One beautiful vessel. One delicate blossom. Does it get more simple than that? I feel like this is a very zen “arrangement”, if you can even call it that. It reminds me both of an enso, and the concept of mu. I actually spent far more time than I’d like to admit getting it to … Read more
Another month, another beautiful birthstone! For July, we have the bright and bold ruby. If you saw my sneaky little addendum to the series last week, you’ll know that I just did garnet for January, and I wanted to make sure Ruby was a much flashier and more vivid ensemble despite them both being red. … Read more
Kumiko is the millenia-old Japanese art of exquisitely fine decorative woodwork. It relies entirely on precise cuts and is held together with carefully calculated pressure-fitting – no glue or nails. Typically, kumiko is used in windows and shoji screens, allowing a breeze and dappled sunlight to filter through. It’s something I’ve been fascinated by for … Read more
When did I become a fragrance blog? No complaints, it just amuses me. I’ve been so incredibly lucky to receive a lot of these from the creator or manufacturer, and today’s collection of kimono-themed eaux de toilette from Decorté are no exception. I’ve been wanting to try them for eons, but was unable to afford … Read more
Yes, I am in the process of getting a US green card. Yes, I plan to move to southern California full-time once that happens. However, I am Canadian through and through and nothing will ever change that. I don’t have blood, I have maple syrup in my veins. Since today is Canada Day I decided … Read more