Showing posts with label project 365. Show all posts
Showing posts with label project 365. Show all posts

Sunday, November 25, 2012

Tokyo, Japan

There are a few cities/countries in the world that I've been to and wish to live there someday soon in this life time. Top of the list is Paris and Japan. Just last month, we got a very short notice that we can be in Tokyo for a few days, we  I jump right to it. So here to share some photos from the last trip to Tokyo, Japan.


We stayed at The Westin at Meguro, this is the view on the 17th floor executive club where I had breakfast and check my emails every morning


I took public transport in Tokyo almost everyday when Randy is at work, The Westin is very close to Ebisu Station, and it is only 4 stops away from Shinjuku, there is this little florist at Shinjuku station, I just want to take everything home if I am allowed to



My friend Airi and I had tea at Pastel, they are famous for their custard, I had one and it was great.



Meji Jingu (Meji Shrine) located in Shibuya, Tokyo, I love these barrels of Sake wrapped in straws at the entrance



especially these few.... aren't they pretty?



In Japan, visitors supposed to rinse your mouth and wash your hand before entering Shrine or temple


I make my husband do this again and again until I get a good shot.... LOL
These wooden plaques are called EMA, worshippers will write their prayers and they will be hanging up at the shrine where the Kami (spirits or gods) receive them. In Japan, the common reasons for buying a plaque are for success in work or on exam, marital bliss, to have children or health.



next stop is Ginza.... where we ate the most delicious tempura meals


and found the yummiest dessert
one of the weird thing we do when we travel, is to visit grocery store, LOL, well, we are just checking out and prepare for our move here someday soon



after Ginza, the driver took us to Shibuya



this place was such an amazing mish-mash of shops, styles and people




the other weird thing other tourist won't do is walk deep into the neighborhood where you see only locals.



We found this very European local restaurant, that reminds me of Kiki, my favorite Japanese cartoon, Kiki is a witch in training, she left home at age 13, and everything is that cartoon is just so European



space is so limited in Japan, just look at this botanical parking space, 


and we still wondering how they get that smart car into that space



I have more pictures to share, hope I get sometime to work on them soon

thanks for stopping by




Movie night




 We went to watch Lincoln the other night, great movie.



Thursday, November 22, 2012

Happy Thanksgiving.....


To all my crafty friends.....







Happy Thanksgiving!!!!






Saturday, October 27, 2012

Soft and Pretty.... A San Francisco Dream

While I am gone....

in Japan right now....

I would like to share the photos taken on my last trip to San Francisco 

June 2012


Soft and Pretty..... A San Francisco Dream








keep dreaming........

{photo from Golden Gate Bridge and Lombard St, San Francisco}









Thursday, October 18, 2012

Boston ~ September 2012

I am so behind of sharing my traveling shots, here's the one I took in Boston 2nd week of September, 2012.


I've been to Boston a few times, but this is the first time to Boston Common



what a peaceful and beautiful day



is he waiting for his princess?



and I enjoyed watching kids on Merry-go-round



I think this little guy do too....



loveliness is everywhere.....

{Boston Common, September 13th, 2012}





Don't forget to play along with us



and








Tuesday, October 2, 2012

City Crafter Challenge Blog Week 129 ~ Color Challenge by Linda

Linda and her husband came over to our place for dinner last night, we had lots of fun chatting and eating...... thanks for the fun guys!!!!





Speaking of Linda, the lovely palette was chosen by her this week at City Crafter Challenge Blog


isn't that beautiful?

Here's my take......





now hop over to City Crafter Challenge Blog to see what our Guest and Team do for you

*Sneak Peek*


Look out for all the fun stuff coming up at LESSolgy


and a fabulous E-book to share

click HERE