tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80079637156117842502024-02-18T22:55:23.818-08:00Modern OliviaElena @ Modern Oliviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08482748249119393444noreply@blogger.comBlogger90125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8007963715611784250.post-47289516604032031112013-06-11T12:53:00.000-07:002013-06-11T12:53:20.083-07:00Hello Kitty Sewing Machine by JanomeWhen I came across this on <a href="http://lizzyhouse.typepad.com/lizzyhouse/2011/06/so-ive-been-sewing-pretty-with-hello-kitty-.html">Lizzy House's blog</a>, I immediately fell in love with this <a href="http://content.janome.com/index.cfm/Machines/Specialty/Hello_Kitty">Hello Kitty sewing machine</a> :)<br />
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My first thought was that I can't wait to get this for my little girl when she is old enough to sew. However, I admit that I wouldn't mind owning one just for myself!<br />
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The reviews on Amazon are quite positive. People say it's a great little first machine for beginning sewers or for seasoned veterans who want a light machine to take to workshops. It also reminds me of the Janome Jem that I used to own in the US.<br />
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I picture my daughter learning to sew on it in the near future or just sitting on my sewing table looking really cute. Sadly, I think it's only available in the US at the moment but maybe one day!<br />
<br />Elena @ Modern Oliviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08482748249119393444noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8007963715611784250.post-15780740449555202672013-06-02T05:42:00.000-07:002013-06-02T05:42:16.063-07:00In Progress...<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
I got this lovely package in the mail recently from The Village Haberdashery and thought I'd share. I plan to use them all in a quilt (below) with the floral pattern as the large square centers and then the aqua for the little square. I just had to throw in some Pearl Bracelets in there somehow and I really love this pool color. The little girls will be used as the backing.</div>
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It's been a long time since I've added any new fabrics to my stash but with the new baby coming, I've been looking for some color inspiration for the new nursery. We plan to convert our existing office/guest bedroom into the new nursery and the walls are currently painted a soft blue. I think the paint color is really soothing so I will definitely keep it as is. Honestly, with less than 3 months until the baby is due, who has time to paint a whole room?<br />
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Anyway, here's my inspiration for the quilt: I pinned this picture of a <a href="http://threadtales.wordpress.com/2012/03/20/disappearing-nine-patch-quilted/">Disappearing 9 patch quilt</a> to my pinterest because I really loved the color combination of aqua and red.<br />
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I have no idea if I can get this completed before the new baby arrives but if I can at least cut up some squares, then I'll be happy!<br />
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Elena @ Modern Oliviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08482748249119393444noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8007963715611784250.post-27618423502410621892013-05-30T06:24:00.002-07:002013-05-30T06:31:16.700-07:00A Pod of Whale Softies...It's new baby season again. Not just mine, but I have several friends who have just given birth or are scheduled to so in the next few months. When I came across this <a href="http://www.thingsforboys.com/2013/01/a-whale-of-time.html">whale softie pattern</a>, by <a href="http://www.thingsforboys.com/">things for boys</a>, I knew I could make time to make a few as gifts.<br />
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My 3 year old sat next to me for most of afternoon and she really enjoyed "helping" me sew. In fact, she asked if she could have her own pink sewing machine. My heart melted but I think we have to wait a few more years on that one! She did have a lot of fun helping me fill the whale with "fluffies" though (aka polyfill stuffing).<br />
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The alphabet whale is waiting to go off to its new baby owner and the pink one if for my little one. She chose it's yellow eye color from my felt scraps. Personally, I think they look like 2 sunny side up eggs but she adores it anyway ;)Elena @ Modern Oliviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08482748249119393444noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8007963715611784250.post-25229108564516593152013-05-11T13:12:00.001-07:002013-05-11T13:13:11.987-07:00Quick London Bus Cushion<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
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Elena @ Modern Oliviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08482748249119393444noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8007963715611784250.post-9518737528310959962013-05-01T05:26:00.001-07:002013-05-01T05:26:13.262-07:00Dog's Colorful Day + Do-A-Dot Marker Fun<div style="text-align: center;">
I had the little one home sick from school this week so I thought I'd share a fun activity that we did together to pass the day.</div>
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I came across some cute activities on Pinterest related to the book Dog's Colorful Day, by Emma Dodd. We don't have this specific book but we do have Dog's ABC (also by Emma Dodd) which little miss really enjoys so I knew she would recognize the character. </div>
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I found some Dog printables online, took out the Do-A-Dot markers and let her get to work...</div>
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Check out these other blogs for more Dog's Colorful Day activities: <a href="http://adventuresinreadingwithkids.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/dogs-colorful-day.html">Adventures in Reading with Kids</a>, <a href="http://www.makinglearningfun.com/themepages/DogsColorfulDay.htm">Make Learning Fun</a> & <a href="http://sunflowerstorytime.com/tag/colors/">Sunflower Storytime</a>.</div>
<br />Elena @ Modern Oliviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08482748249119393444noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8007963715611784250.post-39916772057498739712013-04-29T06:45:00.002-07:002013-04-29T06:45:46.354-07:00New "Mommy & Me" books for the little one...With baby #2 fast approaching, I've been hunting for books to read to Little Miss in order to prepare her for the new arrival.<br />
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(R) I came across <a href="http://nosycrow.com/books/emma-dodd/baby-and-me">Baby and Me, by Emma Dodd</a> at my local bookstore. It's a sweet pull tab book about a little girl who looks after her dolly as if it was her new baby brother. Little Miss enjoys interacting with the book and learning about all the different things she can do to help the baby.<br />
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(L) There's a HOUSE inside my Mummy, By Giles Andreae and Vanessa Cabban was also another great find at my local charity shop. I especially liked this part where the book offers up why Mommy falls asleep sometimes. I think I relate a little too much!<br />
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Finally, I have <a href="http://www.harpercollins.com/book/index.aspx?isbn=9780061900624">I"m a Big Sister, by Joanna Cole</a> on order from Amazon. I found good reviews for this one all over the web so I'm looking forward to it's arrival.<br />
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Again no sewing has been done lately but until next time!Elena @ Modern Oliviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08482748249119393444noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8007963715611784250.post-20833406645566661872013-03-25T12:08:00.001-07:002013-03-25T12:08:17.823-07:00DIY Easter BonnetThe little one is having an Easter Parade this week at school and we (parents) were asked to make an Easter Bonnet for each child. I'm fairly sure this is an English tradition because I don't remember doing this back home in NY. My family and I used to visit the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easter_parade">Easter Parade in Manhattan</a> every year where the Easter bonnets are <a href="http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=nyc+easter+day+parade&hl=en&client=safari&rls=en&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=jShQUfmdC8WIOLu2gMgN&ved=0CAoQ_AUoAQ&biw=1496&bih=989">crazy and fabulous</a>. Alas, this is pre-school, so here's my very first attempt...<br />
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Again, times like these beg for a trip to my local Michael's but as there are none in England, I made due with picking up supplies at my local Poundland (hat, nest, pompom chicks & bunnies), Tiger Store (ribbon, felt flowers) and even Butlers (bunny & duck ornaments).</div>
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I got a chance to go to the <a href="http://www.twistedthread.com/pages/exhibitions/viewExhibition.aspx?id=41">Spring Knitting & Stitching Show</a> at Olympia over the weekend so I thought I'd share. I normally go to the show up in Alexander Palace but I was happy to go to this one too since it's not very far from where I live in London. I liked the fact that the venue was small, thus making it more manageable for a preggers lady to do in one afternoon. There weren't many quilts on display though but there were tons of venders on hand of course. </div>
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(Some cute ribbon from <a href="http://www.craftyribbons.com/">craftyribbons.com</a> and gorgeous Liberty lifestyle print bags at the <a href="http://www.fabricsgalore.co.uk/">Fabrics Galore</a> booth.)<br />
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I did manage to actually get my act together and sign up for a workshop this time. I took a really fun Soft Monster Toy workshop so that I could bring home something for my daughter.</div>
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I have so much fabric already that I didn't bring home much. Only a fun variegated ball of yarn (soon to be gender neutral hat for baby), some pre-cut hexagons and a super cute charm pack.</div>
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Elena @ Modern Oliviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08482748249119393444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8007963715611784250.post-86921188842722050252013-03-07T06:12:00.001-08:002013-03-07T06:12:18.309-08:00It's been a while + Purl Soho ReviewHi Folks. Yes, I know it's been a very long time since my last post. I think I needed a blog vacation for longer than I thought. I suppose I felt a little burned out after the holidays.<br />
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But the real reason for my long hiatus is the very happy fact that we are expecting baby #2 this summer. I've been experiencing a lot of fatigue this second time around so instead of using my spare time to sew or blog, I am trying to rest as much as I can.<br />
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I hope to get some, ok, <i>any</i> sewing at all done in the next few months but I'm going to let myself off the hook and just do what I can :)<br />
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With that, I'll leave you with a quick review of my trip to Purl Soho when I was in NYC over the holiday. Enjoy!<br />
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I finally got the chance to visit <a href="http://www.purlsoho.com/">Purl Soho</a> back in December while I was in NY. I've been drooling over <a href="http://www.purlsoho.com/purl/purlbee">their blog</a> for ages so I'm glad I got the chance to actually visit the store. Unfortunately, I have to say that I was a bit disappointed. I guess I was expecting to find some new and different fabrics but didn't come across any.<br />
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The store was certainly attractive, but I came away empty handed despite spending a good 30 minutes looking for some project inspiration. However, it was exciting to see many of the actual projects featured on <a href="http://www.purlsoho.com/purl/purlbee">the purl bee</a> to touch and admire.<br />
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The verdict? Purl Soho is great for fabric/yarn eye candy but I'm still loyal to <a href="http://The City Quilter, quilt shop in New York City www.cityquilter.com/">The City Quilter</a> for fabric.<br />
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Handmade wool felt ornaments</div>
Elena @ Modern Oliviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08482748249119393444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8007963715611784250.post-867053408876570042012-12-10T06:04:00.001-08:002012-12-10T06:04:34.525-08:00The Village Haberdashery: Open Weekend in LondonI interrupt my mini "blog vacation" to bring you some good news. <a href="http://thevillagehaberdashery.co.uk/">The Village Haberdashery</a> is one of my favorite online fabric stores and they are celebrating the opening of their new "bricks and morter" store this coming weekend. If you are in London, please give it a visit!<br />
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What: The Village Haberdashery's first Open Weekend!<br />Date and time: Saturday, 15th December 11-7 and Sunday, 16th December 11-5<br />Location: 47 Mill Lane, West Hampstead, London NW6 1NB (West Hampstead Tube station)Elena @ Modern Oliviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08482748249119393444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8007963715611784250.post-28392431133888238022012-12-05T13:22:00.000-08:002012-12-05T13:22:19.550-08:00It's Home Time....<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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I'm off to New York tomorrow for a pre-Christmas trip to visit my hometown, friends and family so things will be quiet here for the next week or so. </div>
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See you folks on the other side of the pond...</div>
<br />Elena @ Modern Oliviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08482748249119393444noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8007963715611784250.post-50797531787807361502012-12-04T07:03:00.003-08:002012-12-04T14:23:41.576-08:00My First Craft Fair!I finally had my very first craft fair experience this past weekend. I signed up to have a table at my daughter's Christmas fair and gave myself about 1 month to prepare. Here's a quick photo of my table set-up...<br />
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Elena @ Modern Oliviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08482748249119393444noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8007963715611784250.post-14396119644020529872012-11-14T08:22:00.000-08:002012-11-14T08:22:13.717-08:00W.I.P. Wednesday + My 100th Post!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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I noticed today that this will be my 100th post. I also noticed that I now have 100 followers on <a href="http://pinterest.com/modernolivia/">Pinterest</a>. I call that a happy coincidence!</div>
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I actually never thought I would have come this far when I started this blog. Initially, I just wanted to use the "non-baby" part of my brain and share my creative side along the way. I never thought that I'd actually have followers and meet so many nice online friends who share the same interests as me. It's really been a rewarding journey.</div>
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1. I made 3 little dollies as gifts for little miss (center) and her friends. Because my daughter is a mixed ethnicity (Filipino/Caucasian) I have a hard time finding manufactured dolls that resemble her in any way. Thus, I'm forever pinning doll patterns that let you customize eye color, skin color, hairstyle, etc. This particular pattern is from <a href="http://www.sewnews.com/content_downloads/Sew_Your_Support.pdf">Sew News</a> and dolls are donated to a <a href="http://comfortdollproject.blogspot.co.uk/">good cause</a>. It was great fun creating a doll for each girl.</div>
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3. I popped in the the Selvedge Magazine Christmas fair on Sunday and came away with some beautiful fabric from Karen over at <a href="http://www.blueberry-park.co.uk/">Bluebery Park</a>. </div>
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3. More softies for the Christmas Fair! </div>
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4. Finally, this is how I get some sewing done while little miss "helps" mommy. I often print off a coloring page of whatever project I'm working on so that little miss can work right along side me.</div>
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Elena @ Modern Oliviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08482748249119393444noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8007963715611784250.post-24485449847126374322012-11-06T02:53:00.000-08:002012-11-06T15:40:14.905-08:00The Softie Invasion has Begun...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Elena @ Modern Oliviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08482748249119393444noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8007963715611784250.post-30016163027452506492012-11-02T09:32:00.000-07:002012-11-02T09:32:06.331-07:00I heart Spoonflower!Woohoo! My very first <a href="http://www.spoonflower.com/welcome">Spoonflower</a> order arrived yesterday. Spoonflower had a 2 for 1 fat quarter sale last week <i>and</i> the fabric arrived nearly two weeks ahead of the guaranteed delivery date (int'l shipping too). I was very impressed with their customer service also. I think Spoonflower has found yet another repeat customer!<br />
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Finally, here's the finished Japanese fat quarter pillow/cushion that I started <a href="http://modernolivia.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/let-holiday-sewing-begin.html">earlier in the week</a>.</div>
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2. My very first covered button hair clip. I used some Liberty scraps and plain hair clips that I already had on hand. A bit fiddly at first but I finally got the hang of it. Funny enough, little miss was wearing the matching one yesterday and it has since "disappeared."<br />
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Elena @ Modern Oliviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08482748249119393444noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8007963715611784250.post-24977796764598424192012-10-25T14:22:00.000-07:002012-10-25T14:22:06.805-07:00W.I.P. FridayI've been off sewing for a bit lately. DH has started a new job and works longer hours now so by the time the little one is asleep I have no energy left to sew! I think I just need some new projects to get me going again. Here's what I've been up to lately:<br />
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1. Recieved this lovely package from the <a href="http://www.thevillagehaberdashery.co.uk/">Village Haberdashery</a>. I needed some basics and a few supplies to start several holiday projects. Annie does such a nice job with her packaging!<br />
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2. I finished a fabric covered journal for a friend's birthday. I used the tutorial from <a href="http://bloomandblossom.blogspot.co.uk/2009/02/journal-cover-tutorial.html">Bloom and Blossom</a> I liked the general instructions but next time, I will use my own measurements for the book as I had to adjust the measurements in the end anyway. The pink and yellow mechanical pencils aren't proper for sketching but how often do you find a perfect color match like that?<br />
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3. Yet another zippered pouch for a friend's birthday. I'm using up more and more of my precious Hello Kitty Liberty fabric!<br />
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4. I somehow signed up to have a table at Little Miss' christmas fair. Not sure what I'm going to sell yet but I always wanted the experience of having a stall at a craft fair. We'll see how this goes. Eeeks!<br />
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<br />Elena @ Modern Oliviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08482748249119393444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8007963715611784250.post-46063779095525392052012-10-01T11:13:00.000-07:002012-10-01T11:18:52.519-07:00Fresh Sewing Day - SeptemberGosh, it's October already? Not too much sewing this month but rather, learned a few new skills so I guess that counts? I made some zippered pouches for the very first time and learned how to do some hand embroidery. Oh, and I participated in my very first <a href="http://modernolivia.blogspot.co.uk/2012/09/japanese-charm-swap.html">fabric swap</a>. So I guess September was a month of "firsts" for me :)<br />
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Elena @ Modern Oliviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08482748249119393444noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8007963715611784250.post-79688528733478085652012-09-28T02:54:00.002-07:002012-09-28T02:54:38.072-07:00Funny Friday<div style="text-align: center;">
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Elena @ Modern Oliviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08482748249119393444noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8007963715611784250.post-56940623220535455272012-09-26T04:55:00.000-07:002012-09-26T05:04:12.385-07:00WIP Wednesday...Embroidered CushionThis week's task is to finish sewing up my Aneela Hoey embroidered cushion. I began the project during <a href="http://modernolivia.blogspot.co.uk/2012/09/embroidery-class-with-aneela-hoey.html">Aneela's class</a> the other week. I've finally decided on what fabric to use to finish it off...my Liberty prints from the Bloomsbury Gardens collection. It will be tough to cut into but worth it as I think the colors really complement the embroidery.<br />
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Elena @ Modern Oliviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08482748249119393444noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8007963715611784250.post-75047089377038726692012-09-26T04:46:00.004-07:002012-09-26T04:46:44.605-07:00A book signing with Oliver JeffersThis week, we were lucky enough to attend a book signing with <a href="http://www.oliverjeffers.com/">Oliver Jeffers</a> at our local Waterstones book store. Oliver Jeffers is one of our favorite children's authors and he was out promoting his new book, "<a href="http://www.oliverjeffers.com/picture-books/this-moose-belongs-to-me">This Moose Belongs to Me</a>."<br />
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The kiddos waited patiently in the queue as my good friend, <a href="http://mrsbrownsbooks.blogspot.co.uk/">Mrs. Brown</a> read "Stuck" aloud. </div>
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I have such a great love for children's books and I'm so happy that I get these types of opportunities to meet our favorite authors and expose the little one to my love of reading as well. </div>
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What's next? Another book signing by another favorite, <a href="http://www.rodcampbell.co.uk/">Rod Campbell</a>, in a few weeks time :)</div>
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