New Arrivals at Casa Artelexia

Hand-embroidered cobalt blue Otomi

Corazones de Papel Greeting Cards

Peruvian Rugs

 Eat Mexico Cookbook by Lesley Tellez

Hand-sewn Frida Kahlo Dolls 

 Original Frida Kahlo Watercolor Paintings 

Happy Birthday Frida Kahlo!

Lil'Libros - Bilingual Books for Children

We are so in love with these adorable children's bilingual books by Lil' Libros.  Learn to count with Frida, your colors with Zapata and your first words with Loteria. All three available in store and online. 

Check back this Fall for the three new additions to the Lil'Libros collection, La Llorona, Lucha Libre and Guadalupe.

Workshop and Wine Wednesdays: Mexa-themed Nicho Collages

Make it a ladie's night or a evenign out with your date for our next Workshop and Wine Wednesday! We'll be building and painting nicho collages. Choose from various Mexa-themes - Frida, Lucha Libre, Loteria, Day of the Dead or Virgen de Guadalupe.

DATE: July 8th, 2015
TIME: 6-8pm
BYOB - Bring your own snacks and drinks!
21 and over only please
COST: $20 Early-bird TICKETS

Strange like me

Check out the original photos and full comic strip over at Zen Pencils. Artwork by Gav. 

Frida Kahlo Is Having a Moment by the NYTimes

According to the NYTimes, Frida Kahlo Is Having a Moment.  See the full article here. 

FRIDA CON ROLOS

So excited that I found this awesome limited edition piece on Instagram by The Peralta Project.  Just placed an order for two of these lovelies!! Wouldn't this be perfect in a guest bathroom or dressing room?!

A Fabulous Frida Craft Party

This past weekend we hosted the most fabulous Frida crafting party!!  Birthday girl, Mariel, went to town on making her own mexa-themed decorations.  This girl is super talented.  All of her guests wore their best floral dresses, flower crowns and over-sized jewelry.  It was a true Frida fiesta!!  Want to make your own box?!  Join us for our next Art Box Workshop.

Frida Food

Oh my Frida-goodness!! How rad is this Frida by Samantha Lee?!?!? Head on over to her site to see more of her edible creations.

Be Still My Heart

What is one to do when they can't sleep and it's 3:30 in the AM?  Pin, of course!  Especially right now as I gather ideas for the #dlpchairez wedding.  First up on my to do list, invitations.  I really wanted them done by last week and that clearly did not happen.  A DIY was the route I was hoping to take but they just weren't turning out quite as I'd hoped. There was some watercoloring going on, calligraphing and some doodling but nothing was looking like what I was invisioning in my head.  I know a DIY fail when I see one.

Well, anyways no DIY needed because I found these beauties on Etsy via Pinterest.  I am in LOVE.  This very morning I contacted JPstationery and they were super quick to respond.  Pamela has been oh-so-sweet and wonderfully helpful.  ind In 2 weeks we will have our wedding invitations.  Yay! I can't wait!!  Aren't they perfect?!   Invites - check!  Now I need to find some pretty stamps to go along with our lovely invites.  Any suggestions??  #82daystogo

Giant Paper Flower Workshop

Join us this August 16th at Casa Artelexia from 12-2pm where Tania Fischer will teach you how to make a couple models of paper flowers. Pricing includes all materials ( glue gun, scissors and paper) to make 2-3 flowers and instruction on how to make your own backdrop. (LIMITED SEATING)

All proceeds go to Operation Shower. Operation Shower is about celebrating, honoring and showing love to military families. Operation Shower is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and our mission is to provide joyful- AWESOME — baby showers for military families to ease the stress of deployment.
The tickets are not refundable ( but can be transferred)

Buy Your Tickets HERE
Early bird pricing before Aug. 1st: $45
After Aug. 2nd: $55

As seen on Hostess with the Mostess, Casa Artelexia and Urban Style Weddings blog… 

Frida Kahlo Inspired Art Show at Casa Artelexia

Join us on July 12th from 5-9pm at Casa Artelexia for our first ever Frida Kahlo Art Show.   We will feature the works of 25 artists from near and far, all inspired by Frida and her work. 

Enjoy body painting by Debi's Doodles, Paletas by Viva Pops, Music by our favorite DJ Toni Colon, Frida Kahlo desserts, Aguas Frescas and much more!

Tickets: $5 each - Space is Limited!!

Interested in showing your work in our show? Contact us.

Here's a sneak peek of the pieces we'll be showing!

Images: Melinda Quinn, Frank Ybarra, Claudia Tremblay

Call to Artists - Frida Kahlo Group Show at Casa Artelexia

We are having our first ever group show this July 12th, 2014 at Casa Artelexia! Please share this with anybody that may be interested. We will pick 50 artists to exhibit their Frida themed artwork in Casa Artelexia's Gallery from July 12th until August 21st. Opening reception will be from 5-9pm on July 12th, complete with music, drinks, snacks, raffles and more!!!

Frida Friday

   

Images found here

Stocking Stuffers at Casa Artelexia: Under $30

1. Catrina Box:

2. Rose Alpaca Bracelet:

3. Painted Clay Heart:

4. Small Otomi Embroidered Square:

5. Frida Kahlo Cuff Bracelet:

Juntos Por Siempre: A "Mexican Elopement"

When a couple decides to elope, its typically a secret and hurried affair. For this Juntos Por Siempre we've found an elopment just the opposite–a Mexican inspired elopement celebration! Complete with a beautiful photoshoot, unique tabletop, and Mexican folk inspiration (from RuffledBlog):