Chocolate Swirl Pumpkin Bundt Cake by Jesse Bluma at Pointe Viven

Chocolate Swirl Pumpkin Bundt Cake

Jesse Bluma at Pointe Viven. All rights reserved.

Holidays or any day for that matter is a time for gratitude.  Making family and friends happy with the gift of baked goods, pies, cookies, and more creates good times and memories.  Surrounding ourselves with people that like to laugh, are genuine, and enjoy food too is always a good thing.  Certainly, chocolate cake is a genuine gift of cookery.

Chocolate Swirl Pumpkin Bundt Cake Topped with Ganache.  The recipe includes the best quality ingredients and the cake is crafted using time-tested techniques.  Quality ingredients ensure the best taste and respect for the gift receiver.  Process also matters.  Each cake is carefully created to ensure it is made well and tastes delectable.  The cake batter is gently stirred and transferred into the cake pan, while layers of chocolate streusel are thoughtfully arranged.  At the end, the cake is baked and watched with care.  This is definitely one for the chocolate lovers.

As Marion Cunningham, author of The Fannie Farmer Cookbook, declared, the art and science of cookery is a creative endeavor.  Cakes or other goods for family and friends is a fun and excellent way to demonstrate gratitude.  

Thank you to all those that have been loyal supporters and fans.  Jesse Bluma at Pointe Viven liberates taste in cookery, culture, and community, provides gourmet goods made with organic ingredients, inspired by the culinary worlds of California, Central, and South America, and engages in a community of customers and readers with lifestyle content, reviews, and expertise.

How do you liberate food and taste in your everyday?  Location…follow…Jesse Bluma at Pointe Viven offers gourmet morsels made with high standards.  Quality, respect for local, fresh, and organic ingredients is the recipe for success.  Artisanal goods are lightly sweetened, using natural ingredients and thoughtfully created.

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Fashion Portfolio: Expert Tip for Dressing Well—Inspirit Your Wardrobe with South American Style

Fashion Portfolio:  

Expert Tip for Dressing Well—Inspirit Your Wardrobe with South American Style

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In life we may not become famous, infamous, or blockbusters. We do; however, have the power to become something more than those labels.  It is our savvy and confidence that allows us to rise above and experience living life with good taste.  Our travels, life experiences, and dreams are snapshots on the runway of our lives.  There is no better place than the now to make the best strides down that runway.   This is your epic, your life, so choose the label you wear wisely.

Knowing what to wear and how to wear it is a powerful skill.  Some readers are at an advanced level and have a personal style.  Some will go on to experiment with clothes, trends, and brands.  While others may be too intrepid to wear anything besides t-shirts and shorts.  Once you conquer the clothing world and develop a lifelong interest in dressing right, you will feel more inspired to shop and enjoy your home, social, and business life.

Not sure?  No need to be scared of labels, black-ties, white-ties, button-downs, or bespoke clothing.  Here is where expert knowledge and trusted expertise comes in handy.  Many readers rely on Jesse Bluma at Pointe Viven as their go-to source.  Let an enjoyable experience with these fashion recipes be your start.  If you are more advanced and comfortable with fashion items, share your ideas, purchases, and suggestions.

What we wear is powerful and attitude matters.  Remind yourself again: You deserve to live well and be well.  Creating a closet of items right for you, along with excellent fitness, health, and life habits, is all an expression of how you respect yourself.  Knowing what to wear and executing fashion looks can be a challenge.  The guidelines, inspirations, and ideas in this article will spark your interest and get you wearing more than the same three items over-and-over.  As the notable custom tailor Alan Flusser observed, “A necktie’s motif, or pattern, expresses the poetry, the sense of whimsy, the psychology of the individual wearer.” 

   

Models.  The images we see in ads, movies, and media can influence our goals and perceptions.  Keep in mind the people in those professions spend a lot of time and have a lot of time to look their best.  Or computer graphics best.  Rather than focusing on images in media, focus on what is the right fit, look, and use of clothes for you.  As I learned from fashion designer Oscar de la Renta, fashion is about what is trending in stores and style is more about your own personality.  Take a moment to reflect upon good fashion sense, your life, needs, and goals.  That will be the center of what gets you fashion fit.  Structure your closet and drawers with options for your various activities, career, the climate you live in, and seasons. 

The Wardrobe Essentials.  It is key to make clothing selections with a long-term frame of mind.  Quality construction and timeless pieces are sharp and financially smart choices.  Know your measurements and proportions.  Take a look in the mirror to see what cuts, colors, shapes, and lengths are best for you.  There is a learning curve for going from being dressed by mom to dressing yourself, for your current physique, current life, and adventures.  Calvin Klein, business mogul and designer, once explained to me at a fashion show that what people wear should be modern, clean, and make them look their best.  Personal responsibility is at the heart of dressing well.  Study magazines, people in the streets, in school, models, and actors in your age range.  Also, seek out knowledgeable salespeople in stores and vintage shops.

Fashion Portfolio: Expert Tip for Dressing Well—Inspirit Your Wardrobe with South American

Powerful cultures across the South American continent impact fashion, food, entertainment, and much more across the world.  The modern man is well influenced and makes his wardrobe strong by being aware of South American cultures, their fresh and bright perspectives, coastal references, ruggedness, and debonair character.  Handsome designs, stylish haircuts, and the classics reign across the continent from Peru to Brazil, Venezuela to Argentina.  The Amazon River, islands, stunning mountains, wide deserts, and adventurous cities, political, and social disquietude create vast differences, variety, and ways of living in each country.  Although, nature is a common theme throughout clothing in South America; sunsets, oceans hues, and green lands serve as inspiration

Countries within South America are blessed with sunshine, snow, agriculture, and tourism.  The cultural values, economics, arts, and other influences within each country make for a wide variety of needs in apparel.  Additionally, wardrobe is individualized for home, work, and play life.  Wool, alpaca, cotton, and denim are popular fabrics.  Throughout autumn and into spring thick, plush, coats and jackets are used to stay warm.  As spring blooms and summer approaches the warm coats give way to bright green and white shirts, pale blue suits, and tropical themes.  Also apparent is an interest in vintage clothing, as well as leather goods, bags, shoes, and boots.  

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Create the Look for Yourself

Blazers, Suits, and Ties

Left: Tommy Hilfiger Men's Two Button Oxford Weave Blazer, Teal, 38 Regular

Center Left: Kenneth Cole Reaction  Men's Classic Spring Solid Silver Necktie

Center Right: Tommy Hilfiger Men's Oxford Rib Stripe Tie, Red, One Size

Right: DKNY Men's Two Button Slim Fit Suit

Left: Tommy Hilfiger Men's Two Button Oxford Weave Blazer, Coral, 40 Short

Center Left: Nautica Men's Spring Nautical Check Tie, Red, One Size

Center Right: Tommy Hilfiger Men's Nautical Market Stripe Slim Tie, Medium Blue, One Size

Right: DKNY Men's Two Button Slim Fit Suit, Blue, 44 Regular

Sweaters

Left: NOVICA Grey Knitted Alpaca Wool Blend Pullover Sweater, 'Gray Fog Secret'

Center Left: NOVICA Black and White Men's 100% Alpaca Sweater, 'Navy Spark'

Center Right: NOVICA Black and Grey Men's Alpaca Blend Sweater, 'Cortijo Man in Black'

Right: NOVICA Gray Striped Alpaca Wool Blend Sweater, 'Cortijo Man in Orange'

Shoes

Kenneth Cole New York Men's Coat Armour Oxford, Cognac, 10 M US

Sperry Top-Sider Men's Cloud CVO Sneakers

Timberland Men's Britton Hill Cap Toe Chukka WP Boot, Black Full Grain, 12 M US

Accessories 

Original Penguin Men's Straw Porkpie Hat

Fossil FOS3043S Rectangular Sunglasses, Black & Gray Gradient, 57 mm

Left: NOVICA Men's Brown Leather and .925 Sterling Silver Bracelet 'Chankas Warrior', 8.75"

Right: NOVICA Black Leather Animal Themed Wallets, 'Ancient Bird In Black'

Left: Emporio Armani Men's AR6073 Sport Silver Watch

Right: NOVICA Grey Men's 100% Alpaca Scarf, 'Gray Squared'

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Credit: alanflusser.com, pexels.com, Amazon.com, "Argentina, View of Boots in Las Rosas." AGSL Digital Photo Archive - South America. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 May 2017.  "Argentina, Man Eating from Knife in Las Rosas." AGSL Digital Photo Archive - South America. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 May 2017.  "Argentina, Guitar Player with Crowd after Pato Game." AGSL Digital Photo Archive - South America. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 May 2017.  "Argentina, Workers Loading Grain in South West Buenos Aires Province." AGSL Digital Photo Archive - South America. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 May 2017.  "Argentina, Men Examining Tobacco Plants in East Salta Province." AGSL Digital Photo Archive - South America. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 May 2017.

Fashion Portfolio: Refresh Your Wardrobe with Central American Style by Jesse Bluma

Fashion Portfolio: Refresh Your Wardrobe with Central American Style

Jesse Bluma at Pointe Viven. All rights reserved.

In life we may not become famous, infamous, or blockbusters. We do; however, have the power to become something more than those labels.  It is our savvy and confidence that allows us to rise above and experience living life with good taste.  Our travels, life experiences, and dreams are snapshots on the runway of our lives.  There is no better place than the now to make the best strides down that runway.   This is your epic, your life, so choose the label you wear wisely.

Knowing what to wear and how to wear it is a powerful skill.  Some readers are at an advanced level and have a personal style.  Some will go on to experiment with clothes, trends, and brands.  While others may be too intrepid to wear anything besides t-shirts and shorts.  Once you conquer the clothing world and develop a lifelong interest in dressing right, you will feel more inspired to shop and enjoy your home, social, and business life.

Join the fans of Amazon Prime. As an Amazon Prime member, you receive many shipping, shopping, streaming, reading, and other benefits. Prime Video stacks up in the universe of streaming.

Not sure?  No need to be scared of labels, black-ties, white-ties, button-downs, or bespoke clothing.  Here is where expert knowledge and trusted expertise comes in handy.  Many readers rely on Jesse Bluma at Pointe Viven as their go-to source.  Let an enjoyable experience with these fashion recipes be your start.  If you are more advanced and comfortable with fashion items, share your ideas, purchases, and suggestions.

What we wear is powerful and attitude matters.  Remind yourself again:  You deserve to live well and be well.  Creating a closet of items right for you, along with excellent fitness, health, and life habits, is all an expression of how you respect yourself.  Knowing what to wear and executing fashion looks can be a challenge.  The guidelines, inspirations, and ideas in this article will spark your interest and get you wearing more than the same three items over-and-over.  As the notable custom tailor Alan Flusser observed, “A necktie’s motif, or pattern, expresses the poetry, the sense of whimsy, the psychology of the individual wearer.” 

   

Models.  The images we see in ads, movies, and media can influence our goals and perceptions.  Keep in mind the people in those professions spend a lot of time and have a lot of time to look their best.  Or computer graphics best.  Rather than focusing on images in media, focus on what is the right fit, look, and use of clothes for you.  As I learned from fashion designer Oscar de la Renta, fashion is about what is trending in stores and style is more about your own personality.  Take a moment to reflect upon good fashion sense, your life, needs, and goals.  That will be the center of what gets you fashion fit.  Structure your closet and drawers with options for your various activities, career, the climate you live in, and seasons. 

The Wardrobe Essentials.  It is key to make clothing selections with a long-term frame of mind.  Quality construction and timeless pieces are sharp and financially smart choices.  Know your measurements and proportions.  Take a look in the mirror to see what cuts, colors, shapes, and lengths are best for you.  There is a learning curve for going from being dressed by mom to dressing yourself, for your current physique, current life, and adventures.  Calvin Klein, business mogul and designer, once explained to me at a fashion show that what people wear should be modern, clean, and make them look their best.  Personal responsibility is at the heart of dressing well.  Study magazines, people in the streets, in school, models, and actors in your age range.  Also, seek out knowledgeable salespeople in stores and vintage shops.

Fashion Portfolio:  Refresh Your Wardrobe with Central American Style

Imagine on a clear day seeing the summit of a volcano, the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean, jungle, and Maya monuments.  That is the adventurous and mind transforming land of the amazing isthmus between North and South America.  The people, cultures, beaches, cuisine, and outdoor activities in this land of turquoise water, dense forests, farms, and bustling towns is inspirational.  

Central American clothing embodies modern tribalism.  White cotton pants and shirts and straw cowboy hats are the traditional garb.  Contemporary fashion for men is on par with other great city centers around the globe.  From ticos, natives, in Costa Rica to pelaos, dudes, in Panama, Central American fashion is colorful, versatile, and full of variety.  Wardrobe in this part of the Americas includes formal wear, long sleeved collar tops, jeans, blazers, t-shirts, tennis shoes, work boots, hats, and more.  Mainly in earth tones and pops of color.  

Clothing and fashion communicates a message about ourselves, status, and attitude about events, social situations, school, work, and more.  Traditional clothing across Central America utilizes a rainbow of colors, geometric designs, and trims.  These elements were and are still used to demonstrate social rank, status, religion, and community.  Over time traditional clothing in this region, as in other parts of the world, has given way to innovations and desire among people to emulate trends.  The climate, biomes, career and more influence the well dressed man in Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama.

Create the Look for Yourself

Shirts 

Left:  BOSS Green C-Bustal Shirt in Navy XL

Center Left:  BOSS Reid F Shirt in Navy 2XL

Center Right:  Faherty Men's Signature Washed Twill Shirt Navy Windowpane ( Red Windowpane, L)

Right:  Theory Men's Stripe Flat Knit Pol, White, X-Small

Hoodies

Left:  NOVICA Grey Men's Fleece Hooded Pullover, 'Mountain Adventure

Right:  Alternative Men's Marathon Pullover Hoodie, Eco True Pacific Blue, XL

Shorts

Left:  Original Penguin Men's P55 8 inch Basic Short with Stretch Slim, Kelp, 32

Middle:  Original Penguin Men's 9' Stretch Twill Short Slim, True Blue, 32

Right:  Original Penguin Men's 8" Stretch Scout Short, Vintage Indigo, XX-Large

Swim

Left:  Original Penguin Men's Ombre Stripe Fixed Waist Swim Trunk, Dark Sapphire, 34

Middle:  Faherty Beacon Trunk - Men's Daydream Isle, M

Right:  Original Penguin Men's Stripe Print Volley Swim Trunk, Dark Sapphire, 32

Accessories 

Left:  Mexico - 8" Bracelet by Swannys 

Right:  NOVICA Jade .925 Sterling Silver Artisan Crafted Modern Ring, 'Royal Maya'

Above:  NOVICA Beige 100% Cotton Passport Wallet, 'Chestnut Kaleidoscope'

Left:  NOVICA Brown Leather Portfolio, 'Traveler in Espresso'  

Right:  NOVICA Black Leather Portfolio, 'Traveler in Black'

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Credit:   alanflusser. com, Amazon. com, The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs:  Photography Collection, The New York Public Library. "Surf Bathing, Long Beach, Calif.  The New York Public Library Digital Collections. 1898 - 1931. http:// digitalcollections .nypl. org/items/510d47d9-a588-a3d9-e040-e00a18064a99