Yuzuko-chan

Do you already know the amazing Yuzuko-chan?

She makes books that teach us how to illustrate! She shows step by steps so we can attempt to be as cute as she is. She is happy when we give it a go :) (Although it's hard to make illustrations as adorable as hers)

Not only is she the cutest illustrator ever, she is such a gorgeous, bubbly, lovely person. When she made her latest book she wrapped up a copy and delivered it for me as a present with an original drawing for me!






Yuzuko-chan's latest book さんぽの時間 (roughly translated as 'Time for taking a walk') is adorable and allows us to explore many different lovely Tokyo walks through her beautiful drawings. You can pick up a copy online here.

More good news for us is that Yuzuko-chan has also shared one of her walks in each of MOC magazines issues! The latest one MOC 2 is just out now.

Yuzuko-chan invited me for a drawing together date with cups of tea! I can hardly wait to see you again Yuzuko-chan!

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かわいいお店、世界でひとつの雑貨さがし。

Hello Sandwiches.

かわいいお店、世界でひとつの雑貨さがし is a lovely new book featuring super cute zakka and handmade shops in Tokyo (and a few in Kamakura and Yokohama). The book also presents six shops who share with us an original zakka item perfect for any gift giving occasion. The book is perfect for anyone who is interested in zakka shops in Tokyo.

AND...the book features a few profiles on handmade creators!

Do you remember when they came to my mini-me Shimokitazawa apartment for the shoot? Well, I was asked to show the readers a little craft project so I made a little decorated wax paper envelope.

These envelopes are perfect for showcasing super cute patterned stationery. I made the envelopes by chopping up some kitchen wax paper sandwich bags, using an envelope template to trace the shape, sealing with some fluoro mt tape (my tape glue didn't stick so well on the wax paper so mt tape came to the rescue) and then finally decorating with some original labels, mt tape and seals.

I hope you will have fun making some yourself. It can be addictive!

This book is on sale here in Japan October 6th. And you can pick up your copy online here.

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Little Kitazawa Details

Out and about around Kitazawa. Little details that make it so lovely to live here.

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Rainy Day Washing

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Japanese Craft Book Sneak Peek Video!

Sandwiches! I made a little video from the shoot of the Japanese craft book I made with two other authors. The book will be out in the middle of October - can't wait to show you.

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Handmade Zakka & Craft book

I am so excited about BNN's newest craft book "Handmade Zakka & Craft'. I haven't actually seen a hard copy yet - my copy arrives from BNN tomorrow!

BNN says about this book:

With everyday material and a little creativity, you can make fun, original, and cute objects.
This book introduces you cute and easy ideas to make everyday life more colorful!
Learn the fun of creating room ornaments from paper and thread, accessories from felt, the most exciting party items, and picture collections to enjoy with families! Children also love reading this book with you.






The book features craft artists from not only Japan but all around the world. I am so honoured to be a part of this book! Thank you Tomo-san, Mio-san and Chisa-san!（お疲れ様です！）

The book is released on 21st September and you can buy your copy here!

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Old Tokyo in Shimokitazawa

These pics of an old Tokyo were taken within a few minutes walk of my apartment in Shimokitazawa. Tokyo is such an incredible and rich city. And it's so fun taking my new DSLR out!

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