Hanamachi-Ai to be reborn

Since Yahoo has decided to shut down Geocities this month, I am planning on completely re-doing my website, Hanamachi-Ai under a new server. I could get all of my photos and html to use on the next site, but since I plan on entirely re-doing my kanzashi line, as well as adding new items, I am just going to let them delete it. I have already started on new kanzashi for the website, so I hope everyone enjoys them, and I will update soon with new developments!

Hello Kitty as Nurse?!

I found this adorable cell phone strap on Strapya World a few weeks ago, but I finally just bought it. I couldn't resist! It's Hello Kitty AND nursing in one cute package! There were white and pink versions of this particular style strap as well, but I chose blue because my school's main color is blue. So there's my tiny bit of school spirit. At least it's not like high school where I had absolutely no school spirit. I do love my university. Go Tigers!!! =D

New Yukata and Obi

I decided it was high-time for a new yukata. The yellow one I bought last year just doesn't suit my tastes anymore. So I bought this black and white striped one with pink bellflowers(?) from Gary-san. I was trying to go with a more sophisticated image without looking old. Too many yukata are too "cute" for me, but I don't want the extremely traditional and "boring" yukata either, so this one seemed to suit my personality perfectly.



I also got an obi to go with it because I don't have any hanhaba obi to match. Luckily, the pink flowers will be accented by the kinchaku and geta that I bought recently (see previous two posts for pictures). I finally have put a whole yukata set together, and I hope everything arrives soon so I can go to the Japanese garden soon!

New Kinchaku!

I waited all night for this bag from Ryu Japan. Because the funds are currently lower than they should be (my own fault for sure), I decided to wait until morning to see what was left, and if anything interesting was still there, I would get it (and for only $10 - what a steal!). It's pink to match the geta I bought just a little while ago. Now all I need is the yukata I have been eyeing for sometime, and my set will be complete!

Pink Geta!

I guess I was feeling pink today, because when I saw these geta on Ryu Japan, I HAD to snag them! There were so many colors and designs, but cute and pink won! I can't wait until they get here, but it's bound to be awhile because they're coming SAL. =(

So Summer!

I found this yukata/obi combo on Fuuka this morning. I'm sure it's been there for a while, but I never looked at it before. If you've read this blog before, you'll know that I'm very interested in modern kimono. It's not so much the yukata here that I'm raving about, but the obi. It's so simple, summery, elegant, BEAUTIFUL! I adore it! It would actually be quite simple for me to make because I sew quite a bit. I have had plans to work on a line of modern kimono this summer. So far, I have ideas and musings. I need to go get fabric, and considering the amount of boredom I accrue on days off, I need to seriously start a project!

RIP Tony (1993-2009)

Tony (my 16 year old cat) was put down today. My parents found him this morning, and he could not walk. He was so weak. I couldn't bear to hand him over to my father, because I knew it would be the last time I would hold him - EVER. He's gone. I can't believe it. I really need to be held right now.

It was just time, I guess. He had a long, healthy life. May peace come to him.

Song of the moment: "Runaway" - Something Corporate