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Hi, I'm Sheri. A digital marketer, nature girl, and Japanese culture addict.
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Category Archives: Shelter
Memorial Day Travel Style
Happy Memorial Day Weekend! I just flew back to New York from business in St. Louis. Took the earliest flight I could to get a jump on the holiday weekend. Luckily it wasn’t too crowded. When we arrived at Laguardia … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Shelter
Tagged airplane windows, interior decorating, memorial day weekend, travel photos, vacation photos
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Tokyo Day 4: Gora Kadan Kakou Suite
“Welcome home.” I wish! I’ve long been drawn to the simplicity and elegance of traditional Japanese rooms. And then I remember that I am a pack rat and where on earth would I put everything? Anyway, back to the point. … Continue reading
Posted in Japan Obsession, Shelter
Tagged first class, gora kadan, hakone onsen, japanese inn, ryokan, tokyo vacation, where to stay
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Tokyo Day 4: Hakone Onsen & Gora Kadan Ryokan
Day 4 of the Tokyo trip began off with a very serious hangover. You can’t drink that much sake and not pay the price. So I was pleased that our plans were very low key. Hop on a train to … Continue reading
Posted in Japan Obsession, Shelter
Tagged gora kadan, hakone, hot springs, romancecar, switchback, trains
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Snow in the Morning
Woke up this morning to a beautiful winter scene. We’ve been lucky to have several nights lately, where the snow falls while we sleep. And when the sun comes up it looks as if everything has been sprinkled with … Continue reading
Valentine’s Fabric Hanging Mobile
When I think of Valentine’s Day, I instantly gravitate to things that are hand made. The love that goes into creating something unique. And those little imperfections, that you can’t get with something manufactured, really capture the sentiment of the … Continue reading
Posted in Sewing & DIY, Shelter
Tagged diy project, fabric scraps, hearts, made with love
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Project Complete: Kimono Fabric Chevron Pillow
An alternative title for this post could be, “The 20 Week DIY Pillow Madness.” Yes, start to finish, this pillow actually took me 20 weeks to finish. Phew. But I knew what I was in for when I started. I … Continue reading
Posted in Sewing & DIY, Shelter
Tagged decorating accessories, designer pillow, kimono silk pillow, made by me, sewing project
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Ripped Apart a Perfectly Good Skirt
So you might be asking, what’s up? Didn’t you just buy that skirt not too long ago? And the answer is, yep. But I think this skirt is destined for something a bit different from its original purpose. Stay tuned, … Continue reading
Posted in Clothing, Shelter
Tagged diy projects, skirt transformation, stich ripping
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Project Update: Applique Takes Patience
I knew this project was going to be a labor of love. Am kinda glad I went for making a 14″ pillow instead of 20″. With a hectic work schedule and other projects on my agenda I only get to … Continue reading
Posted in Sewing & DIY, Shelter
Tagged a lesson in patience, applique technique, diy pillow, handmade by me
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Project Update: Applique Taking Shape
I like to look on the bright side of things. So thanks to Hurricane Sandy I am making fantastic progress again on my Anthropologie-inspired, kimono applique pillow! Was really happy to have a hand-sewing project ready and waiting when I … Continue reading
Posted in Sewing & DIY, Shelter
Tagged anthropologie pillows, applique sewing, hurricane sandy, kimono fabric
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Project Update: Applique Pieces Basted
This weekend the temperature dropped dramatically; Autumn sure can be moody. Having no desire to leave the warmth and comfort of home I grabbed a needle and got back to work on my Anthropologie inspired DIY pillow project. I don’t … Continue reading
Posted in Sewing & DIY, Shelter
Tagged anthropologie inspiration, baste or tack, Decorator pillows, diy project, sewing
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