Monthly Favourites: June and July 2021.

 Hello Loves! 

I kinda dropped the ball when it came to blogging last month. 

I just took a break and didn't force myself to post quite as regularly as I normally would. As a result of which for the first time this year I missed a monthly favourites post...something I was so proud of putting out every single month. 

So since it's the end of July and it's time to share another round of faves, I figured I'd just combine two months and give you a round up of a few of my favourite things from the last two months. 

So here we are...June and July and some Joys from both these rainy months. 

Buckle up...

Here we go...

Let's talk about June first. 

Let me just say that June was an incredible, incredible month. 

One of the bests I've had all year. 

It was a blessing. 

Full of amazing books. 

Lots of reading. 

Binging books. 

And so much happy mail! 

I cannot even! 

1. Reading: I read some 15 or16 books in June and I loved most of them. Sadly my June Wrap-Up is also something I skipped but I will be putting it up soon and I will share about the books I read and loved. I read a book a day on most-ish days and felt like my old self was resurfacing. It made me so happy. 

2. Art Journaling: I set up a new tiny art journal and let myself be creative more often and created little spreads, some dinky and some not-so-dinky. It made me happy and I am so glad I carve out time to let myself colour and paint and collage. It makes me so happy and I am determined to do more of it. 

3. Spooky Books: I read so many thriller and even some horror stories in June. Rains + Scary books are some of my favourite things in the whole entire world. And June blessed me in this regard. 

4. Bookmarks: I added so many gorgeous bookmarks to my life in June that I cannot even begin to tell you. Some I bought to support indie-artists in raising funds for Covid Relief and those made me especially happy. 

Art, portraits and pressed flower beauties. I will never not want pretty bookmarks and art in my life. 

I bought beauties from Tori, Deyaa, Papyrus Cotton, Painted Petunias and Page Break. All women run IG shops. And incredibly talented folks. 

5. Blog Turned 8 Years Old: My precious blog, my little corner of the internet turned 8 years old. I bought a fewwww books to celebrate this momentous occasion. Ate cake. Felt loved. And felt really grateful and proud of myself to continue this labour of love. 

6. Eating Mangoes Properly and a Lot of it. Thank God for delicious mangoes! 

7. The New Conjuring Film. Uff, I watched it on a day I was most sad and it lifted my spirit in ways only a horror film can. Most appreciated. However, the film itself isn't perfect. It is not scary at all TBH and perhaps my least favourite in the series. 

8. Chai. Rains equal chai in my world and I drank and brewed a lot of  tea and loved it. Chai and buttered toast is my all time favourite comfort food and I ate a lot of it in June. 

9. A new pouch from Joyeeta. With a happy little Doggo on it. My sister is currently using it to store her Kindle. 

10. Bags from Taaga by Reema. I talked about these in my previous post. 

11. A few new pens and markers from Scooboo. Also some new painting and art supplies. 

12.  A few new book sleeves. I promise to take about them soon. 

Like I said June was a bloody good month and I am so grateful for it's many many blessings. 

OK now July. 

July has honestly been a bit extreme. 

There have been some very BIG Joys and some very Low Lows. 

Ugh! 

But overall, July has been kind. 

Here are my July Favourites: 

1. Reading my 100th Book: Reached my reading goal of 100 books this month. Read a Ray, Feluda story to ring in my 100th read. Felt most satisfied and very chuffed. 

2. Got Vaccinated! Well got my first dose and thank God for finally finding a slot. All thanks to Baba who was relentlessly looking for slot for us. The following days were agony of body ache and over but a week later I feel fine again. 

3. Morning Pages: July started with some very happy mail and some very thoughtful gifts from our friend Meenakshi who sent us some 8 journals! I started July hoping to write more and work on some story ideas and this gift, which arrived on the 1st set me up nicely and made me follow through on my promise. So I set up a journal for my morning pages and wrote pretty much everyday. Either soon after I woke up or just before I went to bed and it's done wonders for my mental health. 

4. Brooches from Naksha Art: Got another set of happy mail from Naksha. These bird brooches made us so happy. They are so well made and my sister's bird loving heart just loves them. Will share a proper haul soon. 

5. A New Handbag from Karan Handicraft: I moved into a new bag this month. After February. Not that I am going anywhere but still. It felt nice to move into a new purse. This one arrived from Karan Handicraft and I love it so much. A mix of leather and bamboo and it's lined on the inside with Ajrakh hand blocked cloth. It's a total delight! It is beautiful inside and out and so well-made. It is our second bag from them and I see us getting more from them in the future. 

6. Terrace Time: Weather permitting, we spent a lot of time on the terrace this month and it was nice, so nice to watch the world go by and read and write with my plants. 

7. Art Journaling: Journaled a lot this month. In both my little journal and my regular sized journal. It was great as always. 

8. Reading: My reading life was pretty good this month. Since I read only Indian books in August, July acts a little like a chance to read the world. I read from from so many different countries this month: Japan, Vietnam, Korea, Nigeria, Bangladesh and Botswana. I read some incredible books that I will talk about in my Wrap-Up tomorrow. 

9. New Plushies: We got two veryyy squishy friends from Purkal Stree Shakti. An elephant called Chutney and a Cow called Idli. They are so cute and squishy and make me so happy. 

10. Mango Bobbie from Chiaroscuro: My BIGGEST JOY this month and my absolute favourite thing EVER has got to be the kindest gift from the wonderful folks over at Chiaroscuro who turned six in June and very kindly sent me a little goodie. 

I literally shrieked when I opened my package and found my dream bag in it and that too in my favourite colour!

A Bobbie has been on my radar for ages and I cannot believe I finally have one. 

This is a Bobbie in Pumpkin, which is a delicious colour. Can't find a picture of my Bobbie and I haven't had a chance to do a little photo session with my mine yet. 

Such a thing of beauty no? 

I  am so moved that they sent me a Bobbie of my own. I cannot wait to go out in the world with her. 

Chiaroscuro is hands down my favourite place to buy bags from, we've been buying from them since 2017 and we love everything about them. They make some beautiful bags, that are well-made and sustainable and there is so much to choose from. So much! We own over 20 things from from and we always have our eye on one or more bags. For instance, I am currently mildly obsessed with Jake. 

This is what he looks like. 

Isn't he so handsome? 

He's meant to be a laptop bag but I plan on getting him and using it as a satchel. 

Pretty no? 

:) 

July has been so good. 

Oh I have one film favourite too. 

Fear Street: These films were so perfect for rainy nights and I lived for Friday nights where a new film was watched and loved. 

I loved 1994 best, followed by 1978 and 1666. 

Fun, slasher, creepy and so entertaining. 

Pretty hardcore too. 

I highly recommend these films if like me you enjoy horror and classic horror and slasher tropes. 

Ah! 

Done! 

Here are all the things I've loved in the last two months. 

June and July have been good to me. 

Sure there have been some blue days every now and again but for most part I found joy in books, stories, films and the kindness of people. 

I hope you had a good July too. 

Book Review: The Windsor Knot by S.J. Bennett

 

Book: The Windsor Knot 

Author: S.J. Bennett 

Pages: 282

Read on: Kindle

Read in: ~3 hours 

Plot Summary: The first book in a highly original and delightfully clever crime series in which Queen Elizabeth II secretly solves crimes while carrying out her royal duties.

It is the early spring of 2016 and Queen Elizabeth is at Windsor Castle in advance of her 90th birthday celebrations. But the preparations are interrupted by the shocking and untimely death of a guest in one of the Castle bedrooms. The scene leads some to think the young Russian pianist strangled himself, yet a badly tied knot leads MI5 to suspect foul play. When they begin to question the Household’s most loyal servants, Her Majesty knows they’re looking in the wrong place.

For the Queen has been living an extraordinary double life ever since her teenage years as “Lilibet.” Away from the public eye and unbeknownst to her closest friends and advisers, she has the most brilliant skill for solving crimes. With help from her Assistant Private Secretary, Rozie Oshodi, a British Nigerian officer recently appointed to the Royal Horse Artillery, the Queen discreetly begins making inquiries. As she carries out her royal duties with her usual aplomb, no one in the Royal Household, the government, or the public knows that the resolute Elizabeth won’t hesitate to use her keen eye, quick mind, and steady nerve to bring a murderer to justice.

Things I Liked:

1. The premise of this book seemed insane yet wildly interesting! The Queen of England being a secret sleuth! Imagine that! It sounded insane yet oddly intriguing and so, I just had to pick it up! 

2. After a young Russian pianist is found murdered at the Windsor Castle, MI5 and Scotland Yard thinks Putin had something to do with it. After all, the young man was a vocal critic of the Russian President on his blog. However, something was bothering Queen Elizabeth II about this murder. It didn't seem like it was an espionage-related or a politically-motivated killing. So, the Queen decides to do some investigating on her own! 

3. The Queen uses the help of her Assistant Secretary and an ex-aide to do the on-the-ground interviewing of people close to the victim, which makes a lot of sense because one can't expect the Queen to go around asking people about the dead young man! I really enjoyed the Queen's "voice" in this book. I know next to nothing about how she is in real life, but however she was depicted in this book seemed sufficiently charming. 

4. The actual resolution of the murder mystery is nicely done and is quite decent! Not giving much away here, in case you actually go ahead and read the book, which you should because it is good fun! 

Things I Didn't Like:

1. Nothing moves on the murder mystery till about the 45% mark of the book, which is a bit frustrating! The author spends a lot of time in world building- the Queen's daily life, the kind of routine she keeps, her various commitments, her interactions with the DOE and her staff etc. etc. Now, look, I am all for a good world building, but I would've appreciated some movement on the murder mystery front as well. The action only picks up in the latter half of the book and then it is almost very quickly, fairly suddenly, resolved. A bit rushed, in my opinion. 

Rating: 3.5/5 

(An enjoyable crime caper, especially, if you are a fan of the British royal family and are likely to enjoy learning about the Queen's everyday life, routine, engagements, palace details etc.!)

Haul: Backpack & Sling Bag & Kindle Sleeve Haul & Review from Taaga by Reema.

Hello Loves! 

If you know me you know I love me a bag or two. 

When I came across Taaga by Reema I swiftly fell in love with her bags and her quirky prints. 

I also love that she has so many different styles of bags. 

This bunch of bags is my second time getting something from her. I have since then bought a few more things from her and recommended her shop to several people and they've bought and loved her work too. 

This batch has a backpack in this delightful mustard and fish print. 

Two Kindle Sleeves. 

& 

A Sling Bag. 

All things beautiful and all things I love. 

I love this print so very much. 

We already had a tote bag in the red variant but I wanted this mustard yellow beauty in my life. 

The backpack is spacious, soft and a perfect companion to college/work or travel. 

The colour and print are vibrant and I am so happy with it. 

This is my Kindle Sleeve. 

I got this grey number to keep my beloved Kindle safe from the elements. And it's a perfect fit with a little room to spare. 

Here is my Kindle sitting half in and half out. 

Told you I love this print! 

Got this simple but stunning combo of red and black. 

It's just the right size and will hold a book, or your Kindle and a wallet and small bottle of water. 

Duck duck goose! 

This happy little fellow is my sister's Kindle Sleeve and it's too cute for words. 

:)

REVIEW: 

1. The stuff is very, very well-made and well-priced. 

2. Their turn around time is very fast. 

3. Reema is a very easy person to communicate with and talk to about what you want. 

4. The ordering process is easy and the whole payment to shipping process is also smooth. 

5. There is so much variety to choose from and they are also open to customisations! 

5/5 

Would highly recommend you go check her shop out and get something wonderful for yourself or a loved one. 

 Here are allllll my beauties from this batch. 

Will share from here soon! 

Haul: Pretty Packages and Sketchbooks.

 

Hello Loves! 

Let's talk about some happy mail today and something beautiful and well-made. 

A sketchbook made to perfection. 

Lately, in the last one month or so, my sister has slowly gotten back into art and painting. It's something she has always done in bits and spurts but since it has been bringing her so much joy lately, she decided on getting a better notebook to draw in. 

Et Voila, we found Akibuuki on IG and fell in love with her journals and sketchbooks. 

My sister ordered this A5 sized one from her and has used it for the last few weeks and is very, very happy with it. 

The packing is a thing of joy too. 

I love how small businesses go so above and beyond when it comes to packaging. 

A thing of beauty inside and out. 

And this is the sketchbook in question. 

The cover is jute embroidered with a little birdie and comes with a tie that ends in two little wooden birds. So, so cute! 

The sunflower brooch is made by Deesa by Deepika- we thought it went well with the sketchbook, so stuck it on the cover. 

The paper quality is excellent and takes water colours and regular as well as alcohol markers really well. Both sides of the paper can be used! 

You can check out these sketchbooks at: Akibuuki and the crochet sunflower brooch at Deesa by Deepika.

Haul: Handmade Jewellery from Gemini Art and Craft.

 Hello Loves! 

I love jewellery and beaded and boho jewellery especially takes me back to my college days and reminds me of walking in flea markets and finding something beautiful and quirky to wear. 

When I found Gemini Art and Craft I was reminded of the kind of jewellery I wore as a college student and I needed some of her creations in my life. 

I got 3 earrings from her back in February and ordered a fresh batch of earrings this month too. 

Here are my new acquisitions. 

These earrings were love at first sight. 

I love the quirkiness of these beauties. 

Love the mix of colours, the textures and the beads and wool and cowries. 

I can't wait to wear them. 

The Goa vibe is so strong in these babies. 

Love love love. 

These are made from papier mache...I think. 

They are super light weight and so pretty. 

Immensely wearable. 

These fish friends I bought for my sister. 

A beautiful piece that will go with so many outfits. 

I am so in love with every single piece! 

It's truly one of kind, special and beautiful. 

Go check out Gemini Art and Craft and get yourself something unique and fun. 

Book Review: The Secret Keeper of Jaipur by Alka Joshi

 

Book: The Secret Keeper of Jaipur 

Author: Alka Joshi 

Pages: 309

Read on: Kindle 

Read in: ~4 hours 

Plot Summary: In New York Times bestselling author Alka Joshi’s intriguing new novel, henna artist Lakshmi arranges for her protégé, Malik, to intern at the Jaipur Palace in this tale rich in character, atmosphere, and lavish storytelling.

It’s the spring of 1969, and Lakshmi, now married to Dr. Jay Kumar, directs the Healing Garden in Shimla. Malik has finished his private school education. At twenty, he has just met a young woman named Nimmi when he leaves to apprentice at the Facilities Office of the Jaipur Royal Palace. Their latest project: a state-of-the-art cinema.

Malik soon finds that not much has changed as he navigates the Pink City of his childhood. Power and money still move seamlessly among the wealthy class, and favors flow from Jaipur’s Royal Palace, but only if certain secrets remain buried. When the cinema’s balcony tragically collapses on opening night, blame is placed where it is convenient. But Malik suspects something far darker and sets out to uncover the truth. As a former street child, he always knew to keep his own counsel; it’s a lesson that will serve him as he untangles a web of lies.

General Thoughts: This is the second book in the Jaipur Trilogy by Alka Joshi. The first book in this series was The Henna Artist and it is reviewed here. 

Things I Liked:

1. It was nice to revisit the characters from The Henna Artist and know where they are and what they have been up to. It was a nice little reunion, which is one of the best things about sequels. We have Lakshmi, our intrepid henna artist, who now lives in Shimla with her husband, Dr. Jay Kumar, and her ward, Mallik. Radha, Lakshmi's sister, now lives in Paris with her husband and two daughters- she works as a perfumer at Chanel. Lakshmi and Radha have both landed on their feet and are well settled, which was nice to see. 

2. We are introduced to a new character in this book- Nimmi- a tribal woman from the upper Himalayas. Nimmi is a widow with two young children and she and Mallik fall in love and want to be together. Nimmi resents Lakshmi for sending Mallik away to Jaipur to learn about the construction business. The evolution of Nimmi and Lakshmi's relationship is nicely shown- from mistrust to trust and respect. 

3. We also get to meet some of our known characters from Jaipur- Manu and Kanta Agarwal, friends of Lakshmi, as well the Singhs- Samir, his wife, his son- Ravi. The Singhs have prospered even more and are one of the most powerful and influential families in Jaipur now. 

4. The book starts with the opening night of a plush new theatre in Jaipur that has been commissioned by the Maharani and built by the Singh's construction firm. However, there are some irregularities in the quality of the construction materials, which Mallik, as an intern, discovers. He tries to save Manu Agarwal's job (as the head of royal projects) and when he is not able to achieve much, he calls Lakshmi to Jaipur to help their family friends. 

5. There is an inter-connected mystery between Shimla (involving Nimmi and Lakshmi) and what Mallik discovers amongst the debris of the collapsed theatre in Jaipur, which was nicely done. 

Things I Didn't Like: 

1. I didn't much care about Nimmi and her story. I mean, she is okay, but I didn't warm up to her or her complicated feelings towards Lakshmi. To me, she was written, to start with, as the evil new bahu, who resents the hold her mother-in-law has on her husband. I'd much rather have had Radha be in Shimla and see her life and her evolving relationship with Lakshmi. 

2. Lakshmi being able to resolve everything satisfactorily in Jaipur due to her connections with the Dowager Queen was a bit much. The mystery behind the collapse of the theatre and the smuggling incidents in Shimla had a nice build-up but it proved to be quite anti-climatic ultimately. 

3. Ravi Singh, Samir's son, was an ineffective, pointless villain. Almost like a paper tiger. Didn't understand why he was needed at all. 

4. The pace of the book was slow with several boring elements and it lacked the soul of the first book. There was little compelling me to persevere with the book, apart from just wanting to finish it. 

Rating: 3/5 

Bookmark Haul: The Women of Ray's Cinema.

 Hello Loves! 

2021 is 100 years of Ray.

His films. 

His writing. 

His characters. 

Are all so deeply a part and parcel of our collective consciousness especially if, like me, you grew up surrounded by his creations. 

A lot of artists have been paying homage to his genius this year and I am so happy to add some of them to my life. 

These bookmarks featuring some of Ray's Women are new additions to my Ray paraphernalia. 

They are from Debdyuti Creates who has become a new favourite artist. 

I love these Women and I love this Art. 

Iconic women from Mahanagar, Charulata, Devi and Nayak. 

So glad to own a slice of some of my favourite films. 

:) 

Book Review: The Truly Devious Series by Maureen Johnson

 

Books: Truly Devious, The Vanishing Stair and The Hand on the Wall 

Author: Maureen Johnson 

Plot Summary- Truly Devious: Ellingham Academy is a famous private school in Vermont for the brightest thinkers, inventors, and artists. It was founded by Albert Ellingham, an early twentieth century tycoon, who wanted to make a wonderful place full of riddles, twisting pathways, and gardens. “A place,” he said, “where learning is a game.”

Shortly after the school opened, his wife and daughter were kidnapped. The only real clue was a mocking riddle listing methods of murder, signed with the frightening pseudonym “Truly, Devious.” It became one of the great unsolved crimes of American history. 

True-crime aficionado Stevie Bell is set to begin her first year at Ellingham Academy, and she has an ambitious plan: She will solve this cold case. That is, she will solve the case when she gets a grip on her demanding new school life and her housemates: the inventor, the novelist, the actor, the artist, and the jokester.

But something strange is happening. Truly Devious makes a surprise return, and death revisits Ellingham Academy. The past has crawled out of its grave. Someone has gotten away with murder. 

Plot Summary- The Vanishing Stair: The Truly Devious case—an unsolved kidnapping and triple murder that rocked Ellingham Academy in 1936—has consumed Stevie for years. It’s the very reason she came to the academy. But then her classmate was murdered, and her parents quickly pull her out of school. For her safety, they say. She must move past this obsession with crime.

Stevie’s willing to do anything to get back to Ellingham, be back with her friends, and solve the Truly Devious case. Even if it means making a deal with the despicable Senator Edward King. And when Stevie finally returns, she also returns to David: the guy she kissed, and the guy who lied about his identity—Edward King’s son.

But larger issues are at play. Where did the murderer hide? What’s the meaning of the riddle Albert Ellingham left behind? And what, exactly, is at stake in the Truly Devious affair? The Ellingham case isn’t just a piece of history—it’s a live wire into the present.

Plot Summary- The Hand on the Wall: Ellingham Academy must be cursed. Three people are now dead. One, a victim of either a prank gone wrong or a murder. Another, dead by misadventure. And now, an accident in Burlington has claimed another life. All three in the wrong place at the wrong time. All at the exact moment of Stevie’s greatest triumph . . . 

She knows who Truly Devious is. She’s solved it. The greatest case of the century.

At least, she thinks she has. With this latest tragedy, it’s hard to concentrate on the past. Not only has someone died in town, but David disappeared of his own free will and is up to something. Stevie is sure that somehow—somehow—all these things connect. The three deaths in the present. The deaths in the past. The missing Alice Ellingham and the missing David Eastman. Somewhere in this place of riddles and puzzles there must be answers.

Then another accident occurs as a massive storm heads toward Vermont. This is too much for the parents and administrators. Ellingham Academy is evacuated. Obviously, it’s time for Stevie to do something stupid. It’s time to stay on the mountain and face the storm—and a murderer.

Things I Liked: 

1. This series revolves around a cold case from 1936. Iris Ellingham and her daughter, three-year-old Alice, left for a drive on a spring day in 1936. They never returned home. Iris' husband, industrialist and millionaire, Albert Ellingham, left no stone unturned to find his wife and daughter, but to no avail. Ellingham Academy, the special school for gifted children and home to the Ellinghams, which is still open after almost 100 years forms the backdrop for the events of these books. The setting and backdrop for these stories is steeped in history and tragedy, which makes these books so atmospheric. 

2. In the present day, two students are found dead, and so, there are those murders as well that add to the mystery. Did those two students die accidentally? Or were they murders? By whom? Is the 'Truly Devious' killer still around after nearly 100 years? Or is this a copy cat? All of which are very good questions that need answering.  

3. The characters in these books are nicely etched and quite relatable. Stevie Bell, our intrepid heroine, is awkward yet likeable. She is determined to solve the Ellingham case and goes about it in a realistic manner, befitting a 16 year old girl, and finds clues slowly and pieces events together gradually. This is not to say that the books are slow-paced or dull, not at all. The books are fast-paced but the way the cold case and the present day deaths keep the reader engrossed and engaged. 

4. Stevie's friends- Janelle, Nate- and her romantic interest- David- are all likeable. They are characters that one grows very fond of over the course of the trilogy. They are not written like annoying, know-it-all teens, but as very believable bright young kids, who are reasonably cautious and sometimes out of their depth. Love reading about realistic teens! 

5. The way both old and new murders are solved is very interesting. The clues left from the 1930s and how Stevie finds them and pieces them together is very nicely done. None of it is very predictable or dull.  

6. Each of these books is interesting on its own with different things being resolved in each. So, you don't really feel like the author has been dragging on the narrative for the sake of the trilogy. Don't want to give too much away, but the resolution of both the cold case and the fresh murders is very, very satisfying. 

Rating: 4/5 

A great series to binge over a weekend! 

Friday Favourites: Bookmarks from Page Break.

 Hello Loves! 

For this week's Friday Favourites I want to share some gorgeous bookmarks I recently added to my life. 

If you know me, or follow me for any amount of time you know how much I love bookmarks. And this love has reached maniacal proportions in the last year. I have bought so many stunning bookmarks in the last year that it makes my heart happy. 

:) 

In the last 9 months alone I have bought over...OK I don't think I need to share a number because it makes me look mad. But let's just say a lot of bookmarks have been added to my life and my bookish heart couldn't be happier. 

I came across Page Break a while back and I knew I wanted to get some of her work in my life. 

So last month we got a few of her bookmarks and got two customised pieces from her and I am so so so impressed. 

Let's jump into the prettiness shall we? 

First up the packing was a thing of joy. She printed using leaves and it's so pretty. 

We have saved the wrapping paper to use in our journal spreads. It's too pretty to waste. 

I love how so many small business owners go out of their way to make their packaging so pretty and aesthetic. 

There is so much heart and love put into every order. 

I really really appreciate it. 

Here's the first one. 

It's a customised bookmark, a stack of all of our favourite books. 

Lahiri. 

Bronte. 

Saratchandra. 

Capote. 

Austen. 

Ishiguro. 

Christie. 

Conon Doyle. 

Ghosh.

Murakami. 

I am so so in love. 

All of my faves looking so adorable together. 

And a cup of coffee to top it off. 

Another bookish love. 

A reader sitting on a stack of books. 

Uff! 

So perfect! 

Dreamy and an image to lose yourself in. 

This here is a dream come true. 

I got this customised for my sister, a cherished memory from her childhood. 

A rainy day in her yellow Duckback raincoat and red rain boots that she was sadly never bought. So they've been added here. 

A rainy day from the good old days. 

My sister loves it so much and it will always be something we'll cherish forever. 

This one is a lovely mix of two floral bits. 

Dark. 

&

Sunshiny. 

This one is also so so so pretty. 

An ode to art and my favourite sunflowers! 

REVIEW: 

1. The bookmarks are lovely. Beautiful and an absolute thing of beauty. 

2. The whole ordering process was smooth and easy. Arunima was a very communicative shop owner and kept me in the loop about delays and shipping. Something I really appreciate. She also showed us the work in progress and showed us the final product once she was done and asked for feedback. 

3. I love that you can customise things to your heart's content. 

4. Arunima also sent us two free bookmarks and two stickers as a freebie which is so so kind. 

5. The pricing is fair and completely justified. 

I highly recommend this shop. 

Go check out Page Break and get yourself something stunning.