Ok We'RE bACk!

Hey now! www.nomandada.com is a bit new & improved. A big bear hug thanks to Kev for the transfer! Please head over to our website's blog for all future posts. Much love for your continued support. Be well. xo

It is good to have an end to journey towards; but it is the journey that matters in the end. - Ursula K. Le Guin

courtesy of Aristocrats-hat

A BiG ThANk YoU!

A shout out of appreciation goes to all those who purchased our totes! The first round of donations from sales has been passed on to UKC Japan and their endless efforts to help animals affected by disaster. We can only continue to support such love and kindness so please check out our balloon tote or notApplicable totes! Warm thanks ~

Akane Wada

Anna-Sophia Zingarelli
Ami Takeda
Hiro Fujita

Jenny Quong
Masako Yamaguchi & Family
Miho Takeshita & Family

Su Dinh

NOMANDADA.COM IS DOWN FOR MAINTENANCE.

Please stand by. Thank you.

We're moving!

Sorry for the lack of posts as we're in the process of moving the blog and website. Stay tuned! Have a great weekend!

NOM&ADA in Kamakura

photo by T

NOM&ADA ♥SUPPORTS♥ UKC JAPAN

I, NOM, would like to represent NOM&ADA and take a moment to share this amazing organization in Japan that I have come across in the past month after the 3.11.2011 horrifying Japan earthquake, tsunami, and the Fukushima nuclear power plant incident.  Countless lives were lost and an unimaginable number of people are still missing and living in shelters.  Here are some powerful and heartbreaking images from The New York Times.

Being a resident of Japan, I have had access to certain updates that foreign media might have not covered in the last month.  This amazing volunteer organization called UKC JAPAN may be one of those few groups doing amazing things to help, but have not received as much publicity to get sufficient funds or the support.  As you can see from their blog ( the link connected above ) they have been involved in the Japan relief efforts by rescuing ANIMALS greatly affected by the natural disaster in combination with the evacuated areas  near the Fukushima nuclear power plants.

Like humans, many animals/pets were affected and have lost their homes and families.  Like humans, they have gone through traumatizing experiences.  While many relief acts and funds were being sent to support the people, not as much attention was given to care for animal lives.  UKC JAPAN has truly stepped up. They are one of the few organizations focusing strictly on relief efforts in saving lives of forcefully abandoned animals ( majority of them dogs and cats ) and sheltering them in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.  Most of these animals were found in the irradiated areas of Fukushima, where a majority of the owners were forced to evacuate not knowing that they wouldn't be able to return for days and months.  The pets were rescued while roaming around looking for their owners, in search of food and water, and simply trying to survive. Some of the other animals sheltered are those brought in by others or requested to be saved by the owners, for most designated shelters and temporary homes provided by the government do not allow pets.  Please check out these clips from several Japanese TV networks.   

Since 3.11.2011, they have rescued over 150 pets, sheltering them, finding new and temporary homes for those animals awaiting the return of their owners.  

Kanagawa Prefecture, where the animals are sheltered, is about an hour or two away from Tokyo.  When I found out about this organization I immediately wanted to go volunteer and help these animals in need.  I'm sure ADA would've been right there with me, if she was here. ^_^ My dear friend miss "A" and I have gone down to Glory Tazs (name of the shelter) several times to take them out for walks, clean the cages, feed them, organize donated goods, give them love and affection, and anything else they needed help with. 

Donated food, towels, and toilet sheets.

Shelters with proper ventilation, handmade by staff and volunteers.  

 

I will continue to go volunteer and personally donate as much as I can.  As part of Japan Earthquake Relief, NOM&ADA has decided to donate the proceeds of our totes to this amazing organization, UKC JAPAN.  

Please visit our e-boutique and/or N/A, our etsy shop! 
PLEASE GIVE US A HAND IN SUPPORTING THEM AND THE ANIMALS IN NEED!  
**Our products are stocked and shipped from Portland, OR**

Nom's Local Finds: Sakura...the transience of life

Sakura- by Naotaro Moriyama.

The smallest act of kindness...

is worth more than the grandest intention.

With the sale of another tote today, yes we are very excited, just a friendly reminder we're selling these guys for a good cause! Visit notApplicable on etsy. 

Meanwhile, don't forget about our heart tote too. 

Off the press.

Shout out to the uber savvy Marjorie for our first in print! The kindness and support is truly appreciated. Much love and many thanks. You can view the article here.

Portland Mercury VOL.11 NO.43 March 17-23

Hope floats.

Japan is in our hearts. We mourn for those lost and greatly affected by the tsunami. Proceeds from tote sales will go directly to help fund emergency relief efforts in Japan. Please visit our e-Boutique. 

Thinking of you.

Really can't blog comfortably about anything else today knowing that NOM's home country is undergoing such a difficult time.  She and her family are thankfully safe. I'm sure all of you know the state of things from news coverage so there's no need to elaborate. I just want to take this time to say how much I appreciate NOM - thinking of her, her family and friends, all those affected and people/animals aiding in relief or rescues. Stay strong. Sending all my love ~ADA

photo by eric rose

Please feel free to comment on any suggestions of how to show and offer support to Japan. xo

NOM&ADA Shoebox Tip #1

Re-use to store knitting supplies and as a yarn-tainer in the midst of creating your next project.

NOM&ADA's Five Daily Essentials.

With the Essentials tag going around, we wanted to jump in and share ours...

NOM ~

1. MacBook

2. Moleskin notebook

3. Fresh cup of joe to start the day aka...coffee

4. L'Occitane: Ultra Moisturizing Fluid SPF 20 aka...sun care

5. Eyebrow pencil. No specific brand, but this one is by Shiseido (only 200 Yen ^_^).

ADA ~

1. Comme des Garcons small pouch for wallet. 

2. Water bottle. Preferably small like this re-used Martinelli's bottle.

3. iPhone

4. Hand cream. Kinda obsessed lately. Anything by Weleda. 

5. Keys (house key, bike lock, gym pass and ear plugs)

* Tag time! If they don't mind we're curious to see Victoria's, Marie's, Amy's, Jenn's and Maya's Top Five Daily Essentials! Once you've been tagged, pass it on! xo

They always have some irregularities...

that tell you this is something truly made by hand.

Bottega Veneta, an Italian luxury leather goods house, is steeped in the traditions of master leather craftsmen. The house’s approach to fashion is refined and understated. Those who appreciate Bottega Veneta gravitate towards the unique aesthetic, one that is classic yet effortlessly modern. The qualities that enable Bottega Veneta to create products whose appeal transcend time and borders are, like the products themselves, simple but extraordinary: contemporary functionality, outstanding craftsmanship, innovative design and the highest quality materials. Bottega Veneta style is exemplified in the house’s soft, sensuous, handcrafted bags and their signature “intrecciato,” woven leather, which is instantly recognized and coveted worldwide. (via Barneys)

Inspiring.

Nom's Travelogue: Reminiscing Portland II

Just got back a week ago from good ol' PDX. I've collected some photos to share with you so you can get a glimpse of what went on aside from work and mingling with the Alpacas!! 


In case you didn't know, we officially launched on 2.14.2011♥Check out some of our photos from one of our fav spots in PDX for when we're in need of sweets and all other reasons!! Saint Cupcakes. 

My favorite...carrot cake. We ♥ you! 


I can't live without my fresh cup of joe (several times a day) and found these fascinating ceiling lights at Portland's own Stumptown Coffee.  They reminded me of grapes, which I love as well! 

Was out and about enjoying our waffles from The Waffle Window and as we headed back towards the car, we came across this amazing tree... lol. So random!  I wish I had a tree like this in my backyard when I was growing up! 

Our lovely mascot Bu, just chillin with the gals.

Saying my good-byes to PDX.

Street style.

Lisa Waringer, the very sweet & lovely Portland 'sartorialist' of Urban Weeds, captured NOM while she was in town! 

BE...

"BE" NOM&ADA by representing this fresh flamingo hue (in reality...it's called the "Mod-ern Girl") by OPI.  ♥ the color!! 

PRTLND was built by Chris Kalani in an attempt to collect all the creative powers in Portland, OR.

Thank you to Marjorie from The Portland Mercury for a post on MOD! 

Alpaca ♥.

What an amazing afternoon at Starr Alpaca Farm in not so Boring,OR! Spur of the moment and well worth the adventure! We've looked at these photos a gazillion times today and laughed out loud, remembering the silly moments shared with these curious gentle creatures. Behind a pleasant smile, each had a unique personality. Thank you so much to Vallorie and her sweet dogs for having us. It meant a lot. Yarn is made from their fleece and Vallorie marks the names of which alpaca it came from on each skein. Pretty cool.