Happy new year my lovelies. 2026 is now upon us, padded footsteps in snow, catching most of us unawares. Changes as of late have been very much like this, a quiet affair. Take birthdays for instance. Where I found myself mentally kicking and screaming at my oh-so-scary 25th, I barely
I recently made it my goal to visit all the onsen towns in Japan. This is a secret desire that’s been knocking around (violently) in the back of my mind for a few years now, but one I’ve kept firmly confined to the realm of wishful thinking and
[open this on your laptop + web browser for the best experience] A few of my favorite pieces from the Musée d'Orsay. The Famous opening to The Pillow Book - a beautiful homage to the seasons. And now for a touch of melancholy, some Ono no Komachi. An expression
[From the Archive: Early October Edition 2023] Hello my lovelies, It’s been a long time. I meant to write more to you, I swear - except I just haven’t been able to bring myself to finish anything. I blame the sunny, languid temptations of summer. But alas -
