Author Archives: mariko

finally

Posted on November 17, 2008 by mariko

It’s getting to be that time of year when it is dark a lot and thus not conducive to photographing candies and sewn items and the like. Oh well. Anyway, after a long break from my sewing machine (these things … Continue reading →

Posted in sewing | 13 Comments

new kisses

Posted on November 12, 2008 by mariko

I love the seasonal and limited-edition flavors of various candies, and is it just me, or does it seem there are MORE when the holiday season rolls around? Today I found these hot cocoa creme Hershey’s Kisses and of course … Continue reading →

Posted in candy/chocolate | 11 Comments

would you like a fish torso with that

Posted on November 10, 2008 by mariko

Our friend Yumi came to visit from Japan a few weeks ago, and she brought me some super yummy fabric. The fabric above features “taiyaki,” a fish-shaped cake sort of deal with red bean paste inside. I love the combo … Continue reading →

Posted in sewing | 10 Comments

VOTE!

Posted on November 4, 2008 by mariko

So vote, and then go get your free cup of coffee at Starbucks and/or your free ice cream cone from Ben & Jerry’s (between 5-8pm or something). Rewards are always, you know, rewarding.

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the puff daddy revolution has begun

Posted on October 29, 2008 by mariko

Another Puff Daddy completed! This one is a non-wool version, just for kicks. I dug into my stash and combined ggh Sombrero (100% rayon) and ONline 15 Orlando (39% cotton, 39% acrylic, 22% nylon). Both are tape yarns, I guess. … Continue reading →

Posted in knitting | 12 Comments

Let the revolution begin

Posted on October 27, 2008 by mariko

Apologies for the Big Face Shot, but I’m betting your eyes are drawn to the delightful Puff Daddy rather than my mug. I have to tell you that I had nothing to do with this awesome scarflet that is going … Continue reading →

Posted in knitting | 27 Comments

again with the japanese pens

Posted on October 23, 2008 by mariko

I know it’s kind of a disease right now, this obsession with Japanese pens. I can’t really explain it. Today my mother and brother left for Japan*, and I gave my brother a rather detailed list of the pens and … Continue reading →

Posted in office supplies | 14 Comments

possible knitting content ahead

Posted on October 21, 2008 by mariko

Good golly, but I am actually going to talk about YARN and such knitting terms as I-CORD. Can it be? I must say that seeing Kay and Ann proved to be inspirational, and I am back in sleeve hell and … Continue reading →

Posted in knitting | 22 Comments

designated driver

Posted on October 20, 2008 by mariko

To celebrate a friend’s 40th birthday, a group of us got together and took a cocktail class at mint, a local bar that specializes in delicious and fancy cocktails. The class was taught by bartender extraordinaire and Mint owner Lucy. … Continue reading →

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mason-dixon wind

Posted on October 15, 2008 by mariko

Ann and Kay with Elizabeth, fastest purler in the West and owner of Knit Knot Studio Kay and Ann blew into town for a day, and I was able to monopolize their afternoon! I feel very fortunate, because you know … Continue reading →

Posted in knitting | 11 Comments