Reading inspiration

 

Nothing like a stack of books to get the creative juices flowing. So many wonderful ideas, things to make, cook, do. You've all been reading them I think over the last few months.

Homemade is such an appealing book, the texture and colour of the cover as well as ideas to make my piles of treasures into something.

 

Knitting projects for the cooler weather, must try to stay awake beyond 9pm to fit a bit of knitting in. I miss creating, most things in my day at the moment need doing again almost as soon as I've done them, tidying, washing and so on. It's never ticked off the list for good whereas an embroidery or bit of knitting once made stays made - unless I unpick!

 
  

Sew Sunny Homestyle has such a fresh feel, just the thing for a gloomy grey day like today. Not all the projects are to my taste, some are a bit too twee but my sewing project wish list is growing.

 
 

Handmade Home is very much an extension of Soulemama's blog, creating a love filled home for your family. Homemade with love. That sewing list is growing.....

With the changing of the seasons my cooking changes to reflect seasonal produce and a need for warming soups and filling casseroles. 'How to feed your family' is an everyday book, straight forward ideas to add to your menu plan but tasty and no faffing. I made a tomato soup from it which was very tasty and quick to make, fitting around swimming lessons, Beavers and Guides. Not to mention babies needs. I love using the slow cooker in the autumn and winter, stick everything in it in the morning, enjoy the tasty smells all day and serve when the family all get home. 

Right time for another load to go in the washer.......then a quick flick through The Wonderful Weekend Book.....and hopefully that's what we'll all have!

Comments

[SparklePetal]

Your comment about most of your time being spent doing things that just need to be done again really struck a chord with me! I love my baby so much, but I never realised how much time I had in the pre-baby days! And tired - even with work I didn't know what tired meant back then! But there's always a way to snatch some moments to do something creative, or anyway to plan it! Have a good weekend!

[joanna]

I keep lookinh at the Amanda Aoule book but cant decide. Money is tight and I just wonder if I ma getting seduced by all thos efab photos and I have books with lots of projects already. What do you think of it?

[Emma]

Oh how I love getting lost in books like this. The pictures take me away. Utterly delicious escapism (and inspiration of course).

[Julie]

Love the books, lots of ideas!

[Lucy Locket-Pocket]

Great books! I have a couple of them too. Is the new Soulemama book good - or is it a bit, dare I say it out loud (?), twee? I really liked the idea of her first book but found it tricky to really enjoy. Are there any good designs in the new one?

Lucy x

[little pink room]

I've had my eye on at least three of these books. Thanks for the review, I'll definitely be making a purchase. A x