Author Archives: mariko

just call me angel

Posted on January 9, 2007 by mariko

Haha, hope everyone out there is doing well. It’s supposed to snow tonight but probably not very much. Anyway, I did test out the Trader Joe’s matcha latte. I made it with water so I could really taste the essentials … Continue reading →

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the matcha revolution continues!

Posted on January 8, 2007 by mariko

And Trader Joe’s continues to dominate my universe! I haven’t tried it yet, so I can’t tell you how delicious it is. Maybe I’ll try it this afternoon. It’s all grey and rainy here, so getting all jacked up on … Continue reading →

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superbuzzin’ along

Posted on January 6, 2007 by mariko

We’re expecting to do a big honkin’ update to superbuzzy in the next week or two, and there should be some pretty neat Japanese fabric goodness! In the meantime, though, there have been some little additions to the site, including … Continue reading →

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fuzz factor

Posted on January 4, 2007 by mariko

My new serger has inspired me to finally get to some of the high-tech fabrics I’ve been hoarding. Last year I got some fuzzy green fleece at my favorite high-tech fabric store: Rose City Textiles. If you shop at a … Continue reading →

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sweet or savory?

Posted on January 2, 2007 by mariko

You know that age-old conundrum? It usually hits you when you go out for breakfast–sweet or savory. Should you go for the pancakes or french toast, or should you get eggs or corned beef hash? It’s nice when you can … Continue reading →

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the final skirt of 2006

Posted on December 31, 2006 by mariko

It’s hard to believe 2006 is over, but, well, maybe it’s not so hard to believe, since I just realized the other day that I have been thinking it’s 2007 for several months now. I’m hoping that is a good … Continue reading →

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feeling edgy

Posted on December 30, 2006 by mariko

Hey folks! I seem to have caught the cold that every other resident of Portland has had. Maybe I should find that comforting? Anyway, Action Hero Melissa gave me this great baking pan called the Baker’s Edge. You know how … Continue reading →

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hot dog!

Posted on December 28, 2006 by mariko

Not much going on around here.

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bustin’ out

Posted on December 27, 2006 by mariko

I know it seems like I don’t knit or sew anymore. It sure seems that way to me! Well, I actually sewed a skirt recently. I may have been inspired by a little accident I had last week–my car drove … Continue reading →

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christmas chucky

Posted on December 26, 2006 by mariko

Hope everyone had a nice Christmas! Ours was low key, and not much went on except for the cooking of the turducken. The butcher told me it would take 8-10 hours to cook, but in reality it only took 4 … Continue reading →

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