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Barbie is a boss and when it comes to inspiring others she loves to support trailblazing women. In a new series Barbie lends her name & support to a line of Inspiring women that have accomplished amazing things... hopefully these ladies inspire others to take on the world! 

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The Rose House by Sergey Makhno Architects

Barbie loves roses. They hold a special place in her heart like orchids and often fill her decor. Although she loves red and appreciates yellow right now she has a bouquet of white roses brightening up in her room. She she can only think a Dreamhouse would be lovely as a Rose...

The Rose House by Sergey Makhno Architects

The Rose House is a guesthouse made of concrete, weathering steel, glass and water. The design is a clean modern silhouette which seems to be simple, but hosts a myriad of sophisticated elements. The name Rose was given because of the blooming red walls. The architect created an artificial pool bordering with a terrace on one side to water the concrete flowers. Overall the design of the layout is freely flowing space with functional areas that transform allowing the owner to move the walls and convert the space into an open social area. 




















Would you love the beauty of this Rose?

Barbie would and she hopes you would too!

Enjoy!

Kisses, m.

10 by 8 by You

The thing that changed my life wasn’t a place, thing, or person. It wasn’t a camera, a portrait, writing or a book. It was finding Buddhism. I think my spirituality is what saved me from a lot of self destruction. It taught me to find focus on what I’m doing presently. I can’t say go out and be a Buddhist or that meditating is easy. Meditating is hard and being a Buddhist is just a label people wear. 

What I can say is this: the thing that will change your life and probably make it even better, is to focus on what you’re doing instead of yourself or anyone else. Sometimes we can’t help but focusing on our flaws, insecurities or what others are doing and compare... Every ounce of energy you focus on anything else but what you are doing is one less moment you are giving to the present moment. 

It’s not to say I don’t miss people or worry for them, I care very much. I simply do my best not to let my emotions consume my thoughts. It takes time to develop this. Learning to meditate or be able to clear my thoughts didn’t happen overnight. It took years, almost 5 or 6, to be exact and still another 2-3 years to fine tune.. Sometimes I even get off track still.. So don’t give up on the effort if it’s not working. 

Remind yourself... Stay Present. Try to love yourself. And if you can’t love yourself yet... I have love for you. 

Here’s a story about change...

Enjoy!

Kisses, m.

Change

10-1-2015

“You changed.” He says when I walk through the door. I wanted to surprise him when I returned.

I miss his smile but he's not smiling when he says the words. I can't read if it's disappointment or hurt that I didn't tell him I would come.

“Yes, do you like?” I pause cautiously.

“It's darker. Your hair. And longer. You're thinner. Are you...?”

“Fine. I'm fine. I needed to be healthy and my hair did too.”

Stepping closer he touches my face and turns my head. His touch feels distant and foreign when he caresses my neck and runs his fingers through the length of my hair. 

“How are you?” I interrupt him before he can lean in to hug me. 

“Wondering why you didn't tell me. Where've you been for the last week? It's bad enough I can't see you cause you're miles away but to avoid my calls. And then show up like this? Like a stranger.”

Tightly gripping my hair he realizes his anger and let’s go. Grabbing his waist I pull before he can walk away. 

“I wanted to surprise you. I missed you and wrapped things up quickly. It took all week. 

“You scared me.”

“I didn't mean to.”

“When did you change?”

“The weight has been gradual but the hair is new. It's a little messy but...”

”It's perfect... Don't change a thing.” He says pulling me closer.

"Nothing?" I look into his eyes for reassurance.

"No." He says running his fingers across the small of my back and kissing the top of my head. 

"Really? I can think of something I would change right now?"

"What's that?" He leans back, smiling with that grin I've been missing for too long.

"Kiss me and never let me go again."

"We can do that." 

Black and White House by AGi Architects

Barbie loves to keep her minimalism to a minimum with just simple lines and monochromatic design. Here’s a Dreamhouse that keeps it simple in a beautiful way!

Black & White House by AGi Architects

The design should be noticed for its bold black and white facade. It’s not a solid structure but an intricate maze of outer spaces communicated with the dark stone and provide natural light and cross ventilation at different levels. Natural light and ventilation are an important aspect of the design. 

Would you live in this dreamhouse?

Barbie would!

Enjoy!

Kisses, m.

Costa Rican Getaway House by Victor Canas

Sometimes the world takes all that you do personal and people make it all about themselves so you want to getaway from it! Barbie suggests finding the perfect getaway house so you can enjoy all around you! 

Costa Rican Getaway House by Victor Canas

The house is intended to provide an excuse to enjoy the beauty of your surroundings... "Because of the climate, you live outside as much as you do in, so I eliminated virtually any borders between those two worlds." - Victor Canas

Would you love a getaway to this dreamhouse?

Barbie would!

Enjoy!

Kisses, m.