Posts about me and my creative life

If you follow me on Instagram, you’ll know I often take a photo of the view when I walk along the seafront. Only the prettiest…
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I’ve scheduled in one of these posts for every month this year so I’ll remember to share all the fun stuff I buy. I sensibly…
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You’d think I’d learn by now that the universe always has different plans for me that I can never imagine, but I still like to…
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It seems hard to comprehend that 2017 was somehow even worse than 2016 on a global level, but here we are. It was another good…
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A last round up of what I’ve been buying recently. I didn’t go too crazy on Black Friday this year but I did pick up…
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I buy an advent calendar every year. It’s mostly for the chocolate, but also because December goes past so quickly and it’s great to have…
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I’ve probably said it a million times before, but I love having a mantelpiece. My springtime mantelpiece display stayed up all through the summer, but…
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I’m trying to do these more regularly so here’s what I’ve been buying recently. As always, I have been adding more enamel pins to my…
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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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