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30/07/2026

Been a little quiet lately and not for my usual introverted reasons. It’s been a little over a month since my sweet Taylor left us and I’ve been grieving.

I wasn’t sure I needed to share here since I gave my eulogy on Taylor Konishi-Miyabara’s account but her death has affected every aspect of my life, including and especially my work. Projects and emails are taking longer to get through and my heart is just not there right now, but I’m trying.

Life will never be the same without my muse, model, my everything. Rest easy, my queen.

Taylor Konishi Miyabara
2/28/09-6/22/26

13/06/2026

From my largest pet portrait a couple months ago to my smallest…

I get a lot of requests, but I think this was the most unique… A space-themed tie incorporating Artemis II and two pet portraits. At first I was hesitant to take this one, wasn’t sure I’d be able to fit 2 portraits on a tie; but alas, we did!

A few things I learned from this project:
•don’t immediately turn something down because you think you can’t do it
•I deconstructed the tie and learn that they actually use so much fabric!
•don’t overthink it! I usually spend so much time trying to get every minute detail when I do pet portraits. Sometimes leaving well enough alone is enough.

If you have an idea, email me (please don’t call!) and let’s bring it to life!
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17/05/2026

Finally finished my largest pet portrait to date!

Thank you for trusting me with commemorating Abby (her childhood cat who lived to be 18 😱) & your patience while I worked through making it. I’m so happy you love how it turned out.
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28/02/2026

I’ve been in a creative funk lately and I’m a constant overthinker. Last year I block printed some totes and had a few less-than-perfectly printed bags & thought they’d make the perfect canvas for me to just have fun and create. Too often I think of an idea, sketch it out, and talk myself out of making it.

I didn’t have a clear vision when I started each bag, I just worked with the imperfections of the print to think of clever ways to cover them up.

The first 3 designs were inspired by my recent trip to Southeast Asia. While visiting the Grand Palace in Bangkok, there were these intricately painted tiles that I fell in love with (slides 9-11). I love the colors, motifs, and micro details that you’d only notice if you stopped and really looked.

Also obsessed with the cuteness and whimsy of these hand embroidered “funny bags” I found in Luang Prabang, Laos (slide 12). I tried to take that playful energy and unseriousness with me while embroidering these bags.

This was a fun little personal project. It gave me the chance to get back to my hand embroidery roots and the time & space to reflect on my recent trip.

Only 6 bags available, all completely one-of-a-kind. They’re available in my shop if you want one!
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16/01/2026

The year is 2016… I’m living in Silverlake, had just gotten married the October prior, my dear friends were still living in LA and had just given birth, and face swap was all the rage. I accomplished my hair goals of oil slick and lavender, and picked up a little hobby.

Aki & Co wasn’t even a concept yet, I was just teaching myself hand embroidery stitches and making gifts for friends and family. I never could have imagined that 10 years later, I’d have a studio and be making a living from doing this. Guess it goes to show that it’s never too late to try something new. Who knows where it’ll take you.

Also debated not including the last 3 slides bc it’s kind of a downer but then I remembered the dystopian nightmare we’re all living in so why not. 2016 was the last time I visited Lahaina. My dad organized a family reunion and put together a book with our family’s history. I had no way of knowing then, but that would be the last time I’d ever see Lahaina as it was. It will never be the same and it’s heartbreaking to think about.

Anyway, 2026 😮‍💨 crazy how fast 10 years can just fly by and how much can change
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#2016 #2026

17/12/2025

Due to popular demand, we’re trying something new and having open hours at the studio this Thursday (12/18) from 1-5. No appointment needed.

I’ll be doing on-the-spot chainstitch embroidery. You can shop my pre-made goods & blank items or bring your own items to customize.

I’ve got a book of flash deigns to pick from or I can add words or initials in freehand cursive.

Hope to see you then!

Also available by appointment if you can’t make it then.
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