Monthly Archives: October 2009
Texas Book Festival (10/31 and 11/1) – Bird Fly Good Recommends Panels, Exhibitors, and Music
I’m all about books these days, especially making them. But I also love reading them. I’m the kind of reader and book lover that falls head over heels for an author just because I’ve fallen in love with his or … Continue reading
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Bookmaking with The WonderCraft Part 2/3: The Flag Book
This week in Part 2 of The WonderCraft bookmaking series we made flag books. These gorgeous art books serve as wonderful centerpieces for a coffee table or an interesting wall hanging. I especially love making these books because it’s a … Continue reading
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Second Annual Dogtoberfest at the Domain – Saturday 10/24
I’m posting this a wee bit late, but if you were planning on being a couch potato tomorrow morning/early afternoon with your dog, scratch that plan and go to Dogtoberfest at the Domain from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sure … Continue reading
Six Good Reasons to Love a Vegan
I am not a vegan. I have flirted with the idea and I know a lot of hardcore meaters who used to be vegan, but the decision to cut out meat products entirely from one’s lifestyle should be a personal … Continue reading
Bookmaking with The WonderCraft Part 1/3: The Accordion
I think I’m lucky to live in such a crafty town. Austin is jam-packed with musicians, writers, designers, and artists of all trades. I’ve been especially fascinated by the art of bookmaking ever since Scott Pierce of Effing Press, a … Continue reading
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