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Hana-Biyori, a flower park in Inagi, Tokyo 📸
Hana Biyori offers a refreshing escape within Tokyo. The botanical garden features a wide variety of flowers, making it a great destination especially from early spring onward. The cherry blossoms in Hana-Biyori are said to be quite popular, and spring is definitely the best time for flower viewing. Beyond the gardens, one can also soak…
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Givenchy Le Rouge Interdit Balm in N°10 Revealing Color
During my pregnancy, one lip product I kept reaching for was the Givenchy Le Rouge Interdit Balm in No. 10 Revealing Color. I was constantly dehydrated, so I avoided my lip stuff that felt heavy, matte, and drying on my lips. The lip balm comes in two shades: Natural Finish and Revealing Color. Of course,…
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Shirlington Dog Park 📸
A year ago, around this time, I was in Virginia. Almost daily, I would visit the Shirlington Dog Park, the nearest park to our home. I often miss our dogs at home whenever I travel. Luckily, that dog park is near. Well, it’s not too near, but it’s almost walkable. I walk it to get…
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Perricone MD No Foundation Foundation swatch
I remember not being impressed with the Perricone MD No Foundation Foundation. I only picked it up because it was on sale, and I was curious after seeing a beauty vlogger I used to follow use it in her routine. Eventually, I realized it’s quite similar to a tinted moisturizer. It is lightweight, so it…
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Pat McGrath MTHRSHP Subliminal Platinum Bronze palette swatch
The Pat McGrath MTHRSHP Subliminal Platinum Bronze palette was released in 2018. I can’t remember exactly when I bought mine, but I do remember getting it at a good discount. I’d had my eye on it since it first launched. MTHRSHP Subliminal Platinum Bronze Shades Swatches At first, I thought it would make a good…
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Kenrokuen in Spring 📸
Kenrokuen is said to be one of the (top 3) most beautiful gardens in Japan and is also wonderful to visit any season of the year. I had the chance to go last spring. I thought I had missed the sakura, but luckily, the cherry blossoms were still in bloom. 🙂 Admission to Kenrokuen is…