by Bonnie Mason
2015 ~ Seems like only a minute ago people were worried about Y2K – I can’t honestly remember what it even meant and I never really worried about what would happen – I was sure some brilliant soul who cared far more than I, would solve whatever problems resulted and life would go on…And here we are, 2015…All I know for sure is that time flies and it is a good idea to a have fun, to enjoy life – Don’t be so hard on people, appreciate the uniqueness in, and be very kind to your fellow man. Amen.
I found a book that I absolutely fell in love with recently entitled A Perfectly Kept House Is the Sign of A Misspent Life written by Mary Randolph Carter. This book talks about living creatively with all kinds of things I have including pets, clutter, collections and work and “stop worrying about everything being perfectly in it’s place.” Filled with fabulous photos of wonderful stuff and comments like “I don’t really collect, I ‘m attracted to things, I get them, and they accumulate”. The author encourages us to use the best of everything we have – the text provides enjoyable reading – what a great book! Page after page, chapter after chapter of “Living with” food, fashion, dogs, children, obsession. Published by Rizzoli International, in 2010, hardcover, the book sells for $55.00.
So many books I would love to suggest, so little space and time: Another book I love is Positive Thinking Every Day by Norman Vincent Peale. Someone gave me a copy of this little “blurb-a-day” book years ago which I have faithfully read (it’s literally falling apart). Reading the day’s thought takes less than a minute and can completely change my outlook by reminding me that “attitude is everything”. Sort of enhances that “life is short so enjoy” outlook and it’s a great little gift. Published by Simon & Schuster, paperback it sells for $14.95.
And finally, every little interior decorator (of any age, I, of course, own them) needs the Usborne Dollhouse Sticker Book and Victorian Dollhouse Sticker Book. Filled with beautifully illustrated rooms and detailed stickers galore these colorful activity books will provide hours of decorating fun and sell for only $8.99 each.
I see Spring on the horizon! It is no longer pitch black at five o’clock – the sun (when it’s out) is with us longer! Another six weeks and March will be howling in – porch season isn’t that far away… So cuddle up, light a fire and enjoy the rest of winter. Grab a quilt and read a good book!