Author Archives: mariko

the stuff of craft

Posted on September 17, 2006 by mariko

Eireann* is up and moving to France, so when she offered up stuff from her craft room for the price of postage, I jumped on it! The box was crammed full of all sorts of interesting items: Now I just … Continue reading →

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BBM

Posted on September 15, 2006 by mariko

I just participated in another round of the food swap BBM (Blogging By Mail). This time it was hosted by Stephanie, and she did a great job! I got a package from Maria in Singapore, and it was full of … Continue reading →

Posted in baking | 7 Comments

the worst marketing move ever

Posted on September 13, 2006 by mariko

Update! Okay, here’s the shoe information! The shoes are by a New Zealand company called Minx. I bought them at a local shoe store called PedX. They seem to carry Minx at small, independently owned shoe boutiques, so get out … Continue reading →

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happy sad

Posted on September 12, 2006 by mariko

I was really excited to get a big blue package from swap queen extraordinaire ANJALI. Seriously, she should go into business as a professional swapper, because she has a sixth sense about what swap recipients want. It’s a little spooky. … Continue reading →

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behold the sacred vegetable

Posted on September 11, 2006 by mariko

Eggplants rule! Thanks to Freecia for the lovely eggplant.

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the time has come

Posted on September 9, 2006 by mariko

for Halloween preparations! I couldn’t resist buying this soda, even though it’s highly probable that it will be really disgusting. There is a total of 4 mini cans. Anyone want to join me?

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croc on!

Posted on September 7, 2006 by mariko

My love for Crocs continues to grow as they introduce new styles. I just got these ballet flats: They run really big. A friend commented that they look like human-sized Barbie shoes. Crocs also just came out with Mary Janes!

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race for the cure

Posted on September 6, 2006 by mariko

I signed up for the Portland Race for the Cure. It’s in a couple weeks. I am not soliciting donations, but hey, if you feel like giving, Deb is raising money on behalf of Team Nostrana (Nostrana is a local … Continue reading →

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superbuzzy shop update!

Posted on September 4, 2006 by mariko

Hey all! We got in a whole assortment of new goodies, so Kelly worked her hiney off and added all the new fabric and such to superbuzzy. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the items: Some crazy feedsack fabric! … Continue reading →

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mushrooms

Posted on September 3, 2006 by mariko

My new Casio camera needed a case, and 10-year-old Lillie needed a new pencil case, so voila: I guess it’s kind of mean of me to show you the mushroom canvas, since superbuzzy sold out of it. Sorry. Anyway, Lillie … Continue reading →

Posted in sewing | 8 Comments