January Book Selection
Books for Inspriation
An embroidery book, a quilting book, and a sketchbook
Embroidered Botanicals by Yumiko Higuchi
Full of beautiful flower images for embroidery and includes patterns and instructions
Improv Patchwork by Maria Shell
A colorful and inspiring book for those of you who like or want to try a freeform style of quilting. I love the imagery and felt a desire to pick up my rotary cutter again and dig into my stash of cotton scraps!
The Artful Sketch by Mary Phan
This book has step by step illustrations that teach you how to draw 15 cute curated vignettes. You will find a wedding cake, plants and flowers, store fronts, and an art-filled desk to name just a few. The illustrations are beautiful!
Natural Tables by Shellie Pomeroy
If you love artistic and gorgeous table settings this is the book for you! Many pages with inspiring imagery and instructions on designing a beautiful table setting. Also a great resource for food photographers!
Books for Gardening
Notice the words refresh and cultivate! Hmmm…how did that happen? Oh! Those are our words for 2023!
Cultivating Garden Style by Rochelle Greayer
If you are missing your garden because it’s winter, this is a good fix! There are 25 different garden styles highlighted with cool names like Retro Rocker, Playful Pop, Pretty Potager, and Plush Yoga.
The Garden Refresh by Kier Holmes
The title subline says it all: How to give your yard big impact on a small budget! You will find flower and design suggestions as well as helpful compost tips, attractive flower combinations, and homemade critter control recipes.
Books for Leisure
The Long Way Home by Louise Penny
If you have been reading my blog for awhile…you know that I am smitten with the Inspector Gamache series. I finished How the Light Gets In at 3:30am last week. I could not put it down! Next up The Long Way Home.
Look Alive Twenty-Five by Janet Evanovich, A Stephanie Plum Novel
I started reading this series when we lived in China. I found myself on many 14 hour flights and Stephanie Plum kept me entertained. I struggled to keep my laughter quiet so that other passengers didn’t think I was a lunatic. I thought I would pick up the series again! Hoping for several more good belly laughs.
Books Not Pictured but recently read and recommend
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
About a single mom chemist in the 1950’s who has a dog named 6:30. She deals with social inequities for women scientists. It is humorous and poignant.
Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan
A murder mystery, beekeeping, and insight into transgender struggles. A great book that will open your mind.
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