After what felt like an unusually long winter, spring has finally come to England. The daffodils and crocuses were out a few weeks ago but it seems like the leaves have only now returned to the trees. It's even been warm in recent weeks!

Last Sunday I went for a walk around Kew Gardens and managed to get some photos, although it was then difficult to find some that I actually liked XD

This one was taken near the lake in the middle of the garden, as far as I know you can follow the path around the edge of the lake, but it's too short a walk for me so I haven't gone round again.

This little seat tends to get photographed a lot by me, I just like how tucked away it looks, like a little space of peace (not as peaceful as you'd expect though due to the Heathrow flight path).

Hopefully I'll have some nice pictures for a summer in Kew Gardens post!

Have a nice evening!

Crocuses

Spring is coming to the UK at last! Despite recent chilly snaps and extra snow up in Scotland and northern England it's slowly starting to warm up properly. There's blossoms starting on various trees around the place, daffodils are popping up in the grass in front of my flat, and when I go to Kew Gardens there's carpets of crocuses dotted around the place.

So since I've already done a post about daffodils I figured this time it should be crocuses. They look very delicate, but when there's lots of them together they create a really lovely sea of purple.

First Flowers by AniseSprout

Of course crocuses don't just come in purple, as this photo by Christine of AniseSprout shows. Her shop has got some really lovely photos of flowers and I highly recommend having a browse if you're looking for some new photography art for your walls!

Felted Crocus Heart Brooch by SandhraLee

I love the attention to detail in this brooch, right down from the beading to the thread used on the leaves SandhraLee has some seriously gorgeous felted pieces in her shop, well worth a look!

Miniature Purple Crocus by Marianne26

Speaking of attention to detail, I think it's safe to say that Marianne Cook has the steadiest hands in the whole of Wales! Her shop Marianne26 is all about miniatures for doll houses, including beautiful pots of flowers made using tissue paper such as these crocuses. It's fair to say I wouldn't have the patience to make even one of these!

Purple Crocuses Blank Notecards by pinkbathtub

These notecards are simple but very pretty, and just one example of the lovely paper goods that can be found in pinkbathtub. She also does recipe cards and giftpacks, all with lovely illustrations and designs.

Have a lovely week everyone!

Welcome!

Welcome to the Bibliophile!

The blog about books and paper and papery things and anything else that I can think of that may, or may not, involve books and paper (and papery things).

Today is the first day of May! It seems like an auspicious day to start a blog. The sun is shining, people are out having a nice day, the trees are green and many are covered in blossom.

Therefore today I bring to you some beautiful things with blossom in mind!

This journal was created by Labyrinth Leathercraft on Etsy. I love the way the colours of the flowers show up against the dark colour of the leather. Just imagine what you could write in a journal like this!

The simple colours and design of this businesscard by ArtsyNikki are very fresh and have a lovely spring feeling to them. She also does some lovely wedding pieces as well!

This photograph comes from the gallery of lauri. This subtle pink against the grey background make this photo simple but beautiful. There's lots of similar photos available in her shop!

And last but most definitely not least, this pendant is by resinpop and would look lovely on a little piece of leather cord or a sterling silver chain. Putting this little trinket on would definitely give you a smile for the day!

Welcome to The Bibliophile. Have a lovely day!