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The Desire Map
A New Year The last week of December is a big one for me. Juggling between year-end inventory and holiday festivities, my own birthday included,
OFFERINGS/OFRENDAS
Dedication: The post “Offerings/Ofrendas” is dedicated to my daughter Melodia Mendoza-Medley in remembrance of her father Raul Alfredo Mendoza who passed away before father and
Shabby Chic Self-Styled Bamboo Shoot
My passion is my play. A recent Hot Springs getaway turned into several different looks for a self-styled, shabby-chic, #selfie shoot. Here’s collection number two,
Melo’s Muses No. 3: Cassandra Davis
Please enjoy this thoughtful interview with my friend, former dancing partner, and current CEO of Essential Wipes, Cassandra Davis. First 10 customers to use code
Shabby-Chic Denim Selfie Shoot
Had a lot of fun on a recent getaway to my favorite lil‘ Hot Springs. Wound up playing with my new tri-pod & timer to
Photoshoot with Sequoia Emmanuelle & Shrine
Opening Sequoia’s emails with photos from our recent shoot at Shrines temple-home is better than opening birthday presents. A photo is worth a thousand words;
Zero Degrees Latitude
detox-RETOX
recipes from the blog
GREEN CREAM DREAM SMOOTHIE
Inspired by my favorite Cafe Gratitude smoothy called “I Am Alert,” I decided to try my hand at replicating this creamy drink at home. Ingredients:
Keto Kookies
I grew up a product of the 80’s, an era when calorie-free and fat-free foods became confused as healthy. I have become savvy to the
PALEO “PARTY” PORRIDGE
As the mornings start to get a bit more chilly, I find myself craving a warm cozy breakfast as opposed to my usual blended protein
Sweet Potato Pie
Healthy Dessert I’m not gonna lie… I LOVE PIE. BUT… Life is too short to feel guilt from what one eats, so I love to
Raw Nog
Raw Nog easy as 1-2-3 Try this delicious, raw, and healthy version of our featured holiday Egg Nog “inspired’ drink. Ingredients 3 cups Raw Almonds,
SENSUOUS HOMEMADE CHAI
Ariel’s Magical Chai I have always been enchanted by the rich aroma and exotic flavors in homemade chai. I find that a truly good recipe
MACA-CHOCA-MATE-LATTE
MY INFAMOUS HOT & SPICY APHRODISIAC ELIXIR Easy, yummy, and strong~ just the way I like ‘em! 😉 Brew YERBA MATE tea, 2 cups Heat
SPARKLING TURMERIC TONIC
During the midday heat of a week-long dance festival, my dear friend Jo offered me a sip of her day-glow orange elixir. Not only was
DESSERT FOR BREAKFAST? ABSOLUTELY!
Chia Seed Breakfast Starring: Cha-cha-cha-Chia! Not to date myself, but I recall my introduction to Chia seeds actually came from the catchy Chia Pet jingle