2013 the year of Snake, Eto (Chinese zodiac)

Do you know your own Eto (Chinese zodiac)?
Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey,  Rooster, Dog, Pig (or Boar in Japan)
This year is snake! It is my year!! :D
If you are born in … 1923, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013
You are a snake too :)

Your own zodiac animal is your lucky charm, so you should have one of your animals!!
This page explain about the zodiac very very well.
http://www.onmarkproductions.com/html/12-zodiac.shtml 

< 2013 Year of Snake, Japanese talisman pottery bell >

 I got this lovely snake ornament from Japan and now it's available in my shop Zakka81!!
This ornamental talisman pottery bell has a "uchide no kozuchi"under the snake.
"Uchide no kozuchi" A small mallet.  It is said that one can attain anything if one shakes it saying whatever you want.　
Japanese folktail from "Issun boushi"  
(Wiki -> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Issun-b%C5%8Dshi )

 This double lucky charm ceramic bell surely bring good luck to you!!

http://www.zakka81.com.au
* Japanese online gift shop *

New products ☆ Handmade Soap by Mnaturalz

Maybe you already checked my shop for these beautiful handmade soaps from Mnaturalz.
I am a big fan of her soaps!!
It is No Preservatives, No Animal fats, All Natural Vegan Soap☆ 

<< Blue Polka Dots Soap >>

Have you ever used handmade soap before?? If not, you must try, at least once!! It will change your mind!
Your skin feel more soft after wash, gentle perfume from essential oils make you calm and relax.
And all unique Japanese ingredients has special beauty power! ;) 

<< Geisha (Powdered Japanese Nightingale Droppings) Facial Soap >>

Don't forget to use foaming net to wash your face :)
What? What is the foaming net?! Really?! Don't you know about it?? Oh so sorry for you! You've missed the important things in your life lol

<< Foaming net >>

The foaming net creates very thick creamy lathe with just tiny amount of soap (or your facial soap), also The net helps create tiny tiny bubbles so the foam is nice and thick. It helps get into your pores better & removes more dirt and makeup!! You can feel the different straightaway!

<< Yuzu Natural Exfoliating Facial Soap >>

 Only this month (January 2013), when you buy one of her soap from Zakka81, You will get one of this foaming net!!Why not to try now!

<< Love Hearts Soap >>

And we having a New Year Sale still now!!
EVERYTHING 30% OFF!!! (until Sunday14th Jan 2013)
Yes, including these beautiful soap as well :D
http://www.zakka81.com.au
= Online Japanese Gift shop =

Happy New Year!! from Zakka 81

As the New Year unfolds, I wish that you find new joys to discover and have lots of reasons to celebrate each moment of your life!! Happy New Year xxx Zakka 81

**New Year SALE**
In Japan, New year sale is the biggest sale in the year!! So why not to do it!!
30% off everything in my store!!!!!
until 14th of January 2013.   Enjoy!! :D
http://www.zakka81.com.au - Japanese online gift shop 

Last minute Christmas DIY - Easy Advent calendar ideas

Couple of days to December! I know, it's crazy!!
Have you put up Advent calendar? Don't worry, here is some Great ideas for busy mum like you☆

From Craft Berry Bush

 Paper cup buckets advent calendar 

 From Just the Bee's Knees

No sew mitten advent calendar

From Lora Jeans magazine

Origami advent calendar 

From Sweet Paul

Miniature box advent calendar

From A Few Things From My Life

White envelop advent calendar

From Design Sponge

Falling stars advent calendar

From Spoonful

A Cone - iferous advent calendar

Last one, if you can find 24 toilet paper rolls .... I think you can cut the roll in half, so you need 12 of them. It's depend on what things you put in it.

 From Morning Creativity

 Toilet paper roll advent calendar

Don't stress it, Enjoy!!

Do you know Japanese washi masking tape? It's very useful and lovely design masking tape.

Must have some for in your craft room!!

mt ex washi masking tape – Embroidery Flower

 Zakka81 - Japanese online gift shop  

http://www.zakka81.com.au

Coconut Macaroon Lemon Slice

Great refreshing sweets with lots of coconut!!
It taste much better If you can make own lemon butter or curd.

<< Coconut Macaroon Lemon Slice >>

Ingredients
(Base)
*1 Cup plain flour, sifted
*2 Tbsp desiccated coconut
*1/3 Cup caster sugar
*100g Butter, chopped
*1 Tbsp milk
*1 Cup lemon butter

(Topping)
*2 Egg whites (extra large)
*2/3 Cup caster sugar
*2 Cup desiccated coconut

1.To make base
Preheat oven to 180℃, conventional/160℃ fan forced.
Combine the flour, coconut, sugar and butter in a food processor and blend to fine crumbs. (or rub them togehter with your fingers)
Add the milk and blend until mixture comes together.
Press mixture into a greased and lined 28cm x 18cm brownie / slice pan.
Bake for 20 minutes or until pale golden.




 2. Spread lemon butter over base. Reduce temperature to 170℃.

3. To make topping
Beat the egg whites in a bowl with a pinch of salt until firm peaks form.
Beat in sugar a little at time until all sugar is incorporated and a thick glossy meringue forms.
Fold through coconut and gently spread over lemon.
Bake for 20~25 minutes until pale golden.
Cool in pan. Cut into squares.
...... And enjoy!!


Are you looking for Christmas presents??
You can find some exotic home decor or some from Zakka81.com ★
Zakka81 - Online Japanese gift shop
http://www.zakka81.com.au

 

Floral Floating Candles

Handmade Wooden Mushrooms ( Toadstool )

I'm sorry, I haven't posted any blogs in long time!! Geeee I'm slack!!
Actually hubby and I am doing busy to make mushrooms. Nop, not edible one, it's handmade wooden mushrooms!!

I started woodturning from May, my hubby taught me how to, he is a wood turner. 
And we start making mushrooms and take them to the local markets. 

It's getting popular and there are few shops who sell our mushrooms!! So, we are getting busy in a good way, especially this crazy Christmas season!! 

We called our woodturning shop name "Woodrock Turning", we don't have website yet, but we made Facebook page. If you want some mushrooms, please message us☆
http://www.facebook.com/WoodrockTurning 

My online shop is getting busy as well. Many stock is gone.... I can't restock them until next year. I'm sorry for the inconvenience. I recommend to shop ASAP If you find favorite things. 
For the International customer, when you order your parcel will take 2~3weeks to get your place, If you want it by Christmas, you better to order now!!

Tenugui – Japanese decorative hand towel – December

Zakka81 - Japanese online gift shop
http://www.zakka81.com.au

Birthday Sale!!

One year birthday sale now on!!
Thank you very much for your support♥
Love xxx Zakka 81

http://www.zakka81.com.au
Japanese online gift shop