DR CAROLINE LEAF

TODAY I AM GRATEFUL FOR THE WORK OF DR. CAROLINE LEAF.

Change your thoughts and change your life. I have always had an interest in how our thoughts determine our lives. The work of Dr. Caroline Leaf is amazing in explaining this intriguing information. To read an introductory article on her thinking, go to her website here and click on the article "thought life". 

YOU WILL WANT THIS BOOK!

I've been reading a new devotional that my Mom gave me. She was given a copy when she was in the hospital and enjoyed it and wanted to pass a copy on to me.In fact she gave everyone in the family a copy! So I'm "sharing" it here with you. Sarah Young, the author of this book, has written this devotional as if written by Jesus. It's different from any devotional I've read and I've read a few over the years.

 This may seem off the topic of "vintage treasures" but not really... It's about the BEST TREASURE of all and is OLDER than any of the treasures I've shared on this blog! This is THE BEST devotional I've ever read and encourages me every morning! I've already told several people about this book and always get the same reaction after they purchase it. They AGREE it is the BEST!

You can purchase a copy right now ( and not even leave  the comfort of your chair) by going to my Book Shoppe on the right sidebar. It's in the Christian section. Buy it today and better yet, buy SEVERAL  to give away as gifts! That's what I'M going to do! It's THAT GOOD! If you're already reading it, leave a comment here and let others know what you think.

I also purchased the child's version for my youngest granddaughter as well as the adult version for my older granddaughter. The nice part is that everyone in our family ( three generations of families ) has a copy (or two ) and we're all reading it!  It's for the men also and they love it as much as we women!

You might think I'm going a bit overboard in my encouraging you to get this book. But after you read it, you also will become as enthused as I am! Promise! I also know I'm sounding like a salesman (er woman ) but that's just because I really like it and I like sharing. ; ) And I just thought I'd make it easy for you by getting it into my bookstore here so you can order now. If you purchase a copy, come back and leave a comment letting me know what you think! No matter WHERE you purchase your copy!

TASHA TUDOR

When my children were growing up I began purchasing books by the artist, Tasha Tudor. I still have the books which I now share with my grandchildren. Her style is  quaint and whimsical, celebrating  simplicity and family. Her books and art are loved and cherished by young and old alike. Check out her website where her treasured artwork and other delightful products are for sale. You can read about her life and family as well.  Below are a few books of Tasha's that you can order. Share these treasures of the past with your children and grandchildren.

Do you have special books that you shared with your children? I'd love to hear about them.

A NEW FAVORITE BOOK

I LOVE BOOKS AND MAGAZINES! I could spend hours ( and I DO, well, maybe not HOURS ) looking at country, vintage, and cottage-style decorating books and magazines! I have PILES of them! I hate to admit this but it's true so I'm not gonna lie. But they make PERFECT GIFTS for people like me so that helps my family out! And I'm always trying to help my family out! ; ) They have given me books, magazines, and gift cards for books so it has worked out GREAT!

I've also purchased some books for myself and I've found it SO EASY to do online! So here's my latest online book purchase...."PERFECT ENGLISH COTTAGE"... bought with BIRTHDAY money ( another way to get me those books )!

I love the English Cottage look and since we live in an English style home I would love to go for this look. This book has so many beautiful pages of simple English decor it really makes you feel like you're living right in the English countryside and you could just lose yourself in its pages. Though I'm not one to spend a ton of money just to change the "look" of my home, I AM going to take some of the elements shown on these pages and incorporate them into our home. It doesn't take a lot of money to pull this off as it is so simplistic but just very comfortable with not much clutter. To ME that sounds VERY RELAXING!

If you'd like to lose yourself in the relaxing English countryside and the comforts of a lovely English Cottage, go to my sidebar and look for "Sandy's Book Shoppe". Click on it to go to the "store" and find the best books! On the second page you'll find this book listed and all you have to do is click on it and you can order it as simply as that. Just sitting right there at your computer! It will be shipped to you and in no time you'll be relaxing in its pages! If you do, let me know how you like it! I'd love to get your feedback!

And if you're coming to our Hob Nobber Labor Day Sale I'll have some vintage/ cottage style/romantic decor/country decorating books and magazines for sale in our BITS AND BOBS area so YOU can get inspired also!