Category Archives: Books

The Artist Within the Office … (I’ve been buying books again)

Posted on August 30, 2010 by tracey

As you no doubt already know, I love books. In fact it’s safe to say that I REALLY love books. There are some books we read for joy, some books we read to learn from, and some we read to … Continue reading →

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It’s time to go nude (at least for your food)

Posted on August 16, 2010 by tracey

Sure, it doesn’t take much for me to be seduced by something lovely in printed form. But in my defence it’s rather rare that the lovely magazine in question will relate to one of my other great loves … food. … Continue reading →

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In with the new and out with the old

Posted on August 10, 2010 by tracey

A delivery from Book Depository is always most welcome, and perhaps is even more excitedly received when I’m in the process of moving some of my older book titles on to new homes (therefore making space for new additions!). I’ve … Continue reading →

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So Rome wasn’t built in a day …

Posted on August 6, 2010 by tracey

A little while ago I was talking about my grand gardening plans … a ‘plot’ if you will to fill the back garden with beautiful green growing, edible things. I’m happy to report that things have been progressing on the … Continue reading →

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‘I could write a book on it … mendacity’

Posted on June 29, 2010 by tracey

In recent weeks I’ve been deliberately taking some time to do not very much at all. Of course this doesn’t mean I’ve been doing absolutely nothing, just making a real effort to do less. Have you ever tried to slow … Continue reading →

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Bright Star, Steadfast Heart

Posted on June 21, 2010 by tracey

The thing about having your heart broken by a truly beautiful experience is that you’re almost happy for the excuse to mend your shattered heart. Such as it was for me in recently watching ‘Bright Star’ – my heart was … Continue reading →

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delectable pair of printed firsts

Posted on June 3, 2010 by tracey

It’s starting to seem like the moment I wave goodbye to all the books and magazines that have been lazing about the house, that I’m welcoming in a new lot to take their place. Still perhaps that’s the expected cycle … Continue reading →

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Secondhand book finds

Posted on May 31, 2010 by tracey

One of the hardest things I’m finding about streamlining all my worldly goods is trying to overcome my love of buying books. Bookstores have long been a favourite place of mine to wander about and lose myself amongst all of … Continue reading →

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Count me the stars…

Posted on December 4, 2009 by tracey

I know I’ve written before about how much I adore the words and beautiful ceramics created by Kylie Johnson, but after recently purchasing her gorgeous book ‘count me the stars‘, well I just couldn’t help gushing once more… That’s the … Continue reading →

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Gracia & Louise – Zine Giveaway

Posted on December 1, 2009 by tracey

ENTRIES HAVE NOW CLOSED!! A WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON!! I have long been an admirer of the beautiful work created by Melbourne artisans Gracia Haby and Louise Jennison. I’ve had these two lovely wooden critters of theirs guarding my … Continue reading →

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