Feb 14, 2008

the color of love

Valentine's Day feast

Valentine's Day feast - she's my watermelon expert

What better way to celebrate Valentine's Day than with a feast of wholesome red and pink foods? Watermelon, strawberries, hibiscus tea, and perhaps a mango or two, if they are handy.

Valentines Day is just a subtle whisper on the north wind down here in Mexico. With no Hallmark, no florists, and no candy hearts, Valentines Day is a chill deal. I must say, I don't envy all of you who were "required" to make 20+ valentines for classroom events. Although, I sure wouldn't mind some of these cupcakes - please and thank you! I can even eat them in style on my plate.

May you celebrate love and friendship wherever you are.

15 comments:

Nicki said...

Beautiful pictures as always Meg.

Valentines is fairly low key round here too - i was amazed to discover how big it is in the US!

Got my patterns - many thanks. Now to the fabric choosing.....

Amy A. said...

Oh, those eyes. You must melt everyday while at work.

And I love the apron over the smock. That is some serious important work.

Anonymous said...

How beautiful is she? It's easy to forget the point of valentine's day when you're surrounded by stores full of stuffed bunnies and enormous cards - but you've managed to keep the essence of it pure.

Anonymous said...

Yummy pictures ! Beautiful colors, one can almost taste that melon. And that cook is just too cute also!

Tracy said...

Love the banana apron!

I am surprised Valentine's Day is so chilled in Mexico. I taught for nine years in a school where the majority of the students were Mexican American. Valentine's Day was a huge holiday and I often had two boxes full of gifts to bring home:)

Kimmie said...

Such beautiful picture composition...the colors are amazing.

Kimmie
mama to 6
one homemade and 5 adopted

nathalie bearden said...

what a beautiful little girl. great photos! i love the colors. it reminds me of my homeland :)

meg, i just received my emmeline apron pattern and i can't wait to make it. i thought the instructions were so good that i ordered the messenger pattern as well. thank you for designing such beautiful things!

Anonymous said...

Gosh, that little face is so sweet!

Berlinswhimsy said...

Wow, what beautiful photos! The earnest face just fills me with joy.

christina said...

Your blog is beautiful. I hope you don't mind that I stumbled on to it and visited for a while:+)
Be blessed

Cheilita said...

oh i just love her. she is so beautiful. you captured the face just right. props.

Anonymous said...

i think where you live must be the loveliest place on earth.

Unknown said...

Hello
I have just found your website, while looking for some Montessori information to start homeschooling my kids. I have to say that I am in awe of every single post in here. You are very talented in everything. Congrats for everything you do.You are SO inspiring! I feel so good looking at your blog, it just feels like peace in here.

I will surely go over your blog to help me out create material for my children, I am so happy to have found such an inspirational place.

Thank you!

Emily Cole said...

You get the best photos of your kids! I love them! Great idea for a Valentines day work! I wish we had watermellon around here this time of year. I can just taste the crunchy goodness! Thanks so much for sharing! Em

Christine said...

You take amazing pictures.