Hibernating mode a little...

Hopefully not for too long!! 

But ive been exhausted lately :/

For sure my mind did not rest!!

I have been dreaming of watercolors, which is the only media that I havent explore yet =P I think it will be fun!!

I just planned my trip to Peru in less than 2 months!! I will go with my mon this time and travel to the north to visit her side of the family!!! Can't wait!!! Maybe we will bond a little, it feels like we aren't as close as we use to be :/ weird!

Then I think I might go to Cusco and visit Hayleyyyy!! My gringa!!! :D I am really hoping someone wants to join if not ill go solo =P.

So before my hibernation of February.... I got some Inka Bohemuan necklaces done and ready for sale!!

This time I used my Sony Cibershot camera, instead of my iPod. The pictures came soooo much better that I dare myself to be lazy and use my blurry iPod lense :O.

In this pictures I did not use filters :).

The true colors of the Inka Bohemian just make me sight!! Soooo beautiful!!!

Have a great Sunday!!

Joey and I have some catching up to do on "Game of thrones" season 3!!!! =D =O

We finally got the netflix DVDs!! Yayyyy!!!

Alicia {Spicyheart}

Be Free Follow Your Journey

"For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others."

-Nelson Mandela

"Free the birds" asymmetrical earrings that come with a little store.

If you will like to purchase a pair of earrings like this, stop by my etsy shop.

When I designed this pair I had in mind freedom and the journey of my friend.

I met Ruben around 2002. He is a very interesting character and full of life. Super friendly and involved with the nature.

My friend Ruben loved to practice the art of Cetrería, in english is called Falconry or Hawking. This means raising birds of prey to hunt in their "natural environment". Basically he kept them tied by a rope so they wont escape and teach the to catch their own prey. Later they will be without a rope and listen to commands.

On my recent trip to Peru, I visited Chiclayo my city of birth! Ruben and I got to hang out and catch up with our far apart crazy lifes!! We haven't seen each other in years. But kept in touch online which is not the same.... Sometimes online conversations can be so vague.

So, he told me about this new journey of his. He realized he love the birds so much that it was so unfair to keep them in his house as pets. He realized the were   wild animals and they should be FREE!!  [like him I believe ;)]. And HE did free the birds!!

At the end of my visit to Chiclayo, he came to the terminal. I was taking a bus back to Lima. He brought a box with him and gave it to me saying "this is the last part of my release, in this box I have all the feather I collected naturally from the birds, I want you to have them and make something nice because you can". 

I was the happiest girl in the world!! Feather that ment something! That's the best souvenir from my trip!!

Aaaand that why creating this pair reminds me of this event. I am very grateful for Ruben and the path his life is taking. I am also grateful for our friendship :) he really rocks!! I consider him oneof my best friends. It doesn't matter that we live in different hemispheres. When we get together is like I saw him the day before. Friendship like that is eternally cherish!

Phew! This turn out to be a big post! 

Here is a pic of Ruben back in the day.

The lesson for me is that you pick your path in this world. Believe and follow what you truly feel. You got one chance to make your life worth something for yourself!

Enjoy life!

Alicia {Spicyheart}

Almost Etsy

Yes!! 

My etsy shop is almost up and running, slowly I will add new items. I am really excited about new an cool ways to display my jewelry, something that express who I am!! So my pics are getting a cool Spicyheart vibe!!

So far, there is two items: The Fairy Swirl earrings and The Inka Bohemian necklace!!!

Woohoo!!! 

I'm on a focus mode! Letting my dreams and projects follow their course!

The most important!! The link:

www.spicyheart.etsy.com

Stop by ;)

Great vibes!!

Alicia {SpicyHeart}

Inka Bohemian

Finally is here!! This is my new collection of jewelry!!

After having a huge inspiration on the Native American art that lots of artist create HERE in Usa.... I got it!!

I am Peruvian! I have a huge ancient civilization that is a great inspiration to follow. Why not try to discover that side of me??

So, THE INKAS.

I am taking this new idea and I will go crazy creative with their mistical world!

I really hope you enjoy it and, if you can, purchase a piece :) while learning a bit about this culture.

The necklaces are made with selected textiles handwoven in Peru by the native mountain people of Cuzco, and set in a brass bezel.

    

This is a chakana necklace.

The chakana is the Sacred Andes Cross and has a lot of meanings in the inka mythology.

Some studies describes it as a calendar where each step represents each month. The cross shape is also related to the cardinal directions and the seasons.

Although these are some of the most common meanings attributed to the symbol, there are some who consider it to be far more mystical in origin. 

The native people of Peru believe that the symbol has mathematical and geometrical importance and carries the Incan understanding of the secret of life.

This is my first piece and I only saw the outside shape. Later you will find a circle in the center and I will tell you more about it ;).

Here is my jewelry display in Mountain Style (Breckenridge, CO)

Looking for bigger things...

My word of the year is "Growing"
This tells part of why I picked this word:

Once someone told me when I was taking some art classes:

"Don't only focus on drawing on tiny canvases, Don't be afraid of big, try it.... You will be surprise of what you acomplish"

I think all my life I've been afraid of big things! And my art was limited because of that too....

Growing up was not easy.....
So much happened in my life...
Now that I'm a big girl I understand why? Life is all about that! Pushing for the big things!!

Did you ask yourself growing up... Why me!??
I was always told "This only happened to you because you are tough enough to push hard and overcome the situation"...... Well it was not easy!

I am who I am because of all the pushing! myself, my family, my dreams! they are all finally coming together!!!

At the beginning I admit i lost it. My path was unknown, forgotten.... I lost myself and I didn't know who i was anymore. My dreams were shuttered by myself, even that I blamed others.... I didn't listen to anybody. I was a "rebel" even with my old buried dreams. I didn't caaaare..... Life went on without path... Just work to survive, to keep you alive but not to "grow"..... That I called a dark time with myself. Until someone came and slowly brought me back! And the spark gave me a real reason to leave that stupid routine... I married that guy :)

The storm is over!
This girl is strong and ready to take over this world. I am now pushing myself.
Life teaches you so much!!
It makes you strong!!
It gives you the tools to go Big!!

So.... After all this :) here I am going big and trying something I thought I wouldn't even try....
SpicyHeart is making new BIG things!! Expanding and Growing with a collection of necklaces. I love making earrings and will keep making them but I am following what my teacher said and I will "try the big canvas". Lets see together what I will accomplish....

Like my Facebook page: www.facebook.com/myspicyheart

Also my Etsy Shop!
www.etsy.com/spicyheart

Here some pics ;)
Let me know what do you think ;)

slOwCTOBER

I recently download the blogger app!!! im so excited! is definitely help me to post more often ^^.
This month, after the vacations to Florida... I've been working few ours a week... So! I got time for some art :)...
Tomorrow is my day off... Yes!! Saturday!!! Isn't that weird??? And is not my bday yet... Lol.
So far I got this new earrings....
Andddd I am working in my "Romantique" collection for the winter :) I will give you a sneak pick next time ;).
Have a great wknd!!,

Alicia