BoricuaJoy Designs

BoricuaJoy Designs Gifts by and for the diaspora of Puerto Rico.

Y ahi, familia? Allow me to introduce myself: my name is RAQUEL 😁 I am the creator / designer / manager / owner / everyt...
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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6am designing has me thinking that I'm on to something here.I take so much pride in my designs. I wake up and immediatel...
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 🤔

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When people ask how I cook so well or why my food is so flavorful, I will always point to Borinquen!⁠⁠⁠⁠✨ Just in time f...
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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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 pag...
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

When the streets are covered in snow, I think back to the winding montes of Borinquen. The sun is shining down strong on...
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)

We may love many things and people, but Borinquen will always be in our hearts. Happy Dia de San Valentín to all of us P...
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

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 m...
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!

It's snowing A LOT in Chicago today, but I prefer to stay in a tropical state of mind (for my sanity!)⁠⁠⁠⁠Who else is ge...
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)

Boricuas who were born in the States or any other country: do you consider Puerto Rico to still be "home"?⁠⁠⁠⁠📷: "PR Bor...
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.

Fun fact: "la Ma'i mia" comes from San Sebastián. 6 generations of farm laborers (jornaleros) born + living out there.⁠⁠...
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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