Sharing the Love – July 3, 2009

3 07 2009

It has been a while! So much love to share, so little time to link it all up!


This is true LOVE! Thanks to Miss Rosie for sharing her talents. (pssst She is coming to Japan for Spin Matsuri!!!!)

The wildest skip-a-thon you are ever going to see! (I want to meet their coach!) These girls rock the ropes, seriously jaw dropping and the crowd LOVES it! Makes me want to pick up a skipping rope.

Life at 3776m is a new blog by our very adventurous friend. She lives on top of Mt. Fuji, yes lives! (Well at least for the Summer)

Exciting news! Every Wednesday you can stop into Japanese Streets and check out some Tokyo happenings. Masao and I are guest bloggers on the very popular Japan-based blog. Our first post was an interview with Shojono Tomo, one of my favorite illustrators and creators. Next week…well you will just have to click on over to Japanese Streets and see!

This month’s giveaway on TokyoMade is attracting some interesting comments. What would you buy on a one day Tokyo shopping spree?

In case you ever wondered…the opening Ashtanga mantra. I have been practicing but I just love listening to it.

I finally got some amazing new make up which I totally intend to srtie a whole post about!

What’s in your fridge? Ours looks kind of green and wilted. Need to work on that! I saw a post about the contents of people’s fridges and now I can’t find it, any ideas?

Masao has a new friend. He calls her Las Vegas (?) and tries to feed her all sorts of things like jam on bread, miso on cucumber and even cat food, needless to say she hasn’t eaten any of it but she is super cute and friendly.

Time to fly, heading out the door to a day filled with lots of meetings and some BIG, new stuff – exciting times for hoop adventures in Tokyo! Before I go I want to show you my latest love…yes yes I love Rich and Khan very much but I love their flow even more. Enjoy!





Tokyo Made Market

2 07 2009

As a kid I used to love going to markets, such cool stuff to let my eyes and hands fondle. Colors, sparkles, bargains. I am super excited about the Tokyo Made Market. Colors, sparkles, bargains!

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Tokyo Made Market @ mememachine Gallery, Shibuya

New and Stock SALE 30-60% off some items + limited edition combinations

Your chance to get up close and personal with Japan-based independent fashion for one week at the mememachine Gallery in Shibuya.

TMM

Designs and fashion by

LADE clothing
Ichigo Seijin
Lissita
chief&mischief
Shojono Tomo
nana+seven
Tomokuni
Cometman
Kens Scratch
Sasa
bla bla hospital
Seimani
Nightingale
Sonja de Boer
Land Roval
mememachine

When : July 6th ~ 12th
Place : mememachinegallery (Shibuya)
Time: 12pm ~ 19pm
Address : #104 15-10 Uguisudani Shibuya-ku Tokyo 150-0032 Tel/Fax 03-3463-7505

■内容
インディペンデントデザイナーの作品を取り扱ったオンラインセレクトショップ『TokyoMade』
『東京から世界に』をコンセプトにオンラインで作品を販売しています。
今回は期間限定1週間、渋谷にあるギャラリー・ミームマシンギャラリーにて『TokyoMade Market』を開催!!
普段はオンラインでしか手に入らない作品もこの期間は実際に手に取って購入できます。
会場にはデザイナーさんも来ていますのでお話も出来るチャンス!!
さらにこの期間はセールも開催しているので普段よりも安く手に入ります!!

■期間 7月6日〜7月12日まで
■場所 mememachinegalleryミームマシンギャラリー
■時間 12時〜19時
■住所 150-0032東京都渋谷区鴬谷町15-10ロイヤルパレス渋谷104TEL/FAX:03-3463-7505
TokyoMade





Tokyo Shopping Spree

1 07 2009

This month, over at TokyoMade, we are excited to giveaway a TokyoMade gift voucher to the value of $50.

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For your chance to win a TokyoMade shopping spree leave your response to the following in the comment box (on the TokyoMade blog)…

TokyoMade is designed to be an online Tokyo shopping experience, but if you could come to Tokyo for one day with unlimited funds what would buy?

The randomly picked winner will be announced at the end of July, comment as many times as you like! Gambatte!

June Giveaway Winner

We have really enjoyed reading all of your ideas and comments! Thank you!

The randomly picked winner of the TiFdyL bdges and postcards is Irit who wrote “I just love how modern Japanese design is still very much influenced by tradition. This perfect combination creates very unique designs, which are both cutting edge yet so very Japanese.”

Thanks to you all once again for great comments.

Love from Tokyo,
Masao and Deanne
xx





Thank You

22 06 2009

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Dear You, Universe and Goddesses,

I just wanted to write you a quick note to say thank you, coupled with a huge hug, for giving me everything I ask for. Everything!

Love from ME
xx





Giving It Away

8 06 2009

There is a funky little give away going on over at Tokyo Made this month.

The June give away is a set of three TiFdyL original, hand illustrated post cards as well as 10 (!) different hand illustrated badges created by TiFdyL. Share them with your friends or keep them all for yourself!

To win simply leave a comment on the give away blog post describing what you like most about the design, art and creation you see coming out of Japan. You can comment as many times as you like, if you have lots of reasons to enjoy Japan based creation. A random winner will be chosen at the end of the month. The winner will be announced at the beginning of July so you have all month to comment!

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Gambatte!!





Things That Make Me Smile

5 06 2009

Gathering crowds, vibrating in a purely euphoric state (mostly) due to thumping beats and entertaining music makers.

Knowing that our bodies are capable of rapid change and healing.

I have been soaking up as many dance classes as I can recently. Reggaeton (above) with Dianna, Hip Hop with Virg (featured in the great vid below) and Zumba are my current favs!! Of course hoop dance will always be my true love!!

Connections with creative, talented and positive beings.





Super Hoop Love vs Mercury Retrograde

2 06 2009

Hands in the air if your appliances have been breaking down? Emails going missing? Miscommunication at an all time high? Yeah, I thought so! You can blame the whole mess fairly and squarely on Mercury if I am not mistaken. You see Mercury, the little trickster, is currently retrograde (or so one school of astrological thought says) and apparantly not going to lighten up until June 14 or so. What does this mean? Well, it can mean different things for different people but for me it meant total teachnological trauma! Not one, but two very sad Macs. I found myself in a state of intense terror when I saw the flashing mac sign come up on the center of my screen before a complete loss of power. You remember the Sex and the City episode when Carrie’s Mac makes the sad face? Not unlike that at all!

The series of events sent me into a whirl wind weekend of retrieval, upheaval and back ups, back ups, back ups!

Not all bad though. What it did force me to do was upload video footage that had been laying around.

Two very fun projects!

Enjoy!





Sushi Zume Search

26 05 2009

Can you guess what the most common search terms for this blog are?

Living in Tokyo? No. Life in Japan? no. I will give you one more guess… and a clue…

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Yep! The most common way that peeps stumble on sushi zume is with the search words “Japanese Guy” . Sometimes the adjectives hot, cute or sexy are included.

So I guess I am going to have to start taking some snap shots.





Toco Junk Monster Invasion

25 05 2009

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Illustration by Toco Junk

I simply must introduce you to our new friends. When we opened up a medium sized delivery last week and these little critters invaded our office I was instantly smitten…the only problem is; how do I buy just one? I am going to need to adopt quite a few I think!

Summer, the only child of daisy chain wearing, nag champa sniffing urban hippies. A colorful and creative mini monster, Summer spends hours munching on crayons and licking paint pots.
Summer - Toco Junk Plush Monster

Elsie, a mega monster, knows how to keep the party swinging well into the wee hours. An avid trombone player, ten pin bowling champ and wicked lemon squeezer.
Elsie - Toco Junk Plush Monster

Raja, the mini monster, is an international party monster. In the warmer months Raja can be found on the Southern beaches of India sipping on coconut water and spinning glow poi.
Raja - Toco Junk Plush Monster

Jambo, the mega monster, jingles and jangles where ever he roams. A nomad by nature, Jambo likes to carry trinkets and treasure. He is a keeper.
Jambo - Toco Junk Plush Monster

Zippy the mini monster is the youngest of 8. He makes up for his size with a rawkus personality and a zipperific style.
Zippy - Toco Junk Plush Doll

Buttersky, mega monster, an aerial gymnist and peanut butter taster by day, star gazer and movie critic by night.
Buttersky - Toco Junk Plush Monster

Goff, mega monster, the sea sick sailor, a trapeze artist scared of heights; lives life in the extreme. A mild mannered monster with some outrageously alternative views.
Goff - Toco Junk Plush Monster

Macca the mini monster loves munching on mini bits. He keeps them in his tummy nice and safe until you need them.
Macca - Toco Junk Plush Doll

Lola, a mini monster, loves to sing loudly, make lists, lick lollipops and lounge around on Sundays.
Lola - Toco Junk Plush Monster

Petal, a mini monster, knows how to keep a secret, enjoys the company of good friends and always puts extra marshmallows in her hot chocolate.
Petal - Toco Junk Plush Monster

Born in Holland, Arabella the mini monster is a big fan of tulips not because they are pretty to look at but because they are delicious to munch on. She especially likes the yellow ones.
Arabella - Toco Junk Plush Monster

Forever the class clown, Jester the mini monster is skilled in the art of practical joke playing and boobie trap contructing.
Jester - Toco Junk Monster Plush

So which one(s) should I keep?

We met up with the designers and creators of the Toco Junk Monsters at Design Festa last week, they are just as cool as the little critters that they make. So now I am torn…they are all so sweet and hilarious. Hhmmmmm
Design Festa Vol.29 2009 Spring





HOOPLOVERS 1st Birthday Party

24 05 2009

HL-party-May30th
Come and play with us next Saturday as we celebrate the 1st birthday of HOOPLOVERS.
May 30th from 8pm Yoyogi Park
Taking it back to where it all started for many Tokyo hoopers, Yoyogi Park.
Let’s reconnect and play amoungst the magical trees in the park, after the sun goes down, with LED hoops, poi and lots of glow toys.
Hoops, drinks, music and cake will be provided from 8pm.
Bring your glow toys, childlike spirit and friends! Feel free to bring mats, snacks and other party supplies.
Check out the map for location details!
Hoop love,
Deanne
xx

フープラバーズの一周年パーティーのお知らせ。

おかげさまでフープラバーズは1周年を迎える事ができました。
本当にありがとうございます。

そんな訳で来週の30日は夜8時から代々木公園でパーティーを開催します。
詳しい場所は添付してある地図をみてください。

みんなで楽しくフラフープをやりながら騒ぎましょう!!
どなたでも参加できますのでお友達と一緒に遊びに来てください。
ケーキやお酒もありますよ!!
もちろんフラフープ以外の方も参加できます。

宜しくお願いします。

hooplovers-party