I hope you’ve all had a great weekend. We had a nice one but I’m just realizing I did not go out at all this weekend. I think that’s a first! Took naps, spent time with my mom and my husband and I watched all of Season 3 of The Bridge. I want to know what happens next! I believe season 4 just started but I don’t believe it’s been released with English subtitles yet.
On the reading front I got very close to finishing My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante. Unfortunately my reading has been a bit slow on this one but that’s mainly because I’ve had to set it aside to read books that were due back at the library, etc. Good thing to note is that I’m still just as interested in the lives of these girls despite some time away from the story.
I’ve also been reading Where the Wild Cherries Grow by Laura Madeleine and that’s been a really nice sort of comfort read. It does take place in two time frames, 1919 and 1969, and I like that. When I think about it, I actually haven’t read that many books set in the late 60s so I like to read the descriptions on the clothes, etc.
Finally I did spend some time crafting. I made some tags, worked in my art journal and just had some fun with stencils and napkins! I have a ton of pretty napkins and with some Collage Pauge put them as the base on some of the tags. I wasn’t as successful when I used them in my journal and it’s because the black background you see is black gesso. I was hoping the napkin would be more transparent but that didn’t quite work out.
Anyway, that’s the scoop. Have a great start of the week. I’m contemplating going to Half Price Books tomorrow as I heard something about a sale. Haha…
Oh dear, there’s a sale at Half Price Books? Must stay away…must! LOL
Sounds nice! I really need to read the Ferrante. I think I’d like it.
I’m (slowly) reading Target Tokyo, another WWII nonfiction.
I resisted the urge to nap yesterday, as naps make me feel terrible! Instead, I pushed through and worked more on the half bath. Getting so close to completion.
Love the tags, Iliana. A good crafty weekend is a lot of fun!
Enjoy your reading and crafting!
Kay – I know, right? I won’t be going after all. I have to remember all the books I already have!
Jenn aka The Picky Girl – I used to feel that way about naps but now I love to take them. As long as I don’t sleep too long otherwise I’ll definitely be up all night! Can’t wait to hear more about Target Tokyo
Jenclair – I’m so glad you like it… Be on the look out for one arriving at your mailbox 🙂
Bookworm – I will! 🙂
Where the Wild Cherries Grow sounds like a good read. I’m definitely intrigued by the time period and the plot as well. 🙂
Those are so pretty, sounds super relaxing! I’ve been crocheting a lot while watching the Olympics, which has been fun to get back into for a change.
I’ve just started listening to My Brilliant Friend and I’m enjoying it so far! Pretty tags, Iliana!
Oh, I just love The Bridge. And I was SO pleased to see that season four was airing – telling myself “See, you can watch it now, anytime” and now I must panic a little again. It is so complicated, so surprising: I love it. Do you also watch “Luther”? I was pleased to see that the next season of that will be out sometime this year too – that feels like quite a gap for sure! I hope you are having a good weekend THIS weekend too!
Glad you are enjoying/enjoyed My Brilliant Friend! You remind me I should get around to requesting the third book in the series from the library.