My first wreath inspired by the Beach.

I have been walking for months with this idea in my mind , I wanted to make a wreath for my beach or my so called Bonaire room. I wanted  a neutral color but still have some elements that reflects the beach.

Yesterday I worked on it and this is the end result. 

Under 25 dollars and it looks amazing.

A promise to myself.

This year I didn't make New Years resolution in the past I would have had  my list written and ready to go and some the things on my list didn't get done or I didn't stick to them.
So instead of New Years resolutions I decided to make a promise to myself , to enjoy life and family more, to buy less and make things with what I already own.  Make time to listen to people around me, read more books and make more with my hands, take more pictures, cook more healthy cuisine, make time for my friends.

I have so many ideas twirling around in my mind, ideas for this blog and for my Etsy shop, for my life but right now I am just going to take it easy and see where things will go.

So for now I am goint to get back to doing laundry and a big pile we have over here, we just got back from a 2 week vacation in the Caribbean yesterday.  I really didn't want to come back don't get me wrong me I love the US but all my family is in the Caribbean or in Europe I know once I get myself creating things I will feel better again.

My vacation in instagram.

this was my view

at Mona Lisa restaurant

sunset at Te Amo Beach

Farrielle in the sand

My first time on a sailboat, it was an adventure but I did it.

at the Goat farm with Aletta who is curently on a Dutch TV Show

Chuchubi on a Conch shell

Book I have been reading

Happy 2014!

“In this new year, may you have a deep understanding of your true value and worth, an absolute faith in your unlimited potential, peace of mind in the midst of uncertainty, the confidence to let go when you need to, acceptance to replace your resistance, gratitude to open your heart, the strength to meet your challenges, great love to replace your fear, forgiveness and compassion for those who offend you, clear sight to see your best and true path, hope to dispel obscurity, the conviction to make your dreams come true, meaningful and rewarding synchronicities, dear friends who truly know and love you, a childlike trust in the benevolence of the universe, the humility to remain teachable, the wisdom to fully embrace your life exactly as it is, the understanding that every soul has its own course to follow, the discernment to recognize your own unique inner voice of truth, and the courage to learn to be still.”
― Janet Rebhan

Image found on Pinterest

Merry Christmas.

Since I didn't get to sent Christmas cards this year I decided to take a picture , edit and post it for my friends and family. May peace be your gift at Christmas and your blessing all year through.

What I made recently.

I have no explanation for this, but I can sit still, I have to be doing something even when watching tv.  Sewing, making jewelry or working on a scarf I have come to the realization that I enjoying doing these while I catch up on my spanish soaps or documentary. Here are some recent handmade goodies.
I have been looking on Pinterest for a way to sew totes or zippered pouches and these were pretty easy to make if you follow the directions.

beach bag

a cluch

this will hold a cellphone, lipbalm, keys and mints

My week in instagram!

 I am having a craft show at my house by request of friends.

I decided to make a clutch since today was a rainy day.

I got a lot of fabric on sale, I can't wait to sew some more cool stuff.

Yes it is kaput, it fell in Kohl's , my new one was already ordered I got it as a early Christmas present.

chicken , avocado, cranberries, mushrooms on a bed of greens.

new handmade jewelry

dinner with friends.