tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25813541416867350922024-03-13T03:34:16.499-07:00CazmiraSharing behind the scenes of two evolving artists, parents, pescetarian foodies, new yorkers, & spiritual tree huggers ~ connecting to believers in abundance, and the power of our visual minds. xocazmirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09253635943552924665noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2581354141686735092.post-46356528239674644422012-09-12T16:45:00.000-07:002012-09-12T16:45:10.323-07:00behind the scenes ~ making the halloween set!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<em><span style="font-family: Georgia;">The finished product is on its way! Stay tuned....</span></em></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The buyer wanted to give her friend something light weight to travel with him on his trek, and to have photos of his children and himself printed on it. Because often flags are used in mountain climbing, she thought of prayer flags, and arrived at our etsy shop, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/cazmira">Cazmira</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">I had explained that serigraphy, using a stencil to print, along with a silk screen would translate a photograph in a stylized manner, and sketched up examples. She loved the outcome unexpectedly more than her original idea of a realistic photo transfer. In addition she requested text! Another tricky matter, but we collaborated well, and chose some really poignant lines of a very long quote to use.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">There was also another lil' hitch, she needed the flags within a week! They were express shipped, in time for her to meet her friend in LA before he took off for his journey this June. I told her to tell him, if he ever wanted T-shirts made, or if he wanted additional flag sets created I forever have stencils now of his children and himself. She told me she would send me photos of him at the top.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Measured base-to-peak, it is the tallest mountain on land, and the third most prominent peak in the world after Mount Everest and Aconcagua. Mount McKinley, or also called Denali means "The High One".</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">July arrived, and I wondered what ever happened to the guy up on the mountain? I got in touch with the buyer and she was more than happy to send me the below photos along with a note:</span><br />
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"I have attached a picture of him with the flags up at the summit (21,000 feet!) and one of him with the flags in his tent. He put the flags up all day (and night) in his tent and took them up with him to the summit. I can't even begin to tell you how much he absolutely loved them. He said they kept his spirits up during some of the most grueling days of the journey! The flags now hang in the entry way of his house for every one to see." <br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The flags on either side of the photos read " I go to them as humans go to worship. <br />Mountains are not stadiums where I satisfy my ambition to achieve, they are the cathedrals where I practice my religion...On each journey I am reborn"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">This might possibly be one of the most gratifying custom made projects I've done yet.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">If they motivated, inspired, or reassured, if they helped to keep faith in climbing 21,000 feet up an icey, snow covered mountain, than our prayer flag intentions are being realized! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">*Click the link below to see other custom made sets, or place an order ;)</span><br />
<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/72557393/personalized-prayer-flags-made-custom">https://www.etsy.com/listing/72557393/personalized-prayer-flags-made-custom</a><br />
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cazmirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09253635943552924665noreply@blogger.com0Mt McKinley, Denali National Park, Alaska, USA63.0693955 -151.007432362.9543335 -151.3232893 63.1844575 -150.6915753tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2581354141686735092.post-72094848835994915982012-06-01T18:18:00.004-07:002012-06-01T18:18:44.594-07:00.... in the Press<img alt="GARDEN" border="0" height="369" hspace="0" src="http://si.wsj.net/public/resources/images/NY-BQ403_GARDEN_G_20120509214535.jpg" vspace="0" width="553" /><div class="targetCaption">
Richard Bressani and his son, Stoshua, drop off
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Eco-friendly, environmentally conscious, and using sustainable materials. <br />
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- My first screen printing experiences were in a basement studio in San Francisco, using a light box my husband made, a hose and a bucket to catch the water, a cardboard box to protect the emulsion filled screen, and so many new ideas. The beauty of the process captured me, the amazing amount of detail that could so finely, transfer into baked emulsion and then be printed crisp, and cleanly. <br />
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Fast forward, having a baby on board, I was interested in alternative, more eco-friendly ways of screen printing without using photo emulsion. That is when Serigraph printing, or screen printing using a stencil was first brought to my attention. It is a similar but different process that challenges me to find new ways of achieving the fragile, delicate details. I have since cut over 100 stencils, and continue to thrive on the unique skill of bridging bits of transparency to one another to hold an image. Despite the one or two times we thought we'd have to resort to emulsion to get the detail, we figured our way around it, and have since <strong>committed to never using emulsion or any other toxic chemicals. </strong><br />
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-We try to upcycle the fabric when we can, and buy organic for our baby and toddler onsies and tees.<br />
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Every little bit counts! The intentions behind our work, and the way in which we create is to be awake and conscious to all things around us, and how we interact, and effect our shared space. Realizing that all of our actions contribute to either the greater good, or harm of the planet. Thank you Mother Earth for all that you provide! xo<br />
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(close up of new flags ~ fusia, and sage colored ones!)</div>cazmirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09253635943552924665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2581354141686735092.post-39378647374212786292012-01-19T09:15:00.000-08:002012-01-19T09:18:56.578-08:00Cleaning House in the New Year<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vMiykcaW7uM/TxbHPVWJw5I/AAAAAAAAAGo/UMVQcRjF7bY/s1600/1970-mattel-pink-baby-beans-doll-in-great-condition-8b834.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" nfa="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vMiykcaW7uM/TxbHPVWJw5I/AAAAAAAAAGo/UMVQcRjF7bY/s320/1970-mattel-pink-baby-beans-doll-in-great-condition-8b834.jpg" width="202" /></a>I am (oops, I mean was) one of those kids that would say good bye to all my stuffed animals in my room before leaving for a weekend or family trip. It was because I felt bad for them, being left in the dark, in the stillness. It's part of the attachment I have to things, specifically things I've lived around for a while. An old thinned tee shirt that has a story, or use to be my favorite, or was my Mom's when she was much younger, and I liked the picture of her in it, these are the things that take up real estate in the corners of my dresser drawers. Then I get to thinking about furniture, old blankets, the chipped coffee mug...on a daily basis these things surround us. They work. And the interesting thing is if we weren't on such a tight budget, we might be getting new things all the time, replacements, upgrades!! However, interestingly enough, the budget saves us money, and saves the landfills too! We were so close to getting a new highchair that didn't look like a Mummers Viva Las Vegas rig as our free ~ hand me down one currently does. The new one was $20 from IKEA none the less. But after thinking about it, the highchair wasn't something we really *needed*. I can't help it, I just think in this way, when I consider buying something, I think about the packaging, about the quality, and the functionality, and whether it's going to end up in the garbage sooner than later.</div><br />
It is quite refreshing to get away on vacation, stay in a simple, empty hotel room, with no attachments, no clutter. Often I've wondered about ridding ourselves of everything that isn't essential. When we move back west eventually, I've daydreamed about selling everything, and starting fresh. But that brings me back, full circle to my attachments, and then to my feelings of guilt for creating more waste.<br />
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Side note ~ There is evidence that all things have a vibration! "Science and Metaphysics agree. The essence of all things is vibration. Science reveals that everything in the manifest universe is ultimately composed of packets of energy; quantized units vibrating at specific frequencies. Esoteric wisdom reveals that in the beginning, all things were created through sound (i.e. vibration); whether it be the "OM" of Eastern mysticism or the "Word"/Logos of Western spirituality."<br />
Our thoughts, feelings and actions also have their own particular rates of vibration. These vibrations will set up resonance with whatever possesses identical frequency. In other words, your thoughts are inseparably connected to the rest of the universe. This is why it is so essential to be a close observer of yourself. As you think, feel and act, so you create the primary vibration of your being. This fundamental vibration then creates resonance with identical vibration frequencies in the universe. The result is an attraction of circumstances, people, challenges and opportunities in exact vibrational resonance with your own dominant vibration frequency."<br />
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(<a href="http://www.mystic-mouse.co.uk/Wisdom_Texts/Mystic_Visions/Vibrations-1.htm">http://www.mystic-mouse.co.uk/Wisdom_Texts/Mystic_Visions/Vibrations-1.htm</a>) <br />
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By keeping my old stuff, saving money, being conscientious of my contribution to landfills, what am I attracting to myself? I'm not sure yet, but I will let you know. In the meantime, maybe cleaning house in the new year means mentally, emotionally and spiritually......<br />
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ps- Remember Baby Beans! (pictured above) Wish I still had mine. ;) I loved her.cazmirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09253635943552924665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2581354141686735092.post-12308369816956011642012-01-09T12:59:00.000-08:002012-01-09T12:59:05.127-08:00Three little secrets to having an awesome life!<object height="374" width="526"> <param name="movie" value="http://video.ted.com/assets/player/swf/EmbedPlayer.swf"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"/><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="bgColor" value="#ffffff"></param><param name="flashvars" value="vu=http://video.ted.com/talk/stream/2010X/Blank/NeilPasricha_2010X-320k.mp4&su=http://images.ted.com/images/ted/tedindex/embed-posters/NeilPasricha-2010X.embed_thumbnail.jpg&vw=512&vh=288&ap=0&ti=1048&lang=&introDuration=15330&adDuration=4000&postAdDuration=830&adKeys=talk=neil_pasricha_the_3_a_s_of_awesome;year=2010;theme=what_makes_us_happy;theme=master_storytellers;event=TEDxToronto+2010;tag=book;tag=happiness;tag=life;tag=love;tag=personal+growth;tag=psychology;tag=writing;&preAdTag=tconf.ted/embed;tile=1;sz=512x288;" /><embed src="http://video.ted.com/assets/player/swf/EmbedPlayer.swf" pluginspace="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" bgColor="#ffffff" width="526" height="374" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" flashvars="vu=http://video.ted.com/talk/stream/2010X/Blank/NeilPasricha_2010X-320k.mp4&su=http://images.ted.com/images/ted/tedindex/embed-posters/NeilPasricha-2010X.embed_thumbnail.jpg&vw=512&vh=288&ap=0&ti=1048&lang=&introDuration=15330&adDuration=4000&postAdDuration=830&adKeys=talk=neil_pasricha_the_3_a_s_of_awesome;year=2010;theme=what_makes_us_happy;theme=master_storytellers;event=TEDxToronto+2010;tag=book;tag=happiness;tag=life;tag=love;tag=personal+growth;tag=psychology;tag=writing;&preAdTag=tconf.ted/embed;tile=1;sz=512x288;"></embed> </object><br />
Attitude, Awareness and, Authenticity!cazmirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09253635943552924665noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2581354141686735092.post-11185704505947535822011-12-15T10:05:00.000-08:002011-12-19T18:07:46.207-08:00Limitless Blessings....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rBn2ps4ZAOE/Tuo2nWRS5nI/AAAAAAAAAGI/Mbp6_p2goWo/s1600/bird.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rBn2ps4ZAOE/Tuo2nWRS5nI/AAAAAAAAAGI/Mbp6_p2goWo/s320/bird.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="color: #006600;"> I reopened </span><a href="http://juliacameronlive.com/about/"><em><span style="color: #006600;"><strong>The Artist's Way </strong></span></em></a><span style="color: #006600;"><em> </em>book to find a quote for art class and came across this</span><br />
<div align="center"><span style="color: #006600;"> "Expect your every need to be met, expect the answer to every problem, expect abundance on every level, expect to grow spiritually." ~ Eileen Caddy ... below it I had scribbled in pencil</span></div><div align="center"><em><span style="color: #006600;">"and you will"</span></em></div><div align="center"><span style="color: #006600;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="color: #006600;">That was 2003, when I read the book, just moved to San Francisco, shortly after my Dad died (who recommended the book), and a few months after meeting my future husband. </span></div><div align="center"><span style="color: #006600;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="color: #006600;">On the same page, I penciled around this paragraph:</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color: #006600;">"One reason we are miserly with ourselves is scarcity thinking. We don't want our luck to run out. We don't want to overspend our spiritual abundance. Again, we are limiting our flow by anthropomorphizing God into a capricious parent figure. Remembering that God is our source, an energy flow that <em>likes </em>to extend itself, we become more able to tap our creative power effectively." Next to it in the column I responded:</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color: #006600;">I'm always saying thanks for the now realizing (thinking) blessings don't last forever or nothing does for that matter - Wow the blessings just change?! =)</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color: #006600;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="color: #006600;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="color: #006600;">How could I forget this simple idea, it's so freeing, and amazing, and abundant?! And true.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color: #006600;">Blessings never fade, or die, they just change form.....</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color: #006600;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="color: #006600;">Wishing you Faith in that, and Many Blessings this holiday season, </span></div><div align="center"><span style="color: #006600;">and in the New YEar!</span></div>cazmirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09253635943552924665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2581354141686735092.post-63110285031870554872011-12-13T06:19:00.000-08:002011-12-13T06:19:27.267-08:00Finger Painting (a one year old can do it!)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9-enMYOKQQc/Tudbq7NtL4I/AAAAAAAAAGA/e2sOgWPbmUg/s1600/IMG_4239.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9-enMYOKQQc/Tudbq7NtL4I/AAAAAAAAAGA/e2sOgWPbmUg/s320/IMG_4239.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;">Our son got his first art making materials (finger paints and paper) at his first birthday from his sassy lil friend Ione, who is about 4 months younger than him. She is walking, and flirting, and sneaking kisses already! Yep, she got one from Stosh right on the smacker this past Sat that made him cry. She has also been making beautiful finger paintings as early as 7 months old, which inspired us. It use to take two adults to one baby/toddler to make it happen, but these days we're like ol'pros so I took it on myself with Stoshua this past weekend, and wah lah! It's a beautiful Christmas wreath. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;">(with some help of course!) </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;">It's best done in a highchair with a bib on. Stosh was definitely more amused this time around than last 4th of July, or October. He definitely found it interesting, and enjoyed looking at the paint on his hands. The finishing touch is always his "hand signature" which is also a really cute way to document his growth. This is an unexpected new tradition, seasonal finger paintings. Parents: buy the non-toxic acrylic or tempera paint, and use big sheets of paper. We'd love to see what you come up with!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;">Thanks Ione and Family! We love finger painting!!! xoxo</span> </div>cazmirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09253635943552924665noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2581354141686735092.post-69476844995594752202011-12-10T09:07:00.000-08:002011-12-10T09:09:05.652-08:00My New Roots<a href="http://mynewroots.blogspot.com/search?updated-min=2011-01-01T00:00:00%2B01:00&updated-max=2012-01-01T00:00:00%2B01:00&max-results=50">My New Roots</a> is some serious blog inspiration, without reading it, you will be impressed. 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<img src="http://mynewroots.org/images/granola.jpg" width="680" />cazmirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09253635943552924665noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2581354141686735092.post-2477406241102269532011-12-08T18:57:00.000-08:002011-12-10T08:56:33.313-08:00O' Christmas Tree<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cZIgTak3qso/TuFxj4tgBnI/AAAAAAAAAF4/Y8A9b25Ba40/s1600/o%2527christmas+tree.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cZIgTak3qso/TuFxj4tgBnI/AAAAAAAAAF4/Y8A9b25Ba40/s320/o%2527christmas+tree.jpg" width="299" /></a></div><div align="center">It's so easy to think about what we don't have, and all the things we want, or could use, rather than focus on what we do have. There are times that I try to tell myself, as cliche as it is, that there will be a time, when we look back, and remember 'out little apartment' fondly, and the good times we had, and appreciate the little things we might take for granted. The kitchen for instance. It is an itimate space, that causes us to eat close to one another, pup included. From my seat I can turn the stove on, grab stuff from the counter, open all drawers, or turn on the toaster. Our bedroom is a similar situation. We haven't moved our son's crib into his room yet, because frankly I think it's too big for it, the crib, not the room. Often by morning, there are four (parents, baby, and pup) of us in a full size futon bed. But on top of all that, now there is a tree too, lit with christmas lights, and ornaments that haven't been taken out in over 9 years. This is our first christmas tree together, before Stoshua, we always traveled to see family for the holidays. Each of the ornaments like many of yours probably, have a story, and a memory that's rekindled when taken out and hung up. It's a magical time, that won't last forever, and even though I at times, feel like Charlie's grandparents in Willy Wonka, I wouldn't have it any other way. Here's to what we've got! xo<br />
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Considering we are 70% water, it makes one wonder, how much good or bad have we done to ourselves simply by our positive or negative thoughts and words. I spoke about this to my HS senior English class, and asked them to do something they probably have never done before ~ write yourself a love letter. Tell yourself how truly amazing you are, tell every cell and drop of water that it is loved, and that you have gratitude, and love for your whole being. I invite you to do the same.... however awkward it might feel. Don't you deserve to get at least one love letter from yourself in this lifetime?<br />
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Terry Stevenson is an artist in Virginia who created this stain glass artwork inspired by Emoto's work. She is the creator of <a href="http://www.handmade-hope.com/index.html">Handmade- Hope</a>, a website devoted to her work, and her journey as an artist.<br />
cazmirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09253635943552924665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2581354141686735092.post-34849657369013178852011-11-16T19:46:00.000-08:002011-11-16T19:46:23.233-08:00Parents and Printmakers!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EqOje6HcM9A/TsSCmYVk4tI/AAAAAAAAAEk/s5Puhj47GIc/s1600/cadipillar.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EqOje6HcM9A/TsSCmYVk4tI/AAAAAAAAAEk/s5Puhj47GIc/s320/cadipillar.jpg" width="275" /></a>I recently learned that <a href="http://www.hm.com/us/subdepartment/KIDS?Nr=4294936421">H&M</a> has a Conscious Sustainable line of clothing that includes organic baby and toddler clothes that are just as reasonable as non-organic! This is good news for parents and fellow Etsy print makers! And if you're still questioning "why buy organic" check out <a href="http://fivehive.com/2011/10/06/5-little-known-benefits-of-organic-baby-clothes/">Five Hive</a>, a lovely site for parents that gives five concise points for every topic, simple and smart. They don't have as many colors as American Apparel's organic line, but I'm sure they soon will. xo</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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He's almost 1 1/2 years old now. We are amazed by his development which unfolds before us naturally and his ability to just "be" himself without doubt and fear. As adults we constantly have to reset our faith, and trust that we are on the right path, that we will be provided for, so long as we are putting our best foot forward, authentically, and from the heart. Speaking of best foot forward, Stoshua, our son, isn't quite walking yet, but he is talking! This particular TED talks, is about Deb Roy and his investigation of how children learn to form words. He studies his son's journey. <br />
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<a href="http://www.glassybaby.com/">www.glassybaby.com</a>cazmirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09253635943552924665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2581354141686735092.post-21402133339925164502011-11-08T10:36:00.000-08:002011-11-08T16:45:14.570-08:00my favorite breakfast...... what's yours?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-X3JWYrcuURw/Trl1bQxz5oI/AAAAAAAAADE/wQoNSO3Cym8/s1600/etsy+blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="168" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-X3JWYrcuURw/Trl1bQxz5oI/AAAAAAAAADE/wQoNSO3Cym8/s200/etsy+blog.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="color: #783f04;">banana, tofu lightly grilled with vegan butter, ezekiel bread toasted, cinnamon, salt and pepper make sandwiches or not followed with delicious french press coffee with organic soy vanilla creamer xo</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>cazmirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09253635943552924665noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2581354141686735092.post-75992437132469953142011-11-01T17:06:00.000-07:002011-11-01T17:06:06.742-07:00Protein-Packed Pizza<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7YvvAkz-ot0/TrCEBtscxUI/AAAAAAAAAB0/xx47IsRwS5w/s1600/lentils.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" ida="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7YvvAkz-ot0/TrCEBtscxUI/AAAAAAAAAB0/xx47IsRwS5w/s320/lentils.jpg" width="239" /></a>When we lived in San Francisco we went weekly to <a href="http://traderjoes.com/">Trader Joe's</a>. We moved to Brooklyn, and the closest one was in a quaint little town, an hour and a half away by car, Westfield, NJ. We went shopping once a month. People would stare at our cart. <br />
Then, like a dream come true, TJ's opened it's first store in NYC. In Manhattan on 14th a block from Union Square....and then a few years later....one opened in our neighborhood in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn! Felt as if it was following us..our TJ mojo was pretty amazing. We could now *walk* to get our groceries. And even though we've moved, and it's now a bit of a longer walk, with stroller, and six bags usually...we do it because we love Trader Joe's.<br />
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But back on track- we made the <strong>best PIZZA</strong> evah the other night. It was really by chance. <strong>Using Trader Joe's Steamed Lentils, red onion, oregano, olives, peas, and oddly, cucumber peel shavings I happen to also throw in, sauteed with olive oil...spread on top of tomato paste, salt, pepper and oregano on a whole wheat pita, baked on a pizza stone until the bottom is brown and crunchy....</strong>and wah lah! Makes a really delicious smokey, creamy yet crunchy pizza. What is best is the amount of protein your eating without the bad news cheese brings with it. Although, if you must sprinkle a little Parmesan cheese on it while it's still hot, my hubby says makes it twice as delish! Baby loved it too. Simple and fast to make, affordable and healthy. Great for a chilly autumn night. <br />
Hey Happy 11. 1. 11 XO<br />
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<a href="http://www.aymujer.etsy.com/">www.AyMujer.etsy.com</a>cazmirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09253635943552924665noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2581354141686735092.post-40891261715929686062011-10-21T18:58:00.000-07:002011-10-28T08:11:31.044-07:00...our first business card!<div style="border: currentColor;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="border: currentColor; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1DBQ3jMWPeM/TqIhNP-kEJI/AAAAAAAAABg/h__WQBaVjyA/s1600/postcard_back+FINAL.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" rda="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1DBQ3jMWPeM/TqIhNP-kEJI/AAAAAAAAABg/h__WQBaVjyA/s400/postcard_back+FINAL.jpg" width="400" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OjzVctGou48/TqIhKTy5TTI/AAAAAAAAABY/OaScaBxy5sg/s1600/postcard_front+FINAL.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" rda="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OjzVctGou48/TqIhKTy5TTI/AAAAAAAAABY/OaScaBxy5sg/s400/postcard_front+FINAL.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div align="center">(showing front and back)</div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><em>On this path effort never goes to waste, and there is no failure. Even a little effort towards spirtual awareness will protect you from the greatest fear. ~ Bhagavad Gita 2:40</em></div>cazmirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09253635943552924665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2581354141686735092.post-41946603355423517382011-10-19T10:15:00.000-07:002011-10-19T17:54:40.796-07:00Whoo-whoo or is it hoot-hoot? <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FcHIKmz_6xo/Tp8EbkQ-zqI/AAAAAAAAABQ/Ef-NtUcR4tQ/s1600/owl+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FcHIKmz_6xo/Tp8EbkQ-zqI/AAAAAAAAABQ/Ef-NtUcR4tQ/s320/owl+2.jpg" width="265" /></a> NEW~<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/84207946/owl-organic-baby-toddler-onesie-whoo">http://www.etsy.com/listing/84207946/owl-organic-baby-toddler-onesie-whoo</a> <br />
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Not all owls hoot, and owls can make a wide range of other sounds, such as screeches, whistles, barks and hisses. During the nesting season, owl calls can often be heard up to a mile away. <br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Owls were a huge fashion trend in the 70's but have since had a big come back. My Nana had a gold owl necklace like the one shown below, probably from the 70's that I sport now and then. This necklace and many other fun owls can be found at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/82923722/vintage-owl-necklace-large-articulated">The Owl Lady</a>, an adorable kitschy-fun etsy shop dedicated to all vintage, all owls of all kinds. Hoot-hoot!<br />
<img alt="Vintage Owl Necklace Large Articulated Goldtone (Rhinestone Eyes)" height="165" src="http://img0.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.206346480.jpg" width="200" /></div>cazmirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09253635943552924665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2581354141686735092.post-47030648884202743412011-10-17T17:27:00.000-07:002011-10-17T17:58:52.487-07:00Stinky feet & making beets<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lRzF7Q8sd8k/TpzALR9GzeI/AAAAAAAAAAw/wc_REqYrhwA/s1600/IMG_3547.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: right; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" oda="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lRzF7Q8sd8k/TpzALR9GzeI/AAAAAAAAAAw/wc_REqYrhwA/s320/IMG_3547.JPG" width="320" /></a>Making cards out of whatever was available at the time has always proved to result in some really friggen cute home made cards. Being resourceful is my magic super power.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Everyone has seen or made a hand print turkey. Our 6th mth old son last Thanksgiving made his first & we turned it into a card. Not so original. But this year for Halloween my husband came up with the idea to use his foot for a ghost! Using acrylic paint on black construction paper, we stamped his foot print, turned the paper upside down and wah-lah! On the back we glued another piece of construction paper, cut a zig-zag edge & then using autumn colored markers, wrote "Trick or treat, smell my feet, gimme something good to eat"! We made envelopes out of color paper. You can also use cool magazine pages that are filled with images but then you will want to use an address label to make sure it's visible. I loved how they turned out.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yq42pLmU3HA/TpzE1VD0riI/AAAAAAAAABA/NEDg_BhSIcw/s1600/IMG_3609%255B1%255D" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" oda="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yq42pLmU3HA/TpzE1VD0riI/AAAAAAAAABA/NEDg_BhSIcw/s320/IMG_3609%255B1%255D" width="320" /></a>The fresh organic beets on the other hand, a gorgeous golden, vibrant yellow spiral of color when sliced, baked with a sprinkle of salt, pepper and drizzle of olive oil, didn't exactly taste so great? =( They were slightly bitter? Suggestions? We're first timers. But back to the feet, aren't those lil toes something! </div></div><br />
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xocazmirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09253635943552924665noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2581354141686735092.post-53926803936200020852011-10-13T19:18:00.000-07:002011-10-17T16:49:16.431-07:00..one of my favorite times of year<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4fwyfXfAbEM/TpeYL6uyc6I/AAAAAAAAAAg/dyr0uUh4UAs/s1600/IMG_3339.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" oda="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4fwyfXfAbEM/TpeYL6uyc6I/AAAAAAAAAAg/dyr0uUh4UAs/s320/IMG_3339.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>Autumn has been here, but it finally feels like it. The tips of trees have a spattering of color, and the air feels cleaner and cooler and I feel love for NYC again, after a really fun first night out since being a Mama. (Stoshua is 17 months old!!!)<br />
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We completed our third <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/83425124/personalized-prayer-flags-made-custom">custom made prayer flag</a> set working with a client and their design ideas. I truly appreciate when a person really knows what they like and want, and have images to reference to boot! The set turned out amazing I believe because of that.<br />
We also completed the long awaited meditational <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/83603291/yoga-meditational-prayer-flags">yoga prayer flag set</a>! And with the help of Richard, loving spouse, and Prospect Park we got some great photographs of them. Speaking of the park, they are having an amazing food truck rally through October. Don't think dirty wadah'dogs either. <a href="http://www.prospectpark.org/calendar/event/foodtrucks">Food trucks</a> have evolved selling things like gourmet waffles, dumplings, all natural slushies, kimchi, and gelato! Check it out!<br />
Our next task is making my sister her promised chiropractic tee shirts and getting on with making some holiday fun stuff.cazmirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09253635943552924665noreply@blogger.com0