
Last year, I decided to join my friends and set a reading challenge on Goodreads for the first time. I went for one book a week…
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It’s a whole new year so here’s a round up of news and shopping offers for January. News and Reminders Thanks for your patience during…
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Goodbye December! You were very very busy. My 4 favourite photos from my Instagram (L-R, top-bottom) Fave 5 from the blog My December in video This…
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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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The Glasgow Etsy Made Local market was a few weeks ago but I wanted to just share a few photos. Since I only do one or…
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All you last minute shoppers really don’t have much time left until I stop taking orders for 2017. With the current delays with mail, I…
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I’m heading into the last week of orders before I close up for my Christmas holidays so stocks are running low. Some items won’t be…
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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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