Birthday Present Fun!

Hey y'all,

I was really blessed this birthday with some really great gifts including:

my nook simple touch! I have already read 3 books and am almost done with another. It is perfect for taking to the gym and getting some reading done as well as getting some books from the NC Digital library!

the cute case I have

my nice new crockpot! I already cooked beef stroganoff in it this weekend but I am now on the hunt for great recipes for it! Feel free to suggest something or watch my pinterest board get filled with slow cooker/freezer recipes.

 

an adorable May Book(from my Big) which matches my Erin Condren Planner. I am currently using it as a food journal.

lots of cute tops for work/play from Old Navy!

 

and I am looking at a few scarves! One monogrammed and then my best friend got me a scarf with a pride and prejudice quote on it!

 

I am so blessed and please send me book suggestions/recipe suggestions. I hope you are having a great Monday!

 

Peace and Blessings,

jDl



A Book Worm's Birthday List

Hey y'all,

We are week into the new year....how are y'all feeling? This past week has actually been very productive goals wise, even meeting  a large number of new friends this past weekend. That goal is almost done!

So quick recap of my weekend: Thursday night I went to a Young Professionals Bible Study at a local church. It was my first time going so I was really nervous but it was a great night and a met a few new people which led to Friday. I was invited to dinner and seeing The Hobbit on Friday. Yes I am a nerd and have seen all of the Lord of the Rings movies (yes multiple times including the extended editions and read all of them) but I had yet to get through The Hobbit book so it was a nice suprise. Saturday included cleaning my apartment and heading to church with the same group as Friday. After church we all went to dinner and then hung out eating Apple Pie bread and watching Big Bang Theory. Sunday included finishing cleaning my apartment, seeing my parent's for lunch, the gym, and watching season 3 of Downton Abbey premeire!

See I told you it was a busy weekend with little time to blog. But I was really blessed with all of the people I met and can't wait to see who else I will meet this year!

Now onto my birthday is coming up (23 days until 23!) so I thought I would create a little birthday list. However, I feel that my birthday list could be split into a few categories so I thought I would make a few different posts. Here is post #1 a book lover's gift guide. Suffice to say it I could most definetly fall under the term a bookworm. You could blame my parents for limiting our TV intake to PBS, taking us to the library weekly, or just constantly encouraging learning and exploring. I am blessed with the childhood I had since it shaped my adult life, hello BA in English. Now onto the list:

Barnes and Noble's Nook Simple Touch
This one is a tough decision since I am such an anti-ereader person and advocate for real books but I am asking for this for traveling and taking to the gym mainly. I promise to still read true books.
I am still on the hunt for the perfect case since the Lilly Pulitzer and Kate Spade cases from this summer. Suggestions are welcome.

Classic Story Infinity Scarf
Who wouldn't want the text of Pride and Prejudice wrapped around them on a chilly day?

Beautiful Books. I wouldn't mind these from Anthropologie, or their Children's Classic Set

A book about various cultural icon's favorite books. Want!

And what Jane Austen fan would not want this book clutch from Kate Spade.

And then there is always the wonderful site of etsy for lots of book lover things. I even got some Jane Austen bookmarks this Christmas.

Peace and Blessings,
jDl

Christmas in July.

Hey y'all,

We all know that Christmas time is months away but I love to get working on my Christmas list early. This year, who knows where I will be for Christmas. I might have a job in a different state, be living somewhere else in NC or still stuck in my hometown but since we don't know if I will be asking for apartment decor and kitchen gadgets here are a few things I have been eyeing but haven't taken the plunge to buy. Maybe they will be Christmas gifts, who knows!

1. An e-reader. If you met me in real life you would know that I have struggled over the e-reader debate. In most of my English classes at UNC it would always come up: books vs. digital text. I am a hardcore fan of holding a book in my hand and as you can see in my bookshelf organization post you know I am crazy about books. So to be practical I am hoping to get a Nook Simple Touch with Glow. No, I do not want to blog, play games or anything else. I simply want an e-reader for vacations, the gym, and for those times when I want to grab a book without the trip to the library or bookstore (yes, my county library has a digital library collection. It's great.) If you knew me in real life you would also know that I require any purse I purchase have the capacity to hold a paperback book. I take a book with me everywhere and it is time to upgrade. But we all know I will still have to go to the library, but maybe not 10 books checked out at a time. :) My Mom loves her nook color but I think the simple nook with glow for my late nights reading is the perfect decision for me. It looks just like a real book but slimmer and more compact.

NOOK Simple Touch with Glowlight

And I would of course need one of these adorable cases to protect the e-reader:

Lilly Pulitzer Summer's Night

Kate Spade Falling Letters Cover

Lilly Pulitzer Lavish Lillies

Jonathan Adler Punctuation Cover in Violet

2. A nice watch. I love my Anne Klein bracelet watch I got for my 21st Birthday but I am looking for something to add to my jewelry collection but won't break Santa's budget if he want's to get me an e-reader as well. Here are some that I am loving.

AK Anne Klein Stripe Strap Watch

Betsey Johnson Leopard Print Patent Leather Strap

AK Anne Klein Round Crystal Watch

AK Anne Klein Round Skinny Bangle Watch

3.Patagonia Women's Re-Tool Snap Pullover. A nice comfy jacket that is perfect for those winter months. I love the pullover factor and I would want it in a fun color since my Columbia zip is brown and my peacoat is black (I lost my red one).  Here are the colors I think would be great to brighten the weary winter.

Deep Purple

Grecian Blue

Pickled Ginger

4. Tervis Tumblers. I love the two tumblers by Tervis I already own (I also have a few tumblers by Lilly Pulitzer and other companies but still love my Tervis ones the most). I have a 16 oz one with the plain black j in it and then I have the 24oz with a hot pink circle monogram that I got last year during the Cyber Monday sales. I use them all the time so why not add to my collection.

This is the perfect water bottle to grab and go to the gym. I love the reminder of H2O

Perfect for Game Day! Since we all know that I yell GO HEELS!

Who doesn't love the Vineyard Vines whale?

5. A nice purse. I want something that is classic that I will have for years so I am looking probably at a leather tote that zips. I want it to be the perfect work or everything bag. Simple, classic and elegant. This might have to become my birthday present but who knows. I am thinking brown since I still have my large black Le Pilage Longchamp that will last a little while longer after two years of heavy textbook abuse. Here are some that I have been eyeing.

MICHAEL Michael Kors "Large" Saffiano Leather Satchel

kate spade new york 'andee-cobble hill' tote

Coach Madison Leather Tote in Brass/Acorn

What have you been eyeing? What is on your wishlist?

Peace and Blessings,
jDl