Monthly Archives: August 2006

hello goodbye

Posted on August 31, 2006 by mariko

I ordered a new camera a few days ago, and it arrived today. I looked at a variety of colored cameras, but in the end I knew I had to have another orange one. I went with the Casio Exilim … Continue reading →

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summer shoe sales

Posted on August 30, 2006 by mariko

Tis the season for the sale of the summer shoes! Now, I am just starting to build a shoe wardrobe. I’ve never had a collection of cute shoes, mostly because I am always replacing my running shoes and don’t want … Continue reading →

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superbuzzin’ treats

Posted on August 29, 2006 by mariko

Do you think business partner Kelly would approve if she learned all our profits are being spent on the little candies I stick into superbuzzy order packages? I figured since we are selling Japanese fabrics, I should include some Japanese … Continue reading →

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treat patrol

Posted on August 27, 2006 by mariko

I scored on the treat front yesterday! My friends the Slabs and All Buttoned Up Melissa stopped by with goodies. The Slabs brought butter cookies with pink cream cheese frosting and chocolate espresso cookies, and Melissa brought Norwegian apple cake. … Continue reading →

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Dirt

Posted on August 25, 2006 by mariko

I have returned from backpacking! We went to the Goat Rocks Wilderness Area in Washington. It was really beautiful, with lovely wildflowers and stunning vistas, but my beloved camera chose not to cooperate, so this is the only shot I … Continue reading →

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You like us! You really like us!

Posted on August 22, 2006 by mariko

Thank you so much for all your support! I have been packaging up orders like crazy, and we have even sold out of some fabrics (which some of you may have discovered the hard way. Kelly is working on fixing … Continue reading →

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open for business

Posted on August 20, 2006 by mariko

Well, my friends, it’s time for the BIG NEWS: Buzzville Kelly and I have teamed up to start an online fabric shop, and it’s OPEN FOR BUSINESS NOW. It’s called superbuzzy, and I hope you will all shop there (and … Continue reading →

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wet soda

Posted on August 19, 2006 by mariko

It’s hot here in the City of Roses once again, so there’s no better time to drink down some tasty beverages! Action Hero Melissa brought over some fancy sodas (she always knows about the new, hip stuff). They are from … Continue reading →

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help me out, fashionistas

Posted on August 17, 2006 by mariko

A dear friend in Japan sent me a package of goodies, including a very interesting top: It’s a tank top sort of thing with elasticized armholes and waist. The material is–wait for it–windbreaker nylon. I am not sure exactly how … Continue reading →

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no time to blog

Posted on August 14, 2006 by mariko

I apologize for being so remiss in my blogging lately. We have a houseful right now, so we have been on the go! So, here are some random things: – I made more ice cream! I made a batch of … Continue reading →

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