These are a few of my favourite things #3

 

Lifestyle:

Snow Drops

I spotted a cluster of snow drops popping up on a walk 

recently so I decided to do some research into them.

‘According to legend, the snowdrop became the symbol of hope when Adam and

 Eve were expelled from the Garden of Eden. When Eve was about to give up hope

 that the cold winters would never end, an angel appeared.’

‘They flower January to April.’

Pukka ‘love’ Tea

I haven’t treated myself to some herbal tea for a while.

 I’ve tried this variety before, but I’ve been enjoying the

 unusual taste of rose, chamomile and lavender.

The Works Christmas Cookie Cutters

I bought these cookie cutters in The Works sale for £1.00

 to add to my collection. Cookie cutters can be quite

 expensive so these were a bargain!

Books:

Book Art by Clare Youngs

Here we learn creative ways to transform pages of old books into works of art,

 whether that’s decorations, cards, stationery, etc. I borrow lots of craft books from

 the library, but Book Art really stood out to me for many reasons. I like the

 idea of using recycled materials in craft, the range of difficulty levels included,

 and I also came away with some valuable ideas for my card making.

The Way We Live with Colour by Stafford Cliff

This is a book about how colour can be used in an interior and exterior setting

 as well as its place in culture. We get a glimpse of some extraordinary interior

 design from all over the world; The photography combined with text

 makes this a beautiful coffee table book.

Country Treasures by Louis Beetschen

A family friend lent me a couple of books after we had a discussion

 on what I like to read. Country Treasures is a fascinating look into crafting

 using natural materials. It’s a beautifully illustrated book that I found a joy to read.

The Uncommon Reader by Alan Bennett

This is the first book I’ve read by Bennett, but afterwards I read online, this is

 one of his most accessible novels. This is a fictional story of her majesty the queen, and

 how her visit to the local library van results in a complete love for books. I enjoyed the

 writing, and I was hooked from the beginning.

Films:

Bohemian Rhapsody

‘Bohemian Rhapsody is a foot-stomping celebration of Queen, their music and their

 extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury. Freddie defied stereotypes and shattered

 convention to become one of the most beloved entertainers on the planet.’

I didn’t know a lot about Queen previously, so this was very enlightening on their history

 as a band. I appreciated the biographical element to the film, Rami Malek played Freddie

 well. The music was great and it made me add some of their songs on Spotify.

Do we have any similar favourites?

Have I given you any new ideas? :-) Xx