I love the smell of old books and papers. If there was a perfume called Old Books, I think I'd wear it. I'm in the process of emptying my bedroom because finally, after 8 years of living with its pink and orange 1980s wallpaper, we're going to rewire, plaster, decorate, and *trumpet fanfare* I'm getting a desk.A desk of my own.
It's not quite a room of my own, but I'll take it (grab it, even).
Anyway, in the course of my emptying, I keep finding lovely stuff that used to belong to my grandmother. She was a fabulous woman who was ahead of her time in so many ways. Much to the dismay of her family, she went to university and studied to be a teacher. Below are some of the things I've rediscovered as I've emptied my bedroom.
School certificate from 1933.
What's not to love about a book called 'The Courage of Jean?' (And it smells so good, too)
Here is Jean (being courageous, no doubt).
Sunday School Prize 1926.
What a wonderful looking book! You'll have to put up a picture of your desk once it's ready!
ReplyDeleteI heard a rumour that there was a posh perfume that smelt like books but have just looked it up and found it is unfortunately just a rumour: http://www.bellasugar.com/Karl-Lagerfeld-Release-Book-Inspired-Perfume-Paper-Passion-15805934
This would be wonderful if it was real, too:
http://smellofbooks.com/aromas/classic-musty-smell/ :-)
Loving the smell of books spray 'Classic Musty Scent' - I'm sitting here laughing at the thought of spraying it on a Kindle (think I might give in and get one for Christmas, gulp!).
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