I am so very pleased that our goddaughter's first birthday gift is completed and with still plenty of time to spare. Although it took me a little longer than I initially anticipated - they are all ready and awaiting a pretty gift box, which we are still in the process of finding. Soon as I find the perfect one, I will be sure to share it too.
I started reading Janet Fitch's Paint It Black a few weeks ago. I loved White Oleander and completed it within the week. Paint It Black is a little more difficult to get through. Not for lack of beautiful writing. It really is... I love Janet's powerful words - but, with this one, I am finding them too powerful right now for me to handle. I feel myself slowly feeling depressed and find myself a little tearful. It could be that I still need a little more time to heal up. So I am putting it to one side for now, and will return to it when I have a better hold on my mind and emotions.
I need to go online and purchase again, come month end.. I have been looking for Lenora Henson's - The Wicked Garden series that a friend suggested I read, but sadly they have not yet been released here in South Africa. I have Rhonda Hetzel's "Simple Life" on hold for order, I could do with another one to keep me busy through the month. What are you all reading and what do you suggest I order?
The week is going by so much faster than I thought it would. And although I look forward to the weekend, I really hate wishing the week away. Oh and its Tristan's 19th birthday next week! Where have all those 19 years gone?
Love
Angie xxx
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The gnomes are delightful and a wonderful gift for your god-daughter.
ReplyDeletegolly! are they adorable or what??? I love how you photographed them as well :)
ReplyDeleteYour gnome-lets are SO cute! Can I borrow just a bit of your talent, please? Thank you for the book suggestions- I love the movie "White Oleander," and should probably check out the book someday. Keep allowing those emotions to heal, my beautiful friend <3. And happy birthday to Tristan!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely gift for your god daughter, a real delight.
ReplyDeleteThose gnomes are the cutest!!I enjoyed white oleander when I read it.
ReplyDeleteThe finished gnomes are adorable!
ReplyDeletelove the gnomes. :) i have found, recently, that my reading has to be pretty light or i turn into a mess!
ReplyDeleteLoving those gnomes, what a lovely gift!
ReplyDeletethanks you Zena - I hope she enjoys them xx
ReplyDeletethanks hun xxxx (oh and I joined you on raverly ;) ) xxx
ReplyDeletethanks darling friend - I will be sure to pass the message on to Tristan.....btw.... I am still sourcing that hula hoop ;)
ReplyDeletethank you xxx
ReplyDeletethanks hun!! oh and your recipe is on my to do list!!!
ReplyDeletethanks Becki... the blue and grey on your sail shawl looks just lovely!!
ReplyDeletethank you - your idea on those mason jar cosies - love it!!
ReplyDeletethank you!! and just so you know I am a lover of all things purple!!!!I think i need some of those purple socks too... they are lovely xxx
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