Author Archives: mariko

sugar busters not welcome

Posted on December 9, 2005 by mariko

Sometimes I think I might have more energy or better sinus function if I cut back on my sugar intake. But then I go by new cupcake bakeries such as Saint Cupcake, get a red velvet cupcake and a pumpkin … Continue reading →

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get your holiday mini totes here!

Posted on December 8, 2005 by mariko

Deedle went in for a dental cleaning, and let’s just say it was no bargain. To help pay for, I don’t know .222222% of the cost, I thought I would try to sell some holiday mini totes! TOTE A: With … Continue reading →

Posted in sewing | 12 Comments

sit on it

Posted on December 7, 2005 by mariko

Remember when people used to say, “Sit on it” as an insult? Hee hee. Anyway, I have been in need of a seat cushion for my hard IKEA desk chair. My mother brought me a couple of cushions/zabuton the other … Continue reading →

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eat your veggies

Posted on December 6, 2005 by mariko

So the online holiday bazaar idea sounds good, right? Okay, so y’all have a year to make stuff to sell on it! I’ll try to figure out some logistics on my end. I haven’t had time to make any more … Continue reading →

Posted in other crafting | 10 Comments

bundles of bao

Posted on December 4, 2005 by mariko

This is for Silvia: It’s all the frozen bao my mother brought over! They have char siu (Chinese barbecue pork) inside, and they are so yummy. I tried to find out the manufacturer, but all my mother could remember was … Continue reading →

Posted in cooking | 26 Comments

flor-ed

Posted on December 3, 2005 by mariko

I got some modular carpet pieces from InterfaceFLOR, and I love them! It’s a great company. They are working toward 100% sustainability and seem to actually care about the environment, so hey, you can feel good about making a purchase … Continue reading →

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locked out

Posted on December 2, 2005 by mariko

My friend Wendy told me that Fubonn, this giant new Asian supermarket, was now open. She tempted me with tales of huge candy sections and oodles of bubble tea. So when my parents came by today to drop off several … Continue reading →

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frango frenzy

Posted on November 29, 2005 by mariko

My personal benefactor in Chicago sent me some limited edition peanut butter fudge Frangos. I guess I picked the wrong day to skip my morning run.

Posted in candy/chocolate | 6 Comments

super swap

Posted on November 28, 2005 by mariko

Anna and I decided to do a little candy and fabric swap. Anna, a Londoner, was itching for some number fabric and some Butterfingers, and I have always pined for some Liberty fabric, and, well, you know me and candy … Continue reading →

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arithmetic

Posted on November 26, 2005 by mariko

I don’t know what it is, but lately I have been drawn to numbers. I have the number fabric that I used for my lumbar pillow, and now I have some number fabric that my mother brought back from her … Continue reading →

Posted in sewing | 4 Comments