Dogs, books, and fireplaces

Dogs and books really go well together I think. Like dogs and cats and fireplaces.

Like this beautiful picture. 

  

Beautiful picture (and many more) from this book by Axel Vervoordt, "Inspiration Wabi".

Dusty thing

Art has finally taken the leap and bought this wicker basket, trunk, or what is it called? He has been eyeing this rustic (=dusty) thing getting even dustier, in this antique shop for 3 years. Now that it is down to less than half of its original price, and still not sold, poor thing, it has found a home with us. 

Some things stay the same

   The Godfather and his two dolls on Christmas eve

           The toy soldiers fighting the mice army

                 Land of Snow

                                        Land of Sweets

I really appreciate this department store that has taken the time and energy to dress their windows at special times like Christmas. I know the economy is not so good, but it is good to know that some things do not change. Or at least, some people try to keep things the same. Marketing tactic maybe, but still….

Bear Pond Espresso

Today we ventured out late afternoon, and visited on of our favourite cafes, the "Bear Pond Espresso" cafe in Shimokitazawa.


We came out happy and with 4 new coffee mugs.
They are a beautiful creamy white with bold lettering. 

small delivery horse

We live in an area in old Tokyo.
The area is called "Kodenmacho." Literally translated, "small delivery horse" town. In the older ages, this was an area in which the rulers were feudal lords, and carriers worked here using delivery horses.