it's insta-friday

hola! im back from my AMAZING vacay in New York City! it really is a concrete jungle where dreams are made, there's nothing you can't do! i took over 750 pics, several thru instagram. so here they are!

As you can see lots of FUN! Our goal is to go back once a year! We may go back this Christmas to see the big tree and ice skate.

And now, back to work and reality! But it's all good because my reality is great. Work keeps me motivated and challenged which I love.

Thanks for visiting! XOXO

Insta-Friday.

so you all know I love instagram. i'm a little obsessed with it. it makes picture taking fun. here are this week's pics.

actually, this is 2 weeks worth of pics. there are pics from 4th of july, a pic with my Comadre Julie, some balloons from a surprise party i helped plan for my friend V! you see that Thirty-One box, yeah it's mine and i've taken on the responsibility of becoming a consultant for the company. i'm excited for the opportunities that await me from this new venture!

overall, summer has been great! i'll be closing shops and leaving to NYC/DC for a whole week. so excited for that. i'll get to visit with my cousin Lisa who lives in Jersey and is thankful that she hasn't ran into any of those Jersey Shore kids. LOL. anyways, can't wait. in 2 weeks from now I'll be posting Insta-Friday NYC edition. wooohooo! Happy Vino Viernes :)

25 bits of randomness on a monday AM

#1 I’m pretty random by nature … take this blog for instance. What category does it fit in? Lifestyle? Home Decorating? Crafts? Who knows. But it represents my life. Random. Thanks for coming along for the ride.

#2 I am quite taken with Pinterest. Slowly but surely my boards are gaining pins.

#3 My go-to summer salad has to have lots of spinach.

#4 I don't have a gallbladder.

#5 I swear i'm allergic to the sun. i get bad sunspots if i dont use my prescribed meds from the derm.

#6 when i take off my shoes i dont put them where they belong. they're all over my closet. hubby hates that!

#7 i have a slight addiction to manicures and pedicures

#8 There are two types of people: those who decorate their homes once and those who fanatically rearrange. We’re in the second camp.

#9 I like to camp. It has to be in a tent.

#10 Current tv faves: Kardashians, Bethenny Ever After, all the Housewives! i love TV drama, hate MY real-life drama.

#11 i use Sophia's camera to take pics. im really thinking og investing in one of those pricey ones.

#12 I love getting mail but not bills.

#13 My favorite form of exercise is ??? i wish i had the will power to do it on a daily basis.

#14 I try to avoid confrontation.

#15 the best memories i have all happened in high school!

#16 I learned to sew by myself. I was self-taught. I'd rather do it by hand than with a machine.

#17 on my list to buy: a sewing machine to make some great curtains and a stand mixer in RED!

#18 I want to back pack thru europe and visit Tokyo.

#19 i started doing Zumba, and quickly realized my dancing skills are non-existent! WHAT HAPPENED?

#20 My favorite linen is actually from IKEA curtain panels. 2 panels of the best linen for $20. Can't wait to use these babies, not cover my windows but to make some cute accesories! THANKS IKEA!

#21 you should see my calendar. it's a MESS!

#22 i wish i had a niece or nephew that i could spoil. my brothers are taking to long to reproduce. but i think that's ok.

#23 Favorite collections: PENS! WINE BOTTLES! PAPER!

#24 I have a sweet tooth. Choco covered OREO's, my new BFF!

#25 Summertime is THE BEST. We’re looking forward to sunshine, playing outside, lots of swimming and a few little trips here and there. NYC, I'm coming back baby!

my fun week, via Instagram

I LOVE INSTAGRAM! its a great app! i took many pics on my trip thru instagram. here are a few!

wait, there's more!

it great a great GREAT trip! Kemah, every summer from now on!

but now its' back to work!

life is good, especially thru Instagram!

taking a break

a. much. needed. break!!!

what's going on with paper passion & Blossom? well, ALOT! its been so crazy. it's sorta like a rollercoaster. orders here, there and everywhere. but its'll ALL GOOD! been working on some rosette necklaces in purple, pink and teal! i've also been working on some printable party circles for several themed parties. soon, i'll be posting some of my collections on etsy. also working on some pretty flowers for baby girls. can't wait to share all these new items with you. i will be posting pics on FB after my much.needed.break!

a vacation. nowhere trpoical just relaxing with my girls and my sweetpea. first stop, Minute Maid park for teh Astros vs Braves game with my hunny. After that we will be driving to SA picking up our dolls at my mom's and heading to Kemah, TX! Now that should be relaxing and fun! Cannot wait to get there.

thank you for stopping by!
HUGS AND KISSES TO YOU!

new design

Hello friends!

Like the new blog design? I think it's lovely and it says a lot about me. I love all the bright colors. Now, based on this design I will choose the new paint color for the studio. There are so many pretty colors out there, choosing one will be very hard.

Notice the new title! paper passion & Blossom. I will be posting projects based out of both businesses, as well as some personal life stuff; hope you dont mind!

Abby's party planning is under control. Things are running smoothly. This is her 6th birthday so I'm not going all out as I have done in the past but there will be a celebration because well she's my life. But as soon as this party is over and done wtih I will be working mighty hard in the studio creating some new projects.

The girls didn't receive a letter from their Papa last week so we're hoping we get something this week ;)

5 things I love about being a MOM

and in no particluar order...

1. the laughs, silly conversations, the fighting & reminding them to forgive each other, the singing (so loud in the car & while were cooking to everything from The Bangles, Taylor Swift, Frank Sinatra, George Strait, Justin Beiber, Pat Benatar).

2. the clothes, the fashion, all the pink, the jewelry, hair accessories, mani/pedi's together ;) and the fact they love to shop and do all that fun stuff with me

3. all the kisses, hugs, i love you's, i'm sorry mom, please mom, i want this mom...and MOM gives in!

4. thinking that i didn't know motherhood would be so much FUN, always :)

5. knowing that no matter what, if i fail at other things, i've got the 2 BEST accomplishments i have ever made.

letters from grandpa (a weekly series)

this has nothing to do with paper but it's my blog so i'll write want i want!

every week, for about a month already, my daughters have been receiving letters from their grandpa who lives about 200 miles away from his monkeys ( we all call them that). he prints out a picture and writes about how that picture reminds him of each one. its truly a great feeling. he is really a great Grandpa/Father! today he told me he was very proud of me but more than that he was happy for me. i started crying like a baby AT WORK!

here are this weeks letters!

hope you have enjoyed!

paper passion, super busy!!! i'll post about that at a later time.

besos,

finally, a new post!

yes, FINALLY!

so. darn. busy. with life and a full-time job, motherhood, wife, 2 businesses, working on business #3, & vino Viernes. however, i was able to squeeze in some spa time last saturday(4 hours)! the best 4 hours i've had since my birthday celebration back in march. OH, and did i mention there's huge hole in our backyard. POOL!!!! it should be ready soon and that's a good thing because the temperatures are sky-rocketing. in addition to all this mess, Sophie is going to receive the Holy Eucharist on mother's day, YAY! Abby is turning 6 in May , splash party! those 2 events have kept me stressed but still able to function.

much is happening at paper passion. i was able to purchase many new tools, which i am loving. some martha stewart supplies, along wtih some ek success paper punches. i love paper punches.

business #3: something fresh and i cannot wait to share with the world. a business name has been chosen, product is being created, trying to design a perfect logo. with the Lord's blessing, all will come into place in June. im really excited for this new venture.

hope all is well with you. thank you for stopping by. remember paper passion for all your stationary needs!

always a pleasure XOXO,

so busy...

wow. it's been so long since i blogged. its been so hectic around here. so much work, so little time. if only there were more hours in the day. and if only i had a robot who could magically clean the mess i make in the craft room after a day of work.

meet Julie! new assistant.

she has completely changed the way things get done around here. i can actually see my tabletops and find scissors & embellishments so quicly. what a lifesave she has been!

working on several new projects, outside of the paper medium. i love felt, so i will be working on some new projects with that. and FABRIC, i just love all the designs and patterns out there. AMY BUTLER, has the most beautiful designs.

starting work on my daughters birthday party! wish me luck!

thank for stopping by. it's been a pleasure!

SUCCESS...i'm there!

it's been a while since i last posted.

so. much. has. been. happening!!!!

good stuff, not to worry.

if you went out to visit me at the LIFE fair, thank you! i appreciate your support and of course the compliments were fantastic. my fans truly do spoil me.

here's a re-cap and pics of my little station.

i had a great time. i'll be there next year!

the following day it was literally back to work. i made some adorable Cowgirl invites for a VIP customer. thanks Jessica for your order. check out my FB for pics.

this wknd I will be celebrating my bday so that means no work! YAY!! I say no work, but strangely i always end up working. why? well because this passion of mine is what keeps me sane and extrememly happy.

hope you all are having a fab week! friday is almost here.

hugs,