A Book - A Week

I've had this idea for a while now to read books which have been sat on my shelves for years that I haven't got round to reading. But, I wanted to do this in a different way, I want to read it in a week, and then write a review of what I thought about it, then start another book and write about that etc etc.

I'm not sure how well this will work out but I'm willing to give it a shot. I'm a natural busybody anyway and I never have a day off so I'll be reading this between everything else that I do.

The idea is that it will hopefully get me reading more, write honest reviews and hopefully encourage others to do the same.

This week I'll start with 'The Goose Girl' written by Shannon Hale. I was bought this book by a friend named Beth absolutely years ago and it's been sat on my shelf ever since. I remember her saying it was a lovely book.

I'll keep weekly Wednesday updates. Check back next Wednesday to see my review.

(Oh, I'll try to not let you down!)

Timbergram Work at Pulse, Earl's Court London

EXCITING STUFF!

I did some work for Timbergram a few weeks ago. Yesterday I went along to the Trade Exhibit to see the Timbergram stall and to see my work featured. The work was featured at Pulse in Earl's Court Exhibition Centre.

I did a Christian range of well known, beautiful bible passages but in a typographic, illustrative style. I also created some other typographic pieces in the style of a letter board at the opticians. You can see my full in the Timbergram catalogue which you can download here: Timbergram's Catalogue 2013 , My designs are featured on pages 58-61 . Apparently there's already been orders for the Christian Range. Check out the other designers too, there's some absolutely beautiful work.

Have a look at Timbergram's website here. You can also follow them on twitter and you can like them on Facebook.

Narahyanan Krishnan - 'A companion to the forgotten'.

Start giving. See the joy of giving.

I came across this video- like most people would have - on facebook.

I was delightfully surprised and taken back by this man's genuine love and compassion for others.

In this video, Narayanan Krishnan gives to others - human to human. He gives to the poor, the needy, looks after them and cares for them. Why? Because he can.

I think you just need to watch the video. We can all learn from his example.

You can click the link here to watch it on youtube: http://youtu.be/y_3BEwpv0dM

LDN ||

So the week started with Willow thinking she was giddy-ing up like a horse. Bless her, she enjoyed the sunshine so much.

Then on Saturday when I was on the way to Doncaster to see the other half, the train conductor clipped my ticket as usual, but not with a usual clip. It was a little train! Made me smile so much!

Our time in London started with much needed cuddles on one of the comfiest beds ever. Dan and I didn't wanna move! 

My first day alone whilst Dan was working was literally me not leaving the bed until I was hungry and had to get food. It was a pretty awesome day of much needed rest and sleep.

BUT! The day after, on Tuesday I headed into London town. I must've looked like a right tourist taking photos of everything. My day started at the butterfly park just outside the Natural History Museum.

They are so beautiful !

After that I headed to the History Museum and then the Science Museum.

I thought this was quite interesting; Go Mary!

The next lot of photos are from Trafalgar Square. Then I headed to St. Paul's Cathedral to light a candle then went to the Modern Tate and onto South-bank before heading home.

I've bought tickets for my Dad and I to see his exhibition in August!

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St. Paul's Cathedral 

I picked these 1st Edition Penguin and Pelican books. 1942 and 1950. I loved them so much I had to get them. There was a little book-market and litho-prints available and they had a huge range of penguin books and old books that are no longer in print. Was quite interesting- any book lovers should definitely check it out.

When I got home I enjoyed my love-tub chico pudding :) Yum!

Dan took me and a few other friends out with...

THE NANDOS BLACK CARD!

Yes, the Nando's black card does exist! And yes, we got a lot of free chicken, and yes.... it was delicious!

Lucky us :)

Spring? Summer?

Whatever the weather, our garden is always beautiful and is always interesting. 

Spring is such a beautiful time.

The latest three additions to our family...