Happy Friday! A while ago, I created a coloring book for K's school event and this was one of the pages of the book, inspired by the Seattle Japanese Garden. I've got all things Japanese on my mind because we are spending a couple of weeks in the land of the rising sun this summer. Super super super super excited!! My predominant thought is: I have to make clothes! My wardrobe has been whittled down to nothing these days and the situation is quite alarming. I love planning ... Read more
Happy Friday + Randomness
Happy Friday! The other day K looked at me and said, "I don't know why, Mama, but I think your spirit animal is a donkey." At first, I was thrown off because Eeyore came immediately to mind. Later, I did a little research and I think I'm in love with donkeys. Did you know that contrary to common perception, donkeys are extremely intelligent? And that they're not easily startled and are super strong? They have a well-developed sense of self-preservation (which accounts for their stubbornness) ... Read more
My next book! Chibi Samurai Wants a Pet
Hello, my friends! I know that updates here have been sporadic and unpredictable these days, but I have a pretty good reason. I've been deeply involved in book-making fun and my hours are spent dreaming up stories and images for the printed page. When I startle back into "real life", I'm amazed to realize that days and weeks have passed. I'm SUPER excited to share the next book in what is now the Little Kunoichi series!!!!!!! Chibi Samurai Wants a Pet is already available for preorder but ... Read more
Happy Holidays + Freebie Printables
Happy Friday! I've been on a mini-wrapping-paper-making bender, my friends. Just in case you are a champion procrastinator like I am, I wanted to offer up these designs for any last minute packaging needs. You can print them up on regular 8.5 x 11" paper on your home printer, and voila! Instant wrapping paper for those tiny stocking stuffers. Feel free to download them below (click on image, and right-click to "save as" to your desktop before printing for best ... Read more
Happy Thanksgiving!!
Hello! I'm wrapping up the week with this quick little post. I have much to be thankful for and as 2016 is coming to a close, I also have much to reflect upon. This has been what M and I are calling a "life-changing" year and I've had to relearn a lot of lessons...we're dealing with unexpected health issues in our family that I won't go into and it's been topsy turvy all around. Right now, at this very moment, however, we are all well. Thank YOU for continuing to visit my little space, as ... Read more