Author Archives: mariko

The best iPhone app in all the world

Posted on July 14, 2009 by mariko

I know you may be getting sick of these, originally uploaded by super eggplant. Hi. I would like to introduce you to the very best iPhone app ever created: Kittycamera. You take a picture, and then it becomes Hello Kitty-ized. … Continue reading →

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The cobbler of all cobblers

Posted on July 12, 2009 by mariko

Rhubarb blueberry cobbler for 4th of July, originally uploaded by super eggplant. Hello, yes, so I’m a little behind. What else is new. Last week was 4th of July, and we were supposed to go to a 4th of July … Continue reading →

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There will be baking

Posted on July 2, 2009 by mariko

Well, it has been quite a week, and unforeseen events have prevented me from getting any sewing done. This weekend is also going to be quite busy, but there is much to bake! So speaking of baking, I conducted another … Continue reading →

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seersucker summer pants

Posted on June 25, 2009 by mariko

Seersucker summer pants, originally uploaded by super eggplant. So maybe not the best photo, but you get the gist. These are wide-legged, comfy pants with a side zipper (invisible zipper!) and butt darts. The pattern is from, yes, a Japanese … Continue reading →

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send in the clowns

Posted on June 23, 2009 by mariko

I’ve decided to join the circus! Just kidding, but if I ever DID join the circus, I wouldn’t need a new wardrobe. So even though I am poking fun, I actually like this clown shirt. You can’t really see the … Continue reading →

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Pentel multipencil

Posted on June 20, 2009 by mariko

Pentel multipencil, originally uploaded by super eggplant. Recently I was thinking that it’d be really great if I had a multipencil. That way I could have colored lead for marking and highlighting in addition to good ol’ regular lead for … Continue reading →

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battle of the multipens

Posted on June 17, 2009 by mariko

I have Japanese pens coming out my ears, but I knew I wouldn’t be able to resist buying a couple during my recent trip to Japan. In order to narrow down the selection and try to keep my head from … Continue reading →

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Ch ch ch chia

Posted on June 12, 2009 by mariko

In my first experiment with chia gel, I made these molasses spice cookies using chia gel instead of oil. Chia gel is made from chia seeds, which are supposed to be a superfood, packed with antioxidants, low in fat, and, … Continue reading →

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a shirr thing

Posted on June 10, 2009 by mariko

Oh my gawd, I made something else! I know, it is hard to believe. I have been wanting to make this sundress by Heather Ross for a couple years, and I finally got around to it. The pattern is free … Continue reading →

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Fake smock top

Posted on June 8, 2009 by mariko

I know, I know, try not to die from shock, but I did indeed finally sew something. When I was in Japan in April, I picked up this cute pattern by Yoko Nogi for a simple top. I didn’t look … Continue reading →

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