Author Archives: mariko

I have returned

Posted on May 22, 2005 by mariko

Well, Amy is safe at home now. We had a fun-filled weekend with glorious weather! We stayed in a very cute little hotel in San Francisco that I must recommend: Cornell Hotel. It’s a French hotel in a great location … Continue reading →

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heading north

Posted on May 19, 2005 by mariko

Amy of amyville is coming to visit for the weekend. She’s never been to San Francisco before, so we are heading up there as soon as her plane touches down! If you see a crazy blonde and a crazy Asian … Continue reading →

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daisy duffel

Posted on May 18, 2005 by mariko

I have a nice little stash of vintage fabrics. I dug into it the other day to make a little duffel bag: I lined it with some heavy nylon, so it sorta kinda holds its form. I have enough fabric … Continue reading →

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I won a prize

Posted on May 17, 2005 by mariko

I have a confession to make: I subscribe to Lucky Magazine, and I enjoy entering the giveaway contests they list in the back of the magazine. Call me an optimist. Well, today Lady Luck came a-callin’, cuz I won this … Continue reading →

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hair clips galore

Posted on May 16, 2005 by mariko

I was fortunate enough to receive one of the coveted spots in the Secret Pink Hair Accessory Swap hosted by the one and only Kat/Pinku. Today I got my hair accessories from Melinda, an Aussie living in Japan: Cute, huh? … Continue reading →

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sewing soothes the savage eggplant

Posted on May 15, 2005 by mariko

There is nothing more pleasant than spending a Sunday afternoon sewing. I am digging the new configuration of the MPR (multipurpose room), and it is much more conducive to sewing! Today I made this skirt: I put a little ribbon … Continue reading →

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free frosty weekend

Posted on May 14, 2005 by mariko

Yes, fast food is bad for you, but this weekend Wendy’s is giving away free Frostys. I find it’s pretty easy to rationalize going to a fast food establishment if it involves a frozen sweet treat, and hey, it’s FREE.

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if this isn’t the mother lode …

Posted on May 13, 2005 by mariko

I received a parcel from Marie. Feast your eyes! I cannot even put into words how happy Tim Tams make me. They are so delicious. It is all I can do to keep from just cramming every single one into … Continue reading →

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pants

Posted on May 11, 2005 by mariko

I realized that my pants inventory is rather low, so I thought I’d sew up a couple pairs. I got some sturdy Supplex nylon at Rose City Textiles and attempted to mimic those sporty outdoorsy pants like they have at … Continue reading →

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what’s on your list?

Posted on May 9, 2005 by mariko

So much to knit, and so little time! I just started on the Nothin’ but a T-shirt pattern from Magknits. I have two more things on my plate after this: -The Special Kay striped sweater from Sarah Dallas’s Vintage Knits … Continue reading →

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