Last Thursday saw the return of World Book Day, a day in which small children dress up as fictional characters from their favourite books to attend school, something I know I would have loved in my younger days! I think this is a great way to get children involved in not only the art of reading, but the art of creativity. A way to make sure that they aren’t missing out on the key elements of childhood and those important developing stages. With days like World Book Day it allows children to see that there is a life beyond the screen in this gadget era we now live in!
I will admit that I do enjoy my screen time, scrolling through a world of photos on Instagram and Pinterest while also keeping myself up-to-date with all the goings on in the world, but I do draw the line at reading a book from a gadget. To me there is no better feeling than finding a pretty book (yes, a good cover does call out to me) and getting lost in its pages of storytelling, something that I feel a screen cannot deliver!
It is my love of pretty books that led me to the idea of creating a series of bookmarks, to turn some of my favourite photographs into a print size perfect for accessorising those current reads! I’m sure I’m not alone in admitting to using scrap pieces of paper or loose receipts to mark the page instead of a bookmark… something that seems wrong given how quickly we accessorise our gadgets, so why not our books too? ‘Little Landscapes’ are ready and waiting for you and your books on Etsy! Now you can own your favourite Lavender Line Photography print or typography print in a size that doesn’t require wall space or hanging and one that you can keep with you at all times! A perfect literature meets creativity combination!
