Monthly Archives: November 2009
Book review: ‘The Foundling’ by Georgette Heyer
A lush life filled with doting servants, meddling relatives and life on a grand estate hasn’t been quite so joyous for the Duke of Sale. After the death of his parents at a very young age, Adolphus — called Gilly … Continue reading
Filed under 3-star reads, book reviews
Slytherin scarves now join the ranks
When I started my Etsy business in February, I never dreamed that I would someday spend all of my time making . . . “Harry Potter” scarves! And let me say this: I love every minute of it. I sold … Continue reading
Filed under crafting
Etsy find Fridays: Books as art
It’s happened again . . . I’m bored with my room. Since the big redesign, cleaning and purging of June ’09, I’ve been reasonably happy with the set-up of my books and furniture, but something new is irking me: I need … Continue reading
Filed under Etsy find Fridays, stuff lust
In which I give thanks
At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us. – Albert Schweitzer It’s easy … Continue reading
Filed under musings
Book review: ‘The Opposite Of Love’ by Julie Buxbaum
With wit, tenderness and a flawed, realistic 20-something heroine, Julie Buxbaum’s The Opposite Of Love – and lead character Emily Haxby — swiftly worked its way right into my heart muscles. New York-based lawyer Emily lives in a cocoon of her own … Continue reading
Filed under 4-star reads, book reviews
‘New Moon’ a worthy chapter in my ‘Twilight’-obsessed drooling
So after devouring all four books in Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight series two summers ago and having quite the Edward Cullen-obsessed weekend this time last year, I figured “New Moon” would produce plenty more for me to gawk and cry and pant … Continue reading
Filed under crushes & drooling, musings
