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[cinnamon-spark]

Instagram: @obviousstate

[designmiss]

Literature Quote Illustrations by Evan Robertson https://www.design-miss.com/literature-quote-illustrations-by-evan-robertson/ L’artista Evan Robertson ha realizzato delle illustrazioni partendo da alcuni testi dei suoi autori e scrittori preferiti, da Oscar Wilde a Ernest Hemingway. Potete ammirare altre foto qui, i poster possono essere acquistati qui. Via freeyork.org

[mybookbath]

Today I am celebrating 🎉VIRGINIA WOOLF🎉 This great lover of the English language and 20th century modernist was born on this day 138 years ago. I decided to gathered up every book of hers that I own and colour code them for fun! 💚 Which of her books is your numero uno? Mine is Mrs. Dalloway. However.., I also love A Room of One’s Own, Orlando, Flush, and The Waves very much. Really I just adore everything she has ever written! ☺️ . . . . #virginiawoolf #bookcollection #mrsdalloway #tothelighthouse #aroomofonesown #obviousstate https://www.instagram.com/p/B7wH7wWHWJ8/?igshid=1cxtwubkp5wqb

[simoneandherbooks]

Lol I’ve already seen this shot up but I don’t care. When you and your friends show up to @georgialouclark pre-launch party and you all wear the same @obviousstate tote bag, you do a little photo shoot. I might have been channeling my inner Kendall Jenner! I may be extra but I have reasons. . . . . . #bookphoto #bookfriends #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #friendsinreallife #bookevents #booklove #bookworm #currentlyreading #bookblog #bookphoto #obviousstate (at New York, New York)

[lesstalkmoreillustration]

Literary Canvas Tote Bag By ObviousState On Etsy

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[ireadergosumveritas]

“But first Kafka” ☕️ There is nothing like a little Jeff Goldblum and coffee to get you going in the morning! Anyone need an IV of coffee like me these days?! Haha. Anyway, I’m so in love with these Pulp! Classics covers. They are such a fun spin. ☕️ What gets you going in the morning these days? ☕️ #Metamorphosis #FranzKafka “Classics #SpecialEdition #PulpTheClassic #CoffeeAndBooks #ObviousState #ButFirstKafka #BookHoarder #BookBlogger https://www.instagram.com/p/B_qMQNtASLv/?igshid=acjo1ek8xgi

[esbmirime]

The Raven | Edgar Allan Poe ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ #theraven #edgarallanpoe #nevermore #evanrobertson #obviousstate #october #darkness #wandering https://www.instagram.com/p/B34pwCzIDVq/?igshid=k44y3o26bigv

[ej-potter]

~He Wonders About Himself~ No use hoping, or feeling vext, Tugged by a force above or under Like some fancotine, much I wonder What I shall find me doing next! . . . . . . #thomashardy #thomashardypoem #thardy #hewondersabouthimself #poetry #poetrycollection #findingmeinmytimeofneed #connection #postcard #obviousstate #obviousstateapparel . . . . . . Check out @obviousstate for some gorgeous goods that continuously take my breath away! 🌹 (at Doreen, Victoria, Australia)

[privilegedpoverty]

[etsyfindoftheday]

etsyfindoftheday 2 | 2.20.17

literary floral tote bag // samuel coleridge quote by obviousstate

obviousstate’s super-trendy floral bags also feature literary quotes — so whether you’re a fan of roses or peonies, or maybe coleridge or shelley, you’re bound to find a tote to fit YOU! this one says ‘the enamored rustic worships its fair hues.’

[lostinlit-becca]

Today has been a busy day, the start of April means the start of Spring Cleaning in our house! I am finally sitting down to relax now and I am reading some more of Blue Lily, Lily Blue and I have to say I am loving these Raven Boys and Blue too of course! 💙• • This beautiful calendar came in the January @owlcrate and is made by @obviousstate I absolutely love it and look forward to discovering which classic novel represents each month! 💙• #owlcrate #obviousstate #bluelilylilyblue #theravenboys #theravencycle

[mybookbath]

When a group of Penguin Little Black Classics meets a collection of @obviousstate Women Writers postcards and you realize they are going to be the best of friends. 👯‍♀️ . . These classy postcards by @ObviousState are a visual ode to visionary women with the likes of Austen, Christie, Brontë, Wharton and many more. They come in a set of twenty four. ♥️ Now tell me, do you like sending and receiving snail mail? 🐌💌 . . . . . . . . . #obviousstate #literarycards #penguinlittleblackclassics #penguinclassics @penguinclassics #womenwriters #blackandwhitebooks #forprettysake #postcards #booksandtea #snailmail #snailmailrevolution #happymail #sendmoremail

[simoneandherbooks]

Spending some time outdoors because I’m in such a reading slump right now. Sunshine will definitely do me some good. . I also wrote a little blog post about reading slumps and how you shouldn’t force yourself to read. Link in bio of course! Anyone else stop reading for a few days to recover? . . . . . #booksofinstagram #readingoutside #booksoutside #bookstack #obviousstate #flowers #garden #bookphoto #bookstagram #awildbookishlife #badassbookbabes #booklove #bookworm #readingnook (at Montclair, New Jersey)

[lesstalkmoreillustration]

Literary Art Print By ObviousState On Etsy

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[reagen-reads]

Top 5 Fav. Bookish Shops!

Top 5 Favorite Bookish Shops

          Hey Hi Hello friends, it’s me again. Long time no see, it’s been almost a month since I last typed out a blog post. I’ve said it once before, and I’ll say it again, Uni is an all-consuming maw – devouring any and every chance of actual freedom. Which is why I decided to take a small break for ME-time, I’ll do my homework later! Today I’m bringing you guys a post that I’ve been thinking about for quite some time. Over the past few months, I’ve found myself collecting more and more bookish pins, goodies, bookmarks, accessories, and well.. books. I have OwlCrate to thank for bringing a couple of these shops to my attention, and working with them all has been such a delight. In no particular order, I to present to you all, my top 5 favorite bookish shops! As I say in all of my unboxing videos, let’s get crackin’

          Now if you guys know me at all this should not come as a surprise, as I’m always chatting with this little group of people, we have the ever creative and unique – Raquel’s “The Melting Library.” First, if you have never heard of TML, then you haven’t really been paying attention to mot posts or stories. Raquel – aka the Scent Sorceress – crafts the most wonderful Soy Candles a bibliophile could ask for! I’m a HUGE candle freak, I would even go as far as to say Candle Dragon – as my collection has grown to the size of Smaug’s treasure hoard. For the past few months, I have had the amazing opportunity to be one of Raquel’s Reps for TML. Over this time, my collection has grown from a Niffler’s secret stash to a Dragon’s hoard. Raquel is without equal when it comes to her bookish scents and candles, if ever I have a custom candle idea, she always knows which scents will pair best. She is constantly inspiring us with her label designs, and she genuinely cares about the input and suggestions made to her. She even includes little quotes inside each and every jar, taking the time to make every step of the process magical. As difficult as it may be, If I had to pick my favorite scents, they would be Night Bazaar, Welcome to Hogwarts, Kowalski’s Bakery (sampler), and Pippin’s Pint! Be sure to check out her shop, I guarantee you will not be disappointed. 

Link to Raquel’s shop: https://themeltinglibrarystore.com/

          Moving right along, I have another inspiring woman to gush about. A woman that I have had the opportunity to work with, and though our time together has been brief, I already know that she has a customer for life. Benita – the original creator of BookBeau. Benita taught herself the craft that has taken the book world by storm, out of necessity. Like most of us, she brought a book with her everywhere she went, and unfortunately along the way she found that books need protection from the elements! Our precious paperbacks need armor! That’s when Benita taught herself how to sew, and created the first BookBeau! Talk about a woman who knows what she wants, and works for it! BookBeaus are a bookish accessory, NAY necessity that I use on the daily. I’m always on the go, whether it’s my commute to Uni, traveling to far off lands, or just on my way to work – having a Beau to protect my precious paperbacks is essential! Each Beau is made purely out of love, from one bibliophile to the next! I will always support those who have made something out of necessity, who strive for success. Benita just wants you to use the Beau, and love it. Pretty easy to support somethin’ like this huh?

Link to Benita’s Etsy Page: https://www.etsy.com/shop/BOOKBEAU

          Next we have another shop that I have always been interested in, but only recently became obsessed with – Obvious State.  Obvious State is a studio based out of NYC, crafting literary treasures for book-lovers all over the world! From bookmarks, to mugs, to calendars, prints, tote-bags, notebooks and more – each piece is dripping with beauty and literary aesthetic. Recently, I received a calendar from OS and I have already been asked by many friends and family members where I bought it. From there, I purchased three of their Greeting Cards – specifically their “Fair,” “Pathless,” and “Silver” designs – for a few of my friends on Bookstagram. They arrived in no time flat! Honestly, I was so surprised and overjoyed at the short amount of time that it took for me to receive them! Overcome by their beauty, it was tough to send them on their way, but a handwritten card from a friend is something too magical to keep to yourself. As of this past week, I have already ordered another Greeting Card, and their “Bloom” Bookmark Set. Each member of the team over at OS is so incredibly talented, and their customer service is always on point. I highly recommend that you check out what they’ve got going on, check out some of the amazing projects they’re a part of too!

Link to Obvious State: https://obviousstate.com/

          How do I begin this next introduction? This chick and I go waaaaaay back. I’m talking ‘baby Bookstagrammer Reagen’ back. A lady that I have literally scheduled a future kiki with – in full on Victorian attire, wigs, tea and all. Someone you may have heard of: Mrs. Evie Seo! Also known as EvieBookish on Instagram. Aside from being a full-time, wonderful Mother, Evie runs a successful blog and Society6/Redbubble store. She is so super hardworking, and despite everything that’s thrown at her (haters, etc.) she still continues to inspire us! All of her designs are so unique, colorful, and warm. I may or may not have a plethora of throw pillows and I’m definitely the go-to-guy when it comes to bookish mugs, solely because of Evie. I think I’m starting to see a trend here, successful women who know what they want, and take it! HELL. TO. THE. YES!

Link to Evie’s Society6: https://society6.com/evieseo

          Last but certainly not least, is a subscription box that I have always admired – Anissa’s very own: FairyLoot! When I heard the words YA+Fantasy+Monthly Box – I lost it. Being a huge reader of fantasy myself, the idea of a monthly subscription box curated around a book of this genre, packed with goodies, blew my mind! Certainly the box alone drew me in, but then I learned that on top of managing everything that goes along with a monthly bookish subscription box company, Anissa is also pursuing her Masters Degree! And here I thought that finding time to read after my part-time job and three classes at Uni this semester was difficult! Yikes. AND CAN WE TALK ABOUT THE FAIRYCHAT’S organized over Twitter? I could gush about these Boxes all day, and about how magical they are. If you have been in the market for a bookish subscription box, that values communication with its subscribers and provides top quality goods, look no further! There are so many ways to start your FL journey, whether it’s a single Box purchase, or a 3-6 month subscription, FL’s got you covered. Here’s the link to all things FairyLoot and how to get started: http://www.fairyloot.com/

 The overarching theme, I’ve discovered in this post is the power of Women! Inspiring, hard-working, diverse, successful women! 2017 is FEMALE & DIVERSE, and I am here for it.

 -      Reagen

[raeiolene]

January 2017 Owlcrate Box: Classic Remix. • • • • • Slowly coming out of my post thesis rough draft hibernation. It wasn't long enough. What's included in January's Owlcrate? Check it out: 👇🏼 • • • • • 🎭 Rose & Mint Herbal Tea, inspired by The Little Prince, & created by First Edition Tea Co. 🎥 An adorable book soap inspired by The Secret Garden, & created by TeaSoapBooks. 🎭 A beautiful bookmark inspired by Slaughterhouse Five, & created by Lexy Olivia. 🎥 Phantom of the Opera magnet designed by Sweet Sequels. 🎭 2017 calendar designed by Obvious State! Truly beautiful work. Inspired by children's classic stories. 🎥 RoseBlood by A.G. Howard, letter, & signed bookplate. Romantic, dangerous, and dark, you know it's a must read! 🌹❣️🖤 • • • • • #owlcrate #january #2017 #classicremix #bookdragon #books #reading #darkromance #genre #firsteditionteaco #tea #rosemint #tea #mint #bookmark #lexyolivia #magnet #thephantomoftheopera #thelittleprince #thesecretgarden #teasoapbooks #sweetsequels #calendar #obviousstate #roseblood #ajhoward #letter #bookplate #bookshelves #winter #owls #literature #knowledge