i am all for literacy. in fact, i might be able to support the book industry all on my own. it’s a little out of hand, really. i don’t just buy one book at a bookshop, oh no — i rarely leave without at least three. it’s a bit of an addiction, but one i’m prepared to live with. and i have no shame about it. books are beautiful, books, i think are... 
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september 11th crept up on me quite unexpectedly, and emotionally. it was a weighty day, where i found myself somber, and at the same time quite grateful for the little things in life. i found myself looking forward to autumn, fresh cut flowers, and cozy evenings curled up with warm blankets, and a good book. what about you? did you get through the day okay? • photos: sfgirlbybay;... 
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vintage penguin classics from hannah ellen. i need to read more. and not on a kindle or an ipad. while those are very nice, i need the tactile feel of a real-live paper pages…beautiful book covers and bindings, the relaxing sound of flipping through a honest-to-goodness magazine. i like having the option to go back a few pages and check out things i want to understand... 
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this week my wants may make you feel a bit like hibernating. it’s breezy and brisk here in san francisco, and i feel a lot like hunkering down with good books, comforting comforters, and creating some restful retreats from the world. i loved building forts when i was a little, and i kinda still do. i want an escape! so, here’s a few ideas. 1. first off, i’ve... 
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every week i love my pretend house more and more (if only i could actually move in!). the living room is eclectic, the bedroom is dreamy, and the basement is, well, kinda crazy. today’s room, however, is going to raise the i.q. of the entire property! pop on your reading glasses, pour yourself a cup of earl grey, and come on into the house that jealousy built –... 
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