Is bookish a synonym for tired and edgy?! No? Well, that's how I've been feeling today anyway. Let's just say that I could have been a little more patient with the children... ahum.
However, wonderful things entered our house today, all via my lovely husband.
First this book that I've been impatiently waiting for! I know everyone else in the world already owns it and has sewn many lovely things from it, but it's new to me and I love it. Can't wait to get started on some of these projects!
Then this fantastic book that I've also had to wait for for a long time. It's absolutely wonderful... very inspiring. I'll post some photos from it in another post (perhaps when I've finally started a new mosaic project).
Next up this gorgeous children's book. The drawings are so unbelievably wonderful.
Aren't these so beautiful?!
And then there is another children's book that we really like.
It's all about an elephant who thinks he's a cat... funny!
And then there is of course still this book (styling by Simon, by the way :))
I must the slowest HP-reader in the world, because I'm still only on page 224!! Please, tell me there are other people that still haven't finished it?! I think I'm just scared to read on...
Well, those were today's books... who knows what Michel will bring home again tomorrow?!
(Oh, I just have to tell you that Michel managed to break the new mug that I'd bought on Tuesday! Along with this favourite mug... well done, dear! And this afternoon when I got the washing out of the machine my lovely new table runner was all messed up, the colours had started to blend :(
So, no wonder I'm feeling bookish!)
Oh oh and.... tomorrow morning we're going to pick up our new car!! Yay!
Oh and PS, I'll post all the links for the books later (I need to get some sleep now)!!
LOVELY HUSBAND INDEED. gah.
Posted by: capello | July 26, 2007 at 10:15 PM
I'm so sorry love.
It's just that you never buy me mugs.
(Jealousy makes me clumsy) :(
Posted by: Michel | July 26, 2007 at 10:46 PM
I'm a bit jealous! I want a copy of Bend-the-Rules Sewing. And I much prefer the cover on your version of the Harry Potter book. I can't believe you are reading it so slowly! Savoring it since it is the last one???
Posted by: Kathy | July 27, 2007 at 12:25 AM
Hey Mirre - I'm up to page 298! So yes, there is another slow reader in the world. My daughter read it the day it came out - 7 hours of straight reading (she did emerge from her room to eat lunch and a little bit of dinner). She keeps asking me what I'm up to now.... if she would stop asking I would get a lot more reading done...hmmm
I love your other books. I have admired the sewing book in the past, but as I'm not much of a sewer (yet) I think perhaps I should not buy it. I've only been able to master A line skirts - I'm too scared to move on from there. Although I do think I can manage the zippered pouch!!
Cheers
Posted by: Levineke | July 27, 2007 at 03:47 AM
Have no fear and read on. It's truly a GOOD BOOK!! And I also like your cover art better!! We all get a little "bookish" at times. Tomorrow will be a much better day as you finally get that car!!
Enjoy!
Posted by: MightyMom | July 27, 2007 at 05:01 AM
I have the new Potter book but I'm still reading book 6, so I think I beat you at slowest reader!!! I did accidentally catch sight of a spoiler on someone's blog this morning, so beware!
Posted by: sarah | July 27, 2007 at 02:16 PM
the kids book illustrations are great! (and I don't have the bend the rules sewing book, so you are not the last!!!)
Posted by: amandajean | July 27, 2007 at 05:22 PM
I love Kaffe Fassett - my mom bought me several of his kitting books. All the designs are amazing, but I would be 90 years old before I got one done. They are so intricate. I'm looking forward to seeing some of the mosaics. Have a good weekend in the new car!
Vaarwel
Heather
Posted by: Heather | July 28, 2007 at 09:31 PM
The first book looks so great! AND I haven't even started on the HP book. Can't wait to do it soon! Oh, and "nice" to hear that you have those days too. I can't wait for my kids to start kindergarten again. I am "a bit" tired of sharing my craft stuff with them....
Posted by: Kajsa | July 30, 2007 at 08:05 PM
Ok, that elephant book is cracking me up! What is the title in English?
Posted by: Felicia | July 30, 2007 at 10:09 PM