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Stormy Weather

30/9/2019

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And it's a tempestuous end to September. Time to batten down the hatches and curl up with a good book; if you don't have the luxury of an open fire, the warm glow of a candle can be a substitute of sorts... also helpful in power cuts!  John Faulkner's Moonfleet, set on the Isle of Portland, must be one of the best books to burn the midnight oil by, the classic 1950s cover adding to its appeal.
As I write in my forthcoming book, Mid-Century Modern on a Shoestring, working to a modest budget doesn't mean that luxury must be excluded:  saving money on big-ticket items allows one to indulge in a few of life's little luxuries without a guilt-trip. Here a 'russian leather' scented candle from Molton Brown adds understated atmosphere and sophistication. Buy when on offer, (or request as birthday gifts, as did I!) and re-fill with humble tealights!
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Jane Dunne
15/10/2019 10:57:52 am

I love that book! I'm sure I have a copy knocking about somewhere with the same cover. Seeing it brings back lots of memories, and I agree that books should be highly visible in the home and add to its atmosphere: they make such a difference to a home's feel. Looking forward to your book coming out!

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