Thursday, November 21, 2013

Photo A Day - Part 3

This is Part 3 of my November Photo a Day challenge. You can see Part 1 here and Part 2 here

You can follow me on Instagram to see my daily photos. I will also be sharing photos each day on my mateo & tobias Facebook page.

13. part of me - My glasses are a part of me. Without them, the world is a blur.

November Photo a Day | mateo & tobias

14. eating - Plain Greek yogurt topped with homemade

November Photo a Day | mateo & tobias

15. in my purse - All my essentials in my handbag. I love my Adidas bag. So roomy for all ma stuff.

November Photo a Day | mateo & tobias

16. play - Lego Superheroes. There is no shortage of Lego at our house!

November Photo a Day | mateo & tobias

17. 5 o'clock - Making dinner after seeing Thor - The Dark World at the theatre.

November Photo a Day | mateo & tobias

8. mirror - I love this mirror image of one of my son's Hotwheel cars.

November Photo a Day | mateo & tobias


Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Leaves Are Falling

My youngest loves to collect leaves. On his travels, if he sees a leaf that he likes, he will give it to me to bring home. I remember as a young girl I would put a leaf between wax paper and place it within the pages of a heavy encyclopedia. With time, the moisture would evaporate from the leaf and the leaf would become somewhat skeletal. It was really neat.

Leaves are pretty cool with their different shapes, sizes and colors. Living on the west coast, they don't really make a dramatic display of color change like they do on the east coast. But nonetheless, leaves are pretty and the falling of the leaves indicate that Fall is in full swing and that Winter will soon be here.

One day, I used my iPhone camera to to take a few pictures of some leaves that I found while on a walk.

I also had to take a pictures of a couple of flowers (even if one of them was a weed), saying, "Hey, we're not ready to hibernate yet, it's still summer time!" :)

Yah, I wish that we could go from Fall into Spring and bypass Winter altogether. Although, my kids are hoping for some snow this year (it is kinda fun making a snowman). But me, well, I wish I lived in Southern California or maybe Arizona.

Leaves Are Falling | mateoandtobias.com

Leaves Are Falling | mateoandtobias.com

Leaves Are Falling | mateoandtobias.com

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Leaves Are Falling | mateoandtobias.com

Leaves Are Falling | mateoandtobias.com

Saturday, November 16, 2013

New Holiday Printable Wall Art

I just listed some new Holiday Printable Wall Art in my Etsy shop.
They are all located in the Holiday Line section of my shop

These 8x10 prints would be a wonderful way to add some holiday cheer to your home, office or studio.
They also make a wonderful gift!

Tis the Season

Tis the Season Printable Wall Art | mateoandtobias.etsy.com

Under the Mistletoe

Under the Mistletoe Printable Wall Art | mateoandtobias.etsy.com

Naughty or Nice?

Naughty or Nice? Printable Wall Art | mateoandtobias.etsy.com

Joy

Joy Printable Wall Art | mateoandtobias.etsy.com

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas Printable Wall Art | mateoandtobias.etsy.com

Friday, November 15, 2013

Friday Etsy Favorites

I love pine cones. I love to collect them in the Fall and put them in the pots that are on my front porch. I love to purchase scented pine cones and decorate the inside of our house at Christmas time.

This year I want to make some pine cone ornaments to hang on our Christmas tree and make a pine cone garland to hang along our fireplace. I also want to experiment with spray painting pine cones. Some in silver, some in gold, and some in white. I think adding some gold glitter to the tips would look pretty too.

The following are some pine cone inspired Etsy finds. I love these!

Pine Cone Earrings
by Kenton Beadworks

Pine Cone Earrings

Cotton Pinecone Tea Towel
by Wallingford Company

Cotton Pinecone Tea Towel

White Birch Circle Pine Cone Ornaments
by RussTick NaturalWoods

White Birch Circle Pine Cone Ornaments

Pine Cone Necklace
by Treasured Charms

Pine Cone Necklace

Pine Cone Snack Plates
by Just Mare Pottery

Pine Cone Snack Plates

Beeswax Pine Cone Candles
by Peace Blossom Candles

Beeswax Pine Cone Candles

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

November Photo A Day - Part 2

This is Part 2 of my November Photo a Day challenge. If you missed Part 1, you can see it here.

You can follow me on Instagram to see my daily photos. I will also be sharing photos each day on my mateo & tobias Facebook page.

07. yes! - This is the first canvas painting I did using acrylic paint. It was fun!

November Photo a Day | mateo & tobias

08. someone i miss - It's hard to believe that my grandma passed away almost 17 years ago.
It seems like yesterday when she was still with us. ♥

November Photo a Day | mateo & tobias

09. mine - I don't know what I did before I had my iPhone. I know it's only a piece of technology,
but I am lost without it!

November Photo a Day | mateo & tobias

10. book - The best book ever! The bible...with one of my favorite verses - Galatians 2:20.

November Photo a Day | mateo & tobias

11. a memory - Time goes by way too fast. This is one of my favorite photos from when my boys
were 3 years and 8 months.

November Photo a Day | mateo & tobias

12. clouds - Fluffy, fluffy clouds. It would be fun if you could actually sit on one. It looks like a comfy pillow.

November Photo a Day | mateo & tobias

Friday, November 8, 2013

Friday Etsy Favorites

The shape of the day is triangles. There is something about these geometric 3-sided shapes that I really love! Today's Friday Etsy Favorites feature some gorgeous triangular shaped pieces.

Black Triangle Coasters
by theCoastal

Black Triangle Coasters

Wooden Gold Dipped Triangle Ring
by Fawn And Rose

Wooden Gold Dipped Triangle Ring

Linen Triangle Zipper Pouch
by Indigobirddesign

Linen Triangle Zipper Pouch

Triangle Necklace
by lefaire

Triangle Necklace

Equlateral Triangle Pillow
by Imaginary Animal

Equlateral Triangle Pillow

Grey Triangle Tote
by bookhouathome

Grey Triangle Tote

Thursday, November 7, 2013

November Photo A Day - Part 1

I have really enjoyed the November Photo a Day challenge hosted by Fat Mum Slim so far. It has been encouraging me to improve my photography and to think outside of the box. Sometimes it is challenging to think up an idea for that day and sometimes I will think of more than one and have to choose my favorite.

At the end November I am going to compile a 12x12 scrapbook page of all my photos and include them in my Project Life album.

You can follow me on Instagram to see my daily photos. I will also be sharing photos each day on my mateo & tobias Facebook page.

These are the photos from the first six days of the challenge.

01. fruit

November Photo a Day | mateo & tobias

02. i did this today (for the first time in a long time!)

November Photo a Day | mateo & tobias

03. P is for... Project Life (the best way to document every day life!)

November Photo a Day | mateo & tobias

04. table

November Photo a Day | mateo & tobias

05. i collect... scrapbook punches!

November Photo a Day | mateo & tobias

06. music

November Photo a Day | mateo & tobias

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Paleo Granola

Since August, my husband and I have been on a modified Paleo way of eating. We are not strict Paleo, as we still eat dairy, like cheese (just can't give up cheese!) and a few other things that are restricted in the Paleo diet.

I have heard of Paleo Granola and was intrigued that it was made from nuts and seeds. No oats, whatsoever. So I decided to give it a try. I am so glad that I did.

I have made this recipe for Paleo Granola quite a few times now. It is SO good! I don't even miss the oats. It tastes good on it's own as a snack, with a bit of almond milk, or on top of Greek yogurt. Yummy!

 Paleo Granola | mateoandtobias.com

First I placed the chopped almonds and pecans, pumpkin seeds, and shredded coconut in a large bowl.

 Paleo Granola | mateoandtobias.com

Next I put the coconut oil, honey, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt in a saucepan.

 Paleo Granola | mateoandtobias.com

Over low heat, I mixed the ingredients until they were dissolved and blended together.

 Paleo Granola | mateoandtobias.com

I then put the coconut oil mixture into the bowl with the nuts, seeds, and coconut.

 Paleo Granola | mateoandtobias.com

Mix, mix, mix until everything is well combined.

Paleo Granola | mateoandtobias.com

I then spread the mixture onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake at 300 degrees, stirring
occasionally, for about 20 minutes.

Paleo Granola | mateoandtobias.com

Once cool add a cup of raisins.

Then, enjoy as a snack on it's own, with a little almond milk, or on top of yogurt.

Paleo Granola | mateoandtobias.com

Paleo Granola
1 cup sliced almonds
1 cup pumpkin seeds
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1/4 cup coconut oil
1/4 cup raw honey
1/8 cup maple syrup
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup raisins

Preheat oven to 300 degrees.

Place the almonds, pecans, pumpkin seeds, and coconut in a large bowl.

Next, put the coconut oil, honey, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt in a saucepan and heat on low stirring occasionaly until ingredients are melted and blended together.

Pour the coconut oil mixture into the large bow with the nuts, seeds, and coconut. Mix until all the ingredients are well combined.

Spread the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Once baked and cooled, place in a container and add 1 cup of raisins.

Enjoy!

Recipe adapted slightly from Paleo OMG


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