Why does it feel like I was gone far too long? I did so many things in the real world. It seems I will be venturing more often. I used to venture so often that I never even knew this world here with all of you existed. It is wonderful here, I miss it soo much!!!. So, as a treat for you, I spent an extra long amout of time in a very special and wonderful place, one of many that I visited these few days away. ( I also took tons of photographs).
The place I am about to share is called "The Book Stop." It is a used book store and let me just say, if you ever saw any movie with a magical bookstore that you wish you could play in and get lost for hours in mesmerized bliss in, this is the one! I assure you of it!!!
Dino was going into town with me. We were both going separate places, however, we stopped here first, as we can never get enough. And, if I hade forgotten to tell you...Outside of my Gallery we are building a Gypsy Wagon which will actually be a puppet theatre. I know!! Magic + Fantasy!!! So, of course, the funny way my path always unwinds...I walk to my favorite section in the shop and what is the first book I see??? Dino Grabs it...We both stare in awe and excitement.
Is that wonderful or what??? What inspiration for our Gypsy Theatre. Now, I am going to say a few words here, and then just show a bunch of photos. First of all, this shop has rare books, unusual books, children's books, all books. But, most of all, books you might never ever find, and for a good price too!! There are also drawers of art prints and all kinds of art stuff, vintage books and strange things, maps, and so much more I can not even tell you!!! So, instead of attempting to tell, here go several pictures...you can always click on any photos to enlarge them....
Did that give you a small tour of an enchanted book shop??? No matter where you are in the world, if there is a book you are looking for, call "The Book Stop," they might have it. Especially if it is something really special. You could have it shipped????
Isn't it special to have a place to go, where you can have peace and silence and dreams after dreams? It makes me feel like a little girl in a great big place, with intrigue that has no end. Where are your favorite places to retreat to? I also love churches. I went there right after the book shop. I love the smell of the candles and the silence. A time to sit with thoughts and just be. That is so important!!! Now, on a side note, I did make some purchases at the book shop that I will share at the end of the weekend.
I will venture again this weekend, and I have to crack the whip on myself and really finish those commission pieces!!!! I am stuck right now. They are for a man and I am getting too involved in perfection. I realized that in the word Paint, if your remove the t, you have "Pain," which is what I am feeling with these two pieces! Pain!!! I decided to walk away for a few days. I will tackle tomorrow and Sunday. Have a wonderful weekend. Go venture too!!! I'd love to hear where that leads you????
