ME GIRAFFE

Think, think, think... sustainable!

2011-03-22T09:00:00.000-07:00

We all know the importance of reducing our CO2 emissions... that's why, with a group of students from Design and Architecture in the Catholic University of Chile we have started the process to innovate with new products and services to apply as sustainable project in the university.

Most of the process of making good design, is to analyze good opportunities in the interaction between users and the project. But also it helps to hear people with good ideas and learn from others that are doing things! So if you have some amazing ideas you just don't know who to tell or you have seen things in your country... maybe in other blogs! and you think they were pretty nice and intelligent solutions, tell me!

Maybe your wonderful idea will be part of this revolution of changes to help our planet and our selves.

Peace & Love ;)

Xam.

Cuando todo parece ser diferente * When all seems to be different

2011-03-02T16:15:00.000-08:00

Hace unas semanas atrás pensaba que hoy estaría en otro lugar, bajo otras circunstancias... pero la vida da vueltas y de alguna manera me devolvió a mi tierra natal mucho antes de lo esperado.

Ahora, de vuelta en Santiago, estoy llena de proyectos nuevos, nuevas metas y experiencias que no esperé toparme tan pronto en mi vida. Es impresionante como a veces la vida nos depara cosas inimaginables así no más, con la misma naturalidad con que las plantas crecen y los ríos fluyen.

Estoy feliz de dejarme llevar por este impulso y espero que esto pueda seguir de la mano a este blog que creé con tanto amor... creo que tendré que armarme de nuevo una rutina con ustedes chicos, porque no los puedo dejar desinformados por tanto tiempo!!! hahaha

muchos besos y que tengan un Marzo lleno de buenas sorpresas.

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A few weeks ago I thought I would be some where else, under other circumstances... but life is always changing and some way it sended me back to my mother nation sooner than I expected.

Now, back in Santiago, I'm full of new projects, new objectives and experiences that I'd never thougth I would reach so early in my life. It's quite impressive how life plans unbelievable things just like that... with the same mood that plants have to grow and rivers to flow.

I'm very happy of letting my self go with the impulse and I hope it will keep on moving hand by hand with this blog that I created with so much love... I think I'll have to re-do an agenda with you guys, because I can't leave you all so abandoned for so long!! hahaha

big kisses and have a plenty-of-nice-surprises-MARCH.

Cooking tips!

2011-02-22T06:28:00.000-08:00

Last weekend I was with my family and we made a huge mistake!

We wanted to make a nice natural shrimps sauce and in stead of boiling the entire shrimps to use their flavor, we added just a part. If you make such a mistake, here you have a good tip to bring the flavor on!

I really don't know the science behind this, but we just added some pieces of onion and cooked (low fire) 5 minutes, the result was shrimps sauce!!! I really have to say... the onion for some reason helped to bring back to life all that mess we where doing and it tasted great!!!

So once again as we all know, there's always a way to save your dinner.

I will try to repeat it on purpose to see if I have the same result...

any experts to give me a real reason why does it works?

Home Made Cupcakes

2011-02-17T06:27:00.000-08:00

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Ok… it’s true, my first time with cupcakes it’s not a wrap… but it tastes really good!!

I had fun with my friends adding new things to the recipee… marshmallows, chocolate chips, cookies and more.

Actually I have to say, the entire process was really tasty.

Calories?? Who cares! Some times is just about having fun!!

Now back to gym and problem solved!

Actually I’m thinking about starting ballet… what do you think???

Kisses sweet people!

And sorry to be so out of reach this few days!!

Love blog J

The blogger I've chosen to be

2011-02-02T07:07:00.000-08:00

Now that I've had time to think about me, the blog, you guys (the whole blogging thing)... I would like to talk about this idea I want to come true:

I would love to make this blog 100% made by "Giraffe" in matters of design, images and stories... I just want the process to be natural and I'm telling you because I believe it's like pushing myself to the next step.

After all, I made this blog because I really wanted to share things I love about life and now that I've started, I figured out that there's so many stories that have to be tell, that really worth it and they are just across the street.

Looking closer I'm sure that we'll always find something as special and as unique as a cover of Vogue or the looks we found in a magazine. It's just we need to discover those things and I believe that with this blog I will push my self to look after it... Because we all deserve to know about the beautiful thing of the world, no matter how far we are.

I'd like to let you all know about what surrounds me because you never know... some day you will show me something I didn't expected and not even dreamed about!

Isn't it beautiful? Shearing experiences so we all are able to enjoy the same things, places or who knows what?... dishes? hahaha I'm enjoying this process so much!

Hope I'll find stories that make you smile... And also hope you will come to Chile and see the beautiful natural wonders that this country have for all of us. Also now that I'm starting my next journey, I'll look after more things to show and more experiences to share.

I love to be a blogger!!

CHANGES ARE ALWAYS FOR BETTER

2011-02-02T06:36:00.000-08:00

Hey! I'm back!

Finally my mac will survive! So happy to say hello once again!

Seems it's been years since the last time I posted and as you
can see I've changed some things here... and there will be more! :D

Do you like it?

Tell me what you think!

Definitely I would really appreciate your opinion guys!!

vs.

MAYDAY - Tea on my Mac!!!

2011-01-24T09:00:00.000-08:00

I've been lost, I know!!

Is just that my computer has suffered a Tea bath... thanks god that Mac has this turn-off system that saved my life! But I'll have to take my baby to the doctor... just in case something is not like it should!! Wish me luck and sorry if I disappear for a few days more.

Any way I'll be taking more pics! Have a lovely week and smile at people on the streets for me!!!

Love.

Art Estate

2011-01-19T17:35:00.000-08:00

Art for fun and summer... with love.

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Made in Chile

2011-01-17T09:20:00.000-08:00

Last year I participated in a design congress in Santiago with people from all over South America. There I meet this team called SMOG, apparently they've been making nice works and showed the introduction of a movie that really called my attention. Here I leave you some frames... want more about it? link to vimeo HERE.

New Year Aperitivo

2011-01-15T08:11:00.000-08:00

Yummy !!

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Hand Made Dinner

2011-01-13T07:24:00.000-08:00

I've been with my husband since 2008 and even if law says that his family wasn't mine since we got married, I would prefer to admit that it seems to me that I'm part of it since the very

beginning of our love journey... cause they definitely stole my heart with their

love for home made and local food, with the endless talks with the sunset and their

love for life and new meanings of love.

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For Imaginary Friends Only

2011-01-12T09:20:00.000-08:00

A new present for new stories,

new paper friends and touchable dreams,

my own door to magic land.

Thanks for my new journal notebook Melissa,

I'll take it with me every where <3

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Sweet Nails

2011-01-11T15:28:00.000-08:00

Nails spoiled??? Now it seems to be nothing... a day in a pool, with the sun, it's the best way to say bye bye cloudy nails!!

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Cup of wine for Sunset

2011-01-10T09:34:00.000-08:00

First days in 2011: nothing better for an amazing year than a good start.

The magical lake of Caburgua in the south of Chile was the perfect place to rest, meditate and plan whats going to happen this next 12 months of my life. Here everything is a good plan, a walk near the beach, a cup of wine or renting a kayak for a day.

Next time here I will definitely go to one of those special trips to the top of the Caburgua Volcano that's constantly calling me down here!!

Happy New Year!!

2010-12-31T15:07:00.000-08:00

I toked this picture with a Nikon 1974... always old style !!

Love and peace for all !!!

:)

2010 - One of a kind

2010-12-30T11:58:00.000-08:00

This year has been EXTREME in every way. Actually, quite shocking!

From icon lost in fashion world to earthquakes and social changes, this period makes me think of how life can change from one day to an other and to constantly push your self to stand out. So I think it deserves a special count down made with a Chilean view, to learn and think about it:

The tragical death of Lee Alexander McQueen

Earthquakes affect Haiti and Chile

Political changes in Chile with new president Sebastian Piñera

Icelandic volcano cancelled most of lights in Europe for almost one week

Fashion icon Carine Roitfeld leaves French Vogue after 10 years of duty

The nations of Latin America celebrated 200 years of independence

Argentinian musician Gustavo Cerati in "coma"

Corinne Day looses her fight against cancer

Worst ecological disaster, oil spill in Mexican Gulf

Incredible rescue of the 33 miners trapped 69 days underground in Copiapo, Chile

Tragical fire in San Gabriel's hail, Chile

Icelandic volcano cancelled most of lights in Europe for almost one week

Rare sinkholes around the world

The controversial case of Julian Assange and Wikileaks

Christmas update!!

2010-12-29T08:13:00.000-08:00

Hope everyone had an amazing time with their loved ones!!

This Christmas I had an amazing time with my family in a very special picnic day... of course I couldn't resits and I gave for present some cookies I made with the recipe I've posted in Spanish a few days ago!

Hope you like the results :)

Shopping On Minimalism

2010-12-28T11:55:00.000-08:00

Ssense is a website where you can find all your fashion needs with a easy basic look... no distracting accessories or strong colors, just what you need and the way you want to see it. Also it's impossible to get lost in the web because is so clean and polished!!!

Great sales section ;)

Karl Faster Stronger

2010-12-28T11:18:00.000-08:00

Karl, once again you surprise us with your own vision of the world.

But now youre surprising some new crowd out there... maybe this

is your first step to become "men's new idol"

Good luck with the new fans!!

Last Minute Present for All !! - Ginger Cookies

2010-12-22T09:28:00.000-08:00

I promise I'll do an English version soon!!

Esta es la receta básica para realizar tanto galletas como casitas de jengibre. Luego sólo dependerá de la forma en que las corten y decoren. Se las recomiendo mucho, porque esta es la que estoy haciendo ahora y queda muy rica

Step 1

Batir a fondo:

6 tazas de harina para todo uso

1/2 cucharadita de levadura en polvo

5 cucharaditas de jengibre molido

4 cucharaditas de canela molida

1/2 cucharadita de clavos molidos

1/2 cucharadita de sal

Step2

Batir hasta que se mezclen bien:

2 huevos grandes

1 taza de miel (preocúpense de comprar una que no esté dura porque les dejará la masa muy seca)

Step3

Batir a velocidad mediana hasta que quede esponjoso y bien mezclados:

12 cucharadas (170g) de mantequilla, ablandada

1 1/2 tazas de azúcar morena

Step4

Mezclar muy bien la mezcla de miel de caña con la de azúcar morena

Preparación

Batan la mitad del preparado de harina con la mezcla que hicieron recién hasta obtener una pasta homogénea y suave. Agreguen el resto de la harina y amasen bien.

+ Si la masa es muy blanda, pongan más harina hasta que quede más firme y más manejable, pero no del todo seca.

Pongan la masa en una bolsa de plástico sellable o en un recipiente de plástico hermético. Déjenla en un lugar fresco, pero no en la nevera, durante al menos 2 horas y máximo 6 horas.

+ O si se tienen cosas que hacer, se puede refirgerar la masa durante un máximo de 3 días, y llevar a temperatura ambiente antes de usar.

Después de la espera, dividan la masa por la mitad.

+ La masa es pegajosa, así que recomiendo que la estiren directamente sobre el papel mantequilla para que no se deforme cuando transfieran al horno.

Se puede extender con el rodillo entre dos hojas de papel mantequilla y luego congelar antes de cortar con los moldes, ya que puede resultar difícil desprender el papel.

Horneen en horno precalentado a 180ºC durante 11 a 15 minutos para piezas grandes (como el hombrecito o las piezas para las casitas) y de 6 a 8 minutos para piezas pequeñas / o hasta que los bordes se tiñan de color café.

GLASÉ

Es el decorado de las galletas... la foto que puse no tiene el glasé, porque las vamos a decorar en conjunto hoy en la noche (les recomiendo que especialmente esta parte sea con un par de amigos... es demasiado entretenido!!) xD

Ingredientes

2 claras de huevo

3 tazas de azúcar flor cernida (pasada por colador)

Jugo de limón

Preparación

Poner en un tazón las claras de huevo, batirlas ligeramente, de preferencia con batidora eléctrica, e ir incorporando de a pocos el azúcar en polvo, hasta que tome una consistencia espesa, agregar el jugo de limón, seguir batiendo hasta que forme puntitas, con esta consistencia será mas fácil poder decorar con boquilla .

Tips

+ Mejor esperar a que las galletas enfríen para poner el glasé.

+ Si quieren pueden saborizar y dar color al Glasé, con colorante y saborizante especial para repostería.

+ Si queda demasiado espeso, pueden agregarle gotas de jugo de limón.

+ Si quieres varios colores, separa la mezcla entre varios recipientes para colorear.

+ El glasé se tiene que mantener tapado con un paño húmedo para que no se seque mientras dibujas.

Ups! My mistake

2010-12-21T09:32:00.000-08:00

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So happy!! I had some several problems with mi RSS so I had to make everything again!!!
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Bye Carine

2010-12-21T06:07:00.000-08:00

Best of lucks for you dear Carine.

Surprise us!

New year - New look

2010-12-20T15:48:00.000-08:00

Step froward.

Happy holidays!!

Lago d'Iseo, Italy

2010-12-16T08:13:00.000-08:00

In my opinion, more than a beautiful place it seems almost like a unexplored land for tourists... and that's just amazing. I went there to have a look at the very ends of August, when some people has returned to Milano but not enough to feel that vibrating energy so usual of it, so I had to run away.

I've got to say that just one day there is perfect to have a first look of that side in people from North Italy that usually you don't see on other very known lakes like Como, Maggiore or Garda.

My advice? Rent a bicycle (if you can't bring your own) and take the boat to the island in the center of the lake... you will never forget it. There's always something to see in this lake, like a extraordinary second hand design shop with some exotic kitsch nice things.

Water Color Me

2010-12-15T04:49:00.000-08:00

The magic of working with water colours is that you can imagine, but can not totaly control the result... because you only make it once. This is a self portrait I made last year, I found it with my University archives, sadly the original piece is in Buenos Aires, Argentina.