2014
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Easter Weekend
Did you have a fun Easter – I did! The weather has been amazing this past week so I took the opportunity to explore a…
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Weekend Wrap Up
I’m moving my Friday catch ups to a weekend wrap up instead so I have more time to write them and can include some of…
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Brussels – Last Bits
I’m rounding up a few more interesting places and tips for anyone else planning a trip to Brussels. First, a few things we didn’t manage…
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What We Did in Brussels
Other than the Atomium, here’s what else was good in Brussels. We were only there for a few days, but we packed in quite a…
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Atomium
The first thing we did in Brussels was probably my favourite – the Atomium! It was built for the World Fair in 1958 and the…
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Working in my studio
I’ve had my studio set up in the spare room for a while now, but I’ve only really been using it for packing orders. Because…
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A post about Towels
You might have noticed I have a new Home Sweet Home category for my blog, since I will likely be posting a lot of house-related…
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Japan Links #16
It’s another round-up of Japan links I’ve been saving. Japanese poster design is suddenly popular – Collector’s Weekly has a lovely gallery of recently discovered 1930s…
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by Marceline
Hello! I’m Marceline Smith, the designer and owner of Asking For Trouble. I create illustrated stationery, accessories and gifts using my cute characters inspired by Japanese kawaii. This is my business and personal blog where I write about my creative doings, inspirations, travels, Japan trips and daily life. Read more »
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