Friday, May 29, 2009

Shopping in Tokyo Part 3 :: Bits and Pieces

Friday already?! This week has been kinda hectic getting back on top of things, and I haven't got back on top of bloggin in the way that I would've liked. I have managed to take some photos of some bits and pieces from Tokyo. (Please excuse the dodgey light and shadows in these photos) I do promise to write more of a guide next week with my favourite shops etc. And I'll photograph the beautiful paper and fabric I bought.

Fabulous washi paper tape. Last year there were only plain tapes available, so of course I had to buy some patterned ones this time.

So cute! Children's chopsticks and tiny little plastic bottles with animal head lids, and little plastic containers.

A present I've wrapped for a friend.

Gorgeous little paper bags, note cards, post-its and envelopes. Japan is stationery heaven.


A great range of lovely retro colour inks for my Gocco. And beautiful fabric tapes.

This is the lovely paper that was wrapped around some gifty biscuits.

Later on today there'll be a giveaway post - I'm making up two giveaway packs of fun stuff from Tokyo. Back soon...
.

10 lovely people commented... have your say here:

Julie T. from julieandco said...

Such lovely treasures! I would love to travel there one day -- of course, I would buy up anything temari-related! Thanks for sharing your finds!

TERI REES WANG said...

Oh, how will 'we' be putting to use the..Fabulous washi paper tape?!

Kirsty (Coffee, Cake and Sunday's) said...

Hey Lisa - I have to say that I love your blog and that I need to go to Japan. That stationary! That tape! That fabric! ahhhhhhhhh

katiecrackernuts said...

This stuff looks great. I especially like the boxes the Gocco inks have come in. I must get mine out again and have a play. I always seem to print in summer, but aside from having to get really dry paper, I have heard printing in winter can be easier because the inks don't dry out as quickly.

Alexandra said...

I am so jealous of your scores.....you have a fabulous eye lady! I love visiting over here....

Esz said...

Too cute - I am sure it was a serious exercise in restraint not bringing back everything you laid eyes on!

ArtMind said...

Ohh, everything is soo cute! Love it!

Inside Out said...

As a tape fiend, I'm glad you shared your tape bounty online with us!
Also, that present is beautifully wrapped. I wish I had your giftwrap 'skillz'.
Lee Tran

Belinda said...

Lisa, can you let me in where you got your tape from. I've got a friend coming over from Japan next week. She's in Tokyo, I would love for her to grab me some.

lisa :: the red thread said...

Hi Belinda, Lucky you! Any branch of Tokyu Hands will have it. I know that the Shinjuku and Ginza Stores both had a huge selection, but I'm sure they'd all stock it.