Saturday my husband took me out for brunch and then we went to the bookstore for a fun date. It’s been a while since we’ve had a chance to go to the bookstore as my husband has been busy with some weekend projects, but this was a wonderful way to celebrate my birthday and to kick off my week off from work.
I also had a Barnes & Noble gift card so I got I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman; translated by Ron Schwartz and Others Were Emeralds by Lang Leav. But that’s not all because of course my husband got me some crafty items for my studio, like a new craft mat. I have at least 4 other craft mats (I really do use all!) but this one will be great when working with paints.
The other thing that is exciting is that this week that I am off from work and my plans involve dedicated reading time, craft time and probably some outings to do some thrifting and finding inspiration.
I know I haven’t updated you on my craft projects but I plan to tell you more about that. Oh and I also have more books coming my way as I started my birthday book shopping earlier this month. haha… Anyway, I hope you’ve all been doing well and wishing you all a wonderful week!
Glad to hear you having a week off and that you got to spend some time with your husband and the bookstore. I received a B&N gift card from my daughter for Mother’s Day and finally went in to use it. As you can imagine, I used the card and then some – ha! It had been a while since I had been to a B&N and I enjoyed a leisurely shop there. Have a good week, Iliana!
Bookstores are one of the best ways to celebrate a birthday! 😀
I hope you have a wonderful week off! I also hope you didn’t get hit by any of the storms that blew through. I know Dallas got hit hard. 🙁
Kay – Isn’t it wonderful to just hang out at the bookstore? Hope you found some great books on your recent visit! And, hopefully no crazy storms in your part of town!
Lark – They are, aren’t they? The best!
Lesley – Thank you and luckily we only got some thunderstorms in my area. Several of my friends in Dallas were without power for hours and/or downed trees but luckily no major damage.
Great way to celebrate your birthday! I wasn’t familiar with either book so I followed the link, and they both sound interesting. I look forward to hearing what you think (had to correct thinK, because I almost always type thinG)!
Sounds like your husband is a keeper if he knows to take you to a bookstore for your birthday! I hope you enjoy your week off and the new books!
Happy Birthday! E joy your time off! Brunch and the bookstore sounds awesome.
Happy belated birthday! I hope you have been enjoying your week off and aren’t getting battered by storms and heat.
Jen Mullen – I do the same when typing “think”. I wasn’t familiar with either of those books either but they sounded so interesting and plus they were on sale so that made it an easy decision! 🙂
Rachel @ Waves of Fiction – He definitely is 🙂 It was a great week off but unfortunately almost over.
Bookworm – Thank you! Such a relaxing way to enjoy a birth day right?
Stefanie – Thank you! Had a lot of fun and luckily we did ok with the storms. Heat, well, I definitely feel like we’re already in summer.