Counting down the days

Christmas is less than a week away! Can you believe it? This past week and last has been busy. I helped my mom out with getting her tree and decorating it. My mom’s style is very classic when it comes to the holidays. She loves the golds, reds and greens. Some of her ornaments are older than me. Lots of glass and ceramic ornaments and felt red bows. It’s relaxing to sit by her tree and have a fire going while we wrap presents. I took a quick photo while I was sipping on homemade hot chocolate.

One thing I love about the holidays is shopping. Even when I am not the one shopping, I love helping my family shop. I am one of those weirdos that actually like window shopping. Don’t judge me! While mom was trying on dresses, I practiced my skills in iphone photography. hahaha

Between shopping, running errands, time with the kiddos, I did some shopping on my own. I received a gift card early and decided to pick up a few things. I stopped by Jerry’s Art-O-Rama to pick up some paint and canvases. Then I looked at Ross to see if there were anything good. I have been searching for a pair of black boots that I could wear everyday or at least as much as I wear my brown ones at a decent price. I finally found a pair of black studded boots I love! I also found some fleece lined leggings and a winter sweater I can wear at Christmas Eve at my moms.

I wanted to make a video of what I got, but now that I am sharing a house with 2 other roommates, I just don’t have the privacy I used to when I want to film something. hahahah oh oneday, I will have my studio to have the space to do the artistic things I need to do.

Oh, and I almost forgot to share. My artwork is being used in a book! That will be in the next post! Im super excited to share it with you all! Stay tuned!

Xoxox, Cecilia

Les Chiq Amandes Artisanal Confections and Gifts

Who doesn’t love chocolate and candy? I know I do! I received some yummy samples from Les Cinq Amandes, an Artisanal Confections and Gifts Company based in Stamford, CT! You can click on the pictures or the link to go to their website http://the5almonds.com/

Their Website is named the5almonds after the long standing tradition of good luck that the number 5 was how many confections was given to a guest. The 5 also stands for the number of wishes: Happiness, Health, Peace, Love and Longevity. These gifts are traditional for special events such as weddings, anniversaries, and parties.

These luxurious candies are perfect for any occasion like birthdays, baby showers, reunions, or anyone with a sweet tooth like me!

I was sent some candy coated chocolates, like the picture below and I have to say they are rich in flavor, addicting and left me wanting more! They were a perfect addition to my coffee break!

What make Les Chiq Amandes so different is that they use the finest ingredients to create special hand made chocolate and candy. They offer many collections and their designer chocolates are hand painted for that extra touch of class.

Not only do they have chocolate and candy, but they carry a variety of collections that have fruit, nuts, caramel, and even tiramisu!

Here is the best part, Les Chiq Amandes gave all my readers a 10% discount code to use at check out!

Here is the code!  HOLIDAY10

If you don’t like any of their collections or gift sets, you do have the chance to create your very own gift set, customized to your liking! I will definitely be ordering some chocolate gifts for Valentines Day coming up! Make sure to check them out!

Thanks for stopping by!

xoxoxox, Cecilia

 

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Cold and Dreary

The weather here has been gloomy, cold, wet and dreary for days, but it seems like weeks! How can I get any work done? Cold weather makes me want to just stay in bed all day and just watch movies. Surprisingly, I have used this weather as a time to get work done. I redesigned my blog (what do you think?) and even managed to edit a video and post to youtube.

Christmas is not too far away with 14 shopping days left! There’s not much I really want this year, if I could ask for anything, it would be to get new tires and brakes on my car! hahaha I went shopping with my mom a couple days ago, which I always enjoy even if I am not buying anything. But I am one of those weirdos that love to go window shopping.

Just for fun, though, I did make a Santa List for myself. hahaha

 

The break down:

1. Columbia Fleece Lined Coat in Turquiose (I don’t have a winter coat)

2. Flannel Fleece Electric Blanket (to keep me warm because I am always cold!)

3. Swatch Touch Screen Watch ( I have never had a nice watch)

4. Lighting Camera Set Up (for blogging and vlogging)

5. Black Flannel Boots (notice a trend in flannel??)

6. Flannel House Slippers (to keep my feet warm)

7. Beats by Dre Headphones (to listen to music while doing my art)

8. Acrylic Ink Set (I want to try these out!)

9. Wood Burning Kit (I want to learn how to do this)

10. Drawing/Drafting Desk(my desk now is not good for drawing)

11. Stained Glass Starter Kit (I miss doing this!)

12. Water Computer Speakers (just something cool to look at hahahah)

 

What is your Christmas wish list this year???? I would love to hear!

The rain needs to let up, because my mom needs to get a tree and we haven’t been able to get one with all the rain!

I think next year, I want to make my tree all one color. I was really inspired by a Peacock tree I saw at the Navy Exchange. Here are some other cool trees I found!

Have you decorated your tree yet? I am gone to go to Michaels to check out a few crafty things!

See you in the next post!

xoxoxox, Cecilia

Super Mind Powers

Hey guys! I’m sitting here at my computer and I have so many ideas on things I want to work on, such as my new blog design, future tshirt designs, my new logo design, tattoo designs and blogging, my youtube channel. I feel like I need to slow my mind down that is going a million miles per second. I guess it can be a good thing and a bad thing. A good thing because I am motivated to be productive, but a bad thing because it can easily overwhelm me.

I have had 2 cups of coffee in a row, because I am freezing and can’t seem to wake up. The weather went from 75 degrees yesterday to 45! Whattttt???

Things have slowed down a bit now that I have moved and settled in my new place. I feel like stress has been lifted off of my shoulders now that I have moved. It feels good to get my life back on track!

The kids and I (mainly me) decorated the tree this afternoon! They helped for the first 10 minutes and then…..Bella Boo was fixated on watching Teen Beach Movie while Matti cuddled up in blankets and watched cartoons, while I decorated. Either way, the tree turned out great! What do you think?

I have logged back onto createmytattoo.com and here is my latest win design! I didn’t win all the ones I entered, but that’s ok, all of these will go into my portfolio!

I am waiting to see if I won this design:

 

Here is another design I worked on that is intended for a thing piece and the chains are meant to be like a charm bracelet to which charm tattoos can be added to signify an important memory. I am actually giving this design to my sis, Dominique!

The pup is getting so big! He is almost 4 months and I have started taking him on two walks a day just because he has so much energy! I am glad there is lots of woods around where I live for the pup to run around.

 

I still need to get internet set up at the new place. I have been going to the library or my mom’s to bum the internet off of them and that just doesn’t work. hahaha It’s sad that some of us cant go very long without internet. Sad but true.

I am off to try and work on some projects. Have a great night!

JuicyCanvas

Hello my artsy fartsy friends! Today I wanted to share with you another fun up and coming company called “JuicyCanvas”, where many underground and talented artists are able to use their artwork and allow anyone to “remix” it and customize it any way they want and have it printed pretty much on anything.

This company may be new to you, but not new to the fashion scene, as it was founded by Artur Maklyarevsky and Deb Brugiati, who are not only business partners, but they’re married! They launched their creative business in Latin America, then moved to good ol’ New York to expand on their dreams!

When logging onto JuicyCanvas, you have hundreds of options with over 200 artists to choose from. You can take a design, change the colors, the size, the shape and have it printed onto a canvas, a onesie, a tote, a tshirt and even phone cases! If you are an artist, you also have the option to be apart of this company and start remixing your own art!

 

In order to bring more options and expand the have recently launched a campaign to help raise funds for improvements!

You can find all their information at Indiegogo, under JuicyCanvas! If you have never heard of Indiegogo, it’s a lot like Kick Starter, where a goal is set and people can participate in different level options. With Indiegogo, even if the goal is not met, the money is still donated, unlike Kickstarter where if the goal is not meant, no money is invested.

 

JuicyCanvas is perfect for those involved in fashion or style that is outside the norm. If you’re like me, I like finding things that not everyone is wearing. This is perfect for those who feel the same way. Now you have the chance to design your own t-shirt and at a decent price! They do offer worldwide shipping, so no matter where you are, you can create a masterpiece and rock it where ever you go.

 

I think the concept of this is so creative and fun and can appeal to anyone of any age, from your average joe, to dancers, street performers, artists, anyone who can appreciate art in any form such as this geek right here! Go check them out and see what fun things you can create!

Go follow them!

LINKS:

Our site: www.JuicyCanvas.com
Indiegogo campaign: www.juicycanvas.com/go

Social Networks:
www.facebook.com/juicycanvas

www.instagram.com/juicycanvas

www.twitter.com/juicycanvas