Big big news

I'm engaged!!! I'm the happiest girl in the world and so very in love. It hasn't always been the easiest road that is for sure, but it's been a fun ride.  This all happened about a month ago and I can still hardly believe it or stop staring at my ring. Every time I catch it's unique sparkle out of the corner of my eye I can't help but stare at it. It is perfect. I knew fiancée was perfect for me when he showed me this ring. My man knows me and he knows not pop the question with out the ring of my dreams so I got to see it before he bought it.  I am a happy girl I tell you what.  The ring is from https://www.etsy.com/shop/MysticTopazJewelry and I suggest stopping by their shop if you are looking for something super special. 

Still loving Kawaii Box co

Last month was my first experience with the monthly subscription kawaii box. www.kawaiiboxco.com and it was quite lovely. This month I was blown away by the contents of my box. My most favorite thing was the plushy bunny pencil or make up case. I also loved the heart shaped rhinestones. If you have not checked out this subscription box please do, I promise you won't be disappointed. Check out my pics. 

So super kawaii.

Mind Enrichments

On Sunday my sister and took our daughters to the local Art Museum to grow their brains a bit. We live near the wonderful Columbus Museum of Art. A new wing with a new modern art exhibit just opened last month. I loved that the museum has added lots of interactive activities. I think the girls had a really good time. I like the idea of our weekend outings being fun and either offer exercise; which releases endorphins that help stave off depression or are educational; so that I can grow my kids brains big and strong. This one hit both marks if you count the walking. 

Welcome little Galaxy

Tomorrow is my birthday and my amazing family and especially my baby sister surprised me with the best gift ever. A little baby girl Chihuahua who I have named Galaxy. My female Chihuahua Gwenivere is 15 now and so my family thought it would be time for a new puppy to join our family. I forgot how much work potty training a new puppy is, but I'm enjoying having someone to care for. I am sure pictures are the most important part of this post so allow me to spam you. 

Isn't she a cutie. I am completely in love. Expect many updates on her. 

Tokidoki Collecting

I have been collecting tokidoki for the past 10 years. It began with a lesportsac bag my Sis brought me home from a trip to Las Vegas. It quickly developed into an obsession of toys, clothes, jewelry, hair stuffs, plushies and anything else I could find. Tokidoki is the art of an amazingly talented man named Simone Leguno, you can find out so much more at www.tokidoki.it  Usually because I am not infinitely wealthy I sell off parts of this collection to add new pieces I can't live with out. Mostly this is with my bags, but, that works out because then I always have a new bag to carry. With the toys I buy what I love ans skip the rest. Today I stopped into Claire's to pick up some of the new blind bags by Neon Star. Most likely these will get turned into jewelry. 

They are about 2 inches in size and soooo cute. Their are 4 in this series and I pulled 5 today so I think that's pretty awesome. You can also buy these at www.tokidoki.it 

Kawaii Box Review

Have you heard of these subscription box thingies? It's like a mystery box that shows up at your house with stuff in it, usually stuff you like, in categories you pick. Their are tons of companies who sell these boxes. The site www.mysubscriptionaddiction.com has info on lots of subscription services, with reviews, coupons and spoilers. I decided I really wanted to sign up for one of these boxes and when I came across kawaii box co. I knew it was the monthly box service for me. The site is www.kawaiibox.com and the price point is just under $20 a month, with discounts for ordering more than one month at a time. I received the September box during the first week of October. Inside their were cute and fun goodies.  

I definitely had a smile on face as soon as I opened the box. Lots of colors and a nice variety of kawaii items.  I did think the price point was right on, I could not order this much cute stuff online for this price, in fact I don't think I could but this much cute stuff at my local Japanese market for less than $20. My favorite item was definitely the makeup bag, tho the bending neck bunny pen was pretty awesome.  I think I will continue with this subscription for a while, just receiving it made my day. 

Kawaii Tiny Price

Sounds good, doesn't it? Kawaii stuffs at super low prices, all the cute none of the needing to pay with a platinum card you keep in your louis vuitton wallet.  I am a big fan of all of us in the scene getting to own some Japanese inspired goodness no matter our financial situation. So I've added a section to my shop, www.gloomybunny.com, called Kawaii Tiny Price and today in that section I have added 10 cute necklaces for $4 each + shipping. Below is a picture of some of them. Don't let them slip away.

www.gloomybunny.com

My shiny new business cards

I ordered these from Vista Print, I guess I've always used them. Once or twice I ordered from Moo but they are really expensive for overly fancy cards. Oh boy. Who cares. So I got these they are glossy which I like. I think they are nifty and cute. Anyway I'm super excited. This is my second etsy shop, I ran one before but went through some serious pain and life falling apart stuff and I closed up for a few years. I'm happy to be back to doing what I love. Making cute stuff from toys. 

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                                       Erina 

I have a 10 year old?

 

My amazing son turned 10 this week. He is turning into this great warmhearted sweet person who is creative and full of imagination.

I'm new here

Hi my name is Erina and this is my first post on www.gloomyerina.com I plan on writing about all kinds of things I love. I love a lot of stuff. I love painting my nails, collecting toys, making jewelry, wearing dresses, playing with dolls and of course most of all my family. I love so many things about Japanese culture like harajuku street style and cute mascot characters and bento boxes to name a few. On my blog you will begin to find my take on all of these kinds of things and so much more. I hope you will stay tuned.

Today I am writing about some new nail polishes I picked up and tried out yesterday. The two colors are OPI Comet in the Sky from their new Holiday collection with Gwen Stefani and OPI  Snowglobetrotter. I love love love glitter polishes, mostly because it's way harder to see mistakes like air bubbles, smudges or chips with a clear glitter polish. I'm not all that great at painting my nails or at least I am such a perfectionist even the slightest mistake is all I can see on my entire manicure. 

Snow Globe Trotter is the front one. It goes on very smoothly

and has iridescent and white glitter. Comet In The Sky has a very thin smooth formula and layers well. I used 4 coats of each plus base and top coats and it dried nicely and not too think. I love Snow Globe Trotter best. 

What do you think? I think next time I will put some gray polish behind the Comet In The Sky.  What do you think? 

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