blog software 

REALLY not liking this blog software - I need to upgrade my hosting plan so I can get word press at least. This posting method is making me nuts.
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Tokyo Bicycle Ticket 

We took our bikes on the last trip to Tokyo. Husband got a ticket at one point because he couldn't read the signs :(

Oh well - it's still interesting to look at and I have the ticket hanging above my craft table.



I rediscovered the picture this morning while poking through my photos for inspiration. It makes me giggle every time I look at it.

He had to use one of the bike parking lots when he went to Nakano (disappointing unless you're a old toy collector). When he came back to the hotel, he told me the story of having to retrieve his bike. The lot attendants didn't speak any English and he barely spoke any Japanese. He had barely started his Japanese lessons and had a hard time remembering how to say "Big Black Bicycle." He was so tickled that he finally remembered and said it well enough for the attendants to figure out which bike he was talking about.

Here he is assembling his bike at the hotel:


His bike was certainly popular in Tokyo. I thought they were looking at my folding bike because it's the center of attention here in LA when we ride around. Everywhere we went he had a crowd around his bike. Here is our first encounter with some admiring locals outside Tokyu Hands:





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shoe lust 



I really really like these boots from Rocket Dog but they are out of my size. I fear going to the show store, in case they are actually available in my size. I should not spend any money on shoes!
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craftster rocks! 

Almost out of time for lunch, but I had to pop back in to post this.

check out this dress made of wood that someone created:



It's amazing - I'm hoping she posts some more detailed photos later.
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random stuff - tech, fabric 

Husband got his G1 on Monday - a few days earlier than the official release because we pre-ordered it. He loves it EXCEPT it has a really short battery life. Like, it only last about 5 hours with 3G and light email and chat. Not acceptable for either of us since it was purchased not just as a PDA but a map and working phone when we go to Japan. Stopping for an hour to charge is just not acceptable when on vacation. Spare batteries do not seem to be available just yet.

I now understand that the iphone gets even worse battery life and I'm wondering how anyone puts up with it. If you have any idea why, I'd love to know.

On the fabric front - my googling at lunch has brought up a potential fabric printing option. First 2 Print has an office in Vernon. contemplating sending them a note (except they want you to fill in a company name and I don't have one though I suspect if I put in my current employer I'd get a quick call back ;) ).
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Tokyo Shopping 

Design sponge has an awesome guide for shops in Tokyo - not my normal type of store, but there were some really interesting shops in the list.

Tokyo Shopping Guide - Design Sponge


I also really like this site - Japan Craft Journal - tons of shopping tips for the crafty.
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Illustrator - a few more steps to becoming friends 

So this morning I sat down with Illustrator again - and this time I didn't have too many problems!! I'm so excited! Check out what I traced from my sketch book in 30 minutes:


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Illustrator Tutorials 

So Illustrator and I are STILL not friends. Everytime I want to try something new, it's a no go. I'm in a never ending cycle of tutorial searching and found these guys a few weeks ago.

Good-Tutorials - Illustrator Tutorials


from vectips which I discovered with the magic of google.
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Magdalena Bors 

Magdalena Bors - or my second favorite photographer (after Husband). I love the scenes she's set up in some of these photos

found via craftzine
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Kyoko Hashimoto Jewellery 



I am drooling over these gorgeous pieces from Kyoko Hashimoto Jewellery. Not sure where to find her stuff for purchase on the web, but I LOVE IT!

Again - I have no idea where I found these lovelies on the web....
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