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Sunday, February 9, 2014

A Spanish Colonial Wedding

Last weekend, the first of the nine girls I used to hang out with in college got married. It was a wonderful reunion, full of laughter, memories and dancing.

The wedding was elegant and classic, just like the bride. The decor was mainly white but the room was illuminated with purple and pink lights. It helped accentuate the breathtaking architecture of the Antiguo Casino de Puerto Rico, where the reception took place.

A few pics are below for your viewing pleasure. I didn't have a real camera so the iphone pics will have to suffice. I am in the market for a small, powerful but fairly affordable camera, so if you have any suggestions please send my way.

My Bond.

The couple's table.

I loved the glass plates with gold trim.

The intricate walls.

La Vie en Rose. Que vivan los novios!

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Quick Bite: Sally Torres Vega

How absolutely adorable are these garments. They look so comfortable. Modern yet timeless (is that an oxymoron?)

I love discovering new designers, especially from my gorgeous Puerto Rico. You can check out her website here.

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

JFK>>San Juan

Last weekend I took a quick trip to Puerto Rico to celebrate Father's Day with my dad. Seemed like PR was happy to see me because the weather was beautiful. The beach days were sunny and the waves were calm. I'm kind of sad to be back (shocker) but can't complain that I get to go there to visit family. It's like mandatory vacation every 6 months.

VIDA.

At Oceano, getting a Pina Colada.

Sangria at noon. It's happy hour somewhere.

Fresh squeezed OJ, thanks to this miracle juicer. It must be like 15 years old,and works perfectly.

pretty.

Peach and berry cobbler from Cooking Light. By far the BEST cobbler recipe. I go back to it time and time again.

Unintentional mix-match.

El Livin, tucked away in the heart of Parque Luis Munoz Rivera- Highly recommend.

View from El Livin.

Mango trees in bloom.

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Siempre Te Me Vas, Puerto Rico...

Pero pronto volvere.

Spending time with the family becomes more of a privilege each year for me. Life gets more hectic, "issues" get bigger and as a result less attention is given to the loved ones that made me who I am today. Going back home made me realize that time is moving really fast, parents are getting older, slower, and my grandmothers are too. One of my new year's resolution is to visit more often. As you can tell from the pictures, it won't be that hard.

This was my grandfather's garage at his farm. Since his death, it has been abandoned since my grandmother couldn't tend the land and keep up. This is what is left. The hammocks are gone, where I used to swing for hours. But the memory is still there and I guess that is what counts in life.

Saturday, March 12, 2011

Puerto Rico, My Heart's Devotion

Camille Rowe by Theo Wenner for Jalouse March 2011

via Fashion Rouge

When I saw this spread I knew I had to post it. My name is Camille and I am from Puerto Rico. Seeing these pictures made me feel nostalgic...and proud.

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Sometimes You Just Have To Get Away...

Rincon,PR for Labor Day Weekend.

Ending the summer the right way: escaping the concrete jungle for a real one...next to the beach of course.

palm trees and surfers

Silly Bandz. They are everywhere.

my backyard for three days :)

Sunday, January 3, 2010

Naci en Latitud Perfecta...

So I'm back in New York City with a bittersweet feeling. I love this city but I can't help but feel sad of leaving my family and friends back home in PR. I was lucky I was there for almost two weeks.

The weather was perfect. It was hot, sunny and breezy. Basically the polar opposite of NYC. I got back today at 9AM (mind you, my flight was supposed to leave at 3AM) and was soon graced with a lovely wind chill factor of -1. Toasty!

Below is a medley of pictures from my trip. Enjoy...