Interviewed! By Fran-Japani!

I had a chance to do this interview for Fran at Fran-Japani. She actually asked me about a month ago, but life had its own plans with getting my daughter ready for moving overseas, and I finally finished the interview last week! I have to say, her intro made me smile and is leaving me with a happy feeling today! Thanks Fran for the opportunity and the really nice things you said!

Click the link to read the interview!
Interview by Fran-Japani with Off on a Whim

Father's Day Treasury

Off on a Whim was honored to be part of this collection of Father's Day gifts from Japan! Many thanks to the curator, Aya1Gou for choosing us! Click through to the collection to see all pieces included...and check below for a sampling:

Father's Day from Japan

Men's Wrap Bracelet from Off on a Whim:

Men's Apron from 1782

Flower Charms from Aicha's Flowers

Washi Tape from Japanese2please

Kindle/Ipod Stand from Hope and Grace Pens

Braided Leather Bracelet by Takakutsu

Black and White Bowl by Nanban Ceramics

Antique Japanese Pudding Cup by What's for Pudding

Cafe Sketchbook by KowaiKuma

Click here for more Father's Day ideas from Japan

April Newsletter Giveaway!

Off on a Whim has gone...off on a whim! Giving away these two coaster sets to two Off on a Whim Newletter reader in April! Sign up to the newsletter, either on the FB page (find the Newsletter tab) or via this blog (to the right, enter your email to the Newsletter box).

Winners will be chosen randomly on April 15th! Enter before April 10th! Feel free to share this post on your page or blog too!

EtsyJapan Team!

One of my recent projects! Helping to build up and promote the Etsy Japan Team.
We are a small group of artists joined together through Etsy and either based in or basing theme on All Things Japan. Some of our efforts include:
-- A cooperative Facebook Page (in the process of being set up)
-- A cooperative Blog
-- A cooperative Pinterest board
-- A cooperative Flickr group

And I'm sure more will be coming! At present we are working to unite our logos/titles/efforts across the board, as well as hashing out details and preparing for a cooperative table at the Design Festa in Tokyo this May!

One of our members who is gifted with graphics, created our new logo:

Stay tuned for further news about efforts, projects, inspiration, interviews and contests!