On Vacation!

We are all ready to take a long trip to my native country (Ecuador), as I write this I am waiting for the last load of clothes to dry and then I will officially finish my packing.  I am really happy to go back after 7 years and introduce my husband and my two little girls.  Off course I am taking my camera and I hope to capture images that will tell a story later and you all can enjoy it.  I will post as often as I can for the next 3 weeks! Keep enjoying your summer.

My talented co-worker: Sandi

I have the honor to work with so many talented people at Hallmark, Sandi is one of them. At her Etsy shop (Benandi ) you can find the most adorable plush creations each made with beautiful fabrics and careful attention to detail (hand-sewn, hand stuffed & hand embroidered). They all come with their own names and stories that makes them even more unique and special.

Galbraith & Paul Lighting + Textiles.

I am a fan of Galbraith & Paul Lighting + Textiles. Their patterns are hand block printed with beautiful designs and color combinations.

Lovely Cows!

I must start by saying that I love Alison's blog and everything she creates. These adorable cows made me smile today. Her choice of fabrics is so original and put together so beautifully.

Just Beautiful!

Needle and thread is only the beginning for this artist! I love how she mixes different mediums and materials. Simply Beautiful!

My Etsy find- Cookies!

Hard to resist these cookies by SweetAmbs! Beautiful, well crafted and perfect for any occasion.

Inspired by the colors

Beautiful series of juxtaposed images by Neville Trickett's St Verde Digest blog. Every day he posts unique images that capture me every time!

My dream wedding!

Ok, Lately I have been daydreaming about my wedding. I am already married but never had a ceremony in a church with my dress, cake, friends, etc. So I've been thinking I can renew my vows and have ceremony and a party. I found this photo and I think this may be the style I am going after.

Ecuador

Cajas

The Cathedral(Cuenca)


Colonial Style (Cuenca)

Some of you know that at the end of this month I am going to my native country, Ecuador. I want to show off a little bit of my beautiful country and the city where I grew up. (Cuenca)
Quick Facts about Ecuador:
* Is in South America, between Colombia and Perú.
* Includes the Galápagos Islands that for its great variety of species, Ecuador is one of the top 18 megadiverse countries in the world.
* There is great variety in the climate, largely determined by altitude. The Pacific coastal area has a tropical climate, The climate in the Andean highlands is temperate and relatively dry; and the Amazon shares the climate of other rain forest zones.

Quick facts about Cuenca:
* It is located in the Andean highlands of Ecuador at about 8200 ft above sea level.
* The center of the city is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Trust site for its historical buildings.
* Cuenca has a long lasting reputation for being a university city. It hosts eight universities (417,632 inhabitants)

I can't wait to go back!

Creative Working Spaces

I have been dreaming lately about my own creative space. It needs to be simple and able to fit in one (small) wall. I found the perfect ideas in one of the latest issues of the Inside Out Magazine (one of my favorites). I can't decide which one I like the best! Photography by Sam McAdam and Styling (Creative Zone) by Vannesa Colyer Tay.

"Reclaimed" Crockery butterflies

Beautiful idea! I found this via Inside Out Magazine Blog. It reminds me of my friend and co-worker Maria Mignogna.  She creates unique earrings, necklaces and brooches using the same method.

Have a nice weekend

Stumbled across!

Fabric Cuties

Loving this dolls by Tamar Mogendorff.

Lovely Storytelling - Without Words

A Thousand Words from Ted Chung on Vimeo.

Every day: so many opportunities to connect...
What if you took just one?

I like how he uses technology as a potential bridge for a quiet moment of connection between two people.