She's Back!

Phew!!!! Boy have I been a busy girl.  Glad to be back a babbling,  and very excited to post  little valentines inspiration.


Here is a little drinkie  poo, to help you get the little conversation hearts beating:

Look how that little strawberry is shaped like a heart!

Strawberry Kiss

- 1 1/2 oz. Absolut Vanilla
- 1/2 oz. strawberry liqueur
- Splash of CranPineapple juice

Combine ingredients and top with champagne.

SOURCE: Absolut

Found the drinkie here : http://www.cosmopolitan.com/advice/entertaining-ideas/valentines-day-drinks
I think we better just skip Cosmo's other valentine advice, at least on this blog :)


All the flying smoochies in the air....
Got me thinking of  the people that deserve a little kiss for all they do. Made some heart themed wristlets for my gals
at work:

Here are the backsides of the same wristlets

I think they are super fun. The can hold I.D, credit card, lipstick,  & your mobile.

Here is my favorite one! I used my inkjet to make valentine cut outs, and embroidered conversation hearts.  Fun times :)

Here is the back

I love me some valentines!!!!!!

Smooching off, but wait....

Take this advice, and don't forget your special valentine, or you may be asking yourself this question...

Dia De Los Muerto...Mi época del año preferida

Finally!!!!!!!!!!
Dia De Los Muerto will be celebrated at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery.  I have been to both this one, and the Olvera Street fiesta. Here are a few pics:

Olvera Street Ofrenda 2008

Forever Cemetery 2009

The following is a link to this years event:

http://www.ladayofthedead.com/index.html

There will be great food, tequila, art exhibits, Aztec dancers, live entertainment after dark, and an Ofrenda Contest! You really must check out the artwork in the mausoleum.

There are also some great vendors, selling dia de los themed items.

If you choose to stay in (crazy!) , you might enjoy:

picture credit http://www.letsgettwisted.net/margaritamachines.html

Recipe from the Garrettero Cantina

2 oz. Tequila

1.5 oz Lime Juice (Sorry, it's gottsta be fresh squeezed)

1.5 oz Triple Sec or orange liquor

1 oz simple sugar (make ahead of time by melting equal part sugar and water , stove top in saucepan , and refrigerate. ex: 1 cup ea. ingredient)

The best way to concoct this, is to multiply the recipe to the number of drinks desired, stirring into a pitcher.  NO ICE! 

Then serve as needed, pouring over large amounts of ice.

Where is she taking us with this?

You guessed it! Dia De Los Muerto inspired handbags, journal covers, laptop sleeves & pillows!

Thanks For Visiting!

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