A tribute to motherwood...

There isn't a single day that i don't remember my beloved grand mother who left us more than 20 years ago. The pain has diminish of course but not the longing... 

My husband's mother passed away and i cannot begin to imagine his pain. Here is a portuguese poem(sorry for those who don't understand but it means the world to my husband as it was written by his mom)

Se me amas, não chores!

" Se conhecesses o mistério imenso
Do céu onde agora vivo
Este horizonte sem fim,
Esta luz, que tudo reveste e penetra,
Não chorarias se me amas!
Estou já absorvido, no encanto de Deus,
Na Sua beleza sem fim...
Lembra-te dos bons momentos

Que vivemos juntos
E verás que a saudade também é presença.
Quando estiveres triste, infeliz, chama-me
E Eu irei ajudar-te e consolar-te
E verás como é bom ter um amigo
do outro lado.
E quando chegar também a tua vez,
Não chorem os que ficam,
Porque não será um adeus,
Mas simplesmente um até à vista,
E Eu estarei lá para te receber..."

On compassion...

 Sorry guys...been rather lazy on blogging lately! This album was a special order from a woman in love. What is there other than being in love? Love for your man, your woman, your kids, your pets, your friends(should have put the friends before the pets but one is never deceived by pets!) Love is what we all seek, yet it can be hard and challenging but in the end is what we'll take with us.

 Just open randomly the Dalai's Lama book " the art of happiness"quoting...
In generating compassion, you start by recognizing that you do not want suffering and that you have a right to have happiness. This can be verified or validated by your own experience. So... let us meditate on compassion today. Begin by visualizing a person who is acutely suffering, someone who is in pain or in a very unfortunate situation. Try to relate that to yourself, thinking, "that individual has the same capacity for experiencing pain, joy, happiness and suffering than i do". Then, try to allow your natural response to arise- a natural feeling of compassion towards that person.

Heading to Paris tomorrow.
Suggestions for the week-end:

Hold someone tightly...
Tell someone how much you love him
Feel grateful
Do something wild
Laugh out loudly...
.........

The purpose of Life

Love my new necklaces...

Hope you'll love them too!

My favorite bedtime book is no doubt "the art of happiness" from the Dalai Lama. 

I usually close my eyes and open it in a random way sensing there will be a deep meaning inside it.

Quoting" Sometimes when I meet old friends, it reminds me how quickly time passes: And it makes me wonder if we've utilized our time properly or not. Proper utilization of time is so important.While we have this body and especially this amazing human brain, I think every minute is something precious. So, let us reflect on what is truly of value in Life, what gives meaning to our lives, and set priorities on the basis of that. The purpose of life needs to be positive. We weren't born with the purpose of causing trouble, harming others. For our life to be of value, i think we must develop basic good human qualities-warmth, kindness,compassion. Then our life becomes meaningful and more peaceful-HAPPIER"

Happy birthday ...to me!

It's been a long way, heavy turbulences now and then but in the end it's worth it!

Life is not easy, is all about experiences integrating and assimilate them so one can grow.

I learn to feel blessed for what i have and not for what i think i should have! 

I still have a lot of issues to outcome... who doesn't?

I can say today

I love myself with my qualities and my flaws 

My life is a sucessful one full of love friendship hard work creativity dreams 

I am blessed

I am grateful

THANK YOU

MERCI

OBRIGADO 

GRACIAS

DANKE

...

On trust...

I haven't blog for a while...which is not a good thing say the experts! One must write a page at least once a week...I am not a professional blogger and won't become one because the web world is not what thrives me...so the issue here is accepting the fact that maybe my blog will not be highly ranked on google. My inner voice keep whispering, don't push yourself too much things will come in an easy and smooth way, and you know what? I will do just that... cool myself and trust God that he will take me where i should be.

I realize over the years that one of the most difficult things we human have to deal with is ...

TO JUST LET GO

TO TRUST 

How difficult is to trust

When to act

When to remain quiet

How can we let go something that we want so much?

How?

Advices are most welcome!

Have a good week

Feel blessed

Thank you

XO

A man in Love...

My last album is most of the time my favorite one! I have sold quite a few lately which is good of course but realize that i have some trouble with it. I know that my clients will cherish and appreciate them but still...i miss those who are gone forever. I know that my fellow artists have the same feeling...A customer was telling me that what she liked about my work was that it convey a fragility and force at the same time. She loved the authenticity of my work understanding how family and being connected  was the backbone of it and yet there is still space for the unknown and my private garden, she was confinding. Wow thank you! I had wings that day, the sky seemed unlimited...I want to hold those good feelings  and thoughts
Heading to Washington DC and... to Paper Source in Georgetown.
Have a good week
Enjoy
Have fun
Open up
XO

Being in Love...

If I could have just one wish,
I would wish to wake up everyday
to the sound of your breath on my neck,
the warmth of your lips on my cheek,
the touch of your fingers on my skin,
and the feel of your heart beating with mine...
Knowing that I could never find that feeling
with anyone other than you.

Hope you like my new album!
Dedicated to the lovers of the world...
Those who've just fall in love and others like myself who are married with a prince for a couple of years
Xo

Ask and you'll be given...

Good morning everyone...

I am definitely not inspired this morning been trying to take some good pictures...not able to make them as i imagine...so frustration arises pretty soon. Fortunately, i have found a good teacher and know that something positive will come out of it...

I am nevertheless frustrated as I want things to speed up a little...and they have their own rhythm. I have just finished this book about a man who remembers being a free spirit, choosing his parents and the mission he had to accomplish on earth. He's life has been challenging and fulfilling. I was deeply touched by his authenticity and generosity and wish i could meet him. He's here to help those who are in pain, making contact with loved ones who departed, healing, giving hope, connecting...

 I want to ask him if my beloved grand mother is happy, is the love of her life with her?
I want to ask him what is my purpose on earth if not to have children?
I want to ask him if I'm in the good track as i feel lost so many times?
So many questions unanswered... and yet he says that our angels or whatever name you want to give them are just here ready to help us...That's there mission. Why don't we try it? Tell me if you have any replies.
Ckeck out "Au dela des nuages" David Louis/Claudette Michel

Heading to my favorite flea market...feira da ladra
Have a good week-end
Feel blessed grateful alive
xo

I love Feng Shui

 I have been very quiet in the blog world but a lot has been happening in my Life! Positive things...I unleash my woman power...Wow! Sounds good as i'm writing it...Let me explain...First of all do you believe in Feng Shui? I was very reticent as our occidentals homes were definitely not built in this chinese ancient art but as i'm curious i open up...well the result was that in the Feng Shui magic square the number 2 which stands for the woman, the feminity, the relationship were a friend's bedroom...which is about to be occupied by my husband's daughter Sarah. Do you get the picture? She would be the woman of the house... she would rule our lives... I have been flirting with this room for a number of years, as the light is fabulous but a little tinier than my former studio ( we crafter do need space! ) There were always something that prevented that room to be finished and over the years my frustration grew but the task of swapping it all seemed enormous...yet again I do have a lot of material. It turned out that in less than four hours everything was done the energy was right and helping out. Unbelievable! Ckeck out in your own house... Some surprises may arouse...

Have a good week
Xo