The World of Sretsis

This week, I'm bringing you belated "World of…" posts, from my travels last year that were originally intended for elsewhere but instead they've found a home on my sorry ass page.  Hopefully the subjects won't mind too much.  From the whimsicality of Nusumigui in Tokyo, I've hopped over to one of the key admistrators of… Continue reading The World of Sretsis

The World of Nusumigui

I'm a soft touch.  Present me with a tinsel-edged cardboard sign, which reads "Welcome Susie" and I'm putty in any designer's hands.  Even better when the designer in question has absolutely zero arse-licking agenda and just wanted to welcome a guest to his work abode.  On my last trip to Tokyo back in October, I… Continue reading The World of Nusumigui

A Trip To Hand and Lock

During the week that the Royal Baby landed on our planet and people acted like they had NEVER witnessed the birth of a baby boy before in their lives, the legendary bespoke embroidery company Hand & Lock, based in Central London, were busy taking commisions for gifts for the blessed child.  There was a curious… Continue reading A Trip To Hand and Lock