Posts about me and my creative life

I mostly got money for my Japan Fund this Christmas, but that didn’t stop people giving me awesome gifts too. Above is my actual Christmas…
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2014 was a pretty amazing year for stuff. I read so many brilliant books and watched a lot of great TV and films too. Here…
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Well, surely 2015 can only get better, since I spent the first 2 days in my pyjamas and still haven’t fully moved on from coughing and feeling…
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(illustration of me by Kookizu) 2014 was a pretty exciting year for me, what with moving house and quite a few trips, not to mention…
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I started putting my Christmas decorations up pretty early because I was really excited and also I love how cosy it makes everything look at night. I’ve…
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Look at all my necklaces up on display! I had a brainwave at the weekend and put this together in about ten minutes. I’m still…
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I think I’m hitting peak Christmas order madness now and I haven’t had much time for anything else. It’s all just a blur of order…
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You may remember this photo from my last post about hanging pictures. Moving those pictures left my window area really empty and I was thinking of…
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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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