
Close-up of one of the fallen cherry blossoms on the ground.

While waiting to sign the lease on a new apartment, I was delighted to discover that the courtyard had blooming cherry blossoms!

My fiance and I were visit his family for Christmas, until a blizzard blew in and now we’re here until New Year’s Eve. This trip is my first time seeing and experiencing snow, and so far I am enjoying it, though I will admit it’s freezing cold and I ended up having to buy proper winter clothes.
You were cold as the blood through your bones
And the light which led us from our chosen homes
Oh, I was lost
So now I sleep
Sleep the hours that I can’t weep
And all I knew was steeped in blackened holes
Oh, I was lost
Keep the earth below my feet
For all my sweat, my blood runs weak
Let me learn from where I have been
Keep my eyes to serve
My hands to learn
~ Mumford & Sons, Below My Feet
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Handmade Feature: 1Kitai on Etsy
1Kitai is a lovely handmade shop on Etsy by an even lovelier gal! She is currently hoping to sell a few of her items to help pay some ER and hospital bills. In her own words:
1Kitai, the name means ‘1 hope.’ I started out making costumes for people in 2004, and opened my online business making them in 2007 . From there my interested have expanded to what you see today, a mixture of American traditional items and Japanese inspired pieces. I love seeing just what I can make, surprising myself and everyone that knows me. Take a look, you never know just what I’ll come up with.
She has some gorgeous items up for sale! I really like these super cute and equally beautiful lucky cat earrings.
Halloween’s coming up soon, these purple and black spider earrings would compliment any costume! They’re so cute they’d be great any time of the year!
If you’re looking for a great place to store your treasures, this Nyan Cat Keepsake box is adorable AND a great storage solution!
She also makes some gorgeous scarfs! The deep red tones of this beautiful scarf would compliment any fall and winter outfit!
1Kitai has a lot of beautiful, handmade items, please give them a browse! You might just find that one special gift you were looking for, or that one item you must have. As well, it’ll be going towards a good cause, helping good folk out is always a plus! All items are custom made to order, so you even have the chance to request something that will be truly unique and special.
You can visit 1Kitai at her Etsy Shop!
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