G OB A C KT O N ATU R E

FW10

2010-08-01T12:18:00.008-04:00

New products for FW10 = Under layer series.

This collection always stays here, which means you can buy these designs anytime you want.
This year, next year, the year after, and the year after that....
And new items will be added from time to time.
So please check in once in a while.

Also some of the styles are available at my shop, too!

2010-06-21T13:08:00.002-04:00

My favorite thing from PRODUCE.
Such a special and unique bag.

Thursday

2010-05-19T00:16:00.005-04:00

I'll be there....
Thank you, Abigail....

2010-03-27T22:12:00.005-04:00

I have been composting my own food scraps for 5 months.
And finally!
I got the home made organic fertilizer!
The avocado pit and skin seem hard to be broken down, but most of the food and paper towels were turned into the rich soil as the picture.
It's amazing to see how the food waste was transforming into the dark soil.... It was so much fun to check out every day.
Good job, my worms!!!

2010-03-23T11:08:00.005-04:00

I love love love Laura's House-Wear tote!
It will look even cooler when it gets more wrinkles!

2010-03-09T16:39:00.005-05:00

At the window in my bedroom under the spring sunlight.

For Spring

2010-02-28T18:31:00.008-05:00

I heard that plum trees were having the cute little buds and petals already in Japan.
Where is Mr. Spring in NY?

Shop!

2010-01-25T23:08:00.003-05:00

My shop is open!
Store hour = 24/7.
I have only one item for now, but will add more slowly....
Please visit: http://kaoriyamazaki.bigcartel.com

2010-01-18T15:04:00.005-05:00

John decorated my work space.

KAORI YAMAZAKI : AYA SHIRAISHI

2010-01-14T19:46:00.004-05:00

Aya and I finally completed our first project and shipped it to Japan!

She hand painted on my dress. Look at the dots. It's a beautiful maze....It's definitely one of a kind! She did truly an amazing job.
Ah, I wish I could show more of her work. I forgot my camera when I visited her studio. So stupid! (Well, she just has to have her website!! Aya chan!!)

We'd like to continue this project as a series.

2010-01-08T23:25:00.006-05:00

Happy New Year! - a Year of Tiger!
明けましておめでとうございます。

New year's resolution:

* I want to learn more about "fair-trade", and be aware of what I buy, where my money goes.
I just finished watching "Black Gold". The world has to be more equal.....

* I want to manage the composting system in the kitchen much better.
But having 1,000 worms in the kitchen is not that bad so far! (Ah, I wish I had a backyard and I could compost outside, to be honest!)

HOLIDAY GIFT SHOW

2009-12-14T13:29:00.003-05:00

Please come check out our HOLIDAY GIFT SHOW this coming Wednesday. (Click on the image for more details.)
I'll be showing with Satomi, Mika and Jane.
I hope to see you there!!

Organic cotton men's shirt

2009-12-12T15:02:00.005-05:00

Finally this 100% organic cotton men's shirt is out for sale!
The more you wear, the softer it becomes.
It has a cute round pocket with top stitching in grey color.
I have limited quantities of small, medium and large.
You can buy it direct from me for the wholesale price of $88.
+shipping if needed.

Contact: hesterstreetstudio@gmail.com

San Francisco

2009-11-28T20:55:00.006-05:00

I was in SF on a little vacation.
West coast is very different from east coast for sure.
You can live right next to the WILD nature, which I'm longing for.

KEISUKE SERIZAWA

2009-10-25T22:54:00.004-04:00

It's definitely worth going to see the show.
At Japan Society.

Laura Gibson

2009-10-21T00:22:00.004-04:00

This song is very nice.

I just found out that she was coming to Matsumoto (松本）, Japan.
My hometown!!!
It's such a small town compared to Tokyo or other big cities, though.
I wonder how she chose or found Matsumoto to visit to play....
But I would say she made a good choice.
She will enjoy mountains, nature and fresh cool air....

2009-10-14T16:03:00.004-04:00

This is a logo for Convention on Biological Diversity which will be held in Nagoya, Japan 2010.
I think it's really cute design.
Origami! 折り紙！

Recently Mika, Jason, Max and I often talk about self sustained life.
It's so funny.
Once you start talking about something, you are exposed to lots of chances to get to talk about it with many people who have the same mind to you.
And you get more knowledge for your future dream exchanging your ideas and thought.
We are going to an organic farming tour soon, which Megumi introduced to us.
She is also a hardcore eco nerd.
I can't wait!

With Aya....

2009-10-01T18:15:00.002-04:00

New project with Aya has been launched!
More info is coming soon....

Dora Hsiung

2009-09-30T11:06:00.004-04:00

I had a great opportunity to meet this amazing fiber artist, Dora Hsiung.
Her work space at her home was just like my dream studio.
A shelf filled with yarn, a beautiful loom, nice little sketches....
And her pieces were.....speechless. Such amazing works......
At last the frozen yogurt blueberry cake she served for dessert was soooo yummy!
I couldn't say no for the second piece....

She has a show at Chinese Culture Center of San Francisco now.

2009-09-22T12:31:00.004-04:00

From The Green Shows

The 1st piece was dyed with tea.

The 2nd piece was dyed with plants and bugs from South America.

The GreenShows

2009-09-10T11:47:00.004-04:00

I'll participate in this show.
Please come if you can!
Click the image for more detail....

2009-09-07T21:23:00.006-04:00

Thank you everyone for coming to Ashley's felt workshop!
Thank you Akari & Ryan for offering your backyard!

Thank you Ashley for teaching, showing and having this beautiful workshop!

Demonstration

Wetting

Laying out

Rolling

Drying

Akari's special herb iced tea

2009-09-03T15:56:00.000-04:00

FELT WORKSHOP BY ASHLEY HELVEY

2009-08-25T11:58:00.004-04:00

Please join us!
Ashley's felt is stunning!

2009-08-18T18:20:00.005-04:00

PRODUCE
I'm a No. 1 fan!

My summer so far

2009-08-18T14:13:00.005-04:00

Hand made jewerly - one-of-a-kind

2009-07-30T11:31:00.003-04:00

2009-06-27T10:03:00.007-04:00

It was probably one of the best nights ever last night.

I found this jewelry designer Satomi Kawakita at Makers Market.
I had never bought a ring myself because I had never met any ring I like.
Until I found Satomi's jewelry yesterday....
Here is my problem.
I hardly feel that "I like this!" from bottom of my heart. My tolerance of "like" is super limited. But once I like something, I promise I like it forever.
So here I am.
I will like her jewelry forever.

Best mediterranean restaurant in Queens.
Seriously it was BEST ever. (And I liked his hat!)

F/W 09-10

2009-06-12T14:49:00.005-04:00

GOLD FISH & PARK DAY

2009-05-23T11:07:00.003-04:00

These gold fish had funny and silly face, but I couldn't catch them!

My skin got so dark.

JAPAN IN APRIL 2009 #4

2009-05-19T00:11:00.003-04:00

From Tokyo Tower - Tokyo

Miyajima - Hiroshima

More pictures are coming soon....

JAPAN IN APRIL 2009 #3

2009-05-19T00:04:00.002-04:00

Nara park - Nara

Ojizo sama - Kyoto

Cherry blossoms - Kyoto

Shrine - Kyoto

Kamo river - Kyoto

JAPAN IN APRIL 2009 #2

2009-05-18T23:57:00.003-04:00

Cute bicycle - Tokyo

Sweets - Tokyo

Planters - Tokyo

Inokashira park - Tokyo

A cat we met every morning - Tokyo

JAPAN IN APRIL 2009 #1

2009-05-18T23:28:00.008-04:00

Some of the pictures.

Arcade - Tokyo

Ueno park - Tokyo

Hama-Rikyu - Tokyo

Tsukiji fish market #1 - Tokyo

Tsukiji fish market #2 - Tokyo

2009-05-13T17:29:00.002-04:00

I WANT TO GO TO PARIS NEXT. OR I CAN GO BACK TO JAPAN AGAIN.

I've been neglecting New York since I came back from 3 week Japan trip.
Awesome awesome trip....
We are downsizing the pictures now ( omg, we used up 6GB SD card.), but hopefully I can post some of them soon.
Anyway I've been having hard time to get back myself to New York mode....

2009-03-29T15:36:00.002-04:00

TA-DA!

2009-03-25T22:34:00.002-04:00

It's getting closer and closer to Japan...
I'm living VERY VERY carefully everyday because I don't want to mess up my trip.
I look at right and left. And right again to make sure when I cross the street.
I can't be hit by car! Not now.
Good news is that now cherry blossoms would be full bloom when we are there. I've been praying so hard to have them open up a bit later.

2009-03-01T13:59:00.002-05:00

So I guess people are tired of looking at Max's hair forever.
I'll post new pictures.

Quick mexican lunch on the other day. We made it with what we have in the fridge in 5 minutes, and it was surprisingly good.
Scrambled egg, fresh tomatoes, homemade guacamole and sour cream on toasted blue corn tortilla.
Do not point out the beer on the side.
But this is why I like having lunch at home.

I spent so much money on these charms at flea market yesterday.
Going to flea market to find some materials for my jewelry is like going to a war or something to me.
A quiet battle with the vendors.
I brought my calculator and holding it when I was looking at those charms so that they knew I was on budget and was watching my money.
I even pretended that I was calculating something.
I just wanted to let them know my money situation without telling them or asking for discount.
I'm too shy....

2009-02-15T14:53:00.001-05:00

Max got his hair cut.

2009-02-07T12:05:00.002-05:00

Here are some of my early work.
I really want to start weaving again if I had bigger space at home.... sigh....

T R U N K S H O W

2009-02-04T13:03:00.005-05:00

I'll be a part of TRUNKSHOW.
Please check it out when you are in California area.

February 7, 3 - 6 pm
3403 Cloudcroft Dr
Malibu, CA 90265

2009-01-31T16:10:00.003-05:00

Thanksgiving is over.
Christmas is over.
New years is over.
Even Chinese new years is over.
I'm so ready for spring!
I know winter in New York will continue until we all get sick of it.
But just to give everyone a bit of spring feeling, here are some of my spring items...

2009-01-20T23:13:00.006-05:00

Hello everyone.
Sorry for my absence.
I've been sick since last Thursday. I was staying at home for 3 days straight last weekend. Just walking around my apartment. Well, not even walking. Just hanging out on the couch....

It was such a historical moment this morning.
I believe the world gets better.

2009-01-13T12:57:00.005-05:00

I was digging my crap box this morning and found some pictures of my trip to London and Paris 4 years ago.
Here are some of my favorite.

2009-01-12T17:48:00.003-05:00

Oh, what a busy weekend it was!
I just kept working over the weekend with due date pressure.

List of the things I want to do now.

1. Planning a trip to Japan this Spring (I'm too excited to sleep....)
2. Making a list of what I want to eat in Japan, and send it to my mom.
3. Looking for a new camera to buy
4. Baking banana bread
5. Watching "Prime Suspect" on DVD (It's an old British TV show starring Helen Mirren)

2009-01-06T22:00:00.003-05:00

I always love a voluminous skirt no matter what.
This is the last piece I'm making for current project.

2009-01-02T19:29:00.005-05:00

This is a hand made Christmas gift!
I used to hang my necklaces on a deer's antler that I got from Colorado 2 years ago.
Now the antler is fully loaded with lots of stuff, not only my necklaces.
A pair of sunglasses, bunch of elastic bands, etc, etc....
I'm so happy that now I can display some of them on this beautiful wood piece.

My Colorado trip was very nice.
Sleeping and eating a lot.
Baking cookies and playing scrubble.

I'm looking forward to a new year!

2008-12-21T10:42:00.002-05:00

Happy holidays!
I'm heading to Colorado tomorrow!

2008-12-18T13:43:00.005-05:00

These piles are going to be beach wear and going to Paris in next Spring!
From now on I have to focus on sewing.
No crocheting, no playing.
Maybe a little tea break can be allowed. he he.
I have been a bit lazy every morning these days, but those days should be gone!
I swear.

I'm so excited to start!

My item list

2008-12-12T00:31:00.005-05:00

I'm selling these this weekend.

Hemp + Vintage charm jewelries

Organic wool neck warmers

Organic angora rabbit neck warmers

Organic stuffed 'animals': lizard, sheep, donkey, penguin and tofu

2008-12-11T14:21:00.002-05:00

This is a hand made birthday present I got yesterday.
The best present ever...
I had been wanting this for 4 years.
And I had no idea that I was getting it!

2008-12-10T10:33:00.002-05:00

Last night after I made one more animal, I headed to Brooklyn.
My friend, Ruta got tickets for Beach House for me.
Loved them. Loved their music.
Amazing voice and dreamy sounds.
It was a beautiful show.

EKO-LAB Holiday Gift Sale

2008-12-08T20:57:00.003-05:00

Please come!
It's all hand made + organic!
Super nice stuff....
Hope to see you there.

2008-12-06T22:10:00.003-05:00

We are going to sell organic stuffed animals/dolls at the holiday gift sale.
Each person will make five.
I didn't know that it takes so long to make just one!
Ah, I have three more to go....
I might want to make something that doesn't have four legs next time.
Like a rice ball or an onion....

2008-12-05T13:37:00.005-05:00

Vintage charms that I've been collecting.
Now I'm working on some jewelries with these charms for Eko-Lab holiday gift sale.
I'll post the info very soon!