Monday, June 25, 2012

New Things I Love

Sorry I've been the absent blogger these past few weeks, I've been traveling England and Scotland with my family.

I'm so excited to show off my new prize possessions that I got on our trip.

My new Complete Works of William Shakespeare, purchased from  his birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon. They even stamped an official bookplate into it. 

I've been wanting a complete works for a long time, but I decided to wait and buy it in Stratford. I don't know what took me so long. 


The complete, 100 year anniversary limited edition collection of books by Beatrix Potter. Purchased from her home in the Lake District, Hill Top Farm. I can't even say how much I love these! They are so beautiful.

Now I just need to go back to the UK to pick up the places I didn't have time to visit this time: Bath or Chawton for a complete works of Jane Austen, and Haworth for the Bronte sisters.

Years ago, I bought Wuthering Heights at Haworth, but it's been read so much it finally fell apart.

To read more about the great literary places I visited, see my post at the Utah Children's Writers blog.

What are some things that you love and inspire you?
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18 comments:

  1. D.G. HudsonJune 25, 2012 at 9:33 AM

    We received a set of Beatrix Potter books for my older daughter's birth from a close friend. Our girls know about Hunca Munca and the two bad mice and all the other little critters.

    Lovely purchases and the kind of thing I buy, too. Lucky you getting to see England and Scotland!

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    1. Julie DainesJune 26, 2012 at 11:00 AM

      I love Beatrix Potter. Her tales are lovely. Thanks for the comment, we had a great trip.

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  2. Brent WescottJune 25, 2012 at 11:49 AM

    I'm simply jealous of your trip. I'm off to read about the literary places you visited.

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    1. Julie DainesJune 26, 2012 at 11:01 AM

      It was an awesome trip. I'm already planning the next one. I can't keep myself away from these places I love.

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  3. prerna pickettJune 25, 2012 at 12:24 PM

    sounds like you're having blast! I can't wait to visit those places someday.

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  4. Brooke @ Silver LiningJune 25, 2012 at 5:01 PM

    SO COOL (although I'm really glad you're back). I can't wait to hear all about your trip and see pictures and everything! Sounds like you guys had a ton of fun.

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    1. Julie DainesJune 26, 2012 at 11:02 AM

      We had so much fun. I loved it. As soon as I get all the picture organized I'll put up a post of our trip.

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  5. T.J. ReedJune 26, 2012 at 7:40 AM

    Sounds like an awesome trip!! A piece of work that inspires me is an article by Lt. Colonel Dave Grossman. He explains the mentality of individuals by using sheep, sheep dogs, and wolves. It is inspiring and spot on. I found that I am a sheep dog and couldn't be prouder of that title. If you do a Google search of Dave Friedman, On sheep, wolves, and sheep dogs you will find this article. You will not be disappointed.

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    1. Julie DainesJune 26, 2012 at 11:03 AM

      I will definitely check that out. I hope all is well with you. I worry about your safety. Are you still overseas?

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    2. T.J. ReedJune 26, 2012 at 11:46 AM

      Still doing some hardcore training. Will be in the danger zone in Aug.

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    3. T.J. ReedJune 26, 2012 at 3:06 PM

      Was supposed to be Dave Grossman. Stupid smartphone corrected me. Haha

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  6. Jennie BennettJune 26, 2012 at 10:28 AM

    I am so jealous! That sounds like a dream vacation to me!

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    1. Julie DainesJune 26, 2012 at 11:03 AM

      I think it is every writer's dream to visit some of these amazing places. Thanks for stopping by.

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  7. OkieJune 26, 2012 at 4:35 PM

    How fun. I'm super jealous...one of these days/years I'll make it over there. :)

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    1. Julie DainesJune 27, 2012 at 7:19 AM

      We had a great time. I hope you get there soon! Thanks for stopping by!

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  8. Jaye Robin BrownJune 29, 2012 at 5:09 AM

    That is so amazing, literary works bought in literary places. And you went to Beatrix Potter's home? Was it charming?

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  9. TaffyJuly 23, 2012 at 2:34 PM

    Beautiful books! LUCKY! I got a cool pen from Shakespeare place once...

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