From Halloween Swaps to Jane Austen Covers

Posted October 23, 2012 by shooting in Uncategorized / 11 Comments

Alright, I admit it. I’m a bit addicted to swaps. What can I say? I really like getting fun surprises and buying things for other peopl at the same time. The above photo is what I got from the lovely Sara at Sara’s Organized Chaos. If you recognize that name/blog, it’s because YES, Sara and I did get each other for the movie swap before. Oh well, at least I’m really getting to know an awesome lady and I recommend her blog because she’s not only fun to read, she does some great book reviews too! Anyway, this swap was all about Halloween. You could buy you partner pretty much anything as long as it was Halloween related, and I love the holiday, so this was fun!


The above photo shows you a closer look at some of the fun items I recieved, like candy corn socks and a cute Magic Pumpkin kit. I actually used a couple of the items I was sent for my Halloween party, and I’ll have pictures up for that on All Grown Up Parties soon.

I wanted to make this post a collection of things that I’ve been meaning to write about, so moving on…Splinter Imprint of Sterling Publishing has been releasing classic books with new covers by “noted fashion illustrator Sara Singh” and the publishing company says-

This series launched last spring and has been featured in publications like the New York Times and Elle.com. Now, Charles Dickens’Great Expectations and Jane Austen’s Emma join the set, both publishing this month.
 
I was fortunate enough to be sent Great Expectations and Emma to view and these illustrations really are as beautiful in person. Singh uses light colors so it doesn’t overpower the senses, and I know this has nothing to do with the artist, but the cover has such a smooth feel to it, you want to rub it against your face! Weird? Oh, just go with it!
 
I took pictures of the covers front and back so you get a view of the whole thing, and hopefully it shows you a bit of what the book is like “in person.” I also really like the addition of a quote on the back of each cover!
 

Furthermore, I have a couple new posts at All Grown Up Parties.

Guest Post- Candy Themed BBQ Graduation Party

Decor- Bottling Moon Glass
 

11 responses to “From Halloween Swaps to Jane Austen Covers”

  2. Beverley

    What a fun Halloween swap! Loving all the goodies you got 🙂

    And those Jane Austen covers are just GORGEOUS – I mean WOW o.O I love the illustrations and the colours work beautifully! And it's not weird at all to want to rub it against your cheek – I've had that impulse before too 🙂

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  3. Erika

    Ah, I so love the pieces you received in your blogger swap! I'm currently participating in my first blogger swap, and I have been having such a blast purchasing items, and putting it all together! 🙂

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  5. Lin

    You're not the only one who's addicted to swaps, I've got the same problem haha. Love what you got, especially those adorable socks.

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  6. Sam

    Love the look of all those Halloween goodies! Those covers are super gorgeous too. Although I rarely read classics these days, I definitely want those edition on my shelf. 🙂

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