Category Archives: Walnut Creek

Tis the Season to be Jolly!

Posted on by under Christmas, Home Sweet Home, Sew-Easy, Walnut Creek

Fa la la la la…la la la la. There’s something about the Christmas season that makes me think that I can sing opera in the most off pitch tone and often forgetting the correct lyrics but I enjoy it (not to say that others do haha). I guess it’s a talent I’ve acquired over the years and well I love traditions so I’ll keep this one going.

Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree was of course my song of choice as Mas and I went to go get our very first Christmas tree together! I promised him that he would love the 5′-6′ foot tree, unlike the 3′ft he was sold on BEFORE we arrived at Lowe’s. We brought Douglas home, along with a wreath for our front door and our place turned into Christmas. Douglas is a true beauty and mmmm our apartment smells sooo good.

I’ve always wanted to make my own stockings so this year was indeed the year for just that! Of course with my obsession with Hello Kitty and Domo seemed only appropriate to base my stockings off of those two. I seriously love the way that they turned out! If you are interested in the main shape of the stocking, email me and I’ll send you the template that I created.

Holiday Festivities in Walnut Creek

Posted on by under Christmas, Walnut Creek

Last night we enjoyed the annual holiday festivities in Walnut Creek’s Broadway Plaza. The Christmas spirit is definitely in the air!

We walked to the gathering where families dressed in holiday attire and swarmed the tents of local vendors as they handed out free bubbles, necklaces and toys. The sounds of the live band singing Christmas songs, awaiting the parade and Christmas tree lighting put a smile on everyones faces.

We sat down on a bench and people watched, listened to the music and enjoyed the event.

We’re going to buy our tree tomorrow so I’ll definitely be posting pictures next week! Have a great weekend everyone!

 

Japan Friends

Posted on by under Family / Friends, Japanese, Nom Nom, Walnut Creek

It was so refreshing to see our Japan friends! The trip was much to short but was great to see Taka and Chris. We showed them around Walnut Creek and drove into the city to hang out at the Japanese Tea House. I had a crazy migraine and had to go try and sleep it off in the car. The guys drove me back home and went out to enjoy a hookah lounge close to the tenderloin district. Scary! Haha.

Let me tell you about the surprises they brought!
Taka surprised me with candy! Lots of it! And a Hello Kitty charm! The candy was beautifully packaged and one set came in a box. This candy was stunning! Decorative and detailed, I’m still scared to eat it. Looks to pretty to eat.

Chris brought me back the cutest cat shirt!

Next trip we have to for sure go visit them!

Labor Day Weekend

Posted on by under Date Night, DIY, Japanese, Sew-Easy, Walnut Creek

Happy Labor Day Weekend! It has been so nice out up here, we had quite the cold spell for a couple of weeks. Yesterday we made a trip to Walmart, originally for a blow up mattress but we ended up finding some cleaning supplies + toiletries that we needed. We had such a hard time deciding on a blow up mattress, you’d think that it was something we were going to use everyday with how long we stood starring at the 8(?) that they carried. Final decision…Simmons Beautryrest 15″ rise full size! It will be used for when we go back home and when guests come to visit.

Speaking of, Chris and Taka will be coming to visit next weekend from Japan! We’re totally excited and can’t wait! For those who don’t know them, Mas has known Taka since he was 5 years old and Chris since 2nd grade, a very long time! I’ve already started asking Chris for info on how to become a teacher in Japan, as that’s what he is currently doing. I wouldn’t mind going to teach in Japan for 6 months - 1 year. :-) I’ve started to learn Japanese through Pimsleur, it was suggested by a friend of a friend. Very similar to Rosetta Stone but it’s more audio related. I recommend it for people wanting to learn a new language!

Mas has been designing away this weekend and I’ve been organizing my mess of sewing projects and trying to convince him to work on a DIY shoe rack. I want to sew but for some reason just can’t stayed focused. I’m working on my “official” purse prototype and it can be quite draining conceptualizing and ensuring that all of the pieces will come together. I will be sure to share as it starts to shape up, I’ve added a picture below of a purse I made a few months back that inspired my purse line. I didn’t realize how much hardware was required to make a clutch and purse, so I finally had a reason to buy mason jars! They remind me so much of my Grandma Rose, an amazing lady that would often show the people in her life the importance and value of the simple things in life. One of those things was canning jam and jellies, yum!

Last night we went and grabbed dinner at a local, trendy restaurant Modern Chine Cafe, they serve dim sum and although it only got 3 stars on Yelp the live outdoor music drew us in. It was pretty good, the prices were reasonable with the exception of Mas’ teal leaf Salmon that thing was $19! Not worth it. After we went to go see what was playing at the movies. My friend, Stacy and her boyfriend, Mike, had recommended the movie Crazy Stupid Love. So hilarious! Totally give it 5 stars, Mas and I cracked up throughout the whole movie.

What are your plans for the weekend? Any DIYs in your near future? If so, please share!

Date Night in the City (Walnut Creek, CA)

Posted on by under Date Night, Walnut Creek

I’ve been soooo behind in updating the blog!We did have date night last Friday, we just made it in Walnut Creek! Mas got off of work early so instead of having him stay in the city for 4 hours, I just met him back in WC. We went to Ruth’s Chris (down the street from us). It was my first time and the the food and atmosphere was great. It was on the second story and overlooked downtown WC, the trees were swaying in the wind and it felt like we were in a treehouse. Mas had a really yummy steak and I had delish Caribbean lobster tail. For sides we had garlic mashed potatoes and thin green beans.

What’s your favorite steakhouse?

Home Sweet Home

Posted on by under Family / Friends, Home Sweet Home, Walnut Creek

Well we spent the weekend in Walnut Creek to catch up on some much needed sleep from last weekend and to go couch shopping! After almost a month of couch looking we finally decided to go with a style at Ikea, this wasn’t an easy process, couches now of days are made so pourly that we had such a hard time finding a sectional that we actually liked. We headed out to Ikea Saturday with the idea of buying that couch and be on our way buuut, of course once we were there we decided to do a run through of all of the other couches just to make sure. Then we came across the heaven of all couches, the Hovas. We couldn’t fight the comfort of this couch. We chose an off-white corduroy fabric/cover that is washable. Woo!

For those who haven’t purchased an Ikea couch, yes you have to put it together, but honestly this was a plus to see how the couch was actually made. It took us longer to put the covers on than to put the couch together. I have to say, I’m impressed, the top pillows have a thick layer of hard foam in the middle, surrounded by loose cotton(?) that make the backs of the couch amazingly comfortable. Together we had to put (4) pieces together. Yup! That’s it. UPDATE: I didn’t originally mention that the delivery was only $59 (we’re about 16 miles away from the store)!

My Grandma/Grandpa, Aunt/Uncle/Cousin also surprised us with a very cute patio set after visiting and seeing that we needed one! So excited to have dinner outside now on the warm Walnut Creek nights!

It takes muscles to handle this couch…NOT haha

Cushions!

Wow, we’re done already!

Switch sides of the sectional

And….he’s out haha!

Patio Set!