I get inspiration for the clothes I sew for K all over the place: my Pinterest boards are out of control, I look through my Japanese pattern books all the time, and I seem to get about a dozen … Continue reading →

for those I love for a haven of comfort for the extravagance of time – to reflect, to create, to share for the lessons of hardships for the simple joys for new connections forged for this life i am grateful. … Continue reading →

  Origami was a huge part of my childhood. I can still whip out a crane in one minute flat, and I used to fold paper boxes by the dozen. My favorite origami activity by far was making origami dolls, … Continue reading →

We had such a hectic weekend! In our rush to get from good-bye party to playdate to a wedding in time (M was officiating!) I threw out the cord thingy to download pictures from my camera, and now it is … Continue reading →

Every year around this time as the temperature dips, my skin goes haywire. My hands become chapped and look like sandpaper. My lips appear painfully red, as though seventeen wasps decided to attack me at once. And the worst part … Continue reading →

I like foxes. Giraffes are lovely too. And toss in an elephant wearing a crown? Cuteness patootness, as we say around here.

It’s the first day of October! It’s officially Fall (my favorite) and time to start thinking about Halloween costumes. Until the age of about 11, my brothers almost always dressed up as ninjas and I was invariably a princess. Princesses … Continue reading →

Daily fun with gouache paint. Wouldn’t these make cute temporary tattoos? I found this printable tattoo paper (such a cool idea!) and I’m working on a bunch of little designs. I’m eager to share some Halloween tattoos that I’ve got going … Continue reading →

My standard uniform nowadays consists of yoga pants, a tank top and hoodie. The I-plan-on-going-to-the-gym look (“plan” being the operative word), worn mostly for the comfort. Once in a blue moon, though, I wish I had an opportunity to wear … Continue reading →