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Posted by on July 28, 2007
I thought I would use the remainder of the wrapping paper and ribbon I bought for the wedding gift I took to the wedding I attended the other week. I thought the gift looked quite pretty but I’m not sure that the paper was special enough for a book. Or maybe after the drama of the last book, this looks a bit insipid. Judge for yourself.
When I started this blog, I wasn’t sure which direction it would take. It started out as so many blogs do, as rambling thoughts and observations. I wondered if a direction or ‘speciality’ would reveal itself and lo and behold, it seems to have really taken off when I talk about my calligraphy and handmade books. So be it, but you will have to forgive me if I go ‘off piste’ occasionally. My camera has been sorely neglected of late, mostly because the weather has been so dreadful but mainly because I have been obsessed with making books. I ought to try and find a way of combining calligraphy, handmade books and photography.
But not right now. I am off on a hunt for shoes. Not that I need shoes in general (my middle name could well be Imelda) but I do have a particular need for a pair of flats to wear with jeans, after I left my red ballet pumps at my friends apartment in Mallorca. Any excuse will do…
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Hi,
I caught your comment about handmake books and photography and noticed your beautiful books.
I remember putting together some portfolio’s and how dissapointed I was in using commercial portfolio covers, presentations, etc.
Seems like now adays the in thing is using a brushed satin aluminum portfolio presentation box, and yes I’ve used them but they leave me pretty cold.
Your books are very beautiful…..
Alan
Thank you very much for your kind comments. I checked out your web site and I love your photography. I especially liked the image called ‘Ski Slope’, it is SO atmospheric, makes me shiver with cold just to look at it!
I think a combination of photographs, taken with passion and a handmade book, made with love would be a wonderful thing indeed.
Thanks Diane for the kind words.
You know, you have me thinking about putting together something special.
A thing of beauty always endures…..in ones mind and heart.
Take care,
Alan
I absolutely love your books Diane. How much are you selling them for. They look so special.
Try Floyd shoes for flatties – they aren’t leather but they are very pretty. I can’t remember the actual website but if you google floyd it should come up. Very good to speak to you earlier and I am very excited about website and blog.
Speak soon
Love Mary
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