lately ...

Lately, life is going to stay in places, i've been busy last months, everybody thinks a makeover at home would take just few weeks... like yeah right! is like 5 months since i started this project of renovation! water pipes, floor titles, building and enlarging rooms... it sounds like i did all that job, but not, but what i did is paying bills and i'm so grateful for all that different jobs that i had so i can afford this huge change in the home... later in another post i'll tell you the story of this adorable place, but in the meanwhile, doing all this hard work was with heavy materials, cement, bricks, and hard material of construction, the fact i was able to afford just makes me happy and lucky girl (tears of joy) dad would be so proud of what i've been doing this past years (thank you life!!)
So, i also been looking for ideas for home, i'm gonna sew a oilcloth banner, need some inspirational quote for my home... but i just found on Etsy great ideas for decoration in all senses!
Here is the list!

Linen bedding, a pink duvet in queen, matrimonial and king size, looks so fresh and cozy! love love love! this adorable shop is from Poland and is Solinen

From the warm Africa, this woven basket in neutral colors is a must for home, a great place to storage laundry or just for decoration, such a chic way to place clothes, from Senegal, Africanbaskets

Gotta say it, Mojito is one of my fav cocktails (gotta lots of fav but Mojito!) always forget the full recipe and here is a great option to make one perfect at home, also they got a lot like Margaritas, bloody mary and colorful coasters, from EU DrinkingModern

Last but not least, in this mini curated list for home a white floating nightstand, with all the modern and mid century style, take a look at this awesome shop, i couldn't decide in so many option, from Italy EbanisteriaCavallaro

Is quite fun to make curated list... !

i do love colors

 I do love colors, i wish more colorful things, like in all my home of course, the palette of my paintings and also with all my outfit... funny cuz i wear more neutral colors or dark colors, i just realize that i should wear more colorful clothes and barely got it in my wardrobe (oh well..) but what i love is to mix colors in my paintings, also mix colorful oilcloth pattern and make different garlands with lots of colors... so lately i thinking in quotes, like in books, in poems.... quotes to encourage or cheer up, i guess is i'm thinking in how to make a place looks and feel cozy and make it better... so i've been sewing, searching for vintage thinks for my home and just want to make my place to look great...
What do you do when you want to make a place look better?
Advices are welcome...

Etsy finds au naturel

 Yes, i've been quite busy from here to there, sometimes i procrastinate like a lot, and sometimes i don't even know what day it is... but lately i just try to stay active in Etsy, i do enjoy putting extra gifts to all my customers and make an extra effort to be creative with my garlands and banner quotes and still! this is what i found lately, there's a reason... gonna explain myself..
Lately i've been quite interested in lingerie and undies like... i took classes of how to sew it and now is like a trend and omG! need to keep update on how to sew it, materials and i can't help it! so au naturel because is almost autumn, is nice the warm colors ..
here's my selection of what i see and what you can find in Etsy guys!

Couldn't help it! is nice, is stylish, is sexy and still cute this undies, have you seen the details of the bunnies? i just love love love everything in this shop, you can find more with FRKSLingerie 

so fresh so natural like linen! this shop got everything in natural and gorgeous colors, like everything you wanted for home and cloths, take a closer look a Mooshop

something new and something old... like isn't this dress gorgeous?! me? i want it!! is retro, is feminine is perfect! please take a look! i just found more little vintage treasures that needs new owner in Petrune

Last but not least, a vintage minimal brass mid century lamp yaaY ok this is my kind of style for sure! this shop got an assortment of lamps in all shapes and style, take a look at LongMadeCo

I'll hope you like my selection! for sure is the kind of thing i would love to wear and have at home, visit Etsy, buy local, support handmade shops ! 

i paint what i want...

 So, i was invited to collaborate in an art project to make some illustrations... was pretty fun actually! like mixing colors, drawing and using the color palette i adore... blue, mints, yellows....
 in some way i did some experiment with the colors... but was fine, then i decided to keep painting in acrylic painting, i mainly use oil painting but well... gotta try to push my skill and take my chances doing something different and else...
What do you think?! i did it on canvas...! I put two of this on my Etsy shop, so ready to get! take a look!! 

J & G wedding quilt

Once upon a time... (i always wanted to started a post with that..!), well, after Julie told me to save the date for her wedding, i started to think what would be the perfect gift, i should let you know that i totally refuse to give as a present any of my paintings, just for very and merely personal reason... you may remember that some year ago or so i gave to one of my friends a baby quilt for of course, their first baby... (i finished that quilt the right day of the baby shower!).. so i though myself not to do the same thing and being in hurry sewing and quilting days before the wedding! so i started the quilt in all Easter week and my vacations... it really was vacations even when it seems like not, but sewing can be soooo relaxing (if you are not in pressure...), so i didn't use any pattern, i like to do a free design and choosing colors by my own preference of colors and schemes... i thought that i'll finish it in August but then i barely had time to sew... darn... i had everything, the fabric, the bias tape with a gorgeous color, the lining... except the time... duh! so after a very awful flu, a very stressful days working on my workshop and test, and else, i finish the quilt the same day of the wedding haaaahaha i know... i'm a case!
But they totally love it! can't express myself and tell you guys the feeling of making something to someone you love, i mean, is quite different, i love and i adore to paint but the sensation of making both is really different...
If another of my friends invite me to their wedding, i may do another quilt... or should i learn to knit and make a granny square blanket or so? dunno, for sure give love materialized in a quilt or a painting or a blanket or whatever handmade is, for sure is something totally made with love

petit painting

This is the thing... lately i've been working with watercolor and making studios, it is kinda new on my process, something i didn't do before to start a painting and seriously, i started to like it like a LOT! you know, i'm kinda impulsive person, i used to start to hit the canvas with just a few sketches and else but now, i really think and try to land my idea before to hit with colors... should this be called a grown process on my creations? i really don't know but i keep all this watercolors and studies close by... now is part of me and the rest of the pieces...

beauty is everywhere... in Etsy!

Love this season of the year, is summer, here is our little indian summer, so rainy, so fresh and even when is humid and my hair can't stand it, i really don't care...
Lately i started to find a bliss wearing dresses and skirts, the tomboyish in me can hold it... for some reason, i've got a tendency to wear more "feminine" outfits and also i've been looking forward for more, why? i don't know! i guess is more that i just want to try something new and wear clothes that are kinda forgotten in my closet...
Anyway, for this reason i've been drooling over dresses and shoes around Etsy, i really can't help it... so this is what i found lately there...
i'll take you there

isn't cute and gorgeous this dress!? is so perfect for summer!! totally my kind of dress!! with a lil'bit of vintage kind and modern you'll find more on this awesome shop ShopApricity 

Well i told you many times that i looove vintage stuff! this scandinavian style bowl is a must to for a kitchen or a dinner at outdoor, more of this on FoxBride shop

Waterproof and laminated! don't get caught under the rain!! great design and so floral, for a laptop, diaper bag and to carry everywhere, a lovely shop based in Australia, BagyBags  

Last but not less, this greek sandals are a must for summer and springtime... plans to the beach? you can't miss this adorable shop from Greece!! Sandals, accessories with unique style, Savopoulos!

oh dear, a quilt...

One of my besties is getting married in October, she already send me the invitation, and i'm saving the date for.... So we meet when we were 14 years old, we were big fan of the same cartoons, music and share the same sense of humor, we love the same things and hate the same things, even when we were in high school, we weren't in the same classroom we tried to keep closed and then.. we had a big crush for the same guy (sounds like a teenage movie...) so we kinda split, and after all the guy was a jerk.. i went to art school in college and she was switching from one career to finally become a chef... now we hung out, she became roomie and friend of my brother some years ago and now she's getting married!! so this is my task, what should i gift her in this very special day..??
and the answer is a quilt, big enough to cover a couple... and the pattern? i kinda invented, i like to improvise with what i've got and this past days i've been sewing all day long (thank you so much vacations!!)  i doooo really hope to finish it before October considering that i've got other things to do..! God bless my mess right now!
and of course, she doesn't know about this quilt, i barely doubt that she's gonna sneak around here to see what i've been doing lately...

in the middle of the sewing...

i won't lie, my classes are freaking cool, although i've got to say that i may probably annoy my teacher, i just ask and ask and ask and seems like all my classmates are very confident or they have more practice than me... i put all the kind of notes and memos and tips and things in order to not forget or mess my pieces...
What i did was recycling a few t-shirts for thongs and briefs and well, some of them didn't end pretty well, i have some mistakes that totally makes me feel so frustrated, and after managing how to cut the fabric and see the pattern and making a full exploration on my undies's drawer i realize how to make them and also that i need to see example (pfff and i thought that was going to be like a puzzle...!)
How this things end it up?, well, i've got 6 pieces of undies (brief, thongs and boxers), still freaking out on "how the hell i'm gonna do the babydoll" and daring myself to do the robes, pijama and night gown.... 
This is like i always do, first comes with excitement, then with confusion and frustration, then with the pressure and at the end with the "oh! i've got that"... (the pics with the gorgeous fabrics are beyond of my range! they are specially made for other occasions, although i drool all over them...)

a way to help...

i was really thinking to make a post about how to help my country (if you are foreign or if you live here too)... is almost a week since the earthquake happen, the hard labour of rescuers are still on, and all the people, citizens from all around the world are helping, all lives are precious, even pets!
Here in my town in the red cross are still collecting goodies to help all the people and states affected by the earthquake, is like we are fixing what the government should do (and are not doing...), so like Lennon would say: power to the people ✌...!

This crossbody bag by Monoment is made with leather, Daniela is a designer based in México city, so you can see all her awesome designs in her shop

Mina is a shoe and accessories designer made it with leather, cotton and faux leather materials, this brogues are the top of feminine and comfort 

are you the type of person who likes nice designs and cozy homes? CheriDemeterHome is a shop that combines handmade product and textile goods for home 

This designer, based in Puebla, México had a great designs of glass terrariums you can check this awesome shop in CardamomoPuebla

first day in the classroom...

Oh dear! i stared to take some sewing classes... actually i have to make poker face because the teacher asked if someone didn't know different types of seams or make patterns from scratch and well... i just know a few things but the other sewing classes are kinda out of my schedule soooo here i go, on my sewing classes learning how to make lingerie and else... i'm super excited! and of course, the course is full of girls and ladies, like not man allowed, but seems like everybody can be pretty cool and also the teacher... just in case that i don't know something for sure i'll ask and lucky me, i've got my sewing machine at home...
i'll cross my fingers to make myself some undies (do not expect pics of me modeling..) but i'll keep you updated with my progress or my complains... 

Love is in my home

Lately, one of my favorites seasons of the year is already here... finally it's raining!! the air is so fresh and smells so nice! can't help it but if i'm at home i just watch the rain, drinking a cup of tea while the rain is outside if not, well, i won't be mad if i get soak by the rain... i just really don't care! is finally here, after having a horrible heat this past months i really don't mind if i just get wet in the rain...
Recently i just found some great items on Etsy to share with you guys, if you are a keeper, love to stay at home, this may be your options, take a look!

Can't help it! i've got a crush on pineapples! this is a vintage treasure, made in solid brass and great as a container, you can find great vintage goodies in TheWildWorld

Bookworms will love it! a book shelf of birds on the wire, this is a PDF file ready to download with instructions and a guide to create this beautiful piece, you can find it in CncFactory

Vintage is the reason, this lovely metal containers are perfect for organize the kitchen, i just find so adorable the polka dot style, more from the soviet design in VintagePearlHunt 

A must to for a designer lover! this hanging lamp is just perfect for an apt or for your favorite reading corner, and the shop had a small edition of their designs, VLODesignberlin

And don't forget to sing in the rain! 

this is what i find for June!

June and July is like our Indian Summer, is humid, rainy and cloudy, trust me, my hair knows that the weather is so damn humid!, even when the city can become so Apocalyptic with the rains and the storms, the fields and everything started to be fresh and green... is perfect for visit any park and for some picnic...
I'll share you some pretty cool stuff i just found on Etsy, i just it want all!! 

This is a great accessory for feminine style, is cute, very durable and will be perfect for a Bride's maid, handmade and made with leather by SmArtAnna

To die for this skirt! is just gorgeous! Totally vintage, 1950's, highwaiste, cotton and could be a perfect match for a picnic day, you can find it in ZappasVintage 

I guess is for obvious reasons that i love this Tote Bag, is made it 100% cotton, great for groceries, carrying books or just because we love tacos so much, from TheBoldBanana

I must to confess that i love this plate not just because the colors but the garland! so pretty Brazilian design, this store had great pieces, from ZuppaAtelier 

my first baby quilt...

If it wasn't because my sister, i've may probably never been interested in quilts, it's funny because my mom teached me how to sew although my sister wasn't interested to learned... guess she changed her mind and now she is pretty badass making quilts... well, she showed me and teach me a few things, log cabin, tricks, do and don't about sewing quilts, also my mom helped a lot, she learned basic sewing things but also how to make patterns from scratch, due her family couldn't afford her classes, she just learned by herself...
I made a few little things like cushions but it was just very basic, not a bigger quilt than that... So when the year started i decided to make a baby quilt for a couple of friends, i choosed very random but fresh colors, because i didn't know if it was a baby girl o boy.. and after a month i was already finished "the hardest" part, i was asking my sister if she can help me to do the rest but she was pretty busy doing the makeover on her house, so well, time flies..
A week ago my friends organized a baby shower, i wasn't finish the quilt, i didn't know how to do it but then, my mom just told me that she know how to do the rest of the baby quilt... seriously! i knew that it was going to be full time work for this but didn't know how much!... i'm gonna make the story short, we just finished the quilt in 18 hours or less... yup! my mom is such a badass with super sewing powers!! i'm so grateful to her