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A beautiful Cherry Blossom Korean Music Video! Enjoy!

The Jinhae Gunhang (Naval Port) Festival is the largest cherry blossom festival in the country and attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists, eager to catch a glimpse of the delicate flowers. (see pic of the above)

Nothing signals the beginning of spring like the blossoming of flowers. As temperatures get warmer, delicate cherry blossoms, vibrant yellow cornus fruit flowers, pure white apricot blossoms and all kinds of flowers start appearing throughout the country.

Everyone should take the opportunity to revel in the beauty of these flowers while they last until early April. Grab your cameras and follow the trail of the blossoming flowers throughout the country.

Apricot Blossoms

Over 83 acres of blooming ``maehwa'' (Japanese apricot) trees can be found in Maehwa Village, in the Daap-myeon region in South Jeolla Province, Korea. The Gwangyang Maehwa Festival opened last weekend, the first in a string of flower festivals around the country this season.

When in bloom, the apricot trees are filled with white flowers called ``ume.'' The entire Maehwa Village and the Baegun Mountain are blanketed with pure white ume that create a picture perfect landscape.

The trees also produce the small green Japanese apricot called ``maesil,'' which has a tangy flavor. Many shops sell maesil, as well as maesil drinks and preserves.

Cornus Fruit Flowers

Brilliant yellow flowers from the ``sansuyu'' (cornus fruit) trees are starting to fully bloom in Gurye county, San-dong, South Jeolla Province, Korea. The Gurye Sansuyu Festival, which begins on earlier April and runs through the weekend, is held every year in an area usually known for its hot springs near Mt. Jiri. Visitors flock to catch a glimpse of the explosion of yellow blossoms near the mountain slopes.

The festival also highlights the use of sansuyu flowers as ingredients in tea, rice cakes, and alcohol. Visitors can enjoy the pretty flowers and take leisurely walks around the area, but they can also relax by taking a dip at the nearby hot springs.

A best place to see Cherry Blossoms

The Jinhae Gunhang (Naval Port) Festival is the largest, and arguably the prettiest, cherry blossom festival in Korea. This year, the festival been started March 27 and rans through April 5 at Jinhae, South Gyeongsang Province.

Every year, hundreds of thousands of tourists head down the city to bask in the beauty of the cherry blossoms trees. The festival's roots date back to April 13, 1952, when the statue of famous Admiral Yi Sun-shin was unveiled at the Bukwon Rotary. Yi, a local hero, victoriously led the Korean army against the Japanese in a naval battle. But it was only in 1963 that the festival honoring the Admiral's patriotism was developed into an annual event.

Seoul in Full Bloom

Thousand of Seoulites flock to the Yeouido Spring Flower Festival every year to see cherry blossoms. 

The Yeouido Spring Flower Festival runs through every year on April 9-13 and is one of the most awaited flower festivals in Seoul.

More than 1,000 cherry blossom trees, as well as azaleas and forsythias, can be found along Yunjung street, behind the Yeouido National Assembly Building, making it a popular destination for families, friends and couples.

Other places to enjoy spring flowers in Seoul include Namsan Park, Changgyeong Palace and Kyunghee University campus.

Information by Korean Newspaper.

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Models show Korean traditional sweets at a store in Seoul on Sunday (19th January) ahead of the lunar New Year.

Photo by Digital Korean News

Happy New Year 2009!!

Flight attendants hang a rice sieve (bokjori) on the wall in Korea Incheon Airport on Friday date of 3rd January 2009. It is supposed to drive away evil spirits and bring good luck in a year 2009.

(Picture by Korean News)

Today, I received an award today from Teresa at TopCat Creations. A big thank you Teresa for thinking of me.

The qualifications to receive this award are:

A. Display a cheerful attitude.
B. Love one another.
C. Make mistakes.
D. Learn from others.
E. Be a positive contributor to the blog world.
F. Love life.
G. Love kids.

The Rules:

1. Please link back!
2. Post the rules
3. Choose 5 people to give it to
4. Recipients must fill the characteristics above
5. Create a post to share this
6. Thank the winners

I would love to pass this award on to the following five:

 The Muse at A Diva's Hammer...Wielded By The Muse

Sherry Smyth at Etsy Cottage Style

Lynn at The Rose Cottage

The Cookie Girl at Cookie Girl Creations

Kim Lavine at Mommy Millionaire Online Magazine

Thank you ladies for hosting such nice blogs & Magazine. You all do such a wonderful job!

Heat up the cold winter days and holiday parties with the season's hottest makeup collections. Women can update their look with new shades of red lipstick, dark eye shadow, shimmering powders and metallic nail polish.

Be Radiant in Red

Red is the color of the season, as seen in the numerous holiday makeup collections revolving around the color.

Clinique's 2008 holiday makeup collection, ``Party Red,'' is perfect for winter dates and holiday parties. Red lips are the main focus, with six new shades of lipstick; Red-y to Wear, Angel Red, Vintage Wine, Party Red, Parisian Red and Cranberry Cream, that would suit anyone's skin tone and preference. The lipsticks come in different formulations such as glossy, long-lasting, all-day shine and matte.

Learn how to get the look:*

 

Cheeks

Highlight cheeks with Blushing Blush Powder Blush in Aglow for soft, radiant colour. Sweep along cheekbone, from apple of cheek up toward temple.

 

Lips

Brilliant red lips are the height of holiday sophistication. Line and fill in lips with Defining Liner For Lips in Red-y or Not, then slick on Long Last Soft Shine Lipstick in Limited Edition Party Red. Top with Full Potential Lips Plump and Shine in Limited Edition Strawberry Burst for a festive shimmer. It?s one of six kissable shades in Clinique?s Holiday 2008 Kissable Six Set.

 

Fragrance

Clinique Happy captures the joy of the season. Spray into air, then walk into the mist for scent-kissed skin.

Always remember to match red lipstick with soft muted eye shadows, defined eyes and subtle blusher.

The cold winter weather is always harsh on the skin, especially the face. Protect the skin, not just from the weather, but also from signs of aging, with the new Clinique Superdefense SPF 25 Age Defense Moisturizer. Having a good foundation is also important, such as the new Supermoisture Makeup, which is ultra-creamy, yet lightweight. It helps keep the skin looking soft and radiant.

MAC Cosmetics also unveiled its holiday collection ``Passion of Red.'' Get a glowing holiday look with MAC's decadent eye shadows and luscious lip colors. Choose from four eye shadow palettes, ranging from warm, cool, classic and smoky palettes.

The MAC VIVA GLAM lip compact includes two shades of lipstick and one gloss in holiday shades. Proceeds from the sale of the VIVA GLAM compact are donated to the MAC AIDS Fund to support people living with HIV and AIDS.

Both eye shadow and lip palettes are housed in snakeskin-embossed metal compact cases adorned with a faux jewel.

MAC also came out with the Adoring Carmine Lip set, which include two full-size lipsticks and 1 gloss in holiday shades in a red makeup bag, perfect as a holiday present.

Golden Look

Women can recreate the season's trendy look with The Face Shop's new makeup collection, ``Fairy Gold.'' With gold and wine as the main colors, the collection features glossy lip colors, gold eye shadows and apricot-colored blush.

The Face Shop released its new line of anti-wrinkle products, MyeongHan Miindo Lyn, to protect the skin from the harsh weather. The MyeongHan Miindo makeup base smoothens the skin, while the foundation helps brighten the face.

To get the bright-eyed look, apply the gold bronze eye shadow on the lids. Then, use the gel eyeliner and jet black Extreme Volume mascara to define the eyes. Lightly apply the Baked Shimmer Apricot blusher on the cheekbones. On the lips, use the wine-colored Diamond Shine Lipgloss for a glamorous look, or the pinkish gloss for a more natural look.

Chanel's 2008 Christmas collection features beige, pink and red colors, accented gold and silver pearly particles. Among the new items are the Les 4 Ombres eye shadow in 79 Spices, and glossy lip colors in Gold Shine and Red Shine.

Chanel also introduced limited edition beige-pink Perlee Rosee and sexy Gold Shimmer nail polishes. Finish off your holiday look by brushing a sweep of the limited edition Poudre Precieuse Or highlighting powder on the face and body for a golden halo effect.

Informations by Korean Magazine & Clinique Homepage

A lady driver dressed as Santa Claus in Seoul on Monday ~ 9th December, 2008'

Photo by Korean News

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Monday, December 1, 2008 at 6:34AM

 By Kelly Kim

I don't need much in my life. I make a wish for a few things. I really want to see us living happily, eating healthy and loving each other forever and ever. Life is too short, so spend more time with your family and cherish the love you have. There is nothing more important than that, nothing that you can have.

I'm a simple Asian stay-at-home mom of one child living in Korea.
I am married to my husband for 2 years and my daughter is only 15 months old.

We are not a rich family. Our life is very simple just like regular people. My husband works very hard at his job to provide for the family. As a member in this family I decided to find a way to work from home, in order to earn a bit of money to help my hubby. So I started selling my handmade jewelry and crafts on the Internet. Even I understand that I can't get that much money running this small business, but I believe nothing to be impossible, if you are really trying your hardest to do something to help provide for your family.

I am very passionate in business so I'm always trying to get a chance to research all the news and information on the Internet to increase my knowledge.

 

The life of a stay-at-home mom life here is quite boring. Korean women are always busy with cooking and taking care of the babies at home. Korean women don?t employee a nanny that much because they really love to spend more time with their children and grow up with them together. Sometimes I will get off the computer to bring my daughter along shopping or to go to the park to get some fresh air. My daughter doesn't like playing by herself so most of the time she needs me to keep her company and we spend a lot of time playing together! She loves my handmade teddy bear ponytails and she was so happy when I let her wear them in her hair! 

 

 

 

She is so cute, especially when she talks baby talk and pretends to be friends with her teddy bears! I am really surprised she loves to help me clean up the floor and helps me hang up clothes sometimes. She is just a 16 month old baby!! I'm very proud of to be her mom. She is a very smart girl and I love her so much! My promise to myself is to do my best to make her happy and give her a better life in the future. My goal in running my business it to earn a bit more money to make sure she's eating good, living good and go to the best school. I know this is what every mom hopes to see for her children. 

 

Thank you.

 

Writing by Kelly,Kim

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Lovely Santa Korean girls ~"Smiling"~

Amusement park employees smile during a 'Santa Academy,' part of a promotional event for Christmas at the Everland amusement park in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province on Wednesday 27 November, 2008

Photo by Korean News

~Foreign Wives Hanbok Fashion Show~

The wives of foreign ambassadors to Korea take part in a benefit fashion show for starving children around the world at 63 City in Yeouido, Seoul on Tuesday 26 November, 2008

Photo by Korean News