Graziella's Earrings

Detail

These pair of earrings are very special for  me because two reasons. Firstly a dear friend of mine asked me to make them for somebody who is very very special. I know that person and is also somebody special for me too so I was very proud to make something for her, something I know she will wear and will make her think about my friend and I.

She like roses so roses is what I did for her. Here I mixed fabric and leather. It has also been a special earrings to make because it's the first time I work with the leather since I became vegan and that, obviously gives you quite a lot to think about... But I better leave you with the photos that always say much more than words.

Lots of love,

Azahara

Fabric Roses done.. choosing leather

Burned petals to shape them

Bit of leather at the back to hold

Detail of first finished

Both earrings

With the rose

Getting the photo right

Today's muffin is Carob, Hazelnut and banana vegan muffin

If you want to know a bit more about this new adventure, follow it at myveganyummymuffins.blogspot.co.uk or LIKE at in our Facebook Page MyVeganYummyMuffins.

Mmmm the last ones

Carob, Hazelnut and banana vegan muffins made with oat milk.. Just so so delicious!!! I baked 10... After less than a minute I had only 4 left... They are absolutely magnificent!!! Each bite gets melted in your mouth. Special muffins for a special day. Happy Mother's Day!

I had to hide these ones to have some tomorrow

My boy couldn't resist it

Sshhhh... Quiet!!

We have been outside of the spotlight for a bit.. I know.. We have been working indoors, stirring and planning, studying and sowing... I might be the new year and all the vibes that have but we are getting more and more into do it yourself, craft it, make it, create, grow it... Yes, we think we better make our own items instead of buying them from big chains, in this way we know we just get the best quality products, accuracy to detail, originality and genuine hand operator, craftsperson who really loves what does, enjoy doing it and live doing that. I'm actually thinking lots lately of the people who work in these big fabrics assembling items or just looking at machines how they do their work, working a crazy amount of hours, getting paid a misery and being completely unhappy with their lives and job.. Not having time to enjoy themselves and their families... Or even worst... Thinking of kids working at a tender age when they must mostly just play.. Yes, these and other thoughts have bring DORADO to the mood of DO IT YOURSELF. I've been lately making up my garden, preparing it after the cold winter to grow veggies and herbs... I've sown some already. I just want to know that what I eat is 100% organic and from top quality with local products not grown thousand of miles away and transported by plane to my city.  I started to cook my own vegan cupcakes with my own recipes and so far they have been quite successful (we are at the point of just family and close friends can try them).. Thinking to open a  tea saloon speak-easy in my area... So far I got my food handler certificated so I'm allowed to cook and sell my products... As you can see, lots of things have been going on... My earrings are there, as always were, and are my main passion and my joy. I continue creating new collections but this time I need to divide the time in between so many other things.... And my last bit... Homemade organic soaps and body creams... Tonight I prepared refreshing sweet orange organic soap and jazmin oil and oat goat milk soap. They can get out of their molds tomorrow.. I'll post a photo for you... In the main time... Here you have some of my muffins (today it was persimmon with porridge and golden syrup)...

 Vegan chocolate and mango muffin

Vegan Blueberry muffin

Vegan Mango, Porridge and Golden Syrup muffin

Blogs we like

Here you have a selection of blogs that we like. Sure you'll like them too!

1. +Vicki Mote Bodwell created this blog http://www.kidsbeddingblog.com/:

"My quest is to show moms how a creative life is simply better! My company, the Warm Biscuit Bedding Co. celebrates the handmade, handcrafted and custom made".

2. +Laura Walcot and her blog http://www.tapestryface.com/:

"I'm obsessively creating things for an imaginary world in my head. At the moment i live a daydream existance with my daughter. Pretending im a lady of leisure on a private income instead of the velour tracksuit clad, macdonalds going, single mum im supposed to be! oh and i have another one due anytime now, so i will have to find a box to squeeze him into while we live in this tiny shoebox flat....Until then its painted rainbows, giant stuffed animals and extravagant masks all the way....... please, no one wake me up".

3. +Candy Soap. Great handmade soaps made in London: http://naturalcandysoap.blogspot.com.es/ 

4. +Nickedshirts and his blog: http://www.nickedtshirts.co.uk/artworks

"The Nicked philosophy aims to make a difference by delivering individual, quality designs
that are hand screen printed and use only 100% organic cotton which helps to maintain
the brands environmental concious approach to quality art and design.

Nicked aims to spur its customers to have dignity and stand up for their individual rights".

5. +Nítdia created this great blog about recycling. Awesome ideas! http://compartetusecoideas.blogspot.com.es/search/label/Juguetes

6. +Christina Clouse is the owner of this so beautiful blog: http://coffee-girl-crafts.blogspot.com.es/

And more and more blogs.... We'll keep sharing with you our discoveries!!

x

Leather Free Collection 2013

2013. New year new collection new approach for DORADO. We have been asked to do some leather free items because there are lots of you guys that prefer to use other materials rather than leather. We love to hear what you have to say to us, to suggest and this is what we have done!!!

Isabel Necklace

Only fabric and love, lots of love!

ON HOLIDAYS BUT ALWAYS WITH YOU

From today DORADO is on holidays. We will have some time off to share with our loved ones, and enjoy this beautiful London in Christmas with its markets, stalls, songs, lights......
However I wanted to say to you that we've appreciated all support and your suggestions.... And I wanted to announce DORADO will launch a leather free earrings collection, but that will be for the next year... And some more more surprises, but I'll let you know when the right time will come.

Merry Christmas!!!

With Love,

Dorado