I WANT CANDY!

This is one of my FAVORITE montage scenes from a movie , and one of my favorite movies,

Marie Antoinette starring the wonderful Kirsten Dunst...

Those pastries look so amazing, I get a stomach ache just thinking about eating them all , LOL!

Chloe's Valentine Day Tea Party

Hey all,

I was browsing my friend Chloe Barcelou's pictures on facebook and I came across photos of her AMAZING tablescapes for a Valentine's Day Tea Party she had...

Complete with decadent cupcakes , and sugar cookies...

These cupcakes she baked for her friend's birthday, but I thought they were so lovely I had to post these as well....

Chloe is so creative !! She is also a photographer and a collage artist, and a lovely one at that ! You can check out her work HERE

Casey Desmond - Tilt Me Back

Hey All,
I have a very cool Valentine's Feature coming your way very soon , but in the meantime, check out this VERY BOHEMIAN music video by Boston Indie Musician Casey Desmond....





You can check more of Casey's Music out HERE!!

Tea Time and Tiaras!

Hey all !!

I am so excited to announce that I have jumped on board with Tea Time and Tiaras! I will start working with them in February to help organize and host their magical events and princess themed parties for little ones :-)

VISIT TEA TIME AND TIARAS HERE

Themes include:

Enchanted Fairy Tea Time Party

This all inclusive party has everything needed to transform your little one into a
Fairy. Guests and Birthday girl will select from a colorful array of tutus, wings, and halos. Afterwards, everyone will take part in games, an arts and craft project, hand painting and an enchanted tea time with cupcakes-an experience your child will treasure forever!

Royal Princess Party

Enjoy a Magical experience fit for a princess. Guests will select from an assortment of royal gowns to wear during the party along with gloves, jewelry, boas and of course, tiaras! After dressing up, the birthday princess will receive her crown and sash during a Coronation Ceremony followed by a red carpet fashion show. Afterwards guests will make a princess themed art project, play games, and have a tea party. This party package is guaranteed to be a memorable experience with a Fairy Tale Ending!

Rock Star Party

Party like a rock star and sing and dance the day away! Upon arrival guests will receive their VIP ALL ACCESS PASS. Afterwards guests and birthday girl will dress up, walk the Red Carpet and sing some of their favorite songs during a Karaoke session at this fun filled event.

Spa Soiree Party

Get primped and pampered at your own Spa Soiree. Upon arrival each guest will be greeted with a beautiful floral lei. The space will be surrounded by soothing candles, spa music, fun spa treatments, custom water bottles and an elegant table setting with floral accents, place cards and centerpiece. After spa treatments, guests will create their own spa craft and unwind in the spa lounge created with throw pillows and magazines. This party is ideal for a slumber party and a huge hit for girls ages 8 and up!!!


Also try :

The Mommy and ME Craft and Tea Class
(ages 3 and up)
SUNDAY, February 21st
and
Every 3rd Sunday of the Month
Enjoy an elegant tea time with your little one and watch them dress up in our selection of beautiful tutus, fairy wings and fairy halos.
Tea Time includes an assortment of mini muffins, tea and pink lemonade along with an arts and craft project, story time and take home trinket.

For pricing info and complete party package details, please visit:

http://TeaTimeAndTiaras.com

Valentine's Finds

Hey all ,
I came across some lovely finds for Valetine's Day... these are just so precious , and I hope you enjoy looking at them as much as I did! I hope these finds inspire you to create your own precious gifts for your loved ones this holiday....

This one is from my favorite blog "Sweet Eye Candy Creations"





Lollishop also has some VERY cute stuff!





Little Coin Holders on Etsy , How CUTE!



Adorable Heart Ornaments by Stephanie Nicole



And here is my FAVORITE VALENTINE FIND, the grand prize winner of Craftzine.com's Valentine's Contest, "My Heart is Yours" by Hine Mizushima.... HOW CUTE!



It is still early , so I expect to add more to my Valentine Find List!! Also, be sure to visit again before Valentine's Day to get a special Valentine's Day recipe created by ME !

-Justina

Crazy Cakes !

So I found this really Quirky Cake Blog , CHECK IT OUT!


http://cakewrecks.blogspot.com/2009/05/defying-gravity.html

CUPCAKE CRAZY!!

So lately, I have been in the cupcake mood... maybe it's cuz I'ts about that time of month where I start craving sweet... you ladies know what I'm talkin bout.... well I decided to google cupcakes to see what I could find.....

here's some really cool ones....


check out http://juicyy.wordpress.com/2009/02/ for more awesome cupcakes!


I got this pic from http://sparklette.net/archives/angelz-cup-mini-cupcake-delights




This one is my FAVORITE !!!! I love how detailed and antique it looks, almost like the pastries in Marie Antoinette :-)

Found at this blog: http://ragsandscribbles.blogspot.com/2008_08_31_archive.html



These cute little face cupcakes were found here : http://www.hostessblog.com/2008/07/creative-cupcakes-pucco-ice-cream/

The Hostess Blog also has entertaining tips, party ideas, as well as cool recipes, such as these cool RAINBOW CUPCAKES !!!




Ok ... How adorable are THESE!?!?



Check out the i Heart Cake Blog for more cutesy cupcakes!
http://adashofcinnamon.wordpress.com/2008/11/06/mad-about-cupcakes/


Cute Little Ice Cream Cupcakes!!


OK... I AM OFFICIALLY in love with the Cute Addict Cupcake Blog....
http://www.cuteaddict.com/cupcakes/

And check out Bakerella's Flickr for some TASTY looking treats....

http://www.flickr.com/photos/bakerella/

I just love the colorfulness of these ...


Head on Over to Annie's Eats for the Recipe to this one!!
http://annies-eats.com/2009/02/13/cherry-limeade-cupcakes/


Well those are my faves , I hope you enjoy checking out the different pages I posted, now I REALLY want a cupcake :-)

Justina's Shrimp and Baby Spinach Salad Recipe

Hey Guys,
I came up with an idea tonight while I was making myself dinner. I finally had the house to myself tonight...sometimes dinner time with 5 other people living here can be a very crazy thing. I was lucky enough to experiment a little tonight. I have been sick the past few days, (no it's not swine flu, I assure you I am fine)....and I have been trying to eat a lot of raw vegetables in order to boost my immune system!

So as I was cooking I came up with this idea, that every time I come up with a cool recipe , I am going to blog it and tell you how I made it. This way you can try it yourself at home. It doesn't really take much effort to throw some shit in a pan and fry it up...all you need are some taste buds and a little instinct. So throw away your ramen, craft mac n cheese, cambell's and chef boyardee... Yes I do get lazy sumtimes, but fresh food is always better for you.....So here we go!

The first recipe I would like to bring to you guys is my Shrimp and Spinach Salad. Shrimp is probably my most favorite food in the world! Now I might've gotten my inspiration from Applebee's, but mine is homemade, and I added my own personal spin... and my dressing is like WAY better :-X





What you'll need:
Fresh or packaged Baby Spinach (organic is optional)
Fresh or packaged Shrimp ( i used packaged and freeze it, cuz it lasts longer)
Fresh Parsley (it is essential that this is fresh, because that is where a lot of the flavor comes from!)
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
White Cooking Wine
One small clove of Garlic
Sea Salt
Black Pepper
Lemon (Optional)

Prepping:
1. First take your shrimp ( a handful is enough for one serving), and peel the skins off if they are still on. If it's frozen, just run it under warm water.... not hot, cuz you don't want it to cook in your hand...that's kinda creepy... After they are thawed and you take the shells off, set them aside in a bowl or something. Dispose of the shells, or put them under your annoying room mate's pillow, it's completely up to you....

2. Take your fresh parsley (one sprig is enough for one serving) , and wash it if it is not already. Then grab a cutting board and a sharp knife (watch your phalanges and make sure your cheating boyfriend isn't around) and chop your parsley almost fine.

3. Get your one clove of garlic out and peel the skins off. Then chop your garlic fine as well.

4. If you are using a lemon, get that out now! Roll it on your cutting board to get the juices going (that's what she said) ...sorry I had to....
Then just cut the lemon in half, set that aside for now...

5. Take out your uncooked baby spinach(a handful or two, is enough for one serving),. You can also used baby spinach mixed with other leafy greens like mediterranean style lettuce. Wash that if you need to. Set it on a small plate, do not add dressing! You will be using the juices from the frying pan as your salad dressing.

Ok now comes the fun ! :-)

Wolfgang Puck that shit:
1. Grab a small frying pan, and set the heat to low. Coat the bottom of your pan with your extra virgin olive oil and let that heat up a bit. Once that looks like it's a -sizzlin', throw in your chopped gah-lic. Once that starts smellin amazing, you know it's time to add your main ingredients before the garlic starts to brown ( you DONT want your garlic to brown, that means it's burnt.)

2. Throw in your shrimp, and add a splash of your white cooking wine (one capful should do). Also add a pinch of seasalt, and black pepper at this point. You can also add your chopped parsley now.

3. By the time you have added the wine, salt, pepper, and parsley, the first side of the shrimp should start turning pink so you want to stir that up a bit now. Cover the pan with a lid, make sure the heat is medium to low, and let that steam a bit.

4. Get your plate of fresh raw baby spinach salad at this point! By the time you get your plate and get back to the stove, your shrimp should be done. Shrimp cooks fast... Make sure no shrimp appears clear or blue still. If all appears pink and cooked, it is time to serve!!

5. Take the small sauce pan, and just dump that good shrimp goodness onto your salad! Make sure all the juices from the pan don't go to waste, this is your dressing!
Give that a light tossing.

Optional
6. Take your lemon half, and just give it a little squirt over your salad for some tang. Also add additional black pepper for more of a zest. And there you have it ! My homemade , last minute, thrown together lovely spinach salad!

I did eat the whole thing...minus the one shrimp that didn't make it from the pan to the plate and fell on the floor. Fredo was a happy pup :-p

ENJOY!!!!!

-Justina xoxo

Bohemian Originals

I just wanted to share with you, the work that I have done on my closet/studio. I use this room to paint, draw, do crafts, sew, write music, apply makeup and do my hair...it is my all purpose room, and I love it ...so I figured I'd design it to my tastes so I have something enjoyable to look at, since I do spend most of my time in this little room....


This is the back wall

Here it is a bit closer up so you can see the detail:

Here is my vanity...it is kinda messy right now :-\....but you can see how I collaged around the mirror. I used the work of Bohemiart, Jill is a good online artist friend of mine on Deviant Art. I love her work very much ! :-D

Thank you to my friend Ross who helped me grid out the diamonds. I painted the whole design in Acrylic paints, and the red in the background is Wall House paint...

Almond Eyes, Lotus Feet

Indian Traditions in Beauty and Health





I was reading an issue of Eye Candy magazine today and I came across this little article that caught my attention. It was about a book which shares homemade recipes and remedies of the Indian culture for beauty and health. I was reading some of the remedies they were giving as examples and I found it rather interesting. As a matter of fact I went to Amazon.com right away to look it up and find out more info about it. Here is the description straight from Amazon.com:

"Almond Eyes, Lotus Feet is a luscious full–color volume that shares the home recipes and remedies of Indian health and beauty–through the voice of an Indian princess sharing secrets with her granddaughter.

A national bestseller in India, this extraordinary book draws on the lives of real figures in royal Indian history, and the ways in which the women of the Indian court found friendship, faith, and love through their beauty traditions. Similar to Like Water for Chocolate, this is both a historical tale and a rich cultural tapestry, filled with ancient remedies, recipes, and tonics used to soften skin, silken hair, and enrich the body like no store–bought product can. Additionally, the book includes health care remedies for women in all stages of life–from puberty to pregnancy to menopause.

In the pages of Almond Eyes, Lotus Feet, readers will discover how to:


•Use almond and saffron to exfoliate the face and body


•Clear troubled skin with papaya and mint


•Create the perfect hair tonic using lemons and coconut oil


•Find fragrances that act as natural aphrodisiacs


•Ease pregnancy through a sandalwood sherbet

Using art and photos from throughout the history of India, this book offers an incredible glimpse into the secrets of timeless beauty. Packed with masks, scrubs, and potions that can be made at home, it is at once a beauty book and a soulful, ancient story of Indian life."


So go pick up a copy!