The Longivity of Love
I marvel at couples who have managed to make long-term relationships work or still seem happy after years of marriage. I have a few solid long-term coupled friends but many...
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Tamaki Niime — At the Heart of Japan
Shibumi JournalAt the Heart of Japan Tamaki Niime A day among artisans and intentional teamwork, humming looms and endless color — choosing scarves and shawls for the gallery. Words & photographs by April Higashi...
Interview with Bob Grabowski in conversation with April Higashi
At our holiday party, we honored Bob Grabowski, a retired jeweler who will turn 90 on December 21, 2022. See the older post for the story of Bob and his...
INSPIRATION: Meet Jeweler Bob Grabowski
HERE IS THE STORY ABOUT THE INSPIRATION FOR OUR ANNUAL HOLIDAY SHOW FOR 2022: THE OPALS SHOW Opals donated by Bob and Barbara Grabowski by April Higashi Hands of...
May is for Mothers 🌸 // Meet Laci
WE ARE TAKING THE MONTH OF MAY TO CELEBRATE MOTHERS! Shibumi is dedicating the month of May to honoring mothers who had to go above and beyond during these past...
May is for Mothers 🌸 // Meet Janae
WE ARE TAKING THE MONTH OF MAY TO CELEBRATE MOTHERS! Shibumi is dedicating the month of May to honoring mothers who had to go above and beyond during these past...
May is for Mothers 🌸 // Meet Yoojin
WE ARE TAKING THE MONTH OF MAY TO CELEBRATE MOTHERS! Shibumi is dedicating the month of May to honoring mothers who had to go above and beyond during these...
We are taking the month of May to celebrate Mothers!
2020-21 was a year that extended motherhood like no other year before. Enter the pandemic. If we already felt like we couldn’t stretch another inch, we now know we can...
May is for Mothers 🌸 // Meet Marian
WE ARE TAKING THE MONTH OF MAY TO CELEBRATE MOTHERS! As I wrote in my last newsletter, Shibumi is dedicating the month of May to honoring mothers who had to...
Dear Earth...🌍
In honor of Earth Day we wanted to take a moment to share what is important to us, including the ways we have sought to be respectful and conscience of our planet’s limited resources....
Safety Protocols at 1816 Fourth Street
To our wonderful community,With Stay-At-Home restrictions coming back into place, we want to remind you of the safety protocols we are taking for the health and safety of our clients...
SHIBUMI Studio and Gallery are moving!
We are excited to announce that SHIBUMI Studio and Gallery are moving! After 14 years at our previous location, we will now be relocating to the heart of the Fourth Street...
Reopening with Strict Safety Procedures Inplace
Dear Community, We are carefully opening with strict safety measures in place. We can now see you curbside for pick up, by appointment on regular hours Th-Sat 12-6pm, or for...