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My Bookish Christmas Gift

1/2/2016

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It's a well-known fact among my family that I'm a bookworm. I typically receive at least one book for Christmas, as well as several Barnes & Noble gift cards. This year, though, my in-laws surprised me with something a little bit different, which my bookish heart delighted in.

First, I had to unwrap eleven packages of index cards. . .
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Now, I'm a teacher, so I use index cards fairly regularly. But eleven packs was a little excessive, I thought. Then came the big box to open, and it all made sense. . .​
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They got me a library card catalog!! The perfect decoration for my library. Although, being the geek that I am, I'm hoping it will be more than just a decoration. My huge collection of books is currently not organized in any way, shape, or form. Now I can change that! I'm so excited!
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Kate @ Mom's Radius link
1/2/2016 05:04:01 pm

That is amazing! I wish I knew you IRL, so I could help label all your books and make the cards! Enjoy.

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Julie @ Smiling Shelves link
1/3/2016 05:02:05 pm

It's going to be a big project. I could use some help! ;)

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Joann Downie link
1/2/2016 08:43:45 pm

Wow what a unique and wonderful gift-hope you love it and enjoy it!!

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Julie @ Smiling Shelves link
1/3/2016 05:03:03 pm

Unique is right - I don't think I'll run across one of those again. I definitely love it! :)

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Christine @Buckling Bookshelves link
1/3/2016 11:51:05 am

How neat!

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Julie @ Smiling Shelves link
1/3/2016 05:03:22 pm

Isn't it fun??

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Kim (Sophisticated Dorkiness) link
1/3/2016 02:40:58 pm

That is so cute! I saw something like that at World Market, I think, and almost bought it as a desk decoration but common sense won out. Maybe next year!

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Julie @ Smiling Shelves link
1/3/2016 05:04:02 pm

Decorative and bookish and useful! :)

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