1212craft | Less is…

  Happy New Year! 2026 年，是我在美國生活的第 11 年。 回頭看，陶藝創作佔據了過去生活的極大篇幅。每週總有幾天待在工作室，透過陶泥了解這裡的文化，認識本地朋友。 隨著時間與經歷，身心隨之成長。我開始學會把注意力放回自己身上，有意識地作出思考和選擇，實踐「剛剛好」的生活。 這就是 1212craft | Less is… 的起點。 陶藝創作的矛盾 我對創作的熱情，從年輕時的設計工作延續到陶藝。 過去八年，我沉浸在搓泥、拉胚、手捏等工藝與技巧。全手工製作陶器的滿足感難以言喻。然而，我很快意識到熱情同時製造了新的壓力⋯⋯空間與物品的堆積。 即使早期作品多半送給了好朋友，但仍有許多不捨。在朋友鼓勵下，我開了網店售賣作品，1212craft 就此誕生。 「少」物，讓我更自在 幾年過去，壓力未曾減退，實體作品與我想追求的生活方式產生了矛盾。 我決定暫停陶藝創作。將剩餘作品陸續送給好友與老人院舍，只保留少量留念。 落下決定的瞬間，心情變得輕鬆。看著原本塞滿陶器的層架，在整理後變得清爽、乾淨。 原來空間清空了，心也是。 從實體創作到數碼工具 我想為創作熱情找一個更輕鬆的出口。將重心從實體陶器，轉向文字創作與數碼工具，開始以  Less is… 「少」 作為主題。 我一直喜歡閱讀、歷史與美術。用紙本紀錄生活的習慣維持了多年，近年轉用自己設計的數碼筆記，收集靈感與繪製草圖變得更方便。經過不斷改良，我想把這個版本免費分享給需要的人。 “Less is good enough“ 這一刻，我對  Less is...  的詮釋是："Less is good enough"。 就像喝凍檸茶，我只要「少」甜。以「少」作為量度需求的單位。 購買物品時，我會想：我只需要「少」量就足夠了。 人類的欲望無窮，想要得更多，苦惱就隨之而來。相反，當擁有得「少」，生活就會變得輕鬆。 放心地捨棄多餘，享受「剛剛好」。 邀請你一起記錄 我鼓勵你嘗試用數碼筆記記錄日常，作為一個開始。 你只需要一部 iPad、Apple Pencil 並下載 Goodnotes App，點擊這個連結  Resources  即可免費下載： 數碼筆記的好處是方便存檔，不受空間限制，且隨時可以修改。最近Goodnotes 的白板功能也非常有助於...

  A Fresh Start: Falling in Love with Reading in 2025 Every new year feels like a blank page—a chance to try something new, learn, and grow. For me, this year is all about rediscovering something I didn’t expect to love: reading. Growing up in Hong Kong in the 1970s to 1990s, books were expensive, and reading wasn’t a popular pastime, especially since the previous generation had limited education. With other forms of entertainment and activities taking the spotlight, reading simply wasn’t a priority. But life changes, and so do we. Last August 2024 that I gifted myself a Kobo Libra Color, which completely transformed my view of reading. Since then, I’ve immersed myself in a world of stories, and I can’t imagine going back. I’m so glad that now, I have the choice to read in both English and Chinese, opening up a whole new world of options. Kobo, as an ebook platform, offers a treasure trove of translated books—works by English-speaking authors in beautifully translated Chinese editi...

Hello everyone! How's it going? As we approach 2024, I'm curious about your creative plans for the upcoming year. Any special projects or New Year's Eve traditions you're looking forward to? Before diving into our main topic today, I'm excited to share some key moments from my 2023 journey with you.  In March, I took 20 days to give my kitchen a simple makeover, turning it into a calm, white space. The result is a neat and organized area—keeping things in the cabinets and surfaces clean. It feels satisfying. In May, launching my online store marked a big move, featuring my handmade pottery and setting the stage for future handcraft projects. Exciting times ahead! I returned to the pottery studio in September, create new pieces, reconnecting with my pottery pals. November brought a heartwarming reunion with family, friends, and my pottery sensei, Mr. Kato, in Nagoya, Japan. I have also explored a unique pottery studio in Hong Kong. It's been a fulfilling year, se...

Greetings! I’ve just returned from a fulfilling journey through Hong Kong and Japan, armed with my camera to capture the beauty of the places I visited. Here are some brief highlights that might offer insights for your future travels to Hong Kong and Japan. Embarking on this journey, a valuable insight emerged:   Booking a Hong Kong hotel in advance might dent your budget. I reserved a room at a delightful 4-star hotel in Jordan, Kowloon, for just US$88 per night, a mere 3 days before my flight. However, the price would go up to US$168 if we wanted to extend our stay. Consequently, we opted for another luxurious 5-star hotel in Mong Kok, booked just a day prior, and discovered it had slashed the regular US$299 rate to a pocket-friendly US$148 per night! Hong Kong adventurers, here’s your hotel-hacking secret! However, Japan presents a different scenario; it’s advisable to secure your hotel room well in advance. Exploring Hong Kong's culinary scene?   It might give your wallet ...