The Whimsy Bookworm: A Book Blog from India

 I am so in love with my journal this month!  It’s so adorable!!!  The TN is from The Black Canvas.  The folio is from The Bicyclist Stories. 

 Hello Loves! Set up my April daily journal, picked a katha stitch notebook from my stash and it’s the perfect notebook to celebrate Bengali New Year 🌸 Here’s a look: 

 Hello Loves 🤍 Monday was happy in my corner of the world.  Here’s why…. Got this very cute Book Lover tote in the mail. I’m going to make it my book tote. To keep my current reads, my Kindle and iPad in one place.  It’s from Bookscharms store.  I also got a whole bunch of bookmarks, which I’ll share soon.  A happy start to my week. 

 Flowers for Spring!  I love flowers and you know I love me some bookmarks. So acquiring these were a no brainer.  Got these from Riya Designs and I adore them.  These came in a set. Perfect for books of course, but also great for my journals and planners.  This one I have in a white background but I really like the sage green pop of colour too.  So cute. So happy with these.  This has been a very happy haul. 

  Hope you had a lovely Holi.  I haven't actively played Holi in years.  My Holi consisted of eating yum food and gujiyas. And listening to some classic Holi tunes that the building opposite mine was, blasting 😆 Here are some bits of colour from my life lately.  Bookmarks.  A plethora of markers that I love.  New ebooks.  Ice-Cream Sundaes.  Some new summer clothes.  Plushies and Books.  Art in picture books. ❤

 Monday Blues.  Some hints of blues from my camera roll.  📸 A pretty tiny bookmark. From Plain Paper Page on IG.  A fabric ring from Mela by Shreya that I love  A blue blockprint sheet and a book that made me a little blue.  An armful of bangles.  A tote from Lific and a phone cover from Taaga. Love how well they go together.  And finally the bluest skies. Not a cloud in sight. Everyday views out my window. 

  Nothing like a cup of coffee to lift my mood.  Bought these yellow blooming mug from Weaving Homes recently and I love how bright and cheery it is.  I am still drinking my coffee cold because Mumbai is resolutely not having a winter.  But no complains, I am a through and through cold coffee girlie ☕ 

 Hello Loves!  Today I just want to love on my newest squish friend.  A lil Froggie from Strawbabie.  I mean look at her!  I am obsessed.  OBSESSED.  🐸🐸🐸🐸🐸 I have wanted her since I first saw her, back when she was first launched but I told myself I had to be a grown-up and not cave in and get every single cute plushie/crochet cutie I see!  I had to be mature.  This firm self-talk lasted for a few months and as December rolled around, my resolve to be a grown ass woman fell by the wayside and my urge to Treat Myself took center stage.  And here she is.  I love her so much!  Her face makes me smile every single time.  She brings me so much joy.  I love things like these.  Silly. Sweet. Handmade. Cute.  I am so glad I got her, she is worth every paisa.  :)  Go see if you want one for yourself.  

 Hello Loves!  2023 has been the year of Tote Bags for me. I fell in love with tote bags and went a little crazy buying totes all year round and I have no regrets. I mostly bought from small businesses and got the cutest works of art.  Here are some Top Totebags of 2023. In no particular order.. Here we go..  1. Studio Joyeeta: Starting off with a forever fave Joyeeta, who started a merch line and we for two totes (obviously) and this lady is my favourite. Nicely made and featuring Joyeeta's incredible art.  I love it.  Check out her beautiful stuff on her website .  2. Strawbabie: I found this shop on IG and got myself some totes and stickers an other cuties from them. I currently have another order from them on the way to me.  I adore these totes. I used them as a Planner Tote and my Reading tote.  So cute, go check out their shop for some delightful things.  Find them here.  Love their aesthetic and vibe 🎀 3. La Dolce Vita: S...