Stuff

43 boxes of stuff. 5.8 cubic metres of stuff. Lots and lots of our glorious stuff arrived from Japan to our new home today.

It's like Christmas. DH and my faces are beaming, grinning from ear to ear as we excitedly open random boxes and rediscover our stuff. Our beautiful Japanese ceramic plates, wedding presents from dear friends, were the first to come out. We're really over eating off picnic plates like we have been for the last two months.

Out of those 43 boxes of stuff, 23 were destined for my workroom. 23 boxes filled with fabrics, papers, craft books, inspiring artwork, a desk and a sewing machine (not the one in the picture - that's the loaner from my mum I've been using while waiting for mine to arrive).

23 boxes to help keep the homesickness for Japan at bay for a while. 23 boxes filled with things to help bring bits of Japan to life in Australia.

I've promised my doctor, my husband and friends that I will take it easy unpacking the boxes, a great excuse to slowly, lovingly revisit my stuff.

PS. Notice a very preggie belly sticking out in the corner there!

This is... something I got, but still haven't used

Thanks Flossy-P for this week's This is… theme. Over on this blog, we could also call it Melanie's Hall of Shopping Shame, as it is going to be proof of how I really do shop far more than I make.

Living in a small apartment, knowing that in the not-too-distant future, I'm going to have to pack up and send everything home again, we have to think hard about the things we buy. I do however, seem to be able to justify craft purchases to myself all the time, and so am building up a large collection of things to play with once I get some energy back.

So, here goes...

A whole stack of resin jewellery supplies, some fun handbag handles and lots of patterns and kits. With summer on its way, I really should break out that skirt pattern.

And also a little hint... I'm planning a Tokyo Weekend Giveaway very soon (hopefully in the next few days). Here's a sneak peek at what will be in it....