Tag Archives: Books and literature

Top 10 Teachers from Books and Literature

With the Labor Day weekend just around the corner, kids are enjoying the final days of summer vacation before starting school sometime next week. But for many teachers, the school year has already (unofficially) started as they set up their … Continue reading

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Happy Anniversary Ciarrai Studios Literary Jewelry

Today is Ciarrai Studios’ 2nd anniversary. Two years ago today, I listed my first piece of jewelry on Etsy and started my journey as a jewelry designer and small business owner. This morning, in preparation for writing this anniversary blog … Continue reading

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Book Review – Longbourn by Jo Baker

Longbourn by Jo Baker My rating: 2 of 5 stars To be honest, I rarely read any Jane Austen books that aren’t written by Jane Austen. I just find it so hard not to be disappointed when a modern author … Continue reading

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Little Known Favorites for Children’s Book Week

Since this week is Children’s Book Week, I thought it would be a good time to talk about the kids books that I grew up loving. Of course, there were the essentials: Shel Silverstein, Dr. Seuss, Maurice Sendak and things … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday William Shakespeare

Celebrate William Shakespeare’s 450th birthday with a piece of handmade jewelry inspired by Shakespeare sonnets and plays, including Hamlet, Much Ado About Nothing, and Romeo and Juliet.

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Etsy Treasury for Maya Angelou’s Birthday

Check out this collection of wonderful Etsy treasures in honor of Maya Angelou

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Poem – A – Day: Blue Butterfly Day by Robert Frost

Welcome to April and National Poetry Month! This time yesterday morning, it was snowing hard. Big fluffy snowflakes as big as my thumb were fulling the sky and erasing any hint of color outside my window. But today is the … Continue reading

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The Blog Party Book Club Reads The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

UPDATE: We have extended our read of The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes so there is plenty of time for you to join in the fun. The new deadline for finishing the book is June 2nd! The game is afoot! We … Continue reading

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And the Oscar (Wilde) Goes To…

Yesterday was World Read Aloud day and in honor of the occasion, my husband and I decided to read Lady Windemere’s Fan together. It was the first time either of us had read this particular play, although we were both … Continue reading

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Down the Rabbit Hole and Through the Looking Glass – Handmade Wonderland Treasures

It’s my un-birthday and to celebrate I have TWO fabulous Etsy treasuries to share with you, full of handmade Wonderland treasures. Enjoy!   ‘Through the Looking Glass // Alice in Wonderland Collection’ by misscharlotteclara A whimsical gallery of Alice in … Continue reading

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