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I'm getting into Frida (Frida Kahlo, that is;  that's her awesome quote, above).  It all started with this:

This beautiful, beautiful little Frida doll from Cara Carmina.  Cara, who lives in Montreal but hails from Mexico, has a whole range of really sweet Frida dolls going on right now in her shop, and this one is my favorite.  First of all, she's the very most perfect blue.  And she has the most perfect little flowers, including yellow ones, which just makes sense to me.  And lastly, in addition to her trademark eyebrows and ever-so-sweet Cara Carmina face, she has the words "te amo" embroidered on her.  (I love you too, little bitty Frida!)

 
 another sweet Frida from Cara Carmina
 

So, after reading up about Frida Kahlo herself (and as with us all, there are inspiring and not-so-inspiring moments), I did some looking for other creative interpretations on etsy...would you care to see? 

Yay!

 
Baby shoes made from the Alexander Henry Frida fabric, from Bella Baby Gifts...

"la muerta" print, by the fabulous Junker Jane...

"Frida" bracelet, by sparrow... 

"Little Frida" peg doll, by little cocolala...

"Mexican Love Song" handspun yarn, by UrbanGypZ...

"Dos Fridas," a print by the wonderful Danita...

"Frida" necklace, by luxeDeluxe...

 

 ...and sweet, sweet handmade pillow, from Hilbert Sisters...
 

Fun, huh?!  I'm going to have to go to the local Mexican folk art bazaar to see what else I can find...The colors there are so vibrant and cheerful--I love it there.  Plus, it's a proven fact (I proved it) that a nice warm churro is good for the soul.

Have a lovely, colorful, and happy day, my dears.  Cheers!

xoxox.

Edit:   Lovely Cate reminded me in the comments of this wonderful Frida Kahlo birthday party that is worth taking another look at, even if you seen it before...Here is my post on it, and here are more pictures at Erika's  flickr set.  Go see--it's really lovely and will make you smile!

Comments

[Cate]

I once saw photos of the most amazing Frida birthday party on Flickr. Here's the link if you're interested

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikodesign/sets/72157617679947077/with/3613549138/

[Cate]

Oh yeah, I thought I should mention that I came across it via a blog, but I can't remember which one...

[Amy Hanson]

Hi Cate--that is the most amazing little party! I love it too...I actually shared it on this blog long ago, but it was on several others, I know...Really lovely, and so sweet--the portraits of the girls was my favorite part! thanks for reminding me--I had forgotten about it, and it was really nice to check it out again...xoxo.

[Sally]

Hi Amy - I was doing a little internet research for my next trip back to Portland, looking for Japanese craft books at my favorite NW Asian marketplace, Uwajimaya, when I landed (happily!) here at your blog. I'll be visiting often for good San Diego finds (I do live here afterall) and to hear your sparkling "voice" for creative inspiration. Thank you.

[Amy Hanson]

Thank you so much, Sally! I'm so glad you stopped by and (more importantly) that you enjoyed your visit...you made my day!

[cara carmina]

Oh thanks so much for this beutiful post about my work... and Frida... there is just so much about her, and since it´s part of my culture I cannot but admire her!!! her colors are amazing and the colors on your Frida are so too!!!! :) you will love her!

Thanks so much Amy!

[Jenny]

Hello! Awesome Frida post. I am such a Frida fan myself. I recently did a post on her as well on my blog. Sidenote: I love your blog. It serves as a creative inspiration for me. I thank you. Check me out sometime!

[Cate]

I should have known it was your sweet blog!

[gwen]

oh my, I LOVE Danita's print.
There was a big Frida show at SFMOMA here a couple years ago, the Two Fridas painting actually made me cry -- so moving and amazing.

[suprlipopette]

I love the Cara Carmina Fridas and the wooden one and, and...

[kat]

thank you for posting these lovely pieces of art. you just made my heart swoon, i am a huge frida fan as well! i went over to danita's etsy shop and bought the print ;) yay!!

[ieva jansone]

frida by junke jane, and the babyshoes are my favs here! and the first doll (by cara carmina) too.
great collection!

[jek]

LOVE frida everything! do you have this book?
http://tiny.cc/wBzHP

[Amy]

Oooh, no, Jek! But I WILL HAVE IT. It looks absolutely wonderful, and a perfect intro to Frida for my youngest...Thank you so much for the recommendation!!! So excited...check it out, guys--this little book looks lovely.

[erika]

Love this little collection of Frida items, I just opened my favourite magazine to find out that they have a big article about her (and thanks for the sweet words about the Frida party :-)