Books & An Upcoming Online Pink Tag Sale

When I spotted this fabulous image over at My Notting Hill blog the other day it really struck a chord with me.  Sometimes when I am searching for something in an old book or magazine from my library at home, our bedroom can turn into something which pretty much looks like the room above.  I have books all over my bed, floor and bedside table and let me tell you it's not much fun when it's time to put them all away again!!

In other news I have decided to clear the decks at Black & Spiro so I'm having an exciting online Pink Tag Sale here on the blog early next week which should be lots of fun.  I am such a hoarder so it's time to move some things on and make some space for the new things I will be purchasing on an upcoming overseas buying trip.

So make sure you click back early next week as there will be some wonderful bargains to be had.  If you have ever been to one of our annual Black & Spiro sales at the store you will know that I'm pretty ruthless when it comes to my markdowns!!

xx

Anna

image 1 - via my notting hill blog - room by mimi weddell from casa vogue 2005 - photo by tim walker

Coffee Table Treasures

I'm always on the hunt for great coffee table books, I often give books as presents to my friends and family and I love leaving a little message inside, something thoughtful, a lovely saying whatever comes to mind. Here are a collection of books on my wish list, some I have already purchased and some I'm collecting and wishing for, I'm one of these super organised people who start Xmas shopping now, with a large family, I love to spoil them all, if I dont start now, it all gets overwhelming and I dont put as much thought into every gift. All my children are readers we are not huge television watchers (they would be if I let them :) you will find most of us at night reading books, motivational, inspiring, beautiful picture books, cook books or a great novel. 

I cant think of a better way to switch off from the outside world, to put a side your worry's and to sit back and have just you time. I have found over the last year between facebook, emails and blogs I have spent less time reading and more time on the computer, recently I have changed that as I found my head whirling with idea's and trouble sleeping, I simply was not switching off. Once the night time rituals are over I tuck myself in alot earlier, make myself a cup of tea and I spend the next few hours totally relaxed reading and then having the best night sleep ever!