04 January 2009

wonderful weekend

Last night, I finished a book that's just as wonderful as its title suggests:

Elspeth Thompson reacquaints us with those very ideas and ideals we so often forget in the rush and chaos of everyday life. The narrative is warm, friendly, and engaging--never preachy--and the quirky illustrations by Alice Stevenson, who also designed and illustrated the cover, are fab.

Now very much looking forward to putting some of Elspeth's suggestions into practice. Learning the ukulele perhaps? Hooray for the Great British Weekend!

6 comments:

  1. oh I've seen that book mentioned before, it sounds great xx

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  2. I really need to read this book. We are so guilty of frittering away our weekends on the mundane - I'd like to capitalize on them a bit more.

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  3. I saw this book at Nicholas Hoare on our last trip to Toronto, it did look like fun. ~D x

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  4. Oh, why can't my name be Elspeth? It looks like a great book.

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  5. I've just come across your blog and am smiling at our similar choice of books. I too love this book and the Persephone titles & Jane Brocket's books... I discovered Elspeth's blog recently and love following her progress on the converted railway carriages. Have you seen it?! I've been re-reading her book and have ordered some wonderful sheepskin slippers and insoles, a linen nightshirt and While Linen bedlinen (in the sale!!) as a result of her lounging section!!! That book has a lot to answer for but I haven't managed the Uke or the marmalade! Love Sal x

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  6. I have this book too. It really is a lovely read and has motivated me to spend some really lovely weekends with family and friends this year.

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