Asking For Trouble

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Shop & Packaging Updates

I’ve been busy making some changes to my shop so here’s what’s happening. Free UK shipping on all orders I’ve been pushed into free UK…
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January 14, 2019

by Marceline
Travel

Christmas Holiday Walks

I had a really nice long Christmas holiday, with a week of it up north with family. As always, we went on some lovely walks…
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January 11, 2019

by Marceline
Japan 2018

Useful Things I Bought in Japan

Now that the holidays are over, I’ll start sharing more about my Autumn 2018 Japan trip. Some posts will be here and others on Super…
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January 9, 2019

by Marceline
Books & Zines

Reading Challenge Update

I’ve been setting a reading challenge on Goodreads for two years now and it’s definitely helping me read more. I have a tendency to drift back…
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January 7, 2019

by Marceline
Me Me Me

2019 Plans & Goals

I kind of forgot about my 2018 plans & goals so was surprised to discover I had achieved almost all of them! Let’s check back…
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January 4, 2019

by Marceline
Sales & Offers

Hello January! News & Shopping Offers

It’s a whole new year! Here’s what’s new, plus shopping offers and freebies. News and reminders I’m doing printable calendar bookmarks again this year. January & February…
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January 2, 2019

by Marceline
Me Me Me

Goodbye 2018

The world is still terrible but I had a pretty marvellous year. Let’s have a look back. January I started the year by looking back…
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December 31, 2018

by Marceline
Monthly & Weekly Recaps

December Favourites

Last one! Here’s a look back at my favourite stuff from this month. My 4 favourite photos From @marcelinesmith, @averyquietstreet and @sckawaii on Instagram. (L-R, top-bottom)…
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December 30, 2018

by Marceline

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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