If you have been in Jakarta for over a few months I’m sure you have heard at least once of the acclaimed Bead Lady. Ibu Yekti is not only an artist but also a compassionate heart who has made of her hobby a source of decent work for many craftsmen throughout Java. Ibu Yekti sources … Continue reading
I had heard about Pasar Majestik a few times. Many people I know visit it often to buy fabric whenever they want to make a new table runner or buy silk for a ball gown. I had been meaning to go for a long time and when a few friends organized an outing I signed … Continue reading
We love throwing parties. We are always looking for excuses to have our friends come over and have a good time. We’ve found, however, that things that seemed much more simple at home can become a bit complicated overseas. We don’t have a party supply store, a Target or a dollar store available so we … Continue reading
Growing up in Mexico it wasn’t unusual to see a piñata at any party. In fact, it was rather unusual not to see one, even at office parties or when kids were not the main guests to a party. When we were dating, I gave my husband a small piñata for his birthday. I just … Continue reading
On a day like any other where Evan is desperately looking for something new to play with or destroy he found some old containers of play dough. Alas, the play dough was completely dry so I had to resort to my good old friend Google and look for recipes to make homemade play dough. The … Continue reading
Happy Valentine’s Day, and Happy Victory over Chocolate Day! At least for Evan it was! We made small treat bags for his friends and teachers at school and Evan was able to resist temptation eat only one of the chocolates in the little bags! I’m so proud of him!
I love to decorate for the holidays,. My husband would say I love to over-decorate, but still supports me and doesn’t mind me taking over the house with holiday accents. Being overseas, it’s not always easy to find the right decorations so we have to resort to what’s available in our storage boxes. I happened … Continue reading
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