Blogging Bliss..

I am very excited to announce that my copy of

'Blogging For Bliss'
arrived in the mail a week or so ago.



The book is the first of its kind,
but surely just the pioneer in a virtual market
that is literally growing by the second.

Author
Tara Frey
has a lovely blog called
'Typing Out Loud'
Just click on the image below to be taken there now..



xCharlotta

..one last thing..

Just received an email about this book...

..and by the looks of it is bound to be an amusing read.
(no pun intended..)

Extract from the book;

"Families with small children find the wagon a special boon on long trips.

Suitably padded, the long floor space behind the front seat

becomes a safe play are.

Back there with their toys and picture books youngsters

can work off their restless energy without interfering with the

serious business of driving the car."

(..yeah because THAT could be dangerous...)

You can download for free via the Internet Archive.


NOW I must go to bed!


xCharlotta

Monster Magic

I can’t wait to see Maurice Sendak’s

‘Where The Wild Things Are’ (pub. 1963)
on the big screen later this year!

Maurice originally sold the animation rights to Disney back in the 80s,
however they decided not to go ahead in the end.
(Disney 'Animation Test' footage here)

In fact many other studios have tried
translating the book to the big screen without luck,
and in the end Maurice is said to have been very weary
of who he gave permission to try again.
I don't blame him!

Having watched a few ‘sneak-peeks’ of the film
I can honestly say that I love what writer/director Spike Jonze
has done to bring the story from paper to screen.
In the interview with both author and director,
there seems to bea great connection between the two.
This for sure is the fundamental reason the film is bound to be great!

The author standing in front of his creations..
The 'parent/creator' of the monster there is a clear resemblance - don't you think?..

Screen Grabs

Love this one!

There is such a tender connection between the boy and the beasts,
and I think it has been very well captured by Jonze.

Monster Wall

Themed kid's room from the 1970s.
Let's hope it is a 'playroom' and not a bedroom..
could bring on the nightmares otherwise..


Arty translations of the book

This would make a great DIY project for a kids' room.
DO photocopy the book pages before you cut away!
Might give this a go on a rainy afternoon..





xCharlotta

Unconditional giggles..

'Pass Me A Smile' by Toyoko Sugiwaka

A colourful book with all things cute, where the author
gives 16 unique crafty recipes for how to make lovable creatures,
pillows and toys. Simple step-by-step photographs will gently
take you through fun and creative projects in felting,
crochet, fabric decoration, embroidery and knitting,
with tickly results that are bound to make
you and the receiver giggle with joy!

Title: 'Pass Me A Smile'
Author: Toyoko Sugiwaka
Pulisher: Murdoch Books
AU$29.95 (UK £12.99)
ISBN 9781741963588


Look forward to:


'Felt Me A Smile - Heart-made Projects to Make and Give'
Due on March 2, 2010