The Beatles. The one and only. Whether you are a diehard fan or just someone who grew up sometime during the last 5 decades, The Beatles have been a part of our lives. Their impact includes the music, but goes far beyond that. Brian Southall has put together an interesting and entertaining book that will […]
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Art & Sole: More Than 150 Fantasy Art Shoes from the Stuart Weitzman Collection
What fun! This is a wonderful book for anyone who loves shoes. Stuart Weitzman designs wearable shoes that make women look and feel beautiful along with fantasy art shoes that are artistic and inspiring. In Art & Sole, Jane Gershon Weitzman introduces us to these gorgeous fantasy designs. A few years ago, I would have thought […]
Idiot’s Guides: Making Natural Beauty Products
Handmade products are fun to use and great to give as gifts! The Idiot’s Guides: Making Natural Beauty Products by Sally Trew gives detailed step by step instructions for a wide array of products. The book itself would be a good gift for a crafty friend or family member. Or if you’re so inclined, you […]
Americana: The Kinks, the Riff, the Road: The Story by Ray Davies
Americana! I’ve been a fan of The Kinks for decades. The music that made me dance and sing when I was a kid, and still makes me dance and sing. Ray Davies and the other members of The Kinks have talent that spans a variety of genres. Their story goes way beyond the music and […]
Vegan Desserts in Jars
Don’t these desserts look fabulous and adorable? All of the sweet treats in this recipe book are designed to be served in mason jars and each one is vegan. This is great for vegans and anyone who prefers to avoid or can’t have the common dessert ingredients of butter and eggs. From what I’ve seen, […]
Horses of McBride DVD
I am a sucker for a sappy movie that tugs at my heart and makes me cry. That’s especially true around the holidays and when the movie features animals and/or is a true story. Well, Horses of McBride is a true story involving Christmas and horses and is a wonderfully heartwarming tale. The film originally […]