28 October, 2012

Weekend Reads - Launch


In an effort to appease my husband and focus on the family a little more I've decided to not quilt on the weekend. No work (even if a lot of my quilting is for fun) on Saturday and Sunday. That means I'm getting some relaxed mornings sitting in a comfy chair, tea in hand, reading. The girls read with me while the baby naps or we all watch cooking shows while I flip through cookbooks and magazines. Needless to say, I have a million things I could share with you.

This week I'm launching Weekend Reads, a new series here on Dining Room Empire. Each weekend I'll share with you what I'm reading, whether it be fiction, cookbooks, magazines, or quilting books. Perhaps it will involve a little book review, perhaps not. It might just be a capture of my weekend reads.

Take this weekend, for example. We went away to Banff for the weekend. A whole weekend of wonderful eats, total maniac time for the girls, some easy winter hiking/tourist activities, wood burning fireplaces, and lazy mornings. I actually got to read part of my novel yesterday. Now that was a treat!

Right now I'm reading Sweet Tooth, the latest from my favourite author, Ian McEwan. Curled up in a quilt (yes, I bring my own quilt to a hotel) I luxuriated in the time to get lost in a thrilling novel.

10 comments:

Nancy said...

Is it hard to give up quilting on the weekends? Maybe not so hard when you're not home but if you are...? I think I would find it a challenge. It's great that you're spending time with your family, though. I'm sure they love the attention!
Nancy
joy for grace

Lee D said...

Sounds like a wonderful weekend

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Marit said...

A lovely idea, bringing your quilt to the hotel! It looks just like the perfect company for a good read. I will enjoy your Weekend Reads. I love to get new ideas for good reads. This weekend I finished reading The Casual Vacancy by RJ Rowlings. Really enjoyed it.
; )

Suzanne said...

I occasionally bring my kids' blankets on a journey but never MY favorite quilt. What a concept!

Trudi said...

Sounds like the perfect weekend! And a little bit of home comfort too! Wonderful!

Sobia said...

Hey I just ordered that book! looking forward to receiveing it!

I miss the rocky mountains being so close. Toronto is too concrete!

S.

Jessica said...

oh, sorry, I commented on the wrong post. you know what I meant though, right?

Esch House Quilts said...

Sounds like a wonderful plan! I've been thinking I should try to take at least one day "off" per week. Too far behind right now, though :)

Barb said...

First time visiting your blog. I will be following--looks great!