3.26.2011

Spring




We had some snow a few days ago. It's still cold here but my hyacinth

which I bought at the greenmarket last weekend is growing so quickly.





Hope everyone enjoys the weather and have a wonderful weekend!

xo

3.20.2011

Le Chat





Lovely Alessandra who makes adorable crochet dolls

is having a little raffle to help for Japan.

Please check it out!

Hope everyone has a great weekend! xo


3.15.2011

Sending some flowers....



Thank you so much for all your thoughtful words....

Daylight saving time has arrived and Spring is almost here.

I am constantly thinking of Japan....

It is almost the sakura season..






3.12.2011

Hope






What happened in Japan yesterday is terrible and devastating.
It's a very painful and upsetting situation.

My family and friends are ok.

Nature is too powerful and we can not control nor fight with nature power...

Around 10000 people are still missing...

I will continue to pray for their safety...


2.18.2011

Water







Lovely Sigolene sent me a postcard from this beautiful island where she spent her vacation. I miss warm climate.... I can't wait to go to the beach when it gets warmer...

I have been having problems with my computer since last week.
So, I am a bit slow... Thank you for all the lovely comments and 
I am so sorry for the delay posting a comment on your blog....

Hope you have a wonderful weekend! xo

2.13.2011

Happy Valentine's day!





There is only one happiness in life, to love and be loved.
-George Sand




2.05.2011

From Estonia & Japan



A give away gift from talented Piret in Tallinn, Estonia.
She makes beautiful porcelains.



STOP AND FIND YOUR CENTER
Let your energy radiate out from the heart. -by Joanne

A postcard from lovely Joanne in Oita, Japan.
Joanne teaches meditation and she sells beautiful tomare yoga mat!

Have a great weekend everyone! xo

2.01.2011

Sketches






I am working on Easter holiday cards ...
There are a lot of flower sketches on my desk.
Feels like it's already Spring...

•• Bertrand Desprez is a great French photographer living in Paris.
His work is wonderful! One of my favorite his collections is Arc en ciel.
Please check out his website!



1.29.2011

Crochet




I received the surprise gift from England.
Thank you so much, Pauline! These crochet are beautiful!!
Blue and white are my favorite colors!




We had a snowstorm the other day here in NY and
it is supposed to snow again this afternoon..
I like to have a hot chocolate after a fun day of playing in the snow.

Have a great weekend, everyone! xo

1.23.2011

Wating for Spring to come...




We have a winter storm. It's extremely cold today!!
I am supposed to go out to see the live classic music
this evening but I am not sure if I want to go....

What is the weather like in your city?
If you live in a cold climate, please be safe
on the roads and stay warm! xo

1.19.2011

Rainy day



It's been raining and cloudy since yesterday.
The sky is gray and it is hard to motivate myself.... I feel a bit weak.
Hope the sun will come up soon.




Do you know about ARTLOG? I came across this site yesterday and it looks like an interesting site where art lovers can find new artworks, galleries and artists.


1.14.2011

Valentine's day cards



Love is the master key that opens the gates of happiness.
By Oliver Wendell Holmes

Valentine's day is one month from today!
Any special plans?

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!

Love,
natsumi






1.12.2011

Booklet





I have been working on my promotional piece and I am going to have them printed soon! I'll see how they come out...


1.10.2011

Tulip bulb








I am waiting for Spring to come....

Have you ever heard of a rooftop farm?
They grow organic vegetables on warehouse rooftops in NY.
I am interested in visiting there when it gets warmer!

1.06.2011

Rabbit


Hope everyone had wonderful holidays!

I invited a couple of friends to my place to celebrate Japanese New Year on New Year's day. I served some sake and traditional Japanese food which I made.
The year of 2011 is the year of the rabbit and I got "a cute Japanese rabbit" as a surprise gift from my friend. It's an adorable.. He bought it at Kiteya which is one of my favorite Japanese gift shops. I had a great first day of 2011 with warm people.

Lovely Jennifer is visiting NY from LA in February. She is a talented textile designer. Please check out her store!
Yes, I can't wait to see her again!

1.01.2011

2011



Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow.
- Albert Einstein

Happy New Year!!
I wish you all a wonderful and exciting 2011!

Love,
natsumi





12.29.2010

Beach





Hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday season.

I went to the beach.
A peaceful moment..
Quiet but the sound of waves..
Movement...





New Year is around the corner!
Are you ready for it?

12.24.2010

Merry Christmas!


Hope you all have a wonderful and safe holiday!

Love,
natsumi



12.14.2010

New Amsterdam Market












Joanne and I went to New Amsterdam Market last Sunday.
Unfortunately, it was very windy and rainy day but I still enjoyed the market.
There were some coffee vendors at the market, so I tried stumptown's coffee and it was good!

So glad to see her again in NY! I had a great good time with her.
Hope she has a safe trip back home to Montreal tomorrow...
Thank you, Joanne! xo