Since it's World Book Day, I have chosen to write a post about book themed items instead of doing my usual throwback Thursday post - Ill delay that to tomorrow!
Since books are central to my world, I love all things book related and so thought I would blog about book related items such as; gifts, clothing and decor. Nothing changes with regards to books, they can be enjoyed whenever wherever and can always be relied upon to cheer you up or occupy your time. I read in order to escape and find it incredibly relaxing. I used to be like Matilda and devour books in a matter of hours, these days my reading time is much more restricted but come summer I will be again devouring all of my books and all of my local library books.
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Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier
I was both named after this novel and have thoroughly enjoyed reading it since. I am not named after Rebecca de Winter herself thank goodness - as she seems to be a bit of an evil manipulative woman but rather the literature, which my Mother enjoyed reading. Since my A-Level english literature module involved the assessment of gothic literature, I chose Rebecca and explored du Mauriers presentation of Mrs.Danvers obsession with Rebecca. I also love the period drama of Rebecca in which Emilia Fox stars and this is definitely worth a watch if you aren't much of a reader!
I therefore love anything to do with this novel and have hunted many times to track down a relatively cheap first edition. Since this seems to be virtually non-existent, I have had a look for other 'Rebecca' themed items.
My favourite has to be this picture from Etsy. It is made by Bookishly UK and features a page from the novel overlaid with the quote from the opening of Rebecca in which the nameless heroine - the new Mrs. de Winter states; "Last Night, I Dreamt I went to Manderley Again..."
Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen
As I mentioned in an earlier blog post, my middle name is Jane after this wonderful author whom my Mother loved. This love has been inherited by myself. I thoroughly enjoy delving into my namesakes world of long skirts, handkerchiefs, dances and ribbons. I really wish that I could live my life like Elizabeth Bennett and hopefully I will meet my Mr Darcy in the future. The story has since inspired the Bollywood/English film, Bride & Prejudice which is most certainly one of my top ten favourite films
This 'Bookish' item inspired by Pride & Prejudice is a beautiful but totally unnecessary and 'un-useful' item which would merely be purchased because of the sentiment and prettiness of it. It is a Rose made out of the pages of Pride & Prejudice and is sold by Not on the Highstreet. I love roses but their short life of beauty makes me unreasonably frustrated. However this rose would both last forever and be a lovely reminder of a great piece of literature.
Maybe someday I will be able to justify and afford to buy a lovely Kate Spade book themed clutch bag like this Jane Austen one. I love Kate Spade items and hope to purchase one or two items on my upcoming trip to the states!
The Great Gatsby by F.Scott Fitzgerald
I studied this book on my A Level English Literature Course. This book features one of my favourite periods; the twenties. A time of flappers, charleston's and the current period in which Downton Abbey is presented. I also love the recent film with the gorgeous Mr DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan. My favourite quotes is; "The Best Thing a Girl Can Be, Is a Beautiful Little Fool."
My Love of Gatsby is shared by many since the popularisation of the novel due to the film. I love all the flapper style dresses and twenties fashion that flooded the market around the time of its release. However I also love this Gatsby Jumper, as worn by Emma Watson.
The Shopaholic Series by Sophie Kinsella
I LOVE these books. I find such affinity with Becky Bloomwood that I feel like I am practically reading my own diary. Step back Isla Fisher, I am the real Becky Bloomwood so I should have starred in the film.Although I didnt really love the film as much as the novel because it changed the story far too much! I love the series of books although the film didnt truly capture the 'Secret Dreamworld of a Shopaholic'. I love the more recent books in the series including Mini-Shopaholic and Shopaholic Ties the Knot although for now, my life is far from at that stage so Im lagging a little behind Becky!
Since I am the true Girl in the Green scarf, I feel that every woman needs a green scarf. I have mine - an emerald green one from my Mum and a sea green dip dye one from my friend Pia. Here's a lovely scarf that you could buy that is just like the one in the film of Confessions of a Shopaholic and at 50% off - you have gotta love a good bargain - a Becky Bargain!
Here are some other gorgeous book themed items....
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| These are the perfect party decorations or would work well as place cards! |
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| What a perfect combination - some good books and some good cakes! |
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| These new versions of old classics are absolutely gorgeous and they would look perfect on my shelves! |
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| Everyone remembers the hungry caterpillar! Why not make Cake-Pops inspired by Him! |
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| The mere name of this fragrance serves as a reminder to the Twilight trilogy, a series of books that practically everyone under the age of 25 have read! Its a lovely fragrance too by Sarah Jessica Parker |
I love reading and found this list a brilliant source of inspiration for finding a load of treasured classics but otherwise, head to your treasure trove of a library and make some wonderful new discoveries to get lost in. Unless you are part of the technology age and have a kindle, in which case...you have no excuse, so get downloading!!! Books are such a wonderful thing and we can learn so much from them that it seems silly not to make the most of them!
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