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Day in the Life
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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Bridge of the Brocade Sash
“I lay down in a state of happy exhaustion, and not for the first or last time could hardly believe I was in Japan” I…
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Exciting News!
A few reasons why I have been quiet this week. Reason 1 is that me and Claire (of Miso Funky fame) have started a new…
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September!
It’s officially Autumn here so I can finally use the word Christmas without feeling ludicrous. Yes, I’m afraid that time is fast approaching and I…
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1998
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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Tokyo Shopping Guide in print!
I am so pleased to finally announce the print version of my Tokyo Shopping Guide. It’s by far the most popular thing on my site…
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Buttons buttons buttons!
I feel like I’m some kind of button obsessive sometimes. If you did one of those word cloud things on my shop I bet button…
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Some news for you
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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