Author Archives: mariko

Seam tracers!

Posted on June 5, 2009 by mariko

Seam tracers!, originally uploaded by super eggplant. I got some more Japanese pattern books during my trip to Japan, so I have some patterns to trace. Seam allowances aren’t included in Japanese patterns, so I got some of these clever … Continue reading →

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Fruit enchiladas

Posted on June 2, 2009 by mariko

Fruit enchiladas, originally uploaded by super eggplant. Sam and Dave were just here in Portland, and we were lucky enough to have some very fine meals with them. They actually met in culinary school, so they are no food slouches, … Continue reading →

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hot socks

Posted on May 28, 2009 by mariko

I am a fan of socks. In fact, even in the heat of summer I generally wear socks. I have been trying to collect more short, ped-style socks so that I don’t look quite as ridiculous wearing socks with shoes … Continue reading →

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Thinking about sewing

Posted on May 23, 2009 by mariko

Nani Iro knit, originally uploaded by super eggplant. Hi guys. I have turned into such a pathetic blogger! And really, I haven’t been knitting or sewing at all (though I did hem a bunch of skirts the other day. That … Continue reading →

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you say flip flops

Posted on May 6, 2009 by mariko

So clearly my trip to Japan didn’t motivate me to actually start blogging or making stuff again, but what can you do. I did make something in Japan, as you can see. Apparently fashioning one’s own zori (aka flip flops … Continue reading →

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I’m back

Posted on April 28, 2009 by mariko

Dog beds in Japan, originally uploaded by super eggplant. Still working on getting unpacked and caught up with things. My mother and I had a great trip and got to explore some new places, including Nagasaki and Busan, South Korea … Continue reading →

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See ya in a few

Posted on April 7, 2009 by mariko

Matcha latte, originally uploaded by super eggplant. Okay, kids, I am outta here for a couple of weeks! I’m heading to the land of my ancestors (with a little detour to South Korea). I won’t be blogging or e-mailing or … Continue reading →

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Sun Break

Posted on April 1, 2009 by mariko

Bandelier National Monument, originally uploaded by super eggplant. Hi, and sorry for the absence. We spent last week (spring break, woohoo!) in New Mexico. We drove all over the state and took in many sights. It was really nice to … Continue reading →

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how bebleshy you look

Posted on March 19, 2009 by mariko

In keeping with the whole Japanese skincare revolution thing, I am now all about the BB Cream. It was actually Freecia who told me about it and sent me reeling into a new obsession. BB Cream (Blemish Balm Cream) is … Continue reading →

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We have a winner!

Posted on March 18, 2009 by mariko

Hi! THANKS, everyone, for playing along. I used the Random Number Generator to select our winner. Blogless Janis is the winner, and I have sent her an e-mail letting her know! I would have picked the winner earlier, but I … Continue reading →

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