Author Archives: Hope

Vintage Advice: Buffet Thoughts

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Hope

Thoughts for Buffets (Houghton Mifflin, 1958) I didn’t buy this book. I didn’t even open it. I loved the cover and the mental images it evoked and thought there was no way that the book’s contents could provide more entertainment … Continue reading →

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Favorite Things Friday: Ollie

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Hope

This image serendipitously came across my Facebook feed this week. I have been sorting my book collection. One of the books I am adding is a biography of Edward Gorey, a longtime literary favorite of mine. And I’ve been thinking a lot … Continue reading →

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Vintage Advice: Secrets of Charm

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Hope

Secrets of Charm, by John Robert Powers and Mary Sue Miller Art by Georgia Bloch (John C. Winston Company, 1954) Nota bene: this book deserves several visits. I will spread them out among other vintage advice posts, however, because I … Continue reading →

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Favorite Things Friday: Hitty!

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Hope

I have a large collection of children’s books that I have to cull from time to time to make space for new favorites or rediscovered treasures. Some of my books are never up for relocation, however. Newbery award-winning HITTY: Her … Continue reading →

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