COVER REVEAL for Follow the Dawn!

I've been so excited to read Rachelle Rea Cobb's new release which will be coming out on February... in the meantime, here's the cover reveal to tide us over until then!



ABOUT
Follow the Dawn

Anna Emory grew up the invisible younger sister, shy and quiet, and she prefers it that way. But her father’s attempts to arrange an unsavory marriage teach her that courage is sometimes found in adversity.

Then she meets a boy and his father who tip her quiet world upside down.

Captain Mathieu Tudder has run from responsibility, entrusting his young son’s care to another and devoting his Sea Beggar ship to the cause of the Dutch Revolution. After the cause fails, Tudder returns to England for the son he left behind, all he has left of the wife he lost. But Titus prefers a mysteriously quiet nursemaid to his estranged father.

Tudder wants his son back, yet Anna stands in his way. Will these two hearts—the battle-scarred and the broken—ever find true freedom?

ABOUT
The Author

Rachelle Rea Cobb has history with words. She penned her first short story in middle school, her first novel right out of high school, and signed a three-book publishing contract right after college. Her Steadfast Love series (from WhiteFire Publishing) and 2020 release, Follow the Dawn (Illuminate Publishing) are set during the Dutch Revolution. She is also the author of Write Well, a short writing guide designed to teach the structure of good writing. Rachelle is a freelance editor, an author of six books, and voracious reader. If you're looking for her, check the bookstore. In 2016, she married a man with the same name as her fictional hero and they live happily ever after in a fixer-upper by the sea. She's a fan of chai and lemonade (though definitely not together)!

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PRAISE for
Follow the Dream 

"Follow the Dawn rides the waves of a tumultuous period of history amidst the churning
brokenness of two people held captive by past failures. A beautiful story of redemptive
and affirming love." —Anne Mateer, author of Wings of a Dream


"Through a finesse of description and with a cast of sometimes flawed but loveable
characters, Cobb brings us a story of love amidst heartbreak and tragedy. Placed in an
unusual but refreshing time period and setting, Follow the Dawn explores the true
meaning of family, friendship, loss, and restoration. It's refreshing to see a romance that knows its stakes, but still leaves readers feeling satisfied from beginning to end." —Hope Bolinger, author of the Blaze trilogy 



STEADFAST LOVE SERIES


I've talked about this series before on my blog... because it's one of my FAVORITE TRILOGIES EVER! Seriously, I'm beyond excited to know that another book is on it's way from Rachelle. She creates such beautiful stories, people. So if you haven't read this series yet, READ IT NOW before the new release comes... or at least put it on Christmas wishlist, ya'll!




In 16th-century Europe, the Reformation rages between Protestants and Catholics. Gwyneth, a half-Dutch Catholic, flees from England to Holland to escape the man who murdered her parents. When he follows her there and insists he came to rescue her, will she trust this man called Dirk? When tragedy strikes, will their steadfast love erode?



So, have you read any Rachelle Rea Cobb's books? 

What do you think of the book cover for her February release?

The Power of Storytelling for Christ

C. S. Lewis, Madeleine L’Engle, and the Power of Storytelling

article by Warren Cole Smith

"Artists such as Madeleine L’Engle and C. S. Lewis help us remember that the Bible is more than just a collection of stories. The bible is itself a magnificent story of the creation, fall, redemption, and ultimate restoration of all things...."

— Continue reading at rabbitroom.com

Let's discuss it!

Who are some of your favorite Christian storytellers?

What kind of storytelling do you think is missing from the market today?

Best deals + freebies in Christian Indie Books! >> Giveaway, Exclusive Interview ++

Welcome! I wanted to tell you about a HUGE sale that is going on this weekend! There are over 150 titles available and they are all either $.99 or FREE! There are also a long list of paperbacks for sale at incredibly discounted prices as well! And the good news is they are all clean reads! Be sure to go check out this amazing sale HERE. <<<<<<<<

There is also an amazing giveaway going on! Grand Prize winner receives 20 paperbacks and the 2^nd place winner gets 20 e-book titles from the sale for free! 



Angie Thompson is one of the authors featured in this sale and giveaway... and also in an EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW here on the In the Bookcase blog!

Let's start the interview!


Hi, Angie! I've heard great things about your books. I'm excited to read some of your titles soon. What is your favorite genre to write in?

Angie Thompson: Ugh…this is payback for all the times I’ve asked this question, isn’t it? At least you asked about writing, not reading… No, I take it back; that’s still such a hard question!

Since I bounced back and forth like a ping-pong ball trying to answer this, I decided to go to the official source—my story files. And the answer is…historical! Which is funny, since only one of my published stories so far has been historical. But I’ve started more historical stories than any other genre, so there you have it! (If anyone is curious, contemporary appears to be my second favorite, followed by sci-fi/futuristic, kingdom adventure, and random things like allegory that defy me to put them into a genre.)


What kind of research have you found yourself involved in by writing? Is there anything you're researching now for your next story?

Angie Thompson: I definitely think there should be some sort of official author status on Google, just to let anyone who’s monitoring my internet searches know not to put me on a watch list! I was seriously a little spooked about what kind of red flags I might be raising when I started searching for pictures/layouts of the airports my characters were supposed to fly into/out of. 😊

I also have a bad habit of injuring my characters or making them sick, so I’ve ended up doing a lot of medical research for different stories. That’s especially difficult for historical fiction, because when I want to know about the treatment for scarlet fever, I’m not looking for fifty articles advising me to go to the hospital immediately… On the other hand, I decided not long ago to create a fictional medical condition for a futuristic story and suddenly found myself with piles of research on how to actually make it work in a convincing way. Did I mention I had also saddled myself with a main character who was a doctor? Oh, dear…

The good news is that my next story has passed the plotting stage and is into rewriting/editing, so hopefully I get a break from the random research for a while. Except that in the back of my mind, I’m still plugging away at that new medical condition…


What are some of the biggest inspirations you have regarding your writing? (Are there certain people, or books, or TV shows, etc.. that impact what you put into your writing?)

Angie Thompson: I get inspiration literally everywhere. One of the most bizarre (although also one of the most prolific) is dreams. If I have an interesting dream and enough time to mold it into something that halfway makes sense the next morning, watch out, world! My next book (or at least the one I plan to publish next) was inspired by a conversation my family was having one night, a movie I watched part of the same night, and the dream that melded them together the next morning. The idea for my first published book, Bridgers, was sparked by an episode of an audio drama. Other recent inspirations have been a Bible study, a kids’ movie, a favorite name, and—I kid you not—the most cliched opening line in history.



Since we're nearing the end of the year, tell us... what has been the most surprising book you've read in 2018? And (on a slightly different note) what is your favorite read of 2018 (granted you don't end up finding another favorite by year's end)? :D

Angie Thompson: Seriously?!? Favorite genre was unfair; this is just cruel! *sighs and goes to dig through my massive pile of favorite books*

Okay, there are several good candidates for the most surprising book, but I think I have to go with Castaways by Jes Drew. I volunteered to read it pre-release because I love survival stories, but I had no idea it would be so hilarious! Much better than I was even hoping for!

Now…if I’m counting my favorite read as a book I read for the first time in 2018, I think I have to give it to Becoming Nikki by Ashley Elliot. (It’s such a narrow margin, though!) If re-reads count, The Rivers of Judah by Catherine Farnes would be my hands-down favorite. Whew—that was grueling! Now I need chocolate. 😊

--- Find Angie online! ---

www.quietwaterspress.com

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Giveaway runs from November 22^nd till November 26^th @12AM ET Grand prize open to US winners only. 2^nd place prize is open Internationally. 

 

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Specter: Book Two in The Neverway Chronicles by Savannah Jezowski

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Eagle Eyes by Tammy Lash

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When Beauty Blooms by Victoria Lynn

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There Was Always Laughter in Our House by Sarah Holman

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Love Blind (paperback) by Angie Thompson

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The Seven Drawers by Kendra E. Ardnek

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Listen in to podcasts on Masterpiece's Little Women

PBS Masterpiece released some interviews recently, talking with the stars of the new Little Women adaptation. There's some cool behind-the-scenes stuff to learn about, with Maya Hawke, Angela Lansbury, Emily Watson, and others!

If you're not familiar with podcasts yet, don't let that stop you. Just visit one of the links below, press the play button, and listen in.

My recommendation? Listen when you're doing some work around the house, crafting, cooking, or when you're just going to be on your laptop for a few minutes -- I always like to keep busy while I listen to a podcast or audiobook.














What podcasts do you like to listen to?

Do you know of any literature-themed podcasts?



If you'd like to learn more about the Louisa May Alcott reading challenge, or to sign-up, just visit this link to start at the beginning.

Introducing audiobooks into your life...

Why Nonfiction Audiobooks Are The Perfect Choice
For First-Time Listeners

article by Sadie Trombetta

"Before I started listening to audiobooks, I will admit, I was a bit skeptical of the idea. A hardcore bibliophile, I have always felt a certain attachment to physical books, but once I tried listening to my first nonfiction audiobook, I was obsessed. If you have never tried this kind of "reading," nonfiction audiobooks just may be the genre that gets you hooked."

— Continue reading at bustle.com

My Top 5 Most Interesting #SUMMER Reads

Blogger Victoria Lynn (whose online home is found at Ruffles and Grace) is hosting a big blog party. She has a lot of fun things happening on her blog, so be sure to check it out this week. Sooo... I've been invited to join in the fun for her BOOK DAY!

What a joy it is to be ASKED to talk about BOOKS!

So, here at In The Bookcase we're going to talk about our best reads of the summer. I hope you've squeezed in some fun titles and made summer 2017 a good one for the books.

Here's a peek at what intriguing literary gems that my eyes have been feasting on... and I want to hear from YOU too! Here's 5 books that I've been totally engrossed in during these hot summer days.





Let's start at the top!


#1. The Magnolia Story
by Chip & Joanna Gaines

One of my favorite reads all YEAR long, not just from my summer reads. This Fixer Upper couple has been through a lot in order to have a successful business... and it's a beautiful (and inspiratinal) ride to read about. I definitely recommend this one!



#2. The Courtship of Jo March
by Trix Wilkins

Have you ever wondered what the American classic Little Women would have been like if things had just... turned out differently? I have. Truthfully, I just didn't "get" Professor Bhaer, but I'm not going to ramble about that here. This is an excellent book for fans of classic literature. {My review will be arriving on the blog shortly!}



#3. The Ape Who Guards the Balance
by Elizabeth Peters

This is book #10 in a series about Amelia Peabody, an archaeologist who excavates in Egypt with her husband Emerson at the beginning of the 1900s. This volume was a particularly good read in the series, especially if you've followed along with Peabody's earlier adventures. Intrigue, mummies, murder...



#4. Aunt Jo's Scrap Bag
by Louisa May Alcott

I read this volume during the annual Louisa May Alcott reading challenge that I host in June. I was thrilled to pieces with some of the vintage short stories found in this collection. I can't wait to read the sequel next year!



#5. The Mysterious Affair at Styles
by Agatha Christie

I haven't read much Christie yet, but I decided that I should start at the beginning somewhere, so I chose to read book #1 of the Hercule Poirot series. I was rewarded with a cozy page-turner, which has whet my appetite for the rest of the series.



I want to hear from you, readers! What were your favorite reads from this summer?!

Now since you've visited me In The Bookcase today, hop on over to Victoria's blog. She has a LOT of goodies happening this + TODAY IS BOOK DAY, which includes a FANTASTIC giveaway.




YOU COULD WIN SOME AMAZING PRIZES:

~ a Book Bundle of some of my favorite titles, including

· Left to Die by Ivy Rose

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· London in the Dark by Victoria Lynn

· The Reluctant Godfather by Allison Tebo

~ A Book Bestie (book protector) by Ruffles and Grace

~ Some special handpicked notebooks

~ A Book themed tote by Ruffles and Grace

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Tactful advice for the modern writer.

What’s Wrong With Adjectives & Adverbs?

article by Tessa Emily Hall

"When I was in elementary school, I was taught to incorporate as many adjectives and adverbs into my stories as possible.

My writing sounded like this:

The big, fat, yellow sun shined brightly against the light blue sky.

Colorful, isn’t it? And yet, sometimes those colors are the very things that distract the reader from the story...."

— Continue reading at almostanauthor.com

A fun interview about an Austen-themed novel... Emmeline!

Hi readers,

Today I'm talking with author Sarah Holman about her book Emmeline, which was released earlier in the year. It is the first in the brand new Vintage Jane Austen series, a collaboration series with several authors participating.




Emmeline

written by Sarah Holman

214 pages // published in 2017 // Christian historical fiction

BOOK DESCRIPTION

What if Jane Austen’s Emma lived in America in the year 1930?

The talk of stock market crashes and depression isn’t going to keep Emmeline Wellington down. Born to wealth and privilege, Emmeline wants nothing more than to help her new friend, Catarina, find a husband. Emmeline sets her sights on one of the town’s most eligible bachelors, but nothing seems to go right. Even her friend and neighbor Fredrick Knight seems to question her at every turn.

Will she help Catarina find the man of her dreams? Why is her father acting so strangely? Will the downturn affect her life, despite her best efforts?

I've already read Emmeline myself, and definitely recommend it! Be sure to take a look at MY REVIEW of the book, and get a copy to your Austen-crazy friends!


Let's get to the chit-chat >>

TARISSA: So, let's start with the basics, Sarah ... How many of Jane Austen's books have you read? ... How long have you been an Austen fan?

 

SARAH: I have read three of the books: Pride and Prejudice, Emma, and Northanger Abbey. I have also watched the movies of Pride and Prejudice and Emma many times. I discovered Jane Austen when I was fifteen. I was sick and wanted something new to watch and someone brought Pride and Prejudice from the library. I loved it so much! So I guess that makes me a Jane Austen fan for 12 years now.

 

TARISSA: You are leaps and bounds ahead of me. I actually haven't *cough* read any of Jane Austen's books. Even though I know I'll love her books... And even though I loved your re-telling of Emma. So... reading one (or some) Austen novels is going on my 2018 "list of things to accomplish in life".

 

TARISSA: After you found out that you were going to write a book in the Vintage Jane Austen series, why did you choose to rewrite the story of Emma, specifically?

 

SARAH: Jane Austen was brilliant at capturing flawed people that you still love. Emma was one of those characters that I normally would have hated, but with Mr. Knightley to balance her out, she became a lovable person. Mr. Knightley is my favorite literary guy ever. I love how this duo are both flawed, yet they help to bring out the best in each other (and sometimes the worst).

 

TARISSA: The Vintage Jane Austen series transports the reader from Regency England to the Great Depression time period in America. What were some literary hurdles you had to overcome in seamlessly guiding elements of the original novel into a different location and era?

 

SARAH: I think that the whole team was pretty surprised at how easy it was to transport the stories. They fit very nicely. For instance, one of the biggest things that I noticed about Emma is how many parents were missing from the story. Both Knightley parents were gone, Emma's mother was gone, and Mr. Church's mother was gone. The influenza epidemic of 1919 was the perfect explanation for all these deaths.
The locations were a bit difficult, but we worked it out as a team and I think it came out well.

 

TARISSA: While digging up research for historical context, did you come across any particularly interesting tidbits? (Perhaps something fascinating about Jane Austen, the Great Depression, or anything else you might have studied...)

 

SARAH: I have been a huge fan of Grace Livingstone Hill for years. Her books have a strong faith and feel good stories (Beauty for Ashes and By Way of the Silverthornes are two of my favorites). Some of the things she had an issue with (makeup, movies, and dancing) I didn't understand. It was in my research that I found out makeup had only been used by very bad women until the movies became big and women started copying the stars. Even then, it wasn't considered nice for a while. Movies had no rating system and had become known for putting in elements that violated basic decency. Dancing had become very sensual at this point, far from the ballroom dancing of Jane Austen's time. Those are a few of the things I learned.

 

TARISSA: Another double question! Who was your favorite character in Austen's Emma? ... When you were writing Emmeline, who was your favorite character to interact with?

 

SARAH: Mr. Kightley was my favorite character because he loved Emma despite all her flaws. He loved her enough to correct her and offer her advice even when it wasn't wanted.
While writing, anytime Fredrick was in the room, I loved it. But I wouldn't have loved him as much if Emmeline wasn't there. They kind of come as a packaged deal. One without the other just isn't as much fun.

 

TARISSA: How neat! Well, Sarah, I sooo enjoyed learning some "behind-the-scenes" facts about Emmeline. And I'm glad I got to interview you about this unique book of yours. I look forward to reading more of the Vintage Jane Austen series from the other contributing authors, and I hope my readers will check out these books too! Emmeline is the perfect place to start, ya'll.

 

Available on Amazon in e-book format.

vintagejaneausten.com

Author bio:
Sarah Holman is a not so typical mid-twenties girl: A homeschool graduate, sister to six awesome siblings, and author of many published books and short stories. If there is anything adventuresome about her life, it is because she serves a God with a destiny bigger than anything she could have imagined.


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Author Interview! Sarah Holman on Adventures and Adversities

Hi readers,

Today I'm talking with author Sarah Holman about her book Adventures and Adversities. It is the first in her Tales of Taelis series, the most recently published of the series being Courage and Corruption -- with a new summer release on the way!




Adventures and Adversities

written by Sarah Holman

314 pages // published in 2013 // Christian YA

BOOK DESCRIPTION

One day Alditha is content living with her family, the next she is taking her friend's place to serve at the king’s castle. Her father's final instructions, to keep smiling and to do what is right, will be harder to live out than she ever imagined. She will face a royal nephew who delights in making people miserable, an angry servant girl who will stop at nothing to get what she wants, and noblemen who plot murder. Will she be able to keep the promise she made to her father? Will she find the faith she longs for during all her Adventures and Adversities?

I've already read Adventures and Adversities myself, and I enjoyed it. Be sure to take a look at MY REVIEW of the book, and check out book #1 of this series for yourself! It's a historical-inspired series, each book showcasing excellent biblical morals.

Well, let's get the interview questions going! >>

TARISSA: The Tales of Taelis series is pretty unique. It has a Medieval backdrop to faith-filled adventures. What inspired you to write the Taelis series?

 

SARAH: In my early teens, I fell in love with the Middle Ages. I loved the castles, knights, and the idea of a world dominated by the feudal political structure. I wrote a series of four (very short) books in my early series set in a fictional country. As I grew and matured, so did my idea for those stories. I changed the fictional name to Taelis, moved it to "somewhere in Europe", and have been excitedly writing the stories ever since.

 

TARISSA: That's great! I love that you moved Taelis to "somewhere in Europe". I always wondered if Taelis was based on a particular country, or not.

 

ZALE KAHLON, Narrator of Taelis stories

"Who am I? I am a teller of stories. I have lived as a priest, a prince, and a peasant. I have known the heights of joy and the depths of pain. I have known friendship as well as betrayal, hate as well as love. I have served but one God, who has upheld me through my whole life, even in the darkest of moments. I am Zale."

TARISSA: Whenever I read this series I always happen to notice some of the details you include, like the kind of clothes the people of Taelis wear, the type of work each family is involved in, and even the foods they eat. Do you draw from any particular resources, books, or media for historical detail?

 

SARAH: I have read a lot of books. Some of the most helpful resources have been Daily Life in Medieval Europe by Jeffrey L. Forgeng and movies set during the time. The book really gave me a feel for what life was like for various groups of people, while being honest about the holes in our knowledge of the time. I also loved watching movies set in the time and picking up so ideas from that. From one scene in a movie, I decided that the men of Taelis would carry their swords over their shoulder.

 

CASTLE DELMORE, found in Taelis

TARISSA: As the author, did you find yourself personally relating well to any of the characters in Book #1, Adventures and Adversities? ... Who are you most like in this book?

 

SARAH: While I dearly love Alditha, I'm more like William. I'm the protective older sibling and the one explaining things to others. Alditha is more of who I want to be with her kindness and compassion.

 

Alditha, Heroine of Adventures and Adversities

"Whatever you do, Alditha, wherever you go, trust God, and never stop smiling."

TARISSA: I really connected well with the character of Alditha in Book #1. She has to persevere through many trials, as the reader can find out about in Adventures and Adversities, but she has an inner strength that can only come from God. Also, I just really like her name, Alditha, and I find that it somehow suits her very well. Do you remember how you came up with her character name?

 

SARAH: Alditha went by another name in the first draft of the story. However, I wanted a more Medieval sounding name for her. I searched for a list of names common in the Middle Ages and thought Alditha sounded pretty.

 

"We all doubt, my child. We all question at one point in time or another." His eyes sparkled as if the joy within could hardly be contained. "But there is a faith that lies on the other side of doubt that God gives. You will doubt, but hold onto your faith. Seek God and His son Jesus even as you doubt. He is a living God, slow to anger, and abounding in love. He will meet you where you are."

TARISSA: FUN QUESTION! >> Of all the gazillions of books published throughout history, which are your absolute tip-top favorite titles? (Yes, I'm asking this in the plural form, because I'm pretty confident in saying that all book-lovers in the world can't pinpoint just one. #personalexperience)

 

SARAH: The Bible is, of course, my source for wisdom and truth so it has to go at the top.

Christy by Catherine Marshall is my favorite fiction book of all time. I read it as a teenager and it greatly impacted me.

Loving God with All Your Mind by Elizabeth George really helped me through some depression I struggled with so also means a lot to me.

Of course, there are a lot of books that I love, but I think I will end the list here.

 

TARISSA: That's a wonderful list of favorite books, Sarah! The book you mentioned, Christy, has an amazing message in it. I've enjoyed reading it too, though more recently in life (it was a couple of years ago, anyways). I have yet to read Elizabeth George's books, but will definitely keep in mind the title you mentioned.

Thanks for taking part in the interview, Sarah. I think we might just have to do something like this again, later this summer! Readers, stay tuned. :)

 

"Do you think bravery means to be without fear? You are greatly mistaken. You are brave not because of your lack of fear, but because you did not let that fear stop you. That is what true bravery is."

Available on Amazon in paperback, e-book, and audiobook format.

Author bio:
Sarah Holman is a not so typical mid-twenties girl: A homeschool graduate, sister to six awesome siblings, and author of many published books and short stories. If there is anything adventuresome about her life, it is because she serves a God with a destiny bigger than anything she could have imagined.


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Some of the above images can be found via Sarah Holman's Pinterest board for this book.
All quoted material comes from the book.

The Most Obscure Kind of Libraries

What book lover wouldn't want to visit these strange little library spots?!






From Trains to Tanks: Libraries in Unexpected Places

article by Derek Attig

"Libraries aren’t just staid, immobile buildings (as awesome as those buildings can be). They’re found all over—from horseback to donkey-back, from vending machines to supermarket shelves...."

— Continue reading at bookriot.com

Review: Lilla Rose Flexi Clip!

I've heard about Lilla Rose for a long time, and was thrilled to have the opportunity to review one of their unique hair clips! 


 The style I chose is called the Tree of Life, and I decided on the X-Small size.  Here's my new Flexi Clip in action...   

  What I like about it: I feel like the clip holds securely all day long. Once it's in, I haven't had to readjust or take it out later in the day. And of course, I love the style of the clip. It's elegant! This particular design features a silver tree with rhinestones in it. The combination of the silver filigree and pearls together is just so pretty. 

   The X-Small size fits my hair very well (fine hair). Everyone has a different hair type, so it's wonderful that Lilla Rose offers a variety of sizing options! Depending on how thick your hair is and the hair style you choose, the size of clip you'll want may differ. The Lilla Rose website helps to decide which size of Flexi Clip you need. (Their videos were especially helpful to me when I chose my size!)   

  There's a wide variety of hairstyles you can attempt with these Flexi Clips. Plus, they offer an excellent collection of videos to show you how to use your Flexi Clip in all sorts of different hairstyles. I have my eye on a few new styles I'd like to try myself! 

    These clips from Lilla Rose are different than other hair accessories because it flexes to hold a different amount of hair, when needed. As you can see in this photo below, there are 3 different notches to use on the silver bar, depending on how much hair you're wanting it to hold, or what style you have it in that day.  

  I adore all of their pretty accessories and hair trinkets. Lilla Rose has seasonal designs, so there's always something new to try!    You can visit my Lilla Rose stylist Elizabeth Chang at:
www.bedazzlemyhair.com
and also on Facebook too.