Not sure what gold filled (or silver filled) metal is? Don’t worry, we weren’t either until we did some research and decided to start using it in our jewelry. We made this quick guide to explain the differences between different gold metals and what they mean. Read more….
Life threw me a curve ball last month, my husband got a ruptured disk that put him in the hospital for 10 days, and he had a scheduled heart surgery at the end of March. I was suddenly thrust into the main role of mom, dad, provider, maid, cook, taxi, and caretaker. In the midst of it all…read…
At the end of April I decided to put my sewing skills to use and make fabric re-useable masks, thinking I’d be happy to sew up 20 or so for the shop. And it sorta snow-balled into a full-time Mask Factory for a few months until the end of July when I decided there are…
I took my littlest J off to our nearest world heritage site, Mt. Koya in Wakayama. An ancient little Buddhist city founded about 1200 years ago, I always feel a true sense of peace and grounding when there. My favorite spot on the mountain is the sacred Okunoin Cemetary with gravestones dating back about a millennium…
The holidays always come faster than I realize, and before I know it, they’re here…then gone! I tell myself every year ‘I’m gonna get ahead of the game, I’m gonna be on top of it all and prepare in advance!’ This year, it’s happening! I got in touch with some of my maker friends and…
Launching our 2019 Halloween and Fall Fun Earrings Collection with a fabulous giveaway! Click through to join the fun and throw your name in to the pot to win! Let me in!
Our May Newsletter is out, very giri-giri as we say in Japan: just in time. Click through the link to read it online, and subscribe to our list to be entered in the Exclusive Giveaway for Readers only! The Off on a Whim Journey: May NewsletterMoonstones, Mandala Stones, Protection Stones, Sneak Peeks and more! Sign…
Spring has come and with it the flowers, the warmth, the sunshine, the need to get outdoors and appreciate the rebirth of life. Japan loves the spring, especially the sakura cherry blossoms that pop out in full glory towards the end of March or start of April. This year they were later than usual due…
🎄 2018 Christmas Giveaway Party! 🎄 Enter this awesome giveaway on Facebook to win a fabulous handmade prize! Nine hard working moms in Japan joined together offering a total of 18 prizes to 18 lucky winners! ✨ How to Enter: Follow the links to each page and leave a comment on the giveaway post pinned…
We have had some beautifully perfect fall weather here in Japan. Warm days, cool nights, blue skies, and the leaves in our city are finally making the change, bursting full of rich glorious color. Caught between wanting to get out to the sunshine and wanting to keep busy in my studio, I compromised and dragged…
Key styling looks and tips for Autumn and Winter 2018/19 We talked to some fashionista friends in Japan about their favorite trends for fall, and got back some fantastic ideas and advice, not only fashion but home and health too! So, no more intro needed, just dive right into our fun Fall Fashion and Style…
Take advantage of our sale, get a piece at 25% off the sticker price! Join Off on a Whim’s first ever clearance sale! Stop by our Facebook Page, see if something catches your fancy! Bracelets, a bag strap and some of our sweet dragonfly ornaments, all at 25% off! Let me see the stuff!!
Super Rainbow Garnets from Nara, Japan, are very rare and hard to come by as the mine has been closed and off-limits to the public.
Meet my beautiful Numero Uno, modeling a pair of earrings I gave her for her 24th birthday. She no longer lives at home and is busy living her life in downtown Osaka, working as a bicultural business communications manager for a small company. We don’t get to see her often as she travels internationally on…
Raising two non-Japanese kids in Japan and then on to continue our adventures in Canada!
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