Nowadays, it seems like less and less of us actually read books. Can you imagine? What do you put on your bookshelves if not books?! Computers and TV are amazing creations and I would never wish to live without them, but books definitely deserve to rank up there with Man's best ways to pass the time. Books can teach you, make you laugh, make you cry, and make you think. They also make great gifts, providing something solid to wrap, but which won't break your bank. Encourage some cerebral workouts by buying someone on your list a book!
Here are some interesting titles I've heard about lately:
Very Vintage: The Guide to Publishing Patterns & Clothing, by Iain Bromley, $45What fashion lover is not a lover of vintage? Get an education in the history of style with this comprehensive overview of seven decades of design and the inspirations behind them.
A modern-day DIY guide, Making Stuff features multiple contributors and their compilation of ideas to recycle everything old into something new! It's green design at its very best.
Finally, for the scent connoisseurs, there is The Essence of Perfume. Author Roja Dove is an international authority on scent and he is our guide into the mysterious world of scents and the careful chemistry of fragrance.
All these titles come from UK publishing house Black Dog Publishing, which specializes in titles featuring design, style, and contemporary culture. Right now they can all be yours these holidays for 40% off! Simply email jess@blackdogonline.com with the subject line "Being High Maintenance, not Bitchy discount offer!" to claim the discount on your order!
12 comments:
Oh, I love curling up with a good book when the weather turns chilly and brisk. These sound great! :)
those look great!
Oooo that Making Stuff book sounds interesting.. might have to hop over to B&N later. I did recently pick up Twinkle Sews by Wenlan Chia. Great sewing guide book!! lovely fashions too. And thanks about the reminder about your contest.. I entered last night. :) Crossing my fingers! and toes! hee hee. Have a great day.
Love & Aloha.
i love books!!! the perfume book sounds the most interesting - i may have to pick it up. :)
i think everybody should read more too! the only problem is if people don't read and you get them a book, they probably wont' read it and will just sit on their bookshelf! - sigh -
thanks for visiting too. I love going back and reading my old entries, I get so embarrassed b/c I would always think what an idiot I was! haha
the fisrt title seems like a great coffee table book. i personally hate electronics and i hate to see them display around the house. interesting books will never go out of style!
xoxo
mina
I am so DIY challenged. That book might be just what I'm looking for!
The weather here is terrible today and I've rearranged all my plans. I'm feeling like that's so lazy but I figure why brave sleet if I don't have to?
i need to invest in some more book si have read all mine! xxxxx
You are totally right. I go to bed with my computer and start reading blogs or watching videos. Thanks for the recommendations. The DIY sounds very interesting.
xoxo
B* a la Moda
What fabulous tomes!
xoxox,
CC
Add to wishlist: Check
Possibly buy Vintage Book for myself: Check!
Great finds!
you deserve that award :) learning so much from your blog...so informative. i have no idea how you update it so frequently with your crazy job too.
i need that fancy eye cream so badly...late nights lately..and soon to come
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