After seeing a tweet announcing that the 50th anniversary game of Harvest Moon (A New Beginning) came with an adorable cow plushie, I instantly wanted it! However, I don't have a 3DS and am still not fussed on owning one. ....after birthdays/Christmases/leaving events passed, I eventually found a really good crochet pattern and made my own instead, as well as two as Christmas presents. :)  ...

This Christmas I thought I'd do something different and decided to wrap things in a more interesting way. I often watch NHK and saw a programme on furoshiki and paper wrapping and was inspired! ...in keeping with the Japanese theme, my boyfriend and I made takoyaki! Click here for the recipe. ...

Merry Christmas, folks~! Here's something I painted the other night: Watercolour on Bristol paper. The original sketch and a sneak peak I tweeted at the time: Have a good one! :) Naomi xxx ...

Here's a 30-min speedie: I've also pinned a few new pics in my Cheer Me Up! board on Pinterest. These have been less frequent 'cause I started another little project, which I can't show yet as they're Christmas presents. :P I'll post pics after they've been received. ...