new years in japan is a big deal. it's a family holiday, where traditionally everyone returns to their hometown, and gathers with their ...

make cornstarch ornaments , originally uploaded by jek in the box . when i saw these in the flickr stream of jek in the box, they jumped out...

here's a handmade and reusable cloth wrapping project from arounna of bookhou on poppyalk (including a printing how-to). and hello san...

august 1st is swiss independence day. this photo is from flickr user syko and i love it because we had these same wooden cows growing up. w...

Sparklers on the dock , originally uploaded by Emily ♥ Follow The White Rabbit . for those of you celebrating the 4th of july in the united ...

in japan, the 1st week of may is called golden week , because of all the holidays a row. school and business close, and it's a popular t...

i love traditions. as i get older, i realize this more and more. maybe part of the reason is a deep down longing for things to be in order, ...

sunday was chinese new year which i realized when i stepped out of a store in kobe's central shopping area... and came almost literally ...

here are a few little crafty projects i've been working on. i copied these reindeer from the muji lego christmas set. more sashiko--mayb...

an amazing felt wreath, by pickles , via whip up . more beautiful work by littleloveblue , whose felt garland project is featured on the st...

a few designs i've been working on, i'm loving the dark navy linen background for sashiko thread. so far i think i like these trees,...

very clever match box advent calendar from sweet paul , via whip up from crafty nest whip up also has a collection of the top 30 advent cale...

felt gingerbread ornament from cozy memories , sweet dove ornaments by whimsy and charm , and not for sale, but lovely cross stitch by pige...

i'm thankful to have this chance to live in japan, and for the many opportunities that i am so very lucky to have. i'm thankful for ...

are you in seattle? check out design shoppe , the one night only pop up show of JOIN:Design Seattle , which features work by local designers...

tanabata is a summer holiday in japan, celebrated on the 7th day of the 7th month (traditionally of the lunar calendar). the story of tanab...

Frustrated Firecracker , originally uploaded by wildolive . for everyone in the u.s., i hope you are having a nice 4th of july weekend. you ...

do you need a cotton drawstring bag with a mustache on it? perhaps if you think about it for a bit, you will realize that you do! muji (my m...

happy st. patrick's day! i had a little early luck o' the irish last weekend, when i happened be in portland for some friends' ...

march 3rd is girls' day in japan, celebrated with special food and doll displays. the photo above, with the full display on 7 stairs, is...