cozy tea cozy

I've been working on next update, soon it'll be in my shop...

sugared greys

The heavy rain we had 2 days ago might have taken the record-breaking summer heat from all over Japan. The weather has suddenly become cooler, looking more like a real autumn. I need to take out a warm blanket...

eat, pray, love

There're people of all ages setting out for months to go on a pilgrimage from Shikoku to Santiago de Compostela not only for religous practices but also for all sorts of reasons. There are so many to find in my journey through life too, a long way to go... 

autumn glow

Many thanks Kathleen for sharing such a sweet teasury with me!!!
I really love the caramel feel of it... yum!

Ta-dah !!! Swapped : Poédra and Syodom


What I received today from Yolanda was more than shown in the above, I've got something so special but invisible to the eye also. What a chance... I'm simply so happy about my first swap and the great encounter with her.

Front Page!!!

Today's surprise...
My "souvenir" was featured on the Front Page for the first time!!!
Thanks sealmaiden for including me in her lovely collection.
I haven't got a good luck in sales so far and feel lost sometimes but such generous supports from other sellers have been turned into a positive energy in a big way.

What a start of the week-end, so happy!!!

September rain


My treasury of the day is about today's weather. It rained after almost a month, I love the feel of the cool summer shower but it didn't last long... can't wait to get away from the summer heat soon.

Leather craft workshop

Yesterday, I went for a leather craft workshop and this is the "pass case" I made.
Every part was pre-cut this time and it didn't take long but the whole process that i saw what others do was quite interesting.

Mr. Nakao who invited me there is the owner of our family's favorite craft shop over decades and also well-known as a great crafter. He and his wife both 70ish are always full of energy, so generous to customers and Mrs.Nakao even prepared yum-yum lunch for everybody (12 people)!!! was a great surprise.

I really liked the cozy little class and I decided to start it from next month. It's once a month basically, will be cool to make original leather handles and pockets for my bags, dog leads for Banko  etc. ...