It’s been a while since I posted about any of my latest “stuff” obsessions. I’d love to say that’s because I’m becoming less materialistic — not so consumed by want and supposed “need” for things to fill up some sort of “void” in my life.
But, in reality, I was just trying not to run up a big credit bill! Those London plane tickets were sitting on the statement in black and white, blinking up at me dangerously. I wrote out my little check, paid everything off and can now proceed to look at stuff again — with less guilt. Hooray!
And, as I’m beginning to plan my trip and continuously thinking about England, I’ve been scouring Etsy for Brit-related items to basically serve as eye candy until I commit to buying them. I’m still going to try and behave myself, but what’s a little treat to myself every now and then? I got a pretty critical book review back on my Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award submission, it’s pouring down rain in Maryland and I just need to daydream for a minute!
A few items to sate my Anglophilia (for the moment):
Large London cameo ring by amylynnbuttchin, $8
"I Heart London" original art by DaisyBowDesigns, $16.50
Union Jack bag by CapeBags, $14
The London Times pencil pouch by kaylah7, $13.75
Great British envelopes by Bombus, $8
The Juicy Brit Bag by pudge, $18
Collage journal notebook -- London by beachcottagestudios, $11
Union Jack keyring/bagcharm by PamsPrettyDesigns, $15
What a lovely post! Thanks for sharing these finds.
Good luck planning your trip!
Love the art. Cute.
I’m in the middle of planning another trip to Britain as well and I’m documenting the ups and downs in a series called Britain or Bust.
http://www.smittenbybritain.com/2009/03/britain-or-bust.html
What’s this about your Breakthrough Novel submission? Details, please.
Oh, Stacy, it’s a tale of woe!
I was going to blog about it, but I was worried I’d just be throwing myself a pity party. LOL!
I entered my novel in the Amazon Breakthrough Novel contest, made it to the top 2,000 entries but didn’t get to the quarterfinals. Since I got to the 2,000, two people reviewed the first 5 pages of my book — and I got those reviews e-mailed to me!
One was very positive, and one was very negative. The negative one was painful to read! Criticism is certainly a big part of being a novelist, but I was unprepared for how rude it was — and just totally not constructive at all. Ouch. I’m going to try and forget about it as I work on sending it out again!
Meg,
Do you know about this publisher? They are in Frederick.
http://www.publishamerica.com/
the pencil case!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i must have it! now.
Nat, did you buy it?! It sold! I’d like to take an ounce of credit for that, perhaps. haha
I live in London, and these things are looking pretty awesome even to me! I love the Juicy Brit Bag! So cute!