Edel's Book ,Beauty, Life Blog.

Wednesday, February 15, 2017

In My Mailbox

In my mailbox today is Letters To The Lost by Brigid Kemmerer. This looks awesome ! I can't wait to start it! Expect a review very soon!

Monday, February 13, 2017

Well friends today is the day where all manner of flowers seem to be overflowing in just about every shop .... I received 3 beautiful bouquets and cards . with sentiments of love and very sweet words . Today there was adoration at every turn , and by tonight harassed looking people who have only just remembered may have been doing a sprint around the shops for bouquets and cards for their loved ones .

I have to say I love the day itself . A day dedicated to love in a very uncertain world . I get excited seeing people walk down the street with bunches of flowers and smiles on their faces because quite frankly who can't smile with a pretty bouquet of something smelling beautiful in their arms to be shortly given to a loved one or dear friend. Have you ever noticed a man in a shop buying flowers for his love , every woman within viewing distance is visibly aware and smiling if not commenting to him how nice they are . I think that's awesome . Last year I watched an old man (80's) buy a bouquet for his wife, he picked yellow roses . My heart skipped a beat and as soppy as it sounds I loved the fact there was still such a sparkle between him and his wife . A small gesture that would mean a lot , that would show you were thought of and cared for and meant something to the person who you love the most. So with all that said... I hope you have had a lovely day no matter what ....and that we can keep love in our hearts every other day of the year too, not just in February . Xxxxx

In My Mailbox

In my mailbox today was The Owl Always Hunts At Night by Samuel Bjork sent curtesy of @lovereading.co.uk. This looks like it's going to be the perfect , eerie , stay up past your bedtime read .

Friday, February 3, 2017

L'art De La Simplicité by Dominique Loreau . Review

This is a simply told easy to follow book of recommendations on how to live more simply and get rid of the clutter from the areas around you every day that will then clear up the clutter in your head . I know that if I had a mess around me for long I would be edgy and snippy , I prefer order and everything to have a place . This books explains why that is ,better then I can , and the benefits of simplifying every aspect of your life . It also included the food you eat . I had already begun a lot of these changes without knowing about this book due to having to make health changes in my own life , so a lot that was said here made sense to me . I like how the book was put together ...elegant and straightforward , giving examples of situations and helpful suggestions too. All in all a great book to have on your bookshelf to dip into regularly for inspiration and a kick in the butt for motivation . I recommend this to everyone !

The Book Depository

https://www.bookdepository.com/LArt-de-l-Simplicite-Dominique-Loreau-Louise-Lalaurie/9781409163862?ref=grid-view

Goodreads

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5763526-l-art-de-la-simplicit

In My Mailbox

Hi guys! Look at these gorgeous books that arrived to me today for review from the lovely people over at Lovereading.co.uk . These covers scream adventure and holidays and are just what I want to read about on this chilly February day.

The Riviera Express by TP Fielden

Orange Blossom Days by Patricia Scanlan.

Following Ophelia by Sophia Bennett. Review

The story is set around the life of Mary Addams , a servant, new to life in London . Mary comes from a poor family not unfamiliar with hardship and cruelty , but she dreams of making huge changes to her life and future by leaving home . I love a story about someone moving to the big city to change their life in terrific ways , gaining life experiences , meeting exotic people and that's exactly what I got from this story , a girl from nowhere special ,experiencing so many wonderful cultural enrichments to her life ,in this case art and artists , who she would never have met otherwise was thrilling and Mary herself was engaging , a little innocent perhaps , but it only made her more likeable . I loved this book and recommend it to anyone especially if you liked Upstairs/ Downstairs or Downton Abbey.

I received this book for review from the lovely people over at Lovereading4kids.co.uk.

This book is being published March 2017 and will be available from Lovereading and all other good book stores then.

Below please find a link to this book on the website :

http://www.lovereading4kids.co.uk/book/13804/Following-Ophelia-by-Sophia-Bennett.html

Finishing This Weekend & Next Week's Reading List

Well guys I thought I lost my reading mojo for good after being stuck in a rut and not able to read for quite a while . Thankfully it's finding its way back and I am happily stacking up the books that are most pressing ( to my mind anyway) . I will also have review books going on too that you will see posted reviews of this week , but these are my personal / library book reading stack I am getting through for the next 10 days or so.