Beautiful Things

I just love this song and wanted to share it with all of you! Hope you like it as much as I do! Namaste.

"Winterfest" 2012 Boat Parade

Jungle Queen, pic courtesy of MondoVacilando

This year was our first Fort Lauderdale Christmas Boat Parade and man did we have great seats!! Without even having to leave the comfort of our home because our canal, just off the ICW is where all the boats go by! We had drinks, music and good friends aboard as we sat back and enjoyed the show for a good two hours! It was fun to look out for friends of ours, who also live aboard, that were lucky enough to be in the parade aboard 160' motor yacht, "Caprice", that was fully decorated, sponsored by the Galleria Mall. Overall, we learned it's not the size of the ship that counts but just how many lights you had and how good your sound system was that counted the most!!

Wine Theater

Being  a natural born BIG MOUTH, I love to support my friends in the endeavors and shout their praises from the fly bridge!. Today, I am promoting Chip. He's a great friend, comic genius and a fellow sailor aboard, SV Cara Mia a 38' Island Packet! We first met Chip & Tammy in Black Point, Exumas, Bahamas at The Scorpio Bar during happy hour. Chip came over to our table where each of us (Gia, GR, myself & my sister)  had a computer in front of our face. We were donning the tell-tale Skype headphones. He commented that we were in fact the future of cruising families! He made us laugh, we were instantly friends. He understood as all cruisers do that while we strive to "get away from it all" but then we still want to be connected to those we love back home. Funny, funny guy!

Fast forward 3 or so years where we bump into them in Coconut Grove. We spent some time chatting over Ribs and craft beer at Flanigan's and even had Tammy over during our Easter Egg dyeing session. Having said all this backstory, we love these guys. Now on with the news. When we found out that Chip & Tammy were moving to Fort Lauderdale about the same time as us we were thrilled! Chip is entering the yachting industry with his "Wine Theater" a unique wine class that takes the snobbery out of wine. Chip is a joke-ster and his presentation will both educate and entertain you all the while helping you become a better host or server!

We will be hosting a Home Show this Saturday May 19th at 4pm, please contact us at MVFelicity(at)gmail.com for more information and directions.
Or to book your own party or class visit Chip's website here.

My "other" job - Sale Rack

My momma always told me, "Idol hands are the Devil's workshop." Hence the fact that I can't stand to be without a project! When my friend Ali, owner of Sale Rack, an awesome Buy*Sell*Trade Recycled Clothing Boutique in Coconut Grove(my 'hood) told me she had an opening I jumped at the chance to work alongside her. The "Rack" is a collection of unique pieces including clothing, shoes, hats, bags, & other accessories that run the gamut from vintage threads to designer duds.

I find that when I am passionate about something I will go above and beyond in order to make my cause known. Since I first became a customer I have been telling everyone about this place! Working with Sale Rack has not only given me a better wardrobe but it has given me some real fashion knowledge. When we sold San San in Guatemala I gave up almost all of my clothes. Living in Miami, if you are working in the "real" world you have got to keep up the pace. Sale Rack has been key in helping me stick to me budget while still sticking to my style, "hobo boater chic."

 GO THERE & TELL THEM Jessica SENT YOU!!

Not only that I have made some true friends, I love the girls I work with! I'm going to miss them sooo much! I decided to write this blog to give them an opportunity to shine on this platform because I know a few of my girlfriends that live on boats still love to shop for clothes and occasionally have to part with some as well. If this is the case, stop by and make an appointment to meet with Ali. She will inspect the clean, gently used clothing you have and give you cold hard cash or store credit for them! Sounds too good to be true right? Well it's not! Sale Rack has become a go to store for unique patterns, colors and trends for women of all ages!

Sale Rack

3444 Main Hwy., Suite 20
Coconut Grove, Florida 33133
(305) 537-6078

Art Festival Recap

The Coconut Grove Art Festival was incredible, colorful and encompassed a large section of the main streets of the town. What seemed like a lock down for the residents of the Grove was in fact a huge income producer for the town. I think we can live with a little bit of inconvenience for the sake of art and revenue. The locals have it down to a science by now anyway, and I should have followed suit. I heard friends say to go on Monday because there is significantly less foot traffic. We, however, went on Sunday around noon and there was barely room to walk among the tents. Gia and I weaseled our way around to get a view of some of the most spectacular pieces. Here's what we liked!

Using a potter's wheel and drawing his inspirations from nature this artist had some cool pieces!

Who doesn't love yard art? Even if you don't have a yard, it's pretty cool!

This jewelry artist gave us some great ideas for wire wrapping!

Last but definitely not least these lovely ladies. Overall, the Art Festival was music, food and art that left nothing to be desired. It was great fun and I think next year we will volunteer with the festival, get in free and rock those cool volunteer shirts!