• Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Home
  • About
    • Privacy
    • Disclosure
    • About Me
  • Blog
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter

Pinecones and Acorns

  • Home
  • About
    • Privacy
    • Disclosure
    • About Me
  • Our Home
  • Food
  • Fashion
  • Finds
  • Health & Wellness
  • Blog
  • Shop
    • Shop My House
    • Fashion Finds
    • Plaid Finds
    • Holiday Finds
    • Health & Wellness Finds
  • travel
  • Blog Friends
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter

Designing My Reading Nook

January 16, 2018 By Elizabeth@ Pine Cones and Acorns 4 Comments

This post contains affiliate links. 

Image Pinterest via Fashionismo

Good morning! How was your weekend? Mine was relaxing. As I have said countless times if it is cold I am inside nesting. I putter around, organize drawers and closets, weed out things to donate and relax in between. 

Image Pinterest via CityPaper

Last March we had the master bedroom painted Indigo Batik and when we did I took out 3 chairs, art, and more and never put it back. The room is classic but minimal and although I like it there are one or two  corners that I would like to make into a reading corner. So this weekend I looked for a little inspiration on Pinterest, then put together a couple of ideas for my own corner. 

Image HERE via Pinterest

I am contemplating either a grey chair or a blue velvet. I want to room to be dark and moody but I am not sure that I want a blue chair with dark blue walls. 

Sources: 1. Chair/ottoman 2. Table 3. Lamp 4. Pillow 5. Slippers 6. Throw 7/8. Candle 9. Match Box

The little corner must have a comfy chair, an ottoman, a light source, a table to hold my cocoa, a candle for ambiance and my stack of books, and I need a comfy throw!

Sources: 1. Chair 2. Table 3. lamp 4. Pillows 5. Paris Book 6. Candle 7. Mug

As I said, I am at the beginning of my search so if you have any sources for comfy chairs do let me know. 

I hope that you have a great day!


Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Cosy Reading Corner, Reading Nook

You might also love

  • Maria Sibylla Merian Spring Inspiration
  • Chocolate Ganache Rice Pudding Tart
  • White Cake with Cranberry Jam Filling White Buttercream and Sugared Cranberries
  • Summer Fun! Enjoy your weekend!
Silent Sunday 1-14-2018 »
« Just Curious…How Do You Stay Cozy in the Winter?

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Anonymous says

    January 15, 2018 at 7:53 pm

    Second hand for chairs! Just get it recovered. You'll be doing the environment a favor.
    One of my goals for this year is to learn to reupholster.

    Reply
  2. William Kendall says

    January 15, 2018 at 10:32 pm

    If you can find a good reupholstering shop, that's a good way to go.

    Reply
  3. littleblackdomicile.com says

    January 16, 2018 at 3:29 pm

    We've just finished a virtual staging with a client who is putting their home on the market. One of the areas we created is a reading nook in the master bedroom. The ottoman is key to making it more than a "put your shoes on" chair. A small table and lighting a plus. When we recommend chair purchases to clients…we have one rule. Either ourselves or they need to have said we have sat in the same chair. If it's not comfy it's just another good looking piece of furniture. It should be both. Anxious to see your selections and nook come to life!-Laurel

    Reply
  4. La Contessa says

    January 18, 2018 at 11:10 pm

    ALL SEEMS DOABLE!

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Primary Sidebar

Hi, I'm Elizabeth. I'm "mad for plaid", a good book, a cup of hot chocolate and my pups. Join me as I find the beauty in life and elevate the everyday.

Currently Pinning

  • ❧ Pivoines ❧
  • Blue

Search

ARCHIVES

CATEGORIES

Footer

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
Sharing these easy and cute Easter edible cone tre Sharing these easy and cute Easter edible cone treats filled with candy(of course) on the blog today! #easter #easterbasket #easterbunny #eastertreats #eastercandy #partyideas #partyfavors #favors #bunny #candy #sweettreats #candyfavors #m&m #circuspeanuts #cadburychocolate #chocolate #chocolatecandy
“Learn to love and appreciate the good in others “Learn to love and appreciate the good in others.” Good afternoon friends, it’s the last day of February, which is called heart month, not only for Valentine’s Day but for heart health as well. Just because we are turning the calendar page doesn’t mean we should forget that A). We should love and appreciate each other and B). To take care of our hearts! Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in women? Ladies if you don’t take care of yourself no one else can, eat right and get moving, cardio vascular exercise is great for your heart! Have a great day! #heart #hearthealth #vintagestyle #love #heartshaped #scrabbletiles #handmade #handcarved
“China tea, the scent of hyacinths, wood fires a “China tea, the scent of hyacinths, wood fires and bowls of violets—-that is my mental picture of and agreeable February afternoon.” ~Constance Spry  HappySaturday friends! It’s gray and has been raining but I don’t care because my lap is full of pups, a vase of tulips and I’ve got a book and a pot of hot chocolate on the table next to me. What are you up to this morning? #morningmotivation #morningvibes #morning #weekend #weekendvibes #weekendviews #homedecor #homesweethome #collectedhome #vintage #antiques #chinoiserie #pinecones
“Chocolate is health food for the soul”~Mirand “Chocolate is health food for the soul”~Miranda Gray. I could not agree more, it soothes the mind, body and soul in tough days and it helps to make the good days even brighter. On the blog today I am sharing Homemade Hot Cocoa mix, this easy recipe is from the fabulous Stella Parks of @bravetart , her blog was great, her cookbook is even better and you can now find her at @seriouseats . This hot cocoa is perfect for the remaining days of winter and we have a few, so come over and check out the recipe, then go and spend awhile looking at all of the beautiful creations of @bravetart #hotcocoa #hotchocolate #hotcocoamix #chocolate #winter #winterbeverage #winterdrink #chocolateislife #ilovechocolate #hotbeverage #food #foodporn #foodphotography #foodie #foodphotography #foodstyling
Grief is just love with no place to go.” Thank y Grief is just love with no place to go.” Thank you my friends for all of your kind messages, thoughts and prayers. Even though it feels as if we are all alone in our pain it is a balm to the broken heart to have you walking along side of us. #grief #greiving #thankyou #kindness #friendship #kindwords
This is how I feel tonight, as if I am seeing life This is how I feel tonight, as if I am seeing life through the blur of tears and sorrow. Sunday night my friend of 34 years lost her husband of 36 years, because of Covid he did not get to meet or hold his newborn grandson. Then just an hour ago we received a call that my husbands best friend died of a massive heart attack this morning. Sometimes life just knocks you to your knees and all you can do is pray for the  loved ones you’ve lost, cherish their memories and let your time with them sustain you until you meet again. Then you ask God for the strength to get up and move forward. #life #loss #givemestrength #givemestrengthlord #pray
Although I see signs of spring, a daffodil popping Although I see signs of spring, a daffodil popping up from the ground, bright and colorful flowers in the garden center the weather and the calendar tell me otherwise. So I am hunkering down and taking solace inside enjoying the details of a collected home and life. This tapestry is a piece that we purchased over 25 years ago in Paris, it hang in the dining room and makes me smile every time I see it because it reminds me of such a happy and beautiful place. What do you collect? What brings you joy in your home? #collectedhome #collectedlook #homedecor #myhome #homesweethome #interiordesign #frenchprovincial #france #frenchdecor #tapestry #instahome #instahomedecor #acolectedlife #collection
Good afternoon friends, it’s a frigid day here. Good afternoon friends, it’s a frigid day here. How is it in your “neck of the woods?” We took a long road-trip a few weeks ago to the beautiful @colonialwmsburg . I love this place, there is so much to see and do and even wearing masks and social distancing you can still enjoy the history and the beauty of this living museum. Today I am home doing the weekend chores, and of course doing a little baking. I hope that you have a fabulous weekend. #colonialwilliamsburg #williamsburg #colonialhouse #livinghistory #livinghistorymuseum #museum #winterfun #roadtrip #wanderlust #weekend #weekendvibes #weekendmood
Soups on! Chicken and wild rice soup with kale! It Soups on! Chicken and wild rice soup with kale! It’s what’s for dinner and it’s in the blog. #soup #soupseason #soupweather #souprecipe #soupforthesoul #chicken #chickensoup #homemade #healthylifestyle #healty #healthyfood #dinner #lunch #kale
“If winter comes, can spring be far behind?” ~ “If winter comes, can spring be far behind?” ~Percy Bysshe Shelly  my answer to that is I hope not! This has been a strange winter and I am sure that for the 4 million people without power in19 states they are hoping spring is sooner rather than later. I hope that you are all well and keeping safe. I’m praying for all of you without power and heat and hope it is restored soon. #pinkaesthetic #art #acrylicpainting #painting #details #artistsoninstagram #artwork #artworld #color #artoftheday #quote #quoteoftheday #quotestoliveby #artofinstagram
Follow on Instagram

Copyright © 2021 · Pinecones and Acorns · Blog Design by Little Blue Deer
Privacy Policy
Disclosure: We utilize affiliate widgets including Amazon, Rewardstyle and Shopstyle and may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.