Month: June 2011

Suggested summer reads for June 6

 It’s the last week of school here, and that means summer is nearly here! Ok, so it’s still pouring rain and feels like January outside – but that’s ok!! I’ve been so busy working on projects all winter and spring that I’ve completely been neglecting my usual book suggestions shared with you here on my blog. Shame on me!! I’m breaking them up into small groups and I’ll be sharing much more often – as well as doing give-aways of some of my favorites as well! Here’s today’s picks:

“on the lighter side of fiction”
Maybe this time by Jen Crusie
It’s got some spooky ghosts, a second chance romance, some odd kids (whom I liked), and a classic Crusie heroine. (Funky, strong, does her own thing, great in the kitchen..). It’s not quite any one genre – but it’s entertaining and I could see this making a great poolside or at the beach read.

“dark & twisty”
Magic Slays by Ilona Andrews
Book #5 in an increasingly AMAZING addition to a series that started out slow (there’s SO many questions to be answered!!) and has become one of my absolute favorite series. This Urban Fantasy series follows Kate (a magically kick ass mercenary) as she gets a real life in a very funky world (set in Atlanta – sort of) filled with bad guys (and good) of all walks of supernatural life. I *LOVE* this series!! Check it out and if you’re looking for something with a lot of twists, action & danger, dash of romance, and a super awesome heroine. Note: series MUST be read in order: 1 magic bites, 2 magic burns , 3 magic strikes, 4 magic bleeds

“ye olde fashioned romance”
Unveiled by Courtney Milan
It’s a simple story really, a man is bent on destroying a family and taking everything from them… and then he meets and falls in love with a woman (the sister of said family, posing as nurse). Well it’s not THAT simple as we have a number of brothers to contend with, not to mention how these two can possibly find happily ever after without one of them turning their back on their family… [bottom line: this author ROCKS the ye olde regency romance. AMAZING]

I’ve got a back-log of books to share, prizes, and crafty ideas to share as well – so stay tuned! Oh! and as always – if you’ve got reading suggestions I’d love to hear them – please do share!

also note: if you click on the category “books” here on the blog you can read any/all past posts and recommendations I’ve done. Happy reading!

Book winners:

Loved reading the responses, will definitely do more in future. For now, here’s the lucky winners.

reneecrops – agnes & the hitman
rhonda – all I ever wanted

email me mflaum @ comcast. net and let me know where to send them!!

If you have summer reading suggestions I’d LOVE to hear them! I’m currently working up a series of summer reading suggestions posts. I’m ALSO working up more book (as well as craft) give-aways… so stay tuned!! 🙂

Hello June.

It sure doesn’t feel like a June day, as I sit bundled up and drinking hot tea. It’s been cold, rainy, and dark cloud filled around here. So much so – that I haven’t been able to take pictures or videos here in my studio – too dark!!!

I’m looking forward to a great month. Just a few more days of school for Miss E, a baby shower to attend, a mini-vacation with the family, finishing my next BPC on-line class (more info soon as I’m done), and at the end of the month… I’ll be teaching at Scrapbook Island in San Jose, CA!

I’m really excited – this is my first visit to that store, and we’ve got a PACKED day planned (you can see info for the classes on my workshop + event date pages here on my blog). Three classes, loads of projects and product… going to be a blast. I’m going to do some sharing of some of the projects right here – I’m still adding and making more for these classes. Here’s a peek at one for kraft class:

kraft alpha + embellishments not yet added… waiting on the Fed-Ex man for that…

the page is FAR from done – but I’m having a blast here dreaming up things to share, special treats, and more. I’ll be there Sunday June 26th – and spots are definitely limited so sign up soon if you’re interested!

I will be sharing more as that layout progresses, and some peeks from other classes as well. I’m in full on creative mode around here – and my organizing projects have flown out the window! Well, not really. They’re just way in the back of my to-do list now that I’ve got a bunch of fun creative things that have deadlines.

Have a happy Thursday!