Fall sale!

Well, hello there!

I'm so excited to announce that Lucella Studio is having it's first sale. Yeap, just in time for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. It will be going on all week so there's plenty of time to stop by for some adorable accessories.

Also, this saturday is Small Business Saturday, a great opportunity to support not only Lucella but all other small shops as well.

Use code "FALL2012" for 20% off all items.

Happy shopping!

Staying in on rainy days

Walking down Houston on a rainy day in New York City, 2006.

It rained for most part of the day today. Though I don't like getting wet while getting to work or to pick up my girls, I do love rainy days; especially when I get to stay home and watch from my window. My current apartment doesn't allow me to enjoy the view, I mean, looking out my window all I see is someone else's living room or kitchen. Not fun. I remember living in Great Neck or Briarwood and just enjoying the sound of water falling, watching it slip down the glass, form small puddles on my fire escape or lawn. I know this living arrangement is only temporary so, for now, I can only reminisce.

There's also something terribly sad and romantic about the rain; and, though it may seem cold and inconvenient, it's conducive to building warm memories with loved ones and if alone, to creative afternoons. I've been most creative when alone and it's raining. There is no better time to reflect, organize or catch up with things. Right now, I may be too busy for any of this but, there will always be rainy days and it's just a matter of time for us to reconnect.

Paris vs New York

I just discovered this lovely blog, Paris vs New York. The graphics are colorful and nearly all the images bring a smile to my face. I've only been to Paris once but been in love with her all my life... As for New York, it's my home and has my heart.

Can wait to purchase a couple of prints from this blog, or maybe the book!

In search of a way

For the past few weeks, I've wanted to update the shop with a ton of new ideas I have in my mind and it's been almost impossible. Every day I plan to make time for creating these new items but I end up falling asleep while putting the girls to bed. I wake up at one or two AM and I have yet to wash the bottles, shower, pick up the kids' mess and organize their bags for the next day. It is then too late to do anything. The idea that I can’t commit to my plans or do anything besides being a mom is taking the best of me lately and it’s making me go down a path I really can’t afford to take. I can't afford to be miserable all  the time or resent myself for all I'm incapable of doing. I have two girls that depend on me and my well being. Somehow I have to find the way to be content with myself and who I am so that I don't ruin what could be a life of wonderful memories with my girls. I need to find a way...