Chez nous

I usually like a beautiful visual books. About cooking, interior, garden etc...

This book " Chez Nous" talks about how we live together at home, inspiration and decoration.

There are so many inspired photos about interior decoration. I wish I could live in this way...

Tree house. Dream for any kids.

Girls tea time. I often make a homemade cake, cookies with my daughters. I want they know the pure taste from the organic ingredients. Not over sugar, not at all artificial color. Beauty is made by natural ingredients.

AND I found my daughter Nadia in this book. This shot was made for our friend " Maison de vacance" catalog. She was only 10 days... Now she is 7 years. Time pass so fast.

Trunk show with Japanese Moms

On 23th June, Many many japanese women with kids got together for nanamina trunk show.

It was organize one of my japanese girl friend Midori ( who make a fabulous diaper cake), she invite all her friend from West side, and somehow they drive together to meet at nanamina.

For all of them, it was first visit. It seems like they like nanamina collection and it was so nice to meet so many people with kids.
Home made cakes and Midori's diaper cake.

Kids enjoyed to have a face painting.
Jumping in the trampoline

Thank you so much for coming, I am so happy to share this creation and pleasure with many people.

Nanamina carry many cute girl's Bikini collection this summer. Design by Talc, April shower. Fabric is cotton, very comfortable and makes such a " Parisienne" look for girls. Must item for 2011 summer vacation and beach.

Please come to check these items.

Summer in Paris No 2

This is a doll house made by Apoline a Paris, one of a kind piece.

I love her creation, I visit her apartment in front of Jardin de Luxembourg, we were neighbor. Her apartment was also full of her creation, very tasteful.

She gave me a small bag for my daughter, this is still her favorite bag to go out.

I wish I could live in this little house.

Summer in Paris No,1

Every time when I go back to Paris, I feel very familiar and comfortable, no matter how the air is bad and how Parisian can be mean ( actually they are very nice to young ladies. so I never had a problem with them)

This year is exceptional hot spring, summer in Paris, much more than cold California.

As usual, I walk around my x-area (St- Germain) and pass Monoprix ( french super market which has a great children collections) . I love Parisian's quotidien life style, get some fresh bread in the morning, buy some vege and fruits in the market etc... That makes me happy to be there. So even I left Paris, when I am there, I still do the same things as I used to do last 15 years:)

I pass SPREE at Montmartre, they carry always nice collections, I love the owner couple as well. I met 2 little parisienne who loves shopping. They were more excited than their mother in the boutique.
This is one of my favorite store, Serendipity. Kids interior store. Very inspiring. I love to make a store like this in L.A. one day...

At BonTon. They celebrate their 10 year's anniversary. Always been creative. I love their universe.
And off corse Bon Point. They decorate a summer camping car on the window. I think would be so nice to have this one in the garden.

Paris give me such a inspiration every time. This city is like a box of creative idea. I love it.

And I am very happy to share this experience with L.A. people through "nanamina"::)

3rd nanamina trunk show

We had nanamina 3rd trunk show last saturday. It was a long weekend, so I didn't expect many people come by, but some of new custom and friends come by and we had a good time together.

I met Emily and Colette last weekend at silver lake farmer's market which I go often with my family. Colette smile all the time. She is only 4 months but already very cute with Talc rabbit hair band:)

Jewelry collection from Jo Feliz. One of my friend who lives in Paris start this collection since few years. I love her sensibilities and her pieces are very easy to wear every day. There are already many fan of this brand through nanamina. Her new collection arrive here in 2 weeks. I can't wait.

Mari always help me for nanamina trunkshow and she is very talented girl. We plan to make a small collection for nanamina, I think it will be super cute.

I met Chie through Mari last month, She has a great taste her self and she is also a great hair dresser. I am so happy to meet her in L.A. Now my hair can stay in good shape:)

And the end, My neighbor came by with their new born baby. She is so small and so cute. I was very touch to see her. She got a bikini ( for in 2 years) and couple of baby cloths. I think it will be so cute on her.

I am very happy to share nanamina collection. I hope we can create a beautiful childhood for our loving children. I think so...:)

Photo by Moe Hashimoto. Thank you Moe chan.

Trunk show on Saturday 28th, May

nanamina boutique organize 3rd trunk show on next saturday, 28th May.

Location:4430 Gainsborough ave, Los Angeles, 90027

time: 1:00pm~6:00pm

This time I show one of my favorite item, "Overall". I know that many girl prefer dress look, but this overall create such a girly look and at same time gives kind of " grown up" feeling.

And off course there are so many great dresses for summer. Check, flower print etc...

For grown up people, I choose Pareo, Scarf, Bag . These items are made with indian cotton , design by Louis Louise. I personally likes this item because so easy to wear and great for summer vacation. I feel very much I need my own vacation very soon:))

Pink party

3 years ago, when Nadia turn to be 3, she request to make a pink birthday party for her. Yes, she was in " Pink" period at that time ( Thanks god, she is over from this period now...).

So I decide to add " Pink"ingredients to all food.

Chouquettes with chocolate cream, raspberry, blueberry. Super easy to make if your bakery has good chouquettes. I won't make myself... takes too long to prepare.
Sorts of Sangria, red wine and peach, apple.
Financier
" Charlotte" with pink biscuit.

I am glad that I didn't need to use any artificial color for this party. I like cup cake but I don't like colorful cup cake for kids. Why many parents offer that kind of chemical sweets to their own kids? They don't need it. I believe kids know what is good in natural way. And we should support for them. Good food education. This is our responsibility towards their future.