About A House of My Own Winner of the PEN Center USA Literary Award for Creative Nonfiction • From the celebrated bestselling author of The House on Mango Street: “This memoir has the transcendent sweep of a full life.” — Houston Chronicle From Chicago to Mexico, the places Sandra Cisneros has lived have provided inspiration for her now-classic works of fiction and poetry. But a house of her own, a place where she could truly take root, has eluded her. In this jigsaw autobiography, made up of essays and images spanning three decades — and including never-before-published work — Cisneros has come home at last. Written with her trademark lyricism, in these signature pieces the acclaimed author of The House on Mango Street and winner of the 2019 PEN/Nabokov Award for Achievement in International Literature shares her transformative memories and reveals her artistic and intellectual influences. Poignant, honest, and deeply moving, A House of My Own is an exuberant celebration of a life lived to the fullest, from one of our most beloved writers.
Yves Saint Laurent’s Villa Mabrouka, Tangier.
Are you looking for more ways to make money? Silly question, right? We all are but what if I told you I have a handy dandy list of ways to make money passively...using things you already own? THAT is the way to make more money!
Blogetty-Blog Post: catastrophysicist.wordpress.com/2009/04/19/home-cured-bacon/ Single Bare Strobe from directly above. Not perfect, but OK for a quick shot, I think
No matter where you are or what type of garden you are creating, there are 8 basic books that every gardener should own.
This parmesan crusted tofu is inspired by one of my favorite meals before going vegan, the parmesan crusted chicken with lemon chardonnay butter sauce from BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse. Tofu is coated in a parmesan breadcrumb mixture and fried until golden, juicy, and perfectly crisp. It’s then topped with the most delicious and creamy lemon butter sauce! Serve with mashed potatoes and your favorite side of veggies, and you’ve got a restaurant-worthy meal right in the comfort of your own home!
Water Wheel, Cordoba, Spain • Chateau Jbb, France • Rustic • Abandoned Church • Frozen in Time • More ...
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A traditional Japanese pickled plum "Umeboshi" recipe with step by step photo instructions, information, tips not to fail and more
An overview of Art Nouveau from its origins in the late 19th century thru today: Find out What makes a design art nouveau? Why is it still so popular? Who were the artists and what did they create?
In my home, these German Pancakes are comfort food. My mother, who was born and raised in Southern Germany (Bavaria) served these pancakes to us. Now, my own son enjoys memories of his "Oma" serving these to him, when he was a little kid. Traditionally, we liked to fill the the pancakes with strawberry jam or homemade lemon curd. Sometimes I simply dust these pancakes with powdered sugar and lemon juice. I make extra pancakes, because they reheat so well in the microwave.
Shopping around for a new house? Thinking about rearranging the one you’ve got? Not sure where to put your furniture? Try the Make Room! This “Make Room” program is great, becau…
Playwright Michael McMillan's new book, The Front Room: Migrant Asthetics in the Home, looks at the part the home plays in the lives of migrants
Who doesn't feel the pull of a walled-off space - the need to get in there and find out what's going on? A secret garden is romantic.
Oma hat uns ihre besten und wirksamsten Hausmittel und natürlichen Helfer gegen Erkältungs- und Kinderkrankheiten verraten.
If you're planning a raised bed garden for the first time or adding to your existing beds, avoid these 7 mistakes common in raised bed gardening.
Reciprocal roof frames are self-supporting structures that date back to the 12th Century. They are used in Chinese and Japanese architecture, as well as
Thinking of starting a blog, but have no idea where to begin? This guide provides step-by-step details for how to start a blog in 4 easy steps!
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There are so many wonderful dye plants to forage in fall. Check out this list to keep your dye pot supplied well after the end of summer.
This homemade spruce beer is made with foraged spruce tips and fermented in a one gallon jug.
Today I opened my computer and typed in my chosen search words of the day: “abandoned greenhouse“. Little did I know how many photographs I was about to scroll through. So many, too many! Why is that? Surely we still all eat greens and enjoy decorating our houses with them. Why have so many of these…
Good morning! As a few of you have been asking, here I am sharing my simple and shonky methods of home haircutting – frankly not something I thought I’d ever do. You may be surprised to…
© Kevin Miyazaki Last year, I met Kevin Miyazaki. I told him of my project at Prison Photography and he told me off his recent project Camp Home. Before I deal specifically with Kevin’s perso…
Photographs show a collection of houses built in unusual places.
How I Quit My Job 5 Years Ago to Flip Flea Market Stuff Full-Time It's been five years since I quit my job to flip flea market stuff full-time! When we first started full-time, we pretty much got thrown into it (we'll share more about that later!). Getting backed in a corner to make a decision about how I'm going to support my family was a tough decision when it happened. So here's the question I've been asked a lot after 5 years of flipping full-time. Do I have regrets? The answer? No way! Let's just say, it's been amazing
Before you get ready to write your fantasy novel, you need to build a world that it will be in. Here are my tips and resources to help you do that.
I was recently in Belgium and, as always, beer was a significant part of the experience. One of the wonderful things about traveling in Belgium is experiencing the wide array of beers,
This incense reminds me of the smell of a Spice Cake baking in the oven. It has a cinnamon/nutmeg base that is just enough without being overpowering. Being that is does have cinnamon, I will only be selling this as incense, not as an oil since cinnamon on the skin is not a pleasant feeling. It is however, very cleansing. It is also good for spellworkings concerning money, abundance, and just smells sooo good. (just make sure to wash your hands after handling it; you dont want to learn the hard way that cinnamon based incenses will make your skin burn; I know; it was a lesson I learned when I began to make my own incenses over 30 years ago. I have begun to take orders for my incenses in bulk. However, it will require you to please contact me first to be sure I have plenty in stock. I try to always keep atleast 150 of every scent I make, dried and ready to ship but especially my fast movers; its not always possible. If I do not have enough dried, you will either need to order a smaller batch for now, or wait about a week to 10 days usually for me to make a batch, and get it dried for you. Some of my people like to finish the drying process themselves; once I get it dried enough to ship. Let me know in a convo or message if that is acceptable; it sure makes your entire home smell awesome while just spread out in old mason jars or coffee cups (and you dont need to light any). As I type this, I have well over 700 hundred sticks of fresh incense drying in my home and the smell in here is amazing. Most incenses sold on the market are made using either charcoal, or cow dung; yes; dung. I make my own incenses and have done so for well over 20 years and counting. Once you use handmade incenses, you will never go back to cheap, imported stuff. I sell mine in bundles of 13 joss-sticks aka incense sticks. Each stick will burn for about an hour. I can make as many as needed. Each bundle will have 13 (sometimes a wee bit more of my joss-sticks. Order as many as you need. Happy to ship to Canada and my friends in the UK (with some help with currency and mailing costs) Hard to post suggested rates since this will be a learning experience as I send them out, please bear with me on this. I ship out using First Class Mail, unless you decide on Priority Mailing. Happy to combine orders. As shown in the pictures, I am constantly making more incenses and have it drying everywhere, every full moon. I also now have sample "paddles" so those who are interested can get a good idea of how any scent will smell before making a purchase. Just let me know what you are interested in, and I will be happy to include sample paddles with any order, or convo me and I can send out some paddles with a self addressed envelope and a dollar to cover my costs. Many save the scent paddles and once fully dry; use them as bookmarkers, stash them in special boxes, dresser drawers; anywhere some good smelling scent is welcomed. Thank you for stopping by, don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions and I'll do my best to assist.
These air-fryer spring rolls are a fabulous appetizer to have waiting in the freezer! While we were in the Bahamas, friends suggested a restaurant that serves amazing chicken spring rolls. When I got home, I created my own version. —Carla Mendres, Winnipeg, Manitoba
One of the best things about takeout is the appetizers!My all time favorite takeout appetizer is potstickers!They are simple,delicious and definitely a classic!
*sets blackwall loose in home depot* be free
From my own experience irritable bowel syndrome symptoms can literally rule your life and impact every day-to-day activity you wish to do.
These Irish Pub Pasties are the perfect treat for St. Patrick's day. They are delicious and an easy-to-make recipe, that is for sure gonna be a crowd pleaser!
Sunrooms capture the best of the outdoors—being close to nature and soaking in sunlight—without the downsides (like bugs and extreme temperatures). Just looking at photos of them can take your stress level down a notch. But, these gorgeous spaces aren’t simply fun to look at, they can also offer inspiration and ideas for your home, even if you don’t have a sunroom of your own.
