La Virgen de Guadalupe

La Virgen de Guadalupe 12" x 12" Square Wall Calendar

¡Bienvenidos al primer blog en español de BrownTrout Publishers! Para nuestra primera entrada queremos reconocer a nuestro vecino al sur, el gran país de México. Una de las tradiciones religiosas más importantes y bien conocidas en México es la devoción por la Virgen María, y Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe es la imagen más amada.

La Virgen de Guadalupe 12" x 12" Square Wall Calendar

La Virgen de Guadalupe 12" x 12" Square Wall Calendar

Según la tradición mexicana, San Juan Diego, que era de la tribu indígena de los chichimecas, vio la aparación de la Virgen en el cerro de Tepeyac (muy cerca de la Ciudad de México). Ella estaba rodeada por rosas, flores que no son nativas de México y que no sobreviven en los climas áridos. La Señora le pidió a Juan Diego que construyese una iglesia en el sitio de la aparición. Ella prometió proteger a los pobres y los desgraciados del país, y como resultado la gente mexicana la honra todavía con oraciones y ofrendas.

La Virgen de Guadalupe 12" x 12" Square Wall Calendar

La Virgen de Guadalupe 12" x 12" Square Wall Calendar

Con el permiso del obispo del territorio, San Juan Diego dejó a su familia, su casa y sus bienes para dedicarse a la limpieza y el mantenimiento de la pequeña capilla, hoy transformada en una basílica elegante. La dedicación de Juan Diego para preservar la humilde iglesia es un símbolo elocuente de la devoción profunda de los mexicanos a la Virgen de Guadalupe. Nuestro título ‘La Virgen de Guadalupe’ es un calendario del 2014 todo en español, con los días festivos de México y Puerto Rico. ¡Celebre su fé con una bellísima imagen de la Sagrada Virgen cada mes!

¡Compre este calendario aquí!

La Virgen de Guadalupe 12" x 12" Square Wall Calendar

La Virgen de Guadalupe 12" x 12" Square Wall Calendar

Thailand

Thailand 12" x 12" Square Wall Calender

A wondrous ancient land with both staggering natural beauty and a fast-paced urban nightlife, Thailand has something to offer for every traveler. The impressive Buddhist temple spires coexist with towering city skylines, and in both settings the friendly and welcoming people keep visitors coming back year after year.

Thailand 12" x 12" Square Wall Calendar

Thailand 12" x 12" Square Wall Calendar

Thailand's history is extremely ancient, and there is evidence that humans inhabited the area as long as 40,000 years ago. In more recent centuries, several kingdoms existed including the Sukothai, Khmer and Malay states. It is these people that give Thailand its legacy of Buddhism, which can be seen in the incredibly intricate temples and monuments to the Enlightened One. Another interesting cultural feature to enjoy is Muay Thai kickboxing, which has now been exported to the rest of the world. Surfers or those looking just to relax can have their choice of several pristine and scenic beaches.

Thailand 12" x 12" Square Wall Calendar

Thailand 12" x 12" Square Wall Calendar

Perhaps the best thing about Thailand is the food. Infamous for its spicy dishes like curries and soups, Thai cuisine also makes use of distinctive and savory ingredients like peanut, coconut, Thai basil, anise and cilantro. The great thing about Thai cooking is that styles can vary significantly from region to region. In addition to geographic influence (such as coastal dwellers eating more seafood dishes), the great religious diversity of Thailand also contributes to the fascinating and very tasty array of foods available. So whether you're looking for a crowded market or a deserted beach, the mingling of old and new in Thailand keeps things spicy!

We give you the beauty of Thailand, displayed in the same great high-quality photography you've come to expect from BrownTrout!

You can purchase this calendar here.

Thailand 12" X 12" Square Wall Calendar

Thailand 12" X 12" Square Wall Calendar

Emblem 3 Official Posters and Poster Book!

Emblem 3 Official Poster Collection

 

Emblem 3 Official Poster Collection

Emblem 3 Official Poster Collection

 

Emblem 3 Official Poster Collection

Emblem 3 Official Poster Collection

BrownTrout is teaming up with Live Nation Merchandise to bring you the
Emblem 3 Official Poster Book. This poster book contains over 25 pull-out posters of Drew, Wesley and Keaton, plus it includes a bonus double-size poster! Whether they are rocking the crowd on stage or just kicking back, the guys from E3 are on fire in this awesome poster collection.

Purchase the Emblem 3 Official Poster Book here!

Emblem 3 Poster Version A

Emblem 3 Poster Version A

We are also proud to present 2 brand new full-size wall posters Since getting their big break last year on the X-Factor, the trio has gone on to release a hugely successful debut album, "Nothing to Lose." Now fresh off a tour with Selena Gomez, Emblem 3 is gearing up for an equally successful 2014. Decorate your wall and show your support with one of these beautiful posters from BrownTrout.

Emblem 3 Wall Posters available here!

Emblem 3 Poster Version B

Emblem 3 Poster Version B

You can also find all licensed Emblem 3 Posters and Poster Books at such local grocery stores as Safeway, Albertson’s and Winco Foods

Emblem 3 Square Wall and Mini Calendars

Emblem 3 Square 12" x 12" Wall Calendar

 

Emblem 3 Square 12" x 12" Wall Calendar

Emblem 3 Square 12" x 12" Wall Calendar

Emblem 3 Square 12" x 12" Wall Calendar

Emblem 3 Square 12" x 12" Wall Calendar

This week BrownTrout is very proud to announce the release of the 2014 Emblem 3 wall calendar, in 12" x 12" and 7" x 7" mini formats. The talented young trio, consisting of Wesley Stromberg, Keaton Stromberg, and their best friend Drew Chadwick, have had a tremendously successful 2013, bringing a laid-back and fun California style to the global pop scene.

You can purchase this calendar by clicking here.

Emblem 3 Mini 7" x 7" Calendar

Emblem 3 Mini 7" x 7" Calendar

Originally from Sequim, Washington, E3 first wowed audiences with an original song written by Chadwick, 'Sunset Blvd', for their audition on the second season of X-Factor. They finished fourth and by the end of the season had captivated the attention of viewers and judges alike. Their debut album, entitled "Nothing to Lose," was released this summer. The 12 stylish images in this calendar show just why the group is so hot right now!

Emblem 3 Mini  7" x 7" Calendar

Emblem 3 Mini 7" x 7" Calendar

The guys just finished a cross-country tour in support of Selena Gomez, and they show no signs of slowing for 2014. So celebrate your love of Emblem 3 all year long with these awesome 2014 calendars!

You can purchase this calendar by clicking here.

Emblem 3 Mini  7" x 7" Calendar

Emblem 3 Mini 7" x 7" Calendar

Beyoncé

In this calendar we give you all the glamor and style that is…Beyoncé.

Since first grabbing our attention as one third of Destiny's Child, one of the most popular and best-selling girl-groups of all time, Beyoncé Knowles has gone on to a stellar solo career. Independent, powerful, and beautiful, maybe what's most impressive about Beyoncé, a.k.a. Sasha Fierce, is her sheer talent and ability to move easily among different roles. A singer-songwriter with 17 Grammy awards, dancer, actress, creator of her own fragrance, and now mother, she has shown that she can do it all!

Beyoncé

Originally from Houston, Beyoncé (born Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter) got her start at a young age participating in local talent contests, once winning over children twice her age. She continued singing in high school and in local choirs before hooking up with childhood friends to form Girl's Tyme, which would later become Destiny's Child. The group saw their breakout success with their second album, 'The Writing's on the Wall,' with songs like 'Say My Name' receiving major airplay. During a hiatus with the group, she released her first solo album, 'Dangerously in Love,' which sold 11 million copies.

Beyoncé

Following the disbanding of Destiny's Child, Knowles expanded into acting, appearing in films like Dreamgirls and The Pink Panther (and who could forget her in Austin Powers: Goldmember?) She married rap-mogul and producer Jay-Z, with whom she know has a little girl named Blue Ivy. Whether it's her entrepreneurial spirit, releasing fashion and perfume lines, or her support of causes such as empowerment of women and non-violence, this beautiful and talented star is here to stay.

Beyoncé

Are you a Beyoncé fan? Then buy it now 🙂

Check out the video of 'The Making of the Beyoncé 2014 Calendar':
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9z5xPGVttXs

Beyoncé

Enchanted Castles

Built to impress (and sometimes inspire fear), castles to me are the epitome of historical majesty, mystery and power. They are the site of battles, intrigue, royal backstabbing and of course fabulous wealth. But what is a castle exactly? Most scholars consider it to be a fortified private home for a medieval lord. So it is distinct from both a palace, which is not fortified, and other kinds of forts, which were not always a private residence. We all know one when we see it, and it always conjures up images of dashing knights, beautiful maidens in lavish clothing, and, who knows, maybe even a dragon or two!

Leeds Castle
For this fantastic calendar we have collected images of some of the most stately, imposing and mysterious castles from throughout Europe. Here we see England’s Leeds Castle, which was built on islands in the center of a lake. Its shrouded location matches its deep and storied history, almost as old as England itself. The castle even has a connection to America: it contains a commemorative sundial telling the time in Belvoir, Virginia, with a corresponding sundial in that city.

The Rocca Calascio in Abruzzo, Italy
The Rocca Calascio in Abruzzo, Italy also has a striking location. As a rocca, or mountaintop fort, it sits at 4,790 ft. Personally I would not want to climb a mountain and then have to lay siege to a castle, and apparently neither did anyone else: the fort was never tested in battle. Damage to the structure is the result of a major earthquake in 1461; it was never repaired, most likely also due to its extreme location.

These castles serve as a testament to another era, when terrifying battles raged and a lucky few could protect themselves inside these mighty fortresses. But I think what makes them the most mysterious and ghostly is that they now sit empty, and we will never know all the secrets of the people who built and defended them.

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Enchanted Castles

Pacific Rim Blu-Ray DVD winners.

Thank you all for participating in our Pacific Rim Promotion that has been running for the past 2 weeks by sharing one of our image with the #BTPacRim hashtag.

Winners will receive a private message today explaining how to receive their prize. For those of you who didn't win, don't worry we have other promotions coming up shortly.

Congratulation to our 25 winners:

1.Clayton Mitchell
2.Eric Son
3.JD Fievet
4.Rayn Patzkozky
5.Melinda Starkweather
6.Mary Benack
7.Frank Cerros
8.Austin Barnes
9.Ciara, Weave
10.Paul Brian McCoy
11.Donald Arthur Ashton
12.Brittney Hutagalung
13.Kathy McCrae (KatM21)
14.Gabby Crabby
15.Bethanny Ramsey
16.Melissa Tippie
17.James Allen
18.Lori Frizell
19.Gustavo Lopez
20.Geek Dad
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