During a rain storm last weekend I wrapped up the last few pages of House Rules by Jodi Picoult. Like all of her books, I was instantly drawn into the story. This one is about 18-year-old Jacob, a young man with Asperger Syndrome and a uncanny knowledge and passion for forensic science. He has a [...]
I’ve had one of those edgy feelings the last couple days like I’m living in the calm before the storm. (Which is ironic because there is supposed to be a storm on its way to Chicago tonight.) I’m self-diagnosing myself as anxious about the holiday weekend ahead. I’m making another trek to Minnesota for the [...]
I posted a link to the Banana Strudel etsy shop on the faucethead creative facebook page yesterday but I think it’s worthy of a post here as well. Being a fan of vintage maps, globes and signs I was beyond excited when I saw this post from Erin about Banana Strudel’s extensive collection. And I [...]
Six hours in the car over the weekend (and a couple months of sporadic reading) and I can finally check Storyteller: The Authorized Biography of Roald Dahl off my reading list. For me, it was a tough one. I’m not used to reading nonfiction but I thought that hearing all about an author I’ve admired [...]
I had one of those slap your forehead, say out loud ‘Why didn’t I think of that?!’ moments today when I saw this. What an awesome way to send a portfolio or even just a very special mix-tape. I’m bookmarking this one for the next time I come across a book that’s begging for a [...]
Back in December I asked for some book suggestions from you guys and Jessica over at {civetta} was the first to respond, recommending Freedom by Jonathan Franzen. It gathered much hype after being chosen for Oprah’s Book Club so I was curious to see what it was all about. Unlike Jessica, who finished the book [...]
The mailman has been my best friend this week. He delivered this delicious scent on Monday, this software on Tuesday and this much-anticipated book yesterday. I quickly skimmed through Handmade Weddings last night and it was love at first sight. I don’t have any weddings coming up but I think that some of these projects [...]
While I was in Florida last week I was able to catch some moments poolside and in-flight to read a few books. I’ve been reading Freedom on and off for the better half of a month, and while I’m really enjoying it it’s a rather hefty book to carry around. And, of course, my bags [...]
One of my favorite Christmas gifts was Storyteller: The Authorized Biography of Roald Dahl. I have yet to start it due to numerous other books in my life right now (more on that tomorrow) but I have flipped through the pages and can’t wait to dive in. I posted the quote above in a weekend [...]
After the shopping marathon last Friday and before the Thanksgiving brunch on Sunday I managed to squeeze in some time to finally finish The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls. I highly recommend it as a quick and interesting read but it might not be appropriate if you’re looking for a feel-good book this holiday time [...]
