I hit the shops yesterday for new work boots but ended up with two books (for a person that shops props for a living, I find clothes shopping almost impossible). The Stylist's Guide to NYC by Sibella Court is one of those tactile publications that draws you to 'touch and take in' before you actually get to reading the print. Beautifully designed with a pull out map, it has taken me one step closer to the dream of a big trip to New York. The second book, Gran's Family Table made it home simply because the recipes reminded me of the food both my special Nan's raised me on. There is nothing quite like mash potato or cauliflower + cheese at your Grandma's table. Don't you agree? - Briar
PS. Apologies to my subscribers who received an email with an old post on Friday - it was an an annoying 'Blogger glitch', out of my control...but I hope some of you were inspired to make the orange cake again??
And cold cauliflower cheese the following day...
ReplyDeletehmmm yes I've been contemplating cauliflower and cheese ever since my neighbour said he was making it for Sunday night dinner... Hope the job's going great...
ReplyDeleteI have both of these books ...Talk about NY envy with Sibella's book both so great, and I'm with you, book shopping is much more fun then clothes shopping !!!
ReplyDeleteHi Briar - lovely to hear your review of the new Sibella Court book, I think I will give in to temptation and get myself a copy now!
ReplyDeleteAnd I completely understand the clothes shopping dilemma, tricky when everything else is more enticing...
Have a great week xx
I adore Sibella Court. I so have to buy this new book. And I haven't heard about 'Gran's Family Table' but those recipes sound divine. Yep, I'm with you, I so prefer book shops than clothes shops... Although I did step into Zara in Sydney (city) a couple of weeks ago and there were some lovely things. It was just the queues to a. get in the door and b. the queue to actually buy the stuff that put me off. Pruxxx
ReplyDeleteSuper super books! (last week I bought a gorgeous pair of over the knee, black, flat leather boots from Witchery,.. perfect winter boots!) xx
ReplyDeleteJust back from 3 weeks in NYC ... we did the Sibella walks with her fab book in hand.
ReplyDeleteShe's much loved by the businesses mentioned and by us too for opening so many doors. Do it soon ;~D
I should receive my copy of Sibella Court's book soon. In preparation for my trip to NY in August. Can't wait. And totally agree, book shopping is so much more enjoyable.
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