Help for Japan

Ebony Bizys from Hello Sandwich - who brought us the wonderfully, creative Gift Wrapping Zine that we blogged about a couple months ago - has witnessed first hand the devastation currently going on in Japan following last week's earthquake and tsunami.  The trauma and sense of panic that the Japanese people are experiencing is unimaginable :-(

Ebony is selling the PDF of her Gift Wrapping Zine for $5 and all money raised will go to the Red Cross to support survivors and help rebuild Japan.  Please buy your own copy, and ask all of your friends to do the same.    The Zine is super amazing anyway, but most importantly you will helping where help is desperately needed.  http://hellosandwich.bigcartel.com/product/hello-sandwich-gift-wrapping-zine

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Japan Earthquake

It's feeling a little scary in this big world of ours at the moment.  While Christchurch is still coming to terms with the aftermath of the February 22nd earthquake, it is now Japan reeling from a massive earthquake and destructive tsunami that has left thousands homeless and an estimated death toll of at least one thousand people.

We love Japan.  The people and their culture. Their cute and quirky stationery that we fought over as young girls, and which heavily contributed to our stationery obsession as adults.  Origami swans.  MT washi tape.  Hello Sandwich.  The list could go on forever...

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Japan, now and in the weeks and months to come.

The image below stood out to us tonight.  Not only because it captures the human face of this tragedy, but also because it reminds us of the unwavering spirit of human kindness in such adversity.

A soldier carries an elderly man on his back to a shelter in Natori city,
Miyagi prefecture on 12 March 2011 (STR/AFP/Getty Images).

Look after one another xx

time and healing

One week on.  People all over New Zealand stood still today and observed two minutes silence in tribute to those who lost their lives, are missing or were injured in the February 22nd earthquake.  It reminded us how powerful silence can be during times when words really don't say enough.

Our nation is united in grief, and Kiwis living all over the world sent their love and support today.  Let's continue this in the months ahead in any way we are able.

It might not feel it right now, but somehow in time the people of Christchurch will rebuild their city and their lives following this tragedy.  Somehow, time can heal...

Thanks to Sweet William for giving us permission to share this beautiful print.

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A short blog tonight as we all grapple with the ongoing shock and devastation continuing to emerge from the Christchurch earthquake.  Like most New Zealanders, we know this city and love it. We have family and many close friends there. Our heart aches for all those who have lost loved ones, and those who are still waiting to hear from missing loved ones.

There have been several appeals launched to help those in Christchurch, so if you would like to donate please look at the following link for the range of options http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/donate-christchurch-quake-appeals-4038581

We are praying and hoping...
xx