When it comes to reading, I like to find books that challenge me creatively and make me feel productive. Today I want to share some of my current favorite books. I haven’t gotten all the way through any of them, but they are so perfect if you’re the kind of person who likes to be reading ten things at once. :)
Creative Block
“Creative Block” is pretty much my middle name, and it is so refreshing to know that other people also experience this. Creative Block features amazing and encouraging interviews with highly talented artists. Each artist offers a project to help one get out of his or her creative slump. Many of these projects include making messes. Yes please. :)
Blog Inc.
Every blogger should pick up a copy of this one. Blog Inc. is full of advice about starting, maintaining, and growing a blog as a business. It includes dozens of tips on designing a blog, finding content inspiration, becoming a full-time blogger and so much more.
Made by Hand
This was quite the impulse buy, but can you blame me? Look at that cover! Some of the projects include making beeswax birthday candles, weaving fabric placemats (on a homemade loom!), and creating a batik-dyed beach blanket. I can’t wait try these this summer!
The Flower Recipe Book
At my work, a lot of people see The Flower Recipe Book and think it involves edible flowers. I thought so too. But nope! These are recipes for wedding blog-worthy bouquets and arrangements. The ladies from Studio Choo do a wonderful job providing detailed information about each flower. I can’t look at this book without wanting to run off to the SF Flower Mart.
Darling Magazine
I wrote all about how much I love Darling Magazine here. Still love it so much.
Ample Hills Creamery
I keep joking that this is how I’ll make friends when I move up to Portland. I’m not really joking though. There are so many delicious recipes in here straight from the Ample Hills Creamery in Brooklyn. Yum!
20 Ways to Draw a Tulip
In this book, Lisa Congdon doesn’t just teach you how to draw a flower; she gives you several creative ways to make that flower your own. Drawing isn’t my specialty, but I am definitely an avid flower doodler.
Have you read any of these books? I am seriously loving them. Let me know if you have any other recommendations!
crystal says
I’ve only had the opportunity to thumb through the Blog, Inc. book and I ADORE Darling magazine, but the others I haven’t heard of. I’ll have to add them to my keep an eye out for list to enjoy this summer!
Tenae says
Blog, Inc. sounds like a fabulous book and one I need to pick up – these are all such great picks!
Cristina says
I’m always in need of new inspiration. Thank you!
Ayla says
Thanks for these suggestions! I’m definitely going to check out the ’20 ways to draw a tulip’ book. I have started to learn how to draw recently and I love the idea of improving my flowers.