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I have always felt a pull towards international studies. I love traveling, opening myself up to new cultures, lifestyles, people and ways of thinking, deepening my belief of the interconnectivity of our world. My happiness is your happiness. My pain is your pain. Your hardship is my hardship. Your joy […]
Introducing new fall colored Mini Maggie zippered pouches!! They’re great as a coin purse, for keeping your iPod and glasses scratch free or keeping things nice ‘n’ tidy in your big purse! Remember, there is a :: 15% off coupon code :: for all 5th Season items in the Etsy shop! […]
I LOVE Portland. I still find myself in disbelief, at times, that I actually live here. It’s been about a year since I left my career in scientific research, packed up my little Toyota and moved up here. I instantly loved it here and everyday I realize new reasons why. […]
In a previous blog, Breakthrough = liberation from shit., I mentioned that I moved into a new fixer-upper house my friend bought. Here are some “before” sneak peak pictures. It’s a pretty sizable two bedroom/one bath house with a big side/back yard. Gary already built an awesome fence with some windows […]
My father and I have had a rocky relationship, especially in my adulthood. It was only this past June, we chose to let go of the past and commit to a loving and accepting future. Our relationship has been blossoming since then, into something I never thought was possible. I […]
The ever-so-fabulous and wonderfully talented :: Margaret Jacobsen :: was kind enough to shoot my bags for me. We were accompanied by her two adoooooorable babies who were very helpful! What a lovely way to spend my afternoon! Here are the new Leah tote bags and Mini Maggies in toasty fall colors: :: […]
I am SO excited fall is here! It’s my favorite season…sweaters, scarves, hot chocolate, pumpkin pies, cinnamon + cardamom, warm colors, turning leaves, coffee shops on rainy days…gah, love it. I had a ball picking out the fabric for the new fall line — lots o’ wools, plaids, big print floral, […]
Huge breakthrough realization: Akiko is a doer, Type A, creator, dreamer and inspirational. I always somewhat knew this about myself but now it’s officially confirmed. September in general was a funky month and the past week and a half was the climatic worst. I was physically and mentally burnt out. […]
