Posts about me and my creative life

Because I didn’t do Day in the Life. Me and Catherine were talking the other day about Smug Bloggers. You know, the ones with the…
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I did make my resolutions at the beginning of the year but it has taken me ages to post them up. I have been super…
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Woo, Happy New Year! 2008 was a pretty big year for me but I am still excited to see what 2009 brings. I thought I’d…
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Big thanks to everyone who bought stuff from me this year. It was really fun having a proper holiday sales rush with orders right up…
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Listen up! Any orders I get before Midday tomorrow (Friday) will be posted in time for Christmas (if you trust the Royal Mail) but anything…
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I was going to join in Day in the Life yesterday but it was a boring work-filled no-mail bank holiday so here instead are some…
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What were you doing 10 years ago? asks Alice. It’s a great question and one I had to really think about (while walking to the…
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1. Johnny Come Lately, a lovely new gift shop in Aberdeen, is now stocking a range of my notebooks, keyrings, vintage button badge sets and…
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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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