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 I was so excited to chat about my Ikigai (living my business and life with purpose) with coach Jennifer Shinkai recently. We talked in detail about:
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Shimokitazawa is an area in central Tokyo that feels like a small town or even a village. In 2013, the Odakyu line was moved underground in an amazing feat of engineering with all the trains ceasing and moving to underground tunnels overnight. Join me as I walk along the new overground section of the track that is no more visiting all the new developments along the way. GET THE MAP HERE: https://www.bikudesigns.com/blog/odak... MUSTARD HOTEL: https://mustardhotel.com/shimokitazawa/ SIDEWALK COFFEE: https://sidewalk.jp/stores/shimokitaz... RELOAD: https://reload-shimokita.com/ RIPERY’S SUGAR: https://riperys-sugar.com/ PETIT GARDEN: http://www.petitgarden.net/ MIKAN SHIMOKITA: https://mikanshimokita.jp/ SHIMOKITA UE: https://www.odakyu.jp/guide/shopping/... TEFU: https://www.te-fu.jp/ BONUS TRACK: https://bonus-track.net/ TOLO COFFEE & BAKERY: https://www.tolotokyo.com/tolo-coffee... SHIROIHIGE CREAM PUFF FACTORY: http://www.shiro-hige.net/ FOR MOZZIE BITES (From May to October) Please check with a pharmacist that these ointments are safe for you to use! Una Kowa Kuru Mosquito ointment: https://amzn.to/4aSWY89 Mosquito Repellent Patches (kids): https://amzn.to/4aRgOAB Mosquito Repellent Bracelet: https://amzn.to/3RjgTWZ Skin Vape Repellent: https://amzn.to/3xhytni Ultrasonic Mosquito Repellant key ring: https://amzn.to/3Xf79AI Antihistamine Cream: https://amzn.to/4cdQZMd YOU MIGHT ALSO ENJOY...
Join me on a shopping trip to Daiso, Standard Products and IKEA in Shibuya. I'm shopping for things for my new studio space in Shimokitazawa, Tokyo. Stick with me as I renovate the genkan (entrance) area, lay a new kitchen floor, let you into the secret plans for the bathroom and show you the lovely retro finds my landlord keeps popping by to gift me. SHOUTOUTS Thanks to Lindsey at Setagaya Yoga Studio for the kettle and the cactus. https://www.setagayayogastudio.com/ ABOUT Online shop: https://www.bikudesigns.com/ Hi, I’m Victoria, the founder and creator at Bikudesigns. I rescue forgotten vintage Japanese textiles and breathe new life into them by transforming them into colourful accessories. See you on my other socials: INSTAGRAM @bikudesigns IG Link / bikudesigns BLOG https://www.bikudesigns.com/blog PINTEREST / bikudesigns Collaborations and wholesale catalogue: [email protected] YOU MIGHT ALSO ENJOY...
Grab your hammer and your flowers! What?! This project is a great way to collect botanical memories from your travels without the worry of getting caught up with customs for bringing back organic materials from overseas. Also a great way to capture memories from special event floral arrangements. I’d love to see you at a class at my studio in Shimokitazawa soon. CLASSES: https://www.bikudesigns.com/workshops.html SHOP IN PERSON: Visit the studio in Tokyo https://www.bikudesigns.com/welcome-to-studio-biku.html SHOP ONLINE https://www.bikudesigns.com/ WHAT YOU NEED Clothing item or fabric made from 100% natural materials (silk, cotton, linen) A hammer Kitchen towels A range of garden flowers/ flowers from a bouquet YOU MIGHT ALSO ENJOY...
More gel printing crafts to reduce your stack of 'failed' gel prints. Let me show you a few simple ideas of how to start using your prints so they don’t end up in the recycling. This week I'm making a room divider wall hanging mobile. Beginner level! There are more Gel Printing Project videos coming up in this series very soon, so make sure you’re subscribed to the newsletter and my YouTube channel to get the alerts when they go live. IN-PERSON CLASSES I’d love to see you at a class at my studio in Shimokitazawa soon. Gel printing classes HERE Visit the studio shop in Shimokitazawa, Tokyo Shop kimono jewellery online SUPPLIES LIST PLEASE NOTE: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Decoupage glue: https://amzn.to/3S1SPbC Large circle paper punch (similar): https://amzn.to/461BVPQ Sashiko thread: https://amzn.to/4bJG9x1 Silicone mat: https://amzn.to/3LkEbZd Wooden hoop: https://amzn.to/3WjRaQW Gel printing supplies list is HERE YOU MIGHT ALSO ENJOY...
Join me as I head off to the Japanese Home Centre to look for vinyl flooring for my studio kitchen. This is only the second time I've ever laid any kind of flooring and I'm bewildered by the process! In the video I talk about the tools I bought and watch as the vinyl salesperson satufyingly cuts the flooring to size. YOU MIGHT ALSO ENJOY...
Are you into gel printing and have a massive stack of ‘failed’ prints hanging around? Me too! Let me show you a few simple ideas of how to start using your prints so they don’t end up in the recycling. There are more Gel Printing Project videos coming up in this series very soon, so make sure to subscribe to get the alerts when they go live. I’d love to see you at a class at my studio in Shimokitazawa soon. Gel printing classes HERE Visit the studio shop in Tokyo HERE Shop kimono jewellery online HERE Here’s what I used during the projects. PLEASE NOTE: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Single hole punch https://amzn.to/4cexR0Z Sizzix Big Shot https://amzn.to/4cjDPhe Sizzix Brush https://amzn.to/4chA2kD Ginkgo Dies https://amzn.to/3L0cAfy https://amzn.to/3XzyaPD Envelope templates https://amzn.to/4eAh4XP Sticker paper https://amzn.to/3XBsEMf Yamato glue https://amzn.to/4eFVf9y Pit Glue https://amzn.to/3W8wDPz Rolling glue https://amzn.to/45HYw3L Gel printing supplies list is HERE YOU MIGHT ALSO ENJOY...
Join me while I unbox a delivery of 16 large kokeshi dolls that arrived at the studio in June. I'm busily researching all the maker's marks and will add these to my studio shop and webshop for sale soon. Sign up to be the first to know when they become available: HERE 10% off your first order VISIT THE SHOP IN SHIMOKITAZAWA HERE WEBSHOP HERE YOU MIGHT ALSO ENJOY...
Unbox two gifted mystery bundles of vintage kimono and other kimono bits and pieces as well as vintage Japanese furoshiki and fabrics. Textile lovers, you'll enjoy this one! Lots of surprises inside these bundles. YOU MIGHT ALSO ENJOY...
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