The faculties of sight, smell, hearing, taste, and touch, and three winners announced.

{With nothing out of place.}

SEE
Woollen vests and cardigans drying

A zine of ours in Finland arrives
Symbols of Power: Napoleon and the Art of the Empire Style, 1800–1815, Hardy’s The Mayor of Casterbridge, Dostoevsky’s The Brothers Karamazov and The Notebooks of Malte Laurids Brigge by Rilke: four new treasures purchased from the wonderful Greville Street Bookstore (which sadly closes its doors forever on the 19th of this month)

HEAR
Coppélia (in anticipation of next week’s performance)
The pleasing hum of the heater
Cilla’s snores

FEEL
New shoes with braided trim on my feet
The broom in my hand as I sweep the garden
Warm cheeks from sitting by the heater

SMELL
Sweet Paprika and Rosemary on my fingertips

Notes of angelica, lavender and geranium in my shampoo and conditioner

Hot chocolate, cooling

TASTE
Mandarin pieces
White chocolate squares

Tofu bibimbap with egg (A dish to recreate at home if ever there was)

Thank you for playing along with my giveaway now closed and for making my decision all the easier as to which postcard collages I should print. From my hat, I pulled the names of three winners. Congratulations to you, Beck (one half of handmadelife), Aris and Ritva. Were I able I’d give away more, one to each of you for your help. It was most insightful to learn which ones you favoured.

More soon, I promise.

+ Introducing: Artists' Books (It was great meeting you, too, Ali, and showing you a few of our artists' books)