Orient Inspiration





An archipelago of 6,852 islands, Japan has been consistently inhabited since approximately 30,000 BC.

Her people are beautiful and diverse..










Architectural and design delights at every turn...
































A study in contrasts, Japan is a visual wonder...















The above picture reminds me of one of my favorite movies...





The Sophia Coppola love poem to Japan and the city of Tokyo.







They could use a little love right about now...

If you would like to send out some love, and help with the tsunami relief, you can visit RedCross.org or text REDCROSS to 90999 to donate $10 from your phone.


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  1. Hellohello babyMarch 14, 2011 at 2:26 AM

    Thank you for this beautiful post reminding us of a different Japan in the middle of all the destruction. I will find å way to donate from Norway.

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  2. UnknownMarch 14, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    hello Kathy what a perfect post in the midst of all this sadness
    we are organising things here in Florence with the Red cross too
    fay x

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  3. My Interior LifeMarch 14, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    Thank you for this beautiful tribute and reminder. I love Lost in Translation.

    Just found your blog through MFAMB. I will be back. I'm a Kathy too, btw.

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  4. The Devoted ClassicistMarch 14, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    A lovely tribute of images.

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  5. The Vintique ObjectMarch 14, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    What a lovely post. Already sent my donation, but another might be in order. Lost in Translation -- also one of my favorites. -Camille

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  6. quintessenceMarch 15, 2011 at 2:13 AM

    What a wonderful tribute to a culturally rich country with a long history and hopefully bright future.

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  7. Veronica FukudaMarch 15, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    I Love Lost in Translation!
    Thank you for oriental inspirations...
    Congratulations
    oxoxoxox

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  8. Design ElementsMarch 15, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    beautiful and sad...Great tribute, Kathy! Your posts are wonderful!

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  9. Concrete JungleMarch 15, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Beautiful images.....wonderful to read comments and giving from all!

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  10. UnknownMarch 15, 2011 at 11:26 AM

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  11. P.Gaye Tapp at Little AuguryMarch 15, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    Kathy, the images you have posted are perfect in depicting the diversity of the Japanese aesthetic but with order, magic and beauty. The stair landing and the first portrait say all that and more. pgt

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  12. UnknownMarch 15, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    hi Kathy,Ive awarded you the stylish bloggers award please see my blog 161 for details fay x

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  13. Hollywood forever, KevinMarch 15, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    Thanks Kathy for this inspired post. Beautifully done and like Gaye said the perfect combo. Living in earthquake land as I am, it's all the more disturbing. Lets hope things don't get worst for the those people.

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  14. Glamour DropsMarch 16, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    What an absolutely beautiful tribute to Japan! Modernity, classicism, simple beauty, wit ~ a study in contrasts.

    And it is just so wonderful to have a moment of quiet reflection about the positive aspects, amongst so much tragedy and sadness.

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