We had a very good time in Austin, even if it was just a short visit. Aside from seeing some friends I also had a chance to go check out Stitch, a craft experience extravaganza. I was tempted by a lot of products but only bought one Frida Kahlo pendant that I had to have.
After the crafty stuff it was time to go visit two of my favorite indie bookstores, Bookwoman and Book People. I love wandering around in these stores… I can spend hours checking out the cards, bookmarks, posters, and of course the books. Everything about them is just fantastic. I got a few goodies; a blank journal, Venus Zine, Tin House, and a copy of Rain Taxi, while my husband spent a small fortune on some design magazines.
And, of course we had to stop at a cafe at one point to relax, get some caffeine and read a bit. The Christmas music was playing, I was reading Hercule Poirot’s Christmas and it would have been so perfect except that outside the temperature was around 80 degrees. Ah, Texas weather for you.
I am so glad that you had this nice weekend getaway.
May it inspire you in the coming days!
a hot winter … it’s always the case here 😉 but must be strange if you’re used to some cold around this time.
sounds like you had a relaxing time! how did you manage to *just* buy ONE pendant?
btw: i put up a directory of book and reading blogs … hope you sign in at bookblogblog.blogspot.com (now isn’t that a mouthful!)
In all my days as a Texan…and even when I lived in Waco…I never made it to Bookpeople. BUT I will! Oh yes!
Glad you had a good time!
You are lucky to be close to so many good festivals and conventions–I’m very envious! Isn’t it weird to hear Christmas music when it is so warm outside? The stores were already decorated here, too. I don’t think I’m ready for the holidays quite yet…
Glad you had a fun weekend in Austin! We are actually spending Thanksgiving weekend there…..so you reminded me of some places to visit and perhaps get some Christmas shopping done — I can’t believe they already started playing the holiday songs! =)
Isabel – It was so nice. I just wish we could go down there more often!
Aloi – Don’t get me wrong I actually do like the mild winters we have it’s just that it would have added to the setting of the book if the weather had been at least a bit colder but oh well. And, I did check out your directory – very cool. I’ll add my info soon.
Andi – You must. It’s so wonderful. I can’t say enough good things about it.
Danielle – You know what’s weird? Today I saw two houses all decorated with christmas lights! People, it’s not even Thanksgiving! ha,ha… I’m not ready for the holidays either.
Christine – Oh how fun! Will you guys be gone all four days? I should have done some Christmas shopping at Stitch but I’m waiting for the bazaars here. Watch, I’ll just buy stuff for me 🙂
For the past eight years, I’ve had seven hot Christmases! So I’m used to be all sponged up with sweat while listening to Christmas carol. In Asia, shopping malls would install these machines that sprinkle snowflake to boost sales and foot traffic!
I think I have to get Hercule Poirot’s Christmas. Sounds like a good read. 🙂
Matt – I know I’ve had Christmases when I was wearing shorts! That’s ok, I’m not really a winter loving kind of girl. But, I would love to see these snowflake machines in Asia. How cool. Oh and I loved Hercule Poirot’s Christmas. Another Agatha winner.