Getting Ready for the Holidays - Book Style!

Is it really that time of year again?  I can't believe that Thanksgiving is next week & then Christmas is close behind. So, no matter what holidays you celebrate, here are some great ideas for decorating with books.

Let's start with the holiday table. You can click on an image & it will take you to the original link.

Need a few Christmas Tree & Decoration ideas?



















Let the count down begin - cute bookish advent calendar ideas.





Are you decorating with books this year?
XOXO
Beachbrights
(guest blogger)

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Valentine Book Ideas **Guest Post**

I love Valentine's Day. Years ago I declared Valentine's Day "As My Day"!  Maybe it's the chocolate, flowers & Champaign...or maybe it's those two great colors of red & pink that go together for this special day?? Anyway, here is some of my latest Valentine inspiration~book style!

1. Heart Shape Bookmarks made from Paper Clips (via Design*Sponge)

2. Heart Bookmarks (via Creativehomemakers)

3.  Valentine Wreath from Book Pages (via Holly Mathis Interiors)

4. Photo Bookmarks (Edda Photography Blog)

5. Heart Garland (via Flea Market Style Mag)

What are you inspired by for Valentine's Day?

XOXO

Beachbrights

(guest blogger)

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The Best Holiday Gifts for Readers and Writers *Guest Post*

Do you have a special reader or writer on your holiday list this year and you’re at a loss for ideas for the perfect present? Well, if you don’t want to give them the default gift of a book and face the chance for an awkward moment when they open it and tell you it’s one they’ve already read 100 times, be sure to check out the following suggestions that are sure to dub you the best gift giver since jolly old St. Nick himself:

#1: Give a book weight: If your book lover can’t even eat a meal without reading, this little stocking stuffer will be perfect for freeing up their hands so that they can multitask when they just can’t seem to put down that novel. For writers, book weights are great for holding your books/notes/other materials open for reference while they are typing up an award-winning piece.

#2: Give a journal. Typically, most writers in today’s modern world prefer to compose their work on a computer; however writers are always coming up with ideas and inspiration on the go…so when creativity strikes, and a laptop is nowhere to be found, a journal or notebook to jot down their thoughts would make a great holiday gift. Any writer would be happy to receive a legendary Moleskin journal. And if you want to make it extra-personal, you can even have the recipient’s initials put on the front.

#3: Give beverages. Just because you plan on buying a gift for an avid reader doesn’t mean that you have to buy them something to actually read. Think outside the box and get them something to enjoy while they read. For many, kicking back with a cup of coffee or a glass of wine is the ultimate way to unwind. Consider gifting your reader with their favorite blend or a gift card to Starbucks. If your reader happens to be a connoisseur of wine, consider giving them a bottle or a pair of wine glasses.

#4: Give music. When in the writing or reading zone, a lot of people like to enjoy their hobby with some good back ground music. If you know their taste in music or their favorite artist, an album purchased on iTunes or an iTunes gift card has the makings for a great holiday present.

#5: Give a class. For writers, there is no end for improvement—they are continuously honing their craft and learning ways to become a better writer. So give them this gift that keeps on giving! Search the web to find available writing courses nearby, online or even pick up a book on the subject. This will be an untraditional gift that can really help a writer brush up on details like grammar, punctuation, composition and descriptive writing skills.

#6: Give a Snuggie. And no, not even as a gag gift. As hilarious as these robe/blanket contraptions may look, they are actually quite practical! What better during the cold winter months than to curl up by the fire with a cup of cocoa and a best-seller…and your Snuggie? With this gift, your reader will be able to keep warm as they escape into relaxation on a brisk night in with a good book.

#7: Give an e-reader. Any reading or writing enthusiast is sure to have this gem of a gift on their wish list for Santa this year. With e-readers like the Kindle, you can give the recipient the gift of a massive book selection (over 800,000 titles from which to choose for $10 or less), advanced technology featuring E Ink display that reads just like paper, built-in Wi-Fi allowing you to access books in 60 seconds, as well as the ability to borrow Kindle books from your public library. And all for the low price of $79, your reader/writer will thank you—and so will your wallet!

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Erica St. Claire is a guest post author who shares with us this post on the best gifts for readers and writers this holiday season. In addition, Erica also works for Catholic Dating Sites where she focuses on educating readers about safe online dating.

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*Help Me* Thanksgiving Day Prayer

Help Me Thanksgiving Day Prayer

O God, when I have food,

help me to remember the hungry;

When I have work,

help me to remember the jobless;

When I have a home,

help me to remember those who have no home at all;

When I am without pain,

help me to remember those who suffer,

And remembering,

help me to destroy my complacency;

bestir my compassion,

and be concerned enough to help;

By word and deed,

those who cry out for what we take for granted.

Amen.

-Samuel F. Pugh

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Getting Ready for the Holidays in Book Style!

Is it really that time of year again?  I can't believe that Thanksgiving is next week & then Christmas is close behind. So, no matter what holidays you celebrate, here are some great ideas for decorating with books.

Let's start with the holiday table. You can click on an image & it will take you to the original link.

Need a few Christmas Tree & Decoration ideas?



















Let the count down begin - cute bookish advent calendar ideas.





Are you decorating with books this year?
XOXO
Beachbrights
(guest blogger)

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Amazon's Books From Hell - The 10 Best Horror Books Ever Written

Just in time for Halloween...

1.  It by Stephen King

2.  Books of Blood by Clive Barker

3.  Bloodcurdling Tales of Horror and the Macabre by The Best of H.P.

4.  Song of Kali by Dan Simmons

5.  The Shining by Stephen King

6.  I am Legend by Richard Matheson 

7.  The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris


8.  In the Flesh by Clive Barker


9. Pet Sematary by Stephen King


10. Koko by Peter Straub

What's the scariest book you have ever read??

~Happy Halloween~

Beachbrights

(guest blogger)

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Happy 4th of July!

Stay Safe-

CYM

*get ready for tomorrow's book review link-up!*

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Happy Father's Day

An early walk in the surf, Dawn Donuts, reading NY Times on the beach, talking to the kids. . .this has been my Happy Father's Day.

What did you do to celebrate?

Warms, CYM

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What Santa Brought

Santa Brought New Cookery - and breakfast is underway. We hope yours is joyess and relaxing. Enjoy.

Warms, CYM

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