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Vivat Veritas on Maisha Magazine

September 29, 2013 By Chie

vivat veritas on maisha magazineFrom almost 5 years of blogging and reading various blogs, my interest has expanded from just sewing to fashion, DIY, design, art and most recently, decor. I get most inspired from browsing through pinned images of lovely homes (here and here) and reading blogs like Apartment 34 or Made By Girl. Japanese magazine, Maisha (マイシャ) has been on my reading list for a while, and although I rarely buy magazines, Maisha has been an exception. Partly because with the purchase of the magazine for 500 yen, it gives you a gift certificate worth 1000 yen at FrancFranc(フランフラン). I find it to be a pretty good deal!

I would describe the magazine’s style to be a mix of modern and vintage with a hint of whimsical and kitsch details. I am happy that the September 2013 issue of the magazine which was published on the 25th is featuring my home. The place that was featured was my old place before our move to Tokyo last week. Although we left the place for a good reason (it started to get small for three of us), I still miss the relatively spacious living room (at least in Japanese standards), high ceiling and loft bed.

vivat veritas on september 2013 maisha magazineseptember 2013 maisha magazine by vivat veritas3 september 2013 maisha magazine by vivat veritas2 september 2013 maisha magazine by vivat veritasYou can purchase the magazine at regular book stores or online here.ChieSignature{find me elsewhere: shop, facebook, etsy, twitter, pinterest}

Filed Under: blog, blogs, decor, featured, home Tagged With: decor, design, francfranc, interior design, maisha, マイシャ

Mommy’s Diary: Kiko’s Room Tour

May 22, 2013 By Chie

mommy's diarykikos nursery6 Unlike sewing, I don’t think you are ever done with home decorating. I think home decor is something that is always changing and evolving as you live and change your life style. I don’t feel completely ready to share Kiko’s nursery, but I don’t think I ever will finish decorating the room, so here it is! Many of the stuff in her room were made by me.

As a starter, the window seat cushion was made using an old mattress. Japanese mattresses are thinner than what they call mattress in the U.S., and can be easily cut with scissors. I cut the mattress to fit in the window seat size, and made the cover. I accented the cover with the red piping all around the seam lines.The polka dot curtain was also made by me as I blogged here.

My current favorite is the princess castle! It was given to us by my friend for Kiko’s second birthday. You might notice that Kiko doesn’t have a bed. She sleeps in the castle now. It’s a girl’s dream! I wish I could sleep in a castle. I folded a futon mattress in half and laid it in the castle. kikos nursery3I experienced many trials in decorating Kiko’s room. Her room is a Japanese room, which means it is small, has tatami mat floor with ugly green divider lines and fake wood ceiling. The ceiling is particularly ugly as it pretends to be wood but really not, it is paper with wood print. When I taped something on the ceiling and later peeled off the tape, the wood print came off. We can’t paint since we are renting. So, in order to make the ugly ceiling as cheerful as possible, I added several garlands. The lace one is made by me (tutorial here) and the washi paper triangle shaped one was a gift from Taren of Oslo and Alfred. kikos nursery5
The wood molding is another unique feature of Japanese room, which I think is unattractive. I try to distract from its ugliness as much as possible by hanging stuff up on it. kikos nursery4 kikos nursery9kikos nursery7

The princess wall decal is from Abbys Vinyl Wall Decal on etsy. The light is from IKEA, thrifted for 10 bucks. Andy absolutely hates this light. I initially put it up in the kitchen, but since he hates it so much (he calls it an ugly pinapple) we moved it to Kiko’s room. I like it, regardless of what he says about it. kikos nursery10

This rocking chair is one of my best thrift finds! You can’t really find rocking chairs in Japan, but we happened to find this one at the local thrift shop for 10 bucks! We immediately took it home. I am not sure about the fabric though. I considered reupholstering it many times but just haven’t found the right fabric for it.kikos roomThe bunting was made by me. The pig wall hanging was a sweet gift from a blog reader, Ingrida. The mama and baby bunny embridery wall hanging is from a vintage shop, the White Pepper on etsy. I like that each small thing in her room has a story.

kikos nursery8Andy’s grandmother made us the embroiderer of Kiko’s life verse, Romans 12:2. Such a precious gift.

How do you guys deal with the disadvantages of a room, like small, ugly etc?

ChieSignature {find me elsewhere: shop, facebook, etsy, twitter, pinterest}

 

 

Filed Under: blog, blogs, home, mama series Tagged With: decor, kids, kitch, nursery, polkadot, room, room tour

whipup.net Feature:: Best Advice I’ve Been Given

May 4, 2013 By Chie

vivat veritas workspaceToday, I am featured in whipup.net for their series, “Best Advice I’ve Been Given”.  Head over here to read the best advice I’ve received from my successful Korean pharmacist relative.

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Filed Under: behind the scenes, blog, blogs, featured, home Tagged With: business advice, industrial sewing machine, interview, sewing room, sewing studio, vivat veritas

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鮮やかなオレンジの着物ドレスは自然の中でゆったり過ごすのにぴったり🍊✨ 
伝統的な質の良い生地とモダンなデザインがいい感じにマッチして、川沿いを歩くのが楽しくなるはず🫶🏻

This vibrant orange kimono dress is perfect for a relaxed day in nature 🍊✨ 
The traditional high-quality silk fabric and modern design pair so well, making a riverside walk even more enjoyable 🫶🏻 

Model @bitterchocolate211 
Photographer @human.tranquil.maelstrom 

#KimonoStyle #OrangeDress #CustomMade
#着物スタイル #オレンジワンピース #オーダーメイド
着物生地からサマーワンピースにリメイク🌹
ちょっと気が早いけれど、浴衣の代わりに夏祭りや花火大会をイメージした1着✨
肩紐はギャザー部分のストラップで長さ調整可能。
浴衣をリメイクしても良さそう💓こちらのデザイン、オーダーメイドも受け付けています。

✔ ミニ丈(膝上)
✔ 左横ジッパー
✔ 胸元二重仕立て
✔ 背中ゴム入り
✔ バイアスカットのスカート&ダーツ入り
✔ 裏地なし(透け感なし)
✔ ローズ柄🌹

Remade this beautiful summer dress from a vintage kimono fabric🌹
Perfect for summer festivals or fireworks nights as a chic alternative to a yukata.
Adjustable shoulder straps through front gathers, and packed with thoughtful details:

✔ Mini length (above the knee)
✔ Side zipper (left)
✔ Double-layered chest
✔ Elastic at the back
✔ Bias-cut skirt with back darts
✔ No lining (but not see-through)
✔ Rose print 🌹

Model @bitterchocolate211 
Photographer @75shox

#KimonoRemake #SummerDress #FestivalStyle #UpcycledFashion #MadeFromKimono #ModernWafuku
#リメイクファッション #着物リメイク #サマーワンピース #浴衣代わり #花火大会コーデ #和モダンスタイル
色打掛のリメイクドレス👗 成人式の 色打掛のリメイクドレス👗
成人式の振袖やお母様、お祖母様のお着物からのオーダーメイドも承っております✂️

シルク100%の生地は通気性も良くて光沢も最高に上品✨

お袖はそのままにして、ドラマチックな演出を🫶🏻

Remake dress from a colorful uchikake 👗 
I also accept custom orders from coming-of-age ceremony furisode or your mother’s or grandmother’s kimono ✂️ 

100% silk fabric is breathable and has a supremely elegant sheen ✨ 

#和ドレス #お色直しドレス #マーメイドライン
#kimonoremake #kimonodress
"女優のステファニーアリアンに第3 回横浜国際映画祭「CROSSPOINT」にてビバベリタスの着物ドレスをご着用頂きました🌸👗

シャーベットカラーに紫ピンクの花柄が可愛らしい着物ワンピース。
ウエストバンドには同色ピンク系のレースを使用しました✂️

Stefanie Arianne @stefanie.arianne wearing Vivat Veritas dress at #CROSSPOINT × #横浜国際映画祭
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#着物リメイク #kimonodress 
#puffsleeves
Recent custom orders ✂️🪡✨ From MA1 jacket Recent custom orders ✂️🪡✨
From MA1 jackets to bucket hats, men’s shirts to two-piece sets, the possibilities of kimono remakes are endless. Which piece do you like?💖

最近お作りしたオーダーメイド品色々♡
MA1、メンズシャツ、ツーピースセット、バケットハット、ベルト…など着物リメイクの可能性は無限大♾️💖

#着物リメイク #kimonoupcycle #kimonofashion #kimonodress
 #KimonoRemake #CustomCouture #SustainableStyle"
"The obi bustier features a silver floral fabric w "The obi bustier features a silver floral fabric with adjustable straps and lave up back, paired with a soft pink tiered skirt dyed from kimono lining. A wide sash adds a romantic touch. 

帯ビスチェはシルバーの花柄帯に調整可能な肩ストラップと編み上げが特徴。着物裏地を染めたソフトピンクのティアードスカートと幅広のサッシュでロマンティックに。 

Model @anni_nakano
Make up artist @glam_by_jyoti

#アップサイクルファッション #着物リメイク
#KimonoMeetsModern #UpcycledFashion #JapaneseInspiration"
日本橋コレド室町3にセプル@seplumo_ethi 日本橋コレド室町3にセプル@seplumo_ethical  2号店が4月にオープンし、5月からVivat Veritasの商品も仲間入り✨ 「日本の良いもの」「日本の美しいもの」を提案する素敵な空間の3階でお待ちしております🌸

大切な人やお友達への特別なエシカルなプレゼント🎁を見つけませんか? 
もちろん、自分へのご褒美にもピッタリ♡ 

📅 日程: 2025年5月1日〜 
📍 場所: 東京都中央区日本橋室町1-5-5 コレド室町3 、3階 
⏰ 営業時間: 11:00~20:00     

Seplumo @seplumo_ethical opened its second store at COREDO Muromachi 3 in Nihonbashi in April, and starting in May, Vivat Veritas products will join the lineup! 
Visit us on the 3rd floor in a beautiful space showcasing "Japan's finest" and "Japan's beauty”🌸

Looking for a special ethical gift 🎁 for a loved one or friend? 
Or perhaps a perfect treat for yourself! ♡ 

📅 Date: From May 1, 2025 
📍 Location: COREDO Muromachi 3, 1-5-5 Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 3rd Floor 
⏰ Hours: 11:00–20:00 

#Seplumo #Ethical #COREDOmuromachi #Nihonbashi #Sustainable
#セプルモ #エシカル #コレド室町 #日本橋 #サステナブル
大人ピンクの着物をリメイクした一点ものオールインワン🌸 
蛇の目傘を持ってお花見をする童子が可愛いアクセント🎎 
一見ワンピース風だけど実はパンツ!フレアAラインが軽やか✨ 
肩ストラップは後ろで調整可能、バストカップ付きで夏も楽ちん🌟 
バスト下のカットアウトでさりげない肌見せも💖 

A one-of-a-kind all-in-one remade from a chic pink kimono 🌸 
The child with a parasol enjoying hanami is such a cute touch 🎎 
Looks like a dress but it’s pants! Flared A-line for a breezy vibe ✨ 
Adjustable shoulder straps, built-in bust cups—perfect for summer 🌟 
Subtle cutout under the bust for a hint of skin 💖 

Model @naka_kanar
Photographer @themartycastro

#KimonoStyle 
#UniqueFashion 
#SummerLook 
#着物リメイク 
#一点もの 
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