Day 319/365
I recently spent some time in my mother’s garden, which is an amazing space. I was mesmerized by her zinnias; so bright, cheery and colourful! While I didn’t snap a picture, preferring to just enjoy the moment, it stuck with me and inspired this small collection of my brightest red items! What flowers are brightest in your garden?
Clockwise from top left:
Painted Quick Notes notebook in two-tone red, Elegant Quick Notes in red floral, Starburst Book Ornament, No-Nonsense Quick Notes notebook in burgundy, Square Ex Libris Bookplates handprinted in red, Starburst Journal in Florentine Red, Rectangle Ex Libris Bookplates handprinted in red.
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I especially like the deep purple along the spine, which plays many important roles in this binding. First, it looks good (if I do say so myself!) and picks up the floral pattern on the covers, it really showcases the stitching along the spine and adds a bit of durability to the binding. However, those familiar with the coptic binding, also know that it’s an exposed spine binding. This means that there’s a small gap between the signatures when the book is open. This is just the nature of the binding. But by adding the purple along the spine, it seals the gaps and allows the possibility of tucking paper ephemera and other mementos between the pages!
It’s holiday prep time already! I’m busy making some of the old favourites, and a few new surprises as well! Stay tuned as I share more details over the weeks (and months) to come!
Sprouts Press 