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Our Reading Nook

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Well, my friends, the reading nook is finally completed!!!  I was really supposed to start working on this area about a year ago but kept procrastinating {mostly because I just couldn’t figure out what to do!}  Sometimes, there can be just too much inspiration out there and it kind of causes decorating paralysis.  Does anyone else experience this or is it just me?

So… I finally just decided that something was better than nothing and went for it!

Such a cute reading nook space! // cleanandscentsible.com
I started with making some easy envelope pillow cases and then added some rain gutter bookshelves.

The bookshelves make it so much easier for the kids to pick out {AND put back!} their books.  I also really like the bins at the bottom for quick and easy clean up.   We have a lot of books so I plan on rotating the books from some of our other bookshelves into this space and have arranged all of our seasonal and themed books in sections.

I added the chalkboard vinyl {purchased from Superstore} to record our favorite books.  I also bought these photo frames from Superstore to hold some of the kids’ drawings of books we have read.  The pictures load from the top so the frames don’t need to be taking down every time we switch out the photos.

Reading-Nook

On the other side, I put up this magnetic board that we had lying around from Ikea and bought the little bin below it {also from Ikea} to hold Connor’s magnetic letters for the Word Whammer.  It lost its home last year when we replaced our fridge with stainless steel and has been looking for a place to live ever since.  I seriously think that this has been one of the best educational toys that we have purchased. Both of the boys learned all of the letters and their sounds with this fun {but annoying toy!}  Connor is now using it to learn to spell {I’m not quite sure what FMB spells… I guess we have a little work to do}

The quilt was made by my sister-in-law when Connor was born and we have had lots of use out of it!

{Wasn’t he a cute baby? I love this picture!!!}

I found the shelf with the quilt bar at Winners for $15 and knew it would be perfect for the space.  The letters are just paper mache covered with some scrapbooking paper.

 

So hopefully this little space will help to instill a love of reading for the boys.  It is also well used for Star Wars Jedi training.

So it may not look picture perfect, but it is done, functional, and the kids love it!  And I always love crossing something off my To Do list.

I think I might need to grab a book or two and curl up in here as well.

If you would like to join in this week’s link party, come on over and share your projects here.

Have a great day!

I linked up with Inspired by Charm, Oopsey Daisy, My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia, It’s Overflowing, At the Picket Fence, Crafty Scrappy Happy, The Shabby Creek Cottage, Somewhat Simple, Delightful Order, Reasons to Skip the Housework, Today’s Creative Blog, Home Stories A to Z, A Bowl Full of Lemons, Craft-O-Maniac, Under the Table and Dreaming, CRAFT, Simply Klassic Home, I Heart Naptime, Funky Junk Interiors, Lolly Jane, Whipperberry, Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons, Tidy Mom, Chic on a Shoestring, Gluesticks and The 36th Avenue.

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  1. Mrs. H says

    April 18, 2012 at 12:21 pm

    It looks great! I love that quilt!!! Everything works perfectly together. Thanks for sharing

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  2. ShanMarie says

    April 18, 2012 at 12:27 pm

    Absolutely adorable! I’m sure they will enjoy it!

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  3. Christy says

    April 18, 2012 at 12:35 pm

    It looks great! I’m sure the kids will get a lot of reading done there. 🙂

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  4. Laura@HappyCanadianHome.com says

    April 18, 2012 at 12:42 pm

    Fantastic idea! What a great way to encourage reading!

    Reply
  5. Danni Baird @ Silo Hill Farm says

    April 18, 2012 at 12:46 pm

    I really love all of this. It looks so serene and peaceful. The quilt is gorgeous. The rain gutter shelves are genious and I’m off to check out how you made those beautiful pillows right now!

    Reply
  6. Colleen says

    April 18, 2012 at 12:55 pm

    I love it Jen. The paint color is so soothing and the Read letters are such an adorable idea!! love this.

    Reply
  7. Simone Bitar says

    April 18, 2012 at 1:18 pm

    Lindo, adorei tudo, parabéns!!!!

    Bjos

    Simone Bitar

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  8. sip-n-wear says

    April 18, 2012 at 1:40 pm

    What a fun little area for the kiddos! We actually have a reading “nook” too, but there isn’t nearly as many things as you do. Great job! and thanks for hosting the linky party! 🙂

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  9. Bec@littlelucylu says

    April 18, 2012 at 2:08 pm

    Awesome, Jenn! I wanna come curl up with a book in there!
    Love those bins especially!
    Oh … and SNAP + You + Me = NEXT YEAR!!!
    ~Bec 🙂

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  10. Melissa @ Loving this {crazy} life! says

    April 18, 2012 at 2:17 pm

    It’s the PERFECT reading nook! I LOVE it! Thanks for sharing!

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  11. odetoinspiration says

    April 18, 2012 at 3:32 pm

    Super cute… LOVE every detail!! I want one for myself now:D

    Reply
  12. Jessie@saavysavings says

    April 18, 2012 at 4:32 pm

    Your reading nook is AMAZING! Every kid I know would be in that space all day long! So comfy, warm, cozy, and inviting! Fabulous job! 🙂

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  13. Lisa says

    April 18, 2012 at 5:55 pm

    That nook is amazing! I hope when I get over my “decorating paralysis” in my main bathroom it will look half as amazing as this!!

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  14. Heather says

    April 18, 2012 at 7:56 pm

    I love this!! What a great idea!

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  15. Martha M. says

    April 18, 2012 at 9:42 pm

    Turned out great. That little spot is amazing, I so want one in my future home. Makes me wanna curl up in there. Perfect spot for you to hide from everyone! lol

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  16. Claire@alittlesomethinginthemeantime.blogspot.com says

    April 19, 2012 at 1:36 am

    Your nook looks like such a lovely place to enjoy a book, Jenn. The chalkboard clipboard is awesome – did you cut the shape with your Silhouette or buy it like that from the Superstore?

    Thanks,

    Claire

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  17. Laura @ Laura's Crafty Life says

    April 19, 2012 at 1:45 am

    I love this! I am sure your boys will love this, too! I would love a space to do this in our house, but there really is no good spot for it. Great work. 🙂

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  18. Shannon MadiganMade says

    April 20, 2012 at 3:16 am

    What an adorable and welcoming space! I love the pops of color you use… they go great with all the different books you have, too.

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  19. Ashley says

    April 20, 2012 at 3:27 am

    This is BEYOND cute! I want a nook for myself. What a fantastic way to encourage kids to read. LOVE IT!!!

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  20. Debbie says

    April 20, 2012 at 12:24 pm

    Looks fantastic! I wish I had a nook like that, I would never leave.

    Reply
  21. Paula says

    April 20, 2012 at 2:43 pm

    This is absolutely beautiful. You are never to young to hold a book in your hand and the earlier you can get your children to love to read the better. What a beautiful place to let their imaginations get lost in the pages.

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  22. Alderberry Hill says

    April 20, 2012 at 4:26 pm

    So perfect, looks like it will be a well liked spot….I’d love to curl up in there!

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  23. Ashley C. says

    April 20, 2012 at 7:58 pm

    It’s really cute – great job!

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  24. Randi~Dukes and Duchesses says

    April 21, 2012 at 1:11 am

    What a great little reading spot … I love it!

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  25. Bonnie says

    April 21, 2012 at 4:58 am

    So darling! I love it! Found you through Tatertots & Jello.

    Reply
  26. Ashley says

    April 22, 2012 at 1:27 am

    Saw you the Sundae Scoop….Love the Nook….so very cute!

    Ashley @ Thereisnoplacelikehomemade

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  27. Lauren @ Summit St Joy says

    April 22, 2012 at 2:25 am

    I totally know what you mean about decorating paralysis! You did great by going for it! 🙂 Nice job… such a sweet space for your little ones!

    blessings,
    lauren @ http://www.SummitStreetJoy.com

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  28. The Crafted Sparrow says

    April 22, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    I’d love it if you would link these up to my party…
    http://thecraftedsparrow.blogspot.com/2012/04/crafted-sparrow-link-party-3.html
    Thanks.
    Rebecca

    Reply
  29. Rhiannon says

    April 22, 2012 at 7:37 pm

    Such a great space! I would totally be up there reading too 🙂 Can see it getting a lot of use!

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  30. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says

    April 23, 2012 at 2:37 am

    that is adorable! i love the colors and love the shelves!

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  31. Emily says

    April 23, 2012 at 9:26 am

    how fun! You will cherish this forever!

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  32. Jenna says

    April 23, 2012 at 5:58 pm

    What a cute little window seat turned reading nook! Such a great use of space. My favorite part is definitely the drawing of The Lorax… adorable!

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  33. MGal @ WatchMeDIY.com says

    April 23, 2012 at 7:57 pm

    I WANT A READING NOOK! For me that is. Okay, the baby can have one too. What a wonderful thing to give to your children. I so wish I had one of these when I was a kid. Stop by and check out my daughters room in the Home Tour I posted last week. Cheers, MGal watchmediy.com

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  34. hannahw says

    April 23, 2012 at 11:09 pm

    That is wonderful! Who wouldn’t want to curl up in that cubby and read the day away?!

    Here is my Making Monday Marvelous link: http://likemamalikedaughter.blogspot.com/2012/04/crafting-on-with-needle-and-thread.html

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  35. Allison says

    April 24, 2012 at 6:38 pm

    I love this space! How sweet!

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  36. Laura @ cookiecrumbsandsawdust.blogspot says

    April 24, 2012 at 8:16 pm

    The space looks great! I’m so guilty of thinking everything has to be perfect the first go around instead of just doing it.

    And those boys are pretty darn cute.

    I’m visiting from A Bowl Full of Lemons linky party. I hope that you can stop by my blog as well. 🙂

    Thanks for sharing,
    Laura

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  37. Anonymous says

    April 24, 2012 at 11:20 pm

    What an adorable reading nook! (And Jedi Training Area – both equally important!) 🙂 I would love to curl up with my kids in a spot like that!

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  38. Desiree @ The 36th AVENUE says

    April 25, 2012 at 3:40 am

    Jenn,
    I am featuring you tomorrow during Sticker Time… thank you so much for visiting my party!

    Reply
  39. Lauren @ The Well Crafted Home says

    April 25, 2012 at 11:24 pm

    What a fun place to teach your kids how to read!! Its so cute!!

    I would love for you to link this project up at my link party – Well Crafted Wednesdays! You can find it here:

    http://thewellcraftedhome.blogspot.com/2012/04/well-crafted-wednesdays-link-party-1.html

    Reply
  40. Morgan S. says

    April 26, 2012 at 4:47 pm

    I’m jealous of that cozy little nook space you have! There are so many great things that can be done with that, but this is definitely perfect! http://www.justhadabrightidea.blogspot.com

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  41. Shantalle@lifestylesofthestayathomemom.com says

    April 26, 2012 at 5:02 pm

    I love the snuggly quilt on the wall, brilliant!!

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  42. Shannah @ Just Us Four says

    April 27, 2012 at 5:44 pm

    Now I want to come read a book in that space! It looks totally cozy and perfect for the kids. This is a great project! Would you consider linking it up to my Pinworthy Projects Linky Party over at Just Us Four?

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  43. At The Picket Fence says

    April 29, 2012 at 12:55 am

    Amazing!! What a fun and cheerful little nook and so perfect for your adorable boys. Thanks so much for sharing your talent and creativity with us at Inspiration Friday!
    Vanessa

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  44. Catie @ Catie's Corner says

    April 29, 2012 at 1:02 am

    Hi Jenn. I’m your newest follower. I found you through your feature on Simply Klassic Home. I’m loving your blog! And you’re in Canada too. I live in Calgary. I’ll have to check Superstore for those chalkboard vinyls.

    Hope you’re having a great weekend! Stop by sometime and say hi. =)

    ~ Catie

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  45. Aimee - ItsOverflowing.com says

    April 29, 2012 at 1:27 am

    Totally Perfect!!! I’d love to have you share at my party…it JUST opened!!!

    http://www.itsoverflowing.com/2012/04/overflowing-with-creativity-19.html

    XO, Aimee

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  46. April says

    May 1, 2012 at 2:31 am

    I love this space! I wish I had a window seat.

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  47. Rhonda says

    May 2, 2012 at 3:45 am

    What a fun little space! My hometown library had a little reading nook like this in a bay window and I fondly remember many hours sitting there, reading in the sun… good times!

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  48. Aimee - ItsOverflowing.com says

    May 4, 2012 at 12:56 am

    Love this! Featuring you this weekend! XO, Aimee

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  49. Jena @ Involving Color and Home says

    May 7, 2012 at 7:24 pm

    Jenn, your reading nook is fabulous! I love the green paint color you used. Beautiful job!! 🙂

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  50. Alison @ Oopsey Daisy says

    May 8, 2012 at 2:57 am

    I LOVE every detail!! Now I want a reading nook. Thanks for sharing at oopsey daisy!!

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  51. Jill @ Create.Craft.Love. says

    April 3, 2013 at 12:41 am

    OMG – LOVE this! Super cute! Looks so cozy and inviting!

    Reply
  52. Barbara Hiatt says

    April 4, 2013 at 5:07 am

    As I was reading your post in my head I was trying to find a spot to recreate this in my house! Love! Pinning of course 🙂

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  53. Abbey D. says

    April 7, 2013 at 1:08 am

    WOW! This is amazing! I totally pinned for later…if only I had a cute little nook like that though!

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  54. The Nikkels says

    May 18, 2013 at 1:18 am

    Love this!! We have rain gutter shelves too, and love them. LOVE the boxes you have below the shelves.. where did you get those?? I NEED those!!!! Love this post!!!

    Reply
  55. Andrea says

    August 27, 2014 at 4:33 pm

    Love this! Do you remember where you got the bins for the board books and such below the shelves? Thanks for the inspiration!!

    Reply
    • Jenn Lifford says

      August 28, 2014 at 3:07 am

      Thanks! I’m not sure if you are in Canada, but I bought the bins at Superstore. I have still seem them there fairly recently.

      Reply

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