Monthly Archives: April 2012

It’s Here, It’s Here, It’s Here

First of 3 packages arrived today. Couldn’t wait.  Had to play dress up! (^▽^)        

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Juicy Cherries for Spring

As a little treat to myself, I splurged this week.  Purchased Baby the Stars Shine Bright new spring print. It has a, ahem, rather questionable title – Cherish My Juicy Cherry.  Don’t get me started!  The name has plenty of … Continue reading

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Office Twister?

Game of Twister anyone? We were in a brainstorm session on a project yesterday.  Everyone was given a sheet of these labels to vote on the best ideas.  But I couldn’t stop thinking, “Mini Twister, how cool.”  

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Project Kickoff: Rabbit Print Dress

There are 3 websites that I frequent regularly to find cute Japanese fabric.  The first is Super Buzzy, the second is Fabric Tales, and the third Emi Craft in Japan on Etsy. They all have a very good selection of … Continue reading

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Edvard Munch’s The Scream

Amazing to think that such a pop culture icon will be up for sale next month at Sotheby’s! At the park today I couldn’t help but notice an uncanny similarity  ( ̄▽ ̄)

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Ahcahcum Muchacha Designs

I was in Kinokuniya recently and picked up a spring mook (cross between a magazine and book and, like great American cereal boxes, can often contain a lovely promotion item).  It included a large cat face tote bag and a … Continue reading

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Postcard from St. Louis

Arrived in St. Louis last night, just in time to see the sun setting on the Gateway Arch.  Off to lots and lots and lots of meetings for the next few days.  Working hard to earn some of Life’s Sweet … Continue reading

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J-Weekend

Friday was the conclusion to the Japanese language – part 1 lessons I have been attending at Japan Society.  To learn something, really learn it, I like to throw myself in fully.  Short of moving to Japan, I am actively … Continue reading

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Sakura Update – 3 April

A photographic celebration of Hanami – 3 April 2012.

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Sakura Update – 2 April

A photographic celebration of Hanami – 2 April 2012.

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