BEADED PURSE

this cute vintage Japanese hand made purse is available @ THE VINTAGE VILLAGE on etsy

MY SO CALLED "ART"

OK, as i have said on my previous blog i've purchased some art stuff for my drawing. When i was young-er, i used to draw a lot. it was one of my past time, if i'm not sleeping......: ) It's been a while since i stroke a pencil. The other day, as i was google-ing some images, i found this cartoonish pic of a naked lady. i like it a lot, as in i felt the urge to draw again. that is why i bought this stuff.....

here is the print out of the image i found on google


Gosh, it is my ambition to make a realistic drawing ever! I did my best though : )...And here is the version of my so called "ART" hahahaha...i think she  looked so malnourished.....silly me!

i want to make the paper look old, i guess i burnt it too much : )

CHINESE CUPPING

I have heard so much about this cupping method for a while and it's becoming quite famous with the celebrities such as Gwyneth Paltrow. So, i decided to buy one to try it for myself. The ancient healing technique of "CHINESE CUPPING" method or also known as FIRE CUPPING has long been used in traditional chinese medicine. Though western medicine has not confirm any real health benefits. There are two  ways of cupping method, wet cupping where the skin is punctured before applying the cups and the dry cupping, which is the more common method. Chinese cupping is said to restore the bodies life force, and is beneficial to treating simple aches and pains that we normally experience in our day to day life. Headache, muscle and joint pain, stomach ache, insomnia, leg cramps, sexual disorder, lower back pain are just among a few symptoms to benefit from cupping. Generally, cupping uses a glass cup but plastic ones (like mine) are becoming more common and much safer because unlike the glass cup, you dont need to use flammable substance to lit. This plastic cups uses a suction pump instead. It comes with the instruction manual with pictures on how and where to place the cups, indications and contraindicatons of therapy.

HERE IS THE WHOLE SET

THE PUMP TO SUCTION THE CUPS

HOW IT WORKS ( EXCUSE MY BACK.....) apply  a few drops of warming oil

before placing the cups.


ON MY ARMS,

 I HAVE SORE BACK AND SHOULDERS SO THIS ARE ALL THE AREA THAT IS SUPPOSE TO BE CUPPED ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL.



AFTER 5 MINS.......FOR FIRST TIME CUPPING, 5 MINS IS ENOUGH. do not leave cups in place for more than 10 min.

THIS IS WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE THE NEXT DAY, THE MARK WILL STAY ON FOR A FEW DAYS
OR A WEEK.

My experienced was great. It feels like your skin is being pinched yet relaxing and it doesn't hurt at all. My back, shoulders and arms was really sore the day before. After the cupping, i woke up the next day being able to move my arms again.

HANA MACKLER BOOTS

SOON TO BE POSTED @ THE VINTAGE VILLAGE ON ETSY

SIZE 7 AA

At the park continues.......

THE BAND



EPILOGUE



THE LIMOUSINE



SPOTTED....UNIQUE LOOKING DUDES!



WAIT......THERE'S MORE OF THEM



UP CLOSE..... : )





GETTING DARK......THE U.S. ARMY ARE GIVING AWAY SHIRTS TO THE CROWD



AWOL NATION BAND



GETTING DARK..ER....

REALLY DARK.....10pm last band to perform...THE COLD WAR KIDS.
It was really fun, although i didn't know any of the song nor the bands : ). a lot of unique looking people here n there....young-ens scattered all over the place, flooded with old guys : ) everybody was having fun, considering it was supposedly "THE RAPTURE DAY" : )....guess what?! it didn't happen....we all went home safe and sound.

Next morning, the guy who predicted the "supposedly" rapture day was so disappointed :( He said he misinterpreted the date and what not.....oh well....

Mens COOL-RAY 400 sun glasses

check out this new item @ the vintage village on etsy

one of a kind find, Elvis style polarized sun glasses in good vintage condition

LUCITE BANGLE

check out new items on etsy

ADVENTURE CONTINUES.......

So, after purchasing my art stuff, we head home, to grab some food, get my camera and head out again for the FREE 4 ALL CONCERT @ the park. But we got side track on the way home, i saw the OLD 99 thrift was still open. told my husband to pull over, so i can check out their stuff. i found some treasures! (up for sale @ the vintage village on ETSY) i wish i had my camera, they have a lot of cute items in the store.
   Anyway, we got home and chill for a few, grab some food and then head out to the park. By the way, i made sure that we go on the same route so i can at least take a pic of the thrift store.





lunch, i prepared the night before




old 99 treasure

AT THE PARK.....



omg! can't tell how many young-ens were there!



the weather was just perfect!



local radio station



one of the sponsors, FORD



FOOD!!!!!





FOOD!!!!!

more pics on my next blog........
 







Kitchenaid giveaway

 

Coffee Heaven with the KitchenAid Coffee Maker and Grinder {Spring Event Giveaway #33}

posted by Emilie at Baby Loving Mama

 

 

 

 

who doesn't want to win a giveaway from kitchenaid? i really wanted to win this. Not just for myself but for mostly for my hubby. he loves coffee! i love kitchen aid product, so durable. In fact, i have a kitchen aid blender which my husband gave me as an anniversary present.

Now this one is really cool. you get a coffee maker, that looks so nice with amazing features and a coffee grinder. freshly ground coffee are the best. i should know because i used to have one before. You just can'tt resist the fresh brewed aroma of coffee, morning, noon or night!

 JOIN NOW! YOU COULD BE THE LUCKY WINNER!

This contest will end on 6/8/11 at 11:59 pm CST. U.S. residents 18+ only.

SATURDAY ADVENTURE on "rapture" day

We got up early saturday morning. We're so excited to watch Pirate's of the Carribean. As you know, we are a big fan of the movie. @ 11:15 we were on our seat, eating popcorn n drinking soda, watching the movie. It lasted 2 hr something. Well, to tell you the truth we were kinda disappointed on this one. The story was ok, the humor, not so funny. It lacks the old pirate adventure of Jack Sparro. I guess the movie has to end on this one, i'ts not so pirate anymore :( just saying.

So after watching the movie, i stop by at Michaels craft store to get me some eraser, pencil charcoal n graphite pencil and a sketch pad. need this for my drawing stuff.

i'll blog about my "art" next time. But do follow my blog tomorrow as the adventure continues. i've so much picture to blog about. :)

NEW ITEM at the store!!!!!

vintage toothpick holder

cross stitch brooch

gold tone faux pearl brooch



vintage jadelite turtle brooch

vintage inlay owl brooch

CROSS STITCH

BUDDHA

I'M DONE WITH THIS ONE TOO....NOW I NEED TO FIND A NICE FRAME FOR IT.



MARITME SCENE

THIS WAS STITCHED A LONG TIME AGO, BACK WHEN MY DAUGHTER WAS STILL IN KINDERGARTEN....





PRUNE RUGELACH

delicious flaky cream cheese dough filled with a rich dried-fruit filling! Makes about 2 1/2 dozen. Plan ahead if you are making this recipe. The prunes are soaked overnight for the filling.





RECIPE SOURCE: MARTHA STEWART COOKIES



You will need:

• 1 cup ( 2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch pcs.
• 8 ounces cream cheese, room temp.
• 1/2 t coarse salt
• 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface
• 1 cup fresh bread crumbs from soft white bread
• 1/2 cup plus 3 T sugar
• 1/2 t ground cinnamon

1 large egg, beaten

prune filling (recipe follows)

1. Mix butter, cream cheese and salt in a bowl with hands until crumbly. add flour; mix until just combined. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface, divide in half. Shape each half into a disk; wrap in plastic. refrigerate until cold, 4 hrs or up to overnight.

2. Stir together bread crumbs and 1/2 cup sugar in a bowl. Stir together remaining 3 T sugar and the cinnamon in another bowl.

3. Roll one disk to 1/8 inch thick. Cut out a 12-inch circle. brush beaten egg in a 1-inch border around circle. Put half the prune filling in center, and spread to beaten egg border. Sprinkle 1/2 cup bread crumb mixture over filling. With a pizza wheel, cut circle into 16 wedges. Starting at outside edge of each wedge, roll up into a crescent shape. Space 1 inch apart on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush with beaten egg, and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture. Repeat with remaining disk and filling. Refrigerate rugelach until cold, about 2 hrs.



adding prune filling



adding sugar bread



adding breadcrumb mixture



rolling the dough



rolled rugelach, chill for 2 hrs before baking.

4. Preheat oven to 324 f. bake rugelach until golden brown and cooked through, about 40 min. let it cool completely on wire racks. cookies can be stored in airtight containers at room temp. up to 3 days.

PRUNE FILLING:

• 1 cup prunes
• 1/2 cup brandy
• 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs from soft white bread
• 1/2 cup sugar

Soak prunes and brandy  in a small airtight container at a room temp overnight. Drain prunes. Puree in a food processor until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl. Stir in bread crumbs and sugar. Refrigerate until ready to use, up to 1 day ahead.