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Here Comes Mushpa Y Mensa!
Guess what time it is??? Flea Market season!!! Oh snap, you mean you can check out our wares in person, hang with us, tell us all your deepest, darkest secrets and buy amazing art all under the gorgeous NYC sun? Yes, that’s exactly what I mean!
Click here or any of the cute market photos in this entry to see where we will be at, when we are there and how cool it is going to be when you get there. We are even venturing out to that other world called Long Island in May, so if you live on the island and stay out of the city, you to will have the opportunity to chill with La Mushpa y La Mensa! Seriously. :]
We can’t wait to see you.
– La Mushpa
Reverse Graffiti
First off, for those that do not know what reverse graffiti is, “Reverse graffiti, also known as clean tagging, dust tagging, grime writing, green graffiti or clean advertising, is a method of creating temporary or semi permanent images on walls or other surfaces by removing dirt from a surface. It is often done by removing dirt/dust with the fingertip(s) from windows or other dirty surfaces, such as writing ‘wash me’ on a dirty vehicle. Others…use a cloth or a high power washer to remove dirt on a larger scale.” [source]
I like the idea of reverse graffiti for a couple of reasons. One, I like the idea of someone doing art for art, in the sense that it is for that moment, it will fade, be painted over, touched, disappear…
Yes, there are photos like the ones here, but a picture in a monitor is not the same as art in your face. It’s a world of difference.
Car on the Street Art! ;]
Second, it says more just in the materials used to create it. One tells you about the state our world is in and the other contaminates an already over contaminated world. I said it. Spray paint is not good for our environment.
Ruth Feeney designed for Newcastle Clean Art
Alexandre Farto aka Vhils Wall Mural 2
Alexandre Farto aka Vhils Cans Festival
Reverse Graffiti Project, San Francisco, by Paul “Moose” Curtis
Lady on the back of a truck, New York City
Vermeer’s Girl With a Pearl Earring, by Scott Wade
Ah, art, I love you.
– Mushpa
It’s Still The 1st Day of Spring In California
Guess what I did for the First Day of Spring?
Super tuned up my Sweet Jane and went for a ride.
…and got some new glasses.
‘Tis the season!
– La Mushpa
Happy Spring, Here Comes the Sun!
Little darling, the sun is here!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muFOeZSIC2U
Two versions just because its Spring!
Happy Spring to all!
Mensa
You Look Fine!
First I’ll draw you in with pictures…
You really do…
Remember…
No, but for real…
Hug.
Then we’ll give you the chance to love Mushpa y Mensa…
What, you want to sign up for our newsletter to find out all the amazing things we have going on??? Ok, here…
:]
– Mushpa
To the Warriors of our World….
This is it…here we go Mushpa.
-Mensa
Minty Lavender & Rose Body Scrub
February is Mushpa’s Birthday Month!
She has a wonderful tradition of celebrating not only one day, but other days too! It makes you feel extra special, and your birthday lasts not only a day, not only a weekend, but a whole month! I’ve tried to get very creative and have hand-crafted many of her little gifts. Stamps made out of wine corks, soul-mate bracelets, and even a home-made potpourri!
A couple of days ago, I decided to whip up a really easy, but super delicious body scrub using all natural ingredients for her. Good for the body, and good for the soul!
All you need is:
-a clean glass jar, fabric, rubber band and ribbon
– organic sugar of your choice. The coarser, I think the better.
-organic coconut oil
-peppermint oil (or any other minty oil of your choice)
-lavender and dried rose hips
Heat some water in a sauce pan and place the coconut oil jar in the water. This will quickly soften up the oil without the need of a microwave! Measure about 1/3 cup of coconut oil and place in a bowl. Slowly add the sugar, until it starts absorbing most of the oil. I say it will be about a 1 cup. If you pour too much sugar and it becomes dry, add more oil!
After mixing the sugar and coconut oil, add the peppermint oil essence. I used about 20 drops of oil. Start with a little less, and keep adding until you find the perfect balance.
Add the Lavender! I suggest about 1 to 2 tablespoons, and mix it all up.
After you have the perfect scrub, line the bottom of your glass jar with rose hips. This is a nice little detail, and it looks beautiful at the bottom of the jar! Once the scrub is in, the roses will also absorb the oil and you can use them as part of the scrub too.
After the layer of rose hips, I added a layer of the scrub and filled it half way. Then I added a layer of lavender, placing the dried lavender on the outer edges of the glass so you could see it better. Then add the second layer of your scrub, and once again, one more layer of lavender. I placed three rose buds at the top so when Mushpa opened it, it looked oh-so-very-nice!
Close the jar. Cut a round piece of fabric, place it on the lid and hold it down with a rubber band. Then add the ribbon….. perfect!
Happy Birthday Month Mi Mushpa!
❤❤❤
-Mensa
Minty Lavender & Rose Body Scrub
February is Mushpa’s Birthday Month!
She has a wonderful tradition of celebrating not only one day, but other days too! It makes you feel extra special, and your birthday lasts not only a day, not only a weekend, but a whole month! I’ve tried to get very creative and have hand-crafted many of her little gifts. Stamps made out of wine corks, soul-mate bracelets, and even a home-made potpourri!
A couple of days ago, I decided to whip up a really easy, but super delicious body scrub using all natural ingredients for her. Good for the body, and good for the soul!
All you need is:
-a clean glass jar, fabric, rubber band and ribbon
– organic sugar of your choice. The coarser, I think the better.
-organic coconut oil
-peppermint oil (or any other minty oil of your choice)
-lavender and dried rose hips
Heat some water in a sauce pan and place the coconut oil jar in the water. This will quickly soften up the oil without the need of a microwave! Measure about 1/3 cup of coconut oil and place in a bowl. Slowly add the sugar, until it starts absorbing most of the oil. I say it will be about a 1 cup. If you pour too much sugar and it becomes dry, add more oil!
After mixing the sugar and coconut oil, add the peppermint oil essence. I used about 20 drops of oil. Start with a little less, and keep adding until you find the perfect balance.
Add the Lavender! I suggest about 1 to 2 tablespoons, and mix it all up.
After you have the perfect scrub, line the bottom of your glass jar with rose hips. This is a nice little detail, and it looks beautiful at the bottom of the jar! Once the scrub is in, the roses will also absorb the oil and you can use them as part of the scrub too.
After the layer of rose hips, I added a layer of the scrub and filled it half way. Then I added a layer of lavender, placing the dried lavender on the outer edges of the glass so you could see it better. Then add the second layer of your scrub, and once again, one more layer of lavender. I placed three rose buds at the top so when Mushpa opened it, it looked oh-so-very-nice!
Close the jar. Cut a round piece of fabric, place it on the lid and hold it down with a rubber band. Then add the ribbon….. perfect!
Happy Birthday Month Mi Mushpa!
❤❤❤
-Mensa
You Have a Yard? Like Flowers? Honey? Fresh Air?
Change the world one bee at a time. :]
Breathe for almost free, no replacement filters necessary.
– Mushpa