Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to all who celebrate!

I hope that your day is filled with family, friends, and laughter!

I hope you have new books under the tree.

And also hot chocolate and gingerbread cookies.

These look so much better than the ones I made, but do they taste as good???

TikTok

 This isn't a bookish video - but more a puzzle video with a Christmas twist.

@yabooknerdlibrarian A few fun Christmas puzzles 🧩🧩🧩 #christmas #puzzles #puzzletok #christmaspuzzle #booknerd #nerd ♬ original sound - Jennifer @YA Book Nerd 📚📚📚

Christmas Photos

 We're a little late this year with the decorating - thanks to a lovely early December vacation. But better late than never...

We added more lights this year

Getting the tree - there's a funny story here

What we thought was a lovely tree - turned out to be two trees together

But it looks cute inside all decorated up

Some fun decorations my parents made

Just a fun greenery bouquet. When I made it, it reminded me of my grandmother.

Emma hates having her picture taken - but she wanted to try this one.

Knightley had a little too much fun with the lights

Christmas Movies (1)

I've started watching Hallmark movies - here are some thoughts. 

Noel Next Door:

Grumpy Neighbor who doesn't celebrate Christmas

Single Mom

The two meet without realizing they live in the same community.

A little You've Got Mail Twist.

Cute movie- worth a watch. 

We Wish You a Married Christmas

Married Couple Struggling

Sent on a retreat for the holidays

Break up several times

Cute secondary romance

Loved the gay couple running the hotel

I thought this was going to be funny - and there were some funny moments, but it was mostly sad. Until the end. It was fine, but a little too sad for me. 

Jolly Good Christmas

A man new to London meets a personal shopper while purchasing a gift card for his newish girlfriend. She gives him grief. Through a series of meetings, he begins to doubt his gift choice. But it's soon clear he knows nothing about his girlfriend. And asks for her help.

This was charming. And the scenery great. Watch this one!

Lights, Camera, Christmas!

A Hallmark movie is filming in her hometown - with a major star attached.

She's not a fan of them - and hasn't seen his movies, but her mom loves them.

She knows fashion - and gets pulled into the movie as the costume designer. 

Lots of banter, family moments, and behind the scenes of filming of movie. And a great secondary romance. 

This one was my favorite so far - highly recommended.

Have you seen any of these? Or can you recommend other good ones?

In My Shop: Christmas in July

 

There are a few new additions in my shop because of Christmas in July.

And there are some old favorites back.

If you're a Christmas in July person, give them a look (and maybe a favorite).

Mini Ornaments:

Wooden Ornaments:

Reindeer Ornament:

Snowflake Ornament:

Rustic Ornament:

I love Christmas trees and finding new ornaments to add to the tree. I love how each ornament has a story behind it. I hope that you like these as much as I like making them.

Dog Blooper Photos

Every year, I try to get a cute picture by the tree.

And every year, it takes a while. And several pictures. 

We started in front of the tree. And then Cabot decided he wanted to lay down.

So we maneuvered the bed in front of the tree.

Here are some of those tries...

Do we have to do this again?

We just did this last year

Emma, don't be silly. Take a nice picture

No thank you

Gah! Siblings!

Sigh! Fine, I'll take a nice picture. But just one.

Hope you're happy Human!

Blooper Photos

It always takes a few tries to get that nice picture, so here are a few bloopers for you all.


Why do I have to do this again? Didn't we do this last year?

Why are you wearing that on your head? I'll help you

This is so boring. I'll just close my eyes for a minute

Are we done yet?

No more pictures!

In My Shop

I have lots of items in my shop this time of year - some book inspired and some not.

Getting Ready for Christmas:

Gift Tags:

Cards:

Tree Ornaments:

Gift Ideas:

Snowglobe Necklace:

Harry Potter House Scarf:

Book Locket:

Teacup Earrings:

Typewriter Pendant:

Fun Chunky Soap

Mermaid Charm Bracelet

Christmas Songs Book Tag

Chosen from the books I've read this year:

1. “All I Want for Christmas Is You”: Favorite bookish couple.

2. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas”: Name a book where a character is away from home (school, vacation, etc.).

Now I want to go to Paris too!

3. “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”: Name your favorite “little” book (children’s book, short story, novella, etc.).

Stunning Art Work and great feminist read!

4. “Santa Claus is Coming to Town“: What book(s) do you hope Santa brings you this year?

5. “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”: Which book turned your nose red (made you cry)?

6. “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year”: Your favorite book/kind of book to read during the holidays.

Christmas romances: particularly from Jill Shalvis, Sarah Morgan, and Debbie Macomber

7. “We Three Kings”: Your favorite trilogy.

There's one more book coming in this series - and I couldn't be happier

8. “Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow”: A character you would love to be snowed in with.

Devil.

9. “White Christmas”: An upcoming release you’re dreaming about.

So many, but here's a few: