Plum Kanzashi Hairpins
Plum blossoms were one of the first flowers that bloomed near me when I was living in Japan. They actually bloomed before the cherry blossoms, which Japan is so famous for. Having never seen a
Large Pink Camellia Kanzashi Hair Fork
Over the last week I did a huge batch of dyeing; two shades of yellow, two shades of green, two shades of pink, and two-toned white and pink squares. The two-toned squares were all new
A Better Place
This year Dave and I have experienced a great deal of loss. We're certainly in the age group where our older relatives are passing away. But life, as ever, loves to give you the unexpected.
Camellia Kanzashi Hair Clips
Continuing with the theme from last Friday, I finished up some hair clips with white and pink camellias. Camellias are a motif worn by maiko (apprentice geisha) during the month of February, along with kusudama
Aster Kanzashi Hairpins
I have always been a firm believer in making the most beautiful work I can, and I also have a tendency to lean toward complicated pieces made from fine materials. That can make my
Aqua Kusudama with Tassel Kanzashi Hair Fork
I've had this kusudama (medicine ball) sitting in a box for a long while, mostly finished but not quite. I didn't want to use it on one of my boxes because it's really large