Tag Archives: just for fun

Bookish scarves to keep you warm(er)

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Image by Jayneandd. Retrieved from Flickr. Used under Creative Common’s licensing.

If you have been bundled up to your eyeballs, you share Book Riot, Amanda Nelson’s frigid situation. Take a look at the collection of literary scarves she has identified for your viewing pleasure at http://tinyurl.com/meed6zl.

For good measure, note the link Amanda includes for coffee-themed sweatshirts too. Stay warm!

Just for Fun: People Who Have Life Figured Out (Or Not)

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You know you want examples of visionaries who walk among us! Take a peek at what it takes to be parent of the year and why not admire the low-cost, anti-stress machine too while you are setting your goals high for the new year? The full post is supplied by our friends at BuzzFeed, at  bzfd.it/JG8V5l

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Decorate Your Desktop

Image retrieved online from MakeUseOf 12/16/13.
Image retrieved online from MakeUseOf 12/16/13.

While the spirit of the holidays abound, don’t forget you can spruce up a computer desktop as well. Select from one of these 10 Festive Wallpapers to Prepare Your Desktop for the Holidays by MakeUseOf (December 2013.)

If you don’t care for these images, just for fun click on 5 Websites with Awesome Christmas Wallpapers (December 2013) to extend your holiday search.

Seasonal Bookish Crafts

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Image by erichhh. Retrieved from Flickr. Used under Creative Commons’ licensing.

Tis the season of cooking, crafting and all things creative. Therefore, this week CMLE’s highlights a post by BookRiot (November 2013) on book inspired craft projects.

Just for fun, use these mini projects to decorate your office or enhance a seasonal library display. Consider setting-up an impromptu crafting station for patrons/users at your library. Click here to let the gluing commence.

Special Note: Feel free to send us a photo of your latest and greatest bookish craft creation.