I was in my local bookstore not too long ago just browsing, as I usually do. No title or author in mind. Just me in the store walking slowly letting my eyes scan around for covers to jump out at me. This is how I shop for books sometimes. Nothing special grabbed me from the stacks so I wandered over to the planner section, the last section I always visit before I exit the store – and I saw it.
I could only see a small corner of it. It was the color of a beautiful sunset. I knew this was a newly added item cause I know that section like the back of my hand. Let me tell you when I pulled this book out from it’s hiding spot, my gawd. I was standing still but I stumbled. I was holding Women + Patterns + Plants a self-care coloring book by Sarina Mantle (@wildsuga).
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This was the most gorgeous coloring book I’ve ever laid eyes on. I couldn’t believe this beautifully illustrated Black woman was staring back at me. I thought to myself, “this is too good to be true”. Books can be funny, you know. The cover can be one thing and the insides another. This was not one of those times. As I flipped through the pages I could tell this was a self-care coloring book made FOR US by us.
About Women + Patterns + Plants self-care coloring book
This book is simple, it’s a self-care coloring book made up of women, patterns, and plants. Sarina wants you to immerse yourself in divine feminine energy and wonderful natural imagery, as a way to rekindle your creativity as you work your way through empowering images. There are also question prompts and statements that allow for self-reflection as you color.
I’m telling y’all right now I didn’t color that. Only in my dreams would I be able to perfectly execute something like this. But I’ma try tho. I first gotta get me some high falutin color pencils cause these Crayola’s my kids got ain’t gonna cut it.
Believe me when I tell you I’ve never purchased anything so quickly. And you should too, cause quantities are limited. So get off social media (after you’ve read this post and bought the book) and take a few moments for yourself to color in some happy little plants.
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I haven’t tried colouring yet (as an adult) but I always hear great things about the relaxation benefit.
I think this is a great way to spark some creativity. Coloring does wonders for brain stimulation.
How beautiful! Adult coloring books are fun and therapeutic. This particular book is also affordable so thanks for sharing!
I think coloring books can be fun especially when you are on the road, eg at the airport waiting for your next flight.
Love this adult colouring book fad! It’s been great to see all the unique variations that have been published. Good find!
I love coloring and this is such a nice coloring book for adults. Can’t wait to get a copy.
This looks like a beautiful book. Colouring is so therapeutic
I love seeing people who look like me. Especially in nontradtional environments. I find coloring as an adult so therapuetic. Thanks for sharing..
I really want to get this coloring book. This is a good friends gift as well.
I’ve heard of these adults coloring books but never gotten the chance to know much about them. I will buy my wife one soon, seems like so much fun.
I enjoy adult coloring so peaceful. Glad to see a book with females who look like me as well!
Oh wow, this looks really cute. Such a fun and great idea to have this to practice self-care.
What a timely post! I was just recommending to my aunt to try her hand at adult coloring books.
Sometimes doing simple activities really works to calm down and relax you! Coloring is definitely something that helps me, and I’m so glad you shared this book. Must check it out!
I would love to try this. It is beautiful. Thanks for sharing!
my mom loves adult coloring books. she would get a kick out of this
I believe that doing activities that are simple work. It helps calm you down. To color used to help me a lot.
as a creative, I am always looking for ways to create, this is perfect! I love it!