No, we’re not twins.
We decided to create this blog to document all of our food, decor, and crafty projects, which we have been churning out for years (decades, really). So here’s a bit of background:
Meinhilde
By day, I am a registered dietitian working in Toronto. I am so happy to be able to use my love of food and cooking in the workplace. But enough about work – this isn’t a nutrition blog. I also love to travel and eat new foods! I am interested in crafting, birdwatching, board games, and personal finance.
Our Oma was a master tailor in Germany, and as kids we would visit her every summer. Since there wasn’t much to do in rural Germany, Tomiko and I got into crafts: crocheting, knitting, sewing, embroidery, dollmaking… the list goes on. Now, we are also into printing and stamping, watercolours, quilting, and photography.
Contact Meinhilde at meinhilde(@)kikucorner.com
Tomiko
I work in an office, staring at my computer screens all day and I desperately needed to promote some creativity and whimsy in my life. Kiku Corner gives me the motivation and outlet to stay crafty.
Travel is definitely part our essence here at Kiku Corner. We grew up in Saudi Arabia, which was really the beginning of our worldly adventures and created our endless need for exploration. After moving back to Canada for university, I did a co-operative work year just outside London, England. Upon graduation, I found a job on a cruise line where I travelled the globe by sea with Donatello for four years. I am finally based back again in Toronto, living in a teeny space with Donatello.
Contact Tomiko at kikucorner (@) gmail.com
Hi, Meinhilde and Tomiko. Did you know that Ellie’s middle name is Kiku and that your Great Grandfather, Grandfather and Uncle John all had boats named Kiku? Cool, huh?
Hallo Meinhilde & Tomiko!
I really enjoy reading your blog! I am German, used to live close to Toronto, in Kitchener & London……now in the beautiful south of Spain!
best wishes…
Katrin
It’s great to meet another world traveller! We currently live in Canada, but we don’t plan on staying here forever either!
Hello Meinhilde and Tomiko!
I loved looking around your blog. I am Greek and for 14 years I used to live in London. The last 6 years I live with my husband and daughter in Elefsina, a small seaside town close to Athens. Like you, we are planning to move again to a more picturesque place that will inspire us!!
All the best in your adventures 🙂
Demi