A Book A Day...

I have been a reading machine lately! After flying through the (ahem...) Twilight books (yes all four of them), I am now onto the third Stieg Larsson book - 'The Girl Who Kicked The Hornet's Nest'. This series is so riveting - plus the fact that Lisbeth Salander is freakin' kick-ass.

Though this was intended to be the third in a series of ten novels (the author unexpectedly passed away before finishing the other books), I can't wait to see what (violent) adventures happen to wrap it all up!

What great book are you reading right now? I would love any good suggestions to add to my list!

Just Keep Reading

{photo via Audrey Hepburn Complex}

My list of books that I want to read just keeps getting longer and longer! It is impossible to keep up on, but the idea of all the information and the stories within all the impending pages is exciting. I have been stuck on the same book for way too long lately. I absolutely need to get through it so I can start checking some of those titles off!

Nerd Alert

{via Audrey Hepburn Complex}

Ed and I got up an' attem this morning to head downtown to check out the infamous dying of the Chicago River (they dye is bright bright green every year in honor of St. Patrick's Day). Though I have lived here all my life, I have never seen the verdant river in person - not sure if I love it or hate it, but I digress...I plan to spend the rest of the day doing laundry, cleaning out my closet, and reading a book.

Knock Knock

I have recently taken on a new part time job! I am now the newest sales rep for Becky & Co, selling greeting cards and other paper products wholesale to boutiques and stores around Chicago. One of my favorite items that I 'carry' is this adorable personal library kit by Knock Knock.


How fun would it be to label all your books with these cards and then stamp the date on it. You would be worry free when lending them to your friends - always knowing who has what (and when its 'due')!

Book Worm

Since work is slow this season, I have been reading a TON. I just started "The Elegance of the Hedgehog" by Muriel Barbery yesterday. Looking forward to seeing how it unfolds!

Little Bee

I LOVED this book. I finished it in two days which is unheard of for me. If you have ever questioned what is important in life, this will make you think about it 1000 times more. The lives of these two very different women are woven together beautifully. If you are looking for a quick - yet hauntingly impactful novel to read - this is a great choice. I read in one review that they said this is for a reader looking for the next 'Kite Runner'. I am not sure I ever want to relive that book (though an amazing story), this sure comes close to the beautiful heaviness of it.

The French Chef

Alright! So I finally finished Julia Child's book 'My Life in France' last night. I am so in love. I have watched reruns of her shows my whole life, but have now added the complete series of 'The French Chef' to my Netflix because of this riveting memoir of her time spent in France throughout the years. She is so incredibly creative, hard working, and passionate (I cannot believe the amount of times she would test a recipe). I love her go-get-em attitude and brave approach to trying things (and prevailing though failure). On top of all that, (though I love that current Food Network show make cooking approachable), she presents the techniques and traditions surrounding food in a way that no one today does. It is so powerful and still unparalleled in its uniqueness. Here are a few of my favorite pictures of her that I found:






Moving around so much made her an expert on exactly how she wanted her kitchen set up. Check out the custom-made peg boards of pots and pans just ready to grab for a quick sauce or omlette!:



I love her independant way of going about things, yet maintainig a loving relationship with her husband Paul. They have exactly what I want (and have) - a partnership, a creative sounding board, and a best friend. I loved reading about the adventures they would partake on together - for both his career and hers. Such a lovely an honest life she lead. I adore her!


Bon Appetit.