I haven't read any books in ages. Part of the reason is that there is such a wealth of information available online coupled with beautiful images. As a result, it is difficult to engross yourself in a book with what seems like endless pages of text... There are just too many distractions. For example I think to myself, Oh I must look up how to make the perfect flower arrangement... so online I go... click, click and next thing I  know  I'm on Pinterest.  This leads to other websites, blogs, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, etc, etc.  It just keeps going on and on until I can't remember what I was actually going online for in the first place. You know what I mean... Has it happened to you too? And then I never get round to that book that is sitting on my bedside table for over two weeks just gathering dust.

Don't get me wrong, I still think that reading books is important for developing our concentration skills, understanding, imagination, memory and creativity. I feel that this is something younger generations may be missing out on. The sense of discovery in a new book is great and the sense of satisfaction and completion when you reach those last pages.

I have so many books, I have a small library room upstairs in my house and I only have my favourite books downstairs. Lately I am drawn to books with lots of beautiful illustrations and photographs. One of which is this fabulous book Homespun Style by Selina Lake which takes pride of place on my dresser. It's an interior design book which couples both my love of books and interior design...  Have a look at the beautiful photograph and if you would like to find out visit here.

Below is a list of some of my favourite blogs. I regularly visit these blogs and find them really inspiring. What are your favourite blogs? Would love if you shared them with me.

Decor8

This blog has over 147,000 followers on pinterest alone, so you can just imagine the amount of followers Holly has to her blog.  Holly previously lived in the US but has relocated to Germany. Her blog is full of interiors inspiration and she is the author of a number of books. She also runs Bloggin your Way Courses and Bootcamps. Decor8 is the very first blog I read and it inspired me to start blogging, thank you Holly!

 

Yvestown

Yvonne is the author of this blog. Her home is so pretty, you really must take a look, I'm sure most of you have seen it anyway on pinterest- it is everywhere! This is one of the most popular lifestyle and interior blogs out there. She was currently filmed for a documentary on bloggers and is writing her own book. She hosts the fabulous Yvestown Fair in her own home(I have it on my wishlist to visit).

Selina Lake

Selina is an English Interior Stylist and I love her work. She has a number of must have books including Romantic Style, Homespun Style, Bazaar Style and her new Pretty Pastel Style will be launched later this month at a wonderful craft and vintage fair. I love her blog and all her styling, it is so pretty, bright and always makes me smile! If you haven't seen her work before you really have to check out this blog!

There you have it, three of my favourite blogs, in no particular order

If you haven't already picked up Mollie Makes Magazine- you will have to put it on your shopping list for over the Christmas! It is full of so much inspiration but on top of all that you get this beautiful 12 months of Inspiration from Selina Lake in the form of a 2013 Calendar- the images are so beautiful and cheerful, it would look wonderful anywhere in the home.... Feast your eyes on the lovely images below...

Selina Lake Inspiration from Mollie Makes

{All images Selina Lake}

At the weekend my husband organised a birthday party for me as I was 30 last week. I had a great time with close family and friends. One of the gifts I received was Homespun Style by the very talented and creative Selina Lake- my friend must be able to read my mind as I really wanted this book but had never got around to buying it myself. I have just started reading it today and for those of you that do not have it yet, my advise is go buy it!!! I love it, it is filled with such lovely images and creative ideas.

For more information and for lots of inspiration visit Selina's Blog