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Stacks of crisp new books balancing vintage books with broken spines, greens leather satchels, and letters marked, read me are definitely some of the things making me happy. Details and feature article coming soon.

(Leather messenger satchel c/o The Leather Satchel Co.)

Comments

Daisy said…
I really like photos of books, I always add the ones I have not heard of before into my book list so that one day I can read them too !
Alex said…
Lovely photos, my lovely girlfriend!
augustalolita said…
i have been wanting a cambridge satchel!! the color you got is gorgeous <3
Rachel L. said…
Your blog is so beautifully done, it's lovely. So are you! I adore the satchel bag,actually wanting one of my own and the color you chose is beautiful! I'm excited to read your article, I've been reading your past post entries and you really are such a talented person. These remind me of cambridge so I think Its a good ida to visit them!
Anonymous said…
girl, interrupted is one of my all time favorite books. i don't think they did half bad making it into a movie either - made me fall in love with angelina jolie

i <3 your blog, it's adorable. i'm following!
xx
ZEPETIT said…
You are going to have great lecture!

Zepequeña.
Your satchel is so beautiful <3

x
www.lostinthehaze.com
Andrés Corella said…
I am totally in love with those satchels!! They are gorgeous, I want the blue one!

xx
Andy
The Black Label
love the bag and the books!
We love your blog, wonderful well done and we are following.
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Marina said…
There are few things better that a beautiful photo of beautiful books. Nice selection too. Reminds me to do a bookshelf photo post.

PS: I haven't checked up on your blog in a while, been reading it only in Reader, so I'm not sure when you changed it, but your header is really lovely.
CAT WRANGLER said…
ahhh i like your bag, and the books look so 'heavy' lol :P
Unknown said…
love your bag
Claire M. said…
Nice bag I love it ;)
Carolyn said…
loving some of your books :)

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