Hello!

This idea of filling the entrance hall with printed doormats is awesome! So original and simple; a unique and funny effect.  I used to do it with pieces of different doormats, but I love this way!

I also liked the light wall paper, the little umbrellas on the wall, and the Dalmatian…

Wow, who put that dog there? I love it! Very charming!!!

Chris

Good night!

Wow, I was going to talk about special bedside tables, made for charming beds…but after seeing this bubble curtain…….I could switch it for my shower stall! Love it!!!

I hope you understand an architect who wants to change a shower stall made of tempered glass with cute little wheels for this super cute curtain!?! Girls, I swear!! I’m a good architect, ok? But what can I do? I love all these cute and funny stuff…LOL…and this curtain looks like me! Let me explain it: in this picture, I just enjoyed the curtain, ok?

I hope my hubby doesn’t see this post…..LOL

But I know you understand me!

Love you!

Chris

Repeat after me:

“We can wear jeans inside out! It’s nice! We can wear jeans inside out! It’s nice…..” LOL

Yes, that’s it! Sá works with us at Chria and goes to Fashion College (of course…); and she loves wearing her jeans inside out…

Awesome!!! Thanks Sá, I’m not the only crazy person in this office (joking LOL). Seriously girls, I agree with Sá: the color of the jeans inside out is gorgeous…and the charming sewing and details make the outfit interesting, funny and personalized (a lot!!)

But you must have style and confidence to wear it – and it looked gorgeous on her!

Sá, I’m loving your work! And I think I’m learning a lot from you…

Crazy kisses for you!

Chris

Hello people!

It’s cold, rainy…so humid (a characteristic from Blumenau). I’ve been out in the morning (an architecture project) in a city near here – so much concrete, even colder…and I came back thinking about colors, many colors to warm up my mind…

I found this party on the internet (sorry, I can’t remember the link), it was made in a house and I think it’s awesome!

I believe being very special having parties at home, in a cozy way, with special details (I remember the parties my mom used to do!) – people feel valorized, it’s much more personal and unique…I like it!

The coolest think is to decorate using things you already have at home – such as portraits, books, mobiles, candles inside different glasses…so many things we can use to create a charming place…

Do you know how to make this silk paper balls (so you don’t need balloons)? Do you want to learn? I can teach you here!

I’m seriously thinking of making my fairies party at home! Imagine it with such a nice decoration!!!

See you!

Chris

Hello friends!

…who could say that Skinny John would like Yoga so much … LOL … after I saw the skinny and flexible toy art in Fabi Caffé’s desk (my personal assistant and Chria’s Creation Manager), I couldn’t resist…I just took it and made some yoga ásanas (postures) I love…

To practice Yoga is sooo good! Let’s practice a little bit with Skinny John?!?

1. Come into a seated position with the buttocks on the floor, then cross the legs – like an Indian! If you can put your feet over your knees…magnifique!

Now, relax and try not to think about anything – feel your body and keep a straight posture (imagine something pulling your head up).

Breathe deeply and stand up. Feel your lungs expanding. Take several breaths and also try to empty your lungs. Important: do it breathing through your nose! Repeat it many times. The pránáyámas (breathing exercises) can help you in many different ways – for me they were helpful to control my anxiety…and they are also recommended for depression (emotional sadness).

2. Now, try to get up without using your hands, and then stretch! Stay on the tips of your toes – raise your hands and try to reach the sky.

P.S.: during the ásanas keep a rhythmic breathing, always through your nose, calmly and complete!

3. Test your balance! Inhale and keep one of your legs tight, bend the other leg and try to reach your knee with your foot. Stay in this position and try to keep your balance. Do it with the other leg.

Now, with feet on the floor, exhale forward hinging at the hips. Try to keep your legs straight and bring the palms flat to the floor and the head pressed against the knees. Relax in this pose. Then, inhale moving your body back to the first pose – like unrolling your spine. When in the first pose, close your eyes and breathe – focus.

4. Sit down and stretch. Make a massage in your legs with your hands – think about good energy (blue color). Then exhale and hinging at the hips, slowly lower the torso towards the legs.  Reach the hands to the feet – like Skinny John, and relax. Try to stretch a little more…

5. Still on the floor, let’s prepare for a twist. Keep your spine straight. Then extend the right leg straight out in front of you, cross the left leg over the right, placing the left foot flat on the floor close to the right knee. Now, begin twisting your spine to the opposite side, stretching and pressing one arm over the bended leg. Reach the other arm around your back placing the palm on the floor fingers facing back. Press the arm into the back to keep the back straight.

6. The Headstands are recommended only to advanced students…

7. Now, to finish our class, lie down on the floor and find the most comfortable position. Relax! Let your body GO – imagine yourself falling apart on the floor. Close your eyes; see yourself floating in a clean, calm river … feel your body moving with the water. Think only in good things happening…relax and take a deep breath. Stay like this for a while, feel your heart, think that all your cells are healthy and strong – and that you can be a better person every day.

Start “coming back” slowly…move your feet, hands; bend your legs and stretch! Take a deep breath and let the air go out through your mouth – Aaaaaaa…feel the results…

Sit in the initial pose (Indian) with your legs crossed in front of you.

Make a mudrá – put your left hand over the right one (like a shell) – and uphold them in your lap. Close your eyes and keep your back straight, with your head up. Meditate. To meditate is to practice your mind to stop and think about nothing. Try to stop your thoughts! To help you, think about a candle flame; and focus on that. Feel how good it is to take care of you!

To stop a little bit in the middle of our crazy days feels so good; and it’s crucial to everybody…I hope you enjoy this post! I made it thinking of you!

I wish you all a great week!

xxx Chris

This post is dedicated to my SwáSthya Yôga teacher – Cristiane.

I also thank Fabi Caffé for lending me Skinny John…thanks girls!

Hi gals!

I couldn’t miss these – necklaces, rings, earrings and other jewelry that Egyptian girls used to wear in 1254 BC (19^th Dynasty). Gorgeous!!! I’m fascinated with this design – and the combination of colors and materials: gold, turquoise, cornelian, lapis lazuli…..everything is so expressive, so charming!

They used ceramic on this jewelry, and then a graphic drawing in cobalt blue – it inspired me on the clothing I’m creating for our next winter. As a matter of fact, I’m always looking for inspiring this around me, and I’m always involved with museums – I could stay for hours looking at a painting, thinking about all possibilities…

xxx

Chris

Girls,

Being a little crazy, creative and always thinking about different possibilities takes me to incredible places! I always encounter with things that may have a different utility, or that have a different idea, whatever. I love changing my mind, invent and have a lot of fun with that.

So, yesterday I got home, very romantic and willing to create a light dinner (with organic food), and a lovely dinner to my hubby (in the other hand….LOL) – I created a sandwich shaped as a cupcake! It looks so cute, practical and original; I decided to show you and also use this idea at Chria, and in dinners, parties with friends.  You can create a lot of fillings, and you may decorate (cucumbers, carrots, little tomatoes…) having a lot of fun just like when you make a cupcake – you just have to use your creativity and paper cupcake wrappers. Easy and gorgeous!!!

xxx and I hope you liked Mr. Cupwich.

Chris

Hello!

Yesterday we went to a restaurant (called Tatuira) in a beach called Canto Grande (Santa Catarina – Brazil) – a lovely place, simple and original…I loved it, and I share this with you. The sea at this beach looks like a swimming pool – it’s very very calm – and the view is gorgeous…

When you get there you choose a table and you spend the whole day there (if you want). A tip: don’t miss the sunset: it’s gorgeous!!!!!

The architecture details are wonderful – every corner has its own history. And the restaurant is placed into an old boat garage….can you imagine a spot more lovely than this?? I love it!!!!

xo xo xo

Chris

After so many requests, I show some pictures with me! LOL ….. I thought I could get away from this situation …. LOL

We were invited to spend New Year’s Eve at Bombinhas Beach (close to Mariscal) and we had a lot of fun! The view was perfect, the fireworks, Miriam, Giscar, Graci, Nite and Dudu’s affection- they were our hosts.

Well, and here at Mariscal….everything keeps perfect…..peacefull….

xxxxx

Chris

Pic 1: Valentina, me and Luiza

Pic 2: hubby, me and girls

Pic 3: girls, me (after a few Champaign glasses) and Graci

Pic 4:  New Year’s Eve at Bombinhas

Pic 5: Dudu (Graci’s brother), Miriam, Nite (Graci’s mother), Giscar (Graci’s love), Graci (friend and partner) , and we.  Happiness!

Hello friends!

I’m sitting at the apartment balcony thinking about a nice post for you….it’s so windy today, there’s nobody at the beach, the sea is so furious….but the view is still gorgeous.

This wind reminds me of a flower I love – and a great surprise came up – the meaning of the Japanese Cherry Tree flower. I think it has everything to do with wind, and I wish it brings you all nice and true words to enjoy New Years Eve!

Well, Sakura (the flower) means spiritual beauty, and it’s a symbol to love, it also means transience of life (it lives briefly). Its blossom is one of the most beautiful demonstrations of beauty, but the flower fades quickly and the wind spreads it away.

To think: “The Cherry blossom reminds us that life is brief, and we must enjoy and live the present moment and all awakening moments”.

I wish you all a lot of Sakuras in 2010, and tons of happiness and gratitude – everyday!

Happy New Year!

Lovingly – Chris