I have sent 50 emails today - one to each Pinku Secret Swap 3 participant with the details of the person they must send hair accessories to. I included a web address if your partner had one so you can spy on your partner's hair from afar, and the preferences that each of you sent to me. Some people had no preference. Eight of you have hotmail accounts, so if you haven't recieved an email from me, please check your junk mail box. I included the rules of the swap in the email and you have until the end of May 2005 to send out your hair accessories! Have fun!
Thanks for all of your kind comments about Orangina! It is definitely one of my favourite projects up until now and it is very wearable. It's not perfect though - the top of the back sags a little and even though I can't see it, it bothers me. I might still come up with a way to fix it (starch??). The first purl stitch of the ribbing was loose regardless of what I did (I blame the yarn and my laziness - couldn't be bothered switching to smaller needles again), so the ribbing is a little see-through - I'm over that though. AND finally I found two minor lace errors - dumb, dumb! Darin says he can't see them even when I point them out, so I'm not going to fret about it too much. I guess these little quirks are what make handmade items special. If I wanted perfect, I'd go to the shop and buy something.
Finally I am back at work - every week should be a one day work week! Our Golden Week vacation was really relaxing. We spent our time at the beach, at our friend's house, at home and the last three days we spent camping in Tokyo - can you believe it? Okutama is located in Tokyo - well a good couple of hours out of central Tokyo, but I still have trouble believing that we were still in Tokyo. Here look for yourself:
I will post more photos tomorrow with more details, but here's one more photo of a sandwich that our friend Jess made - I didn't try it, but I heard it was 'interesting' - peanut butter, banana and marshmallows!!!
hey lady! THANKYOU for the swap :) I am ridiculously excited about it! Glad you had a fun holiday... I love so much hearing about your Japan adventures... I really want to visit again - sooner rather than later! But until then I will enjoy Japan vicariously through your stories :) x
Posted by: Lucy | May 06, 2005 at 09:35 PM
nice vacation! got my email and i'm excited to start shopping!
that sandwich looks yummy. i haven't had marshmellows in a looooong time, maybe 5 years. i gave up gelatin when i became a vegetarian and they are probably the only thing that i miss. i've heard of vegetarian marshmellows but they're really expensive. instead, i've made sandwiches similar to this with chocolate chips.. MMMMMMM!
Posted by: gleek | May 07, 2005 at 02:37 AM
Yeah, thanks so much for organizing the swap. I was so affraid my name wouldn't make the list.
That picture is amazing, I think many of us forget that there are those little hidden treasure of nature in Japan still. It is not just the mass of people everywhere that we associate Japanese life.
Elvis Presley would be so happy with that Nanner sandwich.
Posted by: Kitty Kitty | May 07, 2005 at 05:57 AM
That swap will be so awesome. I didn't participate this time because I am wrapped up in the wedding schmedding right now but I know I will be super jealous when I see all the beautful hair thingies!
What a beautiful view- and in Tokyo... those Japanese did something right with the city planning!
Posted by: frecklegirl | May 07, 2005 at 06:50 AM
No, No, No, No, No, No, No, No, No, No, No, No, No, No, No, No, No, No, No, No, No, No, No, No
Some things belong on a sandwich and some things don't - marshmallows are one - pies are another (I don't know what I was thinking).
Love Mok
Posted by: Stephen Mok | May 07, 2005 at 07:40 AM
Wow, camping looks great. And I thought all the beautiful scenery was down here in Tokai! The sandwich looks delicious too--I can't believe you missed out! I used to love eating peanut butter, banana and marshmallow fluff (marshmallow spread) sandwiches. Alas, there is no marshmallow spread to be found in these parts.
Posted by: molly | May 07, 2005 at 10:34 PM
I love Okutama! My bf is USAF and has a car so sometimes we go drive through the mountains :) I didn't know you could go camping there though! We Will have to do that :)
see you at SnB sometime! ;) i've only gotten to go once so far because of my schedule, but hope tomake more of a habit of it.
Posted by: Sarah | May 09, 2005 at 01:38 PM
I would love to be part of the next swap. I just love hair stuff. I just love buying and making them.
Posted by: cindy | May 21, 2005 at 12:50 PM
Your hair accessories are very pretty,I also have
acessory barrettes that are 14k with french clip
and precious gems. Like your web-site.... Chas
Posted by: chas | November 02, 2005 at 12:02 AM