This is a fairy story with a difference. Set in modern USA, these fairies are not sweet, wish granting Tinkerbelles. They are snooty and completely self-absorbed, and the only magic they are any good at is making themselves and their homes look gorgeous in over-the-top Louis XVI style grandeur. The main character Mellie is delightful […]
The Nesting Place (A Review)
August 13, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Fans of the popular blog, The Nesting Place will find the popular mantra of Myquillyn Smith nothing new. She’s been writing about “It doesn’t have to be perfect to be beautiful,” for years. Yet, with her gorgeous design book that’s more than a design book, Smith explores contentment, battling perfectionism, and facing fears of messing […]
I Didn’t Do It (a Review)
August 7, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Are you a dog lover? Is your family a “dog family”? Have you recently welcomed a new puppy into your family? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you are going to love the book I Didn’t Do It by Patricia MacLachlan and Emily MacLachlan Charest. We recently stumbled across this book […]
Deadtime Stories – Grandpa’s Monster Movies (a Review)
July 31, 2014 by Leave a Comment
I am so glad to have discovered the Deadtime Stories series! I picked this one up by chance while browsing the shelves and the title kind of leapt out at me. It sounded like a bit of fun – and it sure was. Some investigation has revealed the authors (who are sisters) have written 17 […]
Fake Mustache by Tom Angleberger (A Review)
June 25, 2014 by 3 Comments
If you are looking for a fun, laugh out loud read for your kids, look no further! Fake Mustache was a joy to read and I’m sure you will be treated to many “You’ve got to listen to this bit!” moments. The subtitle of this story by the author of the Origami Yoda series will […]
