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Ivory Bow Sash Recently, I had the honor to work on a casual wedding dress for a bride who is also pregnant. At the time of her wedding, she will be 20 weeks pregnant. The dress she chose had no...
Hello! My name is Rina. This is my first time to post a on Vivat Veritas. I love sewing, and am going to help Vivat Veritas as a seamstress. I’m so happy to be able to participate with Chie and...
Recently I had the chance to work with a wonderful photographer team for a bridal shoot. The inspiration behind the shoot is a whimsical wedding in the woods, a long flowy dress with delicate lace...
Hello all, Here is a note from daddy to his now 2 year old daughter. To my daughter on her second birthday, It is the rare father that gets this much time with his daughter. You and I, everyday,...
Today, I am featured in whipup.net for their series, “Best Advice I’ve Been Given”. Head over here to read the best advice I’ve received from my successful Korean pharmacist relative. {find me...
Hello! I want to show you this quick project I worked on. I had some left over fabrics from making these skirts and bag I wanted to do something with them so as to not increase my fabric scrap...
I recently had a chance to work with a wonderful customer from Malaysia, Lisa. I made a variation of the Secret Perriwinkle dress in ice gray for her to wear to her brother’s wedding. It is always...
Handmade splatter top (similar), Uniqulo jeggings and Michael Kors watch A while ago, I read somewhere in the sewing blogsphere about clothes in real life not being styled and worn the same way a...
Last weekend, we celebrated Kiko’s second birthday! I feel old to say that “I have a two-year-old daughter” now, instead of “baby”. Last year, we had “Pink & Piggy” themed birthday party. This...
Leaf print dress (also via etsy) New item in the shop! This dress is from Vivat Veritas SS13 collection, which was shot in March. The dress was made in collaboration to Taren S. Black of Oslo and...
I love buying small things during my travels to remind myself of the place I visited (we all get souvenirs, right). While I was in NY in February, I met up with Sonja of Ginger Makes at Garment...
I love having plants and flowers in the house. It has become my weekly routine to stop at a nearby flower shop to buy some fresh flowers for the house. I love how much difference it makes to the...
Kiko’s apron is handmade – blogged here. What do you do with your kids on rainy days? I have the biggest struggle of my parenting life finding things to do on rainy days for Kiko. Today was one of...
While I was in Philadelphia a few weeks ago, I explored the city’s thrift shops. Thrift shopping can be hit or miss, and this time unfortunately, I did not find many things that I wanted to take...
I am so happy that Spring is here. Last weekend was beautiful, we got to enjoy it to its fullest in a countryside, place called Hakone. We took a bullet train called “romance car” to little outside...
I don’t really buy many clothes for myself, except at thrift shops. I love to window shop though. I like to get ideas and am often get tempted to buy something; however, much of the time I feel...
Last week, I was in Philadelphia….again. The trip was unexpected, but I enjoyed staying in a hotel (I just love staying in hotels!! ), spending some time alone, walking around the city, collect...
A few months ago, my sister, who works for a PR company, asked me to take photos of Kiko drawing. She was representing a company who makes these tear drop shaped crayons for kids. She was writing...
I’ve mentioned that one of my goals in 2013 was to entered into the Design contest that is hosted by Japanese magazine, Souen. The deadline is fast approaching.The due by date is the end of April!...
Last week was Tokyo Fashion Week. I wasn’t able to participate in any shows this time. But my sister, Kiko and I were able to check an after even this Saturday. We headed to a Shibuya Fashion...
Top of the morning ladies of the intraweb. How are you all? I’ve missed you. Chie said that you needed a break from me, but i don’t believe her lies. I know you have been waiting to hear all the...
If you are ever around Tokyo on a sunny Saturday, Yoyogi park is a great place to go. They seem to have different events or flea market events every Saturday. Last weekend, they were having Tokyo...
Hi! What have you been working on lately sewing wise? I just finished my first batch of orders for Anthom, which is an online shop based in the Washington D.C. area. I am so thrilled to be included...
More photos to share with you from the behind the scenes of Spring 2013 lookbook shoot! (Part 1 here) The place is called the “Green House” in Sagamihara city, Kanagawa prefecture. The location...
Today turned out to be a really beautiful day with warm Spring weather, around 20 degrees Celsius We did a Spring 2013 lookbook shoot at a green garden in Kanagawa prefecture today. We could not...
Kiko has been really picking up language, it is so much fun to watch! While we were in the U.S. for two weeks in February, she learned so many new words, like “snack”, “all done”, “donut” (you can...
——— I am back in Japan from two-week vacation in the U.S. It went quick, it almost feels like the two weeks never happened. During that two weeks its as if the seasons changed overnight. All of the...
Vivat Veritas clothes are now available at Lemon Frankie! Check out here for some exclusive pieces that you can only find at Lemon Frankie. The back cut out floral dress is only available at Lemon...
Over the weekend, we took a quick trip to Philadelphia. That is the city where Andy and I met. I lived there for a total of five years for school and work. It was nice to be back and see friends!...
Growing up, I was never a t-shirt and jeans kind of girl. I always preferred dresses, cardigans and sweaters. There are times when I would not have a single t-shirt in my closet, save the smelly...
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