, but still these cans look pretty. Love the pop art colors!

philosophy holiday: candy cane

candy cane - Besides the products that may smell like heaven, the suitcase is adorable. I want one!!!!!

:::Evan's Kitchen Ramblings::: & Bossacafez

Impressive photography at flick and a nicely designed blog :::Evan's Kitchens Ramblings::: two MUST visit links. (especially for cupcake fans).

Make a Flake!!!!!!!!

I love this site... I could spend the complete afternoon playing with it. Good to start the holiday mood let's Make-a-Flake

All about organization: bright stuff

The Container Store

At Garnet Hill

Schmap Florence Guide

officially!!! The pictures I took in Italy, will appear on this year's Schmap Florence Guide, you can download free copy on the link below, the new copy is already available.

My Pink Boutique

Beautiful, chic faux food /display food. Very pretty to watch and as the creative-creator says, "pleasing to your eyes and easy on your hips" check them out at My Pink Boutique.

More cupcaketherapy

I just love how they turned out this time!

Liselotte Watkins

I was uploading pictures and found some from decor8... she was talking about a new book from Liselotte Watkins. Such lovely colors and patterns, and of couse, nice illustrations.

mirror mirror

Everthing you need to pamper & treat yourself. From a cute teapot for one to a Lavander Scented Cushion with eyemask to nap with style at mirror mirror.

China Collection: eTableTop

I may have found that it's not only about the coffee itself, it has to have the perfect cup also. The one above, from eTableTop appeared on the last issue of Lucky, isn't it pretty? I might have too many cups, but still think that each has something special.... and of course, it has to be the whole thing, here is the saucer.

Etching | LatteArt

This was very impressive for me... I started looking for magic recipe that showed me how to keep the crema as it should be, but instead, I bumped into "latte art"... Something new to look up for, it really goes beyond the point of making a good espresso, drinkable art. Go here to see more about the artist behind those cups, he's also a very nice person. (see, I'm still impressed with what I saw, Steve!)

Bell Invito

Sorry I haven't post lately, I have no excuse, I just have been into making artesanal soap, that didn't result as expected... carving pumpkins, that did came out right, and very into cupcakes I have found many recipes that I might start testing today. But also, finding pictures on Flickr... I'll show you later what had all my attention yesterday, that deserves a whole post about it.

But for a start and redeem my lack of activity here, look what I found!!! Bell Invito, invitations and stationery, printed on vintage letterpresses, some of their products include hand lined envelopes, personalized pieces, and what most cought my attentions is that the edgings and borders are finished individually by hand, as well as the hand-applied embelishments.

Online cakes?

So, true. Amazing cakes online. ICE BOX CAFE.

Pink fot the cause

Flaunt’s uniquely touching bird of hope. For each card sold, Flaunt will donate a portion of the proceeds to The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. (So fuzzy cute!!!) at Solberry Modern Stationers.

BELANOVA: Rosa Pastel

New addition to my wishlist... to hear a sample of their music go here. Rosa Pastel is my favorite!

Via Dante, MILANO

Just longing for good times.... (whish could be back!)

Cavallini Postcards

Full-color vintage designed postcards, printed on cream paper and packed in a reusable keepsake tin (that's my favorite part!); each set comes with 18 assorted postcards of four designs. Click here to see the different designs. (Available at Kate's Paperie)

Handmade books

Going throug my daily readings, I found something very nice at five and half; a post from Judy from 9/7 about this small bookbindery, Tomoe Book Arts, in Washington DC, where Jennifer Beauchamp designs and assembles a line of handmade books. The whole collection is amazing, I wonder how she binds the books manually, but anyhow, they are available at the site. Pretty interesting. Here's the link for the original post. And the one in the picture, is my favorite!

p45

Finally, today I'm very very happy, some good things have happened. And I'm in the mood of girlish tops, so I found these fabulous tops from Deener and Garcon at P.45. Also the red peep toe shoes, are amazing, I'm in the look for a pair of those.

Designed Matches

These are my favorites, however there are a lot of designs to choose from... love the colors. Check IOMOI

TC Design

Catchy patterns and nice color combination TC Design.

The so waited TeaCup Swap

A very nice experience, I enjoyed it very much, it was sort of a kind of Christmas in September... I'm so curious, I couldn't wait to open the box (that feeling is one of the best). I got this cute antique cup, and a deliciuos tea. I won't post the one I sent until I'm sure it has been received.

THANKS PEGGY!

Bullseye Necklace

Well, almost back to normal....(hopefully) - bye distractions that doesn't take me anywhere -. About the flash lessons, I finally did it, except uploading my finished work to any web page, gotta work on that a bit more. I've been traveling, not as far, as distracting and relaxing; I went to El Salvador the weekend before last one, and this past weekend I went hiking a volcano, the Pacaya, I uploaded some pics at my Flickr page.

I also received my teacup!!! From the teacup swap... I promise, tomorrow I'll post the picture, is an adorable antique cup with saucer, and a deliciuos tea. (Thank's Peggy!!!)

But getting back to business, this is my finding for today... amazing frosted glass rings set within each other to create those amazing necklaces, the colors are incredible a must see at Elsewares.

R. Nichols

Here the art of a skillful "cutter & paster" artist. I'm a fan of this concept, specialy his work. I like how all of his pieces turn out. Simple but fantastic designs.

Tea with style

Whether your day goes right, or needs a little boost, one of these could be just what's needed. Or as they says "Girls...no matter what your day’s brewing, when life boils your kettle – make tea!" With quotes like " A Woman is like a tea bag. You don’t know her strength until she is in hot water". (Girlfriends theme) or "Was it her Mission Statement or her Wonder Bra?" Each tin contains 25 tea bags (English Breakfast, caffeinated), each with a different quotes. Check them here.

Wall decorations

Lately I haven't been able to post anything because of the many bad recurrent problems with my conection. But seems like today things are getting better. Since last week, I had my eyes on these wall decorations from ubarn outfitters, online only. But there are many to choose from. I'm flattered with the idea of just just sticking a few up and then leave it or change it every time you like.

Stefana McClure

Les Aventures de Tintin, Les 7 Boules de Cristal: A Comic Book by Hergé, 2006, cut paper, 11 inches circumference

Antonin Dvorak New World Symphonies (numbers 8 & 9) In Full Score, 2006, cut paper, 17 inches circumference

A piano recital

This weekend was my niece's and nephew's piano recital. I was taking pictures of the whole family, I had a great time, and the kids were just adorable, they were the funniest in the play.

Gucci – Fall Winter collection 2006

I'm the happiest... Gucci – Fall Winter collection 2006 is already available. I think I have choosen my pick for the season already, '85th gucci' limited edition collection. medium hobo with single adjustable strap, magnetic snap closure, horsebit detail on front, gucci 85th anniversary enameled plaque on back.

Tea Cup Swap #6

Yesterday afternoon I found out that the tea cup swap is on again. This time I did get there on time. I'll be seeking now the perfect tea cup to send. (I'm so happy about it!!!!!!!!!) Check Just My Cup of Tea to find out about more swaps, or get signed in this one.

P.S. The picture is from a note card collection from Ana Maria Seaton, available officially for sale here.

Bling Bling Announcement

With all the "bling bling" going on, Paper Bride, came up with this Bling Bling announcements... a fun and very original postcard book, with 20 of them. I love the idea of the sparkly shiny ring, blingin on, lol.

Rings please

Kendra Scott Designs Leather Ring, Janna Conner Wire Wrapped Ring, Sheila Fajl Cocktail Ring

New pictures

This has been "photo-uploading morning", I had some remaning pics from Italy that I haven't uploaded to my Flickr. Great memories, I had an amazing time there. (And about the mosaic, I made it with fd flickr toys, turned out nice, isn't it?)

My own Jackson Pollock

I followed the recommendation of today's Daily Candy and went to play a little (click here).

I have a lousy connection today. I might not be able to post enough today, but tomorrow I'll get even :)

The Spoon Sisters

Yesterday morning, I was watching the news and they started showing some "problem-solving products" some of them were normal-interesting, but there was one that called my attention, Message Bean, how cute is this?!

Believe it or not, each bean has a word lasered onto one side, and a complementary image on the other. All one has to do to see the "message" is grow the bean. The recipient simply pulls off the foil top and bottom (to let the water drain), and adds about ½ cup of water to the soil. In about a week or so, the bean will poke thru the soil revealing the special message.

As you can well imaging, I couln't leave it there, so I kept checking the site, and found this amazing soaps, they are embedded in clear glycerin soap shaped like water in a bag, - My Pet Fish, as they call it - with a little fish inside. I might be checking the site a little longer.

Meditations on the Little Black Dress

If you feel like reading, this article by Jenny Jediny, turned out interesting for me. It took me back to the Audrey Hepburn's times at Tiffany between style and singlehood thoughts. I just feel like watching the movie all over again, and start looking for a little black dress.