mt factory tour

May 14, 2012 japan / mt tape
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I’m off to Kurashiki tomorrow to join the mt factory tour! Will be staying one night in the ‘mt room’ at Kurashiki Ivy Square hotel. I wonder if they will decorate the whole room with mt tapes? I love visiting factories/workshops to see what goes on behind the scenes. Despite my busy work schedule, I decided to take 2 days off as this is probably a once in a lifetime opportunity to see how mt tapes are made!

Kurashiki also has some nice stationery and craft shops that I am really looking forward to. Hope to come back with some nice pictures to share!


Polkaros Store – Grand Opening!

May 7, 2012 glee / polkaros / polkaros store / zakka
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I’m extremely happy to announce the grand opening of our Polkaros store and the launch of our new website that was painstakingly redesigned by our dear friend Hiki-chan. I’m loving the new site, hope you do too! After months of preparation the store is now live and will be serving customers around the globe, bringing the joys of Polkaros zakka to their doorstep.

Check out our official press release here!

The first range of products to be featured in the store is the knitted series from Glee zakka, previously only available in Japan, but now available for purchase worldwide.

To commemorate the launch of the Polkaros store, I will be giving away one of these cute plushies to a random winner. So if you want to adopt one of these little guys simply click the “Like Button” on the Polkaros Facebook page!

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Terms & Conditions
Prize One of the above Glee Zakka Plushies would be selected randomly.
Shipping cost Polkaros cover all shipping cost.
Country This contest is open to worldwide audience. There is no location restriction.
Result date Results will be announced on 30 MAY 2012.


La Belle Époque in Hong Kong

May 2, 2012 craft / hong kong / zakka
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First of all, I’d like to apologize for the lack of updates and a big thank you to all who’ve dropped by to check on the blog! I’ve been back from Hong Kong for a while now but have been busy with the new website and online store preparation. I will be announcing the official launch this week! It’s finally happening!!!

Above are pictures taken from my last trip to Hong Kong. La Belle Époque is a cute little handcraft/zakka/accessories shop located in a very lovely and quiet neighborhood just 10 mins walk away from Causeway Bay. They have a wide range of handmade crafts by local and overseas artists. I was glad to finally see the awesome felt works from In the Wonderland by Koey. I’ve always liked her works and pictures. La Belle Époque must be one of the few zakka shops in Hong kong. Do check it out if you are visiting Hong Kong!

★ How to get to La Belle Époque in Hong Kong


Off to Hong Kong!

April 4, 2012 glee / hong kong
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I’m leaving for Hong Kong to meet with the people at Clinique and the suppliers, to discuss Fall 13 Accessories for Asia Pacific. Will also be visiting the textile market, Sham Shui Po, again for new inspirations!

Above is a picture of ‘Lowe’ the lion plush doll that will be available in the Polkaros store soon. I have been doing some new product shots for my glee★zakka series. I will be announcing the opening date of my store very soon!

Have a great week everyone!


Package from Johanna

April 4, 2012 every day
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I was so happy to find a lovely package from Johanna in my mailbox last week! I really like her style and use of colors in all her works! There were 2 handmade limited edition zines and one was a coloring zine for her monster illustration ‘Copain’! I can’t wait to color some ‘Copains’ soon!
Thanks Johanna♥♥♥


mt school 2012

March 28, 2012 craft / Japan
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Oh I am so excited that the mt school is here again! I had so much fun last year at the mt school for wrapping at amu space where attended the amazing Hello Sandwich workshop!

The mt school in yokohama will be on from 7th – 15th April 2012 and Hello Sandwich will be hosting 2 workshops again this year on 7th and 11th April 2012!

I wish I could attend the workshop but I will be in Hong Kong visiting textile markets and meeting up with suppliers for the next season’s collection. If you are in Tokyo/Yokohama, do drop by and get inspired!

★ mt school in Yokohama 2012 Official Site


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