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- [Statue of Liberty](http://www.heartfish.com/2021/09/30/statue-of-liberty/) - From Governor's Island. Always stunning. 女神様。
- [Today’s Bridge 9.3.21](http://www.heartfish.com/2021/09/29/todays-bridge-9-3-21/) - From East River ferry. フェリーから。
- [Bryant Park](http://www.heartfish.com/2021/09/29/bryant-park-3/) - It’s been a while since I came to the Bryant Park… Taken on September 11th, 2021.
- [Found Art: Please Touch The Art](http://www.heartfish.com/2015/06/09/found-art-please-touch-the-art/) - Right now, there's an art installation going on all over the Brooklyn Bridge Park by Public Art Fund – Please Touch the Art by Jeppe Hein. These unique bench arts are so bright they'll catch your eyes for sure! And as it says in the title, you can touch the art and play with it. Â
- [Vintage Letter R](http://www.heartfish.com/2021/09/28/vintage-letter-r/) - Found it in the restaurant in New Jersey. Cool to have such a big letter… want one at home! ニュージャージーのレストランで。こんな大きいアルファベット家に欲しい…
- [Away I Go...](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/07/16/away-i-go/) - It was soo crazy before I left, I couldn't even post a little announcement here... but I am in San Francisco now! Just flew in today, it's been beautiful, saying hello to the city and my lovely friends :) From here, on Tuesday morning, I will be going back to Japan until August 11th --
- [Trip Planning](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/05/02/trip-planning/) - I am going back to Japan in 2 weeks and I'm still looking for tickets... This is totally my bad, yes I'd been too busy, but also, I was thinking it'd be easy and cheaper to look for the last minute fare – I was so wrong! I found out that there is no direct
- [On the Road](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/03/24/on-the-road/) - Here are some pictures from the road from NYC to Boston. It was so beautiful throughout the weekend! There are so many white trees – never seen that in California. Sleepy Maia
- [Plimoth Plantation :: Wampanoag](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/03/24/plimoth-plantation-–wampanoag/) - I wanted to do something different in Boston this time and Randy took me to Plimoth Plantation on Saturday -- it was an opening day from a long winter break, too. The museum is a recreation of how the native Wampanoag people and the Colonial English community lived together in the 1600s after they came
- [Found Type: Disneyland](http://www.heartfish.com/2009/07/03/found-type-disneyland/) - Happy Friday, everyone! and it's the 4th of July weekend! For the happy holiday weekend, I'll bring something from happy place... the Disneyland. yay. I love it there and it's been more than 6-7 years since the last visit so I really wanted to spend a day there while we were in LA... :) This
- [Found Type: Montpelier VT](http://www.heartfish.com/2009/08/03/found-type-montpelier-vt/) - Hello! I just got back last night from my mini vacation to New England, starting a little slow this morning with lots to catch up... We were just in Montpelier, Vermont for our friends' beautiful wedding and got to walk around a little bit yesterday before we headed home. It was such a cute little
- [Year 2010](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/01/11/year-2010/) - Hello, hello!! It's me! How are you, everyone? It's year 2010! How has your new year been so far?! I hope you are off to a great start! Mine has been pretty awesome -- spending a quality time with my family and friends, traveling around and seeing lots of great places/things here in Japan, eating
- [Plimoth Plantation :: 1627 English Village](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/03/25/plimoth-plantation-–-1627-english-village/) - The second part of the museum was a recreation of the English Village in 1627 -- you can also meet the Pilgrims (costumed role players!) and we talked to a few, learned new things, and it was all cool experiences. They talked to each other in role-play, too. You can walk into any houses and
- [Plymoth Rock](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/03/27/plymoth-rock/) - One more post from the Boston trip... We also went to see the Plymoth Rock – where Pilgrims first arrived with the Mayflower. The area was so pretty and we had a late lunch there and it was all very nice. The rock (click to see larger image) William Bradford statue: There is a replica
- [I am back!](http://www.heartfish.com/2009/06/29/i-am-back/) - Hello! I am back from vacation now, a lot to catch up, feeling a little tired and overwhelmed with what I have to catch up with, but we had such a nice time with friends, different cities, weddings were great, got lots of happy energies.... it was a great trip :) I took a lot
- [Kyoto](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/06/11/kyoto/) - As I mentioned then, I stopped by Kyoto real quick before I met up with my friends in Kobe. I absolutely love Kyoto, it is one of my favorite cities to visit! I've been there many times, but it always surprises me and amazes me how "old" and "new" are living together in here –
- [Off to Japan...](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/05/18/off-to-japan/) - I am off to my annual Japan trip. Last year when we were there on February, we did a traditional wedding ceremony and that was such an experience. Randy couldn't come this time -- I am so bumped and I will miss him so badly. I will miss Maia, too... and Mallow and Milo the
- [From the Airplane...](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/05/19/from-the-airplane/) - I think this is the longest flight I've ever taken. From NYC to Tokyo, it takes 14 hours and I can't sleep when I'm on the airplane by myself even though I was up all night getting ready. Thankfully, Continental had a nice selection of entertainment right in front of my seat, it was like
- [IKSPIARI](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/05/23/ikspiari/) - This was my first stop to meet up with my friends – IKSPIARI the shopping area in Tokyo Disney Resort. I love shopping in Japan, it's always so much fun!! Here are some pictures of the things I saw. (Each is from different stores.) Banana cases!
- [Himeji Kokoen Garden](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/06/06/himeji-kokoen-garden/) - Right next to the Himeji Castle, there's this great Japanese garden called "Kokoen" and it was my first time being there – so picturesque! You can take beautiful pictures anywhere in the garden. Very relaxed and refined, my friend and I were happy just being there and watching all the natural beauties. Here are some
- [Mikoshi](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/06/07/mikoshi/) - I saw this Mikoshi at Himeji station. Mikoshi is a portable Shinto shrine. People carry this around (drunk) when it is Matsuri/festival time in Japan. It's so gorgeous I had to post it!
- [Udon](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/06/07/udon/) - Each prefecture in Japan has its own specialty products and/or signature agricultural products and my hometown, Kagawa prefecture is very famous for udon called Sanuki Udon. It is so so good that I always try eating it as many times as I can and bringing udon back as much as possible so I can still
- [Coming Back to US](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/06/08/coming-back-to-us/) - After spending 3 weeks here in Japan with my family and friends, the time has come, I'm coming back to the States. I'll be doing Monday the June 9th twice. (It's always so weird with the time difference – I leave Japan on Monday afternoon and I'll arrive NY on Monday afternoon!) It went by
- [Hiroshima](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/06/10/hiroshima/) - I am back in NYC now, and oh my god, it's HOT! It says it'd be 99 degrees! June in Japan is a rainy season and SF was always cold in June and so this is like the hottest June I've ever spent.. and we have no air conditioner yet! aww I've been sweating like
- [Found Type: Huntington Beach](http://www.heartfish.com/2009/07/01/found-type-huntington-beach/) - After we got off of the cruise ship, we went to Huntington Beach to hang out, have lunch, walk around... our friends' flights weren't until later of the day so we hopped on a car from Long Beach to here. I loved the drive along the sea, palm trees, sunshine... aww California goodness... I miss
- [Found Type/Art: Long Beach Airport to Mexico](http://www.heartfish.com/2009/06/30/found-type-long-beach-to-mexico/) - I found lots of types, arts and designs on my trip and I would love to share them all here for your inspiration and for my inspiration... I know I can use some of the elements for my design someday... I think it's also a fun way to show where I have been for the
- [Meredith, NH](http://www.heartfish.com/2009/10/20/meredith-nh/) - So I was in Meredith, New Hampshire over the weekend for my friend Liz's girls celebration before she gets married in D.C.... (it's this Saturday!) It was such a fun trip, I saw lots of beautiful fall scenery everywhere we went, here are some pictures from the trip... enjoy! Found type -- Cruise ticket office
- [Himeji Castle](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/06/05/himeji-castle/) - I got to visit Himeji city by using my Japan rail pass and see my old friend there. Himeji city has this beautiful castle built in the early 17th century and it is registered as the World Cultural Heritage. It is simply amazing. From my hometown Takamatsu, I first got on Marin Liner which goes
- [Shopping at Aeon](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/06/04/shopping-at-aeon/) - There is this big shopping mall everywhere in Japan called "Aeon" and here are some pictures from the mall: cute stationaries: buttons, tapes, crafty stuff: mini baskets: wall clocks, cute cushion: Matryoshka doll tea set! cool textiles:
- [Off to Okinawa etc.](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/05/26/off-to-okinawa-etc/) - After taking more than 300 pictures in a week of being here, I am off to another trip to Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe and Okinawa! I decided not to bring my laptop since it'll add more weights on my already-heavy-luggage and so I'll be gone for a week on this blog again... but will be back
- [Shinkansen (Bullet Train)](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/05/26/shinkansen-bullet-train/) - I bought a Japan Rail Pass this time and so I can ride any JR trains/buses including Shinkansen for 7 days – I highly recommend buying this pass if you are thinking of traveling to Japan, you can pretty much go anywhere with this pass. After seeing too many things and lots of friends in
- [Tokyo Midtown](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/05/25/tokyo-midtown/) - I got to stay in Roppongi/Akasaka area with my millage on my 2nd day in Tokyo and so I went to cruise around the area. I have been to Roppongi Hills before and I heard that there is a new area called "Tokyo Midtown" so I chose to go explore the new thing. It was
- [Akihabara](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/05/25/akihabara/) - I made a short trip to Akihabara – the Electric Town. Around the station: A map of Akihabara – packed with stores! From the street: Yodobashi Camera – HUGE electric department store. There are so many small stores that sell small parts: One of many arcades: Lots of Anime stores and figure stores there, too:
- [The Beach House](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/08/05/the-beach-house/) - As I mentioned, Randy's families own 2 beach houses there for... Randy doesn't even know how long, but for a long long time and so there are so many cute vintage beach-esque stuff and they are just so adorable and they definitely make the house more special. These signs are so great! I love the
- [Cape Cod](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/08/05/cape-cod/) - Randy's family have beach houses down in Pocasset, Cape Cod and so we went there for 2 nights -- oh it was so nice and relaxing. Bourne Bridge: Beautiful hydrangea: Nice family (late) lunch... Lobster! I always try one when I come to Boston: A cute beach right by the house: Beach finds: Ducks came:
- [Boston Trip](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/08/05/boston-trip/) - So we ended up coming back last night -- it was so fun that we extended our stay! Maia swam for the first time at our parents' pool (well, we made her swim - she can do it no problem! She was whining a little, though.): (She turned 9 months over the weekend, too.) Randy
- [In Boston](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/07/31/in-boston/) - I am in Boston right now! I'll be back on Monday and report my trip then! Charles River and around the area (I'm in Cambridge):
- [Okinawa 2](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/06/29/okinawa-2/) - In Okinawa, we rented a private house called "Gushichin" – we drove north for 1.5 to 2 hours from Naha city. You can see a beach from the property: Okinawa roof top: A handmade Seasir (I think): The backyard – we wanted to BBQ, but the weather didn't let us... Papaya tree in the backyard
- [Ryukyu Glass](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/06/27/ryukyu-glass/) - You can find Ryukyu Glass everywhere in Okinawa – they are absolutely beautiful hand-blown glasses. There are a lot of places that offer hand-blown experience and you can make your own glass art, and this place we stopped by had one, too, but it was closed when we got there... so just shopped around the
- [Okinawa](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/06/25/okinawa/) - I kept mentioning about it, but I am finally ready to share my trip and here it goes – Okinawa was such a special place! Yes, it is in Japan, but it's not Japan. It's so different, they have their own culture, own local food and drink, and their own language. I have never been
- [Okinawa Ichiba](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/06/26/okinawa-ichiba/) - There is a meat and seafood market area (Ichiba) in the arcade from Kokusai Dori in Okinawa and it is just fun looking around everything. You can actually buy seafood and they'll make sashimi or they'll cook it and you can eat it right away in upstairs. We tried Ise Ebi and all sorts of
- [Food From the Trip](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/06/23/food-from-the-trip/) - You can eat a very good food anywhere in Japan – even convenient store food is so good there. They have lots of traditional food, too. Eating in Japan is like the best thing ever! Besides my mom's homemade food and Sanuki Udon, I ate lots of good food. I couldn't take pictures of every
- [Kyoto Things](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/06/12/kyoto-things/) - While I was walking around Shijyo-Dori, I got to stop by few stores – it's fun to shop around Kyoto as you can imagine. Beautiful Kanzashi: Japanese Fan: Chirimen (Japanese fabric) Arts: Cute bags: From this antique store:
- [Yasaka Shrine](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/06/13/yasaka-shrine/) - One more post from my Kyoto visit. When you walk all the way on Shijyo-Dori towards Gion, you would get to Yasaka Shrine. It was built originally in 656 (!!!) and it is just breathtaking. From Shijyo-Dori: "Yasaka Jinja" The red is so rich and beautiful: The right side of the gate: Stunning gate: Komainu
- [Kobe Nankinmachi](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/06/19/kobe-nankinmachi/) - There are 2 Chinatowns in Japan; one in Yokohama, and one in Kobe – I went to one in Kobe, also known as Nankinmachi. I used to go there a lot when I was in high school and it'd been more than 12 years since last time I visited there and nothing was changed! I
- [I'm Back!](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/08/12/im-back/) - Hi hi! I am back and so is my website :) I had such an awesome time in San Francisco and Japan, thanks to all my family and friends, I am totally refreshed, energized and ready to do anything! (I might be a bit off with the jet lag for a little while, though...) I'll
- [Setouchi International Art Festival 2010](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/08/17/setouchi-international-art-festival-2010/) - Here is another awesome timely event that I was really lucky to be able to see some of -- Setouchi International Art Festival 2010. It's going on until October 31st this year, on the seven islands of the Seto Inland Sea + Takamatsu! (where I grew up!) I was really excited to see my hometown
- [Working Remotely From Hancock, MA](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/11/29/working-remotely-from-hancock-ma/) - Hi there! I hope you had a wonderful thanksgiving holiday :) If you are outside of US, I hope you had a nice relaxing weekend... We had a great thanksgiving with our family and we are now at this vacation house in Hancock, Massachusetts, working remotely this week. (Yes, we brought the whole office with
- [Happy Friday + Goodbye MA](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/12/03/happy-friday-goodbye-ma/) - We are coming home to Brooklyn today! Hancock vacation / working week was cool, we worked during the day and night, we took jacuzzi bath every day (I so wish we had this at home...), I swam one day, hanging out by the fireplace everyday... but I think we are ready to go home. I
- [Happy New Year 2011!](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/01/03/happy-new-year-2011/) - Happy New Year 2011!!! I hope it's been a great start for you :) We had a wonderful NYE, New Year's Day with our friends and LOTS of love and laughter, we couldn't start our year in any better way. Some photos to share... The New Year's Eve dinner -- the last meal of the
- [Back From the Cape...](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/08/22/back-from-the-cape/) - Back from the Cape! It was such a fun trip, I'll be sharing some stuff from the trip this week :) The picture is a little souvenir I brought back. I've been collecting snow globes from all the cities I visited. Off to catch up so many things... see you tomorrow! xo Hijiri
- [Found Art: Provincetown](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/08/23/found-art-provincetown/) - We visited Provincetown while we were in Cape (fun place!) and found this art on a street trash can. Made me smile and yes, we had some yummy lobster rolls :)
- [Wellfleet Drive-In Theatre and Flea Market](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/08/24/wellfleet-drive-in-theatre-and-flea-market/) - On our way to the Provincetown, we found this drive-in theatre! Have you been to one? I didn't grow up in the States so I never even seen one before and this Wellfleet Drive-in Theatre is here since 1957, Randy remembers seeing some flicks here when he was young. They also had a flea market
- [Happy Friday!](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/08/26/happy-friday-3/) - Happy Friday, everyone! This week, we felt an earthquake (that was scary!) and now, hurricane Irene is coming this weekend... All of a sudden, NY is getting hit by a natural disaster... I hope it'll be all okay... I just wanted to end the week with some fun photos from my trip to the Cape
- [Happy Weekend!](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/09/21/happy-weekend-16/) - Wishing you all a happy weekend! Pictures are from our trip to Portland, ME last weekend -- It was lovely :) Hoping to share more about it soon... Our blog has been having all sorts of problems, I couldn't update much this week... We are working on it and will be back with slightly new
- [Hello from Dominican Republic!](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/04/01/hello-from-dominican-republic/) - Yes, you've read it right! We've been in Dominican Republic since last Friday enjoying some family vacation ;) There's no Internet (I have it for a short amount of time right now) but just wanted to say hello to the world with a pretty picture. Will be back later this week and post some more
- [Hearts in San Francisco](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/10/28/hearts-in-san-francisco/) - After watching last night's World Series game 1, my heart is in San Francisco <3 Love watching the AT&T park and San Francisco city views on TV, makes me miss it there. These photos are one of the “Hearts in San Francisco” installation in Union Square I saw this July. Looking forward to the game
- [Creators For Japan Next Weekend](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/04/22/creators-for-japan-next-weekend/) - If you are in San Francisco Bay Area, please save the date for Creators For Japan fund-raising event next weekend, Saturday April 30th & Sunday May 1st at New People. There would be lots of handmade arts and crafts as well as baked goods and 100% of proceeds will be donated to Artists Help Japan
- [Think of Japan While Knitting Trunk Show](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/10/05/think-of-japan-while-knitting-trunk-show/) - If you are in San Francisco Bay Area this weekend, please stop by New People this weekend for the Think of Japan While Knitting trunk show! They have been knitting and crocheting lots of pretty blankets, pillows and shawls, all of the proceeds will be donated to Ashinaga Ikueikai in Japan. I wish I were
- [City Posters](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/12/15/city-posters/) - I'm always drawn to prints/posters that are city related... I have a few city map collections, I've been thinking of adding a few more to the family... and these are calling my name. New York Print by Blanca Gómez: San Francisco Poster by Fleet Street Scandal:
- [Blue Bottle Coffee](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/10/29/blue-bottle-coffee/) - Another great win for the Giants last night, I'm sure the whole city is going crazy! I so wish I were there to witness everything and feel the energy... but before I do anything, I would stop by the Blue Bottle Coffee first. That's exactly what we did when we landed in San Francisco this
- [Levi's Workshops](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/08/16/levis-workshops/) - I didn't know where to start since I was all over the world for the last 3-4 weeks or so... but I'll start with the timely things so you can still check it out! I visited Levi's Workshops while I was in San Francisco -- a community print shop! During July and August, they will
- [The Literary City](http://www.heartfish.com/2009/09/25/the-literary-city/) - I have been missing San Francisco a lot lately (it's been almost a year since my last visit... that is too long :( ) and when I saw this poster (?) over at we love typography, I knew that it was San Francisco even from a tiny thumbnail image and as soon as I clicked
- [Ford + Forlano: Forth + Back](http://www.heartfish.com/2009/04/30/ford-forlano-forth-back/) - Velvet da Vinci in San Francisco is having an exhibition of jewelry, prints and paintings called "Ford + Forlano: Forth + Back" starting May 1st (oh my god, it's tomorrow! May already?!) to May 31st. When I saw one of the images from their prints, I was so amazed and wanted to look more. I
- [Hand-Lettering in SF](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/10/17/hand-lettering-in-sf/) - I watch for hand-lettering things wherever I go or whatever I see, and sure, I found some in San Francisco while I was walking around town. This chalk board menu I saw at a cafe is with not only great hand-lettering, but also great illustrations: A sign by bike parking lot at Berkeley station –
- [Blue Bottle Fix](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/03/06/blue-bottle-fix/) - We ordered 2 more bags of Blue Bottle coffee online the other day and they came today! I didn't realize until I moved to NY that I had been spoiled in SF not just by mild weather, but by good coffee. It is so hard to find a place with good coffee here. Especially, if
- [Off to San Francisco](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/10/10/off-to-san-francisco/) - I am going back to San Francisco this weekend (leaving in 4-5 hours or so!) -- oh my god, I am so excited! We're going to see lots of friends, going to see Haruki Murakami speak, I'm stopping by my old agency and see everyone there, going to many places I love, eat lots of
- [Art in San Francisco](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/10/16/art-in-san-francisco/) - It was short, but fun trip to San Francisco, the weather was beautiful, nothing has changed since we moved away, I knew exactly where I was, where to go, how to get places... it was weird that we don't live there any more and made me realize how unique, special and beautiful the city is!
- [Tommy's Joynt SF](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/10/17/tommys-joynt-sf/) - I've always loved Tommy's Joynt wall graphics as well as their food. I was staying at a hotel that was a few blocks away from here so I walked by few times and took some pictures and we went in for late night dinner one night, too. It is always the same atmosphere, same big
- [My Embarcadero Shot](http://www.heartfish.com/2009/03/09/my-embarcadero-shot/) - When I was back in San Francisco last October, I went around the city and took as many pictures as I could – and this shot of Embarcadero center made it to Schmap San Francisco Guide!! Do you see that it says "Photo: Hijiri K. Shepherd"? I feel like I'm a little photographer now! Schmap
- [Today's Bridge -From SF-](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/09/15/todays-bridge-from-sf/) - Today's Bridge is from San Francisco! These were taken in July 19th when we visited there -- The Bay Bridge. I used to pass by this bridge everyday to go to my office... We stayed at Hyatt Regency for couple nights, the view from the room was amazing! View from the Pier... Thinking of you,
- [Sweet Packages](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/01/27/sweet-packages/) - My husband was on his business trip to San Francisco last week and he brought me home some treats from Miette (my favorite!) -- these packages are great I had to share! Love the hand-lettering chocolate package above and this Italian candy package below is just so sweet, isn't it? and of course, their Miette
- [In San Francisco](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/11/15/in-san-francisco/) - Mili and I have been in San Francisco since Tuesday -- so nice to be back! Oh how much I've missed it here. We've been busy seeing friends and hanging around the city, but just wanted to pop in and say hello. The picture is the Civic Center. I took it from my friend's car
- [The Warmest Day](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/03/03/the-warmest-day/) - Today was the warmest day ever since I moved to NYC. It was so sunny and nice and it was in 63 degrees! I even saw a guy wearing shorts!! I had to double look and see if he was really wearing shorts. I used to see people with shorts every day in San Francisco
- [Old Theater](http://www.heartfish.com/2021/09/28/old-theater/) - Found in Ridgewood NJ. Always love an old theater. ãƒ‹ãƒ¥ãƒ¼ã‚¸ãƒ£ãƒ¼ã‚¸ãƒ¼ã®å°ã•ãªè¡—ã®å¤ã„æ˜ ç”»é¤¨ã€‚è‰¯ãã€‚
- [Today's Bridge 2.23.12](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/02/23/todays-bridge-2-23-12/) - It's gorgeous out today, 55 degrees and sunny! What a perfect day for me to become one year older :) Ever since we moved to NY for the last 4 years, my birthday's been freeeeezing and bad weather I didn't even want to go outside so this is really awesome for me! Yay! I'm going
- [Found Art: Skateboard](http://www.heartfish.com/2015/05/26/found-art-skateboard/) - Another found art in SoHo. The little skateboard graphic totally made me look! I love it :)
- [Wednesday Morning](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/04/16/wednesday-morning/) - It's been so nice and I still can't believe how nice it is here in spring time. All the trees on the street are in bloom, flowers are every where and my morning has been the nicest thing ever! (My current freelance office is very flexible, if I can come in by 10am-12pm, it's all
- [Park Slope Community Garden](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/04/20/park-slope-community-garden/) - There is this cutest community garden in Park Slope I walk by sometimes. It is open to everybody and people are relaxing, working on the garden, saying hi to each other – so cute! You see nice little things like this around here and it always makes me smile.
- [Maia and Billie](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/04/21/maia-and-billie/) - Maia met her new friend, Billie the Pug this weekend. Billie's mom, Mia and I have been working together and she's been telling me about the Prospect Park – we took a walk in the other side of the park before, but it is a huge park and we entered from 3 blocks away from
- [Happy Cinco de Mayo!](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/05/05/happy-cinco-de-mayo/) - Today is May 5th - Cinco de Mayo! We're going to Mexican restaurant down the street for a dinner and drinks soon... Speaking of 5.... on the 5th Avenue in north Park Slope (Park slope is huge), we found this cute BBQ/Meat place yesterday -- food was so good, too! It's called Lookout Hill Smokehouse.
- [Annie's Garden & Green Space](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/05/06/annies-garden-green-space/) - I wrote about the community garden in Park Slope before and I found 2 more! They are so cute, too! One of these days, I should make a garden day and relax over there. Annie's Garden on Union Street and 5th Avenue: Green Space on President Street and 5th Avenue:
- [Owl Address Sign](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/05/07/owl-address-sign/) - It caught my eye when I was walking around my neighborhood. The two owls are so cool.
- [Rare Device](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/05/08/rare-device/) - Rare Device in Park Slope Brooklyn is closing soon... and they are having a big sale because of it. When I just moved to Brooklyn, the owner just moved to San Francisco and opened a shop there, too, but there will be no more neighborhood Rare Device. I walk by there everyday so it's sad
- [Beer Table](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/07/16/beer-table/) - It is hot everyday here, I hadn't had a real summer in 12 years so this is great! (except when it's oh so humid... gross) Looks like it's going to be nice for at least a week according to my widgets weather. Anyway, out of all the things you can think of when it's hot,
- [Dixon's Bike Shop](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/07/22/dixons-bike-shop/) - I love this art! Caught my eye when I was walking on Union Street, Park Slope.
- [Prospect Park](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/08/25/prospect-park-2/) - Saturday was our big park day! I love the fact that Prospect Park is a few blocks away from our apartment and we've heard that before 9am and after 9pm, you can have your dogs off-leash in certain areas and so many dogs come and play on the weekends – that was Maia's debut! I
- [Farewell, Summer!](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/09/11/farewell-summer/) - This week has been a lot cooler than it had been and just wanted to write about my first summer in NYC. Yes, it was hot and humid, some days were just out of control and too gross, but other than that, I loved it and I enjoyed it! One of my favorite things about
- [Fall Colors](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/11/06/fall-colors/) - I have been surrounded by such a beautiful fall scenery around here in NY, all the leaves are turning yellow, red, orange... but everyday, the leaves are getting less and less (noo!) and so before it all goes away, I wanted to post some pretty fall pictures for my/your inspirations. The colors are just amazing,
- [Found Type: Park Slope](http://www.heartfish.com/2009/06/18/found-type-park-slope/) - Yesterday, I was running around like a crazy woman trying to run all the errands, finish as many things as possible before I leave for 2 weddings/vacation on Friday... (yes, I'll be on vacation! I sooo need it, I can't wait!) and found cool type... I had to take photos... found some more... had to
- [To MJ From Brooklyn](http://www.heartfish.com/2009/08/30/to-mj-from-brooklyn/) - Stopped by Michael Jackson Tribute event at Prospect Park yesterday. It was filled with love and energy!!! R.I.P MJ. ((I was so far away from the stage and this video might not show well, but they were all going crazy up there...)) *The event was hosted by Spike Lee with DJ Spinna.
- [Street Trash Can](http://www.heartfish.com/2009/10/14/street-trash-can/) - On 8th Avenue, Park Slope Brooklyn, there is this cool designed trash can and bench/table -- every time I walk by there, it catches my eye and makes me look... Isn't it cool? It's like inside of a museum, but really, it's just on a street :) I had to post about it...! Happy Wednesday
- [Halloween 2009](http://www.heartfish.com/2009/11/02/halloween-2009/) - Unlike last year, I got to enjoy a whole day and night of Halloween this year! As you've seen Maia's witch costume, it was fun to walk around with her -- she was the most popular dog on the street! Went to 7th Avenue Halloween Parade in Park Slope for a start. It was the
- [Happy December!](http://www.heartfish.com/2009/12/01/happy-december/) - Wow, can you believe 2009 is almost over? Just wanted to wish you a Happy December! My neighborhood treeline street looks already winter-like since all the leaves are gone... Off to letterpress studio, see you all tomorrow! :)
- [Let it Snow](http://www.heartfish.com/2009/12/21/let-it-snow-2/) - Good morning! Hope you all had a great weekend... can you believe Christmas is this Friday?! (I can't!!) I hope you are almost ready for the holidays... :) Over the weekend, it SNOWED here. so. much. I have to admit, it was beautiful. (now, not so much...) I was out all day holiday shopping on
- [Brooklyn Lyceum Holiday Craft Market](http://www.heartfish.com/2009/12/23/brooklyn-lyceum-holiday-craft-market/) - I went to Brooklyn Lyceum Holiday Craft Market last Sunday to support local handmade artists. (I went there last year, too.) It feels so great to be a supporter -- I understand how much time, effort and love goes into one product so much and I'd love to support them as much as I can!
- [It's a White World](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/02/11/its-a-white-world/) - All day yesterday, all day last night, it snowed here in NYC... so much! and it was beautiful. I kept looking out the window all day and being amazed by the white/silver world out there... So I went out and took some photos. In a blizzard. yes. I couldn't help it :) The heart-shaped gate:
- [First Day of Spring](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/03/23/first-day-of-spring/) - Beginning of this week is not so springy with rain and grey sky, but the past few days have been so gorgeous that we went to Prospect park everyday on the weekend just to enjoy the sun and the spring -- everyone was thinking exactly the same, the park was packed and everyone was having
- [Cozy Trees](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/04/01/cozy-tree/) - There is a tree in my neighborhood that looks really cozy... because it is wearing a pretty red sweater :) It makes me smile every time I pass by. Sharing these photos so it makes you smile, too :) It's been another busy week... I hope you are hanging in there, too... :) UPDATES: I
- [Another Holiday Market Tomorrow Dec. 19th](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/12/18/another-holiday-market-tomorrow-dec-19th/) - Kings County General Store people kindly invited me back and so I am doing another holiday show tomorrow, Sunday the December 19th at Southpaw in Park Slope. It's sponsored by BUST magazine and it's going on from noon to 7pm (The hours got extended) and the first 50 people would get a tote bag filled
- [6 Days Until Christmas](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/12/19/6-days-until-christmas/) - I was out all day doing the holiday show at Kings County General Store -- thank you SO much for everyone who came through, stopped by my booth, and for all your sweet words, wonderful support, smile, laughter, everything. I had another great time, thank you so much! Picture is my great friends, Mio &
- [Brooklyn Flea](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/01/11/brooklyn-flea-4/) - Last Saturday (wow, it's already a week ago?! 2013 is already going too fast.) I went to the Brooklyn Flea. It's winter time so it's been held at the Skylight One Hanson, I like this building so it was a treat to just be there :) The main reason why I went there was to
- [United Airlines Commercial](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/08/12/united-airlines-commercial/) - I have been seeing these awesome commercials for United Airline and I just had to post them here. Especially, when you watch it in HD Television, the animation looks so amazing and I love how each style is different – very artistic! Sea Orchestra: Two Worlds: Moondust:
- [Super Bowl XLlll](http://www.heartfish.com/2009/02/02/super-bowl-xllll/) - Yesterday was my annual foot ball day! Super Bowl! It was a good game. I saw some good commercials, too. (and this is the main reason why I watch super bowl) E*Trade: this talking baby campaign since last year is still pretty funny! This time with another baby - ohhhh, I laughed out loud! CareerBuilder.com:
- [ESPN Monday Night Football Outdoor Ad](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/08/28/espn-monday-night-football-outdoor-ad/) - I saw this ad when I was walking around in SOHO – it is made with the football-field-like material and spray painted on top. They have the "Is it Monday yet?" campaign for a while now and it's always fun to look at. I like this one!
- [Spike TV Star Wars Campaign](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/04/03/spike-tv-star-wars-campaign/) - I have started seeing these Star Wars ads everywhere here in NYC, I always see at least 6 ads a day and it always makes me excited. (I am a big fan in case you didn't know...) They say there would be more ? when they have R2D2 poster up, I am so going to
- [Huge Blackboard](http://www.heartfish.com/2009/06/03/huge-blackboard/) - There is this huge open space for outdoor advertising in one of the buildings in SoHo and what was up last weekend was this huge blackboard and (looks very) random lines... it caught my eye, made me wonder what this is...? If this changes everyday or next week and becomes something towards some ohhhh or
- [Found Art: I r o NY](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/06/12/found-art-i-r-o-ny/) - I found this a while ago and it's still on the same wall on Water Street, but I think it reads "I r o NY" -- the letter "r" and "o" create heart shape. If anybody knows what this is, please let me know! Happy found Tuesday :) It's raining here...
- [Etsy Craft Fair](http://www.heartfish.com/2017/01/11/etsy-craft-fair/) - Â Â Â Â Â Â Wow. I just found this post as a draft from June 2015!! I guess I never published this... Mili is so small and her hair is so short... We went to Etsy's craft fair at the Archway in DUMBO then. She made a necklace :)
- [Sandy Photography Exhibition](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/03/01/sandy-photography-exhibition/) - Stopped by the Powerhouse Arena the other day and saw the EXHIBITION: SANDY: Devastation, Document, Drive -- a vast visual document of Superstorm Sandy created by photographers of all backgrounds–from career photojournalists to judiciously situated cell phone owners and ardent Instagrammers. (it's ending today! I'm glad I caught it before it ends.) And all these
- [Bright...](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/02/20/bright/) - I was really shocked to see that the Water street mural was painted over in black with just the word "bright" the other day... I passed by this wall almost everyday for the past 3 years, saw many many photo/video shoots and it was one of my favorite spots in DUMBO... Dumbo NYC blog has
- [Found Type: LOVE](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/03/06/found-type-love/) - I was over at the Pomme store (love that store!) and look what I've found -- LOVE made out of flowers and butterflies! Made me happy instantly. Can't wait for the Spring to come...
- [Found Type: Modern Boy Office](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/03/21/found-type-modern-boy-office/) - I was pretty excited to find this sign -- this whole building in front of our building used to have many more signs like this, but when they are converting it into a luxury condo apartment, they erased most of them! For some reason, they left this one... I hope they would never erase such
- [Found Art: Heartwalk Installation](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/03/26/found-art-heartwalk-installation/) - I LOVE when I find a new art in DUMBO. Welcome, Heartwalk, a massive, 30-foot art installation made from Sandy-salvaged wood in the Pearl Street Triangle! SO awesome to have you!! I took these during the day so you can't really see, but it glows in red :) More about it here and here!
- [Found Art: Missing Heart](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/04/30/found-art-missing-heart/) - Missing Heart
- [Found Art: Water Street](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/05/08/found-art-water-street/) - Found this on Water Street next to the Tobacco warehouse. There are so many graffiti art on that wall, I love walking by there. This one was added recently, caught my eye.
- [Spider-Man in DUMBO](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/05/23/spider-man-in-dumbo/) - A couple of weeks ago, I was walking around my neighborhood and saw these posters above and thought it was so cool for a NYC Ballet. Snapped a picture without realizing that this was a prop for the new Spider-Man movie until few days after... The whole neighborhood was covered with the Spider-Man world! There
- [Found Art: New Mural in Archway](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/06/20/found-art-new-mural-in-archway/) - It's always exciting to find a new mural in my neighborhood, especially, when you see the artist(s) working on it! I saw these guys working on the new mural in the Archway for few days and it is completed. Such a tedious work! It looks awesome, though! (I can't believe I couldn't post anything since
- [Found Type: Show the World Your Spirit!](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/07/08/found-type-show-the-world-your-spirit/) - I found this a while ago... May to be exact... "Show the World Your Spirit!" -- Right outside of our apartment. Caught my eye. What an uplifting thing to see! Gave me smile and energy :) *Can't believe I only posted 2 things in June... and it's July already. What?! Things are busier than ever
- [Found Art: Stained Glass Water Tower](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/08/09/found-art-stained-glass-water-tower/) - I found this stained glass water tower in the Brooklyn Bridge park back in May (!), finally getting around to posting about it... I thought it would be here for a while, but when I came back next day, it was gone! I'm glad I snapped a few photos then... isn't it so pretty?! I
- [Found Type in Dumbo](http://www.heartfish.com/2014/01/08/found-type-in-dumbo/) - Hello Brooklyn :) Found in Dumbo, Brooklyn about two weeks ago. Made me look and smile!
- [Found Type at the Brooklyn Roasting Company](http://www.heartfish.com/2014/01/09/found-type-at-the-brooklyn-roasting-company/) - Came to Brooklyn Roasting Company for an afternoon latte and found these cool types on the floor. Caught my eye and made me want the floor. Mili's drinking soy milk and working on her sticker book... :)
- [Today's Bridge 1.11.14](http://www.heartfish.com/2014/01/13/todays-bridge-1-11-14/) - It's been a while since I posted my Today's Bridge photos... (I was still taking photos of the Bridges, but never had a chance to post them.. what a shame!) This is from Saturday, January 11th -- it was such a foggy day, reminded me of San Francisco. No filters for this shot. January 11th
- [Found Art in Dumbo](http://www.heartfish.com/2014/02/10/found-art-in-dumbo-2/) - This brick building in DUMBO has lots of graffiti arts all the time, it's as Brooklyn as it gets and I love it. There were lots of blue hearts added recently so I took some photos... Art is not a crime.
- [New Art Installation](http://www.heartfish.com/2014/07/02/new-art-installation/) - There are few new art installations in my neighborhood, DUMBO Brooklyn... These are one of them. It looks like a person on a bicycle, some are abstract, though. I thought I saw these the other side of under the Manhattan Bridge, too. Still loving my neighborhood filled with art and energy all the time even
- ["Las Bicicleatas" Installation](http://www.heartfish.com/2014/07/08/las-bicicleatas/) - I wrote about the new installation in my neighborhood the other day, and I passed by the other sets of installation over the weekend so posting some pictures here. I also found out that this is an exhibition called "Las Bicicleatas," comes from artist Gilberto Aceves Navarro, an avid bicyclist who hopes to provoke discussion
- [Found Art: Yellow Elephant](http://www.heartfish.com/2015/01/21/found-art-yellow-elephant/) - Found a spray painted yellow elephant on a famous graffiti brick wall on Water Street in DUMBO. Pretty neat! Immediately snapped the picture.
- [Today's Bridge 1.1.17](http://www.heartfish.com/2017/01/05/todays-bridge-1-1-17/) - Walking around the Brooklyn Bridge park was our New Years tradition for the last few years so even though we moved to Bed-Stuy now, we decided to go walk around the park -- so glad we did! DUMBO signs. I've seen this online, but it was my first time seeing it on my own eyes.
- [Mooninites!](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/04/15/mooninites/) - Kidrobot is doing [adult swim] mini series (coming this Thursday the 14th) and there is the Mooninites version, too! They are my favorite characters from Aqua Teen Hunger Force, they are so funny! I wonder what the real toy looks like since they are so 2D and this picture looks like 2D... Their guerrilla marketing
- [First Snow](http://www.heartfish.com/2015/01/07/first-snow/) - It snowed yesterday. First one in 2015. Not much, but definitely made everything white. And it's been below freezing... Here we go, the real winter begins...
- [Happy New Year 2015](http://www.heartfish.com/2015/01/05/happy-new-year-2015/) - Happy New Year 2015! May this year be bright and creative. May the new year bring you joy and happiness. Picture 1 is from our family New Year walk around our neighborhood. #2: Our mini-osechi this year. #3: Mili in kimono. In Japanese tradition, people wear kimonos in New Year to celebrate. This picture is
- [Christmas trees...](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/11/29/christmas-trees/) - It started to look like Christmas everywhere around here! Mili helped pulling out our Christmas tree this year and she goes nuts when the lights are on! (So we have to keep it off after a while... Haha) Still working on decorating our tree, but we saw the trees on the street for sale, too...
- [Snowing!!!!!!!!!](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/11/07/snowing/)
- [Yay! @powerhousearena is back!](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/11/03/yay-powerhousearena-is-back/)
- [The horses are fine!!!](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/11/03/the-horses-are-fine/)
- [Printing Sunday...](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/11/04/printing-sunday/)
- [The park is open!!!](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/11/03/the-park-is-open/) - November 3rd, 2012
- [Today's Bridge 11.11.12](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/11/11/todays-bridge-11-11-12/) - Tried the panorama option on my iPhone for the first time after upgrading the software. I like it! This is the Brooklyn Bridge park I always go to in panorama!
- [Today's Bridge 11.20.12](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/11/21/todays-bridge-11-20-12/) - We got back late Monday night and first thing we did on Tuesday morning? Saying hi to the Bridge! :) We had such a wonderful time in San Francisco, but it is good to be back. We leave today for Massachusetts for the Thanksgiving holidays, wishing you a wonderful holiday week! xo Hijiri p.s I
- [Lace heart print on Tae's wall](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/11/27/lace-heart-print-on-taes-wall/) - Our lace heart print on my friend Tae & James' wall -- Made me smile! and it was so nice seeing my old friends in San Francisco. xo Hijiri
- [Today's Bridge 12.3.12](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/12/03/todays-bridge-12-3-12/) - Unlike yesterday's fog, it was a beautiful and clear day today (60 degrees in December!). I had to take another photo of the bridge and the city. Same shot to compare with yesterday's.
- [Wednesday](http://www.heartfish.com/2017/01/25/wednesday/) - https://instagram.com/p/BPaCjHgDSx8/ Caught my eye... Wednesday here we come.
- [Inking... Hunter green.](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/11/09/inking-hunter-green/)
- [I Blank Card by Zoe](http://www.heartfish.com/2009/02/03/i-blank-card-by-zoe/) - I thought that'd be fun to see what people draw on my "I Blank Card" so I asked to send the pictures in when people were buying this card and Zoe just sent me her card – awesome!! Zoe says: Kind of a private joke between me and my other half... its the bear from
- [Art & Copy](http://www.heartfish.com/2009/08/28/art-copy/) - Last night, I went to see this film about advertising called "Art & Copy" -- as I was majoring advertising design in my art school and worked at an advertising agency for 6-7 years, this was pretty exciting to me and it was a true celebration of the creativity behind the big ad campaigns. and
- [Helio Wall](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/04/02/helio-wall/) - I actually didn't realize this wall was by Helio even though it was tagged so... I thought it was so cool and I really like the boldness and its flow and I was thinking how cool that would be to do a photo shoot here. I walked by there again today and finally realized that
- [1935 Graphic Design](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/03/14/1935-graphic-design/) - Randy sent me a link to view 1930's to 1960's gallery of American graphic design in advertisement -- there are a lot! Today, I pulled out some from 1935 (I picked the year randomly -- I can't even imagine what it was like to be a designer in 30's) for my inspiration: I LOVE the
- [Heineken Commercial](http://www.heartfish.com/2009/03/26/heineken-commercial/) - I saw this commercial last night and I laughed out loud. Pretty funny! hahahahaha
- [For Humans Only](http://www.heartfish.com/2009/07/10/for-humans-only/) - When I was in LA, I saw this outdoor / guerrilla advertising for District 9 (the movie) everywhere. Bus stations, street benches, phone booth... I didn't know what it was at first, but it caught my eye, I had to take a closer look... it was like the whole LA was turned into a Sci-Fi
- [Working with Heat](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/02/01/working-with-heat/) - It's been a little more than a month since I left Heat... it was so sad to leave after being there for a long time and being away from people I loved working with, but I knew I'd be talking to them and working with them again so when Sunni (the account director) called and
- [Converse One Outdoor Ads](http://www.heartfish.com/2009/09/23/converse-one-outdoor-ads/) - eye catching outdoor ads from converse one. customize your chuck taylor!
- [I Heart...](http://www.heartfish.com/2009/11/13/i-heart/) - This week, I saw some more "I Heart" things... (via Bloesem) (via swiss miss -- available here.) And did you know this is all coming from an advertising campaign for New York City?! (I tried to look for the original commercial on YouTube, but I couldn't find the right one...) I didn't know that until
- [Absolut Brooklyn](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/07/13/absolut-brooklyn/) - When I wait for subways lately, this billboard always makes me look: Limited edition Absolut Brooklyn -- A Spike Lee Collaboration. The bottle is in the middle of the brownstones, illustrated inside (that's the bottle design!) and on the stairs, it says: "Brooklyn-Goodlookin' Bucktown Breuckelen Brooklyn in da house" I need to buy a bottle
- [Asics Running New York Campaign](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/11/18/asics-running-new-york-campaign/) - I saw this Asics ad campaign (they have TV commercial and other visual executions on their website, too) in the city the other day and I had to take pictures -- love the typography treatments! It just looks beautifully done... I'm sure runners can relate to the words and energy showing in this ad...
- [Found Type: Text Ads in the Sky](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/08/15/found-type-text-ads-in-the-sky/) - This is from Monday afternoon, but I saw a text advertising up in the sky! I couldn't read everything because of the building, but said to "join us #....." -- I've never seen a type in the sky like this so I was pretty excited :)
- [Like a Girl](http://www.heartfish.com/2015/02/10/like-a-girl/) - On Sunday, February 1st was the Superbowl and this commercial almost made me tear up. Such an eye opening commercial! It was the most memorable commercial for sure. Makes me think, especially now I have a daughter. I want her to be confident as a girl for sure and live strongly as a girl.
- [The Move](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/06/10/the-move/) - The Move from SF Heat on Vimeo. I used to work at this advertising agency called Heat in San Francisco and they recently moved to a new office -- and look what they made! A movie! Makes me miss these guys so much. Congratulations, Heat, the new space looks fantastic! The old office by the
- [Subway Wrap](http://www.heartfish.com/2015/02/05/subway-wrap/) - The other morning, I was on a subway that was totally wrapped around with the NBA All-Star advertisement. I guess it'll be in NY this year! From the ceiling to the seats, walls to doors, it was covered by the graphics, you can't help but look around. The subway seats are usually orange, yellow, red
- [Super Bowl XLll](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/02/04/super-bowl-xlll/) - I watch football game once a year ? on Super Bowl Sunday. I always do since I've been in Advertising industry. It's a big commercial night, too! When I was a student, if I didn't watch Super Bowl, everyone would've been like "What are you, an ad student?!" and we had to talk about the
- [Orange Bike](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/02/06/orange-bike/) - I saw this neon orange bike parked on the street the other day on Broadway in SOHO area... It sure caught my eyes and I thought it was some kind of street art, but I found out that it was a guerrilla marketing thing from DKNY to raise awareness for non-gas-guzzling methods of transport. It's
- [American Museum of Natural History](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/02/22/american-museum-of-natural-history-2/) - So last Friday, we went to the American Museum of Natural History. It was our Valentine's day family date. We've been there few times before, but it was our first time taking our 1-year-old Mili there... it was extra fun! She especially liked the mammals area and the ocean life area, which I'd never been
- [Poetry in Motion](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/03/05/poetry-in-motion/) - I saw these "Poetry in Motion" posters the other day and made me look. I guess this program has been running since 1992, and brought more than 200 poems or excerpts before the eyes of millions of subway riders and rail commuters, offering each a moment of timelessness in the busy day. That's so awesome
- [Spring At Last... Kind of.](http://www.heartfish.com/2014/04/28/spring-at-last-kind-of/) - We are having such a slow Spring this year... it's almost May and still trees are bold and cherry blossoms are blooming finally here and there... and it's nice, but not that warm... yet. But makes me really happy to see the vibrant pink on the street! (These photos are from SoHo this morning) We
- [Found Art: Egg Hunting](http://www.heartfish.com/2014/04/07/found-art-egg-hunting/) - There is an (arty) egg hunting going on in NYC right now. I already found a few! Above eggs are all found in the Brooklyn Bridge park by the carousel, and this one below is found by the Madison square park. Aren't they all so fun?! I love when the whole city turns into an
- [Spring At Last!](http://www.heartfish.com/2015/04/21/spring-at-last/) - Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Spring finally came to NYC! The winter here is so long that I really appreciate the warm weather and it's so awesome to see the flowers blooming day by day. I just can't get enough!! Here are some photos I took for the last week or so... makes me so happy :)
- [Happy New Year 2017!](http://www.heartfish.com/2017/01/05/happy-new-year-2017/) - Happy New Year 2017! It's been a long time since I posted something here... but it's another year and I felt like I should post something today! Hope it keeps going :) I found art yesterday, it caught my eye. It's a jazz band painting on a red background. Hoping for a creative new year!!!
- [Found Art: SoHo](http://www.heartfish.com/2015/05/26/found-art-soho/) - There is always art around everywhere in NYC, one of the greatest things about the city. I found this in SoHo a while ago, I've been seeing this same artist's work everywhere lately.
- [Found Art: Bowery Mural](http://www.heartfish.com/2015/05/27/found-art-bowery-mural/) -  Passed by the Bowery mural the other day: it's always changing but this is right now. By Ron English. Awesome.
- [Found Type and Art: Burly Coffee](http://www.heartfish.com/2015/06/08/found-type-and-art-burly-coffee/) - I spent couple mornings here at the Burly Coffee in Bed Stuy, Brooklyn while Mili is in school... and found some cool types (above) and art (below). As soon as I saw these drawings, I knew it was done by my friend Natalie. Her work has been so recognizable. She has a style. Love her
- [Today's Bridge 5.24.14](http://www.heartfish.com/2014/05/27/todays-bridge-5-24-14/) - These are from Saturday the May 24th, 2014, we had a nice evening family walk around the neighborhood. It was raining earlier so everything looked pretty and shiny. No filter.
- [Today's Bridge 5.24.14 (night)](http://www.heartfish.com/2014/05/27/todays-bridge-5-24-14-night/) - By that time we went home, it became darker and the Manhattan Bridge from the Pearl Street triangle never looked this pretty… No filter.
- [Today's Bridge 5.25.14](http://www.heartfish.com/2014/05/27/todays-bridge-5-25-14/) - It was a hot summer day on Sunday, we went to the Governor's Island with our friends and had lots of fun! On the way to the ferry, we saw letters up on the sky above the Manhattan Bridge, caught my eye. Love finding letters in the sky! So cool.
- [Today's Bridge 1.9.15](http://www.heartfish.com/2015/01/09/todays-bridge-1-9-15/) - It snowed again this morning. It got cleared up by late morning and it's sunny so we came outside to play with snow. We made it to the Brooklyn Bridge Park, but someone was too cold to play... At least I got this beautiful photo of my favorite spot. It's been a full 7 years
- [Today's Bridge 2.18.17](http://www.heartfish.com/2017/02/22/todays-bridge-2-18-17/) - This is from last Saturday on our way to a little getaway to upstate NY. Love crossing the bridge, too, what a beauty!
- [Found Art: Heart Display ](http://www.heartfish.com/2017/01/30/found-art-heart-display/) - Found this huge heart display at this shop called Exit 9 Gift Emporium on Smith street, Brooklyn. It's made with fabric and silver tubes, caught my eye.
- [Found Art: Chalk Hearts](http://www.heartfish.com/2017/02/28/found-art-chalk-hearts/) - I went to SOHO yesterday and noticed these chalk heart drawings everywhere -- I'm not sure why they were there, but they sure made me look and happy :)
- [Today's Bridge 1.29.17](http://www.heartfish.com/2017/01/30/todays-bridge-1-29-17/) - Saw the Brooklyn Bridge for a little bit last night, it's always a treat... January 29th, 2017.
- [SOHO NYC](http://www.heartfish.com/2021/09/27/soho-nyc/) - Love strolling through the cobble stone streets. February 28th, 2017.
- [We bought...](http://www.heartfish.com/2018/04/10/we-bought/) - A new home!!! More stuff to come...
- [Smile](http://www.heartfish.com/2017/05/18/smile-2/) - https://instagram.com/p/BUPt9TohiNA/
- [Japanese Tea Package](http://www.heartfish.com/2017/04/07/japanese-tea-package/) - I got this as a gift from Japan, and immediately caught my eye for the cool packaging. It's a very old traditional Japanese tea company from Kyoto. (There was a macha chocolate inside!) Happy Friday :)
- [Origami Font](http://www.heartfish.com/2017/03/23/origami-font/) - I got a newsletter from the Center for Book Arts the other day and inside, there was this image -- the title "History of Art" all made with origami -- made me look!
- [New Pantone](http://www.heartfish.com/2017/03/22/new-pantone/) - https://instagram.com/p/BRcDHbOAEJA/ Made me look! :D
- [Nihon Buyo Show](http://www.heartfish.com/2017/03/21/nihon-buyo-show/) - Early this month, I took my daughters to see a nihon buyo dance at Japan Society. It was actually my first time seeing the dance! They explained the moves, the band and the instruments at the beginning, that was really cool, too. It was such a great experience!
- [Valentine's Day Card](http://www.heartfish.com/2017/02/14/valentines-day-card/) - I didn't know until Mili started going to school, but Valentine's Day is a pretty big craft day for the kids world, everyone makes something for everyone in the classroom on Valentine's Day. This year, she made bunch of origami hearts placed on a card. Pretty simple, but came out so cute and she did
- [Birthday Card](http://www.heartfish.com/2017/02/13/birthday-card/) - Mili has been making all sort of things and this birthday card she made for her friend made me look -- her handwritten font!! She didn't look at anything, she just thought about it and designed it on her own and I was amazed! (She made it to pop-up on her own, too) If she choose
- [Saraghina](http://www.heartfish.com/2017/02/02/saraghina/) - My new neighborhood Bed-Stuy Brooklyn has this cutest restaurant called Saraghina and their food is oh, so good, too. We took home their pizzas the other day and noticed their simple and cool packaging... It's just the normal pizza-to-go box, but they use it inside-out so the cardboard side will show outside with a simple graphic and
- [Live Calligraphy Performance ](http://www.heartfish.com/2017/01/20/live-calligraphy-performance/) - We went to the Brooklyn Japanese New Year festival this week and saw a live calligraphy performance by Taisan Tanaka. I took a video of his awesome performance, but for some reasons, I couldn't upload the video here... so it's just some screenshots, but hopefully you get to see the dynamic performance.
- [Ikko Tanaka Designs](http://www.heartfish.com/2017/01/17/ikko-tanaka-designs/) - This article made me look: http://eyeondesign.aiga.org/poster-picks-steven-heller-on-5-top-ikko-tanaka-designs/?mc_cid=85fab9883b&mc_eid=95f0d34766 Great timeless designs for sure...
- [Love Skywriting Stamps](http://www.heartfish.com/2017/01/10/love-skywriting-stamps/) - The new Love Skywriting stamps are available and it definitely caught my eye! Louise Fili designed the stamp, which was illustrated by Jessica Hische. Amazing work as always! Time to restock some stamps... :)
- [Tim Burton Exhibition](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/04/26/tim-burton-exhibition-2/) - Tim Burton Exhibition is ending today at the MoMA (hurry if you are in NY and haven't seen this exhibition!), I was so happy to be able to catch it last Friday. I think it must have been the most popular museum exhibition ever just from what I have seen. Every time I went over
- [National Stationery Show 2015](http://www.heartfish.com/2015/06/02/national-stationery-show-2015/) - I've stopped by the National Stationery Show again this year with Mili (3yo). It's funny when I first exhibited at the show, Mili was in my belly and now, we could walk the isles together. Mili had fun walking around with me for sure! (but I couldn't see much... of course...) Here are some photos I managed
- [Björk Exhibition ](http://www.heartfish.com/2015/04/28/bjork-exhibition/) -   There's Björk exhibition going on at MoMA right now and I finally made myself go and enjoy. There are few parts to this exhibition, I saw (experienced, rather) this film “Black Lake,” a song from Björk’s new album Vulnicura (2015); and this cinema room that screens a retrospective in music videos, from Debut (1993) to Biophilia. What a trip! I was
- [The Cutest Mermaid Graphic](http://www.heartfish.com/2015/03/12/the-cutest-mermaid-graphic/) - The folks over Present and Correct had tweeted this graphic the other day and I was immediately in LOVE! How cute! Â
- [Subway Art: 8th Street #3](http://www.heartfish.com/2015/02/13/subway-art-8th-street-3/) - From the 8th Street Station (N&R line). I heart NY, maybe? See #1 and #2 from this station, too. There are a lot of cute mosaic art here!
- [Subway Art: 23rd Street #2](http://www.heartfish.com/2015/02/11/subway-art-23rd-street-2/) - I know I've posted some of the photos from the 23rd Street station before, but I was at this station the other day and couldn't help but capturing more of the cute hats :) There are a bunch more! Each hat design is different. So cute!
- [Found Art: Captain Baby](http://www.heartfish.com/2015/01/20/found-art-captain-baby/) - This was actually found by Mili last week at a subway station while waiting for a train. On a piece of cardboard, a kitty and "captain baby" was spray painted. I didn't even realize, good eye, Mili!
- [Esoteric Coffee](http://www.heartfish.com/2015/01/12/esoteric-coffee/) - My friends Tae and James have this coffee company called Esoteric Coffee and they just sent us a new bag of coffee! Yeppeeeee! Thank you, thank you!! We had cups over the weekend and it's just perfect. I love their package design, too. Tae is a great graphic designer :)
- [Gift Wrapping with Kids Painting](http://www.heartfish.com/2015/01/08/gift-wrapping-with-kids-painting/) - Mili loves to paint and it was getting all piled up... So I used the paintings to wrap some presents for her friends and cousin. It's pretty (and artsy!) and it's done by Mili so it makes sense... I think it's a great use of it!
- [The End of The Year 2014...](http://www.heartfish.com/2014/12/31/the-end-of-the-year-2014/) - I can't believe the year 2014 is ending...! I wasn't blogging much at all this year because my iPhone Wordpress app started showing my pictures wrong and I couldn't stand it so I stopped blogging from my iPhone. Then, I just didn't have time when I was on my desktop computer and it got put
- [Featured: Etsy Success e-book](http://www.heartfish.com/2014/08/05/featured-etsy-success-e-book/) - We are so excited to be included in this eBook: Etsy Success: Seller Tips from 30 Top Ranking Etsy Artists! It's FREE to download until tomorrow so please download it and read through. So many talented and inspiring artists are included, so honored that we are one of them!
- [NSS 2014 Part 1](http://www.heartfish.com/2014/05/20/nss-2014-part-1/) - I stopped by the National Stationery Show yesterday real quick while Mili was in her home school -- Oh my god, what an inspiration!!! I wish the show was here more often. I left the place all inspired and motivated... I can't stop thinking about new ideas every since. Exactly what I needed. I couldn't
- [Today's Bridge 4.22.14](http://www.heartfish.com/2014/04/22/todays-bridge-4-22-14/) - It was another beautiful Spring day today, I had all day with Miss Mili and Maia so we all went out to the Brooklyn Bridge park. Some flowers are blooming everywhere and makes me really happy to see! Yay, Spring!! Trees are still half naked, but I see little buds coming out everywhere... so nice...
- [Today's Bridge 4.1.14](http://www.heartfish.com/2014/04/01/todays-bridge-4-1-14/) - It's April 1st and it's FINALLY looking like Spring! Yay! What a long and cold winter we had... The trees still don't have green leaves (might take a little more...) but I saw some little flowers bloomed today and totally made my day. Come out more, Spring, everyone is desperately waiting for you!!!
- [LWYL in the Kettle Pot Tracks Studio](http://www.heartfish.com/2014/03/22/lwyl-in-the-kettle-pot-tracks-studio/) - Nicole and Mike from the Kettle Pot Tracks sent me this photo above before -- they are a small recording studio in their home (just outside of Philadelphia) where they try to capture simple, authentic performances of singer/songwriters -- One of our Live What You Love posters has been in their studio and it has
- [Today's Bridge 3.21.14](http://www.heartfish.com/2014/03/22/todays-bridge-3-21-14/) - It was the first day of Spring yesterday and we had a pretty nice and sunny day. (I still see some snow mark this week's forecast, though... aw) We took a nice walk, but then I realized that the Brooklyn Bridge Park by the Manhattan Bridge is CLOSED! What?! I guess they are working on
- [Liana's LWYL](http://www.heartfish.com/2014/03/08/lianas-lwyl/) - It's always wonderful to see our piece in people's wall. This one is from Liana, she told me: I recently moved into a new place and started putting all my artwork up on the wall. I love your print so much-it's one of my favorites that I've ever owned. Thank you so much for sharing,
- [Today's Bridge 2.21.14](http://www.heartfish.com/2014/02/21/todays-bridge-2-21-14/) - It's such a fog city today in New York. Went to the Brooklyn Bridge park for a walk, but couldn't even see the Brooklyn Bridge or the Manhattan skyline... The Manhattan Bridge was in the fog so beautifully; the fog always reminds me of San Francisco, my second home.
- [LWYL in Art Studio ](http://www.heartfish.com/2014/02/11/lwyl-in-art-studio/) - Lovely Kathleen Maunder from trowel and paintbrush posted this on her Instagram: My painting table today with a lovely bouquet of tulips. My 'Live What You Love' letterpress print from @heartfishpress provides daily inspiration. Made me so happy that it's been loved by such a talented artist! Thank you, Kathleen!
- [Today's Bridge 2.2.14](http://www.heartfish.com/2014/02/02/todays-bridge-2-2-14/) - Happy February! This weekend was actually a little warmer, thank goodness. Went to say hi to the Brooklyn Bridge, it was stunning as usual. It says it'll snow again tomorrow... Sigh...
- [MoMA visit](http://www.heartfish.com/2014/01/30/moma-visit-4/) - I've renewed my MoMA membership the other day so there's gonna be more MoMA visits this year... :) These photos are from this week, Mili and I saw Isa Genzken exhibition for the second time. It is pretty outrageous! Awesome works. There is a colorful typographic wall, it always catches my eye. Just the word
- [Little Artist](http://www.heartfish.com/2014/01/29/little-artist/) - Mili loves to draw and paint, it is fun to see her enjoying creating :) The other day, she drew our family portrait (below) and made us all surprised! "The big one is Daddy, next to him is Mama, and the tiny one is Mili," she said. There are eyes and the size is right,
- [Dough](http://www.heartfish.com/2014/01/23/dough/) - Oh, yes. I forgot to mention that I was stuck in the snow after I dropped Mili off -- the nearest subway line stopped working, the bus was packed and never came, it's snowing so much and freezing... luckily, I found the donuts store called Dough (I've known their awesome donuts from my friends and
- [Snow snow snow...](http://www.heartfish.com/2014/01/23/snow-snow-snow/) - There is a lot of snow in NYC right now... these photos are from 2 days ago, but oh boy, was it cold... (yesterday was just too freezing to go outside so stayed in.) 9am picture above and 10:30am picture below. Mili was at her home school so I had to drop her off and
- [Featured: The Design Files](http://www.heartfish.com/2014/01/21/featured-the-design-files/) - So awesome to see our very special edition of the Live What You Love poster featured in the Design Files; Sydney Home, Suzanne Gorman, Jon McCormick and Family home!! I think only 5 posters were printed... and here is 1 of them being loved by such a beautiful family!! Truly inspiring! When you have a
- [American Modern](http://www.heartfish.com/2014/01/16/american-modern/) - I got to go to MoMA all by myself the other day (what a treat!) and the first exhibition I saw was this "American Modern Hopper to O'Keeffe." The typography on the entry wall caught my eye immediately -- it's half 3D! The exhibition was great, I saw few more but didn't take any photos as
- [LYWL](http://www.heartfish.com/2014/01/13/lywl/) - How lovely... made me proud! photo by theeverygirl_ If you have our products and would like to share it on instagram, please do and use #heartfishpress please :) I'm going to feature it here.
- [Found Type in SoHo](http://www.heartfish.com/2014/01/07/found-type-in-soho/) - Love the old signage on a brick building... Found this in SoHo NY.
- [Happy New Year 2014!](http://www.heartfish.com/2014/01/07/happy-new-year-2014/) - Happy New Year 2014! May the new year be bright and creative! I can't believe I let the blog go for such a long time... I want to get back to more blogging and Heartfish Press work this year... My new year resolution is: DON'T BE LAZY. (=be more productive) What's yours? :)
- [Pre-order Live What You Love Yellow Poster](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/08/09/pre-order-live-what-you-love-yellow-poster/) - We are taking pre-orders for the Live What You Love yellow posters! We have been asked many times when it'd be back in stock, thank you so much for your patience, we will be printing them sometime in August and shipping as soon as they are ready. So please pre-order the poster from here, we
- [Look at You!](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/07/31/look-at-you/) - Found this in SoHo. Made me look!
- [Today's Bridge 7.11.13](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/07/11/todays-bridge-7-11-13/) - It's been a little while since the last Today's Bridge post... It's been screaming SUMMER here in NYC! Mili and I sometimes go to this spot right under the Manhattan Bridge and watch all the boats, airplanes and helicopters go by. We throw rocks, too. It's a little area that we like. Summer here is
- [National Stationery Show 2013 part 4](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/06/03/national-stationery-show-2013-part-4/) - Continuing my report from this year's National Stationery Show... The lovely ladies from Paper Lovely and fat bunny press had a bright minty booth this year and I loved it. I loved seeing Kim and Eva, too, they are always so fun to chat around with :) I love these hand lettering letterpress cards (above)
- [National Stationery Show 2013 part 3](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/05/30/national-stationery-show-2013-part-3/) - Still have a few more posts from NSS... Moglea booth was definitely one of my favorites. Meg is always so fun to chat with, her collection is always so beautiful and unique, it was my pleasure stopping by her booth! Such a cute card above <3 Up next is Fugu Fugu Press -- I'm a
- [National Stationery Show 2013 part 2](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/05/27/national-stationery-show-2013-part-2/) - Continuing my report from NSS this year... It was really awesome to see the Letter & Lark booth and finally meet Colleen in person! Her booth was filled with such sweet and delicate letterpress awesomeness, made me feel so warm by visiting her booth. Love the woodland creature series (above) and this terrariums prints (below)
- [National Stationery Show 2013 part 1](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/05/24/national-stationery-show-2013-part-1/) - Last Sunday, I went to see the National Stationery Show at the Javits Center -- it was amazing. I am so inspired and excited by all the creativity I saw!! It was really nice to see some of my favorite stationers and it was really awesome meeting new talented people, too. I snapped a few
- [Today's Bridge 5.16.13](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/05/16/todays-bridge-5-16-13/) - It was a beautiful day today! I was not wearing a jacket all day all evening, just my t-shirt and jeans, it felt great! We did a sunset walk around the park this evening, it was soo pretty. Mili pointed at the sky and said "pink!" :) Makes me realize I am in love with
- [Found Art: Flying Fish](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/05/15/found-art-flying-fish/) - Found this cool wall art in East Village. One of the flying fishes is saying "Post No Bills" -- made me smile :)
- [Subway Art: Bleecker Street](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/05/14/subway-art-bleecker-street/) - This motif of letter "B" at the Bleecker Street staion (6) was so pretty.
- [Found Art: Sir Shadow](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/05/13/found-art-sir-shadow/) - Found these cool drawings on the wall in East Village. By Sir Shadow. I've seen his work at the Tompkins Square Park Jazz festival before, it always catches my eye. So simple yet so alive.
- [Happy Mother's Day!](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/05/12/happy-mothers-day-2/) - Happy Mother's Day to our moms and all the amazing hardworking moms out there!!! Hope you all are having a great weekend filled with love and laughter. Mili made me the best present :) I am so happy and so proud to be her mama! Thank you, Mili! Also, Randy got me some pretty flowers
- [Today's Bridge 5.9.13](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/05/09/todays-bridge-5-9-13/) - It's been a bit rainy since yesterday, but I took a little walk this afternoon after the rain. It's getting greener around here! I saw lots of pink petals on the ground, too, it was pretty. Mili's been sick since Tuesday... I hope she feels better really soon...
- [Children's Day 2013](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/05/05/childrens-day-2013/) - May 5th is a Children's Day in Japan. This year, at Mili's home school and playgroup, Mili made a Koinobori (above) and I helped her make a kabuto (the traditional Japanese military helmet) with a newspaper (below). I used to make these when I was little at school, it's really awesome to get to do
- [Happy Spring Friday!](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/04/26/happy-spring-friday/) - It's been oh so gorgeous around here, the nature is responding really well you can see! I love seeing the Spring blooming, I know I say this every year, but I just cannot get enough. Here are some photos I took around the city. Wishing you all a happy Spring Friday and weekend! This cherry
- [New! Letterpress Banner Note Cards](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/04/22/new-letterpress-banner-note-cards/) - Hello, Monday and hello, you! Hope you had a nice weekend :) I am really excited to let you know that these new letterpress banner note cards are finally in our shop for sale! You might have seen it in my interview video before... since then, I've printed the series (more colors might be coming...)
- [Thinking of Boston...](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/04/19/thinking-of-boston/) - It's getting really pretty around here as the Spring is finally here... But at the same time this week was very ugly and scary with what happened and still happening in Boston... :( I have been thinking about our families and friends, plus all the people in Boston. I hope this is all over soon...
- [Found Type: JetBlue at JFK](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/04/18/found-type-jetblue-at-jfk/) - When we flew with JetBlue airline to the Dominican Republic, I noticed their new area at JFK -- filled with typography! Made me look. and I didn't know JetBlue is based out of New York until I saw this wall. Did you?! I still have to go through our vacation photos, will post some real
- [Alaina Kaczmarski’s Chicago Apartment Tour](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/04/11/alaina-kaczmarskis-chicago-apartment-tour/) - I am super excited to see our Live What You Love print being featured in Alaina Kaczmarski’s Chicago Apartment Tour over at the Everygirl!! Her apartment is just goooooorgeous and seeing our print on her wall makes me feel like I'm flying over the moon! Thank you so much, Alaina and the Everygirl folks!!
- [Brooklyn Botanical Garden](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/04/10/brooklyn-botanical-garden/) - I went to the Brooklyn Botanical Garden yesterday because I knew it was going to be a nice day... I didn't realize it'd be in 82 degrees, though! It was so hot! (but really nice :)) Just wanted to post some photos from my visit. I could not wait any longer for Spring to come
- [Poppytalk Handmade](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/04/09/poppytalk-handmade/) - Just a quick announcement that Heartfish Press is participating Poppytalk Handmade Mother's Day and Eco-themed market! Our products are printed on 100% cotton paper with soy-based ink so it is very eco-friendly as you might have already known. Please stop by our virtual booth here!
- [Today's Bridge 4.5.13](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/04/05/todays-bridge-4-5-13/) - We are back safe and sound and it is a beautiful, finally a spring Friday here in Dumbo, Brooklyn!! Wishing you a happy weekend, see you back here next week :) xo, Hijiri
- [Today's Bridge 3.28.13](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/03/28/todays-bridge-3-28-13/) - Still really chilly in New York at the end of March... But I saw some tiny flowers blooming today! Spring is right around the corner I can see it! These little things make me so happy. Today's bridge picture is in the background, I let the tiny flowers be the main... :)
- [Found Type: 1887](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/03/27/found-type-1887/) - Found this when I was walking around Gramercy Park -- the stone curved 3D numbers caught my eye.
- [Flowers at a Farmer's Market](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/03/25/flowers-at-a-farmers-market/) - Where's Spring?! It was snowing again today in NYC. Sigh. It was cold over the weekend, too, but I passed by the farmer's market in Union Square and saw lots of pretty flowers. I thought I saw a tiny bit of Spring and made me happy. Wanted to buy some so I can have a
- [Found Type: No. 7](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/03/19/found-type-no-7/) - Another one I found in Fort Greene from the weekend: No. 7. It's a sign for a bar, very simple and direct. There was another one across the street, too.
- [Found Art: Fort Greene](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/03/19/found-art-fort-greene/) - I was in Fort Greene over the weekend and found this. I've seen his art everywhere in Brooklyn, another eye-catching one here. It was snowing then, it was snowing last night... where is our spring?!
- [Found Type: M.O.B](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/03/14/found-type-m-o-b/) - I happened to eat at this vegan restaurant called M.O.B on Atlantic Avenue yesterday again, but these photos were taken when I first went there a few weeks ago... you know when I take photos... that's when I found lots of typography! From their plates (above) to the floor (below), there are typography design everywhere
- [Harmonica Package](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/03/12/harmonica-package/) - I saw this cute harmonica at the store the other day! Love the package design and the colors, I had to take a photo and post it here :)
- [Today's Bridge 3.11.1](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/03/11/todays-bridge-3-11-1/) - I took Mili and Maia to the park today. Mili loved walking around and finding many things. I felt so thankful to live here with my loved ones peacefully. The bridges and the city were gorgeous as always.
- [Thinking of Japan...](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/03/11/thinking-of-japan/) - Today is March 11th, 2 years since the big earthquake in Japan... I couldn't help but thinking about my country and send all my thoughts and prayers... I got this blanket for Mili's 1st birthday last year from Think of Japan While Knitting project. Every time I see this blanket, I think of Japan and
- [Today's Bridge 3.7.13](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/03/07/todays-bridge-3-7-13/) - It was a cold windy day today... A little snow was falling, too... After this bad weather, it'll be all warm and nice this weekend... (So they say.) Hopefully the last bits of winter! I walked by the Tobacco warehouse and took this Brooklyn bridge photo. It felt like my nose was going to fall!
- [Happy Girls' Day!](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/03/03/happy-girls-day-3/) - It's March 3rd and it's Hinamatsuri (Doll's Festival) day! Mili and I made a couple sets of hina dolls this year so just wanted to share :) Even though I did put these together mostly, Mili participated with crayons and she had fun! All these scrabbles you see, it's her work :) It's fairly easy
- [Today's Bridge 2.28.13](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/02/28/todays-bridge-2-28-13/) - I can't believe February is over! It was a gorgeous morning so I decided to take Mili to the playground first thing this year, but it got cloudy and cold when we got there in the afternoon... Aw. She enjoyed playing anyway and I was happy to see the Brooklyn bridge so close. Hoping for
- [Found Art: The Treemendous Project](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/02/26/found-art-the-treemendous-project/) - I found this last year by the NYU, finally getting around to posting about it... The Treemendous Project: Mending the city one tree at a time. It was placed on the stump that the Hurricane Sandy took down. I guess there are more throughout the city and 15 artists are participating. Oh, how interesting and
- [Today's Bridge 2.26.13](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/02/26/todays-bridge-2-26-13/) - It's definitely getting warmer here in NYC... A little by little... It's almost March, spring is right around the corner... Can't wait for the warmer weather! Went to the park today real quick to say hi to the bridges :)
- [My Interview at One Bunting Away](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/02/25/my-interview-at-one-bunting-away/) - Giova from One Bunting Away visited my studio the other day and asked me a few questions for their Crafty People Series and my interview is up on their site today! Please click here to read and see everything. It was really nice meeting Giova, I've known her through online for sometime now so it
- [Subway Art: 81st Street #3](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/02/21/subway-art-81st-street-3/) - I guess it's my third post about this station (see the first one and second one) -- there are so many fun mosaic arts in this station for the American Museum of Natural History! I should take all of them one day... (not nearly enough here yet)
- [Found Type: So Lovely](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/02/20/found-type-so-lovely/) - So lovely indeed! Found in Catbird, Williamsburg Brooklyn. LOVE <3
- [Our Labels...](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/02/18/our-labels/) - It was a President's day holiday here in the US... I've printed our labels today for some new note cards. Coming soon!
- [DIY: Heart Paper Garland](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/02/14/diy-heart-paper-garland/) - HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY! Hope you are having a sweet day so far... :) The Internet is filled with love and hearts, I love it! Mili and I made these really easy heart paper garland yesterday at her music class (thanks to her teacher!) I just wanted to share. Great craft you can do with kids!
- [Found Type: Flower Shop Chalkboard Sign](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/02/13/found-type-flower-shop-chalkboard-sign/) - There is a tiny flower shop right around the corner from our building (not sure the name of the place...) and they have a cute chalkboard sign out on the street. Always makes me look :) The top photo is from last December and the bottom two photos are from recently. Updates: they had a
- [Subway Art: Lorimer Street](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/02/15/subway-art-lorimer-street/) - It's been a while since I did a Subway Art post... but I'm still finding new ones that I haven't seen after 5 full years living in NYC! This one is from Lorimer Street Station in Williamsburg. MAN KIND!
- [Color Inspiration...](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/02/12/color-inspiration-2/) - The new Design Within Reach catalog came and I am all over these color combinations! Makes me so happy by just looking at it. I must create something with these colors...
- [Live What You Love Yellow Prints](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/02/11/live-what-you-love-yellow-prints/) - Just wanted to let you know that Live What You Love letterpress prints in yellow are back in stock! It's been sold out for a while... so I'm happy that it's back. I used different wood type blocks as usual and the letter O of YOU has a really unique texture, I adore it so
- [Brooklyn Makers Shop](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/02/08/brooklyn-makers-shop/) - Teresa of Brooklyn Makers has opened an online shop! And I am so excited to be the one of the sellers there! There are many more awesome artists from Brooklyn showcasing their great products. All made in Brooklyn! Please be sure to stop by and browse around! This is a flyer for the shop :)
- [Brooklyn Spotlight: The Printer](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/02/05/brooklyn-spotlight-the-printer/) - I am beyond excited to share this interview I did today. Please watch it when you have a few minuets to spare. It's a part of a Brooklyn Series on Barclays Center Television website, I was so honored to be a part!! awwwww
- [Today's Bridge 2.6.13](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/02/06/todays-bridge-2-6-12/) - It's so cold but I have to get out of the house sometimes. We went to the park so I snapped a photo of the manhattan bridge. Yup, there's a little snow on the ground from last night... Winter is still not going anywhere...
- [My Ideal Bookshelf](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/02/04/my-ideal-bookshelf/) - These photos were taken last December when the Powerhouse Arena was having an exhibition for the book called "My Ideal Bookshelf". After posting some photos last week from PA, I remembered that I hadn't posted these here... It was really interesting and awesome to look at all the art from the book. Original paintings by
- [Printing Friday...](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/02/01/printing-friday/) - It was a printing Friday for me... actually went to the Arm to print! Hadn't touched Vandercook for a while so it was a fun and exciting day (but I forgot how tiring it is to print with Vandy, my arm aches already... :)). More photos will come soon with some new stuff for the shop.
- [Found Art: Powerhouse Arena](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/01/31/found-art-powerhouse-arena/) - One more find from Powerhouse Arena... I'm not sure if the wall is still in progress, but it's fun to see graffiti art on the wall. These close-up shots are for my inspirations...
- [Found Type: Powerhouse Arena](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/01/31/found-type-powerhouse-arena/) - Lovely chalkboard sign at the Powerhouse Arena. Simply caught my eye!
- [New! Brooklyn Print](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/01/30/new-brooklyn-print/) - I am so happy to announce that this new wood type letterpress print "BROOKLYN" is now available from our online shop! I haven't been able to put up any new stuff lately so this is very exciting for me. I am working on more stuff slowly and it'll all be up as they are ready
- [Today's Bridge 1.29.13](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/01/29/todays-bridge-1-29-13/) - A late night post, but it was a gorgeous day today here in NYC. 45 degrees never felt this warm! ha! So of course, we got everyone together and went to the Brooklyn Bridge park. Everything was sparkly after the snow and rain yesterday, it was so pretty. We went by the carousel, too, they
- [Found Art in DUMBO](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/01/29/found-art-in-dumbo/) - I've been in love with these art by the Superfine for so long, finally getting around to posting some photos... Aren't they awesome?! Makes me happy every time I see these!
- [Found Type: In Pursuit of Magic](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/01/28/found-type-in-pursuit-of-magic/) - I found this a while ago, but never had a chance to post it here... "In Pursuit of Magic" -- caught my eye. Found in DUMBO, Brooklyn.
- [Today's Bridge 1.24.13](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/01/24/todays-bridge-1-24-13/) - Ohhh my goodness, it's been really REALLY cold in NYC... Today was high 25 and low 12 degrees! (in Fahrenheit -- that's high -4 and low -11 degrees in Celsius! brrrrrr) I try not to go outside, but of course I have to... Passed by the Manhattan bridge so snapped a photo real quick. Below
- [Skillshare Classes...](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/01/23/skillshare-classes/) - My friend Mika from Rice and Miso Everyday just taught a skillshare class in west elm market and so I stopped by and said hi. I knew they had such classes but seeing all set up and looking at the future skillshare schedule makes me want to learn something new here! What would you like
- [Pretty Papers...](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/01/22/pretty-papers/) - I was at the Paper Source the other day and couldn't help but staring at these beautiful papers... Aren't they all so lovely?! Makes me want to create something!
- [Tide Boxes](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/01/21/tide-boxes/) - OK, I was collecting these Tide boxes when I was in art college. More than 10 years later, they were still at my studio area. That's so crazy! I was going to make some art with them. Never did. It was a cleaning time. Before I said bye-bye to these boxes, I had to take
- [Metronome by Union Square](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/01/19/metronome-by-union-square/) - I have seen this art installation many times (it's been there since 1999) but never really took pictures or looked into it before... and I was just around the Union Square the other day and decided to take photos and blog about it as this is one of the many New York art installations that
- [Exhibition at the Center for Book Arts](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/01/18/exhibition-at-the-center-for-book-arts-2/) - I was at the Center for Book Arts the other day to trim some papers and they have some interesting exhibition going on right now, I had to snap a few photos... The above and below pictures are embroidered notebooks. Everything was made by hand, even the pattern on the cover is all hand embroidered!
- [Found Art: Neck Face](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/01/15/found-art-neck-face/) - I didn't just find this, but I finally took a photo -- Art by Neck Face. You can see it from Jay street going towards the water, it's on top of the brick building if you ever come to DUMBO, Brooklyn.
- [My Moleskine 2013](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/01/14/my-moleskine-2013/) - As master Yoda says... I got the Star Wars Moleskine planners this year, thanks to my mother-in-law!! This famous quote from Yoda has to be this year's resolution. I've been meaning to post this... :)
- [Tenugui Book Covers](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/08/24/tenugui-book-covers/) - I also saw something cool while I was at Kinokuniya -- these special edition of 15 books with tenugui pattern covers! Too cute!
- [bulle de savon](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/01/10/bulle-de-savon/) - I brought back this cute boutique leaflet from Tokyo back in 2010. Mili just pulled this out of nowhere, and I like the illustration pattern so before I throw this away, just posting it here for an inspiration. The boutique was called bulle de savon and it was so cute, too :)
- [Ann Hamilton: the event of a thread](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/01/08/ann-hamilton-the-event-of-a-thread/) - Last Sunday, I tried to go see the art installation called "the event of a thread" by Ann Hamilton. And it was the last day... and of course it was PACKED. The tickets were all sold out online, there was an 1.5 hours waiting line outside (4 blocks!), I had to give up :( (If
- [Today's Bridge 1.5.13](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/01/06/todays-bridge-1-5-13/) - The first "Today's Bridge" in 2013! We went for a walk in New Year's Day, but my iPhone camera was too full to take any photos... It's cold nowadays so it's hard to go to the park, but I'll be posting bridge photos this year, too :) Here are the Manhattan Bridge and the Brooklyn
- [MoMA visit](http://www.heartfish.com/2013/01/04/moma-visit-3/) - Happy New Year 2013! It's already going so fast, but let's just do this! :) We went to MoMA on the 2nd of January -- the first museum visit in 2013. I renewed my membership, too, so you'll see more posts from MoMA this year again. My husband, Randy wanted to see this exhibition for
- [Thank you, 2012...](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/12/30/thank-you-2012/) - I hope you have been having a wonderful holiday season... We had another wonderful Christmas with our family in Massachusetts and are back in NYC, getting ready for the new years... Mili has been obsessed with Christmas trees and ornaments this holiday, it's so funny. I guess she loves the Christmas! :) Our blog had been
- [Today's Bridge 12.2.12](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/12/02/todays-bridge-12-2-12/) - It was such a foggy morning today. The city was covered by the fog. December already! Eek!
- [Found Type: Nespresso Store](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/12/04/found-type-nespresso-store/) - Found this typographic store display at the Nespresso store in SoHo. Caught my eye.
- [Happy Weekend!](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/11/09/happy-weekend-17/) - Wishing you a happy weekend! I'm trying to finish some project this weekend, lot of hanging out time with my Pearl :) xo Hijiri
- [Bruno Grizzo](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/11/08/bruno-grizzo/) - I love this original painting by New York artist Bruno Grizzo! So simple yet fabulous! Available from Jonathan Adler website. If I only had extra $750 to spend...
- [Hindsight is Always 20/20](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/11/07/hindsight-is-always-2020/) - President Obama got re-elected last night! Speaking of presidency, there was this art installation in Brooklyn Bridge park since the Arts Festival (and now, they are all gone after the hurricane) entitled Hindsight is always 20/20: Data from the American Presidency Project. Hindsight is Always 20/20 examines the history of the presidential State of the
- [West Elm Market](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/11/05/west-elm-market/) - West Elm Market just opened in DUMBO, I went there to check it out when opened on October 25th. (and got a free tote bag!) I enjoyed the new shop very much :) Took a few photos that caught my eye. Not everything, though, that would have been too much to post... Cool laundry bags:
- [Halloween 2012](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/11/03/halloween-2012/) - I have been meaning to post about the Halloween this year -- well, we had like 3 things to go to, but everything was cancelled due to the hurricane Sandy! So we just stayed home and played a little dress up :) (We all went for a walk in a costume, but outside was so
- [Happy Birthday, Maia!](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/11/04/happy-birthday-maia-2/) - November 2nd was Maia's 5th birthday! Happy Birthday, Maia, we love you!! She's got a new toy and she loves it :)
- [Today's Bridge 10.30.12](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/10/31/todays-bridge-10-30-12/) - We went for a walk yesterday around 2:30pm since the hurricane was gone and seemed okay to go outside and we saw some devastated area... The park was remain closed... The Main Street still had some water... We went back there again today, people were starting to clean everywhere. We saw someone drew the line
- [Hurricane Sandy](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/10/30/hurricane-sandy/) - Oh my lord, Hurricane Sandy hit hard NYC last night, caused lots of flooding, power outage and more. Our building is fine, we didn't lose power or anything thankfully, but we did lose cable and Internet so we couldn't really see what was really happening last night... (I have an iPhone and so checked twitter
- [Arty Chairs](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/10/29/arty-chairs/) - There are these cool arty chars in the new area on Old Fulton Street by the Pier 1. Caught my eye. This one below is my favorite :) Reminds me of Maia the dachshund. This the the new area that they added: There are few more cool ones, but people were using them so I
- [Coloring Wall](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/10/27/coloring-wall/) - This coloring wall from OMY is so awesome! I wish I had that when I was little. Mili can't color just yet, but when she is old enough, I am so getting this for her :) (found via Oh Happy Day!)
- [Found Art: Tacos Bring...](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/10/26/found-art-tacos-bring/) - Made me smile :) Happy Friday! *Chalkboard sign for Gran Electrica in DUMBO.
- [Today's Bridge 10.25.12](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/10/25/todays-bridge-10-25-12/) - The trees in the Brooklyn Bridge park have been turning colors, it is so pretty. I had to take few photos this morning -- they are all without any filters (it's a bit cloudy today). I think I say this ever year, but being able to see the season change is really amazing. Hope you
- [First to Twelve Months with Mili](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/10/19/first-to-twelve-months-with-mili/) - Here are all twelve pictures of Mili taken on 12th of each month. She has changed so much in a year, it is just amazing and I am blessed that I was there every single day/night to witness everything. I have been taking her pictures almost everyday ever since she was born, but I feel
- [Found Art: On John Street](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/10/18/found-art-on-john-street/) - Found this guy on a big black door on John Street right by the Manhattan Bridge. Caught my eye.
- [Today's Bridge 10.18.12](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/10/18/todays-bridge-10-18-12/) - What a lovely beautiful fall morning we had here in Brooklyn! Day like this deserves a snap :) Have a great day, everyone! xo Hijiri
- [Mili Turned ONE!](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/10/15/mili-turned-one/) - Last Friday, October 12th 2012, Mili turned ONE! And yesterday, she had her first birthday party with our lovely friends :) I have been meaning to do a post about this special moment with all the monthly pictures, but oh gosh, do I ever have enough time to do everything I want to?! (NEVER!) Just
- [Found Art: Fish Heads](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/10/10/found-art-fish-heads/) - Found these fish heads installation on the lawn on Washington Street and Prospect Street -- I think these were for the DUMBO Arts Festival, but hey, it's still there! Very eye catching as you can see :)
- [Water Street Mural Updates](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/10/08/water-street-mural-updates/) - During the DUMBO Arts Festival, I saw that the Water Street mural was getting some updates... (see above) and here it is -- they added some blue glares and lightnings: and few yellow and white spots on the ground... Hope you had a nice weekend! xo Hijiri
- [Painted Letter For A Baby Keepsake](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/10/04/painted-letter-for-a-baby-keepsake/) - What a great idea and how beautiful this painted letter M keepsake is!! I am all over it right now, it's awesome!! Designed by talented Meg from Moglea. Hats off to you!
- [DUMBO Arts Festival 2012 Part 2](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/10/03/dumbo-arts-festival-2012-part-2/) - Continue posting about DUMBO Arts Festival 2012... These gold art installation was actually on the water, it looked so cool: Moss animals! Above the Powerhouse Arena... and these pieces (there were three) were my favorite -- A live performance on top of the sculpture. She was moving slowly and smoothly, it was so beautiful. And
- [DUMBO Arts Festival 2012 Part 1](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/10/02/dumbo-arts-festival-2012-part-1/) - Last weekend was the Dumbo Arts Festival and even though I only had a little bit of time on Friday evening and Saturday during the day, I saw lots of great arts again this year. (Search for posts from 2010 and 2011 if you are interested seeing the previous years posts) I am posting some
- [Today's Bridge 9.28.12](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/09/28/todays-bridge-9-28-12/) - The DUMBO Art Festival has started today -- it was pouring all day so I could only go out and see what's going on later in the evening, but I already saw some cool stuff! Picture is on Main Street with lots of trailer art museums and the Manhattan Bridge. I will be going around
- [At the Whitney Museum...](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/09/27/at-the-whitney-museum/) - I'm at the Whitney Museum right now waiting to get in to see the Yayoi Kusama exhibition... Yup, there's a long line outside! I will be posting about the exhibition soon, but do you see the big red polka dots balloons? Getting excited!
- [Today's Bridge 9.25.12](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/09/25/todays-bridge-9-25-12/) - It's been such a nice fall weather, I love it! Photo is from this morning -- there was a movie shooting going on at the Brooklyn bridge park and I saw so many equipments around the area. Lights, camera, action! :)
- [Today's Bridge 9.13.12](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/09/13/todays-bridge-9-13-12/) - View from this morning... It's been perfectly nice in NYC; all the humidity is gone, still warm in late 70 degrees, nice breeze and sunny... Wish it was like this all year long!
- [MT Casa](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/09/12/mt-casa/) - I've been in love with my washi tapes, I use it for my orders, to wrap up a present, and to put up some pretty papers on the wall. And now, they have launched MT Casa that you could use on your walls, ceiling, floor! (found via Decor 8) This will be so perfect for
- [DIY: Felt Hat](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/09/10/diy-felt-hat/) - Mili's 1st birthday is fast approaching (can't believe it!) and I started doing some party planning... She definitely needs a party hat, right? I am thinking of making one for her... and found this great DIY tutorial of making a felt party hat here, I couldn't help but share! So cute I think I have
- [Letter Sculptures](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/09/06/letter-sculptures/) - There is a BoConcept store in DUMBO and every time I walk by there recently, I couldn't help but stare at these letter sculptures! (Sorry for the reflection, it's their window display) How awesome to just have them around the house?! I might have to buy some... :)
- [Here Goes Something](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/09/04/here-goes-something/) - We were walking back from Fort Greene park on Saturday and passed by this street mural art -- Here Goes Something. I just took a picture of the title part, but this is a very long mural celebrating the rich and vibrant history of the Brooklyn Navy Yard. I guess the mural tells the story
- [Found Type: Chambers](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/09/05/found-type-chambers/) - Found on Plymouth Street right by the Manhattan Bridge. These old brick signs are getting less and less around here, I hope they keep what's left!!
- [Neon Love](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/09/03/neon-love/) - All summer long, I was enjoying my neon toe nails and neon sandals (see picture :)) -- and look what I found! Neon yellow handle spoons! And neon pots! They are both from SHELTERBLACK. They have tons more cool and neon stuff, I was in love immediately. I think I'm going to print in neon
- [La Lune blue](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/08/31/la-lune-blue/) - The blue moon is taking place today, Friday August 31st (coincides with Neil Armstrong's memorial service) and I couldn't help but posting this Blue Moon poster from Double Merrick. It'll be a cool poster to have in your home, don't you think? Happy Labor day weekend, everyone!
- [Today's Bridge 8.30.12](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/08/30/todays-bridge-8-30-12/) - Another nice day today! Went to say hi to the Brooklyn Bridge this morning :) It's still hot, but I can feel that the summer is ending and the fall is right around the corner... And wow, August is almost over! So hard to believe...
- [Featured in Martha Stewart Weddings](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/08/28/featured-in-martha-stewart-weddings/) - I didn't realize, but our Live What You Love print was featured in Martha Stewart Weddings blog! What a great inspiration board to be included in! Thank you so much :) *Thank you, Jodi from Brin and Nohl, for letting me know!
- [Bike Shadow...](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/08/27/bike-shadow/) - I saw this bike shadow this morning and I was inspired to take a photo of it... Does that happen to you? And yes, I love instagram filters... :)
- [Today's Bridge 8.23.12](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/08/27/todays-bridge-8-23-12/) - Oops, I forgot to post this last week... last Thursday to be exact. We've been enjoying a whole family walk in the morning lately and this is taken from John Street... Hope you all had a nice weekend! xo
- [Star Wars Tenugui](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/08/22/star-wars-tenugui/) - You wouldn't believe what I found at the Kinokuniya the other day... Star Wars Tenugui! How awesome! There are so many different colors, patterns and characters with Japanese flare, I wanted them all.
- [Exhibition at the Center for Book Arts](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/08/20/exhibition-at-the-center-for-book-arts/) - I was over at the Center for Book Arts the other day and saw an exhibition entitled "Book as Witness: The Artist's Response" -- Some caught my eye so just wanted to share :) Accordion book: Little "hand" books: Silkscreen + letterpress printing above and below. Type made out of thin wires: The Center is open
- [Happy Weekend!](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/08/17/happy-weekend-15/) - We went to Kinokuniya today and saw these cute darumas -- a NEON pink daruma! Made me happy :) Wishing you all a happy weekend! xo Hijiri
- [Today's Bridge 8.16.12](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/08/17/todays-bridge-8-16-12/) - We see bridges everyday (Mili and I -- we are always together!), but I don't take photos of them everyday. I need to be in a mood, I guess?! Today, I was definitely in the mood :) Included the Williamsburg bridge behind the Manhattan Bridge. It was beautiful.
- [Cacao Prieto](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/08/16/cacao-prieto/) - Saw these chocolates from Cacao Prieto and I was smitten with their packages! I want to frame these, it's so cute :) Cacao Prieto is from Red Hook, Brooklyn, love the local businesses, too.
- [Vintage Things...](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/08/13/vintage-things/) - So Randy's family's beach house we spent our entire July this year has lots of vintage things in the house. (I've blogged about some of them here and here before.) Here are some that have the cool vintage packaging -- they've been sitting there since the 60's or so, I love them :) Yes, the
- [Gold 876...](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/08/10/gold-876/) - This week went by so fast! (well, every week goes by so fast not just this week...) I was printing something today with the gold ink number 876 which is more like a copper gold and the pearl press looked so pretty as you can see :) Will share more about this project soon... Have
- [Gina and Scott's Save the Date card](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/08/09/gina-and-scotts-save-the-date-card/) - Our friend Gina and Scott sent us the cutest save the date card I had to share -- when you open, the red ribbon pulls to tie the knot tighter. Made me smile and wish I thought of it before :) Oh and Sausalito is just over the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco so
- [Olympic Portraits by Joe Klamar](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/08/06/olympic-portraits-by-joe-klamar/) - Have you been watching the Olympics? I have whenever I have a second -- always inspiring! At the Powerhouse Arena here in DUMBO, Brooklyn, there is a photography exhibition going on called Olympic Portraits by Joe Klamar. Joe captures each player really well, I enjoyed it very much. It's going on until September 4th if you
- [Found Art: Brooklyn Bridge Park](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/07/31/found-art-brooklyn-bridge-park/) - I love fining art in a park -- when I came back, there are few art installations in Brooklyn Bridge park. Took some photos to share :) Right under the Manhattan Bridge (above) and this one stands out in the park for sure. (below)
- [Today's Bridge 7.30.12](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/07/30/todays-bridge-7-30-12/) - We are back! And first thing we did this morning? Saying hello to the bridges! I missed you guys!! It was great to walk around the neighborhood :)
- [Barnstable County Fair Poster](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/07/26/barnstable-county-fair-poste/) - This is not really a poster, but a cute way to let us know about the county fair, don't you think? The typography looks like it's done with vintage wood type blocks, too. We are going to go check it out this weekend :)
- [Whatever Banners](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/07/25/whatever-banners/) - Last week was Randy's birthday (Happy Birthday!) and before we left Brooklyn to come to Cape Cod, I found this create whatever banner box at the Pomme, I had to grab it so I can decorate the cottage for his birthday. It comes with lots of letters, stars and hearts, plus pins and strings, it's
- [Featured in the Every Girl](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/07/23/featured-in-the-every-girl/) - Thank you, the Every Girl, for featuring our Live What You Love print (and the sale information) on their blog! The picture is from the Everygirl editor Alaina -- she has the Live What You Love print hanging right above the desk in her office -- so lovely!! I love it :)
- [Summer Sale!](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/07/23/summer-sale-2/) - I have been meaning to let you know that Heartfish Press is having a summer sale: 20% OFF THE ENTIRE SHOP when you enter the code "summervacation2012" at checkout! The sale ends at midnight (EDT) on July 31st so hurry! Please note that your order will be shipped AFTER we get back on Tuesday, July
- [Souvenir Score Card](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/07/17/souvenir-score-card/) - We went to a ballgame at the Fenway Park last night to celebrate Randy's birthday a little early. I love this stadium, it's the classic old one and the fact that was Mili's first baseball game made it even more special! I found this old Souvenir Score Card while walking around the stadium and I
- [9 months Mili](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/07/13/9-months-mili/) - Mili turned 9 months yesterday! I can hardly believe... I thought I just did her 8 months post the other day! She has been crawling very well (and fast), pulling herself up to stand whenever she has a chance, and she is getting her first teeth! (the bottom two) She also started understanding what we
- [Wiffle Ball Packaging](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/07/11/wiffle-ball-packaging/) - My husband got some wiffle balls to play and I couldn't help but notice its package design -- very classic and cool, don't you think? Orange and black color combination is striking, too. Yup, having fun at the Cape house :)
- [Featured in "At Home With"](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/07/09/featured-in-at-home-with/) - Kelly just let me know that her Live What You Love print arrived just in time to make it in a photo shoot they did for a local Kansas City magazine "At Home With" -- look at their awesome shelf that they built and the print! It looks so great! The entire house looks amazing,
- [Happy Weekend!](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/07/06/happy-weekend-14/) - Wishing you all a happy weekend from the Cape! Pictures are from our morning / evening walks and skewers :) See you next week!
- [Happy 4th of July!](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/07/04/happy-4th-of-july-2/) - Happy 4th of July, everyone! It's Mili's first independence day. We are here in Massachusetts at my in-law's house, did a BBQ with the family, Mili played with her cousin Grace... It's been a great day :) We are heading out to the Cape Cod now to see some fireworks and settle in for the
- [Today's Bridge 7.2.12](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/07/02/todays-bridge-7-2-12/) - I had to go say bye-bye to the bridges for a little while today -- we are leaving tomorrow to Cape Cod, MA for a month! (working vacation) This is the Manhattan bridge from Main street. I don't think I've taken many pictures from this area...
- [Cloud City by Thomás Saraceno](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/07/02/cloud-city-by-thomas-saraceno/) - I went to the Metropolitan Museum a couple weeks ago, finally getting around to posting about it... On the rooftop, there is this awesome installation right now entitled "Cloud City" by Thomás Saraceno. It was such a sunny summer day, this looked even more awesome in a clear blue sky. and yes, you can climb
- [Nicely Framed...](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/06/28/nicely-framed/) - My friends Ken and Michiko have custom framed the Live What You Love print I gave them and sent me the picture -- the nicest framed one yet! Makes me really happy to see that it is loved by such wonderful family. I hope it's making them happy, too! Thank you so much for the
- [Pearl Street Triangle Mural](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/06/26/pearl-street-triangle-mural/) - Artist David Ellis finished painting the Pearl Street Triangle last week, but the triangle area still has been closed as of today... It was great to see the progress everyday for like 4-5 days, it was changing everyday. More about it and the whole mural image (not the completed one yet) here. Happy Found Tuesday!
- [Renegade Craft Fair 2012](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/06/25/renegade-craft-fair-2012/) - This weekend was the Renegade Craft Fair weekend! This year, it was held at the East River State Park, aka the Williamsburg Waterfront. (That's why we were waiting for the ferry!) The view was awesome, so were all the booths! It's really great to see all the handmade artists and their amazing work being available
- [Today's Bridge 6.24.12](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/06/25/todays-bridge-6-24-12/) - We were waiting for the East River Ferry to come yesterday at the DUMBO stop, but the sun was shining so much that we had to be in a shade to wait... this picture is taken from the shade :) Love seeing the 2 bridges together. Love the ferry ride, too! Hope you all had
- [Today's Bridge 6.22.12](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/06/22/todays-bridge-6-22-12/) - It's been so hot in New York (90+ degrees for the last three days), makes our morning walk a little sweaty. The photo is the Manhattan bridge today. Happy Friday!
- [Brooklyn Makers](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/06/20/brooklyn-makers/) - Heartfish Press was featured on Brooklyn Makers yesterday! Teresa started a blog about Brooklyn businesses recently celebrating the amazing creations of Brooklynites, I am super honored to be featured as one of them. Thank you so much, Teresa! Please visit Brooklyn Makers for a full article! :)
- [Keith Haring Exhibition](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/06/18/keith-haring-exhibition/) - Mili and I went to Brooklyn Museum 2 Fridays ago and saw the Keith Haring exhibition -- it was awesome! I really enjoyed it! I didn't take many pictures, but here are some to share... This work below was huge. One with red heart <3 The dripping ink shows how fast the brush strokes were.
- [8 months with Mili](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/06/13/8-months-with-mili/) - Mili turned 8 months yesterday! I realized that I didn't do a monthly post since she turned 4 months so here are all 8 pictures of Mili. I can't believe she is this big already. She's finally started (army) crawling, working on pulling up herself to stand, trying to be on her tummy from sitting
- [Today's Bridge 6.11.12](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/06/11/todays-bridge-6-11-12/) - One more Today's Bridge picture from this morning. Ever since the weather got nicer, I always take Mili and Maia out in the morning and stop by here. It's been a great way to start the day!
- [Today's Bridge 6.10.12](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/06/11/todays-bridge-6-10-12/) - The Brooklyn Bridge from yesterday. We went for an afternoon walk... I like this shot filtered by instagram. Hope you had a nice weekend!
- [Happy Weekend!](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/06/08/happy-weekend-13/) - A little late, but wanted to wish you a happy weekend! We were at the Brooklyn Museum today, saw a great exhibition! More about it on Monday... It was Mili's first museum experience, I think she enjoyed it :) (She had a nap there, too) Have a great weekend!! xo Hijiri
- [Brooklyn Roasting Company Package](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/06/07/brooklyn-roasting-company-package/) - I mentioned a little bit about Brooklyn Roasting Company on Tuesday -- I like not only their coffee, but also their packaging. The picture is their decaf coffee packaging. Isn't that great?! (and they are not kidding. It's so good.) It also comes in a tin can, which I like. You bring back the tin
- [Found Type: Instruments...](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/06/05/found-type-instruments/) - Found these a while ago on the white brick wall on Jay Street next to Brooklyn Roasting Company (loving their coffee!) just getting around to posting it today... I think it's the same person who did the "I prefer..." wall. Makes you stop and read.
- [Star Wars Moleskine Book](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/06/04/star-wars-moleskine-book/) - I couldn't believe what I saw at the Kinokuniya -- Star Wars Moleskine schedule notebook for 2013! Each one says different stuff; Do. Or do not. There is no try. -- Yoda Don't underestimate the force. -- Darth Vader May the force be with you. -- Luke Skywalker Here's where the fun begins. -- Han
- [Happy Weekend!](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/06/02/happy-weekend-12/) - Yesterday, Mili had a fun play date at the Bryant Park -- one of my favorite parks in the city. Wishing you a happy weekend with the photos I took then... :) xo Hijiri
- [Today's Bridge 5.31.12](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/05/31/todays-bridge-5-31-12/) - It's May 31st... The year 2012 is half over! Can't believe how fast the time is flying... (Manhattan bridge from Washington street.)
- [Baby Wed: DIY Burp Cloths](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/05/30/baby-wed-diy-burp-cloths/) - For Baby Wednesday, I wanted to share this cute DIY burp cloths instruction over at petite lemon blog. Burp cloths are essential and you can never have too many and these are great little DIY you can do for your baby or friends' babies as presents. Click here for a whole instruction!
- [Monogrammed Initial and Date Mug](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/05/29/monogrammed-initial-and-date-mug/) - It was a long Memorial day weekend here in US, I couldn't pop in and wish you a happy weekend, but hope you had a great weekend... over the weekend, I came across these monogrammed initial and date mug by Etsy seller Wandersketch (found via Brooklyn Bride) and thought they are so cute! Love the hand-lettering
- [National Stationery Show 2012 Part 1](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/05/22/national-stationery-show-2012-1/) - I was at the National Stationery Show yesterday (I can't believe it's been a year) and saw my fellow letterpress folks and also, met a few of my favorite creative people it was oh so so fun! Mili was my assistant, I think she loved meeting everyone and seeing all the pretty papers, too :)
- [National Stationery Show 2012 Part 2](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/05/23/national-stationery-show-2012-part-2/) - Continuing posting about my National Stationery Show visit... I was so happy to see Elizabeth from Wildhorse Press (we were boothmates last year!) and her booth -- she drew all the frames for each product! It was so fun to see. (this image above is by Oh So Beautiful Paper as I didn't have a
- [Today's Bridge 5.18.12 & Happy Weekend!](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/05/18/todays-bridge-5-18-12-happy-weekend/) - It was another gorgeous day here in NY we spent most of the day outside :) We sat on the grass under the Manhattan bridge for a while it was so great! Wishing you all a happy weekend!! The National Stationery Show is starting this Sunday, wishing you the best for my fellow stationery folks!!
- [MoMA Visit 12.16.2010](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/12/17/moma-visit-12-16-2010/) - I stopped by MoMA yesterday -- it's always nice to see something new for my eyes and for my heart :) There are few exhibitions going on, I got to see Andy Warhol: Motion Pictures (member preview -- the exhibition starts on December 19th) it was smashing! On Line: Drawing Through the Twentieth Century --
- [Bowery Mural: RETNA](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/05/17/bowery-mural-retna/) - Bowery Mural has been done by RETNA. Stopped by there a while ago, meant to post this sooner... More about it here
- [Today's Bridge 5.17.12](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/05/17/todays-bridge-5-17-12/) - It is super gorgeous out today! I am relaxing at the Brooklyn bridge park with sleeping Mili :) Catching up on emails and Internet. I love this!
- [Found Art: I Heart Cheese](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/05/15/found-art-i-heart-cheese/) - One more post for the Found Tuesday. I Heart Cheese -- Found in DUMBO. Made me smile :)
- [Found Art in South Williamsburg](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/05/15/found-art-in-south-williamsburg/) - When we went to Williamsburg, we walked all the way from south Williamsburg to the north area on Kent Avenue and I found lots of cool graffiti art. This house was covered by art, caught my eye. There were bunch more, but I couldn't take photos... Saving it for next time!
- [Poppytalk Paper Pops Lookbook](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/05/15/poppytalk-paper-pops-lookbook/) - Open publication - Free publishing - More affordable art The paper pops lookbook is here! Looks great! We are still offering a discount... please visit our virtual booth to get the code :)
- [Today's Bridge 5.13.12](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/05/14/todays-bridge-5-13-12/) - I hope you all had a great Mother's day weekend like I did... :) We took the East River Ferry to Williamsburg -- never done that before so it was fun! Above is the Brooklyn Bridge and the pier while we were waiting on the ferry and below is the Williamsburg bridge from Kent Avenue.
- [Happy Weekend!](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/05/12/happy-weekend-11/) - A little belated, but wishing you a very happy weekend... Tomorrow is a Mother's day. We love you, moms!! And it's my first mother's day as a real mom... Happy Mother's day to all the moms in the world, it's really hard being a mom sometimes, we all deserve a happy day!! :)
- [Cute Wooden Teether](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/05/09/cute-wooden-teether/) - Came across these cute wooden teethers -- A heart teether and a dachshund teether. I want to get one for Mili, but this is so hard... maybe I should get them both! :) Happy baby Wednesday!
- [Found Art: Pink Jellyfish](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/05/08/found-art-pink-jellyfish/) - Found these pink spray painted jellyfishes in the parking lot on Water and Jay street. Love the colors caught my eye :)
- [Paper Pops!](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/05/07/paper-pops-2/) - I am super excited to let you know that Heartfish Press is back to poppytalk handmade market this month -- Paper Pops! It's been a little while and I have missed being a part of it so much. I hope you like our virtual booth! and psst. there is a discount code, too... :) Happy
- [Happy Weekend!](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/05/04/happy-weekend-10/) - Wishing you all an another great weekend... Hope you have lots of fun plans for the weekend... Or no plans at all and just relax :) We have to childproof our house! See you next week! xo Hijiri
- [Shot Glass Card](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/05/07/shot-glass-card/) - Shot Glass Card by Fifty Five Hi's. How fun!! Awesome idea!
- [Baby Wed: Design For MiniKind](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/05/02/baby-wed-design-for-minikind/) - The always lovely Erin from the Design for Mankind has launched the Design for MiniKind and it immediately became my daily read :) Just wanted to spread the words and send love to soon-to-be-a-mom Erin. Congratulations!! :) xo Hijiri
- [Found Type: Japanese Chalkboard Sign](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/05/01/found-type-japanese-chalkboard-sign/) - Found this chalkboard menu for a cafe in Takamatsu Japan -- never seen such a cute menu! You can kind of see an outline, beauty of handmade / handwritten things :)
- [Happy Weekend!](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/04/27/happy-weekend-9/) - Wishing you all a happy weekend... this week was a bit rainy and cloudy so I spent a lot of time with these girls at home... (except the one on the top left from last Saturday) Looks like a nice weather this weekend in NY! Yay! :) xo Hijiri
- [Today's Bridge 4.27.12](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/04/27/todays-bridge-4-27-12/) - Always gorgeous around here and today is no exception! So happy that the weather is so nice now :)
- [Love Stamp 2012](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/04/26/love-stamp-2012/) - Love the "LOVE" stamps for the year. Finally bought some for a special mailing occasion :) Art directed by Louise Fili, designed by Jessica Hische -- no wonder it looks divine!
- [In-Flight Toys From ANA](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/04/25/in-flight-toys-from-ana/) - We flew with ANA from JFK to Narita, Haneda to Takamatsu both ways, total of 4 flights and look what they gave Mili :) She actually got the same wooden airplane twice so we gave one to her cousin. Unfortunately, both wooden airplane and the apple toy say not to put it in mouth so
- [Found Art in Takamatsu Japan](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/04/24/found-art-in-takamatsu-japan/) - It's been a little while since I posted on Found Tuesday... I'll be posting some I found while I was in Japan -- this cute illustrations were for "No Parking" area in shopping arcade in Takamatsu city, Japan (my hometown!) It was so cute I had to take photos :) *There was a bicycle parked
- [Happy Weekend!](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/04/20/happy-weekend-8/) - Time is flying and flying, I can't believe it's Friday already! This week was all about adjusting. My mom left (thank you, we love you and miss you!!) and I think we are finally getting rid of the jet lag... Still has some unpacking to do (things never get done with a baby...) but I
- [Today's Bridge 4.12.12](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/04/12/todays-bridge-4-12-12/) - I'm back in NYC now! With my mom, actually. It was such a great visit to Japan filled with lots of family love. I will be posting some photos from the trip soon... :) Picture is from this morning -- Mili woke up at 5am (aww jetlag!) and so we all went to a long
- [Printing!](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/02/29/printing/) - I'm so happy that I am printing something special today :) I've missed it so much. This is just a sneak peek, I'll post about it very soon... Yes, baby Wednesday related! See you later!
- [Off to Japan...](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/03/06/off-to-japan-3/) - We are off to Japan! It's Mili's first trip there meeting all the family. I'll check back here and there from Japan and post some photos :) I'll be back on April 10th! p.s we are having 20% off sale at our shop! www.heartfishpress.com
- [Happy Girl's Day!](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/03/03/happy-girls-day-2/) - Happy Girl's Day to those of you who are celebrating! It's Mili's first girl's day... we don't have proper hina dolls yet, but my best friend sent us a hina dolls greeting card! It opens up like the picture above it's so cute :) Thank you, Naoko! March 3rd is Japanese Girl's Day called hina-matsuri.
- [Happy Weekend!](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/03/02/happy-weekend-7/) - Wishing you all a happy weekend! We are leaving to Japan soon, this weekend will be all about preparing for the trip... Pictures are from this week -- it was another great week :)
- [Found Type: 192 Water](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/02/28/found-type-192-water/) - There are 4 new loft apartments (!) opening in my block (it's been non-stop construction) and 192 Water Street has some huge type on their front door! I love it! The top photo is when it was being painted. Pretty awesome :)
- [Academy Awards Nominee Title Design](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/02/27/academy-awards-nominee-title-designs/) - Did you watch Oscars last night? I barely watch tv now that I have a baby, but last night was exception. I loved the nominee title designs so much that I had to take pictures and post about it. There were few variations, too. Thought it was very cool.
- [Happy Weekend!](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/02/24/happy-weekend-6/) - This week was filled with love and happiness; we had our 5th wedding anniversary and I had my birthday :) We went to the New York aquarium on Sunday, Mili loved her first experience there and some of the photos are from my birthday. Wishing you a very happy weekend!!
- [Today's Bridge 2.22.12](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/02/22/todays-bridge-2-22-12/) - Today is my last day being 34... It was all about pregnancy and baby... But the happiest year of my life :) Walked by the Manhattan Bridge from Washington street -- one of my favorite spots -- thinking about what the new age/year will bring me... More happiness, I'm sure! :)
- [Hand Knit Baby Cardigan by chibi.](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/02/22/hand-knit-baby-cardigan-by-chibi/) - Mili received (still receiving) oh-so many gifts and we are so very grateful. For the baby/kids Wednesday, I wanted to share something special she received... a handmade gift! My friend Yuki from chibi. hand knitted the cutest dachshund cardigan for her and I've been wanting to post it forever! I especially love the 3D dachshund
- [Found Type: Rucola](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/02/21/found-type-rucola/) - Found this lovely chalkboard sign in Cobble Hill -- Rucola. Love this hand lettering so much caught my eye immediately!
- [Happy Weekend!](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/02/17/happy-weekend-5/) - Wishing you all a happy president's day weekend (if you are in US)! It's our 5th wedding anniversary weekend, I can hardly believe it... Leaving you with some photos from this week, see you back on Tuesday!!
- [Dear New York,](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/02/16/dear-new-york/) - Spotted in midtown. It's a big blank wall waiting for the new store to be opened. (Zara) Caught my eye!
- [From Pastourelle](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/02/15/from-pastourelle/) - I hope you had a lovely Valentine's day yesterday... Mili did a dress up and had a little photo shoot... and one of the photos was featured on Pastourelle's blog "from pastourelle" yesterday! I had to share this on baby/kids Wednesday :) They made it so cute with types, I was so happy to see
- [Found Type: I prefer...](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/02/14/found-type-i-prefer/) - Found this spray painted piece on Water street -- "I prefer dangerous freedom over peaceful slavery" -- caught my eye. Love the statement. Makes me think, too...
- [Found Type: Shirts Rule](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/02/14/found-type-shirts-rule/) - One more found type today -- "Shirts Rule" -- it was on Thomas Pink's store window display in midtown as a part of their current branding. I just couldn't pass by without taking pictures of the marquee letter lightings (on top) and how they are layed out. Pretty fun!
- [Happy 4 months!](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/02/12/happy-4-months/) - Mili is happily 4-month old today! She is getting so big I can hardly believe it. I want her to grow up more so I can do more stuff with her, but at the same time, I want her to stop growing right now, it is just going way too fast! She's been continuing to
- [Happy Weekend!](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/02/03/happy-weekend-3/) - Wishing you all a happy weekend! I take lots of pictures with my iPhone on daily basis so every Fridays, I'll share some photos I took for the week. If you follow me on instagram at heartfishpress and/or Flickr, you might have seen some of them... :) See you on Monday! xo Hijiri
- [Happy Weekend!](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/02/10/happy-weekend-4/) - Wishing you all a happy weekend :) Photos from this week! xo Hijiri
- [Baby Wednesday: Hearts!](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/02/08/baby-wednesday-hearts/) - Valentine's day coming so soon next week, I couldn't help posting these cute baby tank by b. children's wear and booties by handmade therapy kids :) Just love the hearts <3<3<3
- [Found Art: Chalkboard Sign](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/02/07/found-art-chalkboard-sign/) - Found this chalkboard sign for a wine shop and made me smile :) Great chalk art!
- [One Girl Cookies](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/02/06/one-girl-cookies/) - Hope you had a nice weekend... my weekend was filled with friend visits and laughter :) My friend and I got to hang out at the newly opened One Girl Cookies in DUMBO which I'd been waiting for for a long time, that was great! Had a whoopie pie, of course :P They have a
- [There's Always...](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/02/02/theres-always/) - YES. Always. This is from The Chocolate Room -- Love the line! Perfect little statement for the brand :) Their logo is fun, too (below). Thank you, Jasmine, for bringing these, it was soo good! xo Hijiri
- [Today's Bridge 2.1.12](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/02/01/todays-bridge-2-1-12/) - It's February already and it was 60 degrees out today! I couldn't help but going outside and enjoy this middle-of-winter Spring day. Bridges looked gorgeous! I wish it was like this everyday...
- [Helvetica Baby Tee](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/02/01/helvetica-baby-tee/) - I had to get this Helvetica baby onesie from American Apparel for Mili! (Of course, in letter M) Her size was all sold out so I got 12-18 month size... can't wait for her to try it on. Pictures coming later then... They also have a long sleeve lap tee: Every Wednesdays now on, I'll
- [Found Type: Jane's Carousel](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/01/30/found-type-janes-carousel/) - On the ground of Jane's Carousel, there is a huge type (their logo, I guess, but I don't see it on their website) carved into the asphalt it is really cool! Letter S. I wanted to take a whole picture, but it is so big that I couldn't... the design is really nice, too. Happy found
- [Today's Bridge 1.29.12](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/01/30/todays-bridge-1-29-12/) - This is from Sunday :) Pretty wintery Brooklyn Bridge...
- [Today's Bridge 1.28.12](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/01/30/todays-bridge-1-28-12/) - How was your weekend?! It was nice here (45 degrees never seem this warm!) so after a friend visit on Saturday, I took a long walk with Mili and Maia it was so refreshing :) The Manhattan bridge from Washington street above and the Brooklyn bridge up close below. No filters! ;)
- [Minimal Black Heart Print](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/01/26/minimal-black-heart-print/) - I love this Minimal Black Heart print by the big harumph! Made with hand-pulled linoleum cut -- love the texture and interesting pattern. Makes me want to work on some linoleum prints... :)
- [Found Type: Red Dumpster](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/01/24/found-type-dumpster/) - There is this red dumpster with big sprayed type on Water street... catches my eye! *Every Tuesdays now on, you will see some "found" posts! Found Tuesday it is :)
- [First Snow of the Year](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/01/23/first-snow-of-the-year/) - It snowed last Saturday for the first time this year! I think everyone has been waiting for it :) Hope your weekend was a good one! I have been thinking of having some sort of schedule on my blog... it's been 4 years (!) and I always post whatever I was inspired by that day,
- [You're the...](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/01/18/you-are-the/) - You're the Cream in my Coffee by YeeHaw Industries. I want to give this to my hubby and hang it by our coffee area in the kitchen! So sweet :)
- [Happy 3 months!](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/01/13/happy-3-months/) - Mili turned 3 months last Thursday! I have been taking her monthly photos like these and so I can see how she is growing :) She is changing everyday it's crazy! She is rolling over already (her first one on January 1st, she's been practicing everyday since and she perfected by the 9th.) she talks,
- [Found Type: Green Building in DUMBO](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/01/11/found-type-green-building-in-dumbo/) - One of the many reasons why I love my neighborhood; old brick building with type! :)
- [Anthropologie Store Display](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/01/09/anthropologie-store-display/) - I was so stoked that I had a chance to stop by Anthropologie store in Rockefeller Center last week -- it's like going to a museum! Their styling and art direction of the whole store is always so impressive. Above is a window display; it looks like an artist's studio -- love how you can
- [Daruma Package](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/01/05/daruma-package/) - Passed by this Japanese sweet store in midtown yesterday and saw these daruma package design. Pretty cool! :)
- [Today's Bridge New Year 2012](http://www.heartfish.com/2012/01/03/todays-bridge-new-year-2012/) - Happy New Year!! Hope everyone had a fabulous New Year's day and off to a great start! It was really beautiful day here in NY, we took a long walk around the neighborhood and of course captured these bridges :) It's going to be an awesome year! xo Hijiri
- [Good-bye 2011, Hello 2012!](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/12/31/good-bye-2011-hello-2012/) - This would be the last post for the year 2011... I think it was the most wonderful year of my life yet! I launched my letterpress company on January 11th, found out that I was pregnant (!), exhibited National Stationery Show for the first time, found out that I was having a baby girl and
- [Merry Christmas!](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/12/23/merry-christmas-3/) - We drove to Massachusetts today to spend holiday time with the family. It's Mili's first Christmas! Tomorrow, she's going to meet Santa and take a picture with him :) I am so excited! Pictures are the ornament of the year and Mili's first Christmas stocking :) Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!!! xo Hijiri
- [Today's Bridge 12.19.11](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/12/19/todays-bridge-12-19-11/) - The night view. (can't believe Christmas is this weekend!)
- [Today's Bridge 12.9.11](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/12/09/todays-bridge-12-9-11/) - The great Brooklyn Bridge and the Manhattan view... Happy Friday!!
- [Charity Mugs](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/12/05/charity-mugs/) - Charity Mugs from west elm. west elm will donate 50% of the purchase price from the sale of each mug to the organization represented. I like the water color paintings, too, I think I will pick up a few!
- [Found Type: DUMBO](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/11/30/found-type-dumbo-3/) - Found type in DUMBO. These old brick building signs are the best.
- [Today's Bridge 11.27.11](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/11/29/todays-bridge-11-27-11/) - Time is flying and flying with a new baby without much sleep... Can't believe November is almost over! I hope you all had a nice thanksgiving holiday... We drove up to Massachusetts and had a wonderful thanksgiving with our family. Managed to travel with a baby, too! Last Sunday, it was such a warm nice
- [Today's Bridge 11.5.11](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/11/09/todays-bridge-11-5-11/) - This is from last weekend, Saturday November 5th -- it was a beautiful fall day and we all decided to take a long walk (yes, including our new addition, Mili!) around the neighborhood and of course, came to the Brooklyn Bridge Park. I remember last time we were here was when I was in a labor...
- [Maia turned 4!](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/11/02/maia-turned-4/) - Maia turned 4 today -- Happy Birthday, Maia!! Thank you so much for being such a wonderful sister to Mili, we love you!! Patiently waiting for her birthday treat... :) She also got a new toy. We all had a family walk this evening and that was fun!
- [Found Halloween](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/11/01/found-halloween/) - How was your Halloween? We couldn't do much since we have a 2-weeks old baby this year... But found a death floating around at the superfine... Boo! We also found a little pumpkin... :) Hope you had a fun Halloween! Please share a link here if you have some Halloween photos, I'd love to see!
- [Mili Jane Shepherd](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/11/01/mili-jane-shepherd/) - I have been meaning to let you know that we welcomed our baby girl on October 12th -- please meet Mili (美璃）-- She has been keeping us very happy and very busy everyday ever since :) Welcome to the world, Mili, thank you so much for choosing us!! Love you more than anything!! xo Hijiri
- [Time has come!](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/10/11/time-has-come/) - The time I've been waiting for for a loong time -- we are going to go welcome our first baby soon! I will try posting some pictures when we get back and settle in so please check back :) p.s Please check out our welcome baby sale in the meantime!
- [Found Art: Side of the Stairs in DUMBO](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/10/10/found-art-side-of-the-stairs-in-dumbo/) - Found awesome black and white art on the side of the stairs on Washington Street. This is from DUMBO Arts Festival, I love when they keep some arts on the streets :) Hope you all had a nice weekend! Another weekend has passed without our baby... soon, I hope! xo Hijiri
- [Steve Jobs: How to live before you die](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/10/06/steve-jobs-how-to-live-before-you-die/) - If you have 15 minutes to spare and if you haven't already, please watch this very inspiring speech by Steve Jobs. I couldn't watch it without tears and feeling really inspired. Rest in peace, Steve Jobs, thank you so much for all you did. You will be forever remembered and honored...
- [Today's Bridge 10.5.11](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/10/05/todays-bridge-10-5-11/) - Today was a beautiful fall day! (It'd been rainy here in NY) We took a walk around our neighborhood, stopped by Brooklyn Bridge park and saw both of the bridges standing all nice and tall as usual. Going to a nice dinner with Randy one last time :) Have a great evening, everyone!
- [Shop News](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/10/04/shop-news/) - My due date is in 2 days, still no signs of anything... I think our baby is going to take her time...?! I wish I knew when she'd decide to come out! In the meantime, I am still taking online orders and shipping orders. It's good to walk around so going to a post office
- [Jane's Carousel](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/10/03/janes-carousel/) - Jane's Carousel has been opened to the public since September 16th in Brooklyn Bridge Park and I finally walked by there last weekend -- I LOVE that new area! The Carousel is housed in an extraordinary new pavilion, designed by Pritzker-prize winning architect Jean Nouvel. Jane's Carousel is a completely restored historic Carousel, a gift
- [Happy Weekend!](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/09/30/happy-weekend-2/) - September flew by so fast... it'll be October starting tomorrow! My due date is fast approaching, if I disappeared for a while, that means I am welcoming our baby :) *I am planning on preparing a post for it so you might see that instead. Wishing you all a happy fall weekend! It's been so
- [Live What You Love by Kathleen](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/09/29/live-what-you-love-by-kathleen/) - Kathleen of Trowel and Paintbrush has posted her lovely Live What You Love print on her blog today and I just had to share! LOVE the bold black frame with such cute flowers, made me smile, thank you so much, Kathleen, for sharing! I remember talking to her in the emails and she told me
- [DUMBO Arts Festival 2011 Brooklyn Bridge Park](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/09/28/dumbo-arts-festival-2011-brooklyn-bridge-park/) - Here are some DUMBO Arts Festival photos from the Brooklyn Bridge Park. Love this silver and gold balloon letters (too bad the wind was making the letters really tilted...) that read "Love You Forever." Big art made out of tree branches... Some of the rocks had pretty stripe covers on them. A white structural sculpture...
- [DUMBO Arts Festival 2011 (Night)](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/09/27/dumbo-arts-festival-2011-night/) - I really enjoyed DUMBO Arts Festival again this year, here are some photos from Friday night (it was raining so much...) -- first couple are from the Manhattan Bridge Archway area. and I can't believe I missed this "Immersive Surfaces"! Found the YouTube video of it, how incredible!! This project was my favorite -- Sweet
- [Found Art: Mr. Walt Whitman Sculpture](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/09/26/mr-walt-whitman-found-art-sculpture/) - This weekend, I was out everyday to explore DUMBO Arts Festival 2011 -- I took few photos so I'll be sharing them this week... but today, I found the Mr. Walt Whitman sculpture at the Washington Street lawn area (my friends saw him, I hadn't seen him yet) so took a quick shot. ‘Walt Whitman’
- [Love (Forever) Stamps](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/09/23/love-forever-stamps/) - These Garden of Love stamps have been out for a while, but I finally bought some the other day and I am loving them! Aren't they so cute and lovely? And it is the forever stamp so you can use it forever! Working with art director Derry Noyes, award-winning illustrator José Ortega created an abstract
- [Anthropologie Store Display Design](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/09/22/anthropologie-store-display-design/) - Besides fining some types, I was enjoying all the store display designs at the Anthropologie store the other day (as always). I saw a lot more, but I couldn't take all the pictures so here are some... Awesome wall display by using crates and vintage boxes (above). and how cool is this chair sculpture to
- [DUMBO Arts Festival 2011](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/09/21/dumbo-arts-festival-2011/) - DUMBO Arts Festival 2011 is this weekend! Last year was a lot of fun so I am so excited about this year's. If you are in NYC area, I highly recommend coming by and check it out, during the day and/or night. If you see a 9.5 months pregnant lady walking around, that's probably me
- [Today's Bridge 9.19.11](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/09/20/todays-bridge-9-19-11/) - Unlike today's rainy and gloomy weather in NYC, yesterday was a beautiful fall day. Yup, fall is finally here! (Pregnancy and summer didn't go well together... I was always so hot and sweaty = gross!) The Manhattan Bridge looks like it's on maintenance, but it looked great as usual :)
- [Found Type: Anthropologie Store](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/09/19/found-type-anthropologie-store/) - I was in the neighborhood so I stopped by the Anthropologie store in Rockefeller Center last Friday -- it's always so inspirational! Found some types to share :) Love the type wall (above) -- letters are stamped randomly, but it also makes great textures... caught my eye. and of course, the letter H :) Even
- [LOVE Wood Type Blocks](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/09/16/love-wood-type-blocks/) - LOVE these wood type blocks! From Vintage Marvels. It'll look awesome when you print, too, makes me excited! Happy Friday with Love <3 :) xo Hijiri
- [Found: Wild Mushrooms](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/09/15/found-wild-mushrooms/) - aw it's 10pm, I couldn't post anything today until now... but it is my "daily" inspiration blog so even though it's late, I will post something... something I found... wild mushrooms! There were so many of them in the grass area between DUMBO and Brooklyn Heights on Washington Street. Made me look! It's true that
- [Leanne Marshall Takes on Fashion Week](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/09/14/leanne-marshall-takes-on-fashion-week/) - Leanne Marshall Takes on Fashion Week from Etsy on Vimeo. NY has been busy with Fashion Week, I saw this video Leanne Marshall Takes on Fashion Week and my thoughts are with her and all the independent designers who are doing their collections by hands with original ideas and sleepless nights. Very inspiring.
- [Japan Rising Print](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/09/13/japan-rising-print/) - Beautiful art print entitled "Japan Rising" by Amy Ruppel. Caught my eye. I can stare at it all day...
- [Moss Covered Monogram Letter](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/09/12/moss-covered-monogram-letter/) - Moss covered monogram letter by a stylish design. (hey, that's my initial!) I'm sure the texture is great. For your special event or a little finishing touch to your garden area... (makes me want to have a little garden of my own.) And yes, I would be getting a letter H :)
- [Design*Sponge at Home](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/09/09/design-sponge-at-home/) - Last night, I was so happy to open my amazon.com order -- my pre-ordered copy of Design*Sponge at Home had finally arrived! Grace and the team had been working on this book for the last two years and it really shows their hard work in every single page! Amazing! Love these chapter opener pages --
- [DIY Event with Marimekko](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/09/08/diy-event-with-marimekko/) - Tonight is the Fashion's Night Out! There are soo many awesome events happening throughout NY and other cities all over the country, are you planning to attend any? I experienced the FNO last 2 years and I know how crazy it gets, I'm not sure if I could go this year with 36 weeks pregnant
- [Ame Earrings](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/09/07/ame-earrings/) - This pair of Ame (means rain in Japanese) Earrings from Suga Jewelry is perfect for a gloomy rainy day like today. (It poured yesterday all day, too... and tomorrow is supposed to be all rainy... ) Simple yet very unique design, don't you think? She has a lot of new products just updated -- please
- [Heart Attack](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/09/06/heart-attack/) - Heart Attack print by Ashley G. How cute :) Hope you all had a nice weekend! xo Hijiri
- [Hello Sunshine Mug](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/09/02/hello-sunshine-mug/) - Hello Sunshine mug by Oh Leander. Hand painted by the artist on a ceramic mug -- how simple yet cute! With this, I am saying hello to the (hopefully filled with sunshine) Labor day weekend :) If you are in US, have a great long weekend! It will probably be a working weekend for me...
- [Inker Linker](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/09/01/inker-linker/) - Lovely Jessica Hische has launched Inker Liner recently -- Finding printers just got so much easier! You can search printers based on what they do best or what’s most important to you etc. great resource site indeed! You can find printers by location, too: and yes, you can find Heartfish Press under "Letterpress" :) Please
- [Babyprint Keepsake](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/08/31/babyprint-keepsake/) - I've been wanted to get this babyprints keepsake ever since I saw one at Paper Source -- I was just in the neighborhood yesterday and finally picked up not only one, but two for our baby :) One for her hand, one for her feet. Great baby shower gifts, too! It's true, it's getting really
- [Today's Bridge 8.25.11](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/08/30/todays-bridge-8-25-11/) - I haven't had a chance to post these photos from August 25th... (better late than never, right?) These were taken from Fuman Street in Brooklyn Heights, I had never been here before, but there is a beautiful path you can walk on top of BQE and you can see downtown Manhattan (below) and the Brooklyn
- [Irene in DUMBO](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/08/29/irene-in-dumbo/) - I hope all of you in East Coast had a safe weekend... we are okay, nothing really happened around us, thanks to God. But few blocks away from us by the water in DUMBO did get some flooding (on Main Street and Plymouth Street), but the waters receded on Sunday and did no apparent damage.
- [Baby Crochet Project](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/08/25/baby-crochet-project/) - While I was on vacation, I started a little crochet project for our little baby... :) I got this crochet pattern book at Kinokuniya a while ago, I'm trying to make the dress on the cover in white... we'll see how it'll turn out!
- [On Vacation!](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/08/12/on-vacation-2/) - I will be on vacation (aka baby moon) until Monday, August 22nd -- we'll be spending relaxing time in Cape Cod, MA with limited Internet access... so I will see you when I get back! The picture is from beyond design -- they design these vintage inspired save the date postcard. Perfect if you are
- [Good Life Print](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/08/11/good-life-print/) - Yesterday, one of my Live What You Love prints was featured in "The Experts Agree" with bunch of other awesome prints (thank you so much!) -- I liked all the prints and especially, this Good Life print caught my eye, it's all made with linoleum and letterpress printed! Love the typography, too! I can hang
- [Printing with Pearl <3](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/08/10/printing-with-pearl/) - This week is like a madness before the vacation (we leave this Friday to Cape Cod for like 10 days! yay!) trying to finish lots of stuff... Just wanted to pop in and say hi! I printed something with my new (old) Golding Pearl yesterday, hope to share the final products soon... :) xo Hijiri
- [Subway Art: 77th Street Station](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/08/09/subway-art-77th-street-station/) - Haven't done a Subway Art post in a while... but I found a new one at 77th Street station in Upper East Side (number 6 line). This is towards Downtown/Brooklyn platform. The wall was filled with pretty mosaic flowers as you can see.
- [Hey Yo Yo](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/08/08/hey-yo-yo/) - Yesterday was our baby shower day! Aww it was soo fun. I want to do it again and again :P We had it here in our loft apartment with our lovely friends' help (THANK YOU SO MUCH, Mio & Masa!!), it was nothing traditional, coed brunch party just like we wanted :) I ordered these
- [DIY: Flower Arrangement](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/08/08/diy-flower-arrangement/) - I did a very easy flower arrangement for the shower :) Just by using 2 stems of white hydrangeas & 2 stems of pink gerbera daisies (they are two of my favorites! and our wedding flowers, too) -- came out so cute, I was so happy (and still happy to look at today)!! All you
- [Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/08/05/alexander-mcqueen-savage-beauty/) - On Tuesday, I stopped by the Metropolitan Museum of Art to see the Alexander McQueen exhibition "Savage Beauty" -- it's ending this Sunday, August 7th (good luck to you if you are still planning to go) and it was WAY busier than I thought it would be, probably the busiest exhibition I've ever been and
- [Found Type: 301 east](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/08/04/found-type-301-east/) - 301 east. Found it in Upper East Side on Tuesday. (I am still behind of everything, I must catch up up up!)
- [Found Type: On Atlantic Avenue](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/08/03/found-type-on-atlantic-avenue/) - I realize that I am so behind of everything and I still have lots to do at 7pm... but as today's inspiration, I wanted to post this found type photo real quick. We had to go run some errands earlier today and found this building covered by typography. Caught my eye and so I took
- [Elephant Hamper](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/08/02/elephant-hamper/) - You might have already seen this picture through my twitter updates and instagram photo, but I got this Elephant Hamper for our baby yesterday and I love it!! :) Speaking of our baby... she's been giving me a lower back pain lately and so I'm off to my first prenatal massage today! Have a great day,
- [Pez, Pez, Pez Candies!](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/08/01/pez-pez-pez-candies/) - I collected Pez dispensers for a long time. I don't know how many I have so far, but they are all in a glass display shelf in our loft happily :) As you know, all Pez dispensers come with a couple (or more depends on the package) pez candies, and I also kept them... for
- [Alphabet Box](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/07/29/alphabet-box/) - aww these alphabet boxes from Wonderland Room are so cute and practical, makes me excited! (but only PQRST box is available... I can see why...) Happy Type Friday! xo Hijiri (Found via UPPERCASE journal)
- [The Fabric of Kate's Life](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/07/28/the-fabric-of-kates-life/) - My Live What You Love poster has been featured on a Cotton commercial!! See the very beginning and the ending on the left bottom corner?! When they contacted me, I was like YES!! Of course!! and now, it's on a national TV commercial campaign :) yay! (Thanks, Andrew, for letting me know!)
- [Fall Scene in Summer](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/07/27/fall-scene-in-summer/) - While summer is screaming out of its name loud and clear everyday in NY, you can enjoy fall scene in Brooklyn Heights -- at Cadman Plaza Park. I don't know why, but these trees always change colors in the middle of summer and all the leaves start to fall... I remember last year was like
- [Radio Wire Place Card Holders](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/07/26/radio-wire-place-card-holders/) - Came across these vintage inspired radio wire place card holders. Very simple, but unique and cute, don't you think? I have so many little papers around me all the time, this might solve it beautifully... Also, cute for a party, too! (via Sugarpush Vintage)
- [A Bunch of Rainbow Love](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/07/25/a-bunch-of-rainbow-love/) - Happy Monday :) Hope you had a great weekend... I wanted to start the week with these cute bunch of rainbow love by KraKra Craft -- makes me happy just looking at them! <3 It says "If you wish, hearts can be attached on a cotton string to dangle around or be assembled into mobile
- [Costom Print: Jack & Deanne](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/07/22/custom-print-jack-and-deanne/) - I printed this a while ago for Jack & Deanne who got married on June 5th this year -- they wanted a memorable piece with the lace heart for their wedding and also for the keepsake, I was so happy to be able to create a custom print for them -- and it came out
- [Summer Sale!](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/07/20/summer-sale/) - Just wanted to let you know that Heartfish Press is having a summer sale: 20% OFF THE ENTIRE SHOP when you enter the code "summer2011" at checkout! The sale ends midnight (EDT) on July 31st so hurry! Happy Summer :)
- [Dachshund Rolling Toy](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/07/19/dachshund-rolling-toy/) - I'm on my 3rd trimester already (time flies soo fast!) it's true I look at baby stuff more and more now... :) This wooden dachshund rolling toy is just too cute not to post. Love the simple design. Check out more handmade eco-friendly wooden toys from Buddy and JoJo.
- [Girlie Dog Cards](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/07/18/girlie-dog-cards/) - Aren't these girlie dog card set by Rifle Paper Co. so adorable?! Love the fashionable girlie dogs :) (I am secretly waiting for dachshund series to come... :))
- [Today's Bridge 7.15.11](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/07/18/todays-bridge-7-15-11/) - We had to go pick up something in downtown Manhattan on Friday evening so we drove over the Brooklyn Bridge -- yes, today's bridge photos are taken from the car! These two are from Brooklyn to Manhattan. and this is on our way home... (for some reason, it came out so distorted...) Hope you all
- [Love (New York City)](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/07/15/love-new-york-city/) - Came across this cute "Love (New York City)" card this morning and had to share :) By Kathryn Whyte. I love her style! Very simple and cute. Her hand-lettering is great, too. and how cute are these baby cards?! Love <3 Very inspiring for my next card line, too... :) Happy Friday! xo Hijiri
- [Japan Type Map](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/07/14/japan-type-map/) - Japan Type Map by Bold and Noble. Caught my eye. It goes with few of my Ork Posters... My hometown "Takamatsu" is on there, too! :)
- [Today's Bridge 7.12.11](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/07/13/todays-bridge-7-12-11/) - It's been hot, hot, hot in NY! It was 95 degrees (35 Celsius) when I took this and it was around 5pm -- the Manhattan bridge looked great as usual, though, Maia and I were melting...
- [Tattly](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/07/12/tattly/) - The always amazing swissmiss launched the Tattly today! They offer designy temporary tattoos :) How fun! I especially like this Tattone 5K1 N by Josh Smith: and this Type Nerd by lovely Jessica Hische: I might have to grab some for fun and for my designy friends... There are more, look around here!
- [Origami Origami](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/07/11/origami-origami/) - When I visited Kinokuniya book store last Friday, I saw so many great stationery and paper goods besides Japanese books. And I had to get this "Origami" (in Japanese below, it says "Origami Origami") -- isn't this so cute?! Comes with a lot of everyday-use origami instructions like these: and it comes with so many
- [Bryant Park](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/07/08/bryant-park-2/) - Hello, Friday! I know it's the end of the day Friday... I had a meeting around Bryant Park today and after that, I took a walk around the park and went to Kinokuniya (love this book store! NY one is big and I felt like I was back in Japan... kind of) and I totally
- [Anne & Jake's Bright Colorful Midwestern Home](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/07/07/anne-jakes-bright-colorful-midwestern-home/) - Anne emailed saying their home tour is featured at apartment therapy today and one of my Live What You Love yellow prints is beautifully displayed in their bedroom!! I love the frame, ceramic collection around the art and the pretty dresser -- very well done, Anne & Jake! Makes me so happy to see my
- [OLGA Chalkboard Sign](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/07/06/olga-chalkboard-sign/) - There is a (relatively) new shop in DUMBO -- OLGA Guanabara -- their gallery-like shop filled with beautiful handmade furniture and jewelry is simply stunning! And their chalkboard sign?! Gorgeous!! Do you see the gold bold frame? Caught my eye immediately and had to take a picture. If you ever come visit DUMBO, you should
- [Godling Pearl Old Style No.3](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/07/05/godling-pearl-old-style-no-3/) - How was your 4th of July weekend?! Good, I hope! Heartfish Press welcomed a new (old) press on Sunday! Meet the Golding Pearl Old Style No. 3 -- made in 1902! Dan at the Arm Letterpress had been restoring it for me and finally she was ready to move into my studio. The Pearl can
- [Live What You Love 11th Edition](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/07/01/live-what-you-love-11th-edition/) - Happy Friday and Happy July! The summer is full swing, hope you have some fun plans this 4th of July weekend... :) Live What You Love 11th edition is all printed and available! Some new colors, some familiar colors... but overall, I was inspired by the summer. Here are some photos from the studio while
- [Inspiration: Beautiful Flowers](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/06/30/inspiration-beautiful-flowers/) - When we went to Bubby's for a dinner the other day, I couldn't help but notice all the flowers in the store. These were from ladies' room, but the colors and everything inspired me :) I've been getting ideas and inspirations together for our baby's nursery, these colors (light pinks, peach pinks, yellows, whites and
- [Found Art: Front Street Mural](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/06/29/found-art-front-street-mural/) - On Front street just under the Manhattan Bridge. New mural called “Intersection” by the team of Brooklyn artists Heidy Garay, Mikell Fine Isles and Sam Vernon. It's nice to have new art on the street, makes ordinary walk a little bit more special :) More info here.
- [Yellow Pig Planter](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/06/28/yellow-pig-planter/) - I've been looking for a cute planter for my little flower plants... and came across this cute yellow pig planter by Fruit Fly Pie on etsy! The flowers are yellow and I like yellow so I was kind of looking for a yellow one :) Do you know any yellow planter or any cool planter?
- [Letterpress of Pray](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/06/27/letterpress-of-pray/) - Bluemoon Letterpress in Japan is organizing an earthquake fundraiser letterpress exhibition called "Letterpress of Pray" at BOOKS KUBRICK gallery in Fukuoka this summer and Heartfish Press is more than proud and honored to be a part! They are still looking for more letterpress work for the gallery, if you are interested, please visit their page
- [Sneak Peek...](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/06/24/sneak-peek-2/) - Live What You Love 11th edition sneak peek... Available really soon! Light Grey is back in stock now! Happy Friday and Happy Weekend :)
- [Stem Cabinet Hooks](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/06/23/stem-cabinet-hooks/) - Stem Cabinet Hooks. I LOVE simple design and great solution. Wish listed! (via Sub-Studio Pinboard)
- [Be Awesome Today](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/06/22/be-awesome-today/) - This has been on my etsy favorites for a while now... Be Awesome Today. 8x10 art print by Lucius Art. Isn't it awesome?! :) I will try to be awesome today -- off to letterpress studio!
- [Sing for Hope Pop-up Piano at the Archway](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/06/21/sing-for-hope-pop-up-piano-at-the-archway/) - Remember this post? Well, the knitted grand piano is at the Manhattan Bridge Archway and already being enjoyed by many people! It's for "Sing for Hope"; the piano will be available to be played by all who pass by. More on DUMBO NYC blog and their website. Someone was playing the piano every 3 times
- [Today's Bridge 6.20.11](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/06/21/todays-bridge-6-20-11/) - I went to Brooklyn Bridge park with Maia -- I just love this park. There were a bride and a groom doing a photoshoot (can you see them?) -- they seem so happy :)
- [The High Line Section 2](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/06/20/high-line-section-2/) - The High Line section 2 was just opened and so I went to check it out with my lovely friends on Friday. There are few new art there -- this is entitled "Still Life with Landscape" by Sarah Sze. Sze created an elaborate metropolis of perspectival architectural models that are bisected by the High Line
- [Stackable Letter Rings](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/06/17/stackable-letter-rings/) - I came across these stackable letter rings via iSeL's Pinterest board and it was an immediate repin. Do you see how they are stack each other to make "word"? So cool! Here are "hi" for the weekend! We are going to Boston to celebrate our Dad's 60th birthday and the Father's Day :) Happy Father's
- [(Almost) Found Art: Knitted Grand Piano](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/06/16/almost-found-art-knitted-grand-piano/) - I think a knitted grand piano is coming to DUMBO really soon... found this covered up big thing in the archway yesterday and from the knitted legs and the petals, I'm pretty sure this is a grand piano. All covered by knit! Can't wait for it to be revealed :) It looks like it's by
- [Coming Soon...](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/06/15/coming-soon-2/) - Working on Live What You Love 11th (!) edition prints this month... Some new colors, some popular colors... all coming so soon :)
- [Letterpress Video](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/06/14/letterpress-video/) - Letterpress from Naomie Ross on Vimeo. This video is really beautiful I had to share! (via Design Love Fest) and with this in mind, I am off to letterpress studio :)
- [Today's Bridge 6.13.11](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/06/13/todays-bridge-6-13-11/) - It's been a little while since I took Today's Bridge photos... Here is the Manhattan Bridge from Washington Street. This view gets me every time. It's a bit hard to see in this photo, but you see the Empire State Building over the bridge, too. It's been nice and cooler this week :) Last week
- [Good Cheer Deals at Oh, Hello Friend](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/06/13/good-cheer-deals-at-oh-hello-friend/) - Heartfish Press is excited to announce this Good Cheer Deals over at Oh, Hello Friend this week! These letterpress prints are up to 40% off and free shipping to all US customers! If you've been eyeing for any of these prints, please go over to this page and make your purchase from there. Offer is
- [Renegade Craft Fair 2011](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/06/13/renegade-craft-fair-2011/) - I stopped by Renegade Craft Fair in McCarren Park, Brooklyn yesterday. Despite the storm weather report, it was actually a nice day and there were LOTS of people with LOTS of awesome booths, I really enjoyed it :) The Arm was actually doing a demonstration of letterpress printing in the booth!! (on the very right
- [F is for Father - Free Shipping!](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/06/09/f-is-for-father-free-shipping/) - Father's Day is coming right soon -- next Sunday, June 19th! F is for Father Letterpress Alphabet Greeting card is now FREE SHIPPING for all the US customers from our etsy shop. Offer ends this weekend. We are going to Boston to celebrate our dad's birthday and Father's day next weekend :)
- [Found Type: Brooklyn Flea](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/06/07/found-type-brooklyn-flea-2/) - Last Saturday, we went to Brooklyn Flea and found lots of fun stuff and of course, the types/letters :) Embroidery letters on an image in a vintage frame -- thought it was interesting. Fun little letters corner. Bunch of vintage pipe and cigarette tabacco tin cans "Velvet" Wished my initial contained letter N... Also wished
- [Found Type: Summer Wines](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/06/06/found-type-summer-wines/) - Blanc & Rouge — a wine shop in DUMBO always has great hand-lettering chalkboard sign. This one is no exception. Lovely "Summer Wines" lettering. I so wish I could just sip a little... (but I can't! I'm pregnant...)
- [NSS 2011 Recipe Card Project](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/06/03/nss-2011-recipe-card-project/) - Sponsored by Legion Paper, organized by Flywheel Press, this recipe card project was absolutely my favorite at the National Stationery Show 2011! Legion Paper is proud to announce its collaboration with 15 letterpress printers and designers on a project to promote the art of letterpress printing at the 2011 National Stationery Show from May 15-18,
- [Our Booth Giveaway at the NSS](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/06/02/our-booth-giveaway-at-the-nss/) - One of the things I learned and enjoyed at the stationery show is a booth giveaway. Every booth/company had something for the audiences to take home with so they can remember the booth/company. Some are just catalogs and business cards (well, these are mandatory), but some had really creative fun giveaways. I couldn't walk around
- [Royal Plantation Elephant Basket](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/06/01/royal-plantation-elephant-basket/) - This elephant basket from kate spade is ahhh-dorable! Wish listed... (I couldn't post anything all day today... I had this skin irritation/rash and had to go see doctor and that took all day long. I hope it goes away soon...) p.s Summer is here.
- [NSS – Ladies of Letterpress Booth](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/05/31/nss-ladies-of-letterpress-booth/) - I could NOT have done the National Stationery Show without these amazing gals. They are all so professional, talented, and very fun to work with, I was really happy to be a part of this great group of people. Thank you so much to every single one of you (and your friends, spouses and families)
- [Heartfish Press Booth at the NSS](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/05/27/heartfish-press-booth-at-the-nss/) - Finally, the final look of the Heartfish Press booth at the National Stationery Show 2011. Wood Type Letterpress Greeting Cards above, Houndstooth Letterpress Greeting Cards below. Pattern Note Cards both single cards and box sets: I (blank) You Letterpress Cards: Decorate your own Christmas Tree Card (both are featured on the Sweetest Occasion! Thank you!):
- [National Stationery Show Behind The Scene 3 + Press Room](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/05/26/national-stationery-show-behind-the-scene-3-and-press-room/) - The set-up day 3 -- I started off with the last row of placing alphabet cards and then, onto placing another vinyl stickers on the wall, kind of like a divider, that goes in between alphabet cards and other greeting cards. But... again, it was really hard to place it totally straight and it made
- [New: Pattern Note Cards](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/05/25/new-pattern-note-cards/) - Just a quick announcement that these 10 new pattern note cards are now available at my online shop! Inspired by the traditional Japanese tenugui textile patterns, Heartfish Press hand drew these patterns and letterpress-printed them as everyday note cards. Available in single card or box sets.
- [National Stationery Show Behind The Scene 2](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/05/24/national-stationery-show-behind-the-scene-2/) - The set up day 2 started with placing our shelves evenly and put up the vinyl logo stickers -- oh boy, was it hard! I'm short and pregnant, so my booth mates helped me (thank you!)... but for some reason, the sticker was so not straight... so we had to stop. Luckily, I had 2
- [National Stationery Show Behind The Scene 1](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/05/23/national-stationery-show-behind-the-scene-1/) - I still can't believe how awesome the stationery show was... I wanted to document as much as possible as a first timer (and for those of you who are thinking about exhibiting next year) so I will be sharing what went on behind the scenes first... The set up day 1 -- when we arrived,
- [I Want The World To Know...](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/05/20/i-want-the-world-to-know/) - AND Besides the National Stationery Show, I've been working on a miracle inside of me :) And we just found out what we are having yesterday!! We are so blessed and full of happiness :) The due date is October 6th and I am 20 weeks pregnant right now. It's been amazing to go through
- [Thank You So Much, NSS!](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/05/19/thank-you-so-much-nss/) - The National Stationery show has ended yesterday -- what an experience! I am still taking it all in, my body feels like it needs a little more rest, but most of all, I am very inspired and feeling great!! I met so many talented lovely people at the show, that itself was well worth the
- [The National Stationery Show 2011](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/05/15/the-national-stationery-show-2011/) - I will be at the National Stationery Show until the 18th. It has been crazy preparing for the show, but I am so excited about what's going to happen, what I would learn from this and who I'm going to meet! If you are coming to the show, please stop by booth #2362-68 and say
- [Pattern Note Cards](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/05/14/pattern-note-cards/) - These pattern note cards are debuting at the National Stationery Show -- tomorrow! Will be available for purchase from Heartfish Press online shop very soon... :) Pattern note cards Inspired by the traditional Japanese tenugui textile patterns, Heartfish Press hand drew these patterns and letterpress-printed them as everyday note cards. More colors and box sets
- [I (Blank) You Letterpress Card](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/05/13/i-blank-you-letterpress-card/) - The I (Blank) You letterpress greeting card is also debuting to the wholesale market this Sunday. Available with recycled red envelope or pink envelope. I (Blank) You card: Say it with your drawing! Draw your own heart-shape or customize your own message in an original way. It’s a great and creative way to add a
- [New: Wood Type Greeting Cards](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/05/12/new-wood-type-greeting-cards/) - These 3 new greeting cards are debuting this Sunday also! Available both at my online shop and wholesaling.Yes, they are all printed with wood type blocks, I just adore them so much! Wood Type Greeting Cards: Inspired by and letterpress-printed with beautiful vintage wood type blocks, Heartfish Press offers 3 different greeting cards with a
- [Alphabet Greeting Cards](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/05/11/alphabet-greeting-cards-2/) - This week is all about the National Stationery Show! I'll be introducing what's debuting on May 15th. First up is the Alphabet Greeting Cards. I reprinted them all for the show (some are in new colors) and will be available both from my online shop and wholesaling. Inspired by alphabet flash cards and the beauty
- [Heartfish Press Business Card](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/05/10/heartfish-press-business-card/) - One of the most important things that you need to have at the National Stationery Show is definitely your business cards. I had the design, but hadn't printed the actual business cards since it's launched in January 11th so this is really exciting to have them in my hands! I used Lettra 220lb. (oh, how
- [Stationery Trends Magazine](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/05/09/stationery-trends-magazine/) - The count down to the National Stationery Show started! I'm getting butterflies... as a first time exhibitor, I'm willing to make mistakes and learn from them. Set up starts this Thursday... I still have few things before the show, wish me luck! Prior to the show, Heartfish Press received a great mention on Stationery Trends
- [Happy Mother's Day!!](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/05/08/happy-mothers-day/) - Happy Happy Mother's Day for all the hardworking moms out there!! And my special thank you to my mom and my mom-in-law!! You are my inspiration and thank you so much for all you do. We love you!!! xoxo Hijiri p.s The photo is cute little yellow flowers Randy got me few days ago. It's
- [Custom Monogram Note Cards](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/05/06/custom-monogram-note-cards/) - Just finished and sent off these custom order of the monogram letterpress note cards. A set of 10 note cards for each monogram. Katy wanted them in darker colors which I actually don't do much so it was fresh for me :) Happy Friday and weekend, everyone! I'm off to print, print, print... xo Hijiri
- [Sneak Peek...](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/05/05/sneak-peek/) - I've been working hard for the National Stationery Show... it is coming right soon... (starts on the 15th!) Just wanted to share some sneak peeks from the new card lines that are debuting then :) More to come! xo Hijiri
- [Cherry Blossom Festival](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/05/04/cherry-blossom-festival/) - This past Sunday, I went to the Cherry Blossom Festival at the Brooklyn Botanical Garden. Now I think about it, we were right in the middle of moving last year, I couldn't go... so it's been 2 years since I went there last! Oh, it was so pretty as you can see :) and this
- [Everything Is Going to Be OK](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/05/03/everything-is-going-to-be-ok/) - My Live What You Love special edition letterpress print has been featured in Everything Is Going to Be OK from Chronicle Books... not just inside, but also in the back cover! Page 81: This book, as you can see from its title, it makes you feel good, confident, believe that everything is going to be
- [Today's Bridge 5.1.11](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/05/02/todays-bridge-5-1-11/) - Happy May! I can hardly believe that it is already May... I've been super busy preparing for the National Stationery Show -- that's in 2 weeks! Yesterday, I took a little much-needed break during the day and went to Cherry Blossom Festival. (Photos to come) On the way there, I bumped into a HUGE crowd
- [The Royal Wedding](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/04/29/the-royal-wedding/) - Congratulations, Kate and William!!! What a happy day :) (image via New York Times)
- [Found Marquee H](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/04/28/found-marquee-h/) - Walking down on Water Street, I found this marquee H on the window. I think this is from Urban Outfitters (I've been eying for a long time) -- made me want it even more! The window is for Henryboy. I think they just moved in...
- [Spring Has Sprung](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/04/27/spring-has-sprung/) - Yesterday was so hot and sunny (83 degrees!) -- I was so swamped all day inside, but I needed to go to post office anyway so I went outside with Maia and wow, spring was in full swing! I couldn't help snapping few pictures here and there, I just love the visible change on earth,
- [M is for Mother!](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/04/26/m-is-for-mother/) - Mother's day is fast approaching on May 8th -- I reprinted M is for Mother Alphabet greeting card! I am actually reprinting all of the alphabet greeting cards right now for the National Stationery Show, it'll all be a folded card instead of a flat card from now on and please understand the price increase...
- [Today's Bridge 4.24.11](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/04/25/todays-bridge-4-24-11/) - It was a nice and hot Easter Sunday (75 degrees out!). I had a nice brunch with my friend from high school and we took a walk around Brooklyn Bridge Park. Half of the Brooklyn Bridge has been in maintenance, but it was stunning as usual :) Hope you had a nice weekend also!
- [Vintage Tulip Jar](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/04/21/vintage-tulip-jar/) - How cute is this Tulip Jar?! My kitchen area will be happier with this... Fire King Tulip Grease Jar Bowl with Lid. Found at Olde Tyme Store. There is a matching Tulip Bowl, too :)
- [Tin Foil Sculptures](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/04/20/tin-foil-sculptures/) - Spotted in the Power House Arena boiler room window. The artist, Dean Millien has been making miniature sculptures and animal creations called “tin things/foil sculptures” -- my favorite is definitely this looong dachshund! More information about the exhibition here: LAND at the Powerhouse Boiler Room Windows
- [A Paper Record Player](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/04/19/a-paper-record-player/) - Paper Record Player from kellianderson on Vimeo. I know this has been around the web everywhere, but I couldn't help posting! Blew my mind! How awesome is this?! :) For more details and behind the creative process, please visit Kelli Anderson's blog here. Thank you so much for the inspiration!
- [Today's Bridge 4.17.11](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/04/18/todays-bridge-4-17-11/) - Yesterday was a happy Spring day (a bit windy and cold, but sunny and nice!), I was swamped, but I had to drag myself out and enjoy the Spring even a little bit... I'm glad I did! The cherry blossom trees by the Manhattan Bridge were in bloom and it was so pretty :) Sakura
- [Heartfish Press Mini Cards](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/04/15/heartfish-press-mini-cards/) - I've been keeping all the excess papers like this above. I'm all about recycling so I wanted to do something with the papers for a while... So I decided to print a mini card for Heartfish Press :) and voila! These are tiny folded cards measuring about 2 1/4" x 2". You might get one
- [Bubby's Store Sign in DUMBO](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/04/14/bubbys-in-dumbo/) - I'm assuming this is their store sign... a life size cow! Creative way to have your store sign, don't you think? In front of Bubby's in DUMBO. We had their BBQ dinner the other day -- yummy stuff! :)
- [DIY needlepoint kit](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/12/16/diy-needlepoint-kit/) - AMH Design booth was also at the trunk show last Saturday and I found it really interesting! They have a DIY needlepoint kit! Here are kit contents from their website... see here for more information. With these kits, you can make your own needlepoint photo albums and journals -- how neat! and needlepoint key chain,
- [Antique Monograms](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/04/13/antique-monograms/) - Lovely antique monogram S I came across... Makes me want to make something! I like this letter I, too...
- [Do Not Bend](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/04/12/do-not-bend/) - All my package has "DO NOT BEND" mark so the prints and cards won't get bended and I was using the office supply stamp for it for a while, then, the ink went out and so I've been handwriting the words on each package lately... but not any more! I got a hand carved rubber
- [Today's Bridge 4.9.11](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/04/11/todays-bridge-4-9-11/) - I think Spring has finally sprung! It's been really nice and warm, makes me want to stay outside longer. I took a long walk last Saturday just because it was so nice and the Manhattan Bridge looked beautiful :) This was taken from the end of Main Street. Do you see the Empire State Building,
- [Found Art: DUMBO](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/04/11/found-art-dumbo-3/) - On my block in DUMBO, I started seeing these series of art -- made me look! I especially love the "Fried Chicken" below. Not sure who's behind these, but it keeps popping up here and there... Hope you all had a great weekend! xo Hijiri
- [Smile, it's Friday :)](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/04/08/smile-its-friday/) - Happy Friday, everyone! :) Lots of SMILE to you! I'm off to printing all day... Picture is from my friend, Fukuka, who bought these from Heartfish Press shop (and half of her support went to Japan -- Thank you!) and sent me a picture in a frame! So cute! Thank you, Fukuka <3
- [Enchantment Under The Sea](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/04/07/enchantment-under-the-sea/) - Enchantment under the sea is so right word for this "gold" fish coin purse by Kate Spade. Caught my eye and made me smile :) Heartfish loves fish, too! Wish listed...
- [Custom Poster: All You Need Is Love](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/04/06/custom-poster-all-you-need-is-love/) - Alison wanted a custom piece for above her fireplace and the phrase she choose? "All You Need Is Love" :) 1st color, light grey printed -- missing O here... Add back the letter O and put scond color, light pink... and print! I love how it came out! Great wood type texture and perfect imperfection
- [Twenty-Eight Feet Rose](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/04/05/twenty-eight-feet-rose/) - You will find this giant rose on the New Museum if you walk by there right now. Entitled Rose ll by Isa Genzken, it's the second sculpture to be presented as part of the New Museum’s ongoing Façade Sculpture Program (The first one was "Hell, Yes!" by Ugo Rondinone). It's a pretty (and HUGE) rose
- [Found Type: FMEC](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/04/04/found-type-fmec/) - Hope you had a nice weekend... I had a shopping (for Japan!) and early dinner day with my friend in the city yesterday :) and while I was having fun, I found this sprayed letters "F M E C" everywhere on Houston Street. Blue on yellow. It stood out to me so I snapped a
- [Google Helvetica Today](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/04/01/google-helvetica-today/) - hehehe! Happy April Fool's day! (When you google "Comic Sans" it also shows all in Comic Sans.) via @ashetler (sending you warm thoughts to you, Angela! She is in Fukushima, Japan...)
- [Needle Felting Extravaganza Photos](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/03/31/needle-felting-extravaganza-photos/) - I mentioned this exhibition before, the Needle Felting Extravaganza -- it is ending tomorrow... if you are in NYC, you still have time to stop by and see some amazing needle felting work, but for you who don't live here, here are some photos I took from the opening reception night... Each work was so
- [Vintage Metal Orange Letter H](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/03/30/vintage-metal-orange-letter-h/) - This vintage metal letter H is so calling my name... Love the shape and it's orange! It can come live with me and fit right in here, I know so...
- [Today's Bridge 3.28.11](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/03/29/todays-bridge-3-28-11/) - The Manhattan Bridge from Washington Street. I love this view, never gets old... I walked to Brooklyn Heights and back today, it's always nice to come home to awesome bridges.
- [Heart Brooch](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/03/28/heart-brooch/) - I'm off to a slow start today... a morning appointment in the city turned into all day thing, just getting back to start my week... (hope you had a nice weekend!) and as I see even more Japan relief things that people are doing/organizing all over the Internet (so touching!!), I just couldn't resist posting
- [Heart Bowl](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/03/25/heart-bowl/) - Lovely heart bowl by Koide Studio. You know how much I love heart-shape :) and Koide Studio is donating 50% of proceed from any items in the shop to Japan Earthquake relief fund. They have awesome ceramic products, I highly recommend checking it out. Happy Friday! Lots of hearts to you <3
- [Paper Dress](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/03/24/paper-dress-2/) - Found this pretty and fun paper dress at the Papyrus show window in upper east side. Caught my eye. It looks like it was made out of scrap papers or misprint papers all cut out to circles. Being a recycle supporter, I think it's such a cool way to use waste papers :) It also
- [Today's Bridge 3.18.11](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/03/23/todays-bridge-3-18-11/) - brrrrr. The winter is still here. I knew it would come back one last time before Spring comes full swing. (Hopefully, this is the last time to see you, winter, for a while...) I was flipping through my iPhone photos and remembered these Brooklyn Bridge photos I took last Friday -- it was 75 degrees
- [Knitted Bicycle in DUMBO](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/03/22/knitted-bicycle-in-dumbo/) - Last summer, I found the knitted bicycle in Lower East side... and another one is in DUMBO right now! On York street near Front street. (These pictures were taken 1.5 weeks ago, it was still there this weekend) After the post last year, my friend Hine saw it and she found the artist: it is
- [100% of Iris Print Sales goes to Japan](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/03/21/100-of-iris-print-sales-goes-to-japan/) - Last week, Heartfish Press gathered 50% of all sales from the online shop and I am very happy to announce $225.50 has been raised and donated to the American Red Cross Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami Relief! Thank you so much for your help!! We are continuing to raise fund by offering this Iris Letterpress
- [Remembrance poster](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/03/21/remembrance-poster/) - Good morning :) Hope you had a nice weekend... I went to the bake sale (it's happening again this Saturday, I donated some letterpress cards and will be there this week!) and the fundraising event to support my friends and my country. It felt really great :) Came across this awesome poster by Beauchamping and
- [Bake & Craft Sale for Japan Relief](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/03/18/bake-craft-sale-for-japan-relief/) - Tomorrow and next Saturday, there is going to be a bake and craft sale in uptown NYC. Aki from oktak is organizing the event, she'll have some of her wonderful handmade goods there, Heartfish Press will also be donating some letterpress cards, plus lots of yummy handmade baked goods (I can't wait to get some)
- [Heartfish Hearts Hearts <3](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/03/17/heartfish-hearts-hearts/) - Letterpress Folk Heart print by Dutch Door Press -- been eying on it forever and today, March 17th, 100% of proceeds go to American Red Cross for Earthquake and Tsunami Relief effort in Japan! They have so many lovely prints and cards, if you need some letterpress fix, please go over there now! Another lovely
- [Unite for Japan in NYC](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/03/16/unite-for-japan-in-nyc/) - If you are in NYC, please save the date for this Saturday, March 19th for this fundraising event for the Japan earthquake and tsunami relief efforts. It'll be at the Lolita bar on 266 Broom Street. There will be a $20 cover charge that will 100% go towards donations and also, there will be an
- [Shop and donate!](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/03/15/shop-and-donate/) - There are a lot of artists trying to raise funds for Japan Earthquake relief, it is so touching to see! It's great for us, too, we can shop and be a help at the same time :) Tomoko from TOTA Press is printing a special edition of letterpress cards (see picture above) and 100% of
- [50% of sales goes to Japan Earthquake Fund](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/03/13/50-of-sales-goes-to-japan-earthquake-fund/) - I have decided to donate 50% of sales from my online shop to Japan Earthquake fund all week. There are a lot of other ways to help Japan: Text "Red Cross" to 90999 and donate $10 from your phone. Donate online here to the Red Cross. Donate online here to the Save The Children. Donate
- [My Heart Goes Out to Japan...](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/03/11/my-heart-goes-out-to-japan/) - (photo via the Atlantic) I just had to take a moment here and send all my thoughts out to Japan... what a shocking and devastating news... it broke my heart when I first heard the news and all the photos, videos, news on TV make me tear up. I am praying all day all week...
- [Found Type: Dcever](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/03/10/found-type-dcever/) - Found on the street. (Washington Street to be exact) Dcever's tag. Caught my eye.
- [Bloomsbury Tape](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/03/09/bloomsbury-tape/) - Bloomsbury decorative sticky tape by summerville. I love using fun tapes, especially for wrapping gifts or decorating a card with them and so this is calling my name so loudly and clearly :) Love all the flower illustrations, they are so great! LOVE <3 (first seen via poppytalk, images via summerville)
- [Flower Dress](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/03/08/flower-dress/) - Spotted at the Uniqlo store window in SOHO. Isn't it so lovely? And I am so proud to say that the artist/designer behind this is one of my good friends, Mioko Mochizuki. Love all the different flowers she used and the colors are just so perfect... She also made these fantastic flower short pants --
- [Today's Bridge 3.7.11](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/03/07/todays-bridge-3-7-11/) - It's been definitely warmer here, Maia and I stopped by the Brooklyn Bridge park on the way back from post office today. First time in a very long time! The always-stunning bridges welcomed us :)
- [Numbers Napkin](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/03/07/numbers-napkin/) - #'s napkin via CB2. Caught my eye. Love the design and the blocked colored negative spaces! The yellow there is just perfect :)
- [Modern Stripe Bottle Vase](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/03/04/modern-stripe-bottle-vase/) - I just couldn't help but posting these wonderful Modern Stripe Bottle Vase by dahlhaus -- every time I look at them, they make me oh, so happy! :) I can see that the spring is right there, my mind is filled with happy springy colors. The dahlhaus shop carries more ceramics that are inspired by
- [Needle Felting Extravaganza!](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/03/03/needle-felting-extravaganza/) - If you are in NYC, the Needle Felting Extravaganza is opening today featuring amazing 4 Needle Felting Fiber artists -- Moxie, Hine Mizushima (can't wait to see her & her work!), Kit Lane, Yoko Nomura at gallery hanahou.
- [Helvetica Notebook](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/03/02/helvetica-notebook/) - Came across this Helvetica Notebook over at Veer -- isn't it cool? It has 2 sides, LOVE side and HATE side, just like any other relationship... ha! and the notebook is ruled throughout with additional quotes. Great gift idea for your designer friends!
- [Custom print: Number 1](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/03/01/custom-print-number-1/) - Anita from UK wanted a custom print that has the number "1" on chipboard with white ink. I love printing on chipboard and the color combination! Another fun custom project, thank you, Anita! The wood type number 1 on Vandercook press, all locked up and inked, ready to print. To make the white come out
- [Everything is gonna be alright](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/02/28/everything-is-gonna-be-alright/) - I came across these wonderful typographic posters over the weekend (did you see the Oscars? I was so happy to see Natalie Portman won the Best Actress!) and just wanted to share. Monday can be hectic, but hey, "Stay cool, be confident and everything is gonna be alright"! There are 2 others just as great!
- [Meet my Kelsey Press](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/02/25/meet-my-kelsey-press/) - I don't think I've ever introduced my Kelsey Excelsior Tabletop Press... well, here she is! She has been restored and modified, she does a great job. I recently printed Heartfish Press logo on the back of the cards and so took some photos :) Hope you enjoyed meeting this little press! :) Happy Friday &
- [STOMP](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/02/24/stomp/) - Yesterday was my birthday (yes, I'm older and wiser today :P) and went to see STOMP for the first time! I've known about the show for quite some time, but never seen the real one -- wow, I really enjoyed it very much! They pretty much made rhythm/music out of nothing and everything. It was
- [1000 More Greetings](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/02/23/1000-more-greetings/) - Our work was featured in 1000 More Greetings book!! Yaaay!! (The credit shows Hijirik Studio, the former studio name) On page 87 -- The Alphabet Greeting cards. On page 98 -- the Calendar cards. (will be back in stock soon) Thank you so much for this wonderful mention! I've been a big fan of 1000
- [MoMA Visit 2.21.11](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/02/22/moma-visit-2-21-11/) - Hi there! Hope you had a nice President's day weekend... (if you are in US) We celebrated our anniversary by staying at a nice hotel in mid-town followed by a nice steak house dinner and walking around the beautiful city. It was perfect :) We also stopped by MoMA yesterday after checking out of the
- [To Us!](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/02/18/to-us/) - Happy Friday, everyone! It's a long weekend here in US (Monday is a President's day holiday) and it is our 4th wedding anniversary weekend so my mind is all about anniversary! These letterpress cards from Fugu Fugu Press are so cute and perfect, I had to share :) It's been the best 4 years of
- [blackbird letterpress](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/02/17/blackbird-letterpress/) - Kathryn from blackbird letterpress was so very kind and sent me some of her letterpress samplers after exchanging few tweets about UPPERCASE magazine issue 8 and how we both received my LOVE print. She told me to "slip it in the mag like it came that way ;)"! And here they are. I received not
- [Affordable Art & Home Market](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/02/16/affordable-art-and-home-market/) - I've been meaning to let you know that Affordable Art and Home market has been started over at poppytalk handmade! Please come visit our virtual booth -- can you tell that I'm so ready for Spring? I am off to a letterpress studio now. Have a great day :)
- [Miles to Style](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/12/14/miles-to-style/) - Psst. There is a new blog in town :: Miles to Style. My friend slash lovely client Christine from LAMA has launched a blog about fashion and dog! Christine and her adorable dog, Miles (I've met him when I first met Christine, he was in his bag, didn't say anything throughout our meeting at a
- [Today's Bridge 2.11.11](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/02/15/todays-bridge-2-11-11/) - It's been pretty mild and nice around here (it looks cold today, though...) makes it a little easier to walk around, stop and look at the beautiful bridges... The Manhattan Bridge looked so pretty last Friday, I walked closer on Washington Street and took a picture. Realized that DUMBO is now full of constructions... lots
- [Happy Valentine's Day!](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/02/14/happy-valentines-day-3/) - (Hand with Heart dictionary art print by ROCOCCO-CO) Happy Valentine's Day! Hope you all had a nice weekend and you will have a lovely day today... :) Thank you so much for all your LOVE giveaway entries last week, I enjoyed reading each and every comment, all made me smile :) I wish I could
- [Custom print: I'll eat you up](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/02/11/custom-print-ill-eat-you-up/) - Last year, lovely Lindsay from Lindsay Wilson Photography contacted me for another custom work with great news -- it's for her expected baby's room! I was really excited to work on such a special piece. She wanted to match the yellow so she sent in a paint chip and I happened to have the matching
- [Thank you, thank you, thank you!](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/02/10/thank-you-2/) - I just want to take a moment here and thank for each wonderful blog/magazine... You are all my inspiration, I couldn't be happier and more honored to be featured! UPPERCASE magazine issue 8 :: HELLO letterpress print was featured in the first spread! (photo via UPPERCASE Flickr) Poppytalk :: Introduction to Heartfish Press and LOVE
- [Mermaid Screen Print](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/02/09/mermaid-screen-print/) - Being a proud Pisces, I had my eye on this mermaid screen print by roddy&ginger (love their stuff!) for a while... isn't she lovely? Love the colors, too. (and it's on sale now!) If you are more into pirate, look here!
- [New Colors: HELLO Letterpress Print](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/01/27/new-colors-hello-letterpress-print/) - Hello! :) I printed the HELLO print in new colors... Wood type set and paper placement adjusted: 1st new color... a light gray! and 2nd new color... a light blue! Here are the final products available at my shop! HELLO Print in light grey: HELLO Print in Blue: Hope you like these :) xo Hijiri
- [UPPERCASE Magazine Issue8](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/01/28/uppercase-magazine-issue8/) - Do you subscribe to UPPERCASE magazine? If you haven't already, it's not too late -- Issue 8 is just out and it is the letterpress issue! Each copy comes with an authentic vintage matchbox label AND a letterpress print/card sampler. I am so proud to say that Heartfish Press is one of the participants! (video
- [LOVE Giveaway](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/02/07/love-giveaway/) - Hi there! I hope you all had a great weekend... did you watch Super Bowl? Or Puppy Bowl? :) Heartfish Blog has a new look now to go with the Heartfish Press website as you realized. Simpler and cleaner, has bigger images and I'll be organizing contents more so it'll be easier to find what
- [Kate Spade Prints](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/02/08/kate-spade-prints/) - Artist portfolio prints spring series by Kate Spade. I am especially in love with the typography + heart in pink and red print shown here... so cute and love all the overlapping letters and hearts! <3
- [Today's Bridge 1.27.11](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/01/28/todays-bridge-1-27-11/) - Just when everyone in NY thought all the snow was finally melting away... it snowed. a lot. again. Yesterday was actually really pretty with all the new snow, on the street, on the trees, everywhere :) The Brooklyn Bridge & the snow (that's a car in front of this picture): The sledding hill was open
- [Kenny Scharf Bowery Mural](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/01/31/kenny-scharf-bowery-mural/) - Hi there! I hope you all had a nice weekend and are ready for another week :) I was in the city this Saturday and had a perfect "I LOVE NY" moment -- passed by the Bowery Mural wall (on Bowery and Houston, by Deitch Projects) and saw Kenny Scharf finishing up his awesome wall!
- [NEW: Houndstooth Letterpress Cards](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/02/01/new-houndstooth-letterpress-cards/) - Happy February, everyone! It's my favorite month of the year despite the snow and coldness :) and Valentine's Day is around the corner, do you have a special card for this year yet? I printed some new greeting cards, I've been meaning to share... It's a houndstooth card with a little twist :) Some shots
- [Hearts for Haiti](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/02/02/hearts-for-haiti/) - Hearts for Haiti, beautiful papier-mâché hearts by West Elm. I couldn't help but sharing this morning. Handcrafted by the artisans of Caribbean Craft, an artisan’s collaborative in Port au Prince, Haiti, these whimsical ornaments make a bright, festive statement suspended in multiples in a window or displayed in a bowl. Best of all, 10% of
- [Year of the Rabbit Letterpress Print](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/02/03/year-of-the-rabbit-letterpress-print/) - Happy Chinese New Year 2011! It's the Year of the Rabbit. It officially begins today :) I came across this Year of the Rabbit letterpress print by Dutch Door Press and it made me so happy. They created this print inspired by Chinese cut paper art. Super cute! xo Hijiri
- [Found Type: St. Mark’s Bookshop](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/02/04/found-type-st-mark’s-bookshop/) - I was at the St. Mark’s Bookshop the other day and found few types/type treatments I wanted to share. This poster on the wall caught my eye. The End of Print. Love the type treatment. Looks like wood types... There are a lot of hand-printed books in the shop, it's awesome to look around. This
- ["I Blank You" Goes To...](http://www.heartfish.com/2009/01/25/i-blank-you-goes-to/) - Thank you so much for your sweet comments on my blog birthday post! It was a small giveaway so I decided to do "Amida-kuji" -- a Japanese ladder lottery. Growing up in Japan, we always played this lottery game and thought it'd be fun to share it here, too! So this is how you play.
- [St. Mark's Bookshop](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/02/08/st-marks-bookshop/) - There is an independent book store called "St. Mark's Bookshop" in Lower East Side and this is my favorite book store so far. It was established in 1977 -- the same year I was born! They have so many books and magazines on designs and arts, I can spend all day in here! 31 Third
- [Meet (almost) My New-Old Press](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/01/26/meet-almost-my-new-old-press/) - Here she is! The Golding Pearl Old Style No.3, that is! She has been in the process of being restored at the Arm and almost ready to come home to my studio. When I visited the Arm, I got to meet her and she was so beautiful, I can't wait to print with her! The
- [The Arm Visit](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/01/25/the-arm-visit/) - Last Friday, I visited the Arm letterpress studio to help my friend print their save-the-date cards -- I didn't realize that it'd been a long time since I last visited! I knew it's going to be fun printing with a friend, but I forgot how awesome that is to be in the public printing shop
- [Today's Bridge 1.21.11](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/01/24/todays-bridge-1-21-11/) - Today's Bridge is from a different part of town -- Williamsburg :) A bit hard to see, but the Manhattan Bridge and the Brooklyn Bridge from a subway ride on the Williamsburg Bridge. The sun was setting, the sky was pink and it was beautiful. Walking down on Broadway towards Williamsburg Bridge. Yes, snowed more
- [Basic Japanese Cooking](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/01/21/basic-japanese-cooking/) - I received this cool Japanese cooking book along with many other nice things including a brand-new rice cooker (!) on Christmas from my parents-in-law (thank you so much!!) and I had to share because not only this book tells you how to cook all sorts of great Japanese meals, but also, the photography of the
- [Today's Bridge 1.19.11](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/01/20/todays-bridge-1-19-11/) - It's been so wet outside with the snow and the rain... this is Manhattan Bridge looking from Cadman Plaza East (it becomes Washington Street) I know which way is my home from anywhere because of the bridge. and I like that. Happy Thursday, everyone!
- [DIY: Pompoms From Cupcake Liners](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/01/19/diy-pompoms-from-cupcake-liners/) - When I saw this image below on Design*Sponge last week, I was all over it. So cute, fun and oh my god, it's made out of cupcake liners and I can make one, too?! (see the whole post for direction on how to make one) I immediately bookmarked thinking I'm going to make this someday...
- [PLY.](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/01/18/ply/) - Yesterday all day, I was having problems with logging in here, but it's finally fixed and I can blog again! yay :) A week ago on January 11th, while Heartfish Press was launching, a new letterpress studio opened on the other side of the planet -- in Tokyo, that is! It's called PLY. (pronounce just
- [Poppytalk Handmade Love Transforms](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/01/17/poppytalk-handmade-love-transforms/) - Hi there! Hope you all had a great weekend... :) Today, Poppytalk Handmade new market launches -- Love Transforms -- and I am so proud to be included. Please visit our (virtual) booth here, I hope you like what you see... This is the first time participating as Heartfish Press! I did some updates this
- [New 5x7 Letterpress Prints](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/01/14/new-5x7-letterpress-prints/) - I have few new 5x7 letterpress prints in my new shop! Let me introduce... Lace Heart Letterpress Print in Blue (Love the color): LOVE Letterpress Print 5x7 in Red (100 of them went to UPPERCASE issue 8 -- letterpress issue!): LOVE Letterpress Print 5x7 in Yellow: and SMILE in Yellow is back! Happy Friday, everyone!
- [Limited Edition LOVE Print](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/01/13/limited-edition-love-print/) - With Valentine's Day coming right soon, the love is definitely in the air everywhere! and I LOVE it :) I printed this very limited edition of LOVE print, which will be featured in an upcoming book... (more about that later) I love overlapping effects that letterpress can do so I wanted to try that --
- [Live What You Love Special Edition 2011](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/01/12/live-what-you-love-special-edition-2011/) - There are few new prints in my new shop... I'll be introducing them one by one this week :) First up is Live What You Love special edition 2011. Wood type setting on Vandercook Press without the letter O: I decided to go with the really light pale pink this time, very sweet combination of
- [Heartfish Press Softly Launches...](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/01/11/heartfish-press-softly-launches/) - It's here! Happy 1.11.11! I sort of finished the new website and started preparing things for going live at 1:11pm... but of course, there are few problems (i.e URL -- update: FIXED!) and I am still working working as of right now... but it's out there now :) This is a really soft launch, though,
- [Happy (Snow) Friday!](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/01/07/happy-snow-friday/) - It is snowing again today in Brooklyn, the snowflakes are HUGE. Wishing you all a Happy Friday :) I will be busy getting ready for Heartfish Press (soft) launch on Tuesday so I'm taking a blog break until then... see you all next week on 1.11.11! Picture is Maia this morning being a drama queen
- [Typography Soap](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/01/06/typography-soap/) - Love this Typography soap by soapylove. You can design your own by picking the color and the scent, too. Graphic touch in your bathroom or kitchen anyone?
- [Heartfish Press Has a Facebook Page!](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/01/05/heartfish-press-has-a-facebook-page/) - That's right, it has an official Facebook page now! Please "LIKE" the Heartfish Press :) The launch is in less than a week! aww and if you haven't already, please follow me at Twitter also :) (The name will change on January 11th.) Really appreciate all your support!! xo Hijiri
- [Today's Bridge 1.3.11](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/01/05/todays-bridge-1-3-11/) - I meant to post these photos 2 days ago... The first "Today's Bridge" of the year! Brooklyn Bridge from Washington Street: Manhattan Bridge also from Washington Street: May Today's Bridge in 2011 be even more awesome... :)
- [2011 Buy Local Calendar](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/01/04/2011-buy-local-calendar/) - Did you get your 2011 calendar(s) yet? I have a few, but this 2011 Buy Local Calendar by Claudia Pearson is my favorite this year (Thank you, Randy!) -- It's on our kitchen wall nice and proud! This 2011 calendar acts as a handy reminder of what we should be buying locally every month. Each
- [New Year's Resolutions](http://www.heartfish.com/2011/01/03/new-years-resolutions/) - What are your New Year's resolutions? Do you usually write them down somewhere or just think of them in your head? I usually write them down on my schedule book (and never really get looked back all year), but when I came across this mini notepad that says "2011 resolutions" on Quotes & Notes etsy
- [Wishing You a Happy New Year...](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/12/31/wishing-you-a-happy-new-year/) - This will be my last post of the year 2010... ((How fast did 2010 fly away? Was that a year ago already?!)) It's been another great year here at Heartfish, thank you so much for visiting and sharing your thoughts, all your sweet words, cheers, smiles... everything! It really means a lot to me (happy
- [Crafting a Meaningful Home](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/12/30/crafting-a-meaningful-home/) - Randy got me this book called Crafting a Meaningful Home by lovely Meg Mateo Ilasco for Christmas along with many other things (thank you, love!) and I had to share how great it is! I am so very inspired and I think one of my new year resolutions will be to make something for our
- [Found Snowmen](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/12/29/found-snowmen/) - It's so fun to see some creation in the snow... I found these snowmen on Washington Street and made me smile :) Aren't they awesome? There is a hill and people were sledding all day yesterday. I wish I had a sled... looked so fun!
- [Today's Bridge 12.27.10 (evening)](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/12/28/todays-bridge-12-27-10-evening/) - I couldn't help taking more pictures of the snow and the bridge... It was so crazy outside! No car could drive the road so there was no car (we couldn't even move our rental car!), few people were walking around, but the town was dead quiet, I had to walk in 20 inches of snow
- [Today's Bridge 12.27.10](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/12/27/todays-bridge-12-27-10/) - I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas... We drove back on Christmas night, actually, due to the expected snow storm -- thank goodness, we did, yesterday all day was a crazy snow storm! And look what it did to our streets... This is on Plymouth Street, looking down the 2 bridges. Usually looks like
- [Merry Christmas!!!](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/12/24/merry-christmas-2/) - Merry Christmas to you and yours!!! I hope your Christmas is filled with joy, love and peace... :) Pictures are our parents' Christmas tree and Randy's first ornament from 1976. See you on Monday! Have a great Christmas :)
- [1 Day Until Christmas](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/12/24/1-day-until-christmas/) - Happy Christmas Eve!!! This video is Maia opening her stocking last Christmas... She LOVED it! Hope this makes you smile :) May your Christmas be filled with joy, love and happiness!!! xoxo Hijiri
- [3 Days Until Christmas](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/12/22/3-days-until-christmas/) - 3 days until Christmas, I wanted to share some beautiful photos from my Flickr favorites :) Enjoy! (via H is for Home) This illustration. (via dolce press) (via dottie angel) (via trisha brink design) (via Sweetnellie) We're driving up to Massachusetts this evening, trying to finish everything and ready to leave... Have a great day,
- [2 Days Until Christmas](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/12/23/2-days-until-christmas/) - One of my favorite Christmas albums is definitely the Charlie Brown's Holiday Hits by Vince Guaraldi Trio. Especially, Linus and Lucy song -- makes me want to do a little Christmas dance! :D (this is the best I could find... it's edited a bit and not the best quality, but you can see their awesome
- [4 Days Until Christmas](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/12/21/4-days-until-christmas/) - The Time Warner center at Columbus Circle has "Holiday Under the Stars" illumination show. These big stars change colors with music, it's simply pretty and festive, I looked at it for a little while :) All the trees outside has lots of lights, too... everywhere :) 4 days left, we leave to Boston tomorrow evening!
- [5 Days Until Christmas](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/12/20/5-days-until-christmas/) - I stopped by Brooklyn Flea and GIFTED market on Saturday to pick up something and I found all sorts of vintage Christmas related stuff... and Santas! These Santas have seen so many Christmases, it's interesting to think about what they've seen... oh and vintage Dr. Seuss toy I had to take a photo of :)
- [7 Days Until Christmas](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/12/18/7-days-until-christmas/) - There is a Christmas tree in the Manhattan Bridge archway in DUMBO. I see this everyday (besides my tree) and makes me happy every time :) 7 days!! I'm going to run some holiday related errands now and also, see some friends. Have a great day!
- [8 Days Until Christmas](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/12/17/8-days-until-christmas/) - Lovely Kate Spade's window display in SoHo. I always LOVE and admire what they do for their company brand, their products are great, too. JOY to the world!
- [9 Days Until Christmas](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/12/16/9-days-until-christmas/) - Macy's NYC! They are open 24 hours for the 3 days before Christmas if you have any last minute shopping at 3am, you can count on them. They are playing Christmas stories on all of their showcase windows, it's really entertaining and kids love that :) I love the big "Believe" on the building... and
- [Golden Rule Letterpress Poster](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/12/16/golden-rule-letterpress-poster/) - Golden Rule Letterpress Poster by Studio On Fire caught my eye more than ever (first found via swissmiss). That's exactly what my parents told us to do growing up! And it's such a lovely collaboration of a father and son; All elements are hand drawn by Koen (age 6) with a Sharpie marker at the
- [10 Days Until Christmas](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/12/15/10-days-until-christmas/) - I saw this photo on Flickr (so cute) and realized that the count down has started! So everyday from here on until Christmas, I'll be posting something I find in the city, my surroundings and things that have great Christmas spirit :) Today, I saw a big group of people singing gospel music happily in
- [Be Happy and Free Holiday Ornament Card](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/12/13/be-happy-and-free-holiday-ornament-card/) - At Kings County Holiday market yesterday, I met lovely Elana from Mélangerie -- they have great products like Scratch and Sniff Holiday cards and To Have and To Hold tote bag (and much more!) but I especially love their Be Happy and Free Holiday Ornament Card! Great idea and great typography, and with that little
- [My Booth & Thank You](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/12/13/mybooth_thankyou/) - I had such a fun time at Kings County General Store Holiday market yesterday, yes, the weather was bad (it rained... again, but could be way worse i.e snow storm) but I got lots of warm support and instant feedback that I never get from selling online, gave me so much energy and motivation! Thank
- [Reminder: Holiday Market Tomorrow Dec. 12th](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/12/11/reminder-holiday-market-tomorrow-dec-12th/) - I'll be showing my letterpress goodies and also, having a sample sale tomorrow at Southpaw in Park Slope Brooklyn. I hope to see you there! To make your trip even more worth, the Brooklyn Flea (it's huge, 3 floors packed with vintage stuff and handmade goods!) is walking distance from this place so before or
- [Business Certificate](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/12/10/business-certificate/) - Just came back from the County Clerk's office... Heartfish Press is officially registered and I have the certified copy right here with me! aww I am super excited! Now, I have a month to prepare for the 1.11.11 launch... oh god. No holiday break for me for sure. Wish me luck!! :)
- [Christmas Tree 2010](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/12/10/christmas-tree-2010/) - Happy Friday! How was your week?! Did yours fly as fast as mine did? The only time I felt like the time had stopped was whenever I looked at our Christmas tree that we put up last weekend. It's been making me happy every single day ever since! This year, it's not against the wall
- [The Marimekko Shop](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/12/09/the-marimekko-shop/) - I finally stopped by the Marimekko Shop in the Crate and Barrel SoHo store the other day! Ohh, I was such a happy girl at the shop, I LOVE the bold patterns and the colors of the Marimekko world, and the shop was of course filled with all that and more. I took few pictures
- [Letterpress Things](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/12/08/letterpress-things/) - Today, I'll share more pictures from my visit to Letterpress Things in Chicopee, MA. Come this way! The entrance... After going up the stairs... it's a letterpress treasure land! We met the owner, John Barrett, he says he bought 17 letterpress shops this year alone and he never throws out anything. It is literally filled
- [Poster at the Letterpress Things](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/12/07/poster-at-the-letterpress-things/) - I was so happy to get to go to Letterpress Things after thanksgiving while we were in MA, that place is amazing! More photos soon, but I wanted to share this awesome poster -- "When I get a little money, I buy type and presses and if any is left, I buy food & clothes"
- [New: SMILE Letterpress Print in Red](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/12/06/new-smile-letterpress-print-in-red/) - Just a quick announcement that I printed SMILE in new color -- red! :) Also, Lace Heart Letterpress print in black is back in stock, 4x6 size this time :) SMILE to you!!
- [Found Type: Brooklyn Flea](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/12/06/found-type-brooklyn-flea/) - Good morning. How was your weekend? Good, I hope! I started my holiday shopping, pulled out and decorated our Christmas tree (pictures soon)... gosh, I forgot how much I love the holidays! The city is really pretty, it's worth going outside even though it's in 30 degrees... aw I stopped by Kings County General Store
- [Eat Drink and Be Merry Felt Coasters](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/12/02/eat-drink-and-be-merry-felt-coasters/) - Eat Drink and Be Merry Set of four felt coasters by pepper sprouts are perfect for holiday parties and holiday gifts for the hosts, especially if you are / the host is into typography. The "Eat, Drink, and Be Merry" greeting has been lasercut from this beautiful wool felt. It's cute to send this as
- [Holiday Gift Guides with Pinterest](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/12/01/holiday-gift-guides-with-pinterest/) - You might have already heard/seen that sfgirlbybay and pinterest are teaming up to help you with your holiday gift ideas this year -- and I started my own holiday guide, too! It's not specifically targeted towards anyone, but I hope it helps... :) I'm still pinning away everyday so please check back often! ((Actually, I
- [Renegade Holiday Craft Fair Posters](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/11/30/renegade-holiday-craft-fair-posters/) - These posters for Renegade Holiday Craft Fair are so cute and well done! Caught my eye immediately. Love love love to each city version <3 Designed by Kate Sutton -- love her work! If you are lucky and live in Chicago, San Francisco and Los Angels, make sure to go check it out for me...
- [Secret Black Friday + Cyber Monday Sale](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/11/26/secret-black-friday-cyber-monday-sale/) - Just wanted to let you know that I'm having a secret Black Friday & Cyber Monday sale throughout this weekend -- offering 10% off on all purchases (exclude shipping)! Please enter the coupon code "HOLIDAYSALE" when you check out. I hope you stop by the shop! The sale is on right now and ends Monday, November 29th at
- [Happy Thanksgiving!](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/11/24/happy-thanksgiving-2/) - Wishing you a very Happy Thanksgiving (if you are in US)!!! We are off to Boston now to spend time with our family :) I am so thankful for my family and friends and that you are here with me. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Image is from something that I was working on
- [Pomme Chalkboard Sign](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/11/24/pomme-chalkboard-sign/) - After posting the Mermaid Oyster Bar chalkboard yesterday, I passed by Pomme Children's shop in DUMBO and realized that I hadn't talked about this cute chalkboard sign that I love -- isn't it lovely? The little girl with the bubbles is their logo, using the silhouette as a chalkboard + little kid's size chalkboard next
- [Found Type: Mermaid Oyster Bar](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/11/23/found-type-mermaid-oyster-bar/) - Great hand-lettering of the Mermaid Inn (Oyster Bar) chalkboard in West Village. Caught my eye. Sounds good, too, right? :) ((It was a night time, sorry for the dark and blurry photos...)) I LOVE their logo from the second I saw it, designed by the amazing Louise Fili. This is the store sign of the
- [Holiday Market: Kings County General Store](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/11/22/holiday-market-kings-county-general-store/) - Hello, another week! I hope you had a nice weekend :) It's thanksgiving weekend this week, time is flying and flying and it is officially a holiday season... are you ready?! I wanted to let you know, especially if you are in NY, that I will be doing a holiday show at Kings County General
- [New: Lace Heart Letterpress Gift Tags](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/11/21/new-lace-heart-letterpress-gift-tags/) - New in my shop: Lace Heart Letterpress Gift Tags :) Perfect for sending your love this holiday season! Or in any occasion :) Hope you like them... xo Hijiri
- [May the force of Typography be with you](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/11/19/may-the-force-of-typography-be-with-you/) - Aww these can't be more perfect for me -- Star Wars + Typography! LOVE it! Each face part is made out of some kind of type and the names of the fonts are on the bottom of the poster. So awesome :) May the force of Typography be with you!! (found via swissmiss) I'll be
- [34th Street Trash Can](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/11/17/34th-street-trash-can/) - In New York City, on 34th Street (this was on the west side), there are trash cans that have pattern made out of number 34 -- always catches my eye. I like using types and numbers and make patterns, I think it's cool :)
- [Hijirik For The Holidays](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/11/17/hijirik-for-the-holidays/) - The title sounds like a shameless self promotion (:P), but I was so happy and excited to see my work featured at minted condition! And the lovely Bekka gave the title, hijirik for the holidays -- aww so awesome! Thank you so much!! Please think of me and my shop this Holiday season :) xo
- [Inspiration: Fall Colors](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/11/16/inspiration-fall-colors/) - I realized that everywhere in the east coast was full of colors right now, (we don't really have many trees in DUMBO, instead we have bridges...) it was so beautiful driving up to Boston and around Randy's parents' house, I couldn't help but snap some photos of awesome colors of nature! and Central Park in
- [Back in NY...](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/11/15/back-in-ny/) - I am back in New York from my Boston trip now. It was only a short weekend trip, but I have to catch up a lot of things today, I'll post more stuff later! xo Hijiri Picture is from 34th Street with Empire State Building :)
- [Today's Bridge 11.12.10](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/11/12/todays-bridge-11-12-10/) - It's been a beautiful fall day, this evening is lovely, too. Here is a Manhattan Bridge view at Pearl Street triangle. We're heading to Boston this weekend for my sister-in-law's baby shower :) Anything fun this weekend? Have a great one! I'll see you on Monday.
- [Merry Christmas Tree Card](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/11/12/merry-christmas-tree/) - It's getting more and more holiday-like each day in the city, on the street, and on the Internet... I can't wait to pull out my Christmas trees and start decorating them with some new ornaments of the year... (ohh, what can they be?! That makes me excited, too!) and speaking of Christmas tree... this Merry
- [Coming Soon: Heartfish Press](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/11/11/coming-soon-heartfish-press/) - I have a very exciting news to share today... I am so proud to announce that my studio is taking letterpress love to the next level -- I am launching Heartfish Press on January 11, 2011! That is in 2 months, I picked today to announce because it's 11.11.10 and one more number 1, it's
- [Platen Press Workshop 2](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/11/10/platen-press-workshop-2/) - Continue from the Platen Press Workshop day 1 post... Here is my day 2! We learned how to operate a floor-model, which I'd been so wanting to learn. It can be dangerous so I was a bit nervous, but you know, I got the hang of it real soon and I printed without losing any
- [Meet My New Nephew](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/11/10/meet-my-new-nephew/) - I just want the world to know that my younger brother and his wife had a beautiful baby boy on November 10th, 2010. Can't wait to meet him!!! Congratulations!!! (happy tears)
- [LLOVE](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/11/09/llove/) - LLOVE. The exhibition where you can stay for the night! It's an exhibition in a hotel in Daikanyama, Tokyo and not only you can look around the exhibition, but also you can stay in it. How awesome! It's going on until November 23rd, if you happen to visit Tokyo this month or if you live
- [Platen Press Workshop 1](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/11/08/platen-press-workshop-1/) - As I mentioned, I took a platen press workshop over at the center for book arts all 2 days last weekend instead of Halloween fun and it was so worth it. I enjoyed it so much! I've been letterpress printing for 2 years now, but I have only been working with Vandercook so I've been
- [Plush Love](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/11/05/plush-love/) - Maybe because I'm going to be an aunty soon again (I have two awesome nephews already, but expecting another nephew very soon and attending my sister-in-law's baby shower this month), I've been so drawn to plush kids/baby toys so much lately (well, maybe I just want one for myself :P)... so I wanted to share
- [Today's Bridge 11.3.10](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/11/04/todays-bridge-11-3-10/) - Manhattan Bridge from Pearl Street. It was a beautiful fall day :)
- [Lookbook: Holiday Market One](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/11/03/lookbook-holiday-market-one/) - Poppytalk Handmade Lookbook is out! Check out page 9 for my Hello print :) Filled with heaps (over 50 pages) of talent and holiday gift and decorating ideas from our holiday-themed market at Poppytalk Handmade. [issuu layout=http%3A%2F%2Fskin.issuu.com%2Fv%2Flight%2Flayout.xml showflipbtn=true documentid=101102214701-8b5174136c2340f9a463ef32d7a5b8e6 docname=hoidaymarketone username=Poppytalk loadinginfotext=Holiday%20Market%20One showhtmllink=true tag=holiday width=420 height=182 unit=px] There are so many lovely holiday (or non-holiday)
- [Studio On Fire Video by Gestalten TV](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/11/03/studio-on-fire-video-by-gestalten-tv/) - Such an inspiring video of Studio On Fire by Gestalten TV. A must see! Found via Beast Pieces (their great letterpress blog), video from Gestalten TV.
- [Dachshund Pillow and Bowl](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/11/02/dachshund-pillow-and-bowl/) - More dachshund love for a couch and a table :) Scandinavian style screen printed sausage dog by Janefoster (Love her shop. So cute!) and a new dachshund bowl from Jonathan Adler -- "ready to sit, stay, and adorn your table" :) Yes, please! For more dachshund love, please visit my pinterest board!
- [Things That Are Long Letterpress Poster](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/11/02/things-that-are-long-letterpress-poster/) - In honor of Maia's 3rd Birthday, I'll be posting some dachshund related stuff today :) When I saw the title Things That Are Long letterpress poster by 1canoe2, I knew I see a long dachshund dog... and there he is! Made me happy :) Very cute!
- [Big 3!](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/11/02/big-3/) - Today is Maia the dachshund's 3rd birthday! Happy Birtday, we love you, Maia!! You make us smile, laugh and happy every single day, you really are the best :) With all our love, Hijiri and Randy xoxoxoxoxo
- [Today's Bridge 11.1.10](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/11/01/todays-bridge-11-1-10/) - It is November now... I think time is going to fly away and it'll be 2011 when I realize, I swear to God. Seeing the Manhattan Bridge between the buildings on Washington Street is always a treat, though :) Time always stops here for a second for me. Happy November. And congratulations, Giants!!!
- [Hello, Busyness](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/11/01/hello-busyness/) - Hello there, busyness. You come visit me often, but this weekend + this morning + this week, you are not kidding me around... So please hang tight, Heartfish readers, I'll have some fun report from my letterpress workshop I attended this weekend soon :) I hope you all had a nice fun Halloween weekend!! I
- [Happy Halloween Weekend!](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/10/29/happy-halloween-weekend/) - Wishing you all a happy and safe Halloween this weekend! I'm actually taking a letterpress workshop at the Center for the Book Arts (can't wait!) all weekend so I'm not sure how much Halloween stuff I could do this year... and Maia will have to rock out her witch costume from last year again this
- [Over at Poppytalk Handmade Artists](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/10/29/over-at-poppytalk-handmade-artists/) - I'm over at poppytalk handmade artists blog today! Come visit :) and yes, I listed more Live What You Love posters and I'm talking about the vintage wooden hangers :)
- [Today's Bridge 10.28.10](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/10/28/todays-bridge-10-28-10/) - It's been so warm these days, today's been 75 degrees and nice out! After pulling out boots, hats and scarves, it feels so hot, but hey, no complaints here :) Manhattan Bridge looked beautiful with the sun setting...
- [Found Type: Wine Chalkboard Sign](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/10/27/found-type-wine-chalkboard-sign/) - Found this great handwritten chalkboard sign in front of Blanc & Rouge -- a wine shop in DUMBO. Isn't it lovely? Love the cursive type and decorative lines. Very nice! On the back is a "Gin made in Brooklyn" sign. This side is cool, too. By the way, did you see the font day over
- [Orange Beautiful 2009 Calendar](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/11/03/orange-beautiful-2009-calendar/) - I pre-ordered this 2009 calendar from Orange Beautiful -- I love everything about this calendar! I can't wait to get it! Lots of nice typography, very well designed, and you can tear them and decorate your favorite month as a print or you can send it as a gift, you can do a lot with
- [Election 2008](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/11/05/election-2008/) - I never thought politics would ever inspire me, but wow, tonight's election was such a historical moment and Obama has been so inspiring that I had to write about it here. His speeches have always left me with something, but tonight's speech, I was tearing up a little and it made me realize what a
- [Night Owl Paper Goods](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/11/05/night-owl-paper-goods/) - I picked up my first Night Owl Paper Goods wooden card. I love that it's on wood, has very nice texture, but I wouldn't love it if it wasn't eco-friendly! It's made from eco-friendly sustainably harvested yellow birch. My card -- it's decorated in my office area. They have a lot more pretty cards: and
- [Nydam Press](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/11/07/nydam-press/) - Ever since I made my first linoleum print, I am hooked. I'm working on my holiday cards with linoleum and letterpress right now... I will share the progress here soon! In the meantime, I came across this awesome linoleum print shop, Nydam Press at etsy -- ohhh, I love it! Here are some examples from
- [Letterpress Class 5](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/11/11/letterpress-class-5/) - I have been so busy that I forgot to do my Letterpress Monday yesterday!! Oops. It was canceled last time so it's been 2 weeks since my last letterpress class and in the meantime, I have ordered my first polymer plate from Boxcar Press! It was recommended by my instructor and turn around was very
- [Keep Calm and Carry On](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/11/19/my-keep-calm-and-carry-on/) - Finally, finally, it is up on my living room wall... looks so great! I've been meaning to do this for almost 10 months... that sounds so embarrassing, but that happens to me a lot... I always would get to it, though! Anyway. Here it is! I picked this seafoam aqua color, but Victoria has a
- [Typography Tree](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/11/14/typography-tree/) - The city is getting covered by holiday stuff... ohh I love it so much! I saw this window treatment at Gap in east village -- a typography tree! It caught my eye. For Friday morning inspiration.
- [New Prints](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/11/18/new-prints/) - I added these lino+stamped prints to my etsy store. These are absolutely one of a kind! I made more over the weekend (oh how fun!) and framed it one by one and took pictures one by one... now I really know how much work that is to have an online store. It's all fun process,
- [City as Muse](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/10/26/city-as-muse/) - Levi's now has a photo workshop in NY (I was lucky to get to go to the print workshop in SF!), I have to stop by soon... in the meantime, the City as Muse book & video caught my eye and wanted to share: New York is and has always been a dynamic city, which
- [Poppytalk Handmade Pre-Holiday Market](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/10/25/poppytalk-handmade-pre-holiday-market/) - I'm excited to share that I'm participating Poppytalk Handmade Pre-Holiday Market launching today! There are so many great products and (virtual) booths from all over the world, please go over there and check it out :) Never too early to start thinking about the holidays... right? :) and please visit my booth here as well!
- [New: Decorate Your Own Christmas Tree Holiday Card](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/10/25/decorate-your-own-christmas-tree-holiday-card/) - New holiday greeting card is available now at my etsy shop -- Decorate your own Christmas tree card! It's the personal touch that counts, don't you think? You can decorate your own tree with colored pencils, markers, stickers, pretty tapes, ribbons... or write your holiday wishes on the tree etc. you can be as creative
- [Meet the Breeds](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/10/22/meet-the-breeds/) - It's Friday and I wanted to leave you guys some cuteness to end the long week... I went to the "Meet the Breeds" event last Saturday and met literally 100s of different dogs and cats! 90% of the picture came out blurry (they do move a lot!) but here are some that I can share
- [Live What You Love 10th Edition](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/10/22/live-what-you-love-10th-edition/) - I printed more Live What You Love letterpress prints... 10th edition that is! Just in time for the holidays :) There are a few 9th edition left, but all the classic colors had been out of stock for months so I printed familiar colors + 1 new color... in sweet pink! Love this color, so
- [DIY: Non Traditional Pumpkin Decorating](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/10/21/diy-pumpkin-decorating/) - I saw this tutorial: Non Traditional Pumpkin Decorating over at papernstitch blog and I couldn't resist to share! SO cute and easy and perfect for the fall decorations :) (all the images are from papernstitch blog) Reminds me of the Yayoi Kusama's pumpkin :) Please hop over to papernstitch blog and see the whole tutorial
- [New: Alphabet Greeting Cards (A to Z)](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/10/20/new-alphabet-greeting-cards-a-to-z/) - I am so proud to announce that I have finally completed the Alphabet Greeting Cards from A to Z! I have printed couple new ones for the holidays, too (yes, it is coming!) I hope you like them! Some photos from the studio... H is for Happy Holidays! Y is for Year 2011! and here
- [Inspiration: Numbers Poster](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/10/19/inspiration-numbers-poster/) - I found this "Numbers 1 to 20" poster at my building mail room and caught my eye. (I didn't want to just take it so I took a picture instead) There is something really cute about this poster, inspire me to make a poster for kids to learn how to count numbers... :) Tuesday morning
- [Oyster Festival](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/10/18/oyster-festival/) - Some fun photos from the weekend... my friend took me to the Oyster Festival in Oyster Bay, Long Island! Ohhh how I LOVE oysters... Lots of people + lots of food booths... The Oyster Bay: There was a portable amusement park and arcade, too, it was so cute :) I think I'd been working on
- [New: Live What You Love Posters](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/10/18/new-live-what-you-love-posters/) - Just a quick announcement that I have printed and listed more Live What You Love posters at my etsy shop :) Live What You Love Letterpress Poster in Brown: Live What You Love Letterpress Poster in Orange: Live What You Love Letterpress Poster in Blue: Hope you like the new colors! I'll be doing lots
- [The Golding Pearl Press](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/10/18/the-golding-pearl-press/) - Inspired by the Golding Pearl Press this morning... great news to the studio soon... this is just a teaser :)
- [Today's Bridge Special 9.25.10](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/10/15/todays-bridge-special-9-25-10/) - Since I pulled out some found type pictures from 3 weeks ago, I might as well share more images from that day... (and it was 80-something degrees still back then!) Today's Bridge is a special version from ON top of the Brooklyn Bridge. There is a repair work going on right now... so you see
- [Found Type: Brooklyn Bridge](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/10/15/found-type-brooklyn-bridge/) - I walked the Brooklyn Bridge 3 weeks ago (wow. I wish time can wait for me sometimes.) and found some types on the bridge. It's so great to look at because not only it has its history, but also it is embossed / 3D so it makes the shadow -- love that shadows! Happy Friday,
- [Subway Art: 50th Street Station](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/10/14/subway-art-50th-street-station/) - Today's Subway Art is coming from 50th Street station (red line 1) -- I think it's the cutest one yet! Alice in Wonderland station :) LOVE the heart <3 It's showing its age, too...
- [I Heart U ABC Print](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/12/02/i-heart-u-–-abc-print/) - I came across this cute print on Etsy by Studio Lyon. For Tuesday morning eye candy. I love the pink and 2 different tone wood colors and of course the heart!
- [Found Type: The SoHo Building](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/10/13/found-type-the-soho-building/) - Spotted this great building sign for the SoHo Building. Each letter is mounted onto a brick building. Immediately caught my eye! So cool! I even like it from the other side. If I ever own a building, this is the sign I'm going to do... (note to the future) :)
- [Re:Form School, a REDU project](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/10/12/reform-school-a-redu-project/) - On Sunday, I went to check out the Re:Form School, a REDU project -- so glad I did, it was awesome! I saw cool art work, learned something new, being inside of an American high school (I graduated Japanese high school -- so different!), saw lots of great designs, signs, typography... I enjoyed so much,
- [Today's Bridge 10.10.10](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/10/10/todays-bridge-10-10-10/) - Yes, 10.10.10! It was a beautiful sunny day in NY. There is a farmer's market right by the Manhattan Bridge every Sundays, I stopped by as usual and got some fresh vegetables and such. They had more selections now that it's fall and it was fun just looking at them. So today's bridge includes some
- [Creative, Inc. Book Party in NYC](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/10/11/creative-inc-book-party-in-nyc/) - Last Thursday night, I stopped by the Michele Varian to attend the Creative, Inc. Book tour party. I got there a little bit late so I don't know how much I missed, but I met Joy and Meg and it was absolutely my pleasure! I'll share my iPhone / ShakeIt photos here :) The lovely
- [New: Let's Do This! Letterpress Print and Giveaway](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/10/04/new-lets-do-this-letterpress-print-and-giveaway/) - I'm so excited that I have new prints to share! "Let's Do This!" letterpress print :) Sometimes, when I need a little motivation to get my work done, I tell myself "Let's do this!!!" so I wanted to print this for a while, not just for myself, but also to share with the world. I
- [New Colors: Lace Heart Letterpress Prints](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/10/08/new-colors-lace-heart-letterpress-prints/) - Just printed and listed at my etsy shop. They are very limited in quantity so please grab them :) Lace Heart Letterpress Print 5x7 in red: Lace Heart Letterpress Print 5x7 in key lime green: Lace Heart Letterpress Print 5x7 in yellow: Lots of love to you :) xo Hijiri ***This was my 1000th post!!!
- [Today's Bridge 10.3.10](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/10/08/todays-bridge-10-3-10/) - Today's Bridge 10.3.10 is coming from Astoria, Queens -- This is the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge. I never been to the Astoria park before and so I was excited to see the bridge in the park! Maia and her doggy friends... (they found a squirrel in this photo) Happy Friday, everyone! (wow, already)
- [The Upper Rust](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/08/22/the-upper-rust/) - I meant to go to "Shady's Waggery" to look for Maia's new harness yesterday, but the store has turned into this awesome antique store called "The Upper Rust"! (I'm not sure what happened to the dog boutique...) The selection in the store is so great, you don't have to dig through everything to find the
- [Lettermix by UPPERCASE](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/12/18/lettermix-by-uppercase/) - This is of course already sold out, but UPPERCASE had a cool vintage wood type blocks pack called lettermix -- I love the package design, too. Very nice. I ordered something from UPPERCASE recently and it is sitting in the post office right now so I have to go get it (don't you hate that?)
- [swissmiss](http://www.heartfish.com/2009/01/13/swissmiss/) - My print was featured at swissmiss today and my 3rd edition of "Live What You Love" prints got ALL SOLD OUT!! I am so very happy and still shocked to be honest...! swissmiss is such a great graphic design blog, I visit there for inspirations all the time and this is huge for me! Thank
- [Found type: AAF](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/10/07/found-type-aaf/) - I stopped by the Affordable Art Fair last Friday to see Tomoko real quick. We didn't have much time so couldn't see much, but of course, I found some cool work with typography. Live With Art It's Good For You poster -- this was a huge poster! Oh, how I adore wood types... I want
- [Giveaway at Simply Grove](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/10/07/giveaway-simply-grove/) - Pssssst. Great giveaway is going on over at Simply Grove... you win two things... One is a cashmere and wool necklace designed and created by Elise Vaughn of Brass Razoo. (so cute!) And another one is my Live What You Love letterpress poster!!! Go over there and enter now! GOOD LUCK!! **My giveaway entry is
- [Blues Earring](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/10/06/blues-earring/) - Blues Earring from Suga Jewelry. I don't usually post about jewelry designs (but I do have my pinterest page!), but this was too cute not to. It's been rainy and cloudy here in NY ((it's sunny today! yay!)) but if these were on my ears, I think I'd be happy. Rain or shine :) We
- [Gorgeous Paper Dress](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/10/06/gorgeous-paper-dress/) - Spotted this gorgeous dress in a lobby of 7 W building. And it is made out of paper leaves! Made me look even more. Love the neckline, too... Ever since October hit, it is officially fall here in NYC. This is perfect for the season, too. Don't forget to enter the giveaway if you haven't
- [DUMBO Arts Festival 2010](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/10/01/dumbo-arts-festival-2010/) - Found lots of arts as you can imagine throughout DUMBO Arts Festival last weekend, I loved every second of it everyday! I think this might be my favorite work -- chalk board + chalk line drawing of DUMBO (I think). The old brick building as a background is just perfect. We happened to walk by
- [DUMBO Arts Festival 2010 (Nights)](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/10/05/dumbo-arts-festival-2010-nights/) - One more post from DUMBO Arts Festival... nights! For 3 nights, we enjoyed arts everywhere in DUMBO, it was so fun and inspiring. Some photos are taken by my iPhone + night time so apology for a bit of a fuzziness... Projected art on Manhattan Bridge: Short film was playing all throughout the weekend on
- [Franklin Ave Poster](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/10/04/franklin-ave-poster/) - Spotted a cool poster for Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn. Lots of cool illustration and hand-lettering typography, I had to take photos... Hope you had a nice weekend :) and hello, another week, let's be productive!
- [Happy October!](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/10/01/happy-october-2/) - Can you believe it's October already? I've started seeing lots of pumpkins around :) Picture is taken in Brooklyn Heights, perfect October 1st photograph! Have a great weekend, everyone! If I see a pumpkin pie, I think I have to eat one :P
- [Art Wall: Start with Art](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/09/30/art-wall-start-with-art/) - Katie from Art Wall started a great blog post series, Start with Art -- she will be putting elements of a room together in 2-D and design a room around an art piece. And I am so honored to be featured and to see her room design inspired by my Live What You Love print!
- [Found Type: DUMBO Arts Festival 2010](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/09/30/found-type-dumbo-arts-festival-2010/) - I really enjoyed DUMBO Arts Festival last weekend! It was full of creativity and energy all day all night! I took lots of pictures, I will be shearing them in a few posts... First up is always my favorite; Found Type! Found spray painted type right by the archway... Hand-written DUMBO Art Garage sign --
- [Found Type: Office](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/09/29/found-type-office/) - Speaking of Plymouth Street, there is this awesome old street sign of "OFFICE" that I've been meaning to take a photo of... finally, here it is! Isn't this cool? Love the manicule, little curved letters, the textures... <3 The brick building has more letters -- in vertical. I guess it used to be a paint
- [Today's Bridge 9.25.10](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/09/29/todays-bridge-9-25-10/) - From last Saturday morning. On Plymouth Street. Love this view that you see 2 bridges in between the buildings. DUMBO has lots of old rails and cobblestone streets, I love that as well! :)
- [Found Type: Ace Hotel](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/09/28/found-type-ace-hotel/) - I was at a sample sale at the Ace Hotel in NYC (such a cool hotel!!) last week and look what I found -- a wall full of types! That's an eighth floor information wall you see when you just get off the elevator. I LOVE everything about this wall. So awesome. Everywhere you go,
- [Today's Bridge 9.22.10](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/09/27/todays-bridge-9-22-10/) - I've been having a house guest since Wednesday -- we saw the bridges every single day and took lots of pictures. Here are some photos I took while taking her to the Brooklyn Bridge park for the first time. The little beach under the Manhattan Bridge. Left: Brooklyn Bridge. Right: Manhattan Bridge. Hope you all
- [Wood Type in the Digital Age](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/09/24/wood-type-in-the-digital-age/) - Last night, I was able to attend a great talk entitled "Wood Type in the Digital Age" by Nick Sherman at the Type Directors Club. As you may know, I work with wood type a lot so once I saw the title and who's giving a talk, I was there already. These images are from
- [LETTERPRESS Book -my pages-](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/09/22/letterpress-book-my-pages/) - I have mentioned that my letterpress work and my studio has been featured in the Japanese letterpress book before -- I have received my copy shortly after and I have read cover to cover... ohhhh I LOVE it! Miki-san did such an amazing job, I was so very impressed. It's all in Japanese so it
- [From the Fashion's Night Out...](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/09/24/from-the-fashions-night-out/) - From this year's Fashion's Night Out... (wow, I guess this was 2 weeks ago. Time flies so fast lately, I can hardly keep up...) A live Ken dolls truck! Spotted in SOHO. As you can see, it was surrounded by so many girls and boys! :) It was so crazy everywhere that night. It sure
- [Found Art: High Line](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/09/23/found-art-high-line/) - You can find a few art at the High Line (oh, I love it there), this is a billboard art you see from up there that caught my eye. When I see a billboard, I think of advertising because I was in advertising industry for a long time and that's what we did -- place
- [Subway Art: Christopher St.](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/09/22/subway-art-christopher-st/) - This Subway Art is from Christopher St. station (1) in West Village. It is so very unique and very interesting. and it comes with titles and descriptions just like museum. Pretty awesome.
- [Benesse House Museum Outdoor Works and Park](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/09/21/benesse-house-museum-outdoor-works-and-park/) - Took me a bit, but this will be my last post from Naoshima. Looking back, I really loved everything and I still have to see the Art House Project and the Naoshima Bath "I heart Yu" so I'm definitely going back there... Today, I will share some photos I took from the Museum outdoor works
- [Today's Bridge 9.17.10](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/09/20/todays-bridge-9-17-10/) - Last Friday, I had a nice lunch with my friend, went to post office and it felt so good that I stopped by the Brooklyn Bridge park on the way home. After the tornado craziness (our area had no damage or anything, but oh it was the craziest thing ever), the bridges looked even stronger
- [Ampersand Brooch](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/09/17/ampersand-brooch/) - Came across an ampersand accessory: Cordial Bloom Brooch via Veer. This mahogany and wood laminate accessory features an ampersand with floral characters from the Cordial Bloom typeface by Riccardo Olocco and Daniele Zanoni. Only 100 will be produced. It'll be so cute to wear this! Happy Friday :)
- [Benesse House Museum](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/09/16/benesse-house-museum/) - I posted about the Benesse House, but today, I want to share my experience from the Benesse House Museum. Again, all designed by the amazing Tadao Ando. I couldn't take any pictures inside, but there is this outside area where I could take some photos... The artworks you see here are by Hiroshi Sugimoto Time
- [Inspiration: Britex Ad](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/09/15/inspiration-britex-ad/) - While my mind is in the Hyatt Regency room, I wanted to share this print ad for the Britex Fabrics. I was just flipping through a magazine (or it could have been the hotel information thing... I forget) that was in the room and it just caught my attention. I love the black and white
- [I Need Your Heart!](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/09/14/i-need-your-heart/) - Another very exciting news -- my Live What You Love print has been selected one of the contender posters on Kaboodle contest to become the Web's hottest posters from indie designers! And I need your HEART!! Please go to this page and find your favorite poster (hopefully mine :)) and just click on "Heart it!"
- [Little Book of Letterpress](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/09/14/little-book-of-letterpress/) - I am so excited and proud to tell you that my work and my studio have been featured in this book called "Little Book of Letterpress"! It is a little BIG book, filled with lots of amazing work from all over the world! It is so fun just flipping through :) The cover has a
- [Benesse House](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/09/13/benesse-house/) - I want to post about the Benesse House we stayed at -- great experience all around! There are few parts where you can stay, but we stayed at the Museum room which was a rare and awesome experience. We enjoyed the museum in the middle of the night, too :) A Kaiseki dinner at the
- [Found Type: MoMA Bathroom](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/09/13/found-type-moma-bathroom/) - Found this in the bathroom at MoMA -- it was right by the sink mirror subtly placed and caught my eye. Love the color combination, too. Hope you had a nice weekend... we had a house guest #2 this month and had fun times :)
- [Found Type: Fashion Window Display](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/09/10/found-type-fashion-window-display/) - I took these pictures in July, but found lots types on fashion window display. Brooklyn Industries in West Village window: Some letters are on the window, some letters are 3-D and hanging in the store -- gives interesting depth! and neon letters at Marc Jacobs store in West Village: Speaking of Fashion... tonight is a
- [Thank you, Etsy!](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/09/10/thank-you-etsy/) - I had a couple lovely mentions on etsy recently, just wanted to share with you and thank you to etsy :) My print was featured in Get the Look: Decor: inspired by the Atlanta, Georgia home of Cary Walker! Live What You Love print in the Atlanta, Georgia home of Cary Walker. Aww so lovely!!
- [Cultural Melting Bath: Project for Naoshima](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/09/09/cultural-melting-bath-project-for-naoshima/) - After the Chichu Art Museum visit, we went to experience the "Cultural Melting Bath: Project for Naoshima (文化大混浴)" by Cai Guo-Qiang. It is one of the outdoor works at the Benesse House Museum and you could only experience on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays at 4pm for an hour by reservation only. Plus, you need to
- [The Feedback Loop Notebook Project](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/09/08/the-feedback-loop-notebook-project/) - Just wanted to share this exciting letterpress project launching today... The Feedback Loop Notebook Project. Twenty-five leading letterpress printers were asked to create fifty unique notebooks. They could do whatever they wanted. Their limited edition books will be sold on Felt & Wire Shop, in a special storefront, with 100% of the proceeds going to
- [Chichu Art Museum](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/09/08/chichu-art-museum/) - This week, I am going to take you all to Naoshima. This was one of my highlights of the trip, my friend and I spent our whole day and a half at Benesse Art Site -- it was amazing! Really enjoyed everything. Must go back there again someday... It's a ferry boat ride away from
- [Today's Bridge 9.3.10](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/09/07/todays-bridge-9-3-10/) - Brooklyn Bridge on Friday, September 3rd. My friend arrived from Tronto and we walked around my neighborhood. Sky was a bit cloudy, but it was a nice day. I can never get enough of this view.... Hope you all had a nice long labor day weekend!
- [SIAF Special Package Designs](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/09/03/siaf-special-package-designs/) - There are a lot of gifts and souvenirs at the Setouchi International Art Festival special store in Takamatsu. I especially enjoyed looking at the cool package designs that have been created for the festival. They are all so great! And they are all local specialities that you can't get anywhere, but in Takamatsu / Kagawa
- [Subway Art: Marcy Avenue Station](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/09/03/subway-art-marcy-avenue-station/) - This Subway Art is from Marcy Avenue Station (J, M, Z) in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. I love that when you get out of the train, the art is waiting for you to greet. This station is above the ground so the stained glass reflects the lights well and makes it pretty.
- [10 Feel-Good Prints and Posters](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/09/02/10-feel-good-prints-and-posters/) - Another great press from Apartment Therapy's ohdeedoh -- my Live What You Love letterpress print has been featured as one of the 10 Feel-Good Prints and Posters! This is so awesome, thank you so much! Also, check out the other great prints and posters, they sure do make me feel good! :)
- [HELLO Print on ohdeedoh](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/09/02/hello-print-on-ohdeedoh/) - My Letterpress HELLO Print has been featured on Apartment Therapy's ohdeedoh! I'm more than excited, thank you so much! **It was featured when I was having a summer vacation sale so the price information is a bit different. There are only few more available here if you are interested! :)
- [Knitted Bicycle](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/09/01/knitted-bicycle/) - I was walking around Lower East Side over the weekend and look what I found... A knitted bicycle! or a bicycle covered with bike sweater. It definitely caught my eye. How crazy! You never know what you'd find in the city... and I love it :) (and it was 96 degrees out.)
- [Sea Gull’s Parking Lot](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/08/31/sea-gull’s-parking-lot/) - Last post from Megijima (Setouchi International Art Festival -- it's going on until October 31st!) :: Sea Gull's Parking Lot by Takahito Kimura. Kimura has placed a host of weathercocks near the fishing port. When the wind blows, they turn en masse, giving the invisible wind a visible form. The work brings the visitors’ attention
- [Jazz Age Lawn Party on Governors Island](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/08/30/jazz-age-lawn-party-on-governors-island/) - So I mentioned that I went to the Governors Island over the weekend, it was for the '20s Lazz Age Lawn Party! It was so cute, everyone was dressed up as if it was in '20s and danced to a live jazz music and had picnic in the lawn :) I had to share some
- [Today's Bridge 8.28.10](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/08/30/todays-bridge-8-28-10/) - The weekend was nice and hot! Summer is back all over again. Went to Governors Island for a fun event (I'll post about it later) and this was on my way to Pier 6 -- the always stunning Brooklyn Bridge. Hope you had a nice weekend! Happy Monday :)
- [Equipoise](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/08/27/equipoise/) - After the Fukutake House, I walked over to... (LOVE walking around the island!) see "Equipoise" by Harumi Yukutake. Stepping into really old farm storehouse... Using over 10,000 rectangular strips of glass, painstakingly shaped by hand, Yukutake creates a spiral inside an old farm storehouse. Stepping inside, the viewers find themselves reflected in the glass along
- [Found Type: West Elm](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/08/26/found-type-west-elm/) - At the West Elm store in DUMBO, Brooklyn. Caught my eye. :)
- [Found Type: DUMBO Building](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/08/26/found-type-dumbo-building/) - I haven't "found" type for a while, yesterday's post made me want to get back to it... :) Last week, we had guests and we were having some drinks at this garden bar... and look what I found when I looked up? I love that they are everywhere in DUMBO. ((snap)) Have a great day!
- [Fukutake House 2010](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/08/25/fukutake-house-2010/) - Continuing my posts from Megijima this week... #37 :: Fukutake House 2010 Fukutake House is a project started by seven of Japan’s leading art galleries and the University of Tokyo’s University Museum at the “Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennial 2006,” in response to a call from Soichiro Fukutake to create an art market in Echigo-Tsumari. At the
- [Quilt Card Set by Krank Press](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/08/24/quilt-card-set-by-krank-press/) - Came across this beautiful Quilt Card Set by Krank Press on Etsy. Via this treasury, actually. (Thank you for including my work, too!) Each card is letterpress printed with 5 colors! That is a lot of work and it shows for sure -- they are so gorgeous! Love each pattern, too, I just wanna decorate
- [20th Century Recall](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/08/24/20th-century-recall/) - There are more posts from the Setouchi International Art Festival... it's gonna take me 2 more weeks or so to write about all I saw... I hope you stay with me, I try to mix in some other posts, too :) This week, I'm taking you all to the one of the islands in Seto
- [Today's Bridge 8.21.10](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/08/23/todays-bridge-8-21-10/) - Took a walk to the Brooklyn Bridge Park on Saturday. (Sunday was such a rainy day...) The Brooklyn Bridge is always stunning. Spent few minutes just watching the view... Summer is ending, I can feel it. (but humidity still continues to make us all uncomfortable...) Hope you had a nice weekend! xo Hijiri
- [Souvenir From Japan -Shibori Eco Bag-](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/08/20/souvenir-from-japan-shibori-eco-bag/) - I'm going to start a new blog post series called "Souvenir From Japan" :) I bring back lots of stuff each time I visit there and I think it's fun to share them here! As you know, that country has so much cool and fresh stuff... shopping in Japan is SO awesome. (New York, too,
- [Project for Sea -Light in Takamatsu](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/08/19/project-for-sea-light-in-takamatsu/) - Another art project by Noboru Tsubaki called "Project for Sea -Light in Takamatsu" (うみあかりプロジェクト). Under the direction of Noboru Tsubaki, various local groups are working together to create large illuminated sculptures that will be exhibited in different locations in central Takamatsu near the station and port. On the eve of the festival, the sculptures will
- [Prosthetic Restoration of Our Memory](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/08/18/prosthetic-restoration-of-our-memory/) - Next up is "PROM: Prosthetic Restoration of Our Memory" by Noboru Tsubaki. The mirrored building caught my eye immediately. Tsubaki has cloaked the former Takamatsu Port Administration Office in mirror panels so that the structure merges with the surrounding scenery. The interior space houses a café and an exhibit designed to stir memories of the
- [Liminal Air -core-](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/08/17/liminal-air-core/) - I think I saw this art work the most while I was there -- "Liminal Air -core-" by Shinji Ohmaki. It was placed right by the Takamatsu station port, where all the ferries to the islands comes and goes. The mirror surfaces of these pillars capture the changes that occur in light and color through
- [New Prints :: Music is My Life](http://www.heartfish.com/2009/02/19/new-prints-music-is-my-life/) - I'm happy to announce that I have new prints in my shop! "Music is My Life." I've been wanting to make this for a while, inspired by this song that I like. I admire people who are passionate about music, who live with music... if you can say that Music is your life, that is
- [Unpacking and Jet Lag Weekend...](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/08/15/unpacking-and-jet-lag-weekend/) - I have been fighting with such a jet lag ever since I got back... Getting better day by day, though, during the day is the hardest to stay awake... It's been a slower start than I would have hoped, but I shipped almost all of the orders I received during my vacation (thank you!) and
- [Today's Bridge 8.13.10](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/08/14/todays-bridge-8-13-10/) - It's been a while since I took pictures of the bridges... This was taken on the way back from post office yesterday, the Manhattan Bridge and its archway. It looked like the bridge was doing some kind of construction. It was a nice day. and I am struggling from jet lag big time. aww
- [LETTERPRESS ~Select Designs from San Francisco and New York](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/08/12/letterpress-select-designs-from-san-francisco-and-new-york/) - I have a very exciting news to share... my letterpress work and my studio has been featured in this new Japanese book called "LETTERPRESS ~Select Designs from San Francisco and New York" -- if you are in Japan, it's going to come out this week on August 14th!!! ((If you are in outside of Japan,
- [Site Problems...](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/07/31/site-problems/) - Just a quick (very frustrating) announcement from Japan... my site has been hacked! All my files have been removed and so this blog looks a lot different until I come back to the States in August... Sorry, but all the contents should be here!
- [Shoegazing](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/07/14/shoegazing/) - I love my UPPERCASE magazine since the very first issue, but especially the #6! My feet are featured! I know, it sounds funny, but for the "shoegazing" section :) I mentioned about it before, but when I heard the news from lovely Janine, I was so excited and here it is, all published! (me!) If
- [Printed Matter 8](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/07/12/printed-matter-8/) - Stopped by Giant Robot to attend Printed Matter 8 opening reception this weekend -- the walls were filled with great arts and prints! These lovely flowers and birds prints were nicely letterpressed. This piece was letterpressed also. + Foil stamped. It's going on until August 4th so if you are in the neighborhood, check it
- [The New Typography at MoMA](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/07/09/the-new-typography-at-moma/) - Just finally getting around to this great exhibition I saw at MoMA the other day... The New Typography. It's a small exhibition, but I loved it the most. I wish my office / home is filled with typography posters like this... or I wish they make this exhibition into a book... Enjoy some photos I
- [Work It in Kaboodle](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/07/08/work-it-in-kaboodle/) - I was delighted to see one of my Live What You Love prints featured in this great article on Etsy :: Etsy Success: Work It on Kaboodle. Thank you so much!! I actually never used Kaboodle before, but after reading this article, I think I will try... have you been using it? Do you like
- [Old Movie Posters at Brooklyn Heights Cinema](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/07/07/old-movie-posters-at-brooklyn-heights-cinema/) - We went to Brooklyn Heights Cinema last Friday to watch the Exit Through the Gift Shop (one of the best documentary (?) films I've seen in a long time, definitely makes you think, too!) and as I thought, inside of the theater was so cute :) Lots of old movie posters and very cozy. Hand-written
- [UO Newsletter](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/07/06/uo-newsletter/) - Another thing that caught my eye recently: Urban Outfitters Newsletter. I like the black and white styling (with a dash of pink) and the condensed skinny sans-serif font. For my future reference...
- [Burton Wells Signage](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/07/06/burton-wells-signage/) - Caught my eye when I was walking down on Atlantic Avenue. Nice script, nice logo and nice store signage. Burton Wells.com
- [Dwell on Design](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/07/05/dwell-on-design/) - Lovely Bekka from minted condition tweeted that she saw one of my Live What You Love prints at Dwell on Design! (See the great report from Bekka at Oh Joy! blog.) What a nice frame and what an honor! Made me so happy, thank you so much, Bekka, for taking pictures!!! :) Hope you all
- [Live What You Love Letterpress Poster Special Edition](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/07/02/live-what-you-love-letterpress-poster-special-edition/) - I knew this day would come someday... (I am really grateful to my customers!) I printed Live What You Love Special Edition in poster size! It was another fun thing to print, working with linoleum is always nice :) Please enjoy the behind-the-scene photos here... Using the tracing paper on top of the letter "O"
- [Vintage Fire Works Sign](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/07/02/vintage-fire-works-sign/) - This couldn't be more perfect for this weekend -- Vintage Fire Works Sign by bellalulu. Hope you have some fun plans this weekend! :)
- [Interview at Wayside Violet](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/07/01/interview-at-wayside-violet/) - I was recently asked to do an interview from lovely Jessica at Wayside Violet -- and wow, she did such a nice write-up about my work and my studio, I am more than flattered, thank you so much!! Please read my little interview here! Jessica also has a very cozy etsy shop, check out her
- [NEW: Lace Heart Letterpress Print](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/07/01/new-lace-heart-letterpress-print/) - Another shop updates today! (I have couple more things coming.) This has been on my mind for a long time and I am so happy to share.... Lace Heart letterpress prints! You all know that I am obsessed with heart-shape. I am planning on making more products with the hearts, but here are mini prints
- [Picasso: Themes and Variations](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/07/01/picasso-themes-and-variations/) - One of the exhibitions I saw at the MoMA last Sunday and thought it was really cool was Picasso's "Themes and Variations" -- it explores Picasso’s creative process through the medium of printmaking. Especially, it was so great to see his linoleum work as I sometimes work with the same medium. Here is his inspiration:
- [SMILE Letterpress Print: New Colors!](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/06/30/smile-letterpress-print-new-colors/) - Just listed new SMILE letterpress prints in new colors! This was a request from my customer and I ended up liking the color so much! Hope you like them, too... these are very limited in quantity (15-18 each) so please grab them if you like it! Wood type blocks set on Vandercook press: Hot off
- [Inspiration: MoMA Visit 1](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/06/30/inspiration-moma-visit-1/) - Last Sunday, I visited MoMA and found lots of inspirations -- will have couple more posts later, but here, I wanted to share some typographic inspirations from the walls. Love looking at museum walls besides the exhibition (of course) because it always has cool design and typography. Bruce Nauman: Days (very interesting exhibition - "sound
- [Collage Art by Violet May](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/06/29/collage-by-violet-may/) - I came across these great collage art work by Violet May when I was looking around UPPERCASE magazine tumblr pages (filled with great imagery!) and I was immediately so in love <3 that I had to share. Pop Music Print: Looks Like Rain: Balloons: There are more here! :)
- [Last Exit](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/06/28/last-exit/) - Caught my eye when I was walking on Atlantic Avenue. "LAST EXIT" -- love the naming, too :) Oh, it's a bar. p.s after passing by here, we watched Toy Story 3 -- loved it!
- [Today's Bridge 6.26.10](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/06/28/todays-bridge-6-26-10/) - First half of this Today's Bridge is with videos :) Saturday was Children's Day in NYC and they had fireworks right by the Brooklyn Bridge at night so we went and saw it. I love fireworks! Speaking of fireworks... 4th of July is this weekend. Time just never stop flying so fast... It'll be over
- [Found Art: York & Pearl Streets](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/06/25/found-art-york-pearl-streets/) - At the corner of York Street and Pearl Street right underneath the Manhattan Bridge, there is a steel construction fence with lots of cute flowers. Made me look every time I pass by there, finally took some pictures... There are silver ones and there are gold ones -- aren't they so cute and lovely? I
- [Today's Bridge 6.23.10](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/06/25/todays-bridge-6-23-10/) - On the way back from the studio. The Manhattan Bridge from Pearl Street. It's been really hot and humid (and gross)... but I love the warm nights :)
- [MILK Package Design](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/06/24/milk-package-design/) - Literally. MILK. Love it! via BubblyTea Dot on Pinterest ---- p.s trying the new feature on Pinterest, I think I like that!
- [Stop Pop & Roll](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/06/24/stop-pop-roll/) - This art around the stop sign was right in front of our building (see the green and brown brick building behind this? That's where we live!) I noticed right when it was up, I thought it was so awesome, I'd been meaning to take pictures... and I noticed that it's not there any more the
- [Maia's Room](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/06/23/maias-room/) - In between dining area and living room area, Maia has a little room for herself :) I've been wanted to do this, it makes me smile every time I see her there! ((Right now, her dining area and her sleeping area are a bit too close to each other, but as we finalize our living
- [New Dining Room and Kitchen](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/06/22/new-dining-room-and-kitchen/) - Here are some more pictures of our new dining room and kitchen as I promised... It's not 100% done, but we are loving how it's coming along so far! We never had a dining area before so just having a dining table alone is pretty darn exciting!! Oh... there is only one thing about this
- [Paint Job](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/06/22/paint-job/) - It's been 7 weeks since we moved to our new loft and things are coming together slowly, but surely. I think our kitchen and dining area are now really close to complete, I'd like to add some more things still, but I thought I would start sharing things finally -- starting with some paint job
- [New Kitchen Thing](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/01/21/new-kitchen-thing/) - Just when Randy wondered where it is, it arrived to our door -- Breakfast Bar we ordered from Target. Movers lost our cafe table leg (very annoying) and that was the only thing about our new apartment; there's no dining area. So this looked all great when I found it and it sure was a
- [Today's Bridge 6.20.10](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/06/21/todays-bridge-6-20-10/) - Did you have a nice Father's Day weekend? ((Happy Father's Day to both of my Dads!)) It was a working weekend for me... and more organizing my stuff... oh, my beloved brother got married this weekend ((CONGRATULATIONS!!)), can't wait to see him and new family when I go back next month! ((yes! I am going
- [Found Type: DUMBO](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/06/18/found-type-dumbo-2/) - Found them around corner from my loft. These signs are everywhere around here, they get me every time! So great. Modern Box Office >>> ((Love the arrow with the word "office")) I can't really read this one... but equally cool. Happy Friday!
- [Ultra Cider](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/06/17/ultra-cider/) - Another drink that we brought home from Japan and recently enjoyed -- Ultra Cider. Yes, it's the Ultraman cider. We saw a few designs all based on Ultraman, this design is based on Ultra Seven. So fun!
- [Wood iPhone Case](http://www.heartfish.com/2009/05/04/wood-iphone-case/) - Good morning! I hope everyone had a nice weekend. I had a big weekend with cherry blossom festival and my first ever craft show; it was fun and such a learning experience for me, I will post some photos this week for sure. (Here is a sneak peek. via twitter) Anyway, I wanted to share
- [Arima Cider Teppo Water Bottle](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/06/17/arima-cider-teppo-water-bottle/) - When we were in Japan this winter, one of my best friends took us to the Arima Onsen (Hot Springs) and we had the best time there! We brought home this Arima Cider Teppo Water -- The origin of Japanese cider. (This is a re-release of the first soda in Japan.) We kept it for
- [Elle Decor UK](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/06/16/elle-decor-uk/) - Lovely Jen from Made by Girl told me about that my Live What You Love letterpress print has been in the Elle Decor UK magazine April issue a while ago and also, my friend Susan mentioned the same thing to me... but when I went to a bookstore to see it in my eye, the
- [Vinegar Hill](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/06/15/vinegar-hill/) - As I mentioned yesterday's post, there was a cute local flea market in Vinegar Hill so we took a walk around and looked around... and look what I found! Old tools for sale: Dolls on the window: Display window with funny signs: Blue door with heart-shape key hole and handle area: Vinegar Hill is such
- [Found Art: Vinegar Hill](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/06/14/found-art-vinegar-hill/) - How was your weekend, everyone?! I hope you had a nice one... Our block is also a part of Vinegar Hill and as we were walking around the neighborhood this weekend (there was a cute flea market, I'll post about it soon), I found couple art on the street wall... Brooklyn Beef -- I like
- [Impressive](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/06/11/impressive/) - I have a great news to share today -- my work has been featured in this awesome book called "Impressive –Printmaking, Letterpress and Graphic Design" by Gestalten! I could not be more excited to be a part! The book should be out all over the world now -- if you happen to see it at
- [Found Type: Brick Buildings](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/06/10/found-type-brick-buildings/) - There are a lot of old brick buildings in DUMBO and I always find awesome types! Just love how they look and feel, its texture... gets me every time. (as you may already know.) This building is huge. In front of Brooklyn Bridge Park: Right behind our loft. "PEERLESS PAINT" building:
- [Today's Bridge 6.8.10](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/06/09/todays-bridge-6-8-10/) - It was such a nice day yesterday, automatically made me walk around with Maia longer than usual. The bridges were beautiful as usual. The entrance to the park: Cobble stone streets are everywhere in DUMBO with old rails... and the Brooklyn Bridge.
- [Psst... HELLO Giveaway ](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/06/08/psst-hello-giveaway/) - Lovely Jenn from A Merry Mishap is hosting a giveaway -- share your "HELLO" moment and win my letterpress print! My recent "hello" moment would be when my new dining table and my new couch came, and also, when my best friend had a fist boy and when I first saw his precious face! Don't
- [The Renegade Craft Fair 2010](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/06/08/the-renegade-craft-fair-2010/) - I went to the Renegade Craft fair in the late afternoon on Sunday... and it started pouring as soon as I got there. Not just rain, but strong wind and stormy craziness -- I guess there was a tornado warning! So I have missed lots of shops who decided to close earlier... :( but in
- [F is for Father Letterpress Greeting Card](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/06/07/f-is-for-father-letterpress-greeting-card/) - Father's day is June 20th this year -- have you gotten a card for your dad yet?! I recently reprinted my F is for Father letterpress Greeting card :) For all the hard working dad... with love <3 and my alphabet greeting cards are almost A to Z! LOVE how they look all together! Can't
- [Today's Bridge 6.4.10](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/06/06/todays-bridge-6-4-10/) - Took Maia to the park, it was so hot and humid (= gross) -- shower doesn't mean anything in that weather... Went to a wonderful and fun wedding on Saturday evening -- it was by the Robert F. Kennedy bridge (in Astoria) :)
- [Today's Bridge 6.3.10](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/06/05/todays-bridge-6-3-10/) - On the way to post office... right before I went into the arch. After this, I went to work out and I got kicked in my butt... aww
- [Folded :: The Origami Collection :: The Final Products](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/06/04/folded-the-origami-collection-the-final-products/) - and here are the final products... (see "in the making" post here!) The pop up card -- the moment of the truth.... yay! The flower blooms! :) I love the surprise when you open the card -- there are spaces for your personal message, too :) and the paper flowers -- the cotton papers gives
- [Folded :: The Origami Collection :: In the Making](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/06/04/folded-the-origami-collection-in-the-making/) - The project Folded :: The Origami Collection with Jack + Jenn and Jody from Brin & Nohl came to the end! It was so fun creating something different inspired by folded origami, I hope they enjoyed creating as much as I did... :) Since my last inspiration post, I had to try lot of different
- [13 Years and Counting](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/06/03/13-years-and-counting/) - 13 years ago today, I came to United States with just 1 suitcase... and now, I've been a proud permanent resident! Every year, on June 3rd, I think about the day I left Japan and arrived in San Francisco... it's funny how life happens and how time flies... but I've been pretty happy throughout :)
- [111 Front Street Galleries Sign](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/06/02/111-front-street-galleries-signa/) - I mentioned about 1st Thursdays DUMBO Gallery walk before, the June one is tomorrow -- I think I will stop by again :) 111 Front Street Galleries have so many galleries in the building -- you couldn't help but notice the building itself -- bright neon pink entrance with big "GALLERIES" sign on the wall
- [Today's Bridge 6.1.10](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/06/01/todays-bridge-6-1-10/) - ((Wow, June already. 2010 is going by way too fast.)) On the way back from post office -- it's been a stormy day. Pouring rain. Stop. Pouring rain. Thunder. Stop... Brooklyn Bridge from a wire fence on Washington Street. Extra today :) I've been doing a little photo shoot here and there for the shoegazing
- [Brooklyn Flea](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/06/01/brooklyn-flea-3/) - We went to the Brooklyn Flea in Fort Greene on Saturday morning to pick up our new dining table (oh my god, we love it! Pictures coming soon) and also found lots of awesome stuff! I learned something: go there in the morning and grab it if you really want it! There were tons of
- [Today's Bridge 5.30.10](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/05/31/todays-bridge-5-30-10/) - Took a nice walk to the Brooklyn Bridge Park on Saturday night. It was the perfect night -- no jacket, no wind, no humidity, no coldness, no hotness, nothing. Felt really good outside and we loved it. We also appreciate our neighborhood, the stunning view of the bridge and the newly opened park! It was
- [Happy Memorial Day!](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/05/31/happy-memorial-day-2/) - Hope you are having a great Memorial Day holiday today... xo Hijiri Picture is from the rooftop of 2nd avenue and Houston -- The Empire State Building is blue, white and red this weekend!
- [Hi!](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/05/28/hi/) - I hope you had a nice week and that you are ready for the long Memorial Day weekend... We are probably working on our loft, picking up our new dining table (SO exciting), finishing up the origami project... I have recently printed "HI!" cards for my shop customers :) Wood type all set on the
- [OVO Costume Design](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/05/28/ovo-costume-design/) - We went to see Cirque du Soleil's OVO about a month ago, and I enjoyed not only their superhuman performance and structure of the show, but also the costume designs so much. Always so special and theatrical, and they do such an acrobatic move in the costume, so intriguing... For some reason, at Ikea Brooklyn,
- [LOVE LA](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/05/27/love-la/) - When we were walking around Brooklyn Heights, I found Love Lane off of Henry Street. (Usually, Lane is "Ln", but here, it's "LA"...) and I had to stop and take pictures. How sweet would that be to live on the Love Lane? :) Sending you my love from Brooklyn NY... Especially, to my best friend
- [Cool Driftwood Bench](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/05/26/cool-driftwood-bench/) - There is this coolest driftwood bench in DUMBO. At the little triangle area (I don't think it was here before). Always catches my eye... Speaking of seating... we found our new couch after hunting around for more than a month!! Our new dining table is coming this weekend, too, things are slowly, but surely coming
- [Today's Bridge 5.25.10](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/05/26/todays-bridge-5-25-10/) - On the way back from the post office. On Cadman Plaza East. It was such a beautiful day!
- [Found Type: Brooklyn Heights Cinemas](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/05/25/found-type-brooklyn-heights-cinemas/) - Don't you love the old movie theaters? I was walking around Brooklyn Heights this weekend and look what I found. Brooklyn Heights Cinemas. Love the typography on the sign and the movie marquees. Would love to see a movie here sometime soon...
- [Today's Bridge 5.22.10](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/05/25/todays-bridge-5-22-10/) - During the Saturday morning walk with Maia and Randy. At the arch, there was a big stoop sale. LOVE this arch area, so theatrical. Later that day, we took a walk to Brooklyn Heights. Brooklyn Bridge from Cadman Plaza West.
- [What Home Means To Me (Pin it Forward)](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/05/24/what-home-means-to-me-pin-it-forward/) - As I mentioned before, lovely Victoria from sfgirlbybay and pinterest team are launching an another great event called "pin it forward" today and I couldn't be more proud to be the one of the first 10 bloggers to start! and the theme is "What home means to me" -- and here is my pinboard... I
- [Petals and Wings](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/05/21/petals-and-wings/) - Every 1st Thursday of the month, DUMBO is having a Gallery Walk -- many galleries are open late and showing works from artists of many disciplines, especially photography, while hosting receptions, producing live music performances and curator/artist talks among other highlights. I went to the May event in between unpacking and working, it was a
- [Banksy Was Here](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/05/20/banksy-was-here/) - Banksy was here! A block away from our loft! I noticed right away because this wasn't here before... and it is already ruined. boo. Sucks. See this article and original photos of his work in NYC: Banksy Gets Dissed - Gothamist. Here are my photos. Looks like he used his finger...?! The other ones in
- [Found Type: 85](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/05/20/found-type-85/) - Found in SoHo. Yes, it is a street address 85. On Wooster Street. I love how it looks and how it is on the beautiful molding.
- [Folded :: The Origami Collection :: Inspiration 2](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/05/19/folded-the-origami-collection-inspiration-2/) - This project Folded :: The Origami Collection with Jack + Jenn and Jody from Brin & Nohl has been a bit put aside because of my move... but now we are all ready to finish creating and I just wanted to share my inspiration #2 before I share what I've been working and my final
- [Heart Street](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/05/18/heart-street/) - We have been couch hunting for a while... still no luck, though, I found the cutest street in SoHo yesterday after stopping by Room and Board... a Heart Street! (on Broadway and Prince to be exact -- I think it's for Victoria's Secret, but didn't say...) You might know already that I am obsessed with
- [Giveaway Winner](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/05/18/giveaway-winner/) - Thank you all so much for entering the Live What You Love Special edition giveaway!!! All your color combination was really fun to see, I love that everyone is so passionate about colors :) Thank you so much!! I did a random drawing and I have a winner.... it's Angela who said: Love Grey +
- [New: HELLO Letterpress Print](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/05/17/new-hello-letterpress-print/) - This print had been on my list of things to print and I am so happy to let you know that the HELLO Letterpress Print is now available at my etsy shop! "Hello" is an universal word (I think everyone knows this word!) and when I see/hear the word, it always brightens up my day
- [Today's Bridge 5.14.10](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/05/15/todays-bridge-5-14-10/) - On the way to post office. I love the arch, you can go through of course. They have events in the arch sometimes, too. By the powerhouse arena. There was a wedding photo shoot (if you look closely you can see) -- I see photo shoot every day around here including many weddings! This weekend
- [Today's Bridge 5.15.10](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/05/17/todays-bridge-5-15-10/) - After coming back from friend's birthday party on Saturday, I took Maia to the park. The sky was so pretty with the bridges. and the silhouettes were gorgeous!
- [Found Letters](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/05/14/found-letters/) - My new neighborhood is filled with cool stuff, I have been having great time just walking around. I found these letters for example. It is like a letter sculpture. Loved it immediately. It was right next to this cool art gallery/store called "Spring" and I like their "YES" sign, too... Happy Friday! Make sure to
- [Live What You Love Special Edition 2010 #2 (GIVEAWAY!)](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/05/13/live-what-you-love-special-edition-2010-2-giveaway/) - I printed Live What You Love Special edition earlier this year in light grey with hot pink heart and it was gone so fast and I'd been asked about it so much that I decided to print another batch... this time in grey with red heart! One of my favorite color combinations :) To show
- [Pin it Forward](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/05/12/pin-it-forward/) - Lovely Victoria at sfgirlbybay is doing it again, this time, it is called "Pin it Forward"! If you participated/followed the 1st blogger mash up "blog it forward," you would know how fun and inspiring that was (see my post here!), and this time it's with pinterest -- a visual bookmarking site, where you can save
- [Flip Tea Towel Set](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/05/12/flip-tea-towel-set/) - Flip Tea Towel Set from Veer. Love the pattern made with letter T :)
- [Found Type: St. Ann's Warehouse](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/05/11/found-type-st-anns-warehouse/) - The BKLYN DESIGNS was held at the St. Ann's Warehouse, they have a big painted signage on a textured wall outside, it's hard not to look! Love the usage of the door and this number 38. Pretty cool :) I am off to a letterpress studio, have a great day, everyone!
- [BKLYN DESIGNS 2010](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/05/10/bklyn-designs-2010/) - Hello, another week! Did you have a nice Mother's day weekend? Are you ready for a new week? :) I went to BKLYN DESIGNS on Saturday since it was happening right here in my neighborhood -- it was great! I found lots of inspirations not only for interior designs and product designs, but also graphic
- [Today's Bridge 5.8.10](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/05/09/todays-bridge-5-8-10/) - It was a beautiful day. On the way to the BKLYN DESIGNS. Manhattan Bridge: Brooklyn Bridge (after the show):
- [Today's Bridge 5.6.10](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/05/07/todays-bridge-5-7-10/) - I am starting a new project now that I live right by 2 awesome bridges in New York; Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan Bridge. I think I'll call it "Today's Bridge." Whenever I go by there, I take pictures and post them here with the dates. It is just hard not to take pictures when you
- [Some Things Take Time](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/05/07/some-things-take-time/) - Last Friday, we moved to our new loft -- it's been a great week, but we do have so much work left... really, I forgot how much work that is to move! and I found this Some Things Take Time Tee via Rare Device and it says: "All good things take time so relax and
- [The Affordable Art Fair 2010](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/05/06/the-affordable-art-fair-2010/) - Studio TOTA invited me to the Affordable Art Fair preview party last night and it was another great show! (See last year's show coverage here, here and here) I took some photos of the work that caught my eye for my inspiration and hopefully for your inspiration -- enjoy! The event poster designed by Studio
- [Fish Snack Trays](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/05/05/fish-snack-trays/) - These fish snack trays are so calling me... (via Hindsvik) Randy and I always get snacks here and there, we can use these for our snack time! Adding it to my wish list... Why oh why we have so much stuff that is all still in boxes and we still need/want stuff? I don't understand...
- ["M is for Mother" Free Shipping!](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/05/04/m-is-for-mother-free-shipping/) - Mother's Day is this Sunday the May 9th, have you already gotten something? Today (Tuesday, May 4th) ONLY, M is for Mother letterpress greeting card for those who live in the United States, the shipping is free! (Offer ends at midnight EDT)
- [Weekend in DUMBO](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/05/03/weekend-in-dumbo/) - Hello! I'm here at the new DUMBO loft! The move was really crazy (I forgot how crazy moving is) but we are so happy here it was all worth it :) Still have a lot to do, but it's coming along slowly, but surely. Can't wait to finish! How was your weekend? NY was so
- [Moving](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/04/30/moving/) - Today is a big day for us -- we are moving to DUMBO loft! New keys, new loft, new neighborhood... I'm super excited :) I will try my best to be more organized at this new place... I will share some pictures along the way... Here is a little sneak peek of my new studio
- [Found Art: Dachshund at Ikea](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/04/29/found-art-dachshund-at-ikea/) - This week is all about packing and moving (the big move is tomorrow! Wish us luck!) and Ikea trip... and look what I found at the furniture pick up waiting area -- dachshunds :) ((OK, not so much the 3rd one with the striped body)) The tails are wagging, too, the happy ones! Made me
- [Water Taxi Ride](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/04/28/water-taxi-ride/) - Last Friday, we took a water taxi to Randall's Island Park. I always LOVE the ride as NYC has lots of cool bridges and buildings, it is absolutely amazing and amusing. I thought I should take you to the virtual water taxi ride today.... enjoy! We are leaving from Pier 16 at South St. Seaport.
- [Found Type: SoHo](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/04/27/found-type-soho/) - On Wooster Street at Spring Street in SoHo New York. These old brick buildings with typography always stop me and make me look. I just love how it looks and its textures! Isn't it amazing?! :)
- [To Have & To Hold](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/04/23/to-have-to-hold/) - This vinyl documentary called "To Have & To Hold" looks so interesting and cool... as we have so many vinyls and Randy (my hubby) plays them every day :) If you have 8 min to spare, watch this video! (via grain edit) Can't wait to watch the whole documentary... To Have & To Hold -
- [Live What You Love 9th Edition (New Colors!)](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/04/22/live-what-you-love-9th-edition-new-colors/) - Just wanted to let you know that I have printed the whole collection of the Live What You Love 9th edition and they are all up and available at my etsy shop! A couple brand new colors... I had been wanted to print it in seaform green (one of my favorite colors!) and finally did!
- [Dining Area For Your Pet](http://www.heartfish.com/2009/04/08/pet-food-area/) - When I saw the sneak peek of Mara's house at Dutch Door Press yesterday, I couldn't help but clicking on this image on the bottom of the post (it wasn't featured big, but you'll see it on the bottom for additional picture area) I thought it was SUPER! I have been wanted to do something
- [Handmade Portraits: Sharon Montrose](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/04/21/handmade-portraits-sharon-montrose/) - I know I am so late on this, but I just saw this video on etsy blog -- Handmade Portraits: Sharon Montrose. I have been a big fan of her work and so seeing this video was such a treat and I was so inspired by her love of photographing animals. So precious. Make sure
- [Pig Print](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/04/21/pig-print/) - Came across this pig print by Ice Cream Social Paper. Isn't it so cute?! Makes me smile!
- [Sunny Deelight Vintage Plates](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/04/20/sunny-deelight-vintage-plates/) - How about pretty vintage plates today? These sunny deelight vintage plates from Ameelia Bedelia's Vintage Deelights are making me happy this morning :) Love the yellow color and the pattern. I really want to try hanging plates in our new apartment since we'll have our first dining area ever! I will be watching this tutorial
- [The Metropolitan Museum of Art](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/09/02/the-metropolitan-museum-of-art/) - I can't believe it's September already! It's still hot in here, but I know fall is coming right soon... I don't want summer to be over yet, though, I'm excited about fall, too, must be pretty. Anyway, on Saturday, I went to the Metropolitan Museum of Art to catch the Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy exhibition
- [New Museum](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/08/17/new-museum/) - I've been wanted to check out the new museum called New Museum and so last Thursday after my work, I stopped by there because it opens until 10pm and it is free after 7pm every Thursdays. The building is pretty awesome, lots of neat details outside and inside, it is different and unique for sure.
- [Evolution](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/04/01/evolution/) - I've been wanted to go into this store called Evolution in SOHO, and I finally did -- it was no joke. Mad scientist store. It was more like a science art museum than a store, but everything was on sale, of course. It is definitely an amazing store to visit and if you are looking
- [MoMA visit](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/01/18/moma-visit/) - The Museum of Modern Art in New York is free on Fridays after 4pm and opens until 8pm so I stopped by for a little bit today... I could only see 1 floor and a half, though, I have to go back another Friday for sure! I never actually been to MoMA in New York
- [Thomas Paul Plates and Trays](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/04/19/thomas-paul-plates-and-trays/) - I have been eyeing for Thomas Paul's beautiful trays and plates... they are all so lovely. I think I want to hang them on my new dining room wall. (I must keep packing before I buy anything for the new home, though. Can't wait to be done!) Artifacts Dessert Plate Set: These Luddite series are
- [I LEGO N.Y.](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/04/16/i-lego-n-y/) - I'm sure you've seen this around... I LEGO N.Y. by Christoph Niemann. When I fist saw it on NY Times blog (via swissmiss), I thought it was so simple, fun and creative! So when the book came out, I had to get it -- it became one of my favorite café books around :) If
- [Found Type: galapagos art space](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/04/15/found-type-galapagos-art-space/) - Passed by the galapagos art space in DUMBO, Brooklyn. (I have to go here sometime very soon, it looks so cool!) Cool storefront letters: Handwritten chalkboard :: I like how they did the titles
- [Only 1 Left...](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/04/14/only-1-left/) - psst. I just listed the last one of each Live What You Love print from edition 7 and 8 + the special edition 2010. I usually keep the last one just in case my customers claim it lost or damaged... and these are unclaimed for while now so I decided to list them -- if
- [Hart's Coffee Tin](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/04/14/harts-coffee-tin/) - Came across this awesome vintage tin from Hart's Coffee in 1940. LOVE the big red heart (of course) and the letter H symbol, the color combination as well as the fonts. I could stare at it all day... I'm going to my letterpress studio again today, printing something very sweet... See you all tomorrow! Have
- [Ballato's Restaurant Signage](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/04/13/ballatos-restaurant-signage/) - Walked by Bellato's Restaurant and the signage caught my eye -- it looks like a cutout paper art and reminds me of Town Musicians of Bremen! Lovely signage :) Off to letterpress studio now -- have a great day! p.s My studio site has been blocked since last night :( It's fixed, but it will
- [Custom Prints: Charles Bukowski](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/04/12/custom-prints-charles-bukowski/) - Lindsay from Lindsay Wilson Photography had another great project for me (did you see the previous post?) to help her create custom prints with couple of quotes by Charles Bukowski. They came out so nicely, I wanted to share! Since it was 5x7 prints, I used smaller wood type blocks. With my computer printouts, pick
- [Sakura](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/04/09/sakura-2/) - Have you been enjoying the Spring?! :) LOVE my walk with Maia everyday, I am finding lots of changes in nature and flowers blooming everywhere. It is always so inspiring. These photos of Sakura are from Central Park. These are the kinds that I grew up with in Japan, but I see few different kinds
- [Custom Print: I Had A Dream](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/04/08/custom-print-i-had-a-dream/) - I printed another awesome custom prints for lovely Lindsay from Lindsay Wilson Photography the other day, I was about to share those pieces and realized that I hadn't shared the previous custom print I made for her yet... so I wanted to share this first :) She wanted a print with a part of this
- [The New York Palace](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/04/07/the-new-york-palace/) - I passed by the New York Palace hotel the other day and couldn't help but notice not only the gorgeous and stunning building, but also its gate, its swirly designs -- isn't it pretty? Inspiration is everywhere, I love it :)
- [Megro Press](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/04/06/megro-press/) - A while ago, I had a little visitor from Japan, Yoko from Megro Press. It was so very nice to meet her as she is starting a letterpress business in Japan and be able to talk to her about letterpress and what made us go into letterpress etc. at my letterpress studio I'm renting. And
- [Subway Art: 59th Street / Columbus Circle](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/04/06/subway-art-59th-street-columbus-circle/) - Subway art from 59th Street / Columbus Circle station. Colorful and bold graphic covers the whole wall, it caught my eye.
- [Slash :: Paper Under the Knife](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/04/05/slash-paper-under-the-knife/) - After the Easter Sunday brunch yesterday, we went to Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) to catch the last day of "Slash: Paper Under The Knife" exhibition I'd been wanted to go... and I am SO happy that we went. I was blown away with all the amazing work all made out of papers! Really
- [Origami Crane Display](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/04/02/origami-crane-display/) - Spotted at West Elm store in the city. The white origami cranes looked so pretty and fresh :) We are working on our Folded :: The Origami Collection -- it'll be completed in mid-May! I will do a post or two in the meantime to share some "work in progress" photos... Happy Good Friday! p.s
- [Alphabet Earrings](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/04/01/alphabet-earrings/) - I have been thinking about these Alphabet earrings from by boe... Aren't they adorable?H earring:K earring:S earring:They are approximately 1/4" in height and sold individually you can mix and match!My ears are asking me to get some...(via Daily Candy NY)
- [Letter Candles](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/03/31/letter-candles/) - These letter candles from Bee and Bird Candles are so cute and colorful, making me so happy! I think this is created from wood type blocks, what a cool idea! Comes in lots of different colors... Comes in letter L-O-V-E, too -- cute idea for wedding center piece, don't you think? and you can pick
- [LOVE Heart Wall Art by Alexander Girard](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/03/30/love-heart-wall-art-by-alexander-girard/) - LOVE Heart Wall Art by Alexander Girard. It is on sale right now at urbanoutfitters.com. I might just have to purchase it...
- [Before We Pack Boxes...](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/03/29/before-we-pack-boxes/) - I wanted to take some pictures of our current living room area. (For those of you who may not know... we are moving to a loft in DUMBO this May!) We switched our room so this used to be our office room, but it's been working out good. I think I will miss this exposed
- [SMFA Traveling Scholars](http://www.heartfish.com/2009/04/02/smfa-traveling-scholars/) - We went to Museum of Fine Arts, Boston last Saturday for the opening of the SMFA Traveling Scholars -- this very noble scholarship award that our friend Niq received from School of the Museum of Fine Arts -- and of course to see him and his film for this exhibition! Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
- [Whitney Museum of American Art](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/04/13/whitney-museum-of-american-art/) - Randy's good friend, Niq Jones (he's a great artist) was in town this weekend and so we took a trip to Whitney Museum of American Art. It was my first time there and they are having 2008 Whitney Biennial right now featuring so many artists and so the museum was filled with installations, paintings, sculptures,
- [Linko's House](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/06/24/linkos-house/) - One of my best friends, Linko has designed and built a new loft home with her fiancé by rearranging her parents' building and they made it so cool that I had to post some photos here. Made me want to own a house! Well, before that, I have to finish up our apartment here... inspired
- [Amadana](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/06/18/amadana/) - Same designers of Atehaca (Intentionallies) has another line called Amadana and they have some really cool products as well. This is Linko&Ma-kun's desktop audio: Coffee maker: Alarm clock: Earphone: Toaster oven:
- [Atehaca](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/06/18/atehaca/) - I was staying at one of my best friends, Linko's house while I was in Kobe and she and her fiancé use matching home kitchen appliances from Atehaca (and Toshiba) -- very unique and cool design! Unfortunately, they are not on market any more... Rice cooker and electric pot: Microwave oven: Electric oven: This Intentionallies
- [Found Type: Laundromat](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/03/26/found-type-laundromat/) - Found type from Greenpoint. (yes, from the visit last week) I love the rounded corners and the color combination. Cute for a laundromat, don't you think?! :)
- [Green Flowers](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/03/26/green-flowers/) - Found these small beautiful green flowers when I was walking with Maia. Aren't they so lovely? I don't know the name of the flowers (do you?), but it sure stopped me and made me look. Happy Friday! (We have a little guest this week... :))
- [Crocheting](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/03/25/crocheting/) - I enjoy crocheting here and there, it is such a pleasure making something by hand and be able to use/wear them. I purchased this Japanese crochet book in February (I love Japanese craft books, they are the cutest and easy to follow instructions) and so I started crocheting a scarf for the Spring! This is
- [Shop Updates](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/03/24/shop-updates/) - Quick announcement for some shop updates... LWYL 8th edition was already getting so low that I printed some of the 9th edition ((more colors to come!)) I must admit when the Vandercook is all pink, it makes me happy :) Pink (I hadn't printed 8x10 pink in a while!): Yellow: and a few people have
- [Found Love](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/03/24/found-love/) - "LOVE was found here." How cute is that? Makes me smile every time I pass by this (it's on my block) and I finally snapped a photo. I think I have to bring my polaroid camera and shoot it -- I am inspired by this project lately. (found via swissmiss tweets) I want to make
- [Inspiration: fred flare](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/03/22/inspiration-fred-flare/) - Did you all enjoy the fabulous spring weekend?! I did! The long and freezing winter is all worth the wait when the spring comes! :) I have a few pictures to share later... Last Friday was absolutely gorgeous, I had a client meeting in Greenpoint, Brooklyn and after that, I decided to stop by fred
- [Found Type: DUMBO + New Loft](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/03/19/found-type-dumbo-new-loft/) - I have been going over to DUMBO a lot lately... (you'll see why later) Always so cool to be in the neighborhood, I find so many inspirations... I wanted to share some found type on the historical brick buildings this morning because they are just so special and great looking! and.... I will be seeing
- [New York Fire Patrol](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/03/18/new-york-fire-patrol/) - I hope you had a fun St. Patrick's Day yesterday... :) I was having lunch with my friends in Cobble Hill, walking around the neighborhood (love the area) and passed by the New York Fire Patrol -- the illustration on the bright red door caught my eye and so I took pictures. Aren't they something?!
- [Folded :: The Origami Collection :: Inspiration](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/03/17/folded-the-origami-collection-inspiration/) - I mentioned a little bit about this before, but Jack + Jenn, Jody from Brin & Nohl and I are starting a project together! It all started over at Twitter ever since we found this Origami Jewelry… and now, we are each creating something with our own medium and exchange it at the end of
- [Found Art: DUMBO](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/03/16/found-art-dumbo-2/) - Right by the Manhattan Bridge, there is this cute little triangle area and a few cool art to go with. Took some photos to share -- enjoy! DUMBO is such a picturesque area, I can take pictures around here all day long... I think she is a Mermaid!? Can't wait for warm weather -- there
- [Dog Parking](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/03/16/dog-parking/) - Yesterday, I found the cutest dog parking! In front of this new cafe called Choice Market in DUMBO, Brooklyn. I can't wait to have Maia park here... :) More DUMBO finds will follow...
- [Redesigned Flower Pin](http://www.heartfish.com/2009/03/20/redesigned-flower-pin/) - I do have a few misprints from the Iris Letterpress prints that I worked on lately, they are still pretty good, but there is one tiny something on the print so that I can't use it as a product any more... and I have been thinking if I can use those for anything... make some
- [New Wood Type](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/03/15/new-wood-type/) - I'm so excited that I just acquired new (old) wood types! They are 20 line Gothic Extra Condensed. I can't wait to print something new with these! I hope you all had a nice weekend!
- [Baby Announcement by Mirabel Press](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/03/12/baby-announcement-mirabel-press/) - I have been working on another custom baby announcement for my friends Kate and Tim (the baby is coming really soon this month!) -- it's so cute, I can't wait to print them and meet the baby soon... In the meantime, I came across these silhouette baby announcement done by Mirabel Press and I thought
- [Individual Drop Caps](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/03/12/individual-drop-caps/) - I've been a big fan of Daily Drop Cap as I talked about it before, and now, lovely Jessica Hische has an individual letter print available at her shop! You can pick any letters from Alphabet 1 to 3 and have it on your wall :) I might have to get my H... Happy Friday,
- [S and K are for...](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/03/11/s-and-k-are-for/) - When I printed E is for Easter card, I also printed 2 more alphabet greeting cards (now I have 21 different alphabet cards!) S and K. S is for Sorry: K is for Kudos: Hope you like them :)
- [HOME](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/03/11/home/) - Metal Marquee Alphabet Letters :: HOME. For your home or my home... (via Vintage Embellishment) Speaking of... we are looking for a new apartment right now... wish us luck!
- [LOVE WINS](http://www.heartfish.com/2009/01/22/love-wins/) - Love is definitely in the air these days, (yay, V-day is coming up!) and how cute is this "LOVE WINS" T-shirts? It's designed and printed by elefint designs, I love the shape of the heart (very organic!) and how the words "LOVE WINS" are like whispering on the bottom. I love how typography design can
- [E is for Easter](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/03/10/e-is-for-easter/) - Easter is coming soon, it's April 4th this year so I have printed the Alphabet greeting cards -- E is for Easter! It's actually so perfect for kids, they can learn alphabet and celebrate Easter at the same time :) Mixing ink: Wanted to mix a pretty pastel colors for Easter, for both boys and
- [Exhibition: Paul Sietsema](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/03/10/exhibition-paul-sietsema/) - A while ago, when I went to MoMA, I saw this great exhibition of Paul Sietsema. I just found some photos sitting on my desktop waiting to be posted so I am finally getting around to it... but I was blown away with his amazing work. Always love typography on museum wall. I wanna paint
- [Sweet Petula Soap Packages](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/03/09/sweet-petula-soap-packages/) - I love Sweet Petula's soap packages. I haven't tried the soap itself yet, but I'm sure they are just as great! Look at these packages! I actually wanna decorate them in my bathroom... :) and they are all $5!
- [Anthropologie Best in Show](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/03/08/anthropologie-best-in-show/) - Anthropologie in Rockefeller Center in NY has not only the coolest window display, but also the cutest gallery space inside. Last week, I stopped by there with my old friend who I hadn't seen for 13 years (!) and we saw this great exhibition that is going on right now called "Best in Show" --
- [Le Telquel](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/03/05/le-telquel/) - I have bought things just by its cover/jacket because it looks good, but never a wine... until we saw this "Le Telquel" wine. Yup, a dachshund wine! Love the hand-drawn, hand-lettering look, too, very cool. Love that he/she is wagging his/her tail! The top area has some kind of citrus drawings, too, that also adds
- [Upon a Fold](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/03/04/upon-a-fold/) - I found an awesome online shop called Upon a Fold via UPPERCASE blog and I am so excited that I can't type fast enough! "Here, you will find a unique collection of paper artistry from around the world – some items you’ll not have seen anywhere else. From beautiful jewelry and pretty stationery to fun
- [Happy Girls' Day!](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/03/03/happy-girls-day/) - March 3rd is traditional in Japan to celebrate Hina-matsuri, or Girls' Day — a day for wishing all little girls health, growth and happiness :) I saw an article on Etsy's Handmade Blog about Hina-matsuri and thought it was great! Check out the whole article here! (image is from Quaintrelle's etsy shop)
- [New: Monogram Letterpress Notecards Tiffany BLUE/GREEN](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/03/03/new-monogram-letterpress-notecards-tiffany-bluegreen/) - Just a quick announcement that I printed monogram letterpress notecards in Tiffany Blue/Green! (Oh, don't you love that color?!) Letter M: And Letter T: Speaking of Tiffany, I recently went there to clean my ring and necklaces, and oh my god, they came back as brand new jewelry! They weren't kidding that it'd come back
- ["E"njoy!](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/03/03/enjoy/) - Printed more "thank you" cards with wood types for my shop the other day and look what happened! "E" was backward :) It happens sometimes due to the mirrored wood type blocks, but thought it was fun to share it here. I flipped the "E" after this so just this only one. In case you
- [DIY: Puppy Love Cross Stitch Kit](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/03/02/diy-puppy-love-cross-stitch-kit/) - How cute is this Puppy Love Cross Stitch Kit? It is a DIY kit so you'd get to cross stitch on your own! I am thinking to make the body a little bit long to look like dachshunds :) (via Renegade Handmade, Store)
- [February Happiness](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/02/28/february-happiness/) - I can't believe February is over! It's always one of the happiest months of the year for me so I just wanted to post some photos from this month... Hope these would make you happy, too :) Valentine's day strawberry pancakes from Randy: Beautiful roses from Randy: We went to Blue Note New York for
- [Number Pillow Covers](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/03/01/number-pillow-covers/) - I love these Number Pillow Covers by Pottery Barn. Simple and bold and there is a definition on the back of the pillow. A nice way to have more typography in your home! Pictures are from Pottery Barn website. (via black. white. bliss.)
- [Porter House Logo and Card](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/02/26/porter-house-logo-and-card/) - About a month ago, we went to Porter House Restaurant for NY Restaurant week and had a great meal :) I saw their logo and the card and of course I took it home because I thought it was great and caught my eye immediately. It looks like it's printed on wood, but it is
- [Coffee Love](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/02/25/coffee-love/) - I love my cup of coffee every morning. I really do. Sometimes, I wake up just so I can have a fresh cup. It is my big motivation and inspiration everyday :) We actually love this coffee from San Francisco, called Blue Bottle Coffee (we used to live right around the corner from their Hayes
- [Cascading Flower Wall Art](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/02/24/cascading-flower-wall-art/) - I am still a bit tired from a fun night out on my birthday last night... (thanks so much to my husband, Randy!) so I wanted to share something pretty and soothing in my tired eye... this beautiful cascading flower wall art by Dashing Etc. Flowers are made of a light blue-gray wool blend felt
- [SMILE Winner](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/02/23/smile-winner/) - Thank you all so much for entering the SMILE giveaway! Each single one of your comments made me smile so much!!! Thank you!! I think when I'm sad or upset, I will read all your comments again and so I can smile! :) Thank you! I wish I could give everyone my SMILE print... but
- [Found Type: Fish & Sip Wall](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/02/22/found-type-fish-sip-wall/) - I was around north Park Slope over the weekend and passed by Fish & Sip restaurant -- this bright and pretty blue wall with hand lettering menu made me stop and take some photos! Hope you had a nice weekend -- make sure to enter the SMILE giveaway, it ends tonight!
- [SMILE Giveaway :)](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/02/19/smile-giveaway/) - Yes, you heard it right. I am giving away this new SMILE letterpress print in yellow that I just printed! "SMILE" is absolutely one of my favorite words and the gray ones got all sold out so I decided to print more... in yellow this time! It is in 5x7 inches, letterpressed by hand using
- [The Handy Book of Artistic Printing](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/02/18/the-handy-book-of-artistic-printing/) - I should have grabbed this book called The Handy Book of Artistic Printing when I was at Barnes and Noble last week... it looked awesome! and I can't stop thinking about it since... I mean, look at the cover and the subtitle -- "a collection of letterpress examples with specimens of type, ornament, corner fills,
- [Tommy Guns Salon](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/02/17/tommy-guns-salon/) - I tend to grab whatever catches my eye and bring home... so my desk, bags, pockets are always filled with business cards, post cards, fliers... lots of papers and designs. and yes, I need to find better way of organizing them all because they are getting out of control and they make my husband's head
- [Happy Valentine's Day (with Lots of Hearts) <3](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/02/12/happy-valentines-day-with-lots-of-hearts/) - Wishing you a very Happy Valentine's day! As you know, I could never get enough "hearts" and when I realized, my flickr favorites and etsy favorites were filled with hearts! So I decided to share some here for a celebration of... love! Enjoy :) Heart Factory: via dottie angel: Tiny Sterling Silver Heart Ring: via
- [LWYL Posters](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/02/12/lwyl-posters/) - Just a quick shop update announcement... more Live What You Love posters are in! Please grab them as they are very limited in quantities... (it takes so long to print each one.) Pink: Yellow: Black: I hope your weekend will be filled with LOVE! :) Happy Friday!
- [Let it Snow](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/12/17/let-it-snow/) - I saw the biggest snow flakes yesterday -- it was really big, it looked like snowballs were falling from the sky! It was so pretty, though, I watched it for as long as I could when I was at the office. It's hard to capture the flakes, but here are some pictures from my office
- [What Inspires Me Personally (Blog it Forward)](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/02/10/what-inspires-me-personally-blog-it-forward/) - Here we are... the 1st blogger mash-up "Blog it Forward"! So the theme is "what inspires you personally?" -- I didn't realize how hard it is to talk about that because LOTS of things inspire me daily (well, this is why I keep my blog -- so please come visit for my daily inspirations :))
- [Love Book](http://www.heartfish.com/2009/01/28/love-book/) - I mentioned that I'm participating this project with Samantha Hann at Maquette in the beginning of the year and it is finally live! It was a "Love" book project -- Samantha asked 25 artisits and writers to submit a piece inspired by their idea of love and I was somehow included (THANK YOU SO MUCH!!)
- [More Tenugui Patterns](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/02/09/more-tenugui-patterns/) - As I posted here and here before, I keep getting drawn to the beautiful patterns of the Japanese Tenugui... and last trip was no exception. I found lots of great patterns (and bought a few!), I couldn't take pictures of all of them, but one store I went in in Yokohama, they had tons so
- [Blog it Forward!](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/02/08/blog-it-forward/) - Amazing Victoria at sfgirlbybay has been organizing this awesome blogger mashup called "Blog it Forward" with 300 blogs from all over the world (!) and it is starting this Wednesday, February 10th... and I am proud to be the one of the starters!!! Basically, we each post about "what inspires you personally" and passing it
- [Mini Planters](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/02/08/mini-planters/) - These mini planters by Yummy & Company have been on my etsy favorites for a while and just saw that they have red ones now for Valentine's Day :) They make me so happy, look how tiny and cute it looks! (I'm sure it really is tiny) I still like the black one... and this...
- [Caramel Corn Package](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/02/05/caramel-corn-package/) - One... well, two of the many Japanese snacks I brought home from my trip are these Caramel Corn from Tohato. I want to eat them, but the packaging is so cute that I haven't been able to open them... so I took pictures :) Aren't they so adorable?! Caramel Corn has been around for as
- [LWYL Special Edition 2010](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/02/04/lwyl-special-edition-2010/) - Last year, I printed the LWYL special edition in black with red heart... and this year 2010, I printed the special edition in... one of my favorite color combinations, gray with hot pink heart! I really had fun printing as the heart always makes me happy :) Type setting without letter "O" -- yup, there
- [Found Art: Ueno Park](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/02/03/found-art-ueno-park/) - My posts from my Japan trip hops around a little... but when I stayed in Tokyo, we took a walk in Ueno Park and found lots of interesting things... and here is one of them -- a full size statue of a blue whale diving! The statue is 30 meters long (approx. 33 yards long).
- [Ikebana Competition in Kyoto](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/02/02/ikebana-competition-in-kyoto/) - I felt so lucky to be able to stop by Kyoto again last month (it is one of my favorite cities in the world) but not only that, I happened to pass by these awesome Ikebana competition that was held inside of and in front of Kyoto station (this stations is gorrrrrgeous!) -- I was
- [Sweet Linen Heart](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/02/01/sweet-linen-heart/) - Happy February! February is my favorite month, love is in the air (not just Valentine's Day, but we have our marriage anniversary -- a leather year!) and I am saying hello to my new year (age) later this month, so exciting! To start the month, I wanted to share these beautiful little white hearts by
- [Typography Wall Graphic](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/09/17/typography-wall-graphic/) - This can make an interesting and cool typographic wall depending on how you design them -- the fonts used are Estilo Script and Expletive Script. Available at veer.
- [Send Real Letter Messages](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/01/29/send-real-letter-messages/) - This morning, I am very inspired by viaLetter... you can buy letters and create words to send / display around your home! You can "type it and buy it" (love the interactive site! you should try just to see -- it's very cool.) Just type your message and order from there... And I have "Happy
- [New: Love Themed Letterpress Alphabet Greeting Cards](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/01/27/new-love-themed-letterpress-alphabet-greeting-cards/) - Yesterday was my first day of printing in 2010! I must admit... I had missed it so much! So happy that I get to print again :) Keep that Valentine's Day is right around the corner (can you believe it?) in mind, I printed 4 more letterpress Alphabet Greeting cards -- all LOVE themed! I
- [NYC Map](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/01/28/nyc-map/) - I saw this room image over at simplygrove's flickr photostream and I had to ask where this print/poster is from... she says "Ikea"! and sure enough, I found it at Ikea website: I think I will get one! Thank you, Kirsten! *another great Ikea poster I saw over at To Be Inspired here... time to
- [Much Love](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/01/28/much-love/) - Much Love by Ashley G. Inspired by a vintage heart doily... it is so calling me, I must answer... Perfect for the black and white area for our house... It can go with these pillows, too... Here is a red one. Few more colors are available and they all look so cute, I want to
- [Found Type: Taking Coffee To the Street](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/01/27/found-type-taking-coffee-to-the-street/) - Found type in Fukuoka, Japan. It was a cute coffee kiosk stand and this stenciled store signage/logo caught my eye. Love the "O" being coffee "to go" cup... it is simple and instant communication.
- [Sweet Stuff](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/01/26/sweet-stuff/) - I loved everything about these Japanese sweets, plates, forks, placemats... I had to take pictures for my inspiration and hopefully your inspiration, too :) Love the patterns, colors... like I said, everything. Aren't they lovely? (Tastes lovely, too. Thank you, Mom!)
- [Cutest Cappuccino Ever](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/01/25/cutest-cappuccino-ever/) - At Umie, Kitahama Alley, Takamatsu. (LOVE this café.) In between Monday madness... ;)
- [Found Art: Haneda Airport](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/01/25/found-art-haneda-airport/) - Good morning! Hope you had a nice weekend... I am still struggling from my horrible jet lag... :( Hopefully, by the end of the week, it'll be all better and I live like a normal person... (not going to bed at 5-6pm and waking up super early.) Anyway. I found this gigantic inflatable human body
- [Hanae Mori Omotesando Window](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/01/22/hanae-mori-omotesando-window/) - Apparently, I have taken more than 500 pictures while I was in Japan, you will be seeing lots of them for the next few weeks... :) I saw this window display at Hanae Mori building in Omotesando, Tokyo and I had to stop and admire the beauty of Japanese samurai armor... how awesome!! I was
- [FOSSIL - What We Are Into](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/01/21/fossil-what-we-are-into/) - Hi, everyone. I am back! So good to be back, I feel refreshed and energized! So much to catch up, but I don't feel overwhelmed (yet) :) Just wanted to share this real quick -- my work has been featured on Fossil website under Fossil. Life. Style -- What We Are Into section! I am
- [Japanese New Year](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/01/19/japanese-new-year/) - I have been having such a great time in Japan, but it is time to say good-bye and get back to my creative life in New York... I am leaving tomorrow morning, traveling all day, all night, and another day long (sigh, soo long) -- just wanted to post some more pictures from Japanese new
- [New Letterpress Prints](http://www.heartfish.com/2009/01/05/new-letterpress-prints/) - I went to The Arm letterpress studio over the weekend to print some more cards and prints... the studio was really cool! I ended up spending 4 hours there, gosh, it's so much fun I could do that all day long! Picture is from their website -- the dog is Henry, he was such a
- [My Orange Beautiful Purchases](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/11/24/my-orange-beautiful-purchases/) - I wrote about pre-ordering this calendar from Orange Beautiful before, and it finally came! I also ordered "Get Your Sh*t Together" gocco print because my husband says this phrase a lot (haha) and oh my, do they look awesome! They came in this beautiful orange tissue (just like their name!) and it was so nice
- [Kagami Mochi](http://www.heartfish.com/2010/01/12/kagami-mochi/) - I posted the Kadomatsu picture yesterday, but there are many more traditional new year decorations here in Japan and today, I wanted to share some pictures of Kagami Mochi. The kagami mochi usually is placed in various locations throughout the house. My parents had 3, various sizes. January 11th (yesterday) was Kagami biraki (another traditional
- [Off to Japan... (and Happy New Year!!)](http://www.heartfish.com/2009/12/27/off-to-japan-2/) - I hope you had a wonderful Christmas time with your loved ones... I had an another great Christmas with my family in low in Massachusetts, we came home with tons of goodies (thank you so much!) and now, we are off to Japan! Just wanted to wish you all a very happy and exciting new
- [Merry Christmas and Mistletoe xxx](http://www.heartfish.com/2009/12/24/merry-christmas-and-mistletoe-xxx/) - Hello! It is Christmas eve here today. I am visiting my family in low here in Massachusetts -- our traditions every year :) Just wanted to take time and wish you and yours a Merry Christmas!!! Hope you are having a peaceful time with your loved ones... A couple of weeks ago, Randy brought home
- [Winter Vacation Sale](http://www.heartfish.com/2009/12/23/winter-vacation-sale/) - Thank you all so much for thinking of my work this holiday season, I hope you and your loved ones enjoy them so much. My shop is now officially on vacation mode until I come back next year -- but instead of totally closing it, I am keeping it open and having a winter vacation
- [Save the Date -- May 3rd](http://www.heartfish.com/2009/04/06/save-the-date-may3/) - Oh my god, I did it, I signed up for this Brooklyn Lyceum Craft Market on Sunday the May 3rd! Please save the date if you are in New York area, this one is entitled "The Anti-Depression Session" -- everything you'll see there will be priced for $30 and under! It's going to be fun
- [Subway Art: 42nd St. (Orange Line)](http://www.heartfish.com/2009/12/22/subway-art-42nd-st/) - These are taken at 42nd St. station (B, D, F, Q -- Orange line). I finally took some pictures. I love the color and the tiling work -- they are so beautiful. I would love to make some prints or patterns inspired by these images... This whole station is covered by this theme, I always
- [Crave on 42nd](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/02/15/crave-on-42nd/) - For our Valentine's Day celebration, Randy and I went to Crave on 42nd -- a new restaurant in Hell's Kitchen featuring Dave Martin from Top Chef season one. We watched the show, and of course we wondered how the food tastes like in reality. And so when we found out about this restaurant and they
- [October Dachshund Parade](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/10/06/october-dachshund-parade/) - Monday can be hectic -- hope these pictures will make you smile! Last Saturday was a Dachshund parade (eveyone calls it a "parade" but it's really a meet-up) at Washington Square Park and of course we went there with our Maia (almost 1 year old!) and our neighbor dachschunds, Hime and Koro and their owners.
- [Radio City Music Hall](http://www.heartfish.com/2009/12/18/radio-city-music-hall/) - Last week, I went to Radio City Music Hall to see Christmas Spectacular (I have worked on the website!) -- it was fun :) The Music Hall was stunning!! I enjoyed the building so much. The ceiling. I'd only seen it in pictures before, but it really was gorgeous! I took some photos and I
- [Last Day of Shopping](http://www.heartfish.com/2009/12/17/last-day-of-shopping/) - Just a reminder, today is the last day to shop at my etsy shop for the holidays! (well, until tomorrow 3pm EST to be exact - for US shipping addresses) I will do FREE upgrade to Priority mail between now and then so you will receive it before Christmas! Happy shopping! *Picture is from Marisa
- [Live What You Love 8th Edition](http://www.heartfish.com/2009/12/16/live-what-you-love-8th-edition/) - Just wanted to let you know that I have printed Live What You Love 8th edition and they are all available at my etsy shop now. It is a little bit smaller edition since I only had 1 day, but some new colors to enjoy :) Hope you like them. This color is new... I
- [Tactile Poetry](http://www.heartfish.com/2009/12/17/tactile-poetry/) - Oh my gosh. Tactile Poetry. You are too cute. Comes with eight 1/2" letters that spell "I LOVE YOU" -- my heart will melt right then :) Available here.
- [Jonathan Adler Dachshund](http://www.heartfish.com/2009/12/16/jonathan-adler-dachshund/) - I had to post this. Jonathan Adler Dachshund in Menagerie. Adding it to my wish list. Immediately. and bookends, too! So cute!
- [Cross Stitch Ornament](http://www.heartfish.com/2009/12/16/cross-stitch-ornament/) - Aren't these cross stitch ornaments (by Julie Ellen) so pretty? Very unique and personalized for your Christmas tree for sure. I would actually decorate them on my wall after the holidays, they will make such cute little typography on my wall :)
- [Christmas Trees 2009](http://www.heartfish.com/2009/12/15/christmas-trees-2009/) - Christmas tree makes me so happy and this year, I have 2 trees! Double happiness :) Wanted to share some pictures and the happiness here! Our family white tree -- we bought it last year and we placed in different area this year. ((We still need a tree top...)) Each ornament has its story and
- [White Tree](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/12/01/white-tree/) - While I was in Boston for thanksgiving holiday, I really wanted to get a faux Christmas tree this year (to be eco-friendly... but I wonder if cutting Christmas trees are bad for the earth? I see so many of them every year and no one says anything...? Anyway, after getting real trees for the last
- [Tallow Berry Bulb](http://www.heartfish.com/2009/12/14/tallow-berry-bulb/) - Good morning! I hope you had a nice weekend... We had a little dachshund friend Audrey for the weekend to dog-sit, it's been fun for us and Maia :) Over the weekend, I came across these beautiful glass bulbs from Land-Rich (via sub-studio design blog - they have my favorite gift guide every year by
- [Weekend Wishes...](http://www.heartfish.com/2009/12/11/weekend-wishes-6/) - Wishing you a happy weekend... Christmas is right there -- I really have to start shopping and sending cards this weekend. The whole city is illuminated and so pretty. (but freeeeeezing! it's been in 20s all day! brrrrr) I am posting a couple pictures I took from Rockefeller Center in NYC... Stay warm, everyone! I
- [Initial Milkglass Bowls](http://www.heartfish.com/2009/12/11/initial-milkglass-bowls/) - I first learned about this great vintage shop called mushroom and moss vintage at sfgirlbybay, I remember going to her shop as soon as I saw the letter H milkglass bowl... and it was gone. I was just looking around her shop and saw that the initial milkglass bowls are back! No more letter H,
- [Anthropologie Snow Window Display](http://www.heartfish.com/2009/12/10/anthropologie-snow-window-display/) - I am always amazed by how creative anthropologie window displays and store displays are all year round, but this one I saw at their Rockefeller Center location is by far my favorite!! Yes, the letter "S" "N" "O" "W" are falling down and accumulating. How awesome. I love it. I want this in my office
- [SMILE :)](http://www.heartfish.com/2009/12/09/smile/) - Inspired by my "thank you for shopping" cards I printed before (they are all gone...!) I printed "SMILE" mini prints for everyone in the world to share. It is absolutely one of my favorite words and just having the word around is actually really nice and makes me smile every time I see it :)
- [Message in a Bottle](http://www.heartfish.com/2009/12/08/message-in-a-bottle/) - How special and amazing service is this message in a bottle letter service by Miniature Rhino? (It is currently all sold out, I hope it'll be listed again...) I would cry if I receive a message in a bottle like this. It'll be such a romantic thing and/or touching thing to receive / send... I'm
- [Art Wall Family Room](http://www.heartfish.com/2009/12/07/art-wall-family-room/) - Good morning! I hope you all had a nice weekend... Winter is here in NYC. The weather clearly changed over the weekend and it was freezing... time to bundle up! Speaking of coziness... check out this cozy Family Room at Art Wall -- my Live What You Love poster is featured in the middle frame!
- [Save Polaroid](http://www.heartfish.com/2008/09/17/save-polaroid/) - I cruised by Brooklyn Flea last Sunday (ohhh my god, it was hot as hell!! I thought I did a farewell to Summer... spoke too soon) and I saw a "Save Polaroid" booth and to me, that was the most interesting booth at the market -- I know that they announced that they will discontinue
- [Stocking Monogram Ornament](http://www.heartfish.com/2009/12/04/stocking-monogram-ornament/) - Stocking Monogram Ornaments from Anthropologie are calling me... I'm a sucker for ornaments! Speaking of... I am thinking of decorating my Christmas tree this weekend... :) I'm also looking forward to going to this craft show. Have a lovely weekend, everyone! p.s Dear my International customers -- last chance to shop for holidays this weekend!!
- [Sausage Dog Scarf](http://www.heartfish.com/2009/12/04/sausage-dog-scarf/) - How cute is this Big Apple Sausage Dog Scarf from kate spade?! (me: sooooooo cuuuuute) Adding it to my wishlist... maybe Santa sees it :) I have been very good this year so :P (found via sfgirlbybay tweet) Wow, already Friday?! This week has been looong, but short!! If you know what I mean... Happy
- [Curated by UPPERCASE](http://www.heartfish.com/2009/12/03/curated-by-uppercase/) - My print was featured in The Storque at Etsy! I am super stoked because it was curated by Janine from UPPERCASE -- one of my favorite design magazines (I am a proud subscriber since the issue 1 :)), online shops, and source of inspirations! Make sure to check out all of her picks -- so
- [Mr Darcy Proposal Mug](http://www.heartfish.com/2009/12/02/mr-darcy-proposal-mug/) - Love this Mr Darcy Proposal Mug by Brookish. "You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you" -- The famous opening proposal line from Mr. Darcy on a mug! I like the handwritten lettering, too... very nice. Anniversary / wedding / a Valentine's day gift to your loved one? :)
- [I Hardy Cards](http://www.heartfish.com/2009/12/01/i-hardy-cards/) - I want these I Hardy Cards so badly. Looks so beautiful and special. These cards are based on a deck printed circa 1765, printed on heavy paper with woodblocks. (via AMY MERRICK's gift guide at design*sponge) and of course it is out of stock at the moment... I want it even more!! Adding it to
- [Christmas Shop](http://www.heartfish.com/2009/11/30/christmas-shop/) - Good morning! How was your thanksgiving? How was your weekend? Hope you had a good one... I am back from Boston, I had really great and yummy thanksgiving, and am ready for the busy week! I think from here on, I just have to go go go until Christmas... which is coming so very soon!

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- [quotes and notes](http://www.heartfish.com/tag/quotes-and-notes/)
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- [Claudia Pearson](http://www.heartfish.com/tag/claudia-pearson/)
- [illustrator](http://www.heartfish.com/tag/illustrator/)
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- [official page](http://www.heartfish.com/tag/official-page/)
- [typography soap](http://www.heartfish.com/tag/typography-soap/)
- [live what you love 2011](http://www.heartfish.com/tag/live-what-you-love-2011/)
- [light pink](http://www.heartfish.com/tag/light-pink/)
- [letterpress prints](http://www.heartfish.com/tag/letterpress-prints/)
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- [shared studio](http://www.heartfish.com/tag/shared-studio/)
- [public letterpress studio](http://www.heartfish.com/tag/public-letterpress-studio/)
- [smb et smb](http://www.heartfish.com/tag/smb-et-smb/)
- [pompoms](http://www.heartfish.com/tag/pompoms/)
- [cupcake liners](http://www.heartfish.com/tag/cupcake-liners/)
- [design*sponge](http://www.heartfish.com/tag/designsponge/)
- [Hey Yo Yo](http://www.heartfish.com/tag/hey-yo-yo/)
- [stripe](http://www.heartfish.com/tag/stripe/)
- [Cadman Plaza](http://www.heartfish.com/tag/cadman-plaza/)
- [cooking book](http://www.heartfish.com/tag/cooking-book/)
- [Japanese food](http://www.heartfish.com/tag/japanese-food/)
- [basic Japanese cooking](http://www.heartfish.com/tag/basic-japanese-cooking/)
- [train window](http://www.heartfish.com/tag/train-window/)
- [the arm](http://www.heartfish.com/tag/the-arm/)
- [The Golding Pearl Old Style No.3](http://www.heartfish.com/tag/the-golding-pearl-old-style-no-3/)
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- [foot-operated press](http://www.heartfish.com/tag/foot-operated-press/)
- [flywheel](http://www.heartfish.com/tag/flywheel/)
- [heart-shaped treadle](http://www.heartfish.com/tag/heart-shaped-treadle/)
- [letterpress issue](http://www.heartfish.com/tag/letterpress-issue/)
- [issue 8](http://www.heartfish.com/tag/issue-8/)
- [snow tree](http://www.heartfish.com/tag/snow-tree/)
- [kenny scharf](http://www.heartfish.com/tag/kenny-scharf/)
- [deitch project](http://www.heartfish.com/tag/deitch-project/)