I'm originally from Texas where, every summer, like clockwork, the noisy cicadas come out to play.
Anime Fangirling: Astra Lost in Space
This year is full of really fun, new anime; especially Astra Lost in Space ! I didn't hear much about the show but kept pausing on the show's image in the Funimation Now app. Finally gave it a try and now I'm really glad I did. The entire story is encapsulated in one season, so … Continue reading Anime Fangirling: Astra Lost in Space
Go Go Curry! and Steins;Gate
The Husband and I, while we like good food, do not consider ourselves very "foodie" type people. We don't eat out at fancy restaurants regularly and that even goes for our vacations. We like yummy, but not wallet busting, restaurants. For that reason, Go Go Curry is a staple any time we go to Japan. … Continue reading Go Go Curry! and Steins;Gate
More shorts! I dub these the “Liberty shorts!”
I made another pair of gym style shorts! The pattern is lovely and works up so quickly, I had to! The original pattern called for Tana Lawn style fabric from Liberty of London. I had a meter in my stash I bought at Yuzawaya Hobby many, many moons ago and never used. The fabric is … Continue reading More shorts! I dub these the “Liberty shorts!”
Gashapon for Crafty People
Gashaphon are capsule toys you normally buy from vending machines. I found these crafty ones at Okadaya in Shinjuku.
Placord Plastic Yarn – giving it a try
On my last trip to Japan, when I found those crafty gashaphon, I also discovered some new, super funky yarn. It's Placord from Daruma. The yarn is 100% polyethylene and "cord" in the name is appropriate. I was intrigued by the plastic, because one of the lovely street artists I follow on Instagram posts knitted … Continue reading Placord Plastic Yarn – giving it a try
Nippori: Visit Tokyo Craft Central
One of my FAVORITE parts of Tokyo is Nippori. If you like to craft, it is a fun area to hang out in.
Gym shorts! more work out/hang out attire
The "Me Made" gym clothes trend continues. I made a pair of gym shorts to wear around the house, for working out and sleeping in. Some all-purpose shorts, just for me. I used an adorable, 80's inspired shorts pattern from Purl Soho. I made the Women's version, obviously. Since I didn't know if the design … Continue reading Gym shorts! more work out/hang out attire
Leggings! I finally made a pair
I have been working out a lot over the last couple of years, and my favorite work out attire is close to giving out. The situation needed a remedy and I did with some new "me made" leggings. I used this tutorial from SoSewEasy.com to make my muslin. The pattern is not so much a … Continue reading Leggings! I finally made a pair
Haropla: Momo Haro Clear Pink
Blue Fin, a model distribution company and an American division of Bandai, was at Anime Expo with exclusive models. Much to my happy surprise, one of them was a clear version of Momo Haro!!