In Search of Delicious Japanese Food
Jan 18
I had a huge craving for Japanese food today and have decided to search for the best (and most affordable) Japanese restaurants in Toronto. As much as I would love to cook everything that I used to in Tokyo, I just don’t have the same access to the ingredients as I used to….. not to mention Japanese imported food is about as cheap as Canadian imports in Japan :S Will keep you updated...
Guest Post: Simple ways to save money in 2012
Jan 10
If you’re like most people, you’d like to save some extra money, but by the end of every month, you find yourself scraping to get by until your next paycheck. This year, find a way to save that will actually leave you with more money safely tucked away for those emergencies come up. Reassess your insurance needs You pay monthly for your insurance, but most people don’t even check their...
One Good Thing a Day – Project Day 82 – Back from NYC and DC
Jan 06
So many sights sounds and creative things to get inspiration from. While NYC is very similar to Toyko, it certainly has a different creative vibe which is always fun to take in. DC is simply beautiful and has a wonderful classic charm (except for the pedestrians, cyclists and drivers!) Here are a few sneak peaks from the...
2012! Happy New Year!
Dec 31
No matter where you may be in the world……I would like to wish you all of the very best for the New Year. Let’s all try to make this year even better than the last! Do you believe in making resolutions every year? Do they work? ...
Heading to NYC and Perhaps a New Tat….?
Dec 28It’s been years since I got a tattoo or even a touch up for that matter, so my trip to NYC will certainly be a great chance to get something done by Ami James himself. With a packed schedule, we’ll see if there’s any time but at least I’ll try to see the shop. I hope you are all taking time to relax these holidays and check back soon for more photos, observations and...
Boxing Day Madness – Kirigami How-to
Dec 26
It’s Boxing Day or Boxing Week in North America and millions of people are simply going mad for those sales and bargains. First of all, I wonder if they are actually worth the stress and chaos and second of all -where do people get all of this energy just after the holidays??? I used to work in retail and I must say, Boxing Day was always my most hated day >:P Instead, stay in and try some...
Happy Holidays!
Dec 24
I wish you and your family a wonderful holiday season and all of the best for 2012! Take a moment to enjoy the simple things in life that sometimes we all take for granted. Sit back and relax during the holidays. Enjoy the lovely sights, sounds and smells and make sure to use your creative mind to make a difference in someone’s life this season. There are many who don’t have basics...
Simple Gift Wrapping Ideas and a Wrapping Quick Fix
Dec 23
Last-minute gift wrapping can make many people stress out, especially since it does take time to wrap and decorate each gift to look pretty and professional. One simple solution is to avoid wrapping the entire gift and just add decorative details that look pretty. For example, take a plain box, and add a strip of scrap chiyogami or wrapping paper. Tie it down with string and you’re...
