Showing posts with label book. Show all posts
Showing posts with label book. Show all posts

July 01, 2011

Friday's Faves: Books and Writing

 Sorry about the late post guys, the last couple of days have been ca-razy! Over the past few weeks we have been collecting junk items from our church members to have a big yard sale at our house (best location and most space) and yesterday mostly my mom and I and a few others were pricing and setting up, getting ready for the big sale which was held today and will be, tomorrow.

I was so exhausted yesterday after we were done, it was so hot! And after handling so many dusty things I was really dirty. We didn't finish until late in the evening and had begun early that morning, there was so much stuff. Too bad Tessa didn't want to go to sleep last night like I wanted her. When she finally did go to sleep I was too wired from waiting for her to drift off that it took me a good while to drift off myself and then I didn't even sleep that well. So, this morning, to make sure I got my coffee in before the day begun I woke up at 5:30am (and was surprisingly alert, I was already kind of awake before my alarm went off). Mom and I made some last minute preparations; making sure everything had been priced, picking up boxes that had been emptied, getting the change together and such. We opened up at 7am and I was surprised at how much sold, I mean, it is a Friday, most people are working. I'm curious to see how much we make tomorrow. Also, don't expect a special Saturday post, not only will I be helping at the yard sale again I have to do some cleaning at my part time job on top of all that.
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When I was younger, at one point, I had dreamed of becoming an author, writing great tales of adventure and great romance. But I didn't feel I had the skill to write something like that, nor the patience. I had all these amazing day dreams and stories that would play out in my head but I just didn't know how to put them to paper. Then later, I wanted to be a journalist; someone who weaved a story from things that had really happened, from facts and research. Only one problem, I was very shy. When I sit down to read and soak in all those delicious words placed on the page before me, I can't help but daydream of being an author, or perhaps a columnist, or a writer for a magazine perhaps. So, today's theme is my love of writing and my love of reading.

Exedra Rosewood and Birch Wood Mechanical Pencil
I'm not one to use a mechanical pencil myself, I prefer the good ol' fashion kind. However, as beautifully and well crafted as this one is, I might just switch over. cgwwood $49.









The Gate Blank Book or Journal
I've been journaling since the Christmas my Mom bought me a children's diary as a gift when I was five years old, up until December of 2010. But there's just something about a blank, bound, hard cover book that draws my attention, calling me to write my own story in it, this one draws me like moth to a flame. TeoStudio $180








Underwood Standard Typerwriter
I use to have a typewriter; nothing as amazing as this one of course, this one makes me want to sit down and manifest the most amazing story ever to have been thought up. bygrassdoll $215









Vintage Letterpress Wood Type
I'd love to have a similar set in my home someday, they'd be fantastic on the wall or as bookends, or perhaps just sitting around randomly on tables. MonkiVintage $40











Websters New World Dictionary
Does anyone even use the dictionary anymore? I go to dictionary.com or look it up on my phone now. Even if no one used the dictionary, this would look beautiful next to a vintage letterpress wood block. SunnyDayVintage $24

April 22, 2011

Friday's Faves #9

Friday's Faves Theme: Mother's Day

With Mother's Day right around the corner, I thought today's theme was very appropriate. I hope you'll find the perfect gift for the Mom in your life! (Or maybe drop a hint to the hubby for?)

All Natural Clay Trio
Being a Mom can be very stressful and stress isn't just felt, it can be shown; weight gain or loss, tiredness, skin... So why not pamper the Mom in your life by giving her skin some special attention with All Natural Clay Trio by opheliasapothecary. It has three different masks for her to try for $25. I can't wait to try these babies out myself!








8 x 10 custom matboard silhouette pink
How about a custom portrait Mother dearest, yourself or her grandchildren for Mother's Day? Silhouette portraits are VERY popular; they're affordable and fit in with any decor! You can get one at SuzieLouLou for $25.









My Babies
You can never go wrong with jewelry. This custom necklace would make a fantastic gift, you could put her children's names on it or her grandchildren's for $38 for this particular set by hiphophippos (Love the shop name by the way).






Rhinestone Rhonda Mini Blank Book
Two words, brag book. Cute, miniature, photo album to store pics of the kids or grandkids in her purse so she can whip them out and make herself the envy of the neighborhood, cause you know she just has the cutest kids on Earth; or grandkids. You can find this gorgeous one at KandiceInWonderland and many like it (I just love her work!) $20.







Vintage Apothecary Terrarium
I don't know about you, but I've done the whole, give-mom-a-bouquet-for-mothers-day which is nice and every lady loves flowers, but why not something different that's just as lovely and will last longer? Buy her a terrarium! I've always wanted one myself, but you can get one at doodlebirdie for $38.










Vintage Circle Daffodil flower Pin
I think this is a very sweet pin. I think a vintage gift is a very thoughtful, there's just something special about vintage, don't you agree? You can find this lovely pin at HoofAndAntler for $8










Harbinger Journal
This is a great one for husbands to give their Moms-to-be, after all, being a Mom starts as soon as she discovers she's pregnant. This journal can be kept as pregnancy journal or as a way to keep track of all of babies firsts. You can find this at moxieandoliver for $95







Triple 4x6 Distressed Picture Fram
I think this is a very cool and unique idea for framing photos and would make a wonderful gift with photos of the kids or grandkids already in it! Only at roundthebendshop for $55
















Magnetic Spice Rack Coral Pink
I absolutely fell in love with this idea the first time I saw it and would love to put one in my Mom's kitchen someday (It would really free up some cabinet space) You can find this and other less expensive versions (and DIY kits) at saltcityspice for $45






Marcela
If you'd like to go with something a little more traditional, like flowers, then go to floresdelsol. There you can find beautiful dried boquets. This one is $45.