A moment to myself (and a giveaway for you)

When I was pregnant I was fortunate enough to be sent some grown up colouring books to review.



I was so pleased whenMichael O'mara books asked me to review the 2014 editions of these grown up colouring books

Pretty Patterns & Vintage Patterns

Having two children under two means that my time to myself is a little restricted, and when I do have a few moments on my own I don't always want to get out a book to read or my sewing - things that I need more than ten minutes to concentrate on.



These colouring books are great, I can colour when Daniel is drawing, or when I have few minutes to myself. I find it relaxing and doesn't require a huge amount of thought.



When I recently posted a pic of my colouring to Instagram, it got a lot of comments and positive reaction... it seems that grown up colouring books are a big hit. And I can see why.



There are plenty fo brilliant pages and patterns in here... below are a few excerpts from both books:

I like some of the bolder patterns, like that shown in the last picture, but I have enjoyed these two so far from the Vintage Patterns book.

There really is something for everyone here - there are repeating patterns, or pictures like that of the bird above. There are bold thick solid line drawings and softer lighter lines. What I love about these books from Michael O'Mara is that the paper is such good quality. When using felt pens they don't bleed through - so you can use both sides - without having to choose which design you want to do.


I think of the two, the Vintage Patterns book is my favourite. They are both priced at £9.99 and are available here and here on Amazon.







Michael o'Mara Books have kindly given me one extra copy of each book - to be in with a chance of winning one of them, please complete the Rafflecopter below


a Rafflecopter giveaway

The competition will run until June 15th, and is open to UK residents only. Two winners will be selected and they will be sent a copy of either Pretty Patterns or Vintage Patterns.

*** I was sent one copy of each of these books to review. All words and opinions are my own***