Today is Hangeul Day, a national holiday in Korea, which has given me a joyous three-day weekend to catch up on work, play, and cooking. Hangeul Day (í•œê¸€ë‚ ) is observed on October 9th each year, and commemorates the invention of the Korean alphabet in 1446. King Sejong the Great, who was the fourth monarch of the Joseon… Continue reading DIY perfume making + Hangeul Day
Tag: Daegu
Lilacs at home with me
April is flower month in Korea, and we all have our favorites that we wait for, be they cherry blossoms, magnolias, or azaleas. Mine happen to be lilacs, an ephemeral beauty whose fragrance I love so much, I've made it a tradition to keep a sturdy pair of scissors in my bag from April 1st… Continue reading Lilacs at home with me
Sunrise Bridge stroll; Finished cozy reader’s wrap
Yesterday I had business at the Immigration Office downtown, and decided to take the long way back home while finishing some errands. Before hopping on the subway in the Dongchon area, I paused to take some photos of the nearby Sunrise Bridge, a pretty structure spanning Daegu's Geumho River. The bridge leads from the Dongchon… Continue reading Sunrise Bridge stroll; Finished cozy reader’s wrap
Daegu oriental medicine market area; new yarn and WIP
During my semester break I've been painting, but do make time to get out of the house as much as I can to enjoy my neighborhood in the recent mild temperatures. The other day I ran some errands downtown, and passed through one of Daegu's treasures, the Oriental Medicine Market. The market encompasses a few… Continue reading Daegu oriental medicine market area; new yarn and WIP
The Frill Seeker 