Yasu unpacked his Brother P-Touch last night, the one his parents sent him from Japan. It kept him quiet for a while… actually quite a while.
He finally came out of the room he was in and presented me with the first label he made :
My most precious treasure it is! For those that can’t read Japanese it says “Kelly” in Japanese. I love the little Angel mark beside it, too cute.
I’m just deciding what I’m going to stick it on now! But way to go Yasu, you earned yourself lots of brownie points ;)
I have to say, after looking through the booklet that comes with the machine it’s super cool…there are so many cute pictographs that you can put on labels, seasonal, and Japanese culture ones, little people, babies, angels, etc.
I have just taken receipt of a big parcel from Hokkaido and I’m so excited! It contained lots of presents for me from my sister in law and mum and dad in Tokachi.
In may they all went together to Hakodate to see the cherry blossoms in bloom. While they were there they picked up some souvenirs for me – all cherry blossom themed!! I’m so happy that they thought of me, and remembered how much I love sakura!
I will show you my stash from my sister in law A :)
Sakura Card Holder
Sakura Socks
Super cool Sakura and Hanabi toothbrushes
and now for my stash from mum and dad :)
Sakura coasters
Kasumizakura soap & bath confetti gift set
Sakura Hirari Bath Essence
Sakura Gel Gems - to stick on glass or tiles
It all came packaged in a beautiful bag made of pink material with white flowers embossed on it, and tied with a matching sakura buckle! The smell from inside the bag is divine. I love the smell of sakura!
Yasu also got a Japanese label machine and some Phiten stuff from his dad. So tomorrow morning I will probably wake up with labels all over my face in Japanese or something! haha
But seriously… the above is why I love Japan! I love the design, the ideas they come up with for gift sets and how they take things that are pretty ordinary like toothbrushes and socks and turn them into something so sweet and cute. The way they package even the smallest gift, the attention they give to every detail.
What’s more, I have the best in-laws in the universe who always think of me (and buy me little things here and there on their travels). But it’s also times like these I miss them acutely! If only I could just transport myself to their house right now and thank them with a big gaijin bear hug for welcoming me into their lives :)
Has anyone tasted this little beauty yet? It’s delicious! Yum.
Framboise Kit Kat
Not this year.
But next year!
Yesterday Yasu asked me if I wanted to go to Japan for my birthday / anniversary next year for a few weeks. I, of course, accepted! As it will be Hanami in April I am super happy because I’ve always wanted to experience hanami and see sakura in blossom.
We are also thinking about bringing the in-laws and Yasu’s sister back with us for a holiday because as yet they have never been here and they are too scared to travel out of the country by themselves as they don’t speak English.
SO exciting! We will be flying from Perth to Tokyo, then on to Sapporo and then to the parents. Yaahoooo!
I can’t wait to bring them here! Even though they are thinking about living here permanently, they have never actually been here (and the living thing is 2 years away after my FIL retires), so I wonder if it will change their minds about living here or further confirm that it is where they want to retire? Will be interesting to see.
Can’t wait to tell them our plans though… and I am such a bundle of happiness right now… so excited and looking for good places to go!
