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Blooming in Nihon Japan
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My daily struggles as an expat living in Japan. Crafting a small business while raising two young children. Life in Japan as a housewife.
Recent Posts
What does Mee a Bee do on a Sunday?
Aquarobics Originally uploaded by mcarroll4♥ Sleep-in - today I woke up so late ♥ Check emails - hoping I have sold a bag (or two) overnight♥ Breakfast - the same thing I have everyday - two weetabix with soy milk♥ Sew until lunch-time or wa...
Handmade in Japan
While I was away on our family trip recently, without a sewing machine or computer, I had time to really think about my business. I thought about all of the things that make my bags special and "must-have".One of the unique selling points is the fact...
Real Matryoshka from Russia
Real Matryoshka from Russia Originally uploaded by Mee a BeeCan you believe how fantastic this is? One of the beautiful women from Chatty Cafe (my cafe-style English lesson) brought this set to show me last week. Twenty or thirty years ago her husban...
More Handmade Swaps: Buttons by LouLou
Last night I went on an amazing shopping spree at Buttons by Lou Lou. I got almost everyone on my Christmas list crossed off with little headbands, magnet sets and I couldn't go past the Little Red Riding Hood buttons.My 'spend-up' was sponsored by t...
Bon Voyage Bear
Bon Voyage Bear Originally uploaded by Mee a BeeLittle Guy helped with this photo too. The piggy was his addition to the shot. he thinks this bag should be called See Ya Piggy!...
Kindergarten Choir
Kindergarten Choir Originally uploaded by Mee a BeeI just had one little piece of orange felt left which matched this Kindergarten Choir fabric perfectly! This little purse is so cute. Little Guy did the styling, he thought the Panda jelly mould look...

