If 2020 was good for one thing, it was reading more than I ever have before (well, since I was little and read ~12 picture books a day). I read so many books that had been on my to-read or to-read-read list for ages, as well as some new releases and a few that I … Continue reading 2020 Reads
Before the possibility of moving to France was ever a blip on our radar, I fell in love with France. I had long loved the French language, but it wasn't until I dove into reading stories about foreigners experiencing life abroad that I fell in love with all aspects of French culture. If you want … Continue reading All the Books to Dream about Living in France
Are you guys into thrillers - books or movies? I used to enjoy a good thriller movie (the Village, Disturbia, Final Destination), but now I can hardly watch them because they mess with my mind and anxiety too much (I get panic attacks!). Actually, now that I'm looking at it, a lot of my favorite … Continue reading Thrillers
Bees are crucial to the environment. As pollinators, they protect plants by aiding in reproduction. They are necessary for the survival of certain species, many of which we rely on for food such as almonds, apples, peaches, and berries. By having a garden that attracts bees, you can help this endangered species stick around. The … Continue reading A Garden for Bees
Hi! Today I have a beautiful book to recommend to you: The Flower Workshop by Ariella Chezar with Julie Michaels. This gorgeous book is named as such because the inside is filled with page after page of tutorials (50 total) for putting together cut flower arrangements. The author is a skilled floral designer who teaches … Continue reading The Flower Workshop
By now I'm sure you've heard of Marie Kondo's bestselling book on organization, the Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. A year ago when I found out about online yard sale sites, I got really into purging EVERYTHING we didn't need and selling it on Facebook or ebay. I am extremely proud of how diligent and … Continue reading Tidying Up
Don't you love that title? It sounds like I'm going to write something amazing and creative and inspiring! But here's the deal - I received this book for free from Blogging for Books, in exchange for my honest opinion. "The Time Garden" is an adult coloring book. I know what you're thinking. That sounds.... creepy, … Continue reading The Time Garden
I mentioned in another review that I have been wanting to study composition and dig deeper into photography for a long time, but had yet to find the right tool. When I finished Capture the Moment and saw that this book was still available on Blogging for Books, I was excited to order it! All … Continue reading Nature Photography Guide
Since I got into photography as a hobby since 2011, I've wanted to learn about composition. Before I even owned a camera with manual settings, I soaked up an entire book on exposure. I learned a bit about composition from that beginner book, but I still felt like I wasn't quite able to get the … Continue reading Capture the Moment
This book, by the editors of Martha Stewart Living, is, as it says so obviously on the back cover, more than just a cookbook. But even with the advertising I wasn't expecting it to have as much as it does. In plain language, Clean Slate guides the reader through eleven golden rules that everyone seeking … Continue reading Clean Slate
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