Cross posting and space saving.....

I was very interested to read niki's latest blog because I have been thinking the same thing for ages. I did not "catch" the "re-used" photos but each time I see the new issue of CL I think to myself that I wont buy it, I wont be drawn in by the lovely covers because Im just not seeing enough of what I used to buy CL for. Also, in every issue, I can find items by the same few major companies, over and over again. I feel like telling them that "yes, these items are beautiful, but there are so many wonderful companies that have yet to be discovered and I would like to see and hear more about them!"

I used to spend a fair amount of money buying the new "home" mags each month but now I really limit my magazine purchases. I flick through them before I buy them and if there isn't more than one feature that really catches my eye, I won't buy it.



I do seem to be buying Country Homes and Interiors more than the others. This last issue in particular has been quite inspiring and it came with a "vintage" craft type leaflet which was nice. I have SO enjoyed the pics of the homes and also the Easter feature including the easter cake with the primroses delicately scattered around. I havent posted a pic of it because nonnie already posted a bit about that issue! I seem to be so behind with "blogging" that I am cross posting with all my "vintage" pals!

Over the years I kept most of the magazines I have bought but as you know, they take up so much room and I am one of those people who will rarely go searching through my backlog of mags for a certain pics or inspiration. I was going to offer a mag each month here on my blog, like a trade, so you send me one that I didnt buy and I will send you mine, but lets face it, there are usually at least some photos that we want to keep. SO, a couple years ago, I started cutting out any photos I wanted to keep. I bought a basic binder and clear plastic sleeves and some thin card. I put all the pics I want to keep in the clear sleeves and the small pics get taped onto the card and then inserted into the binder.





This has worked very well for me. I cant tell you how many times I have flicked through my "inspiration" book, hubby does too! It even makes me happy just to look at it if I'm having a down day! It's great to have all my favorite inspirational photos in one place.