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Wish List
So, it’s December and you better have started your Christmas shopping! If anyone’s thinking of buying me a gift, then here are some things I…
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Happy Things from Japan
Although I didn’t buy as much in Japan as last time, I did buy a LOT of stuff and so much of it makes me…
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Shop Update
You might have noticed my shop is just slightly different! I’ve been working on this for a while and decided to put it live yesterday.…
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Unpacking
I’ve been unpacking all the cute things I bought in Japan! I didn’t buy nearly as much stuff as last time due to the exchange…
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New Design Work
Have you seen some of the cute websites I’ve been building recently? Lucky me has had four awesome Shopify stores to build recently, all with…
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End of the month update: October
I figured I best write this before I go as otherwise my brain will be full of JAPAN and I’ll never do it. And I…
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More Tokyo Shopping Guides
I wanted to do individual posts about these but time is running out. I’ll be off to Japan in just a few days!! Eek! Since…
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Spooky Wooky Window
Yesterday I took a train over to Edinburgh to install my spooky cute window display at Hannah Zakari. Rachael has been selling my stuff online…
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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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DISCLAIMER
All opinions are my own and I am not compensated or sponsored for writing about any products or services featured unless stated in the post. Links to shops and websites may be affiliate links – I receive a small commission from your orders at no cost to you, which helps me fund this site. I do not accept advertising.