I love love LOVE custom orders! My favorite part of what I do is working one on one with my customers to design THE perfect bag for them. Also, they sometimes force me to make a product I’ve been meaning to make for a long time but just put off…which […]
I am finally participating in a Hip Happening event! I was signed up for an earlier one but sadly had to cancel. I’m super excited to be a part of Hip Happening as it was a first arts & crafts fair I checked out upon my move to Portland. Enjoy […]
YAY!!! 5th Season has officially been accepted to vend at the Alberta Street Fair! I feel so fortunate to be able to squeeze into street fairs last minute!! This one’s gonna be a biggie for sure! CAN.NOT.WAIT. Mark your calendars, kiddos! It’s on Saturday, August 13th from 11am to 7pm. […]
How could I have forgotten to mention I have “Alexa” wristlets?? Two of each design with their own cheeky tag lines. Bias edge on the burlap for a clean finish, nice ‘n’ thick burlap with additional fabric on the bottom for a sturdy structure. I upcycled a beautiful, deep violet […]
Wow, I am pretty excited about these new Leah tote bags and Alice shoulder bags I finished up this week. Both the new Leah tote bags and Alice shoulder bags have additional interior pockets that are bigger and deeper — perfect for your notepads, Moleskin or your favorite read! Available at my […]
I was browsing around last week, indulging myself in some of my favorite food porn: FoodGawker, Dessert Stalking and TasteSpotting. I came across this Inside-Out Carrot Cake Muffin recipe and got super excited. Carrot cakes are my ultimate favorite…hmm, maybe a close second to banana nut breads and pumpkin breads… […]
After more than 6 months of suffering the gray, cloudy, rainy, signature weather of the Northwest, the sunshine and the warmth has finally broke free here in Portland, making Akiko a very elated girl. I’m telling ya — all this Californian native needs is a little bit of sunshine and […]