Cute Bday Cake

Today is the bday of my friend Tink and... ME! Having known each other since high school, we do have a similar aesthetic when it comes to a few things, biggest being cute items and Hello Kitty. So in honour of our 08/08 birthdays, here's the (gluten free) cake that I'd love to share with her down in LA this weekend... hope we can and a happy Hello There Cutie birthday to us!!!   xxxo

Chicago Cutie-Time

I'm off to Chicago today for a family wedding (congrats Lou and Kristin!), check out a museum or two and watch my beloved Cubs win a game (eternal optimist). Emme has her uncle's checking in on her, and I have a feeling that upon my return I will find a very fat and happy bunny from eating far too many treats.


Have a wonderful long weekend Cuties and before I take-off a question: think my plane ride will be like the one Hello Kitty is taking?   xxxo

Hello Kitty Airline Cutie!

EvaAir has come up with ultimate cutie for travellers: they've teamed up with Hello Kitty! On multiple routes there will be HK themed planes that take it to the max: passengers are greeted by attendants in Hello Kitty costumes, are served Hello Kitty-themed meals (including Hello Kitty-shaped pasta), can soothe their dry skin with Hello Kitty tissues, wash their hands with Hello Kitty soap and nap of Hello Kitty pillows. I'm not sure about you, but I'm so there!!! Hello There Cutie.   xxxo

Princess Hello Kitty Cutie

This week has been proclaimed by Target and Disney to be "National Princess Week." Ok, I know this is a business ploy but hey, as someone called princess by many a friend, it got my interest. And altho I don't like the product tie-in's and mis-use of my title for mass retail, our friend Hello Kitty (who I think is an ultimate princess) will help us kick off the week... and Hello There Cuties!!!   xxxo

Phonebooth Cutie

This morning I was awoken by a Skype call... usually I don't answer the phone before 10 am but this was a call from Berlin! My friends saw my computer was on (I blame Amelie the bunny for surfing the web while I slept) and wanted to say hello. Needless to say, in my jammies and hair askew, I was not an advert for Hello There Cutie so am now pondering getting a phonebooth set-up like this from Puroland Japan (aka Hello Kitty's version of Disneyland) for my next wake-up call. Cutie triumphs over all!!! xxxo

Kawaii Rainy Cutie

It was a wonderfully dry winter in SF and our first big storm of spring is here! Although I've enjoyed the sunshine, the rain feels rather refreshing. I have an appt. at noon and am looking forward to putting on my Burberry slicker, rainboots and carrying a fabulous parasol out and about. Looks like our friend Hello Kitty has the same idea... xxxo

A Cutie Dragon Year

Yesterday began the Chinese lunar year of the Dragon... traditionally not a lucky time if you were born a Dragon (as Doug & I were). I've been feng shui-ing my apartment and doing all to welcome the year with respect, so hopefully it will be one of happiness, prosperity and lotsa cute! And with Hello Kitty dressed up in her dragon costume, how can't it be? 新年快乐 and Hello There Cuties!!! xxxo

Happy Halloween Cuties!

Happy Halloween cuties... I hope you get lots treats, tricks are good ones and your outfit as adorable as our friend Hello Kitty's! (I hope she's not going to use that key to enter the haunted house) xxxo

Hello Galloping Cutie

I got a notice from an online shopping site (Fab.com) about their tokidoki sale so of course I had to check it out. This charm necklace has everyone’s favorite, Hello Kitty, galloping on her very own unicorn! Who knew cats could ride horses? Well, if anyone could, it's def her!!! Hello There Cutie! xxxo

Mosquito Proof Kitty Cutie

When I was in Puerto Rico last winter, we went swimming in bioluminescent water (top 10 cool experience). As the spot we swam is called Mosquito Bay, it was recommended we wear mosquito bracelets. I of course lost mine (bad eco-warrior!) but I wonder if I had be wearing one one those above, my experience might have been different. After all, how could I ever lose something so adorable? And yes, those really are mosquito proof bracelets! Hello There Cutie!!! xxxo

You can buy Hello Kitty mosquito bracelets here

Hello Tink Cutie

My high school friend Tink is going to have a scary procedure today, so I wanted to post something to make her smile. We both grew up with Vans (everyone in the Valley wore them!) and a love of Hello Kitty. So what better then to post this melding of both our past and the present (you can buy them here) with warmest wishes for her future!!! xxxo

Sugar is a Hello Kitty Cutie

Shocking but true Cuties... I don't know everything about Hello Kitty. Awhile ago I wrote about her pet Charmmy Kitty but I didn't know about Sugar! Given the name because of his color, Sugar was given to Hello Kitty the same time as Charmmy to keep them company. Sugar's a white hamster whose birthday is this Sunday, so lets all give a big Happy Birthday Cutie to this adorable hamster friend (seen above with Charmmy). xxxo

Charuca + Hello Kitty = Cutie

As you might recall from our previous posts about the Spanish artist Charuca (here & here), we adore his style of kawaii and fun with a slightly off twist. So imagine my surprise when my InBox had a newsletter of his newest stuff, including a collaboration with our fave Hello Kitty!!!
This illustration is for the Sanrio Foundation which "bring smiles to children in hospitals"... a good cause and a fave artist? Hello There Cutie!!! xxxo

Hello Cutie House

Anyone out there like Hello Kitty? Looks like the owners of this house in Shanghai seem to be fond of our fave feline. Altho I've only seen these two pics, I truly wish to view the rest of the house... in person! And do ya think pink is the dominant color theme? Hello There Cutie house!!! xxxo

Artsy Cutie

Earlier this month Sanrio invaded Miami's Art Basel 2010 and look who was there… Hello Kitty!!! Original art and installations by Shepard Fairey (piece above) and dozens more brought cute to the world of fine art. And I say it's about time. Now to see if any are on after Xmas clearance yet… xxxo

Cutemaskah Kitty

Isn't it nice of Hello Kitty to wish us all a Happy Hanukkah? She does seem a bit confused in her Christmas dress and holiday song book but hey, she's cute so can get away with it. And perhaps, by mixing the two holidays, she's also truly us a Happy Cutemaskah! Thanks Kitty!!! xxxo

Hello-ween Cutie

Hello Kitty looks to be in her costume for Hello-ween and it's as a black cat (w/a fab bat belt!). I wonder if anyone will recognize her? With the blood dripping above, she best get out of the way to ensure her cutie outfit doesn't get any red on it. Hello There Cutie!!! xxxo

Pop-Up Shop Cuties

This weekend in SF Hello Kitty and her friends will be having a pop-up shop... I wonder if the bunny pirate on the right will be there? And the Merry Melody twins? The giant smiling hamburger? One person for sure there will be me shouting out "Hello There Cuties!" xxxo

Sparkly Cutie

I am off to a gem show today, and am hoping to see something as inspiring as the above. This diamond encrusted Hello Kitty ring (featuring a crown for a princess like moi) is only $2500 so start saving those pennies Cuties... Cutemaskah is just around the corner! xxxo

Stamp This Cutie

Had to mail some bills (like rent!) today and looked at my postage stamps. Mommy always bought the prettiest ones she could find and mine are kinda, well, boring. Made me think about postage stamps and if there are any cutie ones out there. Of course there are!!! These are from Japan and don't they make you want to lick, stick and shout out Hello There Cutie? xxxo