book review

Spring Reading Wrap Up

It’s the first day of summer, 2020. My cat, Leia, bless her, is napping beside me, that feline smile peacefully gracing her whiskered face. And outside… the world as we know it has been upended by a global pandemic, a civil rights movement/awakening (one that I pray will bring lasting change) and, in addition, many […] Read more…

Winter Reading Wrap Up

Here’s a look at what I read in January/February and part of March 2020. It’s difficult for me to post individual reviews for everything I read, so I’m going to give quarterly, seasonal wrap ups a try this year. A sort of list, with mini-reviews of what I’ve read recently. Do let me know if […] Read more…

Book Review: The Faerie Handbook

It is a very special day for faeries everywhere! The Faerie Handbook is released today – which means a very happy book birthday to one of the most magical books released this season. The Faerie Handbook: An Enchanting Compendium of Literature, Lore, Art, Recipes, and Projects by The Editors of Faerie Magazine, is an exquisite […] Read more…

Book Review: SAVOR Rustic Recipes Inspired by Forest, Field, and Farm

SAVOR is out today from Artisan Books! They kindly sent me a copy to review and so today I’m sharing my thoughts with you. I want to begin posting more about healthy living and beauty from the inside out, so figured this was a great way to start! This hardcover book is first of all […] Read more…

Book Review: The Natural Beauty Solution

I’ve been interested in natural beauty DIY recipes since I was about eleven years old when I first attempted to make my own citrus lip balm. I remember being SO excited when I poured the mixture into little tins. It was the first time I realized that products were not limited to what the store […] Read more…

Book Review: The French Beauty Solution

This past weekend I read The French Beauty Solution by Mathilde Thomas (founder of Caudalie). This book was just released on July 15th and is definitely worth picking up a copy. Though I finished it in a weekend (I’ve always been a fast reader) it is easily a book I can see picking up time […] Read more…