Digging...

I love this picture from one of our mountain getaways back in March. It was bristling cold up in Skagit County and we caught the tail end of snow (though you can't see it here) in the mountains. We didn't do much other than cozy up in the log cabin and take a couple of hikes...my kind of vacation.

I've been digging this Japanese book I found by Masaki entitled "Linen, Baskets and Hyacinth". It's a collection of photo essays in typical Japanese adorableness.

Here's the cover:

The book is divided into monthly sections featuring Masaki's recipes and textile designs but mostly, it's about how she tries to make life at home comfortable and enjoyable for her daughter Yulala. What a great name.

Masaki clearly flexes her designing skills in every detail of the book -- she is the in-house designer (owner? my Japanese is a bit rusty) for the shop Hug o' War in Japan. Oh so charming.