Thanks for watching & plz pray for the hinoki bath budget😅 🌸Use code: SHARMELEON to get $5 off your #Sakuraco box team.sakura.co/sharmeleon-SC2402 today & experience Japan from the comfort of your own home!
Sharla, if you guys ever need to start a GoFundMe campaign for your Hinoki bath project I already have sample template set up for you guys. I just need an email to send it to because it's too long to send it on Twitter or instagram. 😁👍
Sharla if you guys start a GoFundMe campaign for your Hinoki bath project I have already created a template for you guys. I just need an email address because it's too long to send it on Instagram or Twitter. 👍😁
I noticed in the Sakura Co segment that it lists an item as "may contain traces" and it says buckwheat. I'm highly allergic to buckwheat so I'm curious how often that comes up as a possible cross contamination even if the item doesn't specifically have buckwheat?
Just a comment on Ushka and how AWESOME she is. Over a year ago, Ushka really helped me out when I was in a bind - my cat was coming in from overseas and there were complications, so my poor cat was stuck in Germany for three days, and me... stuck in Tokyo an extra three days I hadn't planned for. Ushka allowed me to stay at her air bnb in what was a very low point for me, and it's honestly one of the biggest acts of kindness I will never forget. Much to love to Ushka, and of course to you Sharla! You both always brighten my day!
@@sharlainjapan Thank goodness you didn't have to have the whole place condemned! That damage was painful to watch, and all those termite and water-damaged areas made me shudder.
@@sharlainjapan That made me LOL xD I'm trying to listen to what he said so I can understand "in-practice" use of japanese, but I can't for the life of me hear the that he is saying.. he's like やばい。やばい。やばい どこ(?)じゃなくて。すごい。すごい？？？？ and then it all turns fuzzy o((>ω< ))o learning japanese is difficult! I gotta practice my listening skills, learn more vocab, and study up on more readings of wild kanji >.
I'm sorry to hear about the termites, glad to hear they haven't ruined the structural stability! I hope your day today is better, a video from you always makes mine better so I hope I can share that with you
Thats why I do not like wood as building material, it is too fragile and short lived! On the other hand in an earthquake prone country like japan probably wood is the best option!
The blossom you saw is a Japanese Ornamental Quince. Quince are closer to apples and pears and no plums at all. The ornamental ones don’t produce fruit though.
Thanks for formally introducing Ushka! I absolutely love this vlog style. I love the 'day in the life' type. They are really chill and you take the time to notice and point out little things that bring you joy. This in turn helps me notice and be grateful for the little things as well. Happy spring/early summer!
I recently realized that I've been subscribed to you (across your channels) for over a decade now which is crazy to think about. I'm now finishing up a 7 month stay in Japan, heading back home to Germany in 2 weeks and just wanted to say thank you for your videos over the years that let me experience Japan even before moving here myself. The (re-)introduction of Usher reminded me to comment this as I remember the Vlog where you stayed at her first AirBnB very well! Keep up the great work and I can't wait to see the finished house!
Been watching your videos for almost a decade now and it’s such a good feeling to still keep up with your projects and stuff. Love your energy, Sharla! ❤wishing you the best, always
@@sharlainjapan well, I've been watching you since your trip to Bonita Bonito with your sister . I think that was my very first vlog i saw, but I have explored watching your older vlogs. 😄
I'm so mad at myself that I missed the opportunity to ask Ushka a question! It would be great to hear where does she take her positivity from, she's so bubbly and cheerful 😊❤
When I saw the thumbnail, I thought Oh No there's something wrong with Sharla's health or the renovation. Glad you're OK and looking forward to seeing the completed renovation.
I love how such a chill kiwi Ushka is! Id say her (and your) attitude to projects is the very Aussie "she'll be right mate". Doesn't matter how bad it seems she'll be right in the end lol. Can't wait to the see the house finished :)
I must admit, Ushka's accent had always eluded me, but Kiwi via British makes total sense! She's been a lovely presence on your channel, always enjoy seeing your adventures.
I remember seeing thar vlogmas all those years ago and you both clicked immediately 💕 its so comforting to see that friendships can form in the most random situations 😊 Cant wait to see the finish house and fingers cross for the hinoki bath, much love to both
So sorry to hear about the termites, but I am glad that it is fixable! May the rest of your days be much better♡ I love follwing the house renovation by the way!😊
I watched this already with my daughter, I know it's not what you gals hoped for but the structure is okay and it can be saved if it's as popular as your first inn, then you'll do great in the long run. It's the unfortunate side of reno is sometimes you don't know what you might find. Thankfully you've found it and it will be safe and restored. you have a great team and friendship/ partnership You have got this Cheering you both on it's going to be beautiful. I pray your day and perspective have improved. Sending love and well wishes.
Sorry to see that your day on this video turned really shitty, Hope you and Ushka have better days in the future! Thank you for sharing your adventures!
I saved this video for morning so I can watch it before going to work. Honestly I don't know how many years I've watched your videos but I'm always waiting your videos to pop up. 😊 Thank you for making these videos! ❤
I thought that vlog you met ushka in, you guys were already friends! I thought you stayed there cause you knew her already 😅 shows how well you guys work out together!!
the 80s music really shows chris' impact 😆 and i'm thrilled to hear that 222 means nyan nyan nyan. i keep seeing 222 everywhere and surely this is what the universe wants to tell me
I'm looking really forward to more updates on how they build the bath, I want to put a japanese ofuro in my home in the united states for my mother. she's older now and it's getting harder for her to shower standing up. having an adjustable shower head so she can sit and then take a soak in a deeper yet shorter bath would be really good for her. the automatic reheat functions for some of these baths are pretty amazing these days.
That orange bloomed plant is Chaenomeles in autumn it has like small apple like fruits that taste like lemon. These plants are related to the quince but smaller and bit more softer.
Living where I do termites are a constant issue so I feel your pain. Here is hoping they have found the whole nest and removed all if the little buggars. Oh the joys of renovation especially in an older property, always I find they are such a generous thing to restore, always prepared to give you an unexpected gift😂😂loving the vibe between you two, it is fun to watch.
Not going to lie, I started watching Abroad in Japan long before starting to watch Sharla's channel. It has only been a few months for me. And I had no clue who Ushka was. I figured it was because I was new. But turns out I'm not alone. So I feel better 😆
It was so nice to finally learn more about Ushka!!! I think you guys make a great team! So I was just in Japan for a vacation (first time going) a few weeks ago Feb 2-17 and dang I just missed the Family Mart Collab. I also went to LOFT and it was so cool to see you guys go there because I was like "I WAS THERE JUST A WEEK AGO" and that felt really cool. Best of luck on the house! I hope I get to stay in it next time I book a trip to Japan.
I always love Ushka when I started watching your vlog. She has a positive vibes and love cats!!! I really wish want to meet you guys when I go to Japan! ♥
I hear your pain - discovered termites in our house not long after buying it. Lost a box of my fav paperbacks to the little buggers, but managed to minimize the damage! At least you found it now, before it took the house out! Now off to shop at your website! :D
Termites are a nightmare to get rid of in Australia. If you find them in your home, you have to get a company in to find out the extent of the damage, then you have to stop construction or renovation, treat it, call the people back in to see if it worked, do the preventative annual spraying and then get back to renovation/construction. That, all together, could take a month.
I laughed so hard when @sharlainjapan pointed at where the termite were and the camera got blurry for a moment. It was like entering Sharla vision. haha. Home looks great! Love the choices for the bathroom.
Termites are a nightmare to deal with when you buy a new home. I really feel for you guys. I’m so thankful we had an inspector look at our house before we bought it because he found termites as well and the sellers had to foot the bill.
12:08 this looks a lot more like a flowering quince to me than a plum. I used to have one that looked just like this, only shorter, right beside my back door.
I've been watching your videos for years, and this might be my first comment. Just wanted to say I always look forward to your videos, they are light and joyful and really well made. Please update more often haha ! All the best Sharla and hope to see you one day in Japan (I come for work twice a year maybe ill try to stay at the inn next time !)
Aww. Sorry to hear about the termite and water damage. That's certainly a common thing in older homes, as they simply didn't employ any sort of vapour-barriers. I wouldn't be surprised if your builders have to rent some hydraulic jacks for a few days while they work on fitting the new supports. You may also, if there's any room left in the budget, carefully inspect the flashing around the exterior of the windows to ensure something like this isn't happening to the exposed south and west sides of the house. Good luck~! We're cheering for you~!!
Tough luck on the termites, that's frustrating. But, it seems like you didn't lose your head over and moved forward quickly. That's the only thing you can do if workers are on-site, just make the best decision you can and get everyone back to work. Thanks for making these renovation videos. I enjoy watching the process.
I am so glad you did a lil Q+A for Ushka!! I subscribed in late 2019 and when Ushka started showing up, I had been wondering who she was/how y'all had met... but I also assume she'd been introduced before I subscribed so I was like "I missed it, too bad for me! I'll figure it out from the context!" My headcanon I invented was that you two had been friends forever! I guess I'm not too far off, but I appreciate the proper backstory 😁
The cat chilling at the station postcard is part of a seasonal series by that artist. Loft and other stationary stores seem to carry new ones every few months. I got a bunch of really great fall ones when I last had a chance to visit. I will have to look for a set of those cat behavior stickers at some point. .... Which apparently you already know considering the Tabineko pack on your website...
Love all your remodeling footage! You guys always have such a fun vision. Good luck in the rest of your remodel. I hope there are no more surprises. Loved the Ushka Q&A! Glad we got to know a little more info about her :)
Sorry about the house Sharla, but at least you found out now and can plan for it during the renovation, rather then when they are about to put the new stuff in. Good Luck! Love Pixel and Pippen!
I got a Sakuraco box subscription because of watching you open yours in the past. I have loved my first two weeks. I can't wait for the Sakura themed box!
I am so sorry to hear about the termite damage. I loved the stationery store, I am so obsessed with stationery and also adore sukura and all types of blossom. I can't wait for blossoms here in the UK.
HAH!! I am the same as Ushka in that I had the opportunity to learn Japanese in Highschool and after doing 7 years of Indonesian in Primary school I went "Nah, I wont need it, I dont want to do more language now" now 20 years later, here I am trying to learn Japanese through apps and books and its hard.
So funny, I just happened to be looking at your web store just before you were uploading. You stated that you were having problems because the site had been moved. I thought that it was my fault until I realized that this was recorded sometime before you uploaded the video. Had me feeling bad for a minute. By the way, you guys are a great match, I really enjoy your content videos!
Great video! What I really admire about you both is how you deal with the issues that arise out of the blue, you somehow manage to power through them and continue with the rest of your plans. If it was me, I'd probably get stuck for the rest of the day 😅 I hope the termites and website problems get resolved soon 🙏🏻
I hope you put a list of food recommendations around the new place for guests when it opens. Cuz that sushi looks delicious but no way I’d remember that place by the next time I’d visit
I know in the states if people sell you a house and the seller knows they have termites but didn't list them, you can be subjected to getting pay back for it.
Thanks for watching & plz pray for the hinoki bath budget😅
🌸Use code: SHARMELEON to get $5 off your #Sakuraco box team.sakura.co/sharmeleon-SC2402 today & experience Japan from the comfort of your own home!
Sharla, if you guys ever need to start a GoFundMe campaign for your Hinoki bath project I already have sample template set up for you guys. I just need an email to send it to because it's too long to send it on Twitter or instagram. 😁👍
Sharla if you guys start a GoFundMe campaign for your Hinoki bath project I have already created a template for you guys. I just need an email address because it's too long to send it on Instagram or Twitter. 👍😁
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
I noticed in the Sakura Co segment that it lists an item as "may contain traces" and it says buckwheat. I'm highly allergic to buckwheat so I'm curious how often that comes up as a possible cross contamination even if the item doesn't specifically have buckwheat?
@@Terahneehi! I looked through the snack booklet and it looks like it’s only that one snack this month that has possible traces of buckwheat🫶🏻
Just a comment on Ushka and how AWESOME she is. Over a year ago, Ushka really helped me out when I was in a bind - my cat was coming in from overseas and there were complications, so my poor cat was stuck in Germany for three days, and me... stuck in Tokyo an extra three days I hadn't planned for. Ushka allowed me to stay at her air bnb in what was a very low point for me, and it's honestly one of the biggest acts of kindness I will never forget. Much to love to Ushka, and of course to you Sharla! You both always brighten my day!
She’s the best! I’m glad she was able to help you out ❤️❤️🐈
I'm so grateful I was in a position to help you, thank you for regularly sharing your cat photos with me 😍
@@ushkace And the same to you - Pippin and Pixel are always such MODELS
My esteem for Ushka, already sky high, just jumped into the stratosphere. She has a black cat! 🐈⬛
Look how far your life has come in 4 years Sharla. A stationary company, 2 properties, and you found love. Congratulations. All the best to you.
Okay but the one worker being like "Oh no it's not just bad, it's VERY BAD" made me laugh 😂
Hahahaha we love him🤣🤣
@@sharlainjapan Thank goodness you didn't have to have the whole place condemned! That damage was painful to watch, and all those termite and water-damaged areas made me shudder.
@@sharlainjapan That made me LOL xD
I'm trying to listen to what he said so I can understand "in-practice" use of japanese, but I can't for the life of me hear the that he is saying.. he's like やばい。やばい。やばい どこ(?)じゃなくて。すごい。すごい？？？？ and then it all turns fuzzy o((>ω< ))o
learning japanese is difficult! I gotta practice my listening skills, learn more vocab, and study up on more readings of wild kanji >.
Man that older worker cracks me up every time. He is so sassy.
But considering you keep hiring him he must be also really good so all is well. :D
He’s so good, the sass is a bonus🤣🤣
I love the vibe between you and Ushka! So much fun!
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I love that Ushka is always smiling, just a positive person in general. Very sympathetic!
Thank you, wasn't feeling very smiley after learning about the termites though 😂😳
Your builders are very straightforward and to the point. You are very lucky. Ask Chris what it's like dealing with many UK builders......
I just thought they are a Canadian and a Brit building their life in Japan, if they decide to have children that would be an interesting culture mix
I'm sorry to hear about the termites, glad to hear they haven't ruined the structural stability! I hope your day today is better, a video from you always makes mine better so I hope I can share that with you
Thats why I do not like wood as building material, it is too fragile and short lived! On the other hand in an earthquake prone country like japan probably wood is the best option!
@@werpu12 The centuries-old buildings in Europe and Japan would say different.
You two handle setbacks SO WELL and I’m always really impressed with your “get shit done” attitudes and approaches. You’ll get there. I believe!
The blossom you saw is a Japanese Ornamental Quince. Quince are closer to apples and pears and no plums at all. The ornamental ones don’t produce fruit though.
Oh no way! Looks so much like a plum🤩 Yay new blossoms to find, thanks for sharing❤❤
Just coming here to say the same. Gorgeous specimen!
You beat me to it - yes, that's a beautiful quince. A pity it's ornamental, the Neko Neko Inn could do a roaring trade in quince jelly! 😊
@@SeenThisDoneThatThat sounds great! I really love quinces. They’re really good!
Btw, I see you, Diamond Eyes…😏
I’ll room with Ushka any day!! LOL She’s amazing!!!
Any day there's a new sharla vid is a great day in my book
Thanks so much for watching🥰🫶🏻
Literally! Always makes my day 🥰
Agree so much!! ❤
Thanks for formally introducing Ushka!
I absolutely love this vlog style. I love the 'day in the life' type. They are really chill and you take the time to notice and point out little things that bring you joy. This in turn helps me notice and be grateful for the little things as well. Happy spring/early summer!
I love your and Ushka's friendship you both seem like you have so much fun together 😭
Ushka seems like such a nice person! We need more people like her in the world!
The Sharla and Ushka vlogs are the perfect friend to keep you company during late study sessions
good luck with your studies 😀
I recently realized that I've been subscribed to you (across your channels) for over a decade now which is crazy to think about. I'm now finishing up a 7 month stay in Japan, heading back home to Germany in 2 weeks and just wanted to say thank you for your videos over the years that let me experience Japan even before moving here myself.
The (re-)introduction of Usher reminded me to comment this as I remember the Vlog where you stayed at her first AirBnB very well!
Keep up the great work and I can't wait to see the finished house!
Sharla how is your hair always perfect??? what is your haircare routine?? literally every video it looks amazing
I’ve gotten a few comments on it now so I’ll try to remember to show the products I use in my next vlog!!! 🙏🙏
Been watching your videos for almost a decade now and it’s such a good feeling to still keep up with your projects and stuff. Love your energy, Sharla! ❤wishing you the best, always
do you remember watching her very first Vlog and now look at her now and everything she's accomplished. She certainly come a long way! ☺️
Wow thank you!! Wild that you’ve been watching that long🥹🫶🏻
@@sharlainjapan well, I've been watching you since your trip to Bonita Bonito with your sister . I think that was my very first vlog i saw, but I have explored watching your older vlogs. 😄
I'm so mad at myself that I missed the opportunity to ask Ushka a question! It would be great to hear where does she take her positivity from, she's so bubbly and cheerful 😊❤
The under-floor heated kotatsu sounds like a dream!!!
We can’t wait for it to be finished!!! 😍😍😍
Lovely to hear more about Ushka! I love seeing her smiley face in your videos.
Ushka and her cats are all so cute and sweet, I really love the vibes!
everyone needs a friend like Ushka!
When I saw the thumbnail, I thought Oh No there's something wrong with Sharla's health or the renovation. Glad you're OK and looking forward to seeing the completed renovation.
Wish you all a great day 🙏🏻
That’s so kind of you, thank you so much 🫶🏻❤️❤️
Ugh those dang termites 😭😩😢 the demo is so exciting!!!!!! I can’t wait to see how it looks
The worstttt😭😭 Sucks you don’t know if you have them until you rip the place apart😅
@@sharlainjapan omg exactly 😭😭😭 we had to replace so much more than I thought. I hope y’all still get the bath tho!! That’s would be so amazing 😍
I miss Japan and Ushka! *Sad face* Hang in there, some days are more extra than others. Better days ahead. Enjoy the sakura for me! Love from Italy.
Miss you too! Hope you can return to Japan!
We like ushka,
She need no introduction.
Always a good time when she around.
I love how such a chill kiwi Ushka is! Id say her (and your) attitude to projects is the very Aussie "she'll be right mate". Doesn't matter how bad it seems she'll be right in the end lol. Can't wait to the see the house finished :)
We always figure it out in the end! 😂🤞🏻❤️
Thank you for being an example of positive and creative enterprise and everyday adventure!
I must admit, Ushka's accent had always eluded me, but Kiwi via British makes total sense! She's been a lovely presence on your channel, always enjoy seeing your adventures.
I remember seeing thar vlogmas all those years ago and you both clicked immediately 💕 its so comforting to see that friendships can form in the most random situations 😊
Cant wait to see the finish house and fingers cross for the hinoki bath, much love to both
12:06 I think that's a flowering quince, it does not bear edible fruits
I'm such an Ushka fan, loved finally have a Q&A!
Yes! Another Ushka and Shar episode. Love your energies! Hope the house renovation is full of good surprises moving forward.
Even if today sucks just remember tomorrow is another chance to make it great ❤️
All good we’re enjoying the ride🤪😂
So sorry to hear about the termites, but I am glad that it is fixable! May the rest of your days be much better♡ I love follwing the house renovation by the way!😊
I watched this already with my daughter, I know it's not what you gals hoped for but the structure is okay and it can be saved if it's as popular as your first inn, then you'll do great in the long run. It's the unfortunate side of reno is sometimes you don't know what you might find. Thankfully you've found it and it will be safe and restored. you have a great team and friendship/ partnership You have got this Cheering you both on it's going to be beautiful. I pray your day and perspective have improved. Sending love and well wishes.
I thought Ushka acent sounded familiar but couldn't pick up why, nice to hear from a fellow kiwi
Sorry to see that your day on this video turned really shitty, Hope you and Ushka have better days in the future! Thank you for sharing your adventures!
My favorite vlog. Love the style and the pace.
I saved this video for morning so I can watch it before going to work. Honestly I don't know how many years I've watched your videos but I'm always waiting your videos to pop up. 😊 Thank you for making these videos! ❤
I thought that vlog you met ushka in, you guys were already friends! I thought you stayed there cause you knew her already 😅 shows how well you guys work out together!!
I just love how you both cheer each other up and can move on! I wish i had those traits. Can't wait to see the house!
the 80s music really shows chris' impact 😆 and i'm thrilled to hear that 222 means nyan nyan nyan. i keep seeing 222 everywhere and surely this is what the universe wants to tell me
I'm looking really forward to more updates on how they build the bath, I want to put a japanese ofuro in my home in the united states for my mother. she's older now and it's getting harder for her to shower standing up.
having an adjustable shower head so she can sit and then take a soak in a deeper yet shorter bath would be really good for her.
the automatic reheat functions for some of these baths are pretty amazing these days.
Omg I went to Loft when I was in Japan earlier this year and I was SO OVERWHELMED cause it was amazing, I wanted all of it 😍😂
That orange bloomed plant is Chaenomeles in autumn it has like small apple like fruits that taste like lemon. These plants are related to the quince but smaller and bit more softer.
You guys are a great team! I love your friendship and understanding of each other. I can't wait to see more progress on this AirBnB house project.
I have always love when she joins you in your videos. her energy is so amazing.
Living where I do termites are a constant issue so I feel your pain. Here is hoping they have found the whole nest and removed all if the little buggars. Oh the joys of renovation especially in an older property, always I find they are such a generous thing to restore, always prepared to give you an unexpected gift😂😂loving the vibe between you two, it is fun to watch.
Not going to lie, I started watching Abroad in Japan long before starting to watch Sharla's channel. It has only been a few months for me. And I had no clue who Ushka was. I figured it was because I was new. But turns out I'm not alone. So I feel better 😆
I believe that the bathroom will look impressive with the way they make it slightly more spacious. can't wait to see it!
It was so nice to finally learn more about Ushka!!! I think you guys make a great team! So I was just in Japan for a vacation (first time going) a few weeks ago Feb 2-17 and dang I just missed the Family Mart Collab. I also went to LOFT and it was so cool to see you guys go there because I was like "I WAS THERE JUST A WEEK AGO" and that felt really cool. Best of luck on the house! I hope I get to stay in it next time I book a trip to Japan.
So jealous of all the cool stationary + stores. We used to host Japanese students years ago. Loved all the cool products they shared. Enjoy you both!
Love watching the two of you together!!! Wishing you luck on the remodel.
I always love Ushka when I started watching your vlog. She has a positive vibes and love cats!!! I really wish want to meet you guys when I go to Japan! ♥
Ahhh I’ve been waiting for the Reno vlogs 🥰🥰 so excited!!
I hear your pain - discovered termites in our house not long after buying it. Lost a box of my fav paperbacks to the little buggers, but managed to minimize the damage! At least you found it now, before it took the house out! Now off to shop at your website! :D
You both seem like such lovely down to earth people 🥹 sorry to see the termite damage, hopefully all fixed soon!!
Termites are a nightmare to get rid of in Australia. If you find them in your home, you have to get a company in to find out the extent of the damage, then you have to stop construction or renovation, treat it, call the people back in to see if it worked, do the preventative annual spraying and then get back to renovation/construction. That, all together, could take a month.
I laughed so hard when @sharlainjapan pointed at where the termite were and the camera got blurry for a moment. It was like entering Sharla vision. haha. Home looks great! Love the choices for the bathroom.
Termites are a nightmare to deal with when you buy a new home. I really feel for you guys. I’m so thankful we had an inspector look at our house before we bought it because he found termites as well and the sellers had to foot the bill.
Love the house series vids with Ushka! Yall are so fun together and love love the cat themed everything! ❤
12:08 this looks a lot more like a flowering quince to me than a plum. I used to have one that looked just like this, only shorter, right beside my back door.
I've been watching your videos for years, and this might be my first comment. Just wanted to say I always look forward to your videos, they are light and joyful and really well made. Please update more often haha ! All the best Sharla and hope to see you one day in Japan (I come for work twice a year maybe ill try to stay at the inn next time !)
Aww. Sorry to hear about the termite and water damage. That's certainly a common thing in older homes, as they simply didn't employ any sort of vapour-barriers. I wouldn't be surprised if your builders have to rent some hydraulic jacks for a few days while they work on fitting the new supports. You may also, if there's any room left in the budget, carefully inspect the flashing around the exterior of the windows to ensure something like this isn't happening to the exposed south and west sides of the house. Good luck~! We're cheering for you~!!
Tough luck on the termites, that's frustrating. But, it seems like you didn't lose your head over and moved forward quickly. That's the only thing you can do if workers are on-site, just make the best decision you can and get everyone back to work. Thanks for making these renovation videos. I enjoy watching the process.
You two actually remind me intensely of me and my wife how you always agree on the best thing/style of stationery ❤
In a different life, maybe? 😂
I am so glad you did a lil Q+A for Ushka!! I subscribed in late 2019 and when Ushka started showing up, I had been wondering who she was/how y'all had met... but I also assume she'd been introduced before I subscribed so I was like "I missed it, too bad for me! I'll figure it out from the context!" My headcanon I invented was that you two had been friends forever! I guess I'm not too far off, but I appreciate the proper backstory
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The cat chilling at the station postcard is part of a seasonal series by that artist. Loft and other stationary stores seem to carry new ones every few months. I got a bunch of really great fall ones when I last had a chance to visit. I will have to look for a set of those cat behavior stickers at some point. .... Which apparently you already know considering the Tabineko pack on your website...
I love watching your channel. It's always exciting to see what you and Ushka are doing. Have a wonderful day!
Ahhh I have the same postcard 18:24 - it's one of a series. Too cute!! Can't wait to see the finished house project (sans the termites!!).
Love all your remodeling footage! You guys always have such a fun vision. Good luck in the rest of your remodel. I hope there are no more surprises.
Loved the Ushka Q&A! Glad we got to know a little more info about her :)
We would all be so lucky to have an Ushka in our lives.....
Thank you for your kindness 😊
Just ordered a sakuraco box, thank you for the code ☺️
Hope all gets sorted with your house so you can make all pretty ❤️
Enjoy all the sakura goodies!! 🤩🌸🫶🏻
Sorry about the house Sharla, but at least you found out now and can plan for it during the renovation, rather then when they are about to put the new stuff in. Good Luck! Love Pixel and Pippen!
Great Q&A with Ushka! Thanks for sharing.
Ushka is the friend and workmate ive always wanted!!
Cant wait to see the new house! Hope all goes well. Thank you for the videos they help relax me ❤❤
Bummer about the termites 😢 at least it can be fixed but the cost is scary to think about! Thanks for sharing with us!!😊
I got a Sakuraco box subscription because of watching you open yours in the past. I have loved my first two weeks. I can't wait for the Sakura themed box!
I am so sorry to hear about the termite damage.
I loved the stationery store, I am so obsessed with stationery and also adore sukura and all types of blossom. I can't wait for blossoms here in the UK.
I share your love for cats and Japanese stationery and snacks!!! Can't wait to see how your remodel goes!
HAH!! I am the same as Ushka in that I had the opportunity to learn Japanese in Highschool and after doing 7 years of Indonesian in Primary school I went "Nah, I wont need it, I dont want to do more language now" now 20 years later, here I am trying to learn Japanese through apps and books and its hard.
Thanks for the re-cap on how you met - and became such an awesome team.
i love the fact when it got stressful you ladies went out for sushi! nice!
The first video l watched was when you bought your first home renovation project together. Make sure you Osmo the new wood replacements from termites.
Fun video, thanks for introducing Ushka to us. Love all the stories and things in Japan they are so Lovely ❤
Aww your friendship warms my heart❤
So funny, I just happened to be looking at your web store just before you were uploading. You stated that you were having problems because the site had been moved. I thought that it was my fault until I realized that this was recorded sometime before you uploaded the video. Had me feeling bad for a minute. By the way, you guys are a great match, I really enjoy your content videos!
The red blossom is Japanese quince, they really are so gorgeous. We have them here in the UK too
Great video! What I really admire about you both is how you deal with the issues that arise out of the blue, you somehow manage to power through them and continue with the rest of your plans. If it was me, I'd probably get stuck for the rest of the day 😅 I hope the termites and website problems get resolved soon 🙏🏻
I always get so jealous seeing all the brilliant food and stationary that Japan has!!
I hope you put a list of food recommendations around the new place for guests when it opens. Cuz that sushi looks delicious but no way I’d remember that place by the next time I’d visit
Oh definitely! We’re already putting together a recommendations list😍
Renovating sure has its ups and downs but I’m sure you’ll be very happy with the end product. May i also add, Ushka, is friendship goals!
Yes🤞🏻🩷🩷 Without the challenges it’d be kinda boring anyways!
I know in the states if people sell you a house and the seller knows they have termites but didn't list them, you can be subjected to getting pay back for it.
This is so exciting! 🎉 can’t wait to see the end result….and Chris’ commentary 😆
Thank you for the shoutout during the Ushka Q&A, Sharla!!! Love your videos!!!