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    Small Business Spotlight – Tinted Prose (Custom Painted Books)

    Alright y’all, it’s time for another SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT! This is the feature where I introduce you to wonderful people who make extraordinary items, and also act as your enabler. Yup, I don’t have any regrets. I’m glad I get you to buy these items. Think of all the love put into every single one! Open that wallet. Let’s get started. Today’s spotlight is on Tinted Prose, run by one of my best bookstagram friends! Do you love books with gilded edges? Oh, friends, this shop takes that to the next level. Get ready for some painted books that will…

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    Small Business Spotlight – Bookish Jewelry

    It’s time for another small business spotlight post, and this time around we’re celebrating all things shiny and wearable. Jewelry to be exact! Heck, it’s just stuff that I would totally want to buy and now I’m sharing it with you. Let’s get started! ** note that all photos are the property of the store owners ** Realistic Miniature Book Earrings by Silver Fox Craft I had to start with these because the INSTANT I saw them, I wanted them in my life. Not only do these perfect little earrings have the beautiful covers of our favorite books, but they even…

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    Small Business Spotlight: Spooky Finds

    It’s time for another small business spotlight post, and this time around we’re celebrating all things spooky! Or, at least, spooky cute? Heck, it’s just stuff that I would totally want to buy and now I’m sharing it with you. Let’s get started! ** note that all photos are the property of the store owners ** ========================================================= Double, Double, Toil & Trouble Pin by TheGrumpyUnicornCo Every witch needs her very own boiling cauldron to cackle over. If it’s pin sized, and ready to put on your lapel, I call that a win! Plus we have a Shakespeare reference here. So,…

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    Small Business Spotlight: Bookish Apparel

    Happy Friday, my bookish friends! I’m here today to give you some fabulous Friday feelings, with another Small Business Spotlight. In case this is the first one that you’ve seen, this is a post where I share with you all of the amazing bookish finds I’ve stumbled across on the web. You can find the rest of them right up there (*points to the nav bar*) under “Features”. This week’s theme is APPAREL, because what’s better than wearing your love for reading on your sleeve? ** note that all photos are the property of the store owners ** ========================================================= Jane…

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    Small Business Spotlight: Bookish Pins!

    Hey guys and dolls, you’ve made it Friday! Congratulations! I thought I’d give you a reward, by doing a special Small Business Spotlight that’s going to make you want to pull out your wallet and shop. Were you paid today? Excellent… EXCELLENT. Let me tempt you with some awesome bookish pins! Now, before I start, you should know that I am an avid collector of pins. Which means, of course, that a lot of these are either already in my collection or on my wishlist. I can vouch for these amazing stores, and hope you find something that you love!…

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    Small Business Spotlight – Bookish Cross Stitch and Embroidery Patterns!

    It’s been a while since I’ve done one of these, and so I thought I’d bring you some highlights of what I’ve been doing with my free time lately! Yes, I’ve been in a reading slump for a while. The good news is that I’ve taken up cross stitch and embroidery again, and found some amazing bookish goodies in the process! So here’s some of the best I’ve found, to hopefully kindle a fire to make something of your own! **Note that all pictures are the property of the store owners** Hogwarts Cross Stitch Kit at Stitchering I cannot be…

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    Small Business Spotlight: Luna Love by Corinna

    It’s been over a month since I last posted one of these, and I’m so sorry bookish friends! I honestly want to keep this habit going, because there are so many amazing small businesses out there deserve your love! As a member of bookstagram, I’m constantly buying bookish merchandise and gushing over it. Let me bring you into that circle too. If you spend too much money? Well… I’ll consider it a job well done! Today’s spotlight is on one of my favorite shops, and people: Luna Love by Corrina! =================================================================== Now not only is Corinna a totally fabulous person,…

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    Small Business Spotlight – Members of the AABOCB!

    It’s time for another edition of Small Business Spotlight here on HDB, and this time I’m very proud to present my AABOCB (we’re the Anti-Anxiety Book Obsessed Coffee Brigade) ladies! My hope is that, like I did, you’ll fall in love with the amazing items that they create. I’m hoping some of them will also be by again later in the year, with their own individual spotlights, but for now let me give you a peek at what they’re up to! *** First up is Erin from The Bookshelf Quest shop! Her claim to fame is her origami jewelry, which…

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    Small Business Spotlight – Bookmarks For Kindness

    Good morning everyone! Welcome to a new spotlight here on HDB, where we feature small businesses and organizations.  When I first entered the world of bookstagram, I was blown away by all the people out there who put their heart, soul, and passion into the bookish items that we all love to fill our shelves with. This is my attempt to give them some love, and introduce you to the people behind those shops! We’re kicking off this new feature with a brilliant charity program that was dreamed up by one of my newest (and particularly amazing) friends on Bookstagram!…