Now that the surprise boxes have been shipped off to their new homes, I can start adding some new products. First up are these cute…
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We stumbled across Passport – now mostly rebranded as HAPiNS – on our first trip to Japan and it was so cute it’s been a firm favourite…
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My Kawaii Japan surprise boxes went on sale an hour ago and there are still some left if you want one! They’re full of new…
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I’m so glad people have started buying party supplies from my Zazzle store – my Ice Cream Cones look so fun on paper cups, plates and napkins…
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Part 2 of my weekend up north. My mum and dad both live in coastal villages so there are always lots of pretty photo opportunities.…
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Time to update my Tokyo Shopping Guide with some new shops I loved! I’ve visited the Yuzawaya branch in Shinjuku’s Takashimaya Times Square on a…
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The weather has been so terrible since I got back from Japan that it’s been hard to find a nice weekend to go up and…
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You might remember ages ago when I made a frame for some of my favourite badges & pins. I bought a couple of new enamel…
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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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