Bookish Goodies
I’m back! I hope you all have been enjoying the holiday season so far. I had a wonderful Christmas with my family in Monterrey, Mexico. It was a bit of an unexpected trip so the last couple of days I was rushing around to get everything ready but I’m so glad I went. I got to see a lot of my family, we played Loteria, ate a lot of tamales and just enjoyed being together.
I’ve also been quite spoiled this holiday. For example, just look at the loot I got from my Secret Santa.
A pretty bookmark with calendar, a bookmark notebook, chocolate and gorgeous handmade paper, which you know I will most definitely use. I feel bad though because I’m not sure who my Secret Santa is – Kim, I don’t have your blog address but if you are reading this, many, many thanks!
Other bookish goodies from family and friends include:
- Good Evening, Mrs Craven by Mollie Panter-Downes
- Someone at a Distance by Dorothy Whipple
- La Noche de Tlatelolco by Elena Poniatowska
And, then my dear husband totally surprised me with this book bounty. He went back through my posts and found one where I gush about wanting these books. Isn’t he great? Now my artsy/crafty library is even more complete, and I have a button to wear to proclaim my book madness. Heh.
Anyway, thank you to everyone who stopped by and left Christmas wishes. I am looking forward to doing some serious blog hopping.
Eva http://astripedarmchair.wordpress.com
December 30th, 2008 at 1:49 amWhat a wonderful husband and secret Santa! Sounds like you definitely had a wonderful Christmas Iliana.
christine http://snapshotsunmade.typepad.com/csny
December 30th, 2008 at 1:56 amWelcome home! Wow, look at ALL the wonderful things you have. You must have been a very nice bookgirl this year!
Melody http://www.mel-reading-corner.blogspot.com/
December 30th, 2008 at 2:41 amWelcome back, Iliana!
I’m glad you enjoyed your holidays with your family in Mexico.
All your gifts are lovely! I can’t wait to see your new projects soon now that you’ve the books and the materials to begin with. ;P
Stefanie http://somanybooksblog.com
December 30th, 2008 at 4:20 amWelcome back! Glad you had a nice time away. And wow, your Secret Santa and your husband were very good to you!
Andi http://estellasrevenge.blogspot.com
December 30th, 2008 at 4:44 amWelcome back, Iliana! I’m glad you had such a great time. And your hubby did an impressive job! Wow!
Greer http://asweetunrest.typepad.com/
December 30th, 2008 at 5:20 amI’m glad you had such a wonderful holiday! Happy New Year too!!
Danielle http://www.danitorres.typepad.com
December 30th, 2008 at 5:21 amYay, a new Persephone! And what a nice husband to surprise you with so many great crafty books. They look like they’re full of great ideas! Glad you had a nice holiday.
iselldreams http://iselldreams.wordpress.com
December 30th, 2008 at 7:52 amWelcome back! and Happy New Year…
Anna http://diaryofaneccentric.blogspot.com
December 30th, 2008 at 5:23 pmWhat great gifts!
And I received one of your journals for Christmas from Serena. (I blogged about it in my latest Mailbox Monday post.) Just wanted to tell you I think it’s gorgeous! Thanks!
Bookgirl http://www.bookgirl.net
December 30th, 2008 at 5:45 pmEva – It was really a nice time and I’m just glad everything worked out. Now I’ve just been enjoying my goodies
Christine – I was a very lucky bookgirl wasn’t I?
Melody – Thanks! I already opened up the paper pack and have been petting the pretty papers. My mom is in town though so not a lot of bookbinding is getting done but hopefully next week things will get a bit more settled. Hope you had a great holiday too!
Stefanie – They were great weren’t they?
Andi – I just wish I had taken more pics in Monterrey to show you guys but I guess I was just too busy eating those yummy tamales – haha
Greer – It’s good “seeing” you! Hope you are enjoying the holiday too!
Danielle – I know, two Persephones!! These are the special edition ones and they are just so lovely. I’m glad I have more for the collection
iselldreams – Thank you! happy New year to you too!
Anna – Serena told me! I’m so glad you liked it and I need to stop by your blog and catch up too
Isabel http://booksandotherstuff.blogspot.com
December 30th, 2008 at 6:55 pmNice to hear from you again.
It’s good to know there are some men who pay attention! Good for your hubby!
Enjoy your presents.
Jodie http://www.blinkingmouse.etsy.com
December 30th, 2008 at 10:47 pmHope you have a great new year. What fabulos presents you got!
Nymeth http://thingsmeanalot.blogspot.com/
December 30th, 2008 at 11:19 pmI’m glad you had such a nice Christmas
And you got some lovely gifts from your Secret Santa and your husband!
Happy New Year
Dorothy W. http://ofbooksandbikes.wordpress.com
December 30th, 2008 at 11:33 pmI’m glad you had a nice trip to Mexico, and enjoy those new books!
Jessica http://www.thisdangerouslife.blogspot.com
December 31st, 2008 at 2:00 amwhat fun!
Literary Feline http://www.literaryfeline.com
December 31st, 2008 at 4:56 amIt sounds like you had a great trip, Iliana, and a wonderful Christmas! Enjoy your new treasures!
Bookgirl http://www.bookgirl.net
December 31st, 2008 at 8:31 amIsabel – My hubby is a keeper definitely
Jodie – Hope you are enjoying the holidays too!
Nymeth – Thank you so much for hosting the Secret Santa exchange. It’s so much fun to see how creative all the secret santas have been and the excitement over all of it
Dorothy W. – I can’t stop looking through the art/craft books. The ideas are churning
Jessica – Indeed
Literary Feline – It was wonderful although I think I’m still tired from all the driving and lack of sleep
Tara http://booksandcooks.blogspot.com/
December 31st, 2008 at 7:37 pmWelcome Back! What a clever husband you have!! My hat is off to him.
Kim http://waggingtales.wordpress.com/
December 31st, 2008 at 9:30 pmHi Iliana,
I’m glad you liked the presents, it was a fun swap.
Happy New Year!
Care http://bkclubcare.wordpress.com
December 31st, 2008 at 11:51 pmHappy New Year!
Lesley http://www.alifeinbooks.com
January 1st, 2009 at 12:26 amMmmm … fruit and nut bars – yummy! Sounds like you had a very merry Christmas. And how sweet of hubby to do that for you!
Serena (Savvy Verse & Wit) http://savvyverseandwit.blogspot.com
January 15th, 2009 at 3:31 amI am still catching up on blogs after the holidays. LOL I am so glad that you had a great holiday. Looks like you got some great gifts. I can’t wait to see what journals you make this time.