Mexican Garlic.

Last week I was lucky to go on a lovely Valentine's trip (ok, slash, visa run trip) to Mexico. We went to San Cristobal de las Casas and loved it. The market there was, of course, incredible. I brought back that braided bunch of garlic..smelled great all the way home! I can't wait to cook with it since the cloves are bigger and easier to use than the ones here in Guatemala. I have a sneaky little feeling that they'll be tastier too!
I also got a beautiful little stack of Haas type avocados. They were the tastiest avocados I've had in ages and you can bet your bottom dollar that all four of those little seeds are in jars (hopefully sprouting) on a window sill in my house right now. Yay! I <3 C.A. markets!

living wreaths

Graves are decorated to the hilt for All Saints Day and Day of the Dead....here's a glimpse of the living wreaths that gorgeously adorn the graves in Xela Cemetario a week into November.

Simple. Beautiful. Amazing.

Happy All Saint's Day!

Greetings from Guatemala on All Saint's Day (Dia de Todosantos)!!! We'll be in the cemetary today for sure. This is a special day here. Families gather in cemetaries; they clean and decorate their family/loved ones graves and picnic there all day. The traditional dish of the day is a funky mix of up to 50 ingredients called, Fiambre. Flying kites is a popular past-time on this day; creating a link between life on earth and the lives of those that have passed to the other side. This will be our 2nd year participating in the tradition. =)


These giant handmade kites are just amazing.

Fiambre. Putting a 'blue flower' on top is super popular fancy!
We've yet to have the pleasure of sampling some local Fiambre.

(Already walking around today more cars than not that have gone by me have someone with a big ol' dish of 
 Fiambre in their lap! It's kind of awesome! )

Happy Halloween!

I may very well live in another culture with a whole different way but, that doesn't mean I don't think about my own cultural going-ons. Here we are on Halloween and I have so many fond memories of dressing up going trick or treating and I will cherish those forevs. I wonder what the most popular costumes will be this year?? However, as an adult I don't exactly miss Halloween but, I do wish everyone especially all the kiddos and my friend and family with kiddos a huge safe and Happy Halloween!!

Meg Allan Cole Crafts

This is not Meg's first appearence here. Because she's more than all that! Girlfriend was just on the news giving direction on Halloween costumery. She is one crafty lady that I just adore. Love you Meg!!!

Meg bringing some crafty goodness to Fox News!

You can find her with all her amazingness on fb here and on her own YouTube channel here! You have to see her eggs & bacon costume for couples...it's a riot!

Valentine's Day 1974

Valentine's Day (my first real one).

I wish I still had this stuffed animal, wait, I think I'd rather have that chair!

tokens of your love

I don't know if you celebrate Valentine's Day. If you do and have a lovey (or loveys!!) in your life that you want to give a 'token of your love' to here are a few gift ideas from etsy. ... .that are all super sweet and just perf!

LOVE this wall decal from: tasty suite!!

poodlebreath

I can't express enough how much I LOVE the stuffs in this store!

(if any one so feels compelled to send me a gift, please let it be this!)

This delicious apple stationary set and lovey bear pin are both from Scatter Box Originals.

Who wouldn't love to get this polar bear with a balloon??

He can be found at Pearson Maron's etsy shop.

Who ever gets this would think of you every time the coze up in this scarflette!

It's in the super cute etsy shop: knitXcorE!!!

This print is so sweet, it will make anyone feel super loved!!!!

I wish they made it in a huge poster size, wouldn't that be the most?

Find this print and a whole bunch of other rad ones at:

ara133photography.

Ciao, I hope you have a lovely day no matter where you are, who you are with or what you do!