roots of style

hola! reading and loving roots of style a fashion memoir
by designer isabel toledo.

isabel and her husband ruben.

ruben's illustrations.

first lady michelle obama wearing isabel toledo.

tulips



hola!  tulips = smiles

coconut water

hola! new obsession harmless harvest raw coconut water!

i have always loved coconut water and am pretty picky with my
bottled choices...so far this one comes close to the real thing.
if you have ever had coconut water straight from the nut, then
you will like harmless harvest,.
perfect before or after a workout!
thanks for the recommendation dora!

shop {cozbi} brooklyn

hola! i recently attended a trunk show at the cutest little
shop in park slope brooklyn called cozbi  named after the owner
designer and illustrator cozbi cabrera..
this cozy little shop sells beautiful clothing for women and children
all designed by cozbi.
below are a few snapshots.
this is a definite must visit if you are looking for modern and whimsical
one of a kind designs.

what a lovely blouse! perfect for the start of spring.

clean and modern sheath....

and for the children...

adorable little overalls...

vietnamese dolls and books illustrated by cozbi....

she also sells innovate accessories made by various
talented designers.....

 

more jewels...

whimsical vietnamese slippers for the
little ones.

loving this new retail discovery!

cozbi
351 5th avenue
brooklyn ny,11214
718.246.7960

100 cameras

hola! love this!
100 cameras
a child gets a camera to document their life, the pictures are then
 sold and 100% of the proceeds go to the child's community.
excellent!
more details here.

adorable!

how gorgeous are these note cards! you can purchase them
on their site.

tapas breakfast

hola! first fuel of the day was tapas style.
red potatoes, eggs, cherry tomatoes, ham,zucchini and tangerines.

sweets {jacques torres}

hola! here is a peek into the sweet world of the
jacques torres chocolate shop.
just in time for easter.

the peanut butter hot chocolate is
decadent and delicious!