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RISE & SHINE COLLECTION SNEAK PEEK

23/1/2021

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The new Rise & Shine Collection launches on Monday 1st February 2021.
Two one-of-a-kind pairs of earrings released everyday with some bonus pairs popping up throughout the month in the webshop.I'm adding denim, leather, faux leather, acrylic, vintage beads, charms, painted charms and, of course, vintage kimono to this unique collection.

If you need a reminder of when the launch starts, join the mailing list to get a reminder.
Prices in this collection range from ¥2500-4000 depending on materials and time to make.
All earrings come boxed in a gift box.

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Vintage Kimono Braided Neckpiece: 'Kermit'

Â¥9,000

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Have you ever had an idea that won't leave you alone?


That was how the braided neckpiece was born. For several years I've been playing with braids in paracord, cord, obijime and anything I can find. But the kimono cord braid was something that eluded me. I just couldn't work out how to make a continuous 3m kimono cord and had tried so many times that I eventually shelved the idea. Until recently. I finally worked it out and a new line was born.


Lovingly designed for comfort and made by hand in Tokyo from personally-sourced authentic vintage kimono. Despite the volume of the neckpiece, it is surprisingly light and easy to wear.


Comes boxed in a Bikudesigns gift box. Plastic free packaging.


Details

Colour: as green as the frog himself (colours may vary on different devices and monitors)

Materials: vintage kimono fabric, stainless steel, plated brass


Shipping and packaging


IMPORTANT: NOT CURRENTLY SHIPPING TO EVERYWHERE!


Please check the shipping information here before you place your order.

For your information, the Returns and Refund policy is here.

Packaged in plastic-free packaging.


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Double-Wrap Vintage Kimono Bracelet -Teal and Cream

Â¥4,000

Double wrap bracelet made from authentic, personally-sourced vintage kimono fabric, handmade in Shimokitazawa, Tokyo.

Light and comfortable to wear.

New style refresh for A/W 2019 with a branded jewellery tag.


Details

Colour: teal and cream (colours may vary on different devices and monitors)

Materials: stainless steel, vintage kimono

Length in total: 40cm, extender chain to 44cm (to be wrapped around the wrist twice)


Shipping and packaging

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For your information, the Returns and Refund policy is here.


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Note: The bracelet pictured on the wrist is for illustration purposes only.

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Vintage Kimono Sequin Dangles- Burgundy and Red

Â¥4,000

LIMITED EDITION


Brand new style of 'sequin' earrings made from personally-sourced vintage kimono fabric. Read about the design process here.

A teeny tiny faceted natural amethyst bead is a nod to my past life as a precious metals jewellery designer.


Lovingly made by hand in Shimokitazawa, Tokyo.


Details

Colour: burgundy, red, silver tone (colours may vary on different devices and monitors)

Materials: plated brass, vintage kimono, lucite, natural amethyst

Size: 5.5cm long


Shipping and packaging

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For your information, the Returns and Refund policy is here.


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The Great Charity Pot Sale

22/1/2021

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Congrats to my lovely online creative friend, Lorna from Lorna Gilbert Ceramics on the launch of her fantastic Instagram charity event at the end of this month.

Lorna has  encouraged the handmade ceramics community to come together to take part in a one day event to sell their creations to raise money for a charity of their choice. Famous TV potters Kate Malone and Sue Pryke (The Great British Throwdown) are donating their work to be raffled off. This sort of pay-it-forward initiative is JUST what the world needs right now.
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Join Sue Pryke's raffle here.
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Kate Malone's raffle can be found here.
You can find details of the talented artists taking part, the charities they're supporting and the raffles to win amazing pottery prizes over on Lorna's second Instagram here.

Follow Lorna Gilbert Ceramics on Instagram.

Good luck everyone!

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Rise and Shine- New Collection Coming Soon

15/1/2021

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This time last year I was mostly oblivious to Covid-19 and was busy planning my upcoming jewellery collections. With it being a leap year as well as the Tokyo Olympics year, 2020 was feeling particularly hopeful and exciting.

In February the Leap Collection was launched with 29 pairs of earrings (one for each day of Feb) made from all the supplies I've collected over the years. It turned out that one pair per day of one-of-a-kind earrings just wasn't enough, so I then made 2 pairs a day. At the end of the month the Last Leap event rounded it all off. It was a crazy busy month, and my best February ever.

Yet during all this busyness, some time in mid February, a dark cloud appeared in the distance, a grumbling, worrying cloud that was getting closer by the day. I kept 'leaping' into 2020 with gusto, but by the end of February the reality had hit. This wasn't going to be the year my business REALLY took off, this was going to be hard and scary and confusing and awful.

Yet somewhere in that mess of emotions came light. I connected with so many amazing creatives all over the world in 2020 thanks to @indie_roller and I added some new products too. And even though my kids missed heaps of school, we all reconnected as a family on a whole other level. It wasn't all rainbows and butterflies, but we got through and in some ways we rebooted our thinking. Prioritising others can make you do that.

So here I am approaching another year, with a little trepidation, but with more peace and quiet. Welcome to Rise and Shine. The new Collection is launching on February 1st and every single day in February.

Keep sparkling,
Vx

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Vintage Kimono Nest Statement Stud Drops- Cream

Â¥3,000

LIMITED EDITION


Subtle and classic dusky pink kimono studs with a powder-coated 'nest'.


Lovingly made by hand in Shimokitazawa, Tokyo.


Details

Colour: cream, brown, silver tone (colours may vary on different devices and monitors)

Materials: powder coated brass, vintage kimono, stainless steel



Shipping and packaging

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Sakura Dangles- Purple

¥3,500 ¥3,000

Sakura statement earrings made from personally-sourced vintage kimono.

One-of-a-kind dangles for your one-of-a-kind lobes.

These come boxed in a branded Bikudesigns gift box.


Lovingly made by hand in Shimokitazawa, Tokyo.


Details

Colour: purple, silver tone metal (colours may vary on different devices and monitors)

Materials: plated brass, vintage kimono, stainless steel


Shipping and packaging

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For your information, the Returns and Refund policy is here.


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BONUS: Leap Collection Red Velvet Triangles

¥3,000 ¥2,000

Welcome to the Leap Collection.

A unique pair of earrings for every day in February. Yes, that's 29 one-of-a-kind pairs (and some bonus ones too) for your one-of-a-kind lobes.

Nobody else in the world will own a pair like yours. And what's more, they can't even get their hands on them! Once they're gone, they're gone.


These are super light and comfortable to wear.

Lovingly made by hand in Shimokitazawa, Tokyo.


Details

Colour: pinky red, white and shiny silver (colours may vary on different devices and monitors)

Materials: plated brass, stainless steel, velvet, lucite

Size: 6cm in length


Shipping and packaging

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For your information, the Returns and Refund policy is here.


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FUKUBUKURO LUCKY BAGS 2021

20/12/2020

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What is a FUKUBUKURO?
Traditionally in Japan at New Year businesses bundle up their products and sell them in a 'lucky bag' (the kanji 福袋 (fukubukuro) literally means lucky bag). The 'lucky' part comes in as you can't actually see what's in the bag before you buy. Fun right? Oh, and there are bargains to be had too, as long as you are buying from places you love.

Is the Biku Fukubukuro like a traditional lucky bag?
Yes...and also no.
YES: There are a number of items at a discount bundle price presented in an actual bag!
NO: Before you buy you know what products are included in the bag and the savings you'll make. There are no end-of-line, random items in the bags. Everything is from current stock or made especially for the bags. This year you can even request certain colours to be included in the bag.

So, how do I grab one?
Click the link here and you can see what's available. Make sure to request your colours before you buy though, otherwise you'll receive a random selection.

Important info for UK customers.
Biku will cease shipping to the UK in 2021 due to changes in VAT after Brexit. The final day for UK purchases is Monday December 28th 2020. I hope to find a work around in the future, but for the time being it will be closed at the end of 2020.

When does the offer close?
Monday 4th January 2021 at midnight.
UK Fukubukuro will be shipped by 30th December, rest of the world and Japan shipping is on Tuesday 5th January 2021.


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Small Fukubukuro- ¥5000 plus shipping
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Large Fukubukuro- ¥10,000 plus shipping
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INDIE ROLLER EXTRAVAGANZA

20/11/2020

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I've planned so much stuff for Sunday's Extravaganza I just don't know where to start. I'm just sooooo excited that it feels like Christmas has come early!
Hope to see you for some of the events...there are LOTS!
Everything will be happening over on Instagram with some bits and pieces happening on Facebook too.

NOTE: This time I'm observing Tokyo timings due to the 12 hour window!

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HELP! I DON'T KNOW HOW TO SHOP AT AN ONLINE MARKET!

26/10/2020

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This extremely strange year has been a challenge for small businesses, but we're not letting all the cancelled in-person holiday events stop us from showing you our handmade work. Now more than ever it's time to shop independent to show our support for the solo businesses out there, the mom and pop outfits, the artists and the artisans.
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So here's a simple guide of how to shop:
  1.  Head over to Instagram on Thursday nights at 7-9pm (UK) 5-7am (Japan)
  2. Type #indierollerchristmas in the Instagram search bar.
  3. Find amazing handmade businesses to follow, like, share and comment
  4. Follow the maker's instruction on how to shop and perhaps buy a Christmas gift or two.
  5. When you receive your item, tag the maker and give them a shout-out. They will love you forever!

HOLIDAY MARKETS COMING UP

Thursday 29th October Indie Eco Market- BIKU WILL BE AT THIS ONE CLOSED
Thursday 5th November Indie Christmas Essentials Market CLOSED
Thursday 12th November Indie Baby and Children Market CLOSED
Thursday 19th November Indie Made By Hand Market- BIKU WILL BE AT THIS ONE
Saturday 22nd Nov 8am to 8pm Online Market Extravaganza- BIKU WILL BE AT THIS ONE
Thursday 26th November
Indie Art and Illustration Market
Thursday 3rd December Indie Beauty Market
Thursday 10th December Indie Homewares & Foodie Market

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WHAT IS OOAK ANYWAY?

25/9/2020

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Hosting monthly trunk shows online was a necessary decision for the survival of my business during Covid-19 times. All in-person events have been cancelled for the foreseeable future, and shipping overseas has been patchy or still closed to some countries. Simply put, my  job is to buy materials, make all the things and then sell them to make a profit for my time, energy and experience. This is my full-time job, my income, not my hobby or charity work.

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BIKU LOVES: FOLKESHI

10/9/2020

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Calling all kokeshi lovers!

Meet Laetitia Hébert, the founder and owner of Folkeshi, a business celebrating modern day kokeshi and kokeshi artisans. Folkeshi is a webshop dedicated to newly-made kokeshi dolls, kokeshi-inspired goods and Laetitia's book Kokeshi published last year. Laetitia works directly with Japanese artisans, focusing primarily on traditional kokeshi, but has recently started collaborations with creative artisans such as Miura Setsuko.
Originally from France, Laetitia spent 5 years in Japan (2012 to 2017) living in Ashikaga, a small town in Tochigi prefecture. Ashikaga is a very quiet and traditional area which totally challenged Laetitia and her husband to speak and read Japanese.

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WHY MOTTAINAI MATTERS

10/9/2020

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Mottainai: a feeling of regret at wasting something that still has life left in it. A feeling that an object can be reused or made into something new.
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What would Nan do? That's what I think when I need to solve a problem. My Nan wasn't an especially gifted inventor or scientist, or guru of any kind, but she was practical. She lived through WW2, gave birth to a baby in the final year of the war (my mum) and embraced the 'make do and mend' culture with verve.

Nothing was ever wasted, things were stored for later, things were made from other things, things were given away and things were adapted and fixed. There were tools in the house,  in case you needed to make something, and nobody ever seemed to 'get a man in', they just did it themselves.
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Nan was a sorter of objects, a giver of things (usually to those less fortunate than her). If she'd heard about the Japanese concept of 'mottainai' in her lifetime she would have nodded sagely because that's how she lived her own life and how she taught my mum to live hers. Waste not, want not. A penny saved is a penny earned. One man's trash is another man's treasure.
This is why I'm so passionate about not wasting things that still have life in them. Why I based a whole business on saving damaged kimono from the landfill and to take the 'mottainai' spirit and run with it in my British way.
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In Shimokitazawa I'm always thrilled to see boxes of unwanted things outside homes with a sign saying 'Please take anything you like.' In fact, we've been doing the same for many years outside our home too. It's fantastic to see another generation of 'gifters' coming through with my own children donating their things to the 'Mottainai Box' on a regular basis.
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The icing on the cake, the ultimate validation of my brand message and core values filtering through to my customers happened this week. A gorgeous customer took the time and effort to return these earring boxes in pristine condition to be used again. Happy tears. My Nan would be proud.
NOTE: The images above are 'mottainai' items discovered in my area this week. I took what we will use and left the rest.

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NEW HIKARI EARRINGS

10/9/2020

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Cooler days, sweaters, scarves, crisp air (and in East Japan) the bluest of blue cloudless skies.
Can you tell we're coming into my favourite season of the year (in Japan anyway!)? Insects are quietening and the leaves are becoming crisp and tinged with Autumn. Christmas is approaching fast and this year more than any other we'll need a little sparkle to go with our cosy comfort.

'Home is where the heart is', they say, and we have all seen a fair amount of our homes in 2020. Zoom calls, little to no travelling, missing out on seeing family and friends in real life. But we're still here, and we're ready for a bit of cheer and a better 2021.

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These Hikari earrings embody the idea of sparkle at home. Handcrocheted, light as a feather loops swish from lucite sparkle studs. As usual this is a limited edition collection with only a few pairs in each colour-way. You can pre-order yours in the webshop and they will be shipped out within a week.
These earrings are launching on Friday 11th September 2020 to the Mailing List.
General release on Saturday 12th September 2020 at 9am.
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BIKU LOVES: ECO HACHI LIVING

14/8/2020

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https://www.instagram.com/elodbelle/
Living and travelling widely in Australia and Asia over the past 18 years I noticed our beloved beaches and oceans becoming polluted with plastic and harming sea life. As a family we watched a disturbing documentary called 'A Plastic Ocean’. My then 10 year old asked me if people knew much about this plastic problem, I didn’t have an answer for him. The movie had such an impact on us that we took on the challenge of eliminating as much single use plastic from our lives as possible. 
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It all started with a plastic audit, we kept all our single use plastic rubbish for a few weeks to determine what our biggest polluter was. As we imagined there was a lot of plastic from packaged vegetables etc… but more surprisingly there was a lot of cling film.

Around that same time a friend introduced me to beeswax food wraps and I was surprised at just how incredible they were. The only thing that I didn’t love was the fact that the fabrics were so plain. After living in Japan for over 15 years, I had a sizable collection of beautiful Japanese fabric. That gave me the idea that I could start to create my own wraps. I began to experiment with different formulas and after many attempts and much mess, I finally found the perfect balance providing durability, effective sealing properties and functionality.
At that stage I wasn’t thinking about turning this into a business. I started to have conversations with people about plastic pollution issues and I was surprised that many people weren’t really aware and if they were they didn’t know how to make changes in their lives.

That is when I had a chat with Victoria Close from Bikudesigns. She encouraged me to turn this into something more. Take your passion and use it to show people there are alternatives. It was just the push I needed. I created the business name “Ecohachi” (combination of “eco” and the Japanese word for bee “hachi”) and logo just in time for my fist market sale.  The best part about selling at markets is that it allows me the opportunity to interact with people at all different stages of their journey to reduce single use plastic in their lives. 
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Using beeswax wraps is one way we can reduce our impact on the environment and embrace sustainable living. Beeswax wraps are the perfect alternative to plastic wrap for keeping food fresh. They are natural, reusable and versatile. Beeswax food wraps are perfect for storing cheese and prolonging the life of vegetables and fruit (avocados and apples do especially well). They are also good for covering any leftover food in bowls or for carrying sandwiches/onigiri and snacks on the go.

I absolutely love sharing my story with others and listening to other people’s stories. I am consistently inspired to continue what I am doing. Working together, we can reduce our plastic waste and care for our world for future generations.
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JULY SPARKLE LIST

31/7/2020

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It's been another month of staying home, no public transport or eating out. The C-19 cases are rising rapidly in Tokyo and the governor has asked us to refrain from travelling outside of Tokyo until cases slow.
I hear many people talking about wanting to 'live' rather than 'exist' these days, but I believe that you can 'live' by staying home and trying out a new way of life. The old world as we know it has gone, I've already grieved the loss of it, now it's time to build a new way of living. And I'm embracing it. Are you?

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BUILDING: Overseas Makers Guild

It's a small but perfectly formed group of makers who are in different stages of setting up their handmade businesses overseas. We are already becoming quite international!
I'm here to support, to cheer-lead and to help with the logistics of setting up overseas.
Want to join? Click here to join.


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MAKING: Red shiso cordial
So my hubby came home with a HUGE bag of red shiso last week and I couldn't think of anything to cook with it.  So I invented a quick cordial recipe and then froze it into ice cubes. I now have red shiso cordial to last me the summer!


INGREDIENTS
Big handful of red shiso (about twice the amount in the photo)
2 tablespoons of brown sugar
The juice of a lemon
2 cups of water

METHOD
  1. Wash and drain the shiso.
  2. Put in a big pan with the sugar and lemon juice
  3. Wilt the shiso then add the water (be careful not to caramelise the sugar)
  4. Cook until a red liquid comes off the leaves.
  5. Leave to cool and strain the leaves.
  6. Cook on a low heat to reduce the liquid.
  7. Freeze into large ice cubes.

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DOING: 1000 piece jigsaw puzzles

It's not something I imagined I'd be into in my 40's but this pandemic has brought out different sides to us all hasn't it? This one was from a lovely friend who visited from Australia last year and we already have the next one lined up.
Anyone else into puzzles?


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LISTENING: Conversations of Inspiration Podcast

I have to be honest that I mostly listen to business podcasts while I work in the studio or go for a walk these days and this Podcast recommendation is no exception.

Holly Tucker is a true inspiration who set up Not on the High Street to help handmade businesses sell their work online. In this podcast she meets with British founders working in a variety of fields who tell their story of how they set up their businesses. So many heartfelt moments and inspiration for anyone in business.
Apple previews are here.


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EATING: Home made soda bread
Although we're not into the hot part of Summer in japan...yet...I still don't always fancy a hot meal in the evenings. Open sandwiches with home made bread are my fave go-to.

We still go back to the original soda bread recipe we've been using for a while now as it's so easy and so instant! No yeast, no proving, no kneading. What's not to love?
If you'd like to make your own bread, check out my recipe here.


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OMG! I WENT AND DID IT!

24/7/2020

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 Something has been bubbling under the surface for a long time. Something that I think I didn't really want to admit to myself if I'm totally honest.
I left teaching 10 years ago because I couldn't imagine life as a mum and as a full-time educator. This is the hand that many women are dealt after having children but I felt it was an easy choice that was best for the family at that point in time. I already secretly knew that I wanted to set up in business on a full-time basis, having previously had a side-business since being a teen.

It was a juggle with one little one in Nursery and another as a tiny baby. I learned a lot in those first years, more than my brain could take at times. I can't tell you how often I wanted to give it all up, how I had no idea what a brand actually was never mind owning the skills to build one. I was bootstrapping (self-funding) all the way and it was just me, a studio and an extremely supportive hubby. Being a solo business owner in the handmade field means that you have to learn how to become a photographer, graphic designer, writer, social media manager, marketer, accountant, website designer and salesperson. Oh, and design and make products at the same time.

It sounds as if I'm complaining. I'm not. I've never felt freer, more in control or self-motivated in my whole working life. And I should be happy with that right? Well, not exactly. You see the thing I talked about at the beginning, that niggly feeling, that secret fear is that I'm still a teacher after all, despite being out of the classroom for a decade.

I want a world where people can work flexibly, feel like they're making a contribution to their family's finances, take their business wherever they travel and have fun while they work. Most of all I want to share my tips and tricks with you, so you don't have to work as crazily as I did in the beginning!

It's been a long time coming, but my new FREE Facebook group OVERSEAS MAKERS GUILD to support you in building your handmade business overseas is now LIVE! (When I say 'group' there's actually only me in it so far, as you guys are the first to know.)
If you are planning, in the process of setting up, or in the early stages of launching a handmade business overseas, we'd love to have you join us.
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July Biku Fan: ALISON

16/7/2020

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My name is Alison and I’m a half-Spanish, half-English wife and mum, living in Tokyo.
I moved over to Tokyo from London, England two years ago with my husband and two boys, due to my husband’s job relocating, temporarily, to an office here. 


Our life now in Tokyo is such a contrast to our previous one in London, where I was a teacher and dyslexia specialist - but we felt very ready for a new adventure and chapter in our lives!

There are many aspects of Japan and Japanese culture that we appreciate and enjoy- one of them being the amazing food! We love eating sushi and have found many little sushi restaurants hidden away around unexpected corners nearby. We have also noticed that shopping is a popular activity here. Our favourite places to shop are in Shibuya, Roppongi and Omotesando - I particularly like Tokyu Hands and Parts Club, mainly because I have always been a fan of all crafts and jewellery making!

I first met Victoria and Bikudesigns at a Christmas bazaar, where she had her beautiful jewellery on display at a stall. I was so impressed by the amazing way that she had used vintage kimono material to create stunning and original pieces, that I immediately became a Biku Fan!

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Alison is wearing the 'Hashi' Collection earrings
Victoria has created so many different jewellery styles and continues to invent new and attractive designs. I now have quite a few earrings, necklaces, bracelets, headbands and other items that I love wearing - they look so special and make all my outfits look great! And not only do they make me feel special when I wear them, but they are also very comfortable! It goes without saying that they make fantastic gifts for family and friends as well.

I also really love the way that Victoria promotes and encourages other small businesses and really cares about the community, which is so important, especially during the current difficulties that small businesses are facing. 

Thank you Victoria for your amazing Bikudesigns and for the way you care for us all as a community! 
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KIMONO SEQUINS ARE NOW A THING

15/7/2020

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I have these ideas that just won't leave me alone. You know the kind? When you're walking around the supermarket, in the shower, while trying to get to sleep at night. They aren't troubling ideas, on the contrary actually. For me, they come back again and again and then life and studio work gets in the way.
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The magic is in the quiet times (that COIVD-19 has given us aplenty) that I have a chance to try these ideas on for size. Sometimes they work and sometimes they are thrown on the failure pile. That's the reality of design work; For every successful project there are several that just don't work out how you imagined.

This is exactly how the kimono sequin was born. It's not the sparkly plastic kind, but made of unloved vintage kimono fabric that I sourced at an antique market or from a kimono dealer, damaged but parts of it still usable. The trick was to work out how to cut the fabric into perfect discs to make something resembling a sequin.


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Cue the 'mottainai' side of my brain. What do we already have that could help me? I didn't want to go out and buy new tools, I was sure that we had what I needed.

And then i remembered hubby's leather work toolbox. It's packed full of wonderful things that I have no idea how to use. But I remembered there were leather punches, all in different sizes.

After treating the kimono with a special glue, it works very much like leather. It can be folded, punched, cut with a craft knife and it doesn't fray. So that's where I started. With a mallet, a punch and some treated kimono. And lots of patience and an open mind.

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JUNE SPARKLE LIST

26/6/2020

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Welcome to the monthly Sparkle List, a round-up of things I'm buying, eating, reading, growing, making, seeing, watching, doing, learning, listening to... It's like a Pinterest board, in words (and some pictures).
Would love to know what you think!

READING
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How to Think Like  a Roman Emperor by Donald Robertson
Stoicism has much to teach us about how to approach life in the midst of a pandemic and with so many terrible things happening in the world.
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The Indie Roller News
A newspaper for indie businesses. Strangely, there's LOADS of modern day Stoicism in here too.

LISTENING
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We Will Get Past This Podcast
Such a witty look at characters from history. Short, sharp podcast bursts of energy from one of my fave British radio and TV presenters.

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The Great Indoors Podcast
Who would have thought that a podcast about interior design would actually work?!
But it does.

WATCHING
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Top Chef Season 1 (2006)
So funny to see early mobile technology and almost vintage food prep. And of course, there's BIG drama as well as the cooking.

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The Real Housewives of New York Season 1
I told myself I'm watching because I miss New York but the reality is, I love the drama. Don't judge me! My brain is frazzled by 8.30pm

MAKING
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Dried herbs from the deck for end of year teacher gifts. Off to buy some teeny jars and hand make some labels.
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Large pendants are now restocked in the webshop. I LOVE making these...it's like therapy.

LEARNING
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Ukulele Songs
It's about time I added to my repertoire of Japanese children's songs, retro Japanese ballads and Stand By Me.
I'm learning a new song on the ukulele, the gorgeous song 'Someone You Loved' by Lewis Capaldi.
And before you ask, I won't be performing on video!
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Macramé
I've been learning macramé jewellery for a while now. I started with Paracord a few years ago but wasn't sure how to incorporate the ideas into my kimono accessories. I have an idea for A/W 2020. Watch this space as I experiment.

SHOPPING SMALL
A month of birthdays and Fathers’ Day and uncertainty over shipping times meant we shopped all gifts and cards online with UK based independent businesses to be sent directly to family members.
Shopping small is important to me and supporting these businesses in the time of Covid is essential to keep them going. I want them around when we come out of all this.

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Hazel and Blue Soy Candle Making Kit for a birthday gift.
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Audrey and Coco cards with our personalised message printed inside and sent directly to family members.
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Spice Kitchen UK
African and Middle Eastern Spice Tin for Fathers' Day

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The Korean Pantry Kimchi (UK only)- homemade kimchi and other Korean goodness for Fathers' Day.
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The BIKUFAN Headband Crew

5/6/2020

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This lovely lot sent photos of themselves out and about in their new headbands. I don't have too many words for the joy I feel at seeing these happy faces finding a way to tame their Covid hairstyles while they patiently wait for it to be safe enough to visit the salon.

Here's what they said in their own words:

"I think it’s a mix of new accessories, sunshine, boy back at school part time and new biz ideas! Plus I turn 40 next week! How exciting!!! Thanks for adding a bit of joy to my week!"

"All four headbands arrived and are beautiful! And so comfortable to wear!"

"How am I going to choose? Love them both, thank you! "

Victoria: Awwwww. You all look so smiley and lovely!!
Customer:That's the magic of your headbands!


More headbands have been restocked and new colours and styles are coming all the time! See you over in the webshop.


FEEL FABULOUS WITH A BIKU HEADBAND
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BIKU LOVES: SHIZEN NATURA

15/5/2020

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Welcome to Kelly Wetherille, the multi-passionate brains behind the new bath and body brand, Shizen Natura. This month I'm delighted to be collaborating with Kelly on the Biku Self-Care Kit, a treat kit for these uncertain times. Get your kit in the Biku webshop here.
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What do you sell/ make/ do?
I sell natural products that help people to get back to basics and away from all the nasty chemicals that permeate our lives. Everything is handmade in small batches, using just a few easy to understand ingredients, most of which come from plants. 

Tell us about your business story? What is the 'why' behind your brand?
For my day job I am a journalist covering the fashion and beauty industries in Japan. I get a lot of freebies from companies, and I became very conscious of the excess waste. At the same time, I started looking more closely at the products I use every day and their ingredients. Even those that professed to be natural often weren't, and they were always packaged in plastic. I thought that maybe I could do better for myself and the planet, and I started developing my own recipes that would be simpler, more natural versions of the products I loved. I did this as a hobby for about three years before I started sharing some of my creations with friends as gifts. Eventually those friends started asking to purchase more of my products from me, and that's when I decided to turn my hobby into a business. 

What's your business philosophy?
I think every business must at its heart have something to give back; something that makes the world a better place. Existing solely for the purpose of profits is no longer acceptable, and many young consumers feel the same way. If your business is honest and ethical, sales will follow.

What problems are you solving for your customer?
Providing simple, all-natural yet effective daily products that are not packaged in plastic.

How can people shop from you?
I am still working on my website (I have three other jobs, so it's taking me a while!), but for now people can send me a direct message via my Instagram or Facebook pages.

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MAY BIKUFAN: AMY WATTS

12/5/2020

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My name is Amy, I'm an Australian with a long held love of Japan and fabrics. 

I first came across Biku Designs when I was living in Tokyo and instantly loved the concept of turning vintage kimonos into modern jewelry to be worn and loved any or everyday. I met Victoria at an event she held to bring small business owners and Instagram users together. One of the things I noticed that day and have admired since is how wonderful she is at supporting other women and bring us together. 

I'm now living back in Australia and I love my Biku Designs necklace as a little piece of Japan that I took with me. I pop on my necklace when I want to add a bit of interest and colour to an outfit. It never fails to draw compliments! I also love Biku pieces as special gifts - a one-off souvenir that I know will be worn and loved.

My business is the yin to the Biku yang! I run an online store specialising in modern fabrics by independent Japanese designers. I love supporting these artists to create their original textiles and inspiring creativity amongst the sewists in my community at the same time. I named my business after my second son who was born in Tokyo at the same time as the idea for my business - Indy Bindy.

I first came to Japan as a high school student for a year long exchange and Japan has drawn me back many times over the years. I completed my latest 4 year stint in January of this year and know that I will be back many times more!
I not only love the fabric, but also the food, martial arts and the modern and ancient culture that are both alive and well today.  

You can find my fabrics at https://indybindy.com.au/ and you can follow along with my sewing and general adventures at http://www.instagram.com/indybindyfabrics
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BIKU LOVES ERICA WARD ILLUSTRATION

16/4/2020

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Tell us about your work.
I create Japan-inspired artworks of pen and watercolor. I sell original artworks at gallery exhibitions and also offer my designs as prints, postcards, illustration books, and more. 


Does your artwork have a story?
My illustrations express intersections.
Intersections of reality and fantasy, of familiar and unfamiliar, and intersections of identity.

As a foreigner living in Japan there can be a lot of focus placed on cultural identity, and the concept of “insider” versus “outsider.” Art is one place where there are no limits and we don’t have to be one thing or another. By creating a space between reality and imagination, between “inside” and “outside,” I feel I’ve found a space where I don’t have to define who I am. It is a place where viewers can find their own world as well and where everyone is welcome.

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Do you have a  business philosophy?
I believe that it is important to create from the heart. Both the artist and the viewer can feel a good vibe from artwork that is genuine. I will only put out a design that I’ve really put my love into and I have grown to trust that that energy will be conveyed naturally to my patrons as well. 

As an individual creating art and running a business I also value keeping a personal touch with customers. I always add a handwritten note to my webstore orders, to let my customers know it really is me every time at the other end of their order and that I am filled with personal gratitude for their support. 

How did you come up with the idea for your business?
Art has always been something I’ve loved to do, so creating artwork has never been a question. Since moving to Tokyo I became aware of a wide variety of amazing opportunities and venues to connect with other artists, showcase art, and find new fans. As I had the chance to connect with more people I was motivated and encouraged to widen the variety of offerings using my designs, such as making smaller printed merchandise that was more accessible, especially for younger patrons. Now I have a range of merchandise for tabling events and webstore sales, and also continue to offer original artworks at galleries.

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What sets your artwork apart from others?
My subject matter and art style fit into that “in between” space. My experience living in Japan has evolved both my identity and my art style and viewers seem to pick up on that. Both Japanese and non-Japanese patrons find my designs unique, yet oddly relatable. I love thinking that how I express my imagination and experience through artwork might help open up more flexibility for everyone who feels like they are in an “in between” space living in Tokyo.

I think original art is often forgotten as an option for gifts or personal memories. I hope that I can remind people of the option and help them find something special and unique.


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What's your best seller? Why do you think that is?
Of my printed products the most popular is a poster of my design “Metro,” where the Tokyo Metro lines are reformed into an electric guitar. I think it has an element of both surprise and familiarity which makes it fun for people to look at over and over.

I also do commission artworks for individual clients which is a special experience each time. I know that my clients are choosing a painting as a way to remember a time in their life, and I feel so honored and excited to help them create something that encapsulates their experiences.



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Find out more about Erica Ward Illustration
Click the “Shop” link from the menu on my website to see my available products. For inquiries about illustration or commission artworks, feel free to drop me a message in the “Contact” section or on social media.
To hear about upcoming exhibitions, events, and to peruse my artwork, feel free to follow me on Instagram and Facebook.


Website           Instagram            Facebook

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TOKYO SMALL BUSINESS ROUND-UP

3/4/2020

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Welcome to The Tokyo Small Business Round-up, the place to find your favourite businesses who are trading online.

When this whole thing has passed (and it WILL pass), imagine the businesses you want to still see operating. Support them by buying vouchers, ordering takeout, learning with them online or taking advantage of their online offers. If you are not in a position to buy, you can still help by following the businesses on their social media channels, commenting and sharing their posts. It would mean the world to us Tokyo small business owners if you could share this post to wherever your Tokyo friends are hanging out.

If you'd like to be added to the list, please email victoria@bikudesigns.com.

Thank you for your support. Stay well.


FOOD AND DRINK

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APERO
apéro. is a wine bar and restaurant located between Aoyama and Omotesando and run by French wine lovers Guillaume and Chloé Dupérier.
At apéro, our wines are directly sourced from France as we seek to provide you with a very personal, intimate wine selection that reflects both the passion and craftsmanship of the winemakers we love the most. Treat yourself with a unique and pleasurable experience by joining the apéro. community!

OFFERING
apéro is now delivering wine with a special discount of -30% on all items! Get your favorite bottles delivered directly to your home by our team, everyday from 11:00 to 21:30 for people in Shinjuku, Shibuya, Minato, Bunkyo, & Chiyoda. 
Check out the complete wine list here : https://apero.co.jp/en/wines
Order now and get a -30% discount on all price tags shown online !

ORDER
Delivered right to your home by the apéro team (limited to Shibuya, Shinjuku, Chiyoda, Bunkyo & Minato) or to be picked-up directly at apéro. wine bar aoyama.
Email : info@apero.co.jp
Phone : 03-6325-3893
Address : Japan, 〒107-0062 Tokyo, Minato-ku, Minami Aoyama 3−4−6, Aoyama346 Building, 3F

PAYMENT
Online
In cash or credit card upon delivery
Or "cash-on delivery" (Yamato, EMS...)

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CHRISTMAS IN SPRING

25/3/2020

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If you're in lock down, isolation or just needing a pick-me-up, I'm here to serve! The world has been turned upside down and we've become obsessed about the news, which let's face it, is making us feel downright sad.

I'm predicting terrible sales for Biku in April, so instead of moping about and feeling sorry for my business, I'm here to brighten my own (and hopefully your) days.

The whole of April will see me doing things a bit out of the ordinary. If you're in the VIP Club you'll be invited to play ZINGO! (the Biku version of BINGO but in a Zoom chat) with loads of prizes. There'll be jokes, giveaways, a trunk show, kimono colouring and probably some dancing also this month. There will definitely be lots of making in the studio and hopefully a Zoom Make-Along thrown in too. 
I need to keep busy, so let's GO!!!!!!! Are you with me?

P.S. Oh, I almost forgot, there will also be free shipping this month.
Just enter the code: WASHYOURHANDS at checkout. (Not applicable to Kokeshi Boxes sorry!)

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PRODUCTIVITY DURING CRISIS

15/3/2020

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It seems to be all doom and gloom throughout the world at the moment. We're terrified of getting sick, losing loved ones or losing our livelihoods. Anxiety is at a high and we are constantly watching the news or reading reports about the Corona Virus.

So I'm here with a positive spin on this. No, I'm not going to deny the gravity of the situation, it's clear that this is serious stuff, but I refuse to let it terrify me into inaction. That doesn't mean I'm off out on packed trains, going to clubs (too old anyway) or meeting up with friends for hanami. Quite the opposite. I'm hunkering down with the fam for a while, doing my bit so I don't spread this thing to the vulnerable in society.

First off, I'm picturing a moment in time when this thing has all blown over. Which it will, at some point. That gives me enough strength to keep going. Going out less means spending less, which means I can earn less for the time being.

WHAT I'M GRATEFUL FOR
  • Time to see my family for weeks on end. It's time we got better connected without the distractions of our busy lives.
  • The opportunity to immerse myself in my child's learning and know EXACTLY where they are.
  • Eating three meals a day (a lot of entrepreneurs skip lunch- true story).
  • A slower pace to life.
  • More family movies, because we have more time to relax together.
  • No commuting. I'm currently saving around 2 hours per day not having to drop off Mr. 7.
  • Saving money. Less coffees, less eating out, less travelling, less shopping.
  • More hugs.
WHAT I PLAN TO DO IN LIFE
  • Declutter my kitchen utensils. Who needs 3 spatulas and 4 wooden spoons anyway?
  • Make and write my Christmas cards.
  • Do my Christmas shopping online.
  • Relax: Colouring, sewing, making, Netflix...
  • Organise and declutter the kids' clothes.
  • Try some new recipes.
  • Learn how to draw using an iPad for work and pleasure.
  • Oh, I need to buy a new iPad.... and that means heading out... maybe I'll buy online.
WHAT I PLAN TO DO IN BUSINESS
  • Get my Christmas stock started (I usually start in July).
  • Write. A lot.
  • Launch some Christmas card packs.
  • Redo some courses I took last year and take some new ones.
  • Organise my computer files/ storage/ photos.
  • Launch a FUN April campaign with games, video calls, giveaways, new products. You can find out all about 'Christmas in Spring' in my newsletter.
SOME IDEAS FOR YOU
  • Take an online course.
  • Join an online decluttering challenge.
  • Research stuff: a holiday destination, recipes, fashion, Christmas/ birthday gifts,
  • Pinterest is your friend. Get your inspiration organised into boards. Follow me on Pinterest.
  • Prepare early for Christmas...imagine having no Christmas rush this year?
  • Make bread. You can try my super easy recipe!
  • Or just relax and be still...this pandemic is creating a world we have never experienced before and if we need to take time to rest and relax we should do it.

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The Little Branch That Could

12/3/2020

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Just before the triple disaster on March 11th 2011 I made an ikebana arrangement featuring sakura (cherry blossom) branches.

The devastating earthquake at 14:46 on that day triggered a deadly tsunami taking more than 20,000 lives in one wave and the following explosion at the nuclear plant in Fukushima left Japan reeling. We were terrified by endless aftershocks and distracted by where to buy uncontaminated water and (of course) toilet paper.

Those little sakura branches lay forgotten in a bucket of water on our terrace for months. And when the earth had settled enough for us to finally get life in order, I realized that the branches were still sitting there. The blossoms had long since disappeared and in their place, bright green waxy leaves had sprouted.  Underneath the water, the branch had grown thick white roots.

Fast forward nine years and one of those little branches is now a tree that blossoms every year. It sprouts the same waxy leaves in the summer and turns golden in the Autumn. After dropping its crisp leaves in the winter, within a matter of days tiny pink buds appear. The cycle is seamlessly endless.

It feels like the world is in a similar place again. This time, a slowly unfurling disaster of epic proportions. But I know we can endure if we all work together. How can I be so sure? The sakura told me so.

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Biku Loves: Root and Blossom

11/3/2020

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The fabulous Lena from Root and Blossom created a business from a personal breakthrough. Now she's helping others to organise their cash and supporting charities along the way.
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Hi! My name is Lena, and I am the owner of and maker at Root and Blossom. I sell personally handmade, high-quality cash wallets that equip people to be organized with their finances, whether it's for budgeting, currencies when traveling, or staying tidy. 

Root and Blossom was a brand name I remember hitting me square across the back of my head in 2009 one night while walking through a parking lot to my boyfriend's (now husband) truck. In retrospect, my life lacked many advantages growing up but for whatever reason, I never saw it that way. I've always lived with the mentality that life is what you make of it; regardless of your situation, you need to take root and blossom to thrive.

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In 2014 my husband and I were young, newly married with a one-year-old and pregnant. We were overwhelmed with the world of money, investing, saving, and spending. We took a financial class that focused on cash budgeting, the idea being that it's critical to physically feel the painful emotions associated with giving money over and seeing money leave your wallet each month that wasn't present when mindlessly swiping a card.

I was already quite overwhelmed with switching away from social spending norms that I needed to find a way to make it less of a hassle at the checkout stand fiddling with my money, so I designed, constructed, and began using my wallet! Having all my budgets organized into simple zipped pockets in one place allowed me to organize and handle my money and budgets with ease and confidence.

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After two years, my husband and I were able to rid ourselves of debt because we now truly felt and saw the value of a dollar. Throughout that experience, I'd got checkout employees and other customers in line asking me where I bought my wallet and how they could get one. I started making individual sales here and there, but then those people had friends or family that they wanted to pass my information along to, which eventually led to my first Etsy wallet sale on September 2, 2014.

Over the last five and a half years, I've learned that people around the world desire these wallets for more reasons than my intended purpose, and I adore that! I set out to solve the problem of simplifying budgeting, but I also helped solve the problem of organizing currencies for people who are traveling through multiple countries and thrifty shoppers wanting a practical way to divide their coupons. 

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What I want potential customers to know about my business is that when you buy from Root and Blossom, you're not only supporting a single small business, you're supporting multiple!

It's my business philosophy that there is room for everyone, and the success of my business is because of the other team players in the arena. I also find it beautifully poetic that financial frustrations and burdens led me to a place of financial freedom where I now have the means to donate and support charities more than I was capable of previously! The bigger my business grows, the more I can give, and that's what keeps me in it. 

HOW TO FIND ROOT AND BLOSSOM
If you are interested in checking out my cash wallets, please visit my shop at www.rootandblossom.etsy.com! You can also find the latest Root and Blossom information through Instagram, @rootandblossom. XO
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