like a butterfly…

On November 25th, 1925 a baby girl was born…



She became a strong woman and left her mark in many ways.



On January 29th, 2010 her soul flew away…

Rest In Peace Mother…

May the Light be with You!

feeling sad and tearful...

My mother is currently in hospital…
It was around 03:00 p.m. when the phone rang. I picked it up to hear that my mother was sent to the hospital.
I ran to there and spent all afternoon in the Emergency Room until the doctors said it might be better she would stay to do some exams.
I’m very sad and worried, because moreover the illness she has now, I don’t know, because of her disease, how she’s feeling in an unknown environment.
So I’m sorry my blogging friends, if I’m not commenting in your blogs for now, but I’m feeling very blue.

Namaste

Valentines Day Wish List - A Guest Post by Alison Freed

I’m presenting you Alison Freed, the editor of the blog Catwalk Cat Fight.
Alison, a blog network owner, was introduced me by a contact I received from Yellow Fire Marketing. Maybe we’ll end forming a guest blogging partnership with Alison writing about fashion tips and research for my dear blog readers.

The Seeker

All images were chosen by me.

Valentines Day Wish List

What are the hottest gifts for women this Valentines day? Start with a handbag from Louis Vuitton. Get a splash of color with a Louis Vuitton FW 2009 Monogram Double Jeu Neo-Speedy handbag. Or if you are looking for something a little more traditional go with the Monogram Canvas Totally Monogram. If you are moving toward a more trendy style, then the Louis Vuitton Particolored Leather shoulder bag is a perfect gift for Valentine’s Day. Or fall in love with a DKNY Vintage Leather Large Hobo bag.

Nothing says “I love you” like designer jewelry. But what’s hot in jewelry? Head down to Tiffany & Co. and find an Edwardian Fan brooch by Fred Leighton with diamonds, black pearls, platinum, and gold. Perfect for the elegant lady. As for bracelets, show a little flair amid a little classic twist with a Fred Leighton Cabochon sapphire, diamond, and platinum bracelet. The design is breathtaking and people will be talking all night. Or find an elegant emerald and diamond necklace at Chopard—a cut and design that is unforgettable.

Instead motion for a trip to Paris, the fashion capital? Or trip to Milan, Barcelona, Tokyo, Rome, London, Brazil, or Hong Kong—all fashion cities with foreign flare and culture that will delight any fashion heart.

Next to diamonds the only thing women love more is chocolate. Splurge on Godiva chocolate truffle gems that come in all types: milk chocolate, dark chocolate, and chocolate with caramel. It is the high-quality chocolate that pleases the heart and the body. Or give the most expensive that can be bought—an extravagant yet simple ganache that has a French Perigord truffle rolled inside with a dust of cocoa powder by Knipschildt’s La Madeleine. According to Forbes Magazine, this truffle is the most expensive chocolate in the world and will set you back about $250.00.

From chocolate to diamonds, any fashion-forward girl will be happy with the up coming fashions this Valentine’s Day.

the day I was the “Birthday Girl”…

The day started, not too early, with Hubby’s Birthday wishes.

I stayed for a while in the upstairs’ living room, with a cup of coffee (I miss those cups, Ricardo) procrastinating, walking around and peeking in my sister’s laptop, at the same time as people downstairs yelled at me asking what I wanted for breakfast.

I went downstairs and they were almost lined up, starting to sing “Happy Birthday to You”.

Lots of smiles, hugs and kisses and of course me being tearful.

I think breakfast had everything one can ask for… and I asked for pancakes with maple syrup, sunny side up… well it had to be vegetarian for me, so I didn’t eat the bacon.

After that we went to see The Jersey Boys a musical show based on the lives of one of the most successful 1960s rock 'n roll groups, the Four Seasons.

I just loved it!!!! It was a tremendous show and all of the performers were brilliant. Its pretty non stop so you don't get much of a chance between one great song and the next to take it all in.
Everything you may have heard about the show is true - it's spectacular, enlivening, and by far and away the best way I can think of to spend just under three hours.

Highlights for me were when Frankie sang “My Eyes Adore You”, “Can't Take My Eyes Off You” and the great TV studio sequences.

Then we went dinner at Milestones, where one can relax and have diner in a semi-casual and stylish environment while enjoying meals inspired from around the world and of course vegetarian, which allowed me to eat the “Fresh Spinach and Tomato Capellini”.

The cake and champagne were waiting for us at home,

where surprise of surprises Hubby presented me with a jewel, a gold necklace with three sapphires, so beautiful and chic. Timeless.





And as they were taking me so many pictures I felt like a star with many paparazzi flashes on me.

I have no words to describe you all the emotions and feelings that crossed my heart.

It was the greatest way to spend a birthday and I want to thank my Sister, her Family and Hubby for all they have given me.

Lots of Love...

Oh and the Birthday Outfit… I haven’t a “proper” picture of it, but you can have a glance here (I was freezing without my coat).

black suede boots - local store
purple tights - Calzedonia
black lace dress - Mango (detail)
purple covered with black lace belt - Tally Weijl
Chanel vibes jacket - H&M (Yorkdale - Toronto) (new collection)
pearl necklaces - mainland store
black stone cocktail ring - gift from Hubby
cocktail ring - Parfois
bracelet - gift from Hubby (Tie Rack)
purple bangle - local store
sunglasses -Pull and Bear
make-up - Esté Lauder
perfume - Paris from YSL

a seven days of celebration trip…

This time I felt that I needed a warm “family birthday”.

So we took the plane and flew East to the cold and snow in the city of Toronto without knowing what my Family had prepared to us.

The reception heat was just enough to forget the snow outdoors and instantly warmed our hearts.

I was given a file with the program that was arranged, done by my Goddaughter who is taking an Events Organization major.

Since we arrived on January 6th, a day with many connotations for different Christian Churches, celebrated as the Nativity to the Three Kings' Day, we started with a “Christmas Diner”.

Next day of course was shopping at Yorkdale Shopping Centre, where I bought some pieces from the new collections that were already available, and then dinner at home.

We had so much fun on Friday!!!!

It was the day of the Midnight Bowling after an afternoon spent at the Royal Ontario Museum – ROM and dinner at “Hero Burger” where I ate a delicious vegetarian burger.

Following day I had, of schedule, a wonderful bloggers meeting with the chic and lovely K from K-Line which I’m going to talk about in another post.

Latter than we went to the SPA (it was supposed to be the 3 girls, but my Goddaughter had an emergency so it was me and my sister), where I had everything that I have “the right to” (Jacuzzi, steam, massage, manicure…), followed by a dinner at Fresh, a vegetarian restaurant, where everybody had to eat vegetarian food.

And the Birthday arrived… it was a great day, with lots of emotions, good and sweet things, so many that to give a better image of it I’ll make a special post.

Monday was the “road trip” to Niagara Falls. It was snowing and very cold as we expected. The temperature was lower than in Toronto, but the Falls were just so beautiful with all those whiteness, a different kind of beauty that the one we see on Spring.

Tuesday was the relaxing day with just doing a few things we missed the other days, packing on Wednesday morning and leaving Toronto in the afternoon with my heart full of joy, willing to find a reason so we can be all together again!!!!

Missing you all, Family!!!

back home…

So my dear readers and blogging friends, I’m home again after seven days of special moments that I hope would talk about with you.

Now, after a terrible landing on our Island, due to bad weather, all I want is to rest a bit.

But I want to thank all of you that were kind enough to stay with me these days I disappeared and gave me Happy Birthday wishes.

Thank you very much!!!

I’ll be back to you soon.

I spent my birthday in ..... TORONTO

Toronto received me, despite the low temperature, with such a warm feeling.

The schedule has been very tied with lots of things to do and such a lovely and funny time.

Today was my birthday...

I want to thank all my family in Canada for the greatest birthday celebrations!!!!

When I come back home I’ll have lots of things to talk about with you.

Namaste

the trip destination.....

...sweet, sweet shoes...

I’ve been a not so good blogger and I feel it!!!

I can tell you about my recent life; that I spent the last Christmas day’s hours with Mother at the hospital in the ER (thank you, she is better now); that I’ve been living in pants tucked into boots, many shirts layers and heavy coats because for at least tree weeks the weather has been all the time bad (lots of rain, wind and cold); that I’m feeling sick with my stomach hurting; that my cheers to the New Year was made with tea; that I’ve been so busy at the office… but it doesn’t erase the fact that I haven’t been a good blogger and that I’m feeling blogging guilt.

And I don’t know if things will get better for next days. We are planning a trip, for just a week, but always a trip…
More news on next post…

But now something cute and sweet. What woman doesn’t like/love shoes and/or chocolate???

And if we could have them both together…

Photo by Eric Smith, courtesy of GaylesChocolates.com