You reading me?

I don't read nearly as much as I used to, as I would like to, as I could probably make time for - aside from the weekend papers and subscription magazines and of course lovely blogs, these days I just can't stop long enough to enjoy a good novel (stopping still long enough... that's for another post)!  It's something of a luxury for me,  time that is - the luxury of silence, of time to yourself without the need to fill it with a domestic chore or an errand to run or getting your nails done or a hair appointment.  Nah, just time to yourself to sit still and immerse yourself in the pages of a story that transports you.   Can you imagine?

Last week when I visited the Heide Gallery, (read here), the original site for the gallery, the house in which artists and founders, Sunday & John Reed lived, had a room with 3 walls filled with shelving and books.  Books about anything and everything - religion, art, science, politics, classics... rows and rows of books.  Not arranged in any particular order that I could see, but it really made me consider looking for a new home with a sitting room to be dedicated to books and reading and of course, discussion of said books.

If I did find a new home I would definitely love a space like this one below - a humungous ceiling with a wall filled to to the brim with books and heaps of lovely natural  light!  And yes, it would be mandatory that you need a ladder to reach the very top shelves!  Isn't this room great?  The only thing I would change would be the chairs perhaps - maybe a sofa.  A huge soft sofa like a Flexform Groundpiece with a very deep seat and a wide arm so that I could rest my cup of tea on - yep, I could see myself there - could you?

Or... maybe I just need to join a book club?  hmmm, certainly a cheaper option!  No, I don't have time for that either... grrr.

Okay, let's all go back to our reading then...

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Your daily read - is it awesome?

I'm curled up on the sofa going through my daily reads on the web which includes catching up with blog friends, newspapers, magazines and researching the best pots and pans (for real!).  This is the time I get for reading; at the end of the day, peace and quiet and cup of green tea nearby.  On the weekends its Sunday morning that I cherish.  I don't look nearly as glamourous as Marilyn, but that's another story... well maybe if I squint my eyes and look sideways... umm, no that's not working either!

What's on your reading list these day?  Whatever journal, poem, novel or essay it is, I hope you find some quiet time to enjoy the words.

Back to my friends....

PS: if anyone has any suggestions for a tried and tested favourite cookware brand please pass it on to me.

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Nurturing

Sometimes Mum just wants to curl up on the sofa with a new book or books, sip a cup of tea, reminisce with some family photos whilst admiring a new piece of jewellery and just relax in some alone time.  I know, go figure!

Here are some lovely things that could help your mum achieve just that this coming Sunday.

PS:  Not that I've been snooping around, but I haven't sighted anything wrapped for me... so just in case, you can pretty much consider this my legitimate shopping list!

Clockwise from top right : Aesop Rejuvenate Intensive Body Balm / Limoges Teacup and saucer / Jan Logan 9ct Green Agate Gatsby Tassle Earrings / Australian Harpers Bazaar Cover with Nicole Kidman and Faith Margaret / Bassike Eyewear Sky Blue / Valentino.  A Grand Italian Epic (Taschen) / Audrey Hepburn image from Audrey Hepburn photographs 1953 -1966, Bob Willoughby (Taschen) / Baggu Pouch in Platinum