One
of my goals for this year was to read more books, and I am delighted to say
that I have definitely achieved this goal!
Reading
is something I love to do, but over the past few years I seldom found the time
to indulge in a good book…
In
May I had an ice skating accident and fractured my fibula.
At
this point I was staying with my family in China and had a month left before
needing to travel home to South Africa. I
knew would have to be on bed rest for the first four weeks after the injury so
as to be as strong as possible for the flight home...
During
this time, I read a great deal to pass the long hours of lying in bed…
Soon
reading just became a habit - it was something I did when I had a few moments
available to me instead of being on my phone or computer.
Over
the past few months I have read several books due to having time on my hands
while at work.
I
am a nanny to a baby girl, so while she takes a nap or plays contentedly, I
read a couple pages of my book.
And
each month I treat myself to a new book for my growing book collection!
Of
course, a reader needs a bookmark, or several if, like me, you read more than
one title at a time.
I
have many different bookmarks received from sweet friends across the world…
Each one is special and beautiful and has a
place in the various books I have piled on my bedside table.
I
think bookmarks make such wonderful gifts for book loving friends.
I
love to slip one in for a friend in a gift package or a card…
This
year I added bookmarks to my product list for the gift market taking place in
December.
I
ran out of time last year and was disappointed not to have them on our stall.
I thought I would share pictures of a few of the lovelies awaiting this year’s
gift market!
And
if you happen to be in our area in December, do stop by the Boerevintage Gift Market – we would love
to see you!
Do you have a favourite?
Do you also enjoy reading?
I
am also hoping to reopen my little Etsy shoppe before the end of the year.
I
miss adding new items, interacting with sweet customers and visiting the post
office to mail packages to across the ocean.
Hoping
I find the time to do this…stay posted, sweet friends!
Blessings,
Kelly-Anne
Hello to a fellow reader!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE to read.
I am never without a book.
And am known to reread favorites more than once.
Your bookmarks are lovely!
Have a cozy evening. : )
I didn't know about your accident. I'm glad you've recuperated. I love to read too and I love your selection of bookmarks!
ReplyDeleteThe bookmarks are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteOf course you know how much I love these bookmarks {{smiles}} Which reminds me, I want to make some more this winter as one of my crafty projects. I have a growing list of creative things I want to work on these coming months and this is one of them! I love yours here...you always have the most lovely fabric. I think I need to go fabric shopping with you sometime! Ha! You can show me you secrets!
ReplyDeleteAnother sweet post, dear friend! Hope you're having a great start to your week. Much love as always ♥