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 !
flying into tokyo for a week of pure inspiration + fun.
greeted at the airport by this well lit vending machine. the drinks look like jewels.
salt & fruit drink ? i’m intrigued . . . we’re off to a good start.
i finally turned in my manuscript to chronicle books for my FRANCE SKETCHBOOK and i feel 121 pages LIGHTER ! the book is a compilation of sketches and photos from my sojourns in france. it will be out in spring 2017 . . . stay tuned.
june 2014
vallauris, france
this is the epitome of my summers in the south of france.
warm sultry nights. good friends. and lots o pastis.
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