living creating and appreciating

Thank you notecards

2012-01-04T03:45:00.000-05:00

I like to make Thank you notecards instead of cards. It saves paper and it also saves me from folding all of the cards.

Favorite JUNK Food- is actually super healthy

2012-01-02T08:48:00.000-05:00

Chili con Kale

Walnut Pate with Chipotle

My favorite JUNK food isn't junk food at all but it tastes so good it seems like it should not be good for you. My new favorite place to eat is Choices Vegan Cafe. I went there in November and re-visited last week and decided, "Yes, this is my new favorite place." I wasn't one for spicy food, but I love the way the food is spiced here and when I say spicy I don't mean "hot". The baked sweet potatoes still satisfy the old french fries cravings.. I think eventually I will stop ordering them, once I wean myself off. The menu has changes and there are so many more options that I can have now.

Happy New Year 2012

2012-01-01T12:35:00.001-05:00

This year offers quick change. I have been very busy with the first edition of mborrerophoto.com magazine and today I am working on the second edition. I was putting together thank you cards earlier and later I am working on scrapbook layouts. From moment to moment I change what I do, inside I know that is also true. I am very thankful in this moment for all the things that have lead me to this moment. I especially like to thank S.N.Goenka and all the people who volunteer at the Vipassana Centers for bringing the road to enlightenment to the masses. I am still working on my meditation and I hope on returning to a center this year. For those who have been looking you may want to start here.

Meeting more enlightened people and vegans

2011-12-21T07:42:00.001-05:00

The last two weeks have been interesting and I am not surprised because the New Year is right here, okay around the corner. I have met people a few miles from my house that practice Vipassana, and I have sat and meditated with them, I have met a person who is on their way to discovering Vipassana and I met a Vegan who is raising her son from day one as a vegan. I am thankful for these moments.

New vegan restaurant in town

2011-11-06T17:13:00.002-05:00

Interior back seating

Almost all raw vegan cookie

California Wrap

Spicy Walnut Pate

Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Choices Cafe in the Brickell Area of Miami is now occupying the same space as the previous tenant of vegetarian and vegan fare, Om Garden (more info see www.vegguide.org). The food is good and priced right..definitely a must try.

Kind to the Earth :makeup tip

2011-10-25T17:07:00.000-04:00

So.. I decided to ditch my store bought makeup remover. There had to be something else more inexpensive and better for my skin.. I found it in my kitchen. I got my cotton square and poured my Olive oil on it and it worked fabulously. Then I washed my face as usual, and viola clean face...no extra money..and it doesn't take much on the cotton square to remove mascara and makeup from both eyes. Try it and tell me how it worked for you.

Vipassana Experience Part 6

2011-09-11T16:32:00.001-04:00

In this video, I talk about the Vipassana "Voodoo" as I like to call it. Something interesting happened to me while I was there. I definitely noticed it. The energy...the nature really effected me.

Vipassana Experience Part 5

2011-08-22T08:07:00.000-04:00

In this video, I explain, the time up to when I leave. It was a Mr. Toad's wild ride of sorts.

Vipassana Experience Part 4

2011-08-20T19:50:00.000-04:00

Vipassana is seeing reality as it really is. During my experience I had heart palpitations that really shook me and took me by storm. I was unable to gain an equanimous mind during my course meditation because of this. Now I understand why visualizing doesn't work during Vipassana. Visualizing while meditating is relaxing, Vipassana is not about relaxing at all.

Vipassana Experience Part 3

2011-08-17T07:26:00.000-04:00

Days 1-3. One of the things that I started to hear a lot after day three is that things can change fast and that accepting them.. not craving what you had in the past or want in the future is key to your success.

Vipassana Part 2

2011-08-06T10:08:00.002-04:00

Here is my video for part 2 of what happened at the Vipassana course I went to in July.

My Vipassana Experience - initial feelings

2011-07-24T10:17:00.001-04:00

This is a video I made after coming back from my Vipassana experience in July 2011. It is was not what I expected to be feeling and I learned early on in the course that changes can happen very quickly there. My experiences were all over the place from realizations, to sleep deprivation, to extreme heart palpitations (which I read that a girl died at Vipassana because of heart problems.) In the end, I see a few subtle changes. It was a difficult experience and one that I would not endure again because of my circumstances. One thing is for sure, I have begun to walk down the path of enlightenment and it may take some more lifetimes to come closer to the true peace it provides. There are several stories to be told from my experience. I will start by linking the post to my video which is extreme and about the heart palpitations and how they made me feel or rather how I reacted to having them.

My dream: dolphin

2011-07-05T03:27:00.001-04:00

July 4th, I woke up and I remembered part of a dream I had. I was walking and I saw this opening in a building and there was a big pool, only the pool was a huge rectangle yet looked more like a pond because the sides were green with algae and it was brown and black at the bottom, it was really deep. I walked closer and I saw something in the water, at first I thought it was a shark. The next thing I know I am in the water, not in a swimsuit in my clothes holding on to the edge. (Just a note: in regular life I don't like to go into the water let alone into deep waters) The something in the water started coming toward me. The water isn't actually clear so I don't see what it is until it gets real close. I am not scared. It surfaces right next to my face. It is a dolphin. I ask the dolphin, " May I touch you?" I touch the dolphin and he/she turns around quickly and shows me his/her back. I ask, " You want me to ride you?" I get on the dolphin's back and he/she takes off real fast. I remember smiling. I decided to look up the symbols on dream dictionary.

Dolphins

To see a dolphin in your dream, symbolizes spiritual guidance, intellect, mental attributes and emotional trust. The dream is usually an inspirational one, encouraging you to utilize your mind to its capacity and move upward in life. Alternatively, it suggests that a line of communication has been established between the conscious and unconscious aspects of yourself. Dolphins represent your willingness and ability to explore and navigate through your emotions.

To dream that you are riding a dolphin, represents your optimism and social altruism.

Link to Dream Moods Dictionary

Pool

To see a pool of water in your dream, indicates that you need to acknowledge and understand your feelings. It is time to dive in and deal with those emotions. Alternatively, a pool indicates your desire to be cleansed. You need to wash away the past.

Link to Dream Moods Dictionary

Today is my last day home before I go to my Vipassana course.

Vipassana Boot Camp or Ticket to Liberation: England Experience

2011-07-04T05:47:00.000-04:00

Reading the details in this blog has hopefully prepared me for the "unexpected" that is really expected in this journey. Here is the link.

Vipassana experience- India posted Feb 2011

2011-07-03T02:42:00.000-04:00

This is one of the videos I have been searching for. I am so thankful that people are posting videos to spread the word of this experience for those of us who have an interest, are going, and for those who have already had the experience.

Vipassana - Road to Vipassana- my experience- Packing for Georgia

2011-07-02T06:44:00.001-04:00

Here is my packing video. See you in about 20 days.

Scrapbooking: Layouts with Basic Grey

2011-07-01T01:44:00.001-04:00

Created for Everything Scrapbook and Stamps, these layouts were inspired by the stickers that come as part of the theme for "Oxford."

Vipassana Experience -June 2011- Thailand

2011-06-30T04:42:00.003-04:00

She is so funny. I wonder what precepts she broke.

Vipassana- Road to Vipassana- Introduction to my journey

2011-06-29T04:31:00.000-04:00

Vipassana Experience- England

2011-06-28T10:49:00.000-04:00

Dawn Wrote about her Vipassana Experience in February 2011. She explains her experience as well as the center she went to in three parts. Here is a link to her writing.

Vipassana Experience

2011-06-26T03:36:00.000-04:00

I was searching again for any new experiences and I came across this PDF on the internet. I really appreciate how detailed the writer was in describing her experience and how it really is like on a Vipassana meditation course. Here is the link.

Noise after the silence- Vipassana experience video

2011-06-25T03:39:00.000-04:00

Vipassana Experience video series

2011-06-24T04:16:00.000-04:00

I just found someone who posted a complete series on the Vipassana experience. This is a thorough explanation.

click here to go to the YouTube video for some reason, the embedding option didn't work today.

Vipassana Experience posted in January 2011

2011-06-23T04:51:00.000-04:00

Vagabonding Alex has a story to tell and I am glad he did. To read his Vipassana experience click here

Vipassana- May experience 2011

2011-06-22T04:37:00.000-04:00

I am beginning my last round of research before I attend the Vipassana course myself. I will be doing a series of videos on my experience. I printed out my list of things to bring today and the directions and Thursday I begin the packing and my first video. Here is a link to a recently blogged experience.

Will turning Vegetarian save the planet?

2011-06-21T02:52:00.000-04:00

Living in this society under its rules and still doing what I feel is good for me is something I learned early on. My choices open themselves up to me like doors and I walked through. This is how I truly made the switch to being a vegetarian three years ago and I feel better and happier now than I ever knew was possible, but here it is my life, happy, no drugs, no pills..all energy and sometimes a little bit of sugar.

Here is an article to explain why becoming a vegetarian (by the way I am a non soy (or rarely soy) eating vegetarian)
makes this world a better place. Will turning vegetarian save the planet?

One year ago today..

2011-06-20T09:23:00.001-04:00

One year ago today, my bestfriend and I got married. Whatever it is we go through from grocery shopping to more serious stuff, the laughter is there around every corner. I learned that from my father, laughter is a key to bringing happiness now in this moment. I appreciated this. Today I am smiling knowing that I have prosperity and abundance and happiness in my life. Here is a sneak peek at my future projects.

Oh the FOOD....heaven is on a plate

2011-06-19T10:43:00.001-04:00

My husband and I went to Mi Vida Cafe for my birthday. Raw Vegan Cupcakes Raw-k! Vegetarian and Vegan food is at is best that I ever tasted at this place. The owner and chef surprised me with putting a lit candle in my cupcake to celebrate my birthday.

I tried seitan for the first time. I googled seitan and found vegetarian.about.com.

Seitan Sloppy Joe

This is what it said "Although it is made from wheat, seitan has little in common with flour or bread. Also called “wheat meat”, “wheat gluten” or simply “gluten”, seitan becomes surprisingly similar to the look and texture of meat when cooked, making it a popular meat substitute. Seitan is also high in protein, making it a popular protein source for vegetarians. Asian restaurants often use seitan as a vegetarian mock meat, and seitan is also the base for several commercially available products such as Tofurky deli slices."

Seitan tasted pretty good. I don't know what meat tastes like anymore, so I cannot describe the taste. The spices and everything make it amazingly flavorful. Definitely something to look into if you are thinking about becoming a vegetarian. I tend to stay away from any soy based products. To see more pictures go to their facebook page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mi-Vida-Cafe-Vegetarian-Cuisine/195108577178981

Breathing

2011-05-30T08:47:00.000-04:00

Breath is so important in our lives. Without breath, there is no life. This is so universal and undeniable. Please take a moment to remember to breathe from the belly.

10,000 steps a day for 40 days

2011-05-24T20:29:00.003-04:00

I saw this program at work, but they are doing it for 8 weeks. I know that a change can be made in your life if you do something for 40 days, so I am on day 2 successfully completed
another 10,000 steps. I am grateful for the ability to walk.

Happiness and the Aquarian Age

2011-05-22T11:18:00.001-04:00

Gurmukh has such a wonderful way. Yogis are like that though. Many of us aspire to have this nature. She speaks to me.

Scrapbook Layout - Echo Park

2011-05-09T01:26:00.000-04:00

Another layout with the Echo Park papers. The photo was take inside the restaurant from my previous post.

Scrapbook Layout- Echo Park

2011-05-08T13:19:00.000-04:00

This layout is for Everything Scrapbook and Stamps. The Echo Park papers are vintage. The photo is from my trip to Montreal, Canada.

Today

2011-05-01T19:27:00.000-04:00

A photo I took today, I went to the local park with my husband.

40 days: 11 minutes

2011-04-25T06:47:00.000-04:00

Last night I completed 40 days of meditating for 11 minutes a day. I was teaching myself to learn to sit still and train myself not react to physical stimulus, which can be a challenge when your leg is twitching. I am now going to extend my meditation time. I am thankful for having the time to focus on this and learn. It really calms my mind and helps me to sleep soundly.

Vipassana Expereience- Malaysia

2011-04-22T07:03:00.001-04:00

Here is a detailed account of a Vipassana Experience in three parts. It was blogged on April 12, 2011

Here is a link to the first blog entry:

http://exploreforayear.com/travel/vipassana-first-days-silence-torture

Featured Photographer on Urbanspoon

2011-04-20T17:40:00.001-04:00

I got the email today that I am a featured photographer on the urbanspoon blog.

here is the link: http://www.urbanspoon.com/blog/61/A-Feast-for-the-Eyes.html

Vipassana- A video clip of SN Goenka

2011-04-19T05:56:00.000-04:00

uploaded June 28, 2010

Vipassana- Australia

2011-04-18T17:50:00.000-04:00

He talks about the sitting positions and how the experience is really a personal individual experience. This is a video posted on January 23, 2011.

Vipassana Experience - Hong Kong

2011-04-11T02:15:00.000-04:00

Here is a link to a blog about a Vipassana experience in Hong Kong. I really enjoyed reading all the details of her experience. She shows you the schedule and goes through her days..day by day. I hope you can get some insight about this insight meditation process through reading her blog posts (January 28, 2008). Here is the link.

Vipassana - New Zealand Video Pre and Post Experience

2011-04-10T06:39:00.001-04:00

He talks about dealing with the things you don't like about yourself. I can only imagine how this technique would "instantly" improve your self-esteem.

Vipassana Experiences- Colorado

2011-04-08T03:07:00.000-04:00

Here is a link to a Vipassana experience in Colorado. The writer did some meditating but goes on to explain how this does not prepare you for the long sits. Here is the link.

Vipassana- Experiences with a sense of Humor

2011-04-06T04:19:00.001-04:00

Start Again

The Vipassana Rap- I thought this was super funny

Vipassana - Onalaska, Washingston, Northwest Vipassana Center

2011-04-05T05:53:00.001-04:00

Here is a list of experiences:

Aron -if you have anxiety attacks you might related to this one.
Musings of a seeker 2009- very detailed
YouTube pre - experience video (February 23, 2011)

Here is the pre-experience blog post (same person as above video)
Here is the Vipassana experience blog post (same person as above video) March 2011

Vipassana - North Fork, California experiences

2011-04-02T10:19:00.000-04:00

Here is a list of experiences from those who attended a 10 day Vipassana course in North Fork, California.

Here is a link to the website in North Fork.

Experience from 2001
Experience from 2008 (pebblestorm) -includes a video
Experience from 2008 (projectfresh) - this was fun to read.
Experience from 2010 (tynan.com) - He only stayed three days.

A short video from 2010

Vipassana - Jesup, Georgia , experiences

2011-03-31T06:33:00.002-04:00

I am going to make alot of links here on my blog of a list of experiences of those who participated in a Vipissana Center Course in Jesup, Georgia. I will add my experience to the end of the list as reference after I go.

This is my experience from July 2011- initial feelings

This is an experience by Sensei Judy it is written conversational style almost like an interview. It is a conversation using emails put into a blog form.
This is a series of blog entries by Karen.

Link to the Jesup, Georgia Vipassana Center

Best ten days: Vipassana

2011-03-30T03:01:00.001-04:00

If you haven't visited the channel these videos come from, please do. It is said that Vipassana is the best 10 days of your life.

Vipassana - Explanation

2011-03-29T03:48:00.002-04:00

Vipassana is not a religious thing. It is very scientific, according to Goenka. The main purpose of the technique to bring peace to the individual.

Getting a better life and helping world peace are reasons why I am so interested in Vipassana.

Application received-Vipassana Center Jesup Georgia

2011-03-28T17:05:00.000-04:00

I received an email that my application was received and that it is in process. Here is a video about Vipassana.

I have been going on YouTube to find out as much as I can. If this speaks to you, I hope you attend a retreat. Email me or leave a comment. Thank you.

Vipassana Application sent

2011-03-27T14:49:00.000-04:00

I am so grateful for all the people in my life that allow me to be me even though they don't understand me. I came across the Vipassana Centers in my reading and I have the opportunity to go so I applied and I am just going to have faith in my strength. Most who know about the 2012 awakening, know that meditation and ego releasing will be very important things to know and do and have. I will be documenting my process as much as I can. I have found few pictures of this site, here is a link to the webpage.

Video: New Favorite Song

2011-03-06T03:37:00.000-05:00

My new favorite song!

2011-03-05T03:36:00.001-05:00

Find more artists like JESSIE J at Myspace Music

Pink Shirt

2011-03-04T07:02:00.001-05:00

Here is a picture of the pink shirt I refashioned in action.

New pIcture

2011-02-20T19:07:00.000-05:00

An image of me today.

healing: wrist exercises

2011-02-13T03:25:00.005-05:00

Free your Wrists from Pain I tried these free exercises a few months back and they work. If you are a crafter you might have wrist and hand issues. Please try these for a few days and see fabulous results. Happy Healing.

Tell the World Something Important

2011-02-12T03:16:00.000-05:00

I saw this a few days ago on Piper Larson's blog and thought I'd share it with you if you haven't seen it.

sewing: refashion pink two peas in a bucket tee

2011-02-07T16:38:00.001-05:00

This shirt was a two peas in a bucket shirt. I no longer go to crops so I thought I'd refashion it. This design works well for flat chested individuals with thin waists. I have to get some to model it.

Scrapbooking

2011-02-05T02:47:00.000-05:00

Oh like I know, I do still scrap. Honeymoon picture from Montreal. If you are a Project Runway fan, this is my interpretation of Andre flinging himself out those round rotating doors.

Weekend blogging

2011-01-31T06:51:00.000-05:00

I have pretty much decided that I am scheduling most of my blogging for the weekend. Next weekend, I already have two things to share. NEW SCRAPPING layouts! and a refashioned-tee.

Thrive

2011-01-30T09:51:00.000-05:00

I finally went to the restaurant T.H.R.I.V.E. here is the "tuna" wrap. In quotes because it is vegetarian. I love the atmosphere and I love the food. I am a vegetarian pate freak.

shopping: Loehmann's

2011-01-29T08:41:00.000-05:00

Yesterday, I went to Loehmann's. I marveled at all the ruffles and roses and beautiful things. I have been looking for a backpack purse and I found one. They had workout wear on sale too. Got my coupon going back to look for something else.

sewing: zipper tutorial

2011-01-25T02:39:00.001-05:00

Okay this is more like it. This is how you do a zipper.

sewing: not correct zipper

2011-01-24T07:33:00.001-05:00

So here it is.. I kept telling the teacher the picture had an extra fold... it did on the left in the picture where the zipper is sewn on top- that was suppose to be folded under to look like the right side.

No more sewing lessons (at least from this teacher)

2011-01-23T08:16:00.001-05:00

I still have to take a picture of the nightmare zipper. When I went to class I had pre-sewn what I thought was right from the pattern instructions and it turned out to be incorrect, so I pulled it out and did it again. When it came to do the zipper I was really trying to follow the instructions and the instructor insisted on doing it another way.. - the results are obvious. I didn't even know it so bad until I came home. She was asking me to sign up for more classes at the end of class, but I declined. I was so happy to show my husband my "not yet" pants when I came home. When I took out the basting stitches there it was - the step they I was trying to tell the teacher I saw - that she insisted otherwise not to do- was obvious missing. I feel blessed that I didn't have any more hours that I pre-paid of sewing lessons left. I decided to go to YouTube U for sewing lessons instead. Picture of the zipper coming tomorrow,

sewing: muslin

2011-01-17T09:38:00.001-05:00

Today I am preparing my muslin fabric for washing. I am going to sew my first muslin in preparation to make a pair of gauchos. I am using this fabric to practice and get the fit right before I cut my "good" fabric. Tomorrow I go to sewing class.

sewing: refashion shrug

2011-01-16T07:51:00.001-05:00

This is me in my new shrug. It doesn't have any closures though, so I don't know if it is technically a shrug.

So, you have to imagine it the way I intended it to be worn.

For people who didn't read yesterday's post. This white shrug is made from a white V neck tee, another white tee, and a white pillowcase. I technically don't know how to sew, I am just playing around with fabric and my machine and seeing where it takes me.

sewing: new refashion

2011-01-15T07:57:00.000-05:00

OK so what do you get when you take an old tight fitting v neck union bay white tee, a Ralph Lauren polo printed white tee and a Ralph Lauren Pillow case and combine it? Re fashion Picture tomorrow.

Ayuvedic things to do to heal.

2011-01-14T01:19:00.001-05:00

I am finding so many things easily when I search for answers. I thought this might help you too on some level. I definitely going to the beach this weekend.

Ayuvedic

2011-01-13T07:01:00.001-05:00

I am starting to do part of this routine in my life.

THRIVE is my word for 2011

2011-01-10T02:27:00.000-05:00

So on December 26, 2010 I blogged my word for the year "thrive". Yesterday I get a message in my email that a new vegan restaurant opened close to my house (both my husband and I have been wishing for this) called T.H.R.I.V.E - it stands for The Healthy Raw Inspired Vegan Experience. Intention working at its best.

sewing: refashion long sleeved shirt

2011-01-09T00:36:00.002-05:00

Here is my refashion of my Ali Edwards shirt. (before photo is in a previous post) I cut off the front to get rid of the "life artist" writing on the front and replaced it with the front and back of another tee shirt, gathering it at the top. It is so comfortable, like wearing pj's. This photo also shows my haircut. I cut it shorter than I had it before.

sewing and stuff: Today

2011-01-08T07:50:00.000-05:00

Listening to the peaceful sounds of the birds and silence, sitting here drinking tea and composing this, I am grateful. This is simple, easy, wonderful to me.

I am looking over my shoulder at my shirt I still need to take a picture of, and I still have to go to the store to buy the matching thread...it's okay. it'll get done when it gets done.

I have been reading about cloth and about fashion history. I am looking for a fashion history book that is written like a magazine. I love magazines and find the format so pleasing because I am a visual learner and love pictures.

sewing: refashion

2011-01-06T06:25:00.001-05:00

The life artist shirt from the picture in the previous post is now refashioned.. I just have to figured out one detail and I will post a picture. I kept the sleeves, the neck, and the back of the original shirt intact.

sewing: me and my dressform

2011-01-03T01:32:00.002-05:00

This is my dressform. I have an Ali Edwards shirt that I no longer wear. I am probably going to refashion it very soon.

sewing: stitching for the wash

2011-01-02T11:19:00.000-05:00

I am preparing to sew more so I am stitching the ends of fabrics that might unravel. Now I am going to throw the yardage in the wash.

sewing: completed shirt

2011-01-01T07:14:00.000-05:00

Here it is! My completed shirt. The hems on the sleeves aren't sewn I chose to leave them unfinished. I forgot to get a picture of the back detail. I wore the shirt yesterday and it was quite comfortable (it is made of knit fabric), just don't get close enough to see the stitches.

sewing: haul

2010-12-31T15:05:00.001-05:00

First picture: bag is about to burst
Second picture: patterns, patterns, patterns,
Third picture: flannel, cotton, and knits, plus scissors and a bias tape maker.

Sewing: Mantra

2010-12-30T06:53:00.000-05:00

Today I focus on this mantra :
When I sew I have all the skills I need to produce a beautiful well sewn garment. The machine I use has the correct tension no matter what stitch I choose.

Joann Fabrics has a sale today for the New Year. I will be back tomorrow with a haul picture.

Sewing: I finished my first shirt

2010-12-29T09:03:00.000-05:00

Well, I finished my first shirt. It is a mess but it is my first shirt and I wore it around the house after I finished clipping the final threads. My husband was glowing, he was so happy for me. I am a silly head, so when things don't "work" out I make it "work" on some level and it is all fun time after that. My sewing machine's tension is all off. I noticed that is works on certain stitches and not the ones I wanted to use! So my stitches have strange tension. I tested it 30 times of a scrap piece of fabric and it worked fine, when I started on my shirt it was all wonky again. I decided to just keep it that way after ripping out the stitches 5 times. I learned a few things I needed to know on this shirt so now I am off to the next project..soon. Oh I will post a picture of the shirt on Saturday.

Thrive: 2011

2010-12-26T06:54:00.000-05:00

My word for 2011 is THRIVE.

: to grow vigorously : flourish

: to gain in wealth or possessions : prosper

: to progress toward or realize a goal despite or because of circumstances

Definition #3 is what I was thinking about, but the word actually chose me. I asked the question what is my word going to be for 2011 and later it "dawned" on me that I have been seeking to thrive. Those closest to me know all the details to why this word is so appropriate. So this is my focus word..

What is yours?

Vizcaya

2010-12-25T00:47:00.001-05:00

A recent visit to Vizcaya, my husband and I had not visited this place together, one of my favorite places in the world. We took our cameras and walked around for two hours.

Layouts: Catnap: Bo Bunny Papers

2010-12-24T05:09:00.006-05:00

I love this face. This is photo captures a moment I see everyday. This layout was created with papers from Everything Scrapbook and Stamps.

Layout : Together : Bo Bunny Papers

2010-12-23T08:07:00.000-05:00

My cats were sleeping all together on the couch and I just had to capture the moment of bliss. This layout was created with Bo Bunny papers from Everything Scrapbook and Stamps.

Second day sewing

2010-12-23T05:52:00.001-05:00

My second day sewing my shirt is almost complete. The big reveal will be soon after I hem it and add some extra stitching.

Learning to sew

2010-12-21T16:34:00.000-05:00

I decided to take sewing lessons. My dream of making clothes is coming true. I look forward to posting more about my adventures in sewing soon.

Tea

2010-11-27T09:00:00.001-05:00

How I came to love tea. When I was in middle school and or beginning high school. I forget which one exactly, I asked my Mom, "What can I drink in the morning to wake up?" She said," Tea." Hot tea. I do not like the taste of coffee, it doesn't taste healthy to me. Tea was perfect. I started drinking standard Lipton black tea. Then I was introduced to Green Tea which has a lot of health benefits...immune system and metabolism. I also drink white tea and herbal teas..if I drink too much chamomile tea I get hyper oddly enough. Tea is a part of my morning and evening routine. I drink it hot, winter, spring, summer, and fall. I used to frequent Starbucks but they no longer serve my favorite two teas Green Ginger and I think the Berryblossom White tea has been discontinued altogether. You will find me at home with a cup of tea next to me, this is true right now.

No animals were harmed for me

2010-11-26T08:32:00.002-05:00

Waldolf salad: vegan style

Green beans and Gardein and cranberry sauce

Pumpkin "Cheesecake"-no dairy.. I only ate the crust though.

Being a vegan/vegetarian means alot to me. It has been a road of constantly changing eating habits and becoming aware that has brought me here today. I celebrated Thanksgiving eating vegan, here are a few pictures of the fare.

Thank you and Thankful

2010-11-25T09:13:00.000-05:00

Thank you for supporting my blog.

Thank you for staying positive and sharing the goodness in your life on your blog when I visit.

Thankful for all the guidance that is given to me through universal energy and connection.

Thankful for my ability to see that things happen for a reason and judgement of those things is not needed good or bad...each a lesson or a journey.

Thankful for happiness, because happiness is the way.

Currents..

2010-11-22T06:36:00.000-05:00

I saw someone blog a list of currents and I thought that was a good idea (thank you someone).

Harry Potter obsessed- will see the latest movie soon.

Thinking about learning to sew everyday

Daily affirmations for healing and appreciation

Spending time with my husband

Playing and snuggling with my kitties

Finding restaurants that serve vegetarian food.

Thankful for abundance in my life.

14 years

2010-11-20T06:56:00.000-05:00

Time is a mysterious thing. I don't quite ever try to understand it. Today I realized that according to the calendar. This Month's end marks 14 years since my father passed. I have seen my father several times since then of course, because I love it when he makes the cameo appearances that he does in my dreams. He is always with me and I am so very much like him (a blessing). I am thankful for having his love in my life everyday of my life...the love lives on forever.

Fashion September 2010

2010-11-06T08:14:00.001-04:00

I am a fan of Project runway. When I found out Nick Verreos was going to be in town I was excited. He presented the fashion show at Macy's. My husband came late but he was able to finally meet Nick who he is a fan of. The night was fun. A definite must do again for next year.

Le Jardin

2010-10-17T09:29:00.000-04:00

American Crafts from Everything Scrapbook and Stamps. My husband and I were in Montreal when an earthquake occured. We were in the Botanic Gardens taking photographs of the amazing beauty before us and were unaware of any changes in the earth at that moment.

American Crafts

2010-10-16T08:56:00.000-04:00

Created for ESS using a photo from a recent photoshoot.

10/10/10

2010-10-10T07:09:00.001-04:00

Today I am reading and commenting on blogs that have to do with scrapbooking. Looking for some old familiar faces and inspiration. Thank you all..Namaste

On me

2010-10-03T15:48:00.002-04:00

My latest blog post is actually on my photo blog. you can check it out here http://mborrerophoto.blogspot.com/2010/10/danielle.html

Bo Bunny and Creative Cafe Layout #2

2010-09-18T11:40:00.000-04:00

Same papers and materials as my previous post. Tell me what you think.

Bo Bunny and Creative Cafe

2010-09-06T12:44:00.000-04:00

Just loved working with these new Bo Bunny papers that Michelle picked up from CHA, I mixed in some Creative Cafe felt flowers and tags for this layout. Find all the supplies you need to recreate this layout at Everything Scrapbook and Stamps in Lake Worth, Florida.

Wedding Layout Two

2010-08-17T20:02:00.000-04:00

This is my favorite photo. Scrapped with supplies from Everything Scrapbook and Stamps.

Wedding Layout One

2010-07-31T11:05:00.000-04:00

Using my kit from ESS and my wedding photos, I created this layout. The red violet organza is from my own personal stash.

wedding layouts

2010-07-30T12:08:00.001-04:00

I am working on weddings layouts. I finished one and I have been fussing over another. They will be posted soon.