I have to admit, I was a little nervous about what to pick up for Mothers Day this year. That is, until I discovered these beautiful little gems. The Puffin in Bloom collection contains some childhood classics that, personally, I feel should be on everybody's bookshelf. The set of four includes: 'Little Women' by Louisa May Alcott; 'A Little Princess' by Frances Hodgson Burnett; 'Anne of Green Gables' by Lucy Maud Montgomery; and lastly, 'Heidi' by Johanna Spyri. Not only does it possess a beautiful collection of literature, but the gorgeously vibrant cover art has been especially designed by Anna Bond, Rifle Paper Co.'s principal artist and my oh my... I know we ought not to judge a book by its cover, but how could you not when holding this collection in your hands?
The collection itself comes in a fittingly designed display box, which shares that same minimalistic foliage design that Anna Bond has become so well known for. Each of the four books in the collection are hardback, which I think really adds to the special feel of this collection, and gives it that extra quality needed if they are to potentially be passed down through generations in the family. I personally don't like canvas as I think they get grubby quite easily, so I was pleased to see that the Puffin in Bloom collection featured smooth, yet still vibrant covers. Additionally, they're quite a bit shorter than the average paperback book, which makes them so very easy to hold, or perhaps to carry on you if you enjoy a cheeky relaxing read during your morning commute like I do. Lastly, what I think I love most about the design of this collection in particular, is that each of the rear covers feature a proudly framed quote, giving some inclination as to what secrets may lay inside.
