So, the craft-o-rama weekend was good but not quite as productive as we expected. We didn’t get to try out our silkscreen press but that’s because I still had to design what I want to make. I had the idea but I needed to use Photoshop to make my design and I’m definitely a beginner when it comes to that program. My husband helped me a lot and hopefully next weekend we can finally use the press. I can’t wait to show you what I made – I hope it turns out like I imagine.
Aside from that and meeting up with friends, I did a bit of organizing, a bit of reading and a lot of wishful shopping. I got two catalogs in the mail last week, Hesperus Press (unfortunately their website seems to be down) and BasBleu, so just like I used to go through catalogs when I was a little girl and mark up all the toys I wanted, I put a check by all the things I want from these. I think it’d be easier to check the stuff I don’t want!
Have to you seen these catalogs? I love ’em. Here are a few of the items that I’d love to have.
From Hesperus Press:
- The Heir by Vita Sackville-West. A novella about an insurance salesman waiting for his inheritance.
- The Lawyer’s Secret by M.E. Braddon. Another inheritance story but this one about a young woman who will be surprised by the conditions of her uncle’s will.
- A Simple Story by Leonardo Sciascia. A tale of corruption, the mafia and a small Sicilian village.
From BasBleu:
- BookSlings. They are bookmarks and pen holders. How cute.
- The Comfort of Strangers by Ian McEwan. “The story seems enshrouded in fog, like a film noir in black-and-white or an unsettling dream.” I like the sound of this.
- Thornyhold or The Ivy Tree by Mary Stewart. Family intrigue, English countryside and a dash of romance.
Now off to relax with some books.
Interesting choices you made! I’m intrigued by “The Lawyer’s Secret.” I immediately want to know what the conditions are of the will!
And I got “The Comfort of Strangers ” a while back when I was on an Ian McEwan kick but I haven’t read it yet. The BookSlings thing sound cool.
And I love the look of your blog … very lovely and organized.
I was stopping by to thank you for visiting my author interview with Efrem Sigel. I truly appreciated the support in this first attempt. In fact, I gave you an award here: http://findyournextbookhere.blogspot.com/2009/02/kindle-2-and-big-thank-you.html
Oh, I love those bookslings! So useful and so creative! 🙂
I am always envious of you creative types! I keep hoping that side of my brain will kick in, but it hasn’t yet! That is an intriguing list of books. I, too, had an Ian McEwan kick, but never made it to “The Comfort of Strangers”. I’d like to someday…he is a masterful writer.
I want a book sling! I can not wait to see what shirts you make, are they book related?
A Simple Story sounds interesting.
Can’t wait to see what you are designing.
I need to start asking for more catalogs! You have some wonderful sounding items on your wish list.
A Vita-Sackville West book? I’ve been interested in her but never got around to reading her books. Have you read any of her others? Let me know what you think.
The book slings are so cute. I have a bookmark from Levenger’s that is very similar, but for some reason, I never use it. I like Bookwormz book marks, which I think I saw here first.
I can’t wait to see your silkscreen stuff. That sounds so fun. It looks like I’ll be adding more books to my list. I’m a wishful shopper, too. I think it’s because I’m too cheap to just buy everything out right.
I’m really intrigued by Mary Stewart and Bas Bleu is here I first heard of her. I have one of books, but haven’t read it yet.
Jenners – Exactly, it sounds like there’s a lot of intrigue 🙂 So glad to have “met” you and hope there are many more author interviews to look forward to! Thank you for the award! 🙂
Melody – They are cool aren’t they? I want one 🙂
Sandy – We are all creative… Sometimes it’s just that day-to-day chores or work get in the way 🙂 I’ve had some mixed reactions to McEwan’s work. Some I’ve really loved and some not so much but his writing always stays with me so yea, he’s good. I wonder what this book is like as it was his second novel I believe.
Jodie – It is a book related project but it’s not t-shirts 🙂
Anna – It does doesn’t it. I’ve never heard of the writer either.
Christine – The only bad thing about these catalogs is that I want stuff! Today I got the John Neal catalogs which of course have all sorts of crafty goodness!
Kisane – I highly recommend All Passion Spent by Vita. I honestly don’t know how many books she wrote but should look into that!
Jenclair – Oh Levenger’s is another wonderful catalog isn’t it. Oh Bookwormz I found via Literary Feline. Aren’t they the cutest. I want one!
nik – I can’t wait to see it too! haha… I’m in wishful shopping mode as I don’t have a job. Once I start working though I’ve promised myself that my first check is going towards a big splurge 🙂
Tara – Yep, that’s how I first heard of her too. I get the feeling her books might be similar to Barbara Michaels’ novels.
Hesperus –
My mom wants to get the Dante book. I just can’t decide. Too many great choices. Will order from Book Depository since they don’t charge postage!
Oooh, I covet the Ian McEwan novel, too!
looking forward to seeing your project 🙂
those BookSlings are awesome. Thornyhold sounds very good.
Isabel – I don’t think I’ve ever asked you but what type of books does your mom read? Isn’t the Book Depository great? I haven’t ordered from them in a long while. I’m waiting until I can splurge a bit 🙂
gentle reader – It sounds very good doesn’t it?
bookworm – Me too 🙂 Aren’t those bookslings great. I could really use one!
I cannot wait to see your design!