Book Basket

I have always loved reading a good book but it is definitely one of those activities that I have done less and less of over the years as time becomes harder to find.  I've never been really good at just reading a chapter or two per night - I kind of get obsessed with my books and can't seem to put them down until they are finished.  But recently I have started to get back into reading more {in a "less obsessed" way!} and try to find at least half an hour each day to enjoy some quiet time with my books. 

I like to keep any current books that I am reading {and those that I plan on reading in the near future} beside my bed as that is where I do most of my reading.  I had an old wicker basket that I was using for this prior to re-doing our master bedroom. It didn't really fit in so well though once the room was completed.

So...I ended up painting it white with some of my left over DIY chalk paint.

It was still missing something though and I finally added this little chalkboard sign to it.

I just took a scrap piece of wood, spray painted it with some chalk paint when I was doing the boys' Lego table, and drilled a couple of little holes.

I then just attached it with some baker's twine.  Because everything seems to be better with twine.

So now I am looking for some more books to fill it with.  Any great recommendations for me?  We are heading away this weekend so I would love to bring something new along.  

Enjoy your day!

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