Once Upon a Time…

I am thinking about joining my first ever book challenge! Details to be found here. I discovered this through a new Steam Spectre follower, Red Headed Book Child. I’m a little late (as with everything!) so hopefully I can still join in. The challenge involves reading books that fall into the category’s of fantasy, folklore, fairy tale and mythology. Sounds amazing right?

Do you have any book suggestions that would fit into this list? I could really use any and all suggestions!

You can also join me!

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The banner art for the challenge was done by an AMAZING Etsy artist, Melissa Nucera. Here are just a few of my favorites from her shop.

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Gypsy Friday IV

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Birds of a Feather…

I have been thinking for some time now that I need to wear more feathers. Apparently many people are feeling the same! Long ago I bought a silver and turquoise feather pendant that I used to wear all the time. This spring/summer I think I will wear plenty of feathers in my hair and from my ears. Lately I want to sleep in a  tipi in the woods and live like a wild thing in a sundress and leather boots. As soon as the weather gets just a bit warmer I think I just will…

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The last image is from the wonderful shop, Crooked Thorne, that I have blogged about before. Sarah was so very kind and sent me a beautiful set of gypsy bangles a while back and I LOVE them!

Happy Spring!

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Gypsea Tree and Steam Spectre at Lit and Life!

I had a wonderful, but very busy weekend. It was a nice break from the “what do I do next?” job crisis. At the beginning of the weekend I had a wonderful surprise in the form of a lovely blog write up from Lisa at Lit and Life. Lisa has been a wonderful supporter and consistent commenter at Gypsea Tree and now Steam Spectre as well. Thank you Lisa! I’m sure all bloggers go through periods of feeling they are “blogging into a great void” and support like this is so very encouraging!

If you haven’t visited Lit and Life I highly recommend that you head over there next! Lisa reads and blogs about so many wonderful books and most recently I am intrigued by The Day the Falls Stood Still.

Both of my parents grew up in the Niagara Falls area and I have experienced the awesome wonder of that place a few times. My mom tells a story of when she was a little girl and they temporarily dammed and diverted the Niagara River away from the falls. Her uncle took her down to the dry river bed and she found some very old coins. Unfortunately, I don’t think she has them anymore. The mystery of discovering old hidden things lost to the water long ago fascinated me. This book is next on my list!

What are you reading right now?

Gypsy Friday III

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day to You

I had the best of intentions for a variety of posts this week, but I’ve been hit with some troubling news that has been occupying my mind and free time. My department at the company I work for is being moved to another state and I will soon be on the job hunt again. I have a few months notice, but I’m still trying to process it all.

It’s both scary and exciting…

What to do next?

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One Can Never Have too Much Gorey

Are you as excited about this weekend as I am? I am sooo happy to sleep in and enjoy some luxurious hours in the upcoming two days. It’s been a very long week and I am in great need of recollecting myself.

In the meantime I would like to share some of these wonderful Edward Gorey cards I picked up last weekend. I’ve posted some additional ones over at Steam Spectre and would love you pay a visit there and possibly “follow me”? Happy Weekend to you! What are your plans?

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Sunday Reflections

If you could only buy one thing for the Spring/Summer season..what would it be?

Mine would be plane tickets to INDIA!!!!!!

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