My recording of Edith Wharton's Bunner Sisters went on sale on Audible yesterday via Listen 2 a Book.
Ann Eliza and Evelina Bunner are two unmarried sisters who own a small
notions shop in a shabby section of New York City circa 1900. The older
sister, Ann Eliza, buys a small clock for her sister's birthday from a
tiny shop and meets the owner, a German immigrant named Herman Ramy.
Once Mr. Ramy enters their lives, things begin to change in ways that
neither sister could have imagined. What seems like a simple story is
one of love, longing, selfishness, self-sacrifice, missed opportunities,
and the unfairness of life for poor women, particularly those over 30
during this period.
Love the classics!
To listen to a sample and/or purchase, head to Audible here.
Sunday, February 14, 2016
Another classic for sale on Audible!
Labels: LibriVox, Iamik
American literature,
Audible,
audiobooks,
Bunner Sisters,
classics,
Edith Wharton,
Listen 2 a Book
Thursday, February 4, 2016
String Art for Valentine's Day
It seems like Christmas was just here but now Valentine's Day is just around the corner. I always make something to send to my three nieces along with the expected M&Ms. This year I decided to make something a little different. After buying a cool string art piece last summer at an indie artist market (see this post here), I purchased a kit complete with instructions and supplies to dip my toe into this craft.
I had thought that I would work with wood and nails like the piece I purchased but that seemed a bit daunting for the first time so I went with a kit. It's called "String Art by Klutz" and can be purchased here. This kit is definitely for most ages (10 and up) so I figured I could handle it.
Naturally, I wanted to make heart pics for Valentine's Day and there was a nice array of background papers and string colors to choose from. It was definitely easy and enjoyable. After this, I feel like I could actually try something with wood that's a bit more ambitious, but these were fun. I hope the girls like them.
I had thought that I would work with wood and nails like the piece I purchased but that seemed a bit daunting for the first time so I went with a kit. It's called "String Art by Klutz" and can be purchased here. This kit is definitely for most ages (10 and up) so I figured I could handle it.
Naturally, I wanted to make heart pics for Valentine's Day and there was a nice array of background papers and string colors to choose from. It was definitely easy and enjoyable. After this, I feel like I could actually try something with wood that's a bit more ambitious, but these were fun. I hope the girls like them.
String Art Hearts for hanging |
Labels: LibriVox, Iamik
crafts,
heart,
string art,
Valentine's Day
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