As a kid, I loved nothing more than to curl up in our backyard hammock with a beloved book.
Even after those blissful summer afternoons had been relegated to childhood memories, I continued to seek out cozy spots for reading.
Which is why I love nooks, little corners of the house where I can tuck in a rocking chair or mound of pillows.
This is my current spot, in the back corner of our living room. To the left — not visible in the photo — are two tiny built-in shelves, perfect for a couple of library books or dogeared novels.
The chair is a hand-me-down from friends, the lamp came from IKEA.
This is where I sit each morning to read the newspaper, provided my daughter doesn’t beat me there. She, too, loves tucked-away havens.
In the kids’ rooms, I’ve always reserved one corner for a reading nook. Sometimes there’s a chair there. Or beanbags. Or big throw pillows. I’m about to redo a corner in my daughter’s room, because … well, I stole her chair. I know, I know. But the chair took up so much space in there.
The reading nook also is ideal for napping.
Here’s the E-man’s corner:
Someone is not paying attention to the book!
I’d love to redo his as well, but that will have to wait until I can afford the cute, red, miniature armchair I’m envisioning.
I hope to have Tootie’s done by the end of the weekend.
My inspiration this go-round?
Amanda (Soulemama) and Minvera (Mama without borders).
Take a look at their reading nooks and tell me you aren’t similarly inspired.
For Minvera’s, go here. I love, love, love her decorating style.
And for Amanda’s, head here and here. I visit her blog each day for a little bit of much-needed serenity.
Anybody else have nooks? If so, I’d love to hear about them.
