August 04, 2014
花火 / Hanabi
Last Saturday, I got some tickets to see a fireworks show in Itabashi.
It was my very first official hanabi show in Japan as I usually take-a-peek at them through my windows!
Although the weather was brutally hot and the train was all packed like this (not joking!),
I really did enjoy the show and summer street food! Hope you love the photos, my favorite is the second photo.
I think it looks more like the universe than fireworks :)
August 01, 2014
July 12, 2014
Concrete projects
Remember my last post about DIY concrete stool? Since I have some left over concrete mix from the last project,
I'm wondering what to do next with the concrete? I found these interesting concrete projects all over the internet.
Concrete coffee table sounds like a good idea!
image sources: concrete table via weekday carnival // concrete candle holders via homesick //
concrete coasters via a piece of rainbow // concrete diamond via a merry mishap
July 01, 2014
DIY: Concrete side table
If you follow the link here , you can find that the video instruction is pretty easy to follow.
I used a smaller bucket size than what it was being used in the video,
so I simply used 2 kg of concrete mix with approximately 2 cups of water.
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I found that once you pour the water into the concrete mix, it will become pretty dense and a little difficult to mix,
so I used a small gardening shovel to make sure everything is all mixed.
Oh, and I suggest making a small hole in the middle of the mound, and then add the water into the
hole (as if you were making bread) it will make mixing so much easier!
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The fun part is that once you get the water and concrete ratio just right,
the texture will be very much gelato-like, so easy to sculpt (I hope it makes sense!) and shiny.
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That’s it for now. I hope my tips are somewhat helpful!
June 12, 2014
Around here
- New postcard to include in the mail for my customers
- Cocoa just woke up from her nap
- Peony is my favorite flower
- I have been making new things lately
- Jagged, Grip and Luxor rings
June 02, 2014
Parisian homes
May 21, 2014
May 08, 2014
May 02, 2014
Montblanc House
I love the sloped roof of this modern Japanese home designed by Studio Velocity back in 2009.
Such an interesting house full of characteristics. I don't mind living there!
See the rest here.
April 26, 2014
Aromatherapy blends, V.1
massage and not to mention the beach!
I love to diffuse some essential oil blends while working or while relaxing at home. I found it helps
lift up my mood and spirit instantly. There are many ways to enjoy aromatherapy, I often use an
essential oil diffuser or a ceramic oil burner. They make my entire house smells wonderful, like a
quick trip to Thailand!
Here are some essential oil recipes I came up with.
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Thai spa
1 drop of lemongrass essential oil
2 drops of lavender essential oil
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Beach bungalow
1 drop of sandalwood essential oil
1 drop of peppermint essential oil
1 drop of lavender essential oil
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I hope you enjoy this post and the recipes!
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