Category: Life

 
… Our Camellia tree at backyard started blooming here (is Seattle), YAY!
What a magic, especially if count that it’s still snowing here since morning
with a little breaks. The picture was taken right between one of them o;)

P.S.: By request for Ayesha. Even if we have much less snow this morning
(not to mention it’s really unusual for this state). Anyway, below are some 
pictures… not  the best ones  for sure, but it’s pretty cold outside ;o) …My
poor tropical plants, even if they adopted to WA.

 

Happy New 2011 Year to everyone!

Hola amigos ;o) We just came back from Barcelo Riviera Maya, Mexico,
full of energy, memories and happiness! This place was really more than
you can imagine and we will definitely be back!

Ocean. Turquoise waters about 29^o C. Pretty quiet and friendly even for
babies… oh well, who doesn’t love the ocean?!

 

Water Pools.  Five really  giant  pools quickly  became  Kristin’s absolute
favorites. Filled with natural  fresh water with no chloric (!!) they are the
very first pools I really enjoined too ;o)

  

Water Activities… finally! A vacation with your 9 years old does truly make
a difference and give your lots of possibilities. Especially if your little one’s
familiar  with  swimming.  This time we had a blast with our very first two
hours snorkeling adventure and Kristin was great and we all so enjoined it!
What an inspiration for my Ocean Friends line to be continue… stay tuned ;o)

Diving.  We need to wait just one year more to be able take Kristin with
us  to  ocean diving,  but we  went ahead and took our first diving class
even in a pool. Sure we need more to learn but it took only few minutes
to study before our first dive. Thanks to Eduardo, our trainer guy!

  

Swimming With Dolphins. One of our presents to Kristin on her 9^th B-day
at November, 17. She was Super excited and happy and felt in love with
dolphins in instant ;o)

 
  

Flora.  If you  know me, you will  no wonder of such  number  of pictures
below. I’m totally crazy on tropical plants and have successfully adopted
some of them here, in Seattle area.  What an eye candy…
 
   
  
  

… And Fauna. What a cutie, isn’t it?! LOL BTW, one waiter told us that
iguanas are big fan of French fries… poor sweeties ;o)

Resort. Pure escape… and it was also included ;o)
 
 

Restaurants And Buffets with amazing variety of international kitchens,
fresh pressed juices and  tropical fruits, delicious yogurts on breakfast
and such choice of my  absolutely  lovely seafood delicious – 6  days of
seafood paradise – could I ask for more?! lol

 

… and another dilemma of choice (which one is first?! :о) JK!

Evening Shows.  Fun.  Original.  Lovely.  Everyday we were spoiled with
something special and truly enjoined it!

… yeah, that’s all :o) I feel sorry for such number of pictures, but I have
excuse. I’ve finally read manual for my D-SLR camera…Almost two years
later is better than never, right?! … And looks as I hooked. Sure, I have
LOTS  things  to learn, but  at least  playing  with camera  and got little
understand what I’m doing was really fun.

OK. I’m back and here to reply all your emails first of all. Because we got
confusion  with comments  and participating to my Followers Giveaway,
I’ll post a list of  participants tomorrow (November, 22^th) morning and by
afternoon  will  select the  Winner with  random number generator. Also,
release of  crochet version  on  Polar Bear Coat pattern is scheduled at
November, 23^th. Stay tuned.

Sincerely,
Alla

… We are so ready and just can’t wait for our escape to Barcelo Riviera
Maya :o)) We are leaving tomorrow, November 13^th and will be back on
Saturday, November, 20^th. I’ll put on vacation mode Etsy, DaWanda and
Artfire shops tomorrow afternoon, but my patterns are still available  for
immediately download at some other online stores (click logos below):

In the other news… I plan to release 4 new patterns scheduled late this
month. Below is a sneak peek of a new look of my site. Do not pay much
attention to menu and some other details – lots of things still need to do
and I still have some issues with updating my gallery plugin, but I’m glad
to upgrade WordPress version and  finally get a chance to install newest
widgets ;o)

Yesterday I’ve got a sweet email from antiqued faerie that my Dandelion
Tunic Pattern was featured in such delicate and  beautiful Etsy treasury.
Thank you so much!

What’s more winsome than a fluffy head of dandelion to wish upon…

Well, I also have some SUPER news and dying to share, but I can’t do it
right now… uhhh! I’ll keep you posted as soon as possible! ;o)

Oh and my Followers Appreciation Giveaway is still running and will end
November, 22^th. Click here for details.  Please note: if you are new to my
site or never been leaving any comment – your very first comment should
be  approved by  me first. Please be  patient if here is any delay because
of vacation. All comments will be count and entered right upon my return!

… I am off to catch up latest emails. Sorry for the delay! I will respond to 
everyone before leaving for sure.

Have Wonderful and Lovely weekend!!
Alla Koval

… Oh my, is it Friday already? REALLY?!!! Well… just another AWESOME,
crazy busy and productive week ;o)

This week I’ve finished 3 patterns, which will be available right after tech
editing:
  

Yesterday I was SO happy finally back to my 2 baby lines, which I started
at beginning of March, but never had a chance continue to work on them…
Sneak peak coming soon ;o)

Also, we had contractors this week. They worked hard and really did great
landscape restoration on our front and back yards and now I’m so enjoying
our landscaping and was so glad to add a couple more of my favorite plants
like Hosta, Japanese Forest grass, Yucca… just to name a few.  
 
Oh and if trust weather forecast, today is last day of rains here… We are
so ready for the Summer and I really hope that we finally get temperature
warmer than 53F LOL!

And last thing, I believe I reached the point when hot yoga became not
just fitness but JOY first of all! ;)
 
To visit yoga class together, Igor and I found that 6:00 am class works
the best for our schedule. The only thing is I still need assure itself that
wake up at 5:00 am is fun and tomorrow it will be much easy  ;o)

HAPPY and WONDERFUL weekend everyone!!

HUGS,
Alla

What a show!! …And Oh my Igor, Thank you so much for this surprise to
our 11th Anniversary!!! I can’t believe I was last, who recollect it… ouch!
Not sure, I would like to share my emotions and feelings worldwide, but
I must admit that still LOVE YOU SOO MUCH!! Oh, and did I even tell you
that you are the BEST?!!!! ;o)