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Mommy’s Diary 43: Changing and Adapting

March 5, 2012 By Chie

Some week seem to be harder than others. I felt, a little, drained way this week. Kiko was whiny, cranky and cried for no apparent reason. For instance, all of a sudden she decided to hate her bath time. I usually let her hang out in the tub while I wash myself, and when I’m done, I get in and play with her. It usually takes 5 minutes for me to wash my face, hair and body. She used to stand at the ledge of the tub and watch me, sing, or do whatever. But then, all of a sudden over the past three days during our normal routine she will start to weep and scream the entire time she waits for me to join her in the tub. As soon as I get in with her, the tears dry up immediately and she is happy and wants to play as though nothing happened.

Also, it seem that as she grows and becomes aware of her surroundings, she has begun to show people preferences. For example, beginning this past weekend while at church when other people held her, she started to cry. In the past, she would go to whoever and smile at them. I’ve read this is called “stranger anxiety” in Baby Center. I know this is just a phase in her life, but this week’s been long and frustrating!

In an attempt to cheer myself up I online window shopped some fancy stuff that I’d like to put my hands on.. here is my list.

1. Nursery Wall Decal, 2. Mama and baby bunny embroidery,  3. Piggy wall decal, 4. DIY Mobile, 5. GAP Girl’s Romper, 6. Cutest kid’s room ever.

Filed Under: blog, blogs, mama series Tagged With: baby, diy, girl, mommy, motherhood

Mommy’s Diary 42: Toys

February 24, 2012 By Chie

Thank you for the suggestions for Kiko’s first birthday party! Some of the recommendations were mer mag blog and the sweetest occasions, and both websites are great! I am really starting to get  excited about this shindig 🙂

Kiko has a very strange a collection of toys. Regular baby girls have rattles, stuffed animals and other such things, right? Kiko does have proper baby toys that were given to her from family and friends, but she never uses them. In her little toy box that she frequents daily, she has an old spoon, wallet, ketchup bottle, and some plastic wrappers… Strangely she shows more interest in those than the regular baby toys. I have some colorful and cute baby toys that are supposed to “stimulate the baby’s brain and encourage its growth” as the label states, but she gets bored with them and prefers to chew on house hold items like empty coke bottles.

I had a plan to hand make her toys. I could have done stuffed animals and what not, but I’m pretty sure, at this point, the time would be wasted because she is oddly attached to an old Starbucks spoon at the moment. I wonder when a kid start enjoying regular toys… I remember my favorite toy of all time was a Jenny doll (fake version of Barbie doll). I really had to work to get that thing from my parents(they didn’t give out toys so easily…). Sadly, the night I got Jenny, I trimmed her hair without my mother knowing. I thought her hair would grow back. Surprisingly, it did not.

Filed Under: blog, blogs, mama series Tagged With: 10 month old, baby, kids, motherhood, toys

Mommy’s Diary 41: Happy Valentine’s Day!

February 17, 2012 By Chie

Happy belated Valentine’s day! Hope you all had a nice day 🙂 On Valentine’s day weekend, Andy and I went to a jazz bar in Tokyo, called jazz bird. It’s in Omotesando. It was really nice, and reasonable. The cover was 1600 yen. We’ve been looking for a place to go with  live jazz but, most jazz bars here in Japan are so expensive..jazz bird, thankfully wasn’t bad, and I’d definitely go back again sometime!

Kiko turned 10 months today, and we took some family photos, using my trusty Nikkon and a self timer. In two months, she will be a year old. I can’t believe it! I’m starting to think about what I want to do for her first birthday..any recommendations for decorations, fun games etc? Please help or Andy will have a Rocky themed party for her.

 

Filed Under: blog, every day life, holiday, mama series Tagged With: family, motherhood, valentine's day

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かのこ柄の赤いウォッシャブル着物から、ミディ丈のワンピースを仕立てました👘✂️
クラシカルなカシュクールデザインのフロントと、背中がまるく開いたバックシャンなシルエットがポイント。
ジャケットやカーデを羽織れば、普段使いにもぴったりです🧥✨
Vネック、ウエストのタック、すっきりIライン、ふんわりパフスリーブ…
シンプルだけど、細部までこだわった一枚です🌸

Made this midi dress from a washable kanoko-patterned red kimono👘✨
From the front, it looks like a classic cache-coeur dress — but turn around, and there's a chic, round cut-out in the back.
Layer it with a jacket or cardigan for an easy everyday look🧥🌿
Features a V-neckline, subtle tucks at the waist, a clean I-line silhouette, and puff sleeves with an open back for a modern twist🌸

Photographer @shirapyonphoto
Model @myon_y
Make up and hair @kaori0048

#HandmadeDress #CacheCoeurStyle #ModernKimono #UpcycledFashion 
#着物リメイク #カシュクールワンピース #和モダンファッション #ハンドメイド服 #kimonoremake
思い出の帯が毎日活躍するアイテムに🎒 
タンスで眠っていた帯が、A4サイズやPCも入る大容量リュックに生まれ変わりました。
シンプルなコーデのアクセントになる和モダンなステイトメントピース✨ 
内ポケット付きで機能性も◎ 
ストラップのメタルはゴールドorシルバーから選べます。 

📏サイズ:高さ40cm 幅30cm マチ5cm 

A cherished obi transformed into a daily essential 🎒✨ 
This upcycled backpack, made from an obi, fits A4 documents or a laptop with ease. Features an inner pocket for functionality, with strap metal options in gold or silver. 

📏 Size: H 40cm, W 30cm, D 5cm 

#ObiBag #Upcycled #SustainableFashion
#帯バッグ #アップサイクル #和モダン #サステナブル
華やかなレッドに、ゴールドの紅葉柄が映えるビスチェ ✨

帯をリメイクた特別な一点。
柔らかなカーブのネックラインが、女性らしくエレガントな雰囲気を引き立てます。

パーティーや特別なイベントで視線を集めるのはもちろん、
海外旅行で日本の美しさをさりげなくアピールできるのも嬉しいポイント🇯🇵✨

1枚で主役級の存在感。

シャツの上に重ねてベスト風に、カーディガンのインナーに、
冬ならタートルネックニットに重ねても素敵なコーディネートが楽しめます。
合わせ方次第で、全く違う表情に変わるのが魅力です。

✔️ 洗濯不可なので、夏よりも秋冬に大活躍の予感🍂
✔️ 後ろはリボンを通して編み上げるデザインで、後ろ姿まで可愛い🎀

パーティーコーデにも、カジュアルにデニムで外しても◎
オリジナルなスタイリングを楽しんでみてください💫

A stunning bustier featuring a bold red base with delicate gold maple leaf patterns.
This one-of-a-kind piece is crafted from upcycled obi fabric, adding a unique touch of Japanese tradition.

The soft, curved neckline creates a feminine, elegant silhouette.

Perfect for parties and special events, it’s sure to turn heads wherever you go.
It’s also a great way to subtly showcase Japanese culture during your travels abroad 🇯🇵✨

This piece makes a statement on its own, but you can also layer it for different vibes:
— Over a shirt for a vest-style look
— As an inner piece under a cardigan
— Or layered over a turtleneck sweater in winter for a chic seasonal outfit.

✔️ Note: Not washable, so it’s especially suited for autumn and winter 🍂
✔️ The back features a lace-up design with ribbon details—gorgeous from every angle 🎀

Dress it up for a party or dress it down with jeans for an effortlessly stylish look.
Enjoy styling this unique piece your own way 💫

Photographer @shirapyonphoto
Model @myon_y
Make up and hair @kaori0048

#帯リメイク
#和モダンファッション
#ObiRemake
#OneOfAKindStyle
#StatementPiece
Kimono Remake Jumpsuit 👖 A soft cream base ador Kimono Remake Jumpsuit 👖
A soft cream base adorned with delicate floral patterns gives this piece a refined and elegant look.
The waist tie cinches in to flatter your figure—and yes, it has pockets! (I absolutely love pockets 🤗)

着物リメイクジャンプスーツ👖

淡いクリーム地に花模様が散りばめられた一枚は、華やかで上品な存在感。
ウエストのリボンできゅっと絞ってスタイルアップできます。
そしてもちろん、ポケット付き!ポケット大好きなんです🤗

Model @naka_kanar 
Make up and hair @cocojpn5 
Photographer @tashaadelina 

#着物リメイク #一点もの #ジャンプスーツ
#KimonoRemake #UpcycledFashion #oneofakind
着物帯で何作る?アイディア帳💡 

✔︎バケットハット
✔︎ビスチェ
✔︎リュック
✔︎ベルト

どれもあなたのタンスに眠っている帯でお作りします♪
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#着物アップサイクル #帯リメイク #帯ビスチェ
昭和の奥様を思わせる上品なマーメイドドレス🧜‍♀️ 
着物の八掛裏地の鮮やかなオレンジを、 
ウエストベルトとネックラインにさりげなく取り入れました✨ 

An elegant mermaid dress inspired by the refined Showa-era lady. 
The vibrant orange of the kimono's inner lining is subtly incorporated into the waist belt and neckline🧡

Model @naka_kanar 
Photographer @aki_racho

#JapaneseModern #ElegantStyle #MermaidDress
#和モダン #エレガント #マーメイドドレス
去年訪れた鹿児島・錦江町で、不要になった帯を回収する企業から受け取った@tuzu.naturaldye さんが、私に託してくれました🦢 
大切な布を新たな形へとアップサイクルし、このビスチェに仕立てました✂️ 

スカートは、着物の裏地として使われていた薄手のシルクを、柔らかなピンクの染料で染め上げ、ラップスカートに仕上げています。 

伝統がある質の良い素材を生かしながら、日常に取り入れやすいアイテムへ。 
あなたの大切な服にも、ストーリーがありますか? 

Model @anni_nakano
MUA @glam_by_jyoti
Photographer @daria_in_tokyo

On a visit to Kinko Town, Kagoshima, I received this obi from @tuzu.naturaldye, who had originally obtained it from a company that collects unwanted fabrics. She passed it on to me, knowing it still had value and potential. 

I upcycled the fabric into a bustier, giving it a fresh form while preserving its history. 

The skirt is made from the delicate silk lining of a kimono, which I dyed in soft pink to bring out its beauty in a new way. 

By transforming high-quality traditional textiles, I create pieces that can be seamlessly integrated into everyday life. 
Do your favorite garments hold a story too? 

#KimonoUpcycle #SustainableFashion 
#着物アップサイクル #サステナブルファッション #VivatVeritas
"黒留袖をスタイリッシュなジャンプスーツにリメイク👖着やすい黒を背景に華やかな柄が入った黒留袖は、私がリメイクするのが大好きな着物のひとつです。

🌿 軽やかな一重仕立てで夏も快適 
🎀 共布ベルト&可愛い丸バックル 
💎 ネックレスが映えるVネック 
👗 上品なカシュクール風トップス 
👖 脚長効果抜群のハイウエストワイドパンツ 

Remade a black tomesode into a stylish jumpsuit👖 With vibrant patterns on a chic black base, tomesode is one of my favorite kimonos to transform.

🌿 Lightweight single-layer design, perfect for summer 
🎀 Matching fabric belt with a cute round buckle 
💎 V-neck that makes your necklace stand out 
👗 Elegant cache-cœur style top 
👖 High-waisted wide-leg pants

#KimonoRemake #SustainableFashion #BlackTomesode #Jumpsuit
#着物リメイク #サステナブルファッション #黒留袖 #ジャンプスーツ 
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