How to delight this reader

When it comes to gifts, I am transparent and quite easy to please.   Those who love me are so generous with my favorite things, all of which make me extraordinarily happy.  Gaze upon my lovely Christmas gifts. Click on photos to view larger.  

 

A few books that I don’t own and haven’t read.  Many have given up attempting to find me books — but a steadfast few continue to surprise me with these unknown and exciting gems.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A very cool vintage potpourri book.  I make potpourri from my rose petals which I thrust upon unsuspecting friends and family.  This is full of great new concoctions to try.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Anything with roses, especially for serving and enjoy tea and biscuits.  The plate is a gift from my Mom and is from her lovely china collection.  The new cup is comfortably BIG — unlike my other dainty tea cups that are so pretty but are empty in minutes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some new music for the season and some to read by.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A gift subscription to my favorite cooking magazine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A beautiful soft-as-a-cloud throw for my reading nook – it’s snuggly and warm.  Now I can retire the light weight blanket I swiped off a Swiss Air flight.  (I despise heavy, itchy afghans).

 

 

 

 

 

 

And finally in honor of this special night – Season 5 of Downton Abbey begins @ 9PM, in case you’ve forgotten. Luckily I’m here to remind you.  I continually strive to provide a valuable service here at Book Barmy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

So best wishes for a lovely beginning to 2015.  I’ll be parked in front of the television, sipping my Downton tea in my new rose cup underneath my new throw.   Ahhh-hhh life is good.