I could not let this opportunity pass without expressing how overwhelmed I am to have just found out that Brazil will host the 2016 Olympics. I am so proud to be Brazilian and to know that my country will be the focus of so much attention. Aside from that, you should know that this is a first for a South American city. Folks…this is HUGE! Read Full Story
Hi All,
I’m working hard at revamping the site. I’ll be back with many exciting things of interest.
Until then, stay healthy, beautiful and AUTHENTIC!
Xai
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I’m a little late in my mention of Carmen Miranda’s 100th birthday. Her birthday was Monday, February 9th. While I’ve had my ups and downswith her legacy, there is one thing you can’t deny- she was quite an interesting person, one that we, as Brazilians have learned to appreciate. There is so much to say about Carmen Miranda that it would take several posts for me to accomplish my thoughts.
I chose this photograph because it shows her in all her natural beauty; u... Read Full Story
President Obama’s Inaugural Address
There were some great moments today throughout the Presidential Inauguration Celebration. Like when Malia and Sasha walked out. How beautiful are these kids?! And Michelle looked AMAZING in her yellow outfit by Isabel Toledo. Yellow is a power color. It’s strong without being pretentious. Look for it this Spring and Summer. It will be everywhere. She looked radiant—beaming even, as she looked at her soul mate. Like many of you, I can&#... Read Full Story
It’s finally here. Today Barack Obama will take his place in history. I am short on words but overcome with emotion. I am sitting in my office, looking out the window at the fresh snow on the ground and thinking of new beginnings. How I want to be there in DC with the crowd. Thank God for streaming video, CNN and Facebook. At 11:30 a.m. I will close my office door and take this moment in.
We did it America. We have re-written the narrative of our nation today.
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Feliz Natal!
Amor, Felicidade e Prosperidade!
What a year we’ve had. So many lessons learned and so much to look forward to.
I wish you all a wonderful holiday. Lots of love, happiness and prosperity!
Xica Bahia
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My Christmas tree is not up yet and my six year old is pressing the issue. I understand because it’s usually up by now. I’ve been thinking about getting a new tree. I’ve had my artificial tree now for about 6 years and it looks quite bad. A fancy pre-lit 7 1/2 foot tree caught my eye the other day on QVC. I tell you it seduced me for a while. I started to think of how easy it would be to put it up and use the remote control (yes. it comes with a remote control). I th... Read Full Story
Happy Friday All!
I couldn’t resist. I love Angry Little Girls! by Lela Lee. Her humor and intellectual wit have cracked me up many a times. Visit her site and you’ll see.
Enjoy your weekend!
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