i just used oils for the first time in my life and painted my first abstract painting ever. it was SO. MUCH. FUN ! i never knew what i was missing but i’m so glad i found it. i’ve been having fun in my studio doing what ever my heart desires . . . feeling very content.
there is quite a large selection of my work at this BEAUTIFUL new store called the found cottage. the lovely store is filled with antiques, vintage, handmade, unique finds, clothing, jewelry, and a lot more. my kind of store !
i’m back in my studio, all of my orders are done, and my inbox is EMPTY ! i am taking this time to reboot and to creatively explore, paint, sew, and just make what i want to make. i’ve been on such a working roller coaster for the past 20 years and i’m looking forward to taking a step back and just being creative rather than just creating. stay tuned to see what develops . . .
there is nothing i love MORE than a flea market wherever i am in the world. the OEDO market in tokyo was one of the best . . .
everything is laid out and merchandised so meticulously.
i love the japanese fabrics and scraps . . .
and the abundance of boro textiles.
this is the famous shibuya crossing, a five intersection crosswalk in shibuya. all of the lights turn red at the same time and THOUSANDS of pedestrian cross the street from every direction. it looks like an army of ants on a mission. this magnificent sight is known as “the scramble.” their are a LOT of pedestrians in japan . . .
there is also an abundance of bicyclers in japan . . .
but the most popular mode of transportation in japan is the train.
i was SO HAPPY to see the japanese version of WILMA’S WORLD being sold at TEGAMISHA. it is the most BEAUTIFUL bookstore. and it’s not just a bookstore: it’s a café, a shop, a gallery, and a workshop. on my next visit to japan, i plan to spend and ENTIRE day here. it’s magical.
tokyo, japan
february 2016
dessert served with a wooden stick. the colour of this mochi was SO beautifully intense.
the japanese equivalent of fast food.
shoes OFF !
mashiko is a small pottery village just north of tokyo.
the biggest destination there is the shoji hamada museum. it was incredible.
this is shoji hamamda‘s wheel where he threw all of his many pots.
and this is his residence and his eames chair . . . he and charles were really good friends !
we learned how to “SLURP” our noodles properly.
steamy fresh.
a good egg.
this light fixture at the beautiful store minä perhonen.
colourful notebooks from postalco.
japanese graffiti.
just part of my lunch. i don’t know what a lot of these items were, but it was YUM !
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