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Casa Quickie: Archive Your Magazines
I've been stockpiling shelter magazines since before I had my own apartment to decorate. But as my beloved pubs continue to fold (RIP House & Garden and Domino), I want to protect my issues more than ever.
I was delighted to learn of a magazine binding service offered by Denver Bookbinding to aid my archiving efforts.
Harlequin Romance Jumps Into the Teen Reading Pool
Due in part to the smashing success of Stephanie Meyer's vampire series Twilight, about — do I really have to tell you this? — teen vampires, publishers like HarperTeen and Razorbill are seeking to supply teens' growing demand for romances with supernatural and paranormal subplots.
Even 60-year-old romance novel publisher Harlequin is getting involved with its newest imprint, Harlequin Teen, which will feature teen protagonists.
Must-Read: Lobel's Meat Bible
I have a confession to make. Although a good number of you are vegetarians, and even more of you eat less meat now that we're in a recession, I still crave meat on a regular basis — whether it's a lamb chop, slice of jamon Iberico, or charcuterie. So when I received a copy of Lobel's Meat Bible ($40), a new book by revered New York butcher brothers Stanley, Evan, Mark, and David Lobel, I couldn't wait to check it out.
DIY: Literary Clock
If you're stumped for a unique holiday gift, you could bring some timeliness to a friend's life with this book clock ($19.95) from Etsy seller Recycleeh. Or, if you're feeling handy, you might consider personalizing your friend or family member's favorite book by turning it into a clock.
To make this cool clock, simply choose a hardcover book, without a busy cover, so that the clock numbers are legible.
Must-Read: Cooking With All Things Trader Joe's
Trader Joe's is one of those love it or hate it topics. Personally, I am in love with it. So earlier this year, when I spotted this book in a Borders window, I literally ran inside to look at it.
Turn Your Child's Art or Photo Memories Into a Bound Book
It's only natural for parents to think every scribble or brush stroke their child creates is a masterpiece, but if you are anything like me that means you have stacks of masterpieces you don't know how to archive for safekeeping. A company called inkubook can help you create a classic bound book of art and photo memories that will give all those creations a worthy home. All you have to do is scan the pages, save them as a jpg, png, or gif file and upload them to the inkubook website.
Do You Want To Know About The Olsens' Influences?
One book release I'm anticipating is Influence by Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, where the actresses-turned-businesswomen interview those figures that have inspired them, such as Lauren Hutton and Karl Lagerfeld. The hardcover book is out this autumn, but will you be picking up a copy?
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Do You Want To Know About The Olsens' Influences?
Texts and Tunes: This Is San Francisco
Of all the classic children's books, Miroslav Sasek's ($12) hardcover treats are my favorite.
The practically antique texts have vintage illustrations adding some art deco to baby's library.
Aside from teaching your lil one about the ABC's, these books actually divulge loads of rich information about each locale.
Home Library: Squeaky Green
While Squeaky Green: The Method Guide to Detoxing Your Home ($16.95, Chronicle Books) won't be released until April 1, it's so perfect for this month's theme that I had to tell you about it.
Written by Method founders Eric Ryan and Adam Lowry, the book comes in a hardcover binder format, with seven organizational tabs for each section of your home, from living rooms to bedrooms to bathrooms to pets.The introduction, from green guru Danny Seo, notes that, "Method's cleaning products are nontoxic solutions that really work and smell great and the packaging is, well, sexy. Yes, sexy."
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