Since beginning of my concierge tenure, shoe and bag repairs as well as many clothing alterations are part of the requests.

I have not been offered challenge to restore kimono to its original state. 

The Japan Society in New York invites us to explore Invisible Mending: The Magic of Kimono Restoration on May 21, 2019.

In Japan Society's event notes:

"Some might see a tear or stain on a beautiful kimono and think the garment can never be restored to its former glory. But Japan's kimono restoration artisans aim to do just that. These master craftsmen can make small holes seem to disappear as though they never existed, and completely transform discolored garments. High-end apparel makers around the world have taken note, and are now applying these techniques to conserving Western fashions like suits and gowns. At this talk, Koshiro Tatematsu of kimono restoration service Chojiya unravels some of the mysteries behind these fascinating mending techniques, and reveals how they're being used in the fashion world today. Kimono restoration artisans Yoshiko Goto and Minako Mizuochi will show off some of these fascinating techniques first-hand in on-stage demonstrations. "

Tickets are $15 for non-members and $12 for members, seniors and students.

This Tokyo Thursdays # 313 marks the return of Tokyo Thursdays.

Previous One (August 18, 2016): 

Luminous Morning Stroll Minus Tea in Nitobe Memorial Garden, UBC Gardens, Vancouver, August 8

Sweets in bloom!

Cherry blossom Sakura Caramels by Henri Le Roux...(1 Month shelf life)

Spring Treats!

Treats Trump Tricks, Halloween Illustrated

Banshee Balls

Also Salts made from Tears of Envy (featured in 2015) 

Both by way of Hoxton Street Monster Supplies (...'for the living, dead, and undead')

Lemon Cake Bars by Ticklebelly caught my attention...

...during Whole Foods stop

Napping Rabbits and Resting Eggs,

Poco Dolce Easter Chocolate Offerings 

(* Image from 'Poco Dolce' website)

12 ways to pop open Wine with small sample of Vivanco Wine Museum 'Corkscrew Collection'

Caught my eye thanks to Rioja Wine USA who notes that full collection has no less than 3,000 pieces.

(* Photo courtesy of 'Rioja Wine USA')

Give Your Valentine Butterflies

with Butterfly Chocolate Box by John Kelly Chocolates on Valentine's Day

Merry Christmas from Land of Riches, Christmas Tree at Bergdorf Goodman in New York

Did not buy huge chocolate tablet that was selling for around $250...

Would send anyone into sugar overdrive

(* Image captured in store on Monday, December 21)

No biscuits in that LU pitcher, water only

After seeing one on my mother's dining room table, I could not resist fetching one from Midica on Place Esquirol in Toulouse (20 Euros).

Along with this pitcher, I also took advantage of the July 'Soldes' to buy 10 wash gloves for 20 Euros.

Useful souvenirs, Summer 2015

Driving a Cactus for a Week

This Cactus is automatic (not a stick shift) and comes with GPS and air conditioning. It thankfully has a trunk big enough to accommodate most of my luggage. Rest occupies half of back seat.

Cactus is a Citroen car no one has heard of in the USA.

First Cactus i ever set foot in.