Journal

Closing the Christmas Market Season
Closing the Christmas Market Season
We brought this year’s Christmas market season to a close yesterday, after trading continuously since November. Over the course of the season, the two of us traded at 21 markets,... Read more...
Two Markets, One Winter Sunday
Two Markets, One Winter Sunday
Today we traded across two locations — Maiko at St Nicholas Market, and Dan at Tobacco Factory. The morning was very quiet, but after around one o’clock the streets began... Read more...
The Busiest Saturday of the Season
The Busiest Saturday of the Season
Today was the final Saturday before Christmas, and it turned into our busiest day yet at St Nicholas Market. From morning until close, the stall was full of people stopping to... Read more...
The Final Christmas Market Begins
The Final Christmas Market Begins
Today marked the start of the final Christmas market, trading for the next five days. The weather was kind to us, with clear skies from the morning, and despite it... Read more...
A Rainy Day of Making in Wales
A Rainy Day of Making in Wales
It rained steadily all day here in Wales, and even in the middle of the afternoon the decorative lights looked especially beautiful against the grey sky. Today was spent finishing... Read more...
A Long Day, Worth the Wait
A Long Day, Worth the Wait
Today was one of those days where everything took far longer than expected. A painfully slow computer meant that editing product photographs and uploading them to the online store took... Read more...
A Busy Day in the Studio
A Busy Day in the Studio
Today was a really busy day — enquiries, custom orders, and product photography kept us going from morning to evening. It was hectic, but seeing everything come together into beautiful,... Read more...
A Productive Morning in the Studio
A Productive Morning in the Studio
The day began with printing and dispatching online orders, and I was genuinely pleased with how beautifully they turned out. There is something quietly satisfying about seeing each piece finished... Read more...
A Winter Sunday at St Nicholas Christmas Market
A Winter Sunday at St Nicholas Christmas Market
This Sunday I traded at St Nicholas Market in Bristol, which opens only during the festive season. The morning began with a striking sunrise — a bright orange sun filling... Read more...
A Busy and Heartwarming Day at St Nicholas Market
A Busy and Heartwarming Day at St Nicholas Market
Today I was back at my regular spot at St Nicholas Market in Bristol, and thanks to the beautiful weather, it was busy from the very start of the day.... Read more...
A Beautiful Day at St Nicholas Market – Sharing My Artisan Japanese Designs in Bristol
A Beautiful Day at St Nicholas Market – Sharing My Artisan Japanese Designs in Bristol
Today I spent the day at the beloved St Nicholas Market in Bristol, where I regularly showcase my range of artisan, Japanese-inspired clothing and accessories. The drive into Bristol began... Read more...
A Week of Custom Printing: Bespoke T-Shirts and One-Off Pieces from Our Studio
A Week of Custom Printing: Bespoke T-Shirts and One-Off Pieces from Our Studio
It’s been a busy and creative week in our studio, with our custom T-shirt printing UK service in full swing. From small print runs to single, one-off pieces, everything was... Read more...