A Bushel and a Peck

On The Nightstand

My reading habits have changed over the years.

I used to have to finish a book...no matter how bad it was.

It bothered me to have spent all that time and then not finish it.

Now, I may not finish a GOOD book!

I used to only read one book at a time.

I couldn't start a new book until I had finished the one before.

Now.......

..this is what is on my nightstand.

My nightstand ALWAYS looks very similar to this.

Usually a few magazines that I haven't gotten to, fiction, a book on creativity or business book and some form of photography book.

It is  to me..but I usually have history on my nightstand too.

I love history and especially biographies.

I guess you could count the Francine Rivers' book as a bit of history.

(I LOVE this series.  I am re-reading it before Christmas)

So...now you know that with age has come a lack of decisiveness...or maybe just a whole lot of love of lots of things (I am going with the later).

What is on your nightstand??

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Thank you for all your comments on the Pay It Forward post.

The comments are now closed and FIVE business owners will be selected on  Monday, November 15.

The week after Thanksgiving I would like to feature each of the women Monday-Friday and give all of us an opportunity to learn more about them and support their businesses and dreams!

After the week ONE will be randomly selected to win the Kelly Rae goodies!

Le Papier Studio Giveaway

When I knew that my friend Vana Chupp's new book was out I was so excited for her!

Her taste is exquisite!!

The first thing I ever ordered from her was a set of cards with the silhouette of all three of my children on it.

Everyone that ever received one of these cards oohed and aahed over them.

Since I first met Vana her business has exploded.

It has been so fun to watch her business and creativity grow.

When her publisher sent me a copy of the book asking for me to do a review I was THRILLED.

First of all I have been wanting to do a project like this for years and have just never took the time.

Vana's book is full of all kinds of silhouette projects, papers and even a resource list so you can make so many beautiful things that are in her shop.

I invited my sister over to make silhouettes of her children too.

They all turned out beautifully and I was so shocked how easy they were.

(I mounted my silhouettes on burlap, vintage sheet music and vintage lace)

The good news is that I have TWO books to giveaway!!!!

One book is from the publisher and one is from me:-)

To enter into the drawing just leave a comment.

To have more chances to win just twitter or facebook about the giveaway.

I will randomly pick two winners on Monday.

Now, go and checkout Vana's amazing shop!!!

You can also find the book here and here.

 

 

 

I Would Like You To Meet

I love the magazine section at Barnes and Noble.

I love bringing home a big pile of new mags and curling up on the sofa with a cup of tea and drooling over the pages.

Unfortunately, so many of the magazines I used to adore have closed their doors this past year.

Like so many of you I have relied on my love of blogs (ok...obsession) to fill the magazine void.

Much cheaper I must confess but I still miss the really amazing decorating mags that are so inspiring.

We are so fortunate to live in a time of blogs, e-zines and other online magazines.

One of my favorites is Lonny.

It is the amazing collaboration of Michelle Adams (formerly with Domino) and photographer Patrick Cline.

It is currently a free online magazine that is as inviting as sitting down with anything else I have seen lately.

It has a smart, clean layout with great glimpses into the design and style of many of my favorite designers.

I also love how they incorporate fashion because I they go hand in hand.

Enjoy your peek and let me know what you think. 

I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.