BoricuaJoy Designs

BoricuaJoy Designs

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Gifts by and for the diaspora of Puerto Rico.

03/26/2021

Y ahi, familia? Allow me to introduce myself: my name is RAQUEL 😁 I am the creator / designer / manager / owner / everything behind BoricuaJoy Designs!⁠⁠
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I'm so happy that you've found my page and I hope that I can continue to create that which remind you of our favorite island 🌴⁠⁠
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Stick around as I go deeper into why I started this shop + the inspiration behind my designs.⁠⁠
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In the meanwhile, if you haven't already: FOLLOW this page + my shop on Etsy to stay up-to-date with new products and more!⁠⁠
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boricuajoy.etsy.com⁠⁠
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02/28/2021

6am designing has me thinking that I'm on to something here.

I take so much pride in my designs. I wake up and immediately begin thinking about what to make next.

My hope is that someone's mom / dad / spouse / grandparent / neighbor feels JOY at receiving one of my creations.

So what do y'all think: do I need to add STICKERS to the line-up? What would you want to see? Let me know in the comments 🤔





02/25/2021

When people ask how I cook so well or why my food is so flavorful, I will always point to Borinquen!⁠⁠
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✨ Just in time for Mother's Day + Father's Day, check out the new aprons in the shop! Adjustable and available in various colors, there's a design for everyone (with more on the way!)⁠⁠
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📷: "Mi Sabor Viene de Puerto RIco", 100% cotton kitchen apron (black)⁠⁠
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02/21/2021

I love seeing photos of my designs up on walls! Do you have any pictures to share? Post it up on IG and tag the shop page ! 💚⁠⁠
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📷: "PR Born in You", custom 12x36" canvas

02/16/2021

When the streets are covered in snow, I think back to the winding montes of Borinquen. The sun is shining down strong on them now, I just know it.⁠⁠
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Whose city is covered in snow right now?⁠⁠
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📷: Montes of Puerto Rico (photo by Javier Amador)

02/14/2021

We may love many things and people, but Borinquen will always be in our hearts. Happy Dia de San Valentín to all of us PR lovers! 💚⁠⁠
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Who's eating good today?⁠⁠
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📷: "PR Heart" with all 78 pueblos, color: heather teal, size 2XL

02/10/2021

You can have a throw pillow that says the word "HOME"...or you can have one that shows the shape of the place you love most.⁠⁠
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What do you currently own that reminds you of your home away from home?⁠⁠
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✨ Be sure to grab one of these 100% cotton twill pillow cases, custom-printed to display your favorite pueblo — available in 5 sizes, zipper case only or with a fluffy insert!⁠⁠
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📷: "Coamo, Puerto Rico", 14" x 14"⁠⁠
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All pillows ship for FREE in the US!

02/08/2021

It's snowing A LOT in Chicago today, but I prefer to stay in a tropical state of mind (for my sanity!)⁠⁠
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Who else is getting snowed on today? ❄️ What helps you survive the winter season when all you want to do is pack your things and live in el llano until June?⁠⁠
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📷: El Yunque, Río Grande, Puerto Rico⁠ (Wei Zeng)

02/07/2021

Boricuas who were born in the States or any other country: do you consider Puerto Rico to still be "home"?⁠⁠
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📷: "PR Born in You" Print | available as a physical art print or digital download in the shop today.

Photos from BoricuaJoy Designs's post 02/04/2021

Fun fact: "la Ma'i mia" comes from San Sebastián. 6 generations of farm laborers (jornaleros) born + living out there.⁠⁠
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Even though I have family all over the island, when people ask where my family comes from, I say "del Pepino." I couldn't be prouder of my campo roots.⁠⁠
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Which pueblo(s) are you the proudest to represent?⁠⁠
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✨ MADE IN PR coffee mugs — customizable to have a unique stamp for your municipio on the front, and the its "nickname" + established year back — the perfect gift for you, your parents + grandparents!⁠⁠
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📷: “San Sebastián del Pepino”, 15oz. coffee mug

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